Obituaries

Cozad Resident: Mary Jo Nelsen, Age 84

Mary Jo Thielen Nelsen passed away Saturday, August 14th, 2021 at her home in Cozad at the age of 84. Mary Jo was born March 20th, 1937 in Exira, Iowa to Bernard and Bernice (Kerwin) Thielen. Mary Jo attended country school in rural Exira and transferred to Exira High School where she graduated with the class of 1955.

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Gothenburg Resident: Kevin Maline, Age 57

Kevin Maline, 57, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 14th, 2021, after a short battle with cancer, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

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Kelly L. Smith, Age 53

Kelly Lee Smith, 53 of rural Cozad, passed away Wednesday, July 28th at Omaha Bergen Mercy Medical Center. Another victim of COVID.

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Maxine M. Klein, Age 97

Maxine M. Klein of Cozad passed away Monday, September 28th, 2020 at Summer Place Nursing Home in Lincoln at the age of 97 and a private burial was held October 9th, 2020 at the Cozad Cemetery. The family has planned A Celebration of Life to be held Friday, August 20th, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Gahn officiating. Berryman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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Cozad Connection: Hadley Hegberg, Age 2 Months

Hadley Irene Marie Hegberg went from her mamma’s arms into the arms of Jesus on her two month, into the arms of Jesus on her two month, birthday. Born May 27th, 2021 of Lincoln, NE, passed July 27th, 2021. She will be forever loved by her mommy and daddy.

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Cozad Graduate: Chad B. Stec, Age 44

Memorial Services for Chad B. Stec age 44 of Bassett, Nebraska will be held at a later date. Chad Stec died recently in his home at Bassett.

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Cozad Resident: Theodore A. Thomas, Age 87

Theodore A. 'Ted' Thomas of Cozad passed away Tuesday, July 27th, 2021 at Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln at the age of 87.

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Memorials Suggested: Henry E. Schlattmann, Age 87

Henry E. “Hank” Schlattmann, 87, of Kearney, died July 23rd, 2021, at his home. Funeral services were held at 10:30 am, July 28th, 2021, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney with Pastor John Rasmussen officiating. Military rites were provided at the church by the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team. Private family burial will be later at Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated later. Please visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.