Michael S. Hardee Obituary
We bid farewell to Michael S. Hardee of Cozad, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 23, 2026 at the age of 52. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his brother-in-law Mike Nelson; and his nephew Brody Malcom. He is survived by: his parents, Dennis Hardee and Dianne Hardee (Ambler) of Cozad; his wife Shannon Hardee of Cozad; his children, Brandi McCoy (Tyler) of Holdrege, Allison Hardee (Stefan Baker) of Tilden, LaDonna Hardee of Cozad, Michaela Hardee of Cozad, Landon Lubash of Cozad and Kohltyn Hardee of Cozad; his granddaughters, Avery Baker of Tilden, NE, Macyn Baker of Tilden, NE and Winnie Baker of Tilden, NE; and his siblings, Shawn Stevens (John) of Brighton, Stacey Bryant (Joe) of Cozad and Mike Essex (Megan) of Cozad. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
