Donna Simcoe

Donna R. (LaBrie) Simcoe passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Princeton, N.J.Donna Rochelle (LaBrie) Simcoe was born June 27, 1943 in Hastings to Glenn and Lurye (Rader) LaBrie. She grew up in rural Giltner. She attended Giltner Public Schools until her senior year.

John Ferguson

John Ferguson, 85, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Marquette, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Castlewood Senior Living in Nixa, Mo. A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, March 21st at United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate.

Rosie Reisinger

Rosie Reisinger, age 98, of Aurora, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Memorial Community Care.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.

Darren Graves

Darren D. Graves, 58, of Aurora gained his wings and packed his tackle box for one last fishing trip on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha after a short battle with some health complications. He was surrounded with love by family and friends.

Ronald Simmons

Ronald Simmons, age 87, formerly of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora. Ron’s wishes were to be cremated.  A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 19 at the Phillips Cemetery.   No Visitation.

Ken Werner

Ken R. Werner, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Memorial Community Care. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 6 at Messiah Lutheran Church. Rev. Rudy Flores will officiate. Interment will be at the Aurora Cemetery.

Robert Beretta

Robert Joseph “Bob” Beretta, 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, in Carmichael, Calif. A small graveside service will take place at the San Luis Cemetery in San Luis Obispo, Calif. at a later date.Born on June 14, 1935, in Bakersfield, Calif.

Gordon Klein

Gordon Ray Klein, 70, of Giltner, Neb., died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, doing what he loved most — enjoying the beautiful world around him with his family.Born in Palmer, Neb.

Lynn Kinne

Lynn Anthony Kinne, the son of Bryan and Lois (McConville) Kinne was born at McCook, Nebraska, on Jan. 11, 1974, and passed away on Feb. 25, 2026, at Aurora, Nebraska at the age of 52. Lynn grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1992.

John Olson

John Olson, 91, of Aurora, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Aurora. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 21 at Evangelical Free Church in Aurora, 1202 A Street, Aurora. Interment will be in the Monroe Evangelical Free Cemetery following the service at 1 p.m.