Richard Olson

Richard Ray Olson (known as Rich), 74, died Monday, April 3, 2023 at the Buffet Cancer Center of the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.  Rich was born on August 26, 1948, to Winston Atly and Nellie Corinne (Warren) Olson.

Thomas Dodson

Thomas Dodson, age 82, of Giltner, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Memorial Hospital in Aurora. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, April 14 at the Christian Resource Center, 603 South K Road, Giltner.  Pastor Paul Nauman will officiate.

Dale Wall

Dale Wall passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora. Dale’s Celebration of Life will be held at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora, on June 17 at 10 a.m. with a reception to follow at the Hampton Fire Department, in Hampton. No Visitation.

Beverly Vaught

Beverly Faye (Ohnesorge) Vaught, of Henderson, passed away on March 30, 2023 at the age of 89. Beverly was born October 12, 1933 on a farm near Strang, in Fillmore County. She was the second child of Herman and Alma (Hopken) Ohnesorge and was baptized into the Lutheran Faith on July 20, 1934.

Rebecca Sundberg

Rebecca Sue Sundberg, age 62, of Aurora, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, in Vancouver, Washington. Funeral Services were held at 1 p.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, Washington, with a livestream available to family and friends.

Dale Carriker

Hastings resident Dale E. Carriker, 66, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings.     Dale was born February 17, 1957, in Fort Huachuca, AZ to Orlo and Arlene (Stark) Carriker. He grew up in Phillips, where he attended elementary school.

Patrick "Pat" Smith

Patrick O. “Pat” Smith, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the age of 69. Pat was born in Aurora. Beloved husband of Debra K. Smith; devoted son of the late Thomas H. and Adah S. Smith; loving father of the late Stephanie N.

Gary Howell

Gary Howell, age 81, of Aurora, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 29 at the Aurora Cemetery. Pastor Justin Smith will officiate. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m.

Barb Ohmstede

Barb Ohmstede, 82, of Guide Rock, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at her home in Guide Rock. Memorial services were held Friday, at 11 a.m., March 17, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Guide Rock with the Rev. Dale Thiele officiating.

James Heffelfinger

James Heffelfinger, age 85, of Aurora, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023, at Westfield Quality Care. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.., Saturday, March 25 at the Chapel of Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora. Pastor Jim Garfield will officiate. Inurnment will be at 2 p.m.