Dorothea Lou Berke
Nov 2, 2025
Dorothea Berke passed away on All Saints Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Green Valley, Arizona.
Dorothea Lou Riensche was born to Reinhart and Margaret Riensche on February 19, 1932, in Johnson, Nebraska. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Johnson, on March 6, 1932.
In 1941, when she was nine, the family moved to Eustis, Nebraska. She was confirmed on April...
Betty L. Shoop
Nov 6, 2025
Betty L. Shoop of Cozad passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Meadowlark Pointe Assisted Living. Betty was born on June 30, 1935, in Lexington, Nebraska to Lawrence and Josephine (Sanson) Wilson. Betty led a life rich with love, family, and vibrant community involvement.
In 1953, Betty married Weslie Shoop in Kearney, Nebraska. Throughout their marriage, she supported Wes in...
Sherry Ann Turner
Oct 30, 2025
Sherry Ann Turner passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, in Englewood, Colorado at the age of 73. Sherry was born on January 10, 1952, in Cozad, Nebraska to Raymond and Erma (Schmeeckle) Turner.
Sherry graduated from Eustis High School in 1970, where she was known for her vibrant spirit, having served as the homecoming queen. She then attended the University...
Pamela J. Smith
Oct 29, 2025
Pamela J. Smith, formerly of Cozad, passed away Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Grand Island, Nebraska at the age of 69. Pamela was born on May 19, 1956 in Cozad, Nebraska to O.N. and Janet (Render) Beck. Pamela graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1974. Pamela is survived by her 3 children and their families. A graveside...
Lillian Frances Krason
Oct 27, 2025
Lillian F. Krason of Cozad passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27, 2025 at Emerald Care in Cozad at the age of 97.
She was born on February 14, 1928, in Burwell, Nebraska, to Vincent and Mary (Mach) Hlavica. Lillian graduated from Burwell High School with the class of 1947. On July 27, 1949, she married Robert Krason in Burwell. Together,...
Phyllis Lorraine Johnson
Oct 24, 2025
Phyllis L. Johnson of Cozad passed away Friday October 24, 2025 at Lexington Regional Health Center at the age of 60.
Phyllis was born in Cozad and grew up in Cozad. She went to school in Cozad and graduated from Cozad High School and then went on to do some College. Phyllis was a very loving dog mom to her many...
David Henry Nelson Jr.
Oct 22, 2025
David H. Nelson of Cozad passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska at the age of 81. Cremation was chosen. There will be no service.
Roberta M. Horstman
Oct 21, 2025
Roberta M. Horstman passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Grand Island, Nebraska at the age of 83. Roberta was born on April 20, 1942, in Orchard, Nebraska to Emil and Genevieve (Storm) Klabenes. She graduated from Chambers High School with the class of 1960.
Throughout her life, she was a dedicated mother, blessed with four children whom she cherished....
Rick G. Henry
Oct 20, 2025
Ricky G. Henry of Eustis passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2025, at the age of 70. Rick was born on May 26, 1955, in Lexington, Nebraska to Daniel B. and Norma (Clark) Henry, Jr. He graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1973 and later attended Central Community College in Hastings, Nebraska.
Rick had a fulfilling career in...
Steven M. Griffis
Oct 19, 2025
With deep sadness, the family of Steven M. Griffis, 59, of Cozad, Nebraska, announces his passing on October 19, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Steve was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Elton and Adelle Griffis, and grew up in Cozad, where he graduated from Cozad High School in 1984. During his time through high school and at Kearney State, he built lifelong...
David F. Eberline
Oct 17, 2025
David F. Eberline, born on March 9, 1956, to Raymond and Lola (Conway) Eberline in Cozad, Nebraska, passed away on October 17, 2025.
His early life saw him spend many years in Beatrice, NE, before he returned to his birthplace of Cozad in 1987. He quickly embraced his new surroundings, enjoying the process of settling into his new home and forging...
Michael Dean Phifer
Oct 11, 2025
Michael D. Phifer passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at his home in Eustis at the age of 61. Cremation was chosen. There will be no service.
Ronald J. Blackler
Oct 9, 2025
Ronald James Blackler of Cozad Nebraska passed away on October 9, 2025 at the age of 57. He was born on April 24, 1968 to James Blackler and Catherine (Ginn) Robertson in Milford, Massachusetts. He grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts and graduated high school in 1986. Ron moved to Nebraska with his best friend Keith Ryan who has since passed...
Kay Marie Griffis
Oct 6, 2025
Kay Marie Griffis of Cozad passed away October 6, 2025 at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 63. She was born April 16, 1962 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Jack and Mary (Gentry) Griffis. She grew up in Gothenburg, where she enjoyed riding bikes and going swimming with her siblings and friends. As she got older she...
William Cornine
Oct 5, 2025
William ‘Bill’ Cornine passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Christian Homes Health Care Community in Holdrege, Nebraska at the age of 80. Bill was born October 20, 1944 in Sedalia, Missouri to John F. and Dorothy R. (Kuhn) Cornine where he also attended school.
William married Helen Kay Jones on August 25, 1994, in Missouri. The couple later moved to...
David W. Traxler
Sep 30, 2025
David W. Traxler, born on December 16, 1981, in Kearney, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on September 30, 2025, at Cozad Community Hospital.
David faced many challenges throughout his life but showed great resilience, earning his GED despite the obstacles in his path. He was unable to work, yet he remained a source of strength and love to those around him. David...
Marvin D. Freese
Sep 28, 2025
Marvin D. Freese passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at his home in Eustis at the age of 90. Marvin was born May 9, 1935 at Franklin, Indiana to Walter and Edna (Wilkerson) Freese.
Marvin served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, a testament to his bravery and dedication. For many years, he worked in maintenance at...
Rex Le Roy German
Sep 28, 2025
Rex Le Roy German of Cozad, passed away on September 28, 2025 at Elwood Care Center in Elwood Nebraska at age 90. Rex was born October 28, 1934 in a farm house south of Cozad Nebraska to parents Milo and Ruth German.
Rex spent his childhood playing with many cousins and grew to love the large German family that meant so...
Dennis Bruce Wolf
Sep 28, 2025
Dennis Bruce Wolf of Eustis passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 at the age of 87. Dennis was born on April 21, 1938, in Lexington, Nebraska to Gottlieb John and Viola Vera (Hueftle) Wolf. He graduated from Eustis High School. When he was a junior, Dennis was chosen to represent his high school at Nebraska Boys State. He dedicated...
Dale L. Pfeiffer
Sep 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dale Lee Pfeiffer
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dale Lee Pfeiffer, who courageously battled a long illness until his passing on September 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Throughout his journey, Dale showed remarkable strength and quiet determination, leaving a lasting example of resilience to those who knew him.
Dale Lee...
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