Linda Kohtz

Linda Ruth Kohtz (Ott), 68, of Sutton, passed away on September 5, 2022, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, from Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. Linda, daughter of Wilber and Marie Ott (deceased), was born on October 26, 1953 and grew up in Giltner.

Betty Davidson

Betty Davidson, age 87, of Aurora, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Memorial Community Care. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 17 at the United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate.

Naomi Wilkins

Naomi Wilkins, age 92, of Harvard, formerly of Aurora, passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at Harvard Rest Haven. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10 at the Chapel of Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Vivian Anderson

Vivian N. Anderson, 89, of Central City, died Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Litzenberg Long Term Care in Central City.  Funeral services will be Monday, Sept. 12, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church with Pastor Tom Lucas officiating.

Dorothy Simpson

Dorothy Marie Ang-Simpson, age 98 of Lincoln, formerly of Stromsburg, passed away September 4, 2022 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly officiating.

Sandra 'Sandy' Hettle

Sandra “Sandy” Hettle (Keller) passed away on September 5, 2022 at the Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church with concelebrants Fr. Don Burhman and Fr. Mark Maresh. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

Brett Bridge

Brett D. Bridge, 51, of Kearney, passed away September 1, 2022 at C.H.I. Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney due to complications from A.L.S.  He was surrounded by family and loved ones.  Services will be  held at 10:30 am, Sept. 8, 2022 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with Fr.

Stanley Penner

Stanley A. Penner, age 91, of Henderson, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at his home. Stan’s wishes were not to have any services.  Stan will be buried in the Faith Evangelical Bible Cemetery south of Henderson.  Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Larry Schultz

Larry D. Schultz, 60, passed away peacefully in his home from a sudden illness on August 8, 2022. In honor of Larry, a reception will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Jubilee in Ord. Larry was known and loved by all as “Big Lar” in Ord, his home since 1984.

Sharon Wert

Sharon R. Wert, age 76, of Grand Island, formerly of Aurora, passed away August 29, 2022 at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.    Funeral Services will be held Friday, September 2 at 2:30 p.m. at Aurora United Methodist Church, 1104 A Street with Pastor Michelle Reed officiating.