Katherine "Kathy" Burry

Katherine ‘Kathy” Burry (aunt of Dawn and Heath Enderle of Aurora) 68, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at Grand Island Regiona Hospital, surrounded by a room full of loved ones. After many years of courageously fighting lung disease, she is finally at peace and flying among the butterflies.

Donald "Woody" Wittulski

Donald “Woody” Wittulski, age 83, of Grand Island, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the Riverside Lodge in Grand Island. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 13 at the Chapel of Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora. Inurnment will be at a later date. No Visitation.

Kenneth "Ken" Rystrom

Former Trumbull resident Kenneth “Ken” Rystrom, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 2, 2026.  Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 17, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings with Pastor Matt Sass officiating. Burial will be at 9:30 a.m.

Richard Janzen

Richard Janzen, age 86, formerly of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 11 at Pleasant View Bible Church in Aurora. Rev. Bob Gannon will officiate.

Gordon Johnson

Gordon Johnson, 94, of Grand Island, formerly of Aurora, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at the Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 22 at Pleasant View Bible Church in Aurora.   Rev. Bob Gannon will officiate.   No visitation.

Elnora Eltz

Juniata resident Elnora Eltz, 67, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Mary Lanning Memorial Health Care, three days before her 68th birthday.     Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on August 8, 2026, at the Assumption Cemetery in Assumption, with Father Brian Wirth officiating.

Robert Pier

Robert A. Pier, 89, of Aurora, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at The Legacy Square in Henderson. Bob’s wishes were to be cremated.   A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, September 18 at Pleasant View Bible Church in Aurora. Rev. Bob Gannon will officiate. No Visitation.

Noni Troester

‘Noni’ Troester, age 94, of Hampton, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 1 at the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church, 209 South 16th Street, Aurora. Rev. Tim Wells will officiate. Burial will be at 1 p.m.

Jerry Glassburner

Jerry Lee Glassburner, 87, of Aurora, passed away on July 25, 2026.Jerry will be cremated, and his family will have a private service at a later date. Memorials may be made in care of the family for future designation. Condolences may be sent to the family through the mortuary website at www.

Kevin Vaught

Kevin V. Vaught, age 65 of Aurora,  lost his battle with glioblastoma brain cancer on Friday, July 24, 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones.He was born on Monday, July 10, 1961, in Friend, to David C. and Beverly F. Vaught. Kevin was the sixth of seven children born to David and Beverly.