Harvey Blase

Harvey G. Blase, age 79, of Central City, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Central City.  A visitation will be held on Friday, July 18 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Connie Koch

Connie Jean Koch, daughter of Jack and Jean Koch, was born in Grand Island, on March 28, 1963, and passed away in Grand Island on June 25, 2025, at the age of 62.Connie grew up in Grand Island and discovered her passion for cosmetology.

Dr. Steven Rothenberger

Steven Rothenberger, 77, of Kearney, passed away on July 4, 2025, at Bethany Home in Minden. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on July 25, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney, with Pastor Sharon Rees officiating. A private family interment will take place at the Kearney Cemetery.

Sharon Zierott

Sharon Kay Zierott, age 65, of Marquette, died on July 1, 2025 in Nashville, TN. She was born on June 1, 1960 to Roger and Virginia (Medow) Kaiser in Aurora. She attended Hampton Lutheran School, Bradshaw Public School, and graduated from Concordia High School in Concordia, MO.

Beverly Petersen

Beverly Jean Petersen, 72, passed away at Westfield Quality care in Aurora on July 5, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 9 at the chapel of Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora.   Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Henry Obermeier

Henry O. Obermeier (Hank) passed away Jan. 7, 2025 at Linden Court. Hank was born in Giltner on Dec. 29, 1935, at home to Henry A. and Ida (Sundermeier) Obermeier.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the Phillips Cemetery near Phillips.

Tiffanie Jones

Tiffanie Jones, age 44, of Aurora, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 23, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m.. Tuesday, July 1 at the Presbyterian U.C.C. Pastor Penny Schulz will officiate.

Elvera Willcock

Elvera Willcock, age 90, of Stockham, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Westfield Quality Care in Aurora.Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 26 at Westside Covenant Church in Aurora. Rev. Karl Larson will officiate. Interment will be at the Stockham Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

Beth Niles

Beth Niles, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025 at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island.Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 25, from 5-7 p.m. at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary. Services to be held Thursday, June 26 at 10 a.m.

John Helms

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John R. Helms (age 75). John passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 21, 2025 from cancer.No visitation or funeral service will be held per John’s wishes.