Frank H. Johns, 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at his rural Hemingford, NE home. He was born on September 28, 1960 in Lincoln, NE to Frank and Norma (Karle) Johns. On October 4, 1996 he was united in marriage to Jean M. Hruza. The couple was able to pursue a longtime dream of owning their own ra...

Mary Ann Ryan, of Grand Island passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home in Grand Island, Nebraska at the age of 75. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at the Greeley United Methodist Church in Greeley, Nebraska. Pastor Arsene Lumami will officiate. Interment w...

Diane Kay Spencer, 62, of Ericson, Nebraska passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at CHI St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island following a courageous battle with cancer. Diane Kay was born August 4, 1962, in Newcastle, Wyoming to Donald Lee and Pat M. (Weaver) Spencer. She was raised on the family ranch north of Ed...

Velma Jane Cain, 84, of Burwell, Nebraska was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2025, in Ord, Nebraska. She fought various health complications to the end of her life because she loved living each day to its fullest and finding moments of sunshine in each day. Velma Jane (Adams) Cain was born ...

Velma Jane Cain, 84, of Burwell, Nebraska was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2025, in Ord, Nebraska. She fought various health complications to the end of her life because she loved living each day to its fullest and finding moments of sunshine in each day. Velma Jane (Adams) Cain was born o...

Funeral Services for Wanda D. Herrington age 93 of Bassett, NE will be held on Wednesday (May 28, 2025) at 10:00 AM at the Bassett Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery at Atkinson, NE. Wanda Herrington passed away Wednesday (May 21, 2025) at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett. S...

Harry Joseph Walahoski of rural Elyria passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha after a very short and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 71. His final days were spent surrounded by his wife, children and close friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held a...

Michael John Mahony was born November 19, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. He was the 10th of 14 children born to Charles and Katherine (Babbitt) Mahony. He attended country school east of O'Neill before attending St. Mary's High School. He graduated in 1965. When he was young, Mike enjoyed rodeoing and competed in stee...

Martha Ursula Okresza was born on October 21, 1929, in Elyria, Nebraska, to John and Mary (Swinonoga) Okresza, Polish immigrants. The youngest of seven siblings-Joseph, Julius, Rose, Ann, Rudolph, and Gertrude-she spent her early childhood on the family farm, which she and her sister Trudy especially loved. After her f...

Delbert Wagner of Burwell passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025, at CHI Health St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 86. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Calamus Trinity Methodist Church in Burwell, Nebraska. Pastor Doug Olson and Pastor Dave B...

Mary L. Masin of Ord passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 81. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church in Ord, Nebraska. Pastor Spenser Johnson will officiate. Interment wil...

Audrey Michelle Wood, age 22, of Greeley, Nebraska, passed away on May 13, 2025. Born and raised on her parents' farm, Audrey's life was marked by a deep compassion for others, unwavering selflessness, and a joyful spirit that left an imprint on all who knew her. Audrey was her dad's dependable gofer - always ready to ...

James E. "Jim" Zikmund, of rural Ord passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell, Nebraska at the age of 81. Private family inurnment will be held at the Ord City Cemetery. A reception will be held at Jubilee in Ord, Nebraska on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 2:00 p.m...

Patricia ("Pat") Ann Urbanovsky, 72, of Ord passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Though we are left with great sadness in our hearts, we find comfort that she and her husband, Dennis, are reunited. Patricia was born on July 7, 1952, to Oscar and Helen (Kratochivil) Kolman. Patric...

Geraldine "Geri" Warford, of Ord passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Valley County Health System in Ord, Nebraska at the age of 75. Geraldine "Geri" was born August 23, 1949, at Elba, Nebraska to Gerald and Barbara (Andersen) Warford. She spent her childhood in Elba and was a graduate of E...

Gloria Jo Sears, of Burwell passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at Madonna Rehabilitation in Lincoln, Nebraska at the age of 80. Gloria Jo was born May 16, 1944, in Burwell, Nebraska to Cecil and LaThene (Neumeyer) Lindsey. Gloria was a sought-out seamstress and leather crafter. She designed and cut her patterns f...

Martin R. "Marty" Robbins, of Burwell passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, with his family by his side at his home in Burwell, Nebraska at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Church of Christ in Sargent, Nebraska. Kellen Hood will officiate...

Martin R. "Marty" Robbins, of Burwell passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025, with his family by his side at his home in Burwell, Nebraska at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the Church of Christ in Sargent, Nebraska. Kellen Hood will officiate...

Dale LBarta. , of rural Burwell, Nebraska, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 90. Dale Leighton Barta was born July 31, 1934, to Ludvick and Leona (Fox) Barta in Sumner, Nebraska; the fifth of seven children. When Dale was a young child, he and his family moved to the...

Marvin J. Bilka, of Ord passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at the Valley County Health System in Ord, Nebraska at the age of 87 years. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at the Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ord, Nebraska. Vicar Abigail Vetick will officiate. Inurnment...