Obituaries

Michael A. Jacobsen

Michael A. Jacobsen

Jul 23, 2026

Michael Arthur Jacobsen, age 68, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at his home. He was born on October 31, 1957 to Edward Raymond and Annabel Louise (Thaine) Jacobsen in Glen Ridge, New Jersey. 

He is survived by his special friend Eleanor Sparks, daughter Anne Jacobsen, and granddaughter Sabrina Jacobsen.

Services will be held at the later date.

Patricia A. Cox

Patricia A. Cox

Jul 21, 2026

Patricia A. Cox was born in Liberal, Kansas in the early 1950’s; during her early childhood her family relocated to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she continued to live until early adulthood. In the early 1970’s she married and relocated with her new family to Nebraska. After relocating a handful of times over the decades, she settled finally in Arapahoe, Nebraska,...

R. Scott Breinig

R. Scott Breinig

Jul 21, 2026

Randall Scott Breinig passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and a team of compassionate, wonderful nurses, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 8, 1958, Scott was the third child of F. Duane and Barbara Breinig. He graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1977 and continued his education at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln,...

Tracy R. Kennicutt

Tracy R. Kennicutt

Jul 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Tracy Kennicutt, who left us too soon on July 20, 2026, at the age of 53. Born on September 10, 1972, in Cambridge, Nebraska to Melvin and Paula Kennicutt.

He grew up in Arapahoe and attended Arapahoe Public School, where he graduated in 1990, Tracy started out farming for Ward...

Shelia I. Pruitt

Shelia I. Pruitt

Jul 11, 2026

Shelia Irene (Herbert) Pruitt, age 76, of Holdrege, Nebraska formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 17, 1949 at Cambridge, Nebraska to Harvey Dale & Margaret Ida Amelia (Breinig) Herbert.

She grew up in Arapahoe and graduated from Arapahoe High...

Steven D. "Steve" Breinig

Steven D. "Steve" Breinig

Jul 7, 2026

Steven Duane “Steve” Breinig, 71, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 7 2026. He was born in Cambridge, Nebraska on December 12, 1954, the eldest child of Floyd Duane “Corky” and Barbara Jean (Land) Breinig.

He was later joined by siblings Barbara Victoria “Vickie,” Randall Scott “Scott,” and Wendy Nadine. Aside from 2 years on the west...

Kelly R. (Baily) Gillen

Kelly R. (Baily) Gillen

Jun 17, 2026

Kelly Rae Gillen, age 62, of Oxford, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, at Phelps Memorial Health Center in Holdrege, Nebraska following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 10, 1963, in Holdrege, Nebraska, the oldest of four children born to Robert and Frances (Gibson) Baily.

She grew up in Oxford and graduated from Oxford High...

Goldie M. Wentling

Goldie M. Wentling

Jun 13, 2026

Goldie Marie (Fuller) (Hutchens) Wentling, age 92, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was born on May 18, 1934, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Louis Charles Fuller and Alma (Terrell) Fuller.

On March 10, 1953, Goldie married Robert “Bob” John Hutchens, and together they built a life grounded in hard work, devotion, and joy. They made...

Polly A. Towery

Polly A. Towery

Jun 10, 2026

Polly Annette Towery, age 66, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at her home in Arapahoe, Nebraska. She was born on March 31, 1960 in Oxford, Nebraska, to Glen V. and Norma (McConnell) James.

They lived on a farm north of Hendley, Nebraska. She attended kindergarten and half of 1st grade...

Larry A. Lambert

Larry A. Lambert

May 18, 2026

Larry Arlyn Lambert, 72, of Grand Island, Nebraska, went to his heavenly home on May 18, 2026, after courageously battling complications from liver disease and, in the end, cancer. He was born on September 12, 1953, in McCook, Nebraska, to Dorothy and Arlyn Lambert. Larry grew up on a farm 10 miles south of Beaver City, Nebraska, where he learned...

