Robert "Rob" Kunze

Robert “Rob” R. Kunze, 46, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Polk County.A Celebration of Rob’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Monroe Evangelical Free Church – 1001 West 18th Road in Phillips. Pastor Joe Malarkey will offer words of comfort.

Frederick "Freddie" Farrell

Frederick “Freddie” Farrell  passed away on May 7, 2025.With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved son, Freddie Farrell, who left this world far too soon at just 2 years and 3 months-old.Freddie was a bright light in every life he touched.

Kristi Gustafson

Kristi Ann (Merritt) Gustafson, 74, moved to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her Aurora home.   She left our worldly home very peacefully surrounded by her husband, Mark, and her three daughters, Becky Goertzen, Jenny Nachtigal and Lindy Gustafson.

Janet (Lantzer) Talich

Janet Eileen Talich (Lantzer), age 74, of Omaha, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving daughters on May 4, 2025.Born on July 31, 1950, in Aurora, Jan was the daughter of Maurice and Iola Lantzer.

Melva Green

Melva A. Green, Lincoln, formerly of Aurora, age 94, passed away peacefully at her assisted living home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Cremation has been held.

Elmiran "Al" Boehr

Elmiran “Al” Boehr, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born on October 16, 1942, in Dearborn, MI, to Elmer and Esther (Steingard) Boehr.

Gladys Lauhead

Gladys Irene tenBensel Bird Lauhead passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1931, in the “Little Brown House” in Arapahoe, to Frank and Florence (Heinen) tenBensel.

Jacqueline Sager

Jacqueline L. Sager, 66, of Marquette, died on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at CHI St. Francis in Grand Island.  Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 10 a.m. at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Bev Hieb officiating.

Thomas Luff

Thomas E. Luff, 74, of Minden, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, at CHI Health – Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minden with Rev. Donald Hunzeker and PMA Julie Schmidt officiating.

Deborah Johnson

Deborah Jean Johnson age 66 of Aurora died Monday April 21, 2025, in her home.A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on May 5 at the Bremer Community Center; 1604 L Street, Aurora. Following the memorial there will be food served.