Obituaries

Nebraska Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Clearwater, Neligh, Elgin, Plainview, Orchard NE area

Merlin Leon Mortinson

Merlin Leon Mortinson

Dec 31, 2025

Funeral Service for Merlin L. Mortinson age 78 of Norfolk, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, Nebraska. Burial will be in Danish Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Neligh American Legion Post #172 and VFW #5287. Visitation will be an hour before service at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh. Snider...

Frances Elizabeth Brummels

Frances Elizabeth Brummels

Jan 4, 2026

Funeral Service for Fances E. Brummels age 103 of Ewing, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 9, 2026 at Concordia Lutheran Church in Clearwater, Nebraska. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, Nebraska. Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery at Ewing, Nebraska. Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling...

Sharalyn "Toots" Johnson

Sharalyn "Toots" Johnson

Dec 26, 2025

Tribute to Sharalyn “Toots” Beth (Pittack) Johnson

Funeral services for Sharalyn Johnson, age 92, of Surprise Arizona (formerly of Plainview, Nebraska) will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 10:30 A.M. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Plainview. Visitation will be Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the church. Sharalyn passed away at Alegent Health Lakeside...

Guy Ira Powell

Guy Ira Powell

Jan 1, 2026



Memorial service for Guy Powell age 70 of Creighton, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Clearwater American Legion in Clearwater, Nebraska. Burial will be in McCoy Cemetery at Meadow Grove, Nebraska. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is handling the arrangements. Guy passed away peacefully on January 1, 20026 at the Avera Creighton Care Center in...

Ruby Williamson

Ruby Williamson

Jan 5, 2026

Ruby Williamson ae 84 of Orchard, Nebraska are pending at Snider Memorial Funeral Home.  Ruby passed away on January 5, 2026 at Arbor Care in O'Neill, Nebraska.  

Michael John Bivens

Michael John Bivens

Jan 3, 2026

Michael J. Bivens

Mike Bivens, 73, was the best of men, loved by all who knew him. He was born April 12, 1952 in Osmond, NE to Bill and Dorothy (Weaver) Bivens. He collapsed and died while out walking on January 3, 2026.

Mike cherished his growing up years in Plainview. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Catholic church. He...

Jody Ann Burriell

Jody Ann Burriell

Dec 31, 2025

Memorial Service for Jody Burriell age 75 of Plainview, Nebraska are pending  Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Plainview are handling the arrangements.  Jody passed away on December 31, 2025 at CHI Health Plainview Hospital.  Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com

     Jody Ann Burriell was born on June 5, 1950 to Otto F. and Joan (Harden) Neuhauser...

Evalena Belle Brittell

Evalena Belle Brittell

Dec 25, 2025

Funeral Services for Evalena B. Brittell age 93 of Neligh, Nebraska will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2025 at Neligh Faith Community Church with Pastor Bruce Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday December 28, 2025 at Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh. Evalena gained her...

David Lee Denney

David Lee Denney

Dec 21, 2025

David Lee Denney (77), of Neligh, Nebraska, passed away on December 21, 2025.

A Visitation will be held to honor Dave’s life on Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh Nebraska. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com

Dave was born on September 30, 1948, in Tilden, Nebraska, to the...

Megan Elizabeth Knievel

Megan Elizabeth Knievel

Dec 20, 2025

Funeral Service for Megan E. Knievel age 38 of Ewing, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Antelope County Ag Society Event Center in Neligh, Nebraska with Pastor Eric Schutt, officiating. Burial will be at Knievel Ranch. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, January 5, 2026 at Antelope County Ag Society Event Center in Neligh,...

Dr. Stacy Eugene Charf

Dr. Stacy Eugene Charf

Dec 19, 2025

Funeral service for Dr. Stacy E. Charf age 56 of Neligh, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin, NE with Father Mark McKercher officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh, Nebraska. Visitation will be held Friday, December 26, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. Boniface Catholic...

Larry E Wright

Larry E Wright

Dec 12, 2025

Larry Wright age 77 of Plainview, Nebraska passed away on December 12, 2025 at CHI Plainview Hospital. Burial Service will be held at a later date. Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Plainview is handling the arrangements. Condolences may be directed to the family at www.snidermemorial.com

Larry E. Wright was born on June 23, 1948 to Donald and Mardell (Grubbs) Wright in...

Clifford William Tillema

Clifford William Tillema

Dec 2, 2025

Memorial Service for Clifford Tillema age 65 of Neligh, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, Nebraska. Burial will be at a later date. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Neligh is handling the arrangements. Cliff passed away on December 2, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Condolences may be directed...

Alice Marx

Alice Marx

Dec 2, 2025

Funeral Services for Alice Marx age 79 of Norfolk, Nebraska will be 10:30 Friday, December 19, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska. Visitation will be Thursday, December 18, 2025 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by wake service. Burial will be in Union Cemetery in Battle Creek, Nebraska. Alice passed away...

Francis Arlen Stufft

Francis Arlen Stufft

Nov 29, 2025

It is with deep love and sorrow that we announce the passing of Francis Arlen Stufft, who departed this life on November 29, 2025, at the age of 86. Francis was a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather whose presence brought warmth, steadiness, and comfort to all who knew him.

     Born on April 21, 1939, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to...

Kenton James Powell

Kenton James Powell

Nov 13, 2025

Funeral Service for Kenton J. Powell age 77 of Bella Vista, Arkansas will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Orchard, Nebraska. Burial will be at Orchard Hill Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Orchard Legion Post #136. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. an hour prior to service at St....

Roberta Wilma Eppenbach

Roberta Wilma Eppenbach

Nov 6, 2025

Funeral Service for Roberta W. Eppenbach age 73 of O’Neill, Nebraska will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, Nebraska. Burial will be in Ewing City Cemetery in Ewing, Nebraska. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. the time of service. Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater is...

Cheryl Rae Thramer

Cheryl Rae Thramer

Nov 5, 2025

Funeral Services for Cheryl Thramer, age 69 of Ewing, Nebraska will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at St. Peter de Alcantara Catholic Church of Ewing, with Father John Norman. Burial will be in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 with a 7:00 p.m. Wake at St. Peter de...

Dianne Esther (Herley) Kent

Dianne Esther (Herley) Kent

Nov 2, 2025

Celebration of Life Services for Dianne (Herley) Kent age 83 will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater, Nebraska with Pastor Bruce Phillips, officiating. Burial will be in Clearwater Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Clearwater. Dianne passed away on...

Linda Marie Wahrer

Linda Marie Wahrer

Nov 2, 2025

Funeral Service for Linda M. Wahrer age 78 of Brunswick, Nebraska will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025 at Brunswick Congregational Church in Brunswick, Nebraska with Pastor Bob Moore, Officiating. Burial will be in Brunswick City Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, November 6 at Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Plainview, Nebraska. Linda passed away...