Marty Harding

Marty Harding, 78, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the Hearthstone in York.Marty’s wishes were to be cremated.   A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be in the Aurora Cemetery.

Greg Ellyett

Gregory Robert Ellyett, 75, of Gainesville, passed away April 27, 2024 in Denton.Greg was born January 1, 1949 at Fort Belvoir, VA to James Ellyett, Jr. and Dorothy Wolfe.  His family moved to Aurora during his childhood and he graduated high school there in 1967.

Arthur "Bud" Ritz

Arthur" Bud" Ritz entered into heaven and was met by Jesus, his Savior and Lord on April 28, 2024 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He was surrounded by many family members at his earthy home. Bud was born to Erich and Marie (Schwadwerer) Ritz in Sherman County, on September 5, 1932.

Tonya Bengtson

Tonya Bengtson, age 46, of Aurora, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at Westfield Quality Care in Aurora.Tonya’s wishes were to be cremated and the family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.   No Visitation. Memorials may be made to the family to designate at a later date.

Rita Obermeier

Rita M. Obermeier, 95, of rural Giltner died on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society, Grand Island.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Giltner.  Celebrating Mass will be Father Mark Seiker.  Burial will be at 2:30 p.m.

Ardean Hagemeister

Ardean Glen Hagemeister, age 68, of Tucson, Ariz. passed away on April 5, 2024.A private burial will be held at the Aurora Cemetery for the family.Ardean was born on Nov. 1, 1955 in Grand Island to Glen Ernest Hagemeister and Bethine Wilma (Anderson) Hagemeister.

Dennis "Buck" Buchholz

Dennis E. “Buck” Buchholz, age 78, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home in Aurora.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the chapel of Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate. No Visitation.

Marlene Mersch

Marlene Mersch, 85, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Memorial Community Care.Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora.   Pastor Rudy Flores will officiate.   Interment will be in the Aurora Cemetery.

Stanley Boehr

Stanley L. Boehr, age 82, of Henderson, died unexpectedly of a cardiovascular event on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Lincoln. He was born on February 9, 1942, to Don and Laura (Friesen) Boehr in Detroit, Mich. Stan attended Monroe Evangelical Free Church, which was an important part of his life.

Marlene Ferguson

Marlene Ferguson, 79, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Marquette, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Castlewood Senior Living in Nixa, Mo.A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, April 8 at United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Kim Dunker will officiate.