Dale Laverne Schmidt, 96, residing at Samaritan Springs in Beatrice, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family on Sept. 27, 2026. Dale was born Aug. 20, 1930, in his family home near …

With quiet grace and a life marked by steady care and community, Melonie Ann Moser brightened the world for more than seven decades. Born Aug. 26, 1953, Melonie entered life with intellectual …

Shirley Ann (Ripa) Kasl of Dorchester, was united with her true love, Jr., as she entered her eternal home on Sept. 7, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Seward, at the age of 91 years, 11 months, and 13 …

Andrew “Andy” or “Drew” Scott Hartshorn, age 49, of Lincoln, was called home by the Lord on Aug. 31, 2026. Andrew was born Feb. 21, 1977, to David and Cheryl Hartshorn joining the new …

Leora Jean Riechers, 84, of Wilber, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family Sunday afternoon, Aug. 30, 2026, at a Lincoln hospital. She was born Dec. 26, 1941, in Beatrice to …

Randy Ray Bargman was born Dec. 22, 1966, to Elmer E Bargman and Bonnie B (Stern) at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln. He was the youngest of seven children. He graduated in 1987 from Crete …

Evelyn Berniece (Cookus) Hessheimer, 91, of Crete, passed away peacefully on July, 10, 2026.  Born April 12, 1935, in Crete, Evelyn was the daughter of Raymond and Bernice Cookus. She will …

Jolene “Joey” Kay (Patak) Fikar, age 72, of Crete entered her eternal home on Aug. 8, 2026, in Lincoln. Born Jan. 17, 1954, in Crete, Joey was the baby of four children born to Joseph and …

Duane Allen Schmidt, 87, of Western, passed away peacefully on Aug. 12, 2026, at the Wilber Care Center in Wilber, after a six-year battle with mesothelioma. He was born to Carl and Ruth (Matzke) …

Mary Ann (Fridrich) Reiss was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Crete, to Ernest J. and Vlasta (Wanek) Fridrich. She passed away Aug. 7, 2026, at Eventide/Tabitha in Crete at the age of 95 years and 7 months. …

Duaine Daniel Smith, "Smitty," passed away peacefully at Wellstar Hospice Care in Atlanta, Georgia, on Aug. 1, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born Dec. 10, …

Evelyn Berniece (Cookus) Hessheimer, 91, of Crete, passed away peacefully July, 10, 2026.  Born on April 12, 1935, in Crete, Evelyn was the daughter of Raymond and Bernice Cookus. She will …

Patricia Rae “Pat” Holle was born March 17, 1939, in Humphrey, to Paul and Edna (Saalfeld) Morlok and went to her heavenly home on June 15, 2026, in Lincoln, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and …

Gary R. Young, Jr., passed on July 27, 2026, at the age of 62. He was born Oct. 24, 1963, in Orlando, Florida.  Born to Gary R. Young Sr. and Sharon (O'Brien) Young, Gary grew up all over …

Dr. Jody Isernhagen, beloved wife, educator, mentor, and friend, passed away peacefully July 17, 2026. She was born June 20, 1948, in Colonial Heights, Virginia, to Otto and Ruby Sponsler. …

Cyrill Hubert Kovar was born Nov. 3, 1931, in Seward, to Cyrill F. and Bessie Rose (Hromas) Kovar and passed away July 8, 2026, at the age of 94 years, 8 months and 5 days. Cyrill grew up in the …

A Celebration of Life for Dick Barber will be Friday, July 24, with Mass at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crete, followed by lunch in the hall. Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Omaha …

Larry J. Kahle, age 83, of Dorchester, passed away June 28, 2026, in Crete. He was born Dec. 5, 1942, to Adam and Elvia (Friendt) Kahle in Friend. Larry spent his life farming and trucking. He …

Richard "Dick" Thompson was born to Elmer and Irene Thompson on Sept. 4, 1936. He was raised in Friend and attended the Friend school system, graduating in 1954. Shortly after high school, he …

Darlene Libbie Gerner, age 90, of Milford, a dedicated and loving woman to her family, faith, and country, passed away June 13, 2026. Born on March 29, 1936, in Crete, to Edward and Libbie …

Kathleen Ann (Reikofski) Palky, age 83, passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord on June 7, 2026, with her husband of 62 years, John, at her side. Kathy was born Nov. 21, 1942, in …

Joseph Alvin Vnoucek was born to Joseph R. Vnoucek and Ella (Eret) Vnoucek on Aug. 29, 1935, in Friend. He was one of six children. He departed this life June 4, 2026, at Fairview Manor, Fairmont, …

J. Marlene (Siedhoff) Bals died June 2, 2026, in Lincoln. She was 94 years old. Marlene was born to Henry and Catherine Siedhoff on Jan. 12, 1932, in Crete. Marlene married John Bals in 1952, …

Elmer James Nemec, 95, passed away quietly at the Wilber Care Center on June 4, 2026, where he was a resident for seven years. Elmer was born March 12, 1931, to James and Ida (Tyser) Nemec on a …

Milo “Mike” Joseph Shestak, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Western on Oct. 26, 2025. He was born Nov. 14, 1940, in Lincoln, to Joseph Shestak and Frances (Belohlavy) later …