Vincent Seiker

Vincent Seiker, of Lincoln, died peacefully in his home in Lincoln, at the age of 97 on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Vincent was born on April 3, 1928, at home in Elmwood, to Mary Cecilia (Stander) and Edward Theodore Seiker. He attended Elmwood Public School and graduated in 1945.

Gerald "Jerry" Weakland

Gerald “Jerry” W. Weakland, 64, of Aurora, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his children and family.A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, at All Faiths Funeral Home.

Kevin Margritz

Kevin L. Margritz, 52, of Giltner passed away at his home Saturday, December 20, 2025. Visitation will be on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. with family present at Livingston Funeral Home in Hastings. A memorial service celebrating Kevin’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Edwin Heiden

Edwin C. Heiden, 78, of Sterling, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 5, 2026, at a Lincoln hospital.  He was born on February 2, 1947, at York and graduated from Hampton High School in 1965.  He then attended SCC Milford studying electrical technology.

Betty Crawford

Mrs. Betty R. Crawford passed away on Saturday, Jan 3, 2026, at the age of 91.  Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 9, 2026 at the Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral and Cremation Services of Muscatine.  Burial will be held in Muscatine Memorial Park Cemetery.

James Coleman

James “Jim” Marshall Coleman, 59, of Grand Island, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Jim had been battling cancer since March of 2023.Per Jim’s wishes, there will be no visitation or service.

Ronald "Ron" Wiese

Ronald J. “Ron” Wiese, 90, of Grand Island, formerly of rural Doniphan passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025.Visitation will be from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 4 at All Faiths Funeral Home.Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 5 at 10:30 a.m. at S.

Christine L. Lamprecht

Christine L. Lamprecht, 72, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. The Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 5 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Aurora. Rev. Rudy Flores will officiate.

Garry Gimpel

Garry Gimpel, 78, of Aurora, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Westfield Quality Care. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 3 at Pleasant View Bible Church in Aurora. Rev. Bob Gannon will officiate. Interment will be at the Aurora Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 - 7 p.

Robert Runion, Jr.

Robert Runion, Jr., 65, of Aurora, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, as the result of an automobile accident in Hall County. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Grand Island, with Rev. Don Buhrman officiating.