Barbara Epp

Barbara Epp, age 76, of Omaha, formerly of Grand Island and Aurora, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Immanuel Courtyard Assisted Living in Omaha. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 15 at Higby-McQuiston Mortuary in Aurora.

Logan Meerkatz

Logan Meerkatz, 18 of Cleveland, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022.  Funeral services will be held jointly with his long-time friend Clay Palmer 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Cass Midway School, 5801 MO-2, Cleveland, Missouri, 64734.

Clarence Blase

Clarence William Blase, 91, of Hordville, died at his home on Thursday, August 4, 2022.  Funeral services will be on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Polk with Rev. David Ohlman officiating.  Visitation will be on Wednesday, August 10 from 5-7 p.m. at the church.

Judith Sandstrom

Judith A. Sandstