Larry Bockelman

Larry A. Bockelman, 75, of Aurora, formerly of Wisner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Memorial Community Care in Aurora, where he had resided for nearly one and a half years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11 a.m.

Bobbi Lynn Wendt

Bobbi Lynn Wendt, 57, passed away in her Ogallala home March 12, 2026 with her mother, Myra Bish, by her side.Born July 12, 1968, Bobbi was the daughter of Deryl and Myra Bish of Giltner and was a graduate of Giltner High School, Class of 1986.

Robert McNerney

Robert M. McNerney, 67, of Giltner passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026.Memorial service and celebration of Robert’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 20th, at Giltner Global Methodist Church.There is a gathering of family and friends from 5-7 p.m.

Lezlee Williams

Lezlee Elizabeth Patrice Williams of Lincoln passed away on March 7, 2026 after a 12 month fight against glioblastoma which she met with courage, determination, and hope.

Donna Simcoe

Donna R. (LaBrie) Simcoe passed away on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 in Princeton, N.J.Donna Rochelle (LaBrie) Simcoe was born June 27, 1943 in Hastings to Glenn and Lurye (Rader) LaBrie. She grew up in rural Giltner. She attended Giltner Public Schools until her senior year.

John Ferguson

John Ferguson, 85, Springfield, Mo., formerly of Marquette, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Castlewood Senior Living in Nixa, Mo. A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m., Saturday, March 21st at United Methodist Church in Aurora. Rev. Michelle Reed will officiate.

Rosie Reisinger

Rosie Reisinger, age 98, of Aurora, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Memorial Community Care.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary website at www.higbymortuary.com.

Darren Graves

Darren D. Graves, 58, of Aurora gained his wings and packed his tackle box for one last fishing trip on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha after a short battle with some health complications. He was surrounded with love by family and friends.

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.