Dick Carlson

Dick Carlson passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025 in his home surrounded by family.There will be a memorial service held at a later date.   Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.

Kent Bankson

Kent Herbert Bankson, 80, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East after a short but courageous fight with cancer.Born on January 30, 1945, in Aurora, Kent was the oldest of four children raised on the family farm.

JoAnn Friesen

JoAnn Friesen, age 94, formerly of Hampton, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Memorial Community Care in Aurora.A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 26 at 2 p.m. at the United Lutheran Church in Hampton, with Pastor Ricardo Riqueza officiating.

Margaret Leaf

Margaret Joann Leaf passed away on September 15, 2025, in Lincoln, at the age of 86 after a full and active life.A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, September 22, 2025, at Eastmont Living, 6325 O Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Inurnment will be at a later date.

Christa Cervantes

Christa Ann Cervantes, 60, of Independence, KY, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home with her family by her side. She was born March 3, 1965, in Colorado Springs, the daughter of Patricia Gage and the late James Bean.

Deryl Bish

This is written by Myra, Deryl Bish’s wife of 60 years plus, while sitting by our bed a few days before Deryl passed over peacefully after dealing with Alzheimer’s for 20 years. Deryl always remained living in our home with God granting me the health and strength to be his constant caregiver.

Dennis Roehrs

Dennis Roehrs, age 77, of Hampton, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, August 14 at Zion Lutheran Church, northeast of Hampton. Rev. Mark Hannemann will officiate.

Donald Galusha

Funeral service for Donald “Don” Galusha, 91, of Central City, will be held at 3 p.m., Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Rev. Terry Buol will be officiating the service. Interment will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2025 at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Lynch.

Charles Joseph

Charles A. Joseph, of Grand Island, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1957 in Aurora. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home on Friday, August 15. A funeral service will be on Saturday, August 16 at 1 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home.

Ronita Siebert

Ronita Siebert, age 86, formerly of Henderson, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.Ronita’s wishes were to be cremated. The family will have a private service in the Mennonite Cemetery southeast of Henderson on 5 Road. No Visitation.