Edward Henry Heller, age 87, of LaGrange, Missouri, passed peacefully at the home of his daughter in Columbia, Missouri, on Dec. 13, 2024.   Ed was born May 26, 1937, in a Nebraska farming …

 In loving memory of Richard Gene Ashbaugh, of Surprise, Arizona, who passed away Sept. 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Richard was born in Wilber and lived a life marked by service, …

Alice Mae (Javorsky) Ashbaugh, 98, passed away Sept. 17, 2025, at Vista West senior community in Madison, Wisconsin. Alice was born on a farm outside of Wilber and attended school in a one-room …

Judy Kay Emeigh, age 80, of Wilber, passed away Sept. 10, 2025, in Beatrice. She was born April 6, 1945, in Dexter, Michigan, to George and June Bolz. She raised three children with her husband, …

Bonnie J. Schoenbeck, age 74, of Western, passed away Aug. 5, 2025, in Fairbury. Bonnie was born Nov. 7, 1950, in Fairbury, to Adolph and Albina Vacek. She grew up on a farm near Western. Bonnie …

Cheri Leah (Fritz) Mager, age 68 of Wilber, passed away Aug. 5, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.  Born on June 23, 1957, in Crete, Cheri lived life simply with kindness in her heart …

Calvin Lee Kunze, 76, of Milford, passed into eternal life with his Lord and Savior on July 22, 2025. Calvin was born June 11, 1949, in Humboldt, to Leo and Rachel (Bright) Kunze. He grew up on …

Bonnie Marie (Hoffman) Malone, age 81, passed away at her home in Lincoln, surrounded by family. She was born to Fred F. and Vlasta (Petracek) Hoffman, raised on the family farm just east of …

Eugene Allen Slama, 73, of Western, passed away peacefully Friday, July 18, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness and devotion. Born on June 9, 1952, in Beatrice, he was baptized in …

Betty Jane Yant, born Jan. 21, 1948, in Munich, Germany. She was raised in Wilber and passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Her death was the result of pulmonary …

Ernest T. Jurgens, 88, of Wilber, died Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025, at the Wilber Care Center. He was born Nov. 22, 1936, near Adams to P.J. and Tena (Jurgens) Jurgens. He attended Olney …

Betty Jean Spousta, age 97, of Kearney, formerly Milligan and Wilber, died on June 30, 2025, in Kearney. She was born Jan. 21, 1928, in Dorchester, to Frank and Agnes Fritz Sefrna. …

Violet June Sebek of Lincoln, 92, formerly of rural Dewitt, where she was born Sept. 1, 1932, and graduated from Dewitt High School in May of 1949. She passed away July 4, 2025, in Lincoln at Bryan …

Berniece Lanman, age 100, of Alma, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, leaving behind a century’s worth of stories, songs, and a legacy of love. Berniece was born in Alma on March 1, …

Glen A. Pieper, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran, and lifelong community servant, passed away May 23, 2025, at the age of 78. Born Nov. 5, 1946, Glen proudly served his country …

Pam K. Brinkman passed away peacefully at her home June 3, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer. Pam fought her battle with grace and courage right up to the night God called her home. She was …

Marilyn Jo Wolfe was born east of Swanton to Joseph and Libbie (Wanek)Stirba on Jan. 7 1938. She passed into Glory on June 4,   2025. at Fairview Manor, Fairmont. She was 87. Marilyn grew …

Meryl Marietta (Rathbun) Zimmerman, 100 years of age, passed away at the Wilber Care Center Monday night, May 12, 2025. Meryl was the daughter of Henry L. and Ada J. (Meier) Rathbun and was born …

Mary Ann Birkett, age 82, of Wilber, passed away April 23, 2025, in Crete. She was born Aug. 10, 1942, in Beatrice, to Ludvik and Emma Vales. She attended District 73 near Swanton, then Wilber …

David M. Niemeyer, 69, of rural Cortland passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Bryan East Medical Center, surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born March 25, 1956, to Gilbert and LaVina (Nelson) …

Marlene Ann Dorn, 87, of Beatrice passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Gold Crest Retirement Center of Adams. She was born Sept. 19, 1937, in Beatrice to Gerald and Emma (Giesman) …

Charles Dean “Charlie” Filipi, was born July 2, 1954, and passed away at home, April 7, 2025, at the age of 70 years, 9 months and 5 days. He was born to Frank and Evelyn (Synovec) …

David Eric Brozovsky, 74, passed away Feb. 2, 2025 at his home in Wilber. He will be greatly missed by his three siblings, Leland, Christee and Diane; one daughter, Jill; one niece, Molly; three …

Steven Dale Hosack, age 43, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Columbia, Missouri, passed away suddenly in a Denver area hospital Feb. 19, 2025. A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be at …

Alfred E. Wollenburg, 91, of Wilber, died Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, at the Beatrice Community Hospital. He was born Jan. 6, 1934, in DeWitt and graduated from DeWitt High School in 1951. …