Charles was born Aug. 23, 1938, to Karl Kalkwarf and Alice Sebek Kalkwarf. He was a twin and was in an incubator at a Lincoln hospital until Dec. 29, then made his trip home to Bladen. He lived …

Ronald William Kobes was born Nov. 13, 1943, in Beatrice, to William and Lillian (Stach) Kobes. He passed away Dec. 23, 2023, at his home. Ron graduated from Wilber High School with the class of …

Shirley A. Pecka, 82 of Wilber, passed away Dec. 26, 2023, at the Wilber Care Center. She was born Nov. 9, 1941, to Clarence A. and Esther D.M. (Schenamsgruber) Teet in rural Swanton. She …

Dorothy “Dot” Mahloch, of DeWitt, a generous, thoughtful, loving and witty woman, was called to her heavenly home on Dec. 28, 2023. She was born Feb. 10, 1933, in Greenwood. Dorothy …

Gary Gansemer's life journey began Jan. 18, 1943, in Lincoln and peacefully concluded Dec. 7, 2023. Gary married Karen Kay Hanenkamp in November, 1961, and to this union, two children were born: …

Robert E. Holroyd, age 83, of Wilber, died Dec. 15, 2023, at Tabitha in Crete. He was born Sept. 22, 1940, near Friend to Harold and Lola (Miller) Holroyd. Bob graduated from Crete High School …

Jeannette Duba Krupicka was born July 20, 1931, to Anton and Anna Crha of Buhl, Idaho. Jeannette passed away peacefully Dec. 8, 2023, at the Wilber Care Center at the age of 92. Jeannette was …

Todd Alan Emeigh, 56, of Bellwood, formerly of Wilber, passed away peacefully on Nov. 26, 2023, at Bryan East surrounded by loved ones. He made the selfless decision to donate his organs to save the …

Librado Leroy “Snook” Lopez III, 40, of Cortland passed away Thursday, Nov. 23, 2023, the results of a motor vehicle accident. He was born Nov. 10, 1983, in Cuero, Texas, to Leroy Jr. and …

Wilfred J. Janecek, 94, of Wahoo, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Lincoln. He was born Feb. 23, 1929, in Prague, to Joseph and Anna …

Leeana Rezny Kudlacek, age 94, from Papillion, via Lincoln, was born and raised in Wilber. She was married for 67 years before her husband, Robert, preceded her in death. Known to her family as …

Donald Lee Homolka was born Oct. 26, 1950, in Crete, to Irvin and Maxine (Jelinek) Homolka and passed away at his home Oct. 31, 2023, at the age of 73 with his wife by his side. He went to …