Billy Manka

Billy Thomas Manka was born February 4, 1943, and passed away peacefully at Westfield Quality Care in Aurora, on December 22, 2025 at the age of 82. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.   Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora is in charge of arrangements.

Danny Marten

Danny Marten, age 77, of Aurora, formerly of Gothenburg, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Memorial Community Care. Danny’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 22 at Monroe Evangelical Free Church at Phillips.

Cassandra 'Cassie' Hahn

Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Hahn, 34, of Aurora, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family’s love, on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 17 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora. Rev. Rudy Flores will officiate.

Milvern 'Mel' Noffke

Milvern ‘Mel’ Noffke, 93, of Hampton, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at his home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, December 16 at Zion Lutheran Church, east of Hampton. Rev. Tim Wells will officiate.   Interment will be at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Carol Jansen

Carol (Carolyn) Jansen of Golden, CO, passed away Dec. 9, 2025 at the age of 87. Carol was born Jan. 5, 1938 in Stuart, to Wes and Vivian Cobb. As a child Carol enjoyed riding Shetland ponies, tap dancing and playing in her playhouse which was a gift from her parents on her fourth birthday.

Edward Steenburg

The Honorable Edward D. Steenburg passed away on December 7, 2025, at his daughter’s home in Lincoln, surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.Ed was born on January 15, 1953 in Aurora, to Dr. Edmund A. (Ned) and Patricia J. (McArthur) Steenburg.

Christina (Chris) Wykoff

Christina (Chris) Wykoff was born on June 18, 1957, to Bob and Ruth (Nelson) Wykoff and her big brother John. She passed away on December 4, 2025, in Grand Island. Chris’s wish was to be cremated, and inurnment will be in the Aurora Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at a later time.

Glenda "Jeannie" Glines

Glenda “Jeannie” J. Glines, 91, of Central City, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Litzenberg Memorial Long Term Care Center in Central City.Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul.

Lucky Seyler

The biggest, kindest, most loving and giving heart stopped beating on December 4, 2025. Lucky Seyler went to heaven in his sleep, lying next to the love of his life. His life will be celebrated on Thursday, December 11 at First Christian Church, 1015 L Street, Aurora.

Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell, 91, of Aurora, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025 at Memorial Community Care. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10 at Pleasant View Bible Church in Aurora. Rev. Bob Gannon will officiate.   Interment will be at the Aurora Cemetery.