Evelyn Behrends

Evelyn Behrends, age 98, of Giltner passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Hampton. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, January 29 at the Christian Resource Center (CRC) near Giltner. Rev. Paul Nauman will officiate.

Thomas Wanek

Thomas K. Wanek, age 87, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 30 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Aurora. The Rev. Loras Grell and Rev. Chris Barak will be the Celebrants. Burial will be in St.

Wilbur Ruebsamen

Word has been received of the death of Wilbur Ruebsamen, brother of Neil Ruebsamen of Aurora. Wilbur was born and raised on a farm south of Giltner graduating with the class of 1955. He then went to UNL and graduated in 1960 in the ROTC with a degree in mechanical engineering.

Rolland and Dorothy Bamesberger

Rolland John Bamesberger passed away January 14, 2021 at his home at Johnson Lake, at the age of 95. He was born in rural Hamilton County, August 3, 1925 to John and Elizabeth (Troester) Bamesberger.  He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church.

Timothy Andersen

Timothy Dean Andersen, the son of Ardean and Annebell (Smith) Andersen, was born 23 July 1951 in Central City. He passed away in his home near Marquette, on January 11, 2021 of natural causes. For everyone’s safety, the family will hold an immediate family-only graveside memorial service at St.

Erma Hudnall

Erma Maie Hudnall was born December 24, 1925 in Washita County, Oklahoma to William Daniel Schmidt and Elizabeth (Hinz) Krause Schmidt. She passed away in Nebraska City, on January 10, 2021 at the age of 95 from Covid-19.

Stella Schaffert

Stella Schaffert, age 79, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Memorial Hospital. Stella’s wishes were to be cremated and for everyone’s safety, the family will hold a Celebration of Life at a future date.  Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Carol Jones

Carol Jones, age 83 of Colby, KS, formerly of Twin Lakes, east of Central City, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 15 at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary.    Rev. Penny Schulz will officiate.

Robert Shaneyfelt

Robert Ray Shaneyfelt, 80, of Tillson, New York passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born March 24, 1940 in Marquette, he was the son of the late Ralph Boyd and Margaret (McGee) Shaneyfelt.

Michael Johnson

Michael Todd Johnson, 59, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ.  Mike was born on Sept. 13, 1961, in Central City to Dale and Stanla (Scherffius) Johnson. Mike graduated from Aurora High School in 1980.