Dean Bankson

Dean Amos Bankson, 93, of Central City, formerly of Hordville, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at The Oaks in Central City. Memorial services for Dean and Karen Bankson will be Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Central City.

Nancy (Craft) Kuehner

Nancy Laurene (Craft) Kuehner, age 90, of rural Phillips, passed away May 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home.  Dan Naranjo officiating.  Visitation will take place one hour before the service.

Lois (Mohr) Plate

Lois (Mohr) Obermeier Plate, 94, of Aurora, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 15, 2025, just one week shy of her 95th birthday. Funeral services celebrating Lois’ life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora. Rev. Rudy Flores will officiate.

Robert "Rob" Kunze

Robert “Rob” R. Kunze, 46, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Polk County.A Celebration of Rob’s life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Monroe Evangelical Free Church – 1001 West 18th Road in Phillips. Pastor Joe Malarkey will offer words of comfort.

Frederick "Freddie" Farrell

Frederick “Freddie” Farrell  passed away on May 7, 2025.With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our beloved son, Freddie Farrell, who left this world far too soon at just 2 years and 3 months-old.Freddie was a bright light in every life he touched.

Kristi Gustafson

Kristi Ann (Merritt) Gustafson, 74, moved to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her Aurora home.   She left our worldly home very peacefully surrounded by her husband, Mark, and her three daughters, Becky Goertzen, Jenny Nachtigal and Lindy Gustafson.

Janet (Lantzer) Talich

Janet Eileen Talich (Lantzer), age 74, of Omaha, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving daughters on May 4, 2025.Born on July 31, 1950, in Aurora, Jan was the daughter of Maurice and Iola Lantzer.

Melva Green

Melva A. Green, Lincoln, formerly of Aurora, age 94, passed away peacefully at her assisted living home on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Cremation has been held.

Elmiran "Al" Boehr

Elmiran “Al” Boehr, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Born on October 16, 1942, in Dearborn, MI, to Elmer and Esther (Steingard) Boehr.

Gladys Lauhead

Gladys Irene tenBensel Bird Lauhead passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025. She was born on February 18, 1931, in the “Little Brown House” in Arapahoe, to Frank and Florence (Heinen) tenBensel.