Ronald Simmons

Ronald Simmons, age 87, formerly of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora. Ron’s wishes were to be cremated.  A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, March 19 at the Phillips Cemetery.   No Visitation.

Ken Werner

Ken R. Werner, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Memorial Community Care. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 6 at Messiah Lutheran Church. Rev. Rudy Flores will officiate. Interment will be at the Aurora Cemetery.

Robert Beretta

Robert Joseph “Bob” Beretta, 90, passed away peacefully on Feb. 1, 2026, in Carmichael, Calif. A small graveside service will take place at the San Luis Cemetery in San Luis Obispo, Calif. at a later date.Born on June 14, 1935, in Bakersfield, Calif.

Gordon Klein

Gordon Ray Klein, 70, of Giltner, Neb., died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, doing what he loved most — enjoying the beautiful world around him with his family.Born in Palmer, Neb.

Lynn Kinne

Lynn Anthony Kinne, the son of Bryan and Lois (McConville) Kinne was born at McCook, Nebraska, on Jan. 11, 1974, and passed away on Feb. 25, 2026, at Aurora, Nebraska at the age of 52. Lynn grew up in McCook and graduated from McCook High School in 1992.

John Olson

John Olson, 91, of Aurora, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in Aurora. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 21 at Evangelical Free Church in Aurora, 1202 A Street, Aurora. Interment will be in the Monroe Evangelical Free Cemetery following the service at 1 p.m.

John "Jack" McKinney

John A. “Jack” McKinney, 75, died on February 4, 2026 at St. George Regional Hospital in St. George, Utah.John A. “Jack” McKinney, born July 4, 1950, to L. Ardyce and Vernon D. “Beanie” McKinney, lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and a deep commitment to family, community, and service.

Janice Opp

Janice Opp, age 84, of Aurora, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Memorial Community Care. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 14 at United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate. Interment will be in Aurora cemetery.

Judith (Ranard) Hosier

Judith Rae (Ranard) Hosier, age 84, of Giltner, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, following a short time in hospice.A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 13, at the Methodist Church in Giltner, where she was a member, with Pastor David Mendyk officiating. Casual dress.

Wayne Jones

Wayne Jones, age 74, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Westfield Quality Care. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 13 at Mamre Evangelical Free Church near Marquette.   Inurnment will be at the Mamre Evangelical Free Cemetery near Marquette.