Georgialee Madsen

Georgialee Madsen, age 99, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora, seven days short of her 100th birthday.Memorial Services are pending.   More details will appear at a later date.   Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

John Janzen

John Dean Janzen Sr., 79, of Aurora died Thursday, June 1 at Grand Island Regional Hospital.John, the son of Pete and Martha (Regier) Janzen, was born in Reedley, California on April 13, 1944, and the family relocated back to Nebraska when he was a baby.

Shirly 'Joni' Knoell

Shirly Jean ’Joni’ Johnson Knoell, age 76, of Sutton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Henderson Health Care with her loving family by her side.Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated and her ashes to be spread.   No Visitation.

Danny Arndt

Danny Arndt, age 76, formerly of Hampton, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Grand Island Veterans Hospital.Danny’s wishes were to be cremated.   Private family burial will be at the Hampton Cemetery.   No Visitation. Memorials may be made to the family to designate at a later date.

Valta Ross

Valta A. Ross, age 92, of Aurora, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Memorial Community Care.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1 at the United Methodist Church, 1104 A Street, Aurora. Rev. Bob Gannon will officiate. Interment will be in Aurora Cemetery.

Shirley Johnson

Shirley M. Johnson, age 81, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 25 at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary Chapel. Rev. Bill Stearns will officiate. Interment will be in the Phillips Cemetery.

Patricia Eberly

Patricia Eberly, age 76, of Aurora, was called to the loving arms of our Lord and Savior, Saturday, May 20, 2023, at East Park Villa, Aurora. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate.

Johnny Goertzen

Johnny A. Goertzen, age 91, of Aurora, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 23 at the First Christian Church. Rev. Penny Schulz will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Aurora Cemetery at a later date.

Joyce Nielsen

Joyce Lavonne Nielsen, age 67, of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary. There will be no visitation.

Matthew "Matt" Boeding

Hastings resident Matthew G. “Matt” Boeding, 67, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings.     A Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 24, at St.