Josephine "Jo" K. Webb

Josephine "Jo" K. Webb

May 10, 2026

Josephine Webb, 82, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1943, in Oxford, Nebraska, to Mildred Gragg and Clifford Clements.

Josephine was raised in Beaver City, Nebraska, where she attended school and spent the majority of her life. She remained there until later in life, when she moved to Brookstone Gardens Skilled Nursing Facility.

She was...

Wren L. Trosper

Wren L. Trosper

May 9, 2026

Wren Leo Trosper, age 94, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home, in Kearney, Nebraska. He was born on May 26, 1931 to Orva Benjamin and Josephine Florence (Heitmann) Trosper at the family home 4 miles south and 3.4 miles west of Cambridge, Nebraska.

Wren attended school at District 45 which was...

Michael McKenzie

Michael McKenzie

May 1, 2026

Michael McKenzie entered into the heaven he so desired on Friday, May 1st, 2026, due to kidney failure.

Michael came into this world on February 8th, 1994, born to Leonard and Kendra (Geise) McKenzie. He was born blind with cataracts due to Lowe syndrome and barely moving because of "floppy baby" syndrome. His birth brought joy into his home and that...

Arielle C. Lemos

Arielle C. Lemos

Apr 24, 2026

Arielle Lemos, age 40, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Cambridge, Nebraska. She was born on September 19, 1985 to Raul and Karen (Harrison) Lemos.

She enjoyed Star Trek, crafting, and spending time with family and friends and tending to her house plants.

She is survived by her 5 children, Michael and Madison Fellows, Rusty Tobiasson, Gerald “LJ” and Jett...

Cooper L. Wendland

Cooper L. Wendland

Apr 19, 2026

Cooper L. Wendland, 21, of Arapahoe, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on March 7, 2005, at Holdrege, Nebraska. He was the beloved son of Jamie and April Wendland.

Cooper was a member of the Trinity Lutheran church, Arapahoe, Nebraska. He was a member of Arapahoe Baby Beef 4-H Club for many years. Coop was...

Patricia A. Guerrero

Patricia A. Guerrero

Apr 15, 2026

Patricia Ann Guerrero (Donovan) 74 years old, passed away after a yearlong fight with cancer that she handled with grace and dignity on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Beaver City Manor, Beaver City, Nebraska. Daughter of Paul Lucius Donovan and Shirley June Donovan, was born July 15th, 1951, in Leadville, Colorado where her father Paul worked in the Climax...

Dennis W. Clason

Dennis W. Clason

Apr 15, 2026

Dennis Wayne Clason, age 79, of Beaver City, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at his home. He was born on May 27, 1946 at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, Kansas.

He attended Beaver City Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1964. After graduation, Dennis attended Denver Automotive Institute. He would return from Denver and work in...

Rebecca S. Bletscher

Rebecca S. Bletscher

Apr 2, 2026

Rebecca S. Bletscher, age 76, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away in her home on April 2, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1949 in McCook, Nebraska to Herb and Minnie (Hilker) Mohrman.

She was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Cambridge, Nebraska on October 17, 1949. The youngest of 3 children, she grew up with 2 older brothers Phillip...

James E. Frack

James E. Frack

Mar 31, 2026

James Elliott Frack, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Nebraska. He was born on September 13, 1950, in McCook, Nebraska, to Harold and Martha (Peg) Frack.

Jim grew up on the family farm south of Hendley, Nebraska. He attended kindergarten at Spring Green Country School and later went to Hendley District...

Garrett "Gary" Hoefs

Garrett "Gary" Hoefs

Mar 31, 2026

Garrett “Gary” Hoefs, age 90, formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska. He moved to Hastings in 2021, to be closer to family due to Arapahoe Nursing Home closing down. He was born in Beemer, Nebraska on April 19, 1935, to August A. and Edna (Renner) Hoefs. He was...