Kent O. Magnuson's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2025 in Kearney, Nebraska

Kent O. Magnuson

July 1, 1953 - August 27, 2025 (72 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

Kent O. Magnuson's obituary , Passed away on August 27, 2025 in Kearney, Nebraska

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O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home

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Kent O. Magnuson

July 1, 1953 - August 27, 2025 (72 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

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The memory of Kent O. Magnuson of Kearney, Nebraska, who passed away on August 27, 2025 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Kent O. Magnuson to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Oran C. Magnuson and Beverly Magnuson (Chamberlain); his stepparents, Glen Nutter and Janet Magnuson (Staples); his brother Duane Lee Magnuson; and his niece Tasha Baxter.

He is survived by: his wife Beth Baxter of Kearney; his siblings, Kendra Burgess (Ann) of Ashby, NE and Charles Magnuson (Moraine) of North Platte; his siblings-in-law, Judy Block (Keith) of Gothenburg, Bob Baxter (Edica) of Burwell, Dick Baxter of North Platte and Doug Baxter (Lesley) of Surprise, AZ; and his nieces and nephews, James Burgess (Sekhar Paladugu), Jack Burgess (Glenda), Kristen Burgess (Ben Wolfe), Margina Denbo, Mavreena Schaffer, Megan Dunkirk, Bennett Magnuson, Sawyer Magnuson, Lisa Mandeville-Freeman (Todd), Rob Mandeville (Sandy), Tracy Pore (Tim), Tina Welton (Brad), Holly Hill (Cody), Tammi Vicars (Josh) and Todd Baxter (Jenny). He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

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O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home



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