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. …

The funeral for Marge and Ralph Carlson will be Saturday, Aug. 2, at noon at the Andrew Cemetery in Friend. Marge and Ralph were both born in Saline County. Marjorie "Marge" Carlson, 93, passed …

Rosanne Nell Schluter, aged 81, passed away in Lincoln, on July 4, 2025. She was born Oct. 21, 1943, in Ida Grove, Iowa, to Harvey and Rose (Bennett) Keller. She graduated from high school in …

Sara Jane Pella, 33, of Exeter, passed peacefully from this life on June 10, 2025. A devoted wife, loving mother, and deeply cherished daughter, Sara’s light touched the lives of all who knew …

Elmer Edward Kraus was born in Friend on March 4, 1935, to Edward and Albie (Dedic) Kraus. He passed away May 18. 2025, at Tabitha in Crete at the age of 90. At a young age, Elmer attended …

Hastings resident Lewis D. “Dale” Pospisil Jr., 86, passed away Monday, May 12, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings. Dale was born Feb. 12, 1939, to Lewis “Tobe” …

Lee Raymond DeBevoise, 76, of Friend, NE went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 11, 2025. He had been in declining health for over a year. Born in Paterson, New Jersey, he lived most of his life …

Ken Allen Weber was born April 17, 1959, in Friend, to Warren and Mary (Roush) Weber and passed away March 12, 2025. He was raised on a farm north of Friend, where he grew up and graduated from …

James “Jim” Richard Manning was born July 11, 1949, in York. He was the eldest of five children born to Louisa L. (Schwab) and Richard E. Manning. Jim attended Exeter Public Schools …

Sharon Kay (Coy) Wrede, 81, of Lincoln, passed away Feb. 25, 2025. She was born April 2, 1943, in Lincoln, to James H. and Lillian (Steffensen) Coy. Sharon was a devoted mother and grandmother, …

Keith Brandt was born Dec. 14, 1959, to Lester and Verna (Horst) Brandt. He was the fourth of five sons in the family and passed away from a six-year battle with prostate cancer Feb. 18, 2025. …

Joyce Arlene Roll passed away Jan. 23, 2025, at the age of 88 in Phoenix Arizona. She began life in Friend, where she was very popular in school, was a cheerleader and was in the top of her …

Norma Alice Stutzman was born Sept. 22, 1933, at the new Warren Memorial Hospital in Friend, to Alice (Heinzman) Johnson and Steve Johnson, Sr. She spent her childhood years with her mother and …

V.B. Johnson was born Oct. 25, 1934, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Walter and Brazel (Halsne) Johnson. He went to his eternal heavenly home at age 90 on Jan. 24, 2025, at his home in Seward, surrounded by …

Julie Ann Lewis was born to Evan Anderson and Arlene (Leafty) Anderson on July 25, 1968, at Provo, Utah, and passed away Jan. 26, 2025, peacefully at her home in Exeter, at the age of 56. She was one …

Charles Arnold Cogswell was born Aug. 3, 1937, to Lester Donald and Mary Francelia (Milton) Cogswell. He was the third and youngest child born to their union and joined his brother, Donald, and …

Jennifer Leigh (Jacobs) Petersen was born Jan. 17, 1968, to John and Sharon (Dado) Jacobs at the Fillmore County Hospital in Geneva. She passed away Jan. 9, 2025, at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in …

Verna Elizabeth (Horst) Brandt was born April 20, 1926, to John and Marie (Ross) Horst. She was the second of 10 children in the family and passed away Jan. 11, 2025. As a young girl, she was …

Allan E. Rohrig was born Dec. 10, 1928, in Friend, and passed away Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, at the age of 96 years old. Allan was the second of three …

Wayne Junior Plachy, of Lincoln, passed away Nov. 12, 2024, one week after celebrating his 95th birthday. Wayne was born Nov. 5, 1929, in Dorchester, to Lewis and Lola Plachy. Wayne went to …

Elaine Rachel Lutz was born to Philip Henry Lutz, Jr., and Sophia Henrietta (Maler) Lutz on Sept. 25, 1937, at the family farm near Fairmont. She passed away Oct. 21, 2024, at the Hearthstone in York …

Clyde Volz, 85, of Phoenix, Arizona peacefully passed away Oct. 17, 2024. He was the husband of Nancy (Kelly) Volz. They were married 63 wonderful years. Clyde was born in Friend, the first son …

Dr. Timothy R. Lieske, 72, of Lincoln, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, surrounded by family. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather who will be deeply missed. He was born Feb. 12, …

Earl Lee McCullough was born Dec. 5, 1948, in Friend to Clifford and Irene (Balch) McCullough. He was the fourth of five children, and he received his crown of life on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, at the …

Earl McCullough, of Milford died Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Milford. The funeral service will be Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 10 a.m. at the East Fairview Mennonite Church. Memorial contributions …