John "Jack" McKinney

John A. “Jack” McKinney, 75, died on February 4, 2026 at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah.John A. “Jack” McKinney, born July 4, 1950, to L. Ardyce and Vernon D. “Beanie” McKinney, lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and a deep commitment to family, community, and service.

Janice Opp

Janice Opp, age 84, of Aurora, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Memorial Community Care. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 14 at United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate. Interment will be in Aurora cemetery.

Judith (Ranard) Hosier

Judith Rae (Ranard) Hosier, age 84, of Giltner, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, following a short time in hospice.A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, at the Methodist Church in Giltner, where she was a member, with Pastor David Mendyk officiating. Casual dress.

Wayne Jones

Wayne Jones, age 74, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Westfield Quality Care. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 13 at Mamre Evangelical Free Church near Marquette.   Inurnment will be at the Mamre Evangelical Free Cemetery near Marquette.

Marvin Koozer

Marvin Lynn Koozer, 89, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Memorial Community Care.   Lynn’s wishes were to be cremated.  A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 11 at the Aurora United Methodist Church.  Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate.

Lois Jensen

Lois Jensen, age 98, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Memorial Community Care. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, February 5 at Westside Covenant Church in Aurora. Pastor Karl Larson will officiate. No visitation.

Eileen Chader

Eileen L. Chader, 94, of Hordville, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Memorial Community Care Center in Aurora.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 2, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Westside Covenant Church in Aurora with Pastors John McKinney and Karl Larson officiating.

Jimmy Thayer

Jimmy Thayer, age 85, formerly of Hampton, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 31 at Pleasant View Bible Church in Aurora. Rev. Bob Gannon will officiate.

Jacqueline Corby

Jacqueline Corby, age 81, formerly of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the Legacy Square in Henderson. A Celebration of Life Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January, 31 at the Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora. Rev. Rudy Flores will officiate.

Blake Wilde

With great sadness, we share the passing of our incomparable husband, father and friend Blake Wilde. Blake died on January 22, 2026, surrounded by family and friends at his home in Lincoln, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.