Funeral Homes in Nebraska City, NE

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: J. Peter Ricketts (politician).

Nebraska City is a city and county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 7,289.The Nebraska State Legislature has credited Nebraska City as being the oldest incorporated city in the state, as it was the first approved by a special act of the Nebraska Territorial Legislature in 1855.Nebraska City is home of Arbor Day, the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Center (which focuses on the natural history achievements of the expedition), and the Mayhew Cabin, the only site in the state recognized by the National Park Service as a station on the Underground Railroad.

Nebraska City Obituaries

It was disclosed by Beatrice Daily Sun on March 22nd, 2022 that Linda M Bell (Bertram) died in Nebraska City, Nebraska.  Ms. Bell was 82 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Linda M's life.

It was noted by Kearney Hub on July 29th, 2021 that Fred Henry Jr Best passed away in Nebraska City, Nebraska.  Best was 72 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Fred Henry Jr's life.

It was written by McCook Daily Gazette on July 23rd, 2021 that Gregory L "Greg" Kotschwar perished in Nebraska City, Nebraska.  Kotschwar was 62 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gregory L "Greg"'s life.

It was noted by Superior Express on November 26th, 2020 that Elaine Marie Cottam (Pelesky) passed away in Nebraska City, Nebraska.  Ms. Cottam was 79 years old and was born in Narka, KS.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elaine Marie's life.

It was revealed on May 21st, 2020 that Mary Ann Graham (Hall) perished in Nebraska City, Nebraska.  Ms. Graham was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mary Ann's life.

It was noted by Register Guard on April 26th, 2020 that Richard Leland Place passed away in Eugene, Oregon.  Place was 80 years old and was born in Nebraska City, NE.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard Leland's life.

It was reported by Topeka Capital-Journal on March 24th, 2020 that Gerard LaVerne "Jerry" Stever died in Topeka, Kansas.  Stever was 85 years old and was born in Nebraska City, NE.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gerard LaVerne "Jerry"'s life.

It was reported by Des Moines Register on August 3rd, 2019 that Jacqueline Marie "Jackie" Curry (Huss) died in Des Moines, Iowa.  Ms. Curry was 58 years old and was born in Nebraska City, NE.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jacqueline Marie "Jackie"'s life.

It was revealed by Des Moines Register on May 12th, 2019 that Betty Lou Weirick (Berger) died in Iowa.  Ms. Weirick was 96 years old and was born in Nebraska City, NE.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Betty Lou's life.

It was written by Ellensburg Daily Record on November 17th, 2018 that Barbara Carl Doak died in Washington.  Doak was 78 years old and was born in Nebraska City, NE.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Barbara Carl's life.

History

In the mid 1800’s, steamboats were the vitalizing force behind Nebraska City’s growth in bringing commerce, people and freight to the west. It is the county seat of Otoe County, Nebraska County. Morton served as Secretary of Agriculture under President Grover Cleveland’s administration and he was instrumental in establishing the annual tree planting day, Arbor Day in 1872. The holiday is celebrated around the world. During those years Nebraska City competed fiercely to become the Nebraska Territory capital.

The official website for the city of Nebraska City is http://nebraskacityne.gov.