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Mary Kay Price Obituary
Mary Kay (Downey) Price was born on July 13, 1935, in Anselmo, NE to Paul and Mabel (Kettleborough) Downey, and was called to her eternal home on October 8, 2025, at the age of 90.
Mary Kay was a devoted Wife, Mom, Grandma Mackey, Great-Grandma, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She grew up in Anselmo, NE until the age of five, when she moved to San Diego, CA with her family. The family moved back to Merna, NE in 1949.
She attended Dale Valley School until 8th grade, then attended Merna High School. She was united in marriage to William T. “Bill” Price on December 28, 1953, in Broken Bow, NE.
Mary Kay was a very lucky lady. She was always winning something, including Husker Football tickets. She worked at Central Nebraska Drug Store and was a card merchandiser for several stores in Broken Bow.
Mary Kay’s interests included her coffee group, crafts, and officer of Broken Bow Does #68. She loved taking pictures, Husker Football and family get togethers.
Her favorite name was “Grandma Mackey”.
Mary Kay is survived by her son Ron (Elaine) Price of Broken Bow, daughter Karen (Paul) Oberbrockling of Kearney, step-daughter Nancy Starr of Sparks, NV, grandchildren Josh and Stacy Price of Mead, Jeff and Amanda Price of Wahoo, Kenna and Nathan Puls of Kearney, and Haley Oberbrockling of Minden, great-grandchildren Tanner and Preston Price of Mead, Ashtyn and Jacee Price of Wahoo, and Rowen Morse of Kearney, brothers James Downey of Merna, Richard Downey of Lexington, and Mike (Sheila) Downey of Arnold, a sister Ella Mae (Gene) Mapel of Sparks, NV, brother-in-law Bernie Phifer of Franklin, NE and many nieces and nephews.
Mary Kay was preceded in death by husband Bill, parents Paul and Mabel Downey, father and mother-in-law Harold and Anna Price, granddaughter Sarah Joy Price, sister Shirley Phifer, brothers Wayne Downey and Ed Downey, brothers-in-law Merlon Weidner, Dean Price, and sisters-in-law Joan Downey, Dorothy Weidner, and Leona Price.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the entire staff at Brookestone View and AseraCare for their kindness, compassion, and support in caring for Mary Kay.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10:30 AM at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow. The service will be livestreamed at www.govierbrothers.com. Burial will follow in the Broken Bow Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Broken Bow Does #68 Scholarship Fund or donor’s choice. A visitation and time to greet the family will be held on Tuesday, October 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Govier Brothers Mortuary. Govier Brothers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Online words of remembrance or condolences may be left at www.govierbrothers.com
Memorials are suggested to Broken Bow Does #68 Scholarship Fund or donor’s choice.
542 South 9th Ave., Broken Bow, NE 68822
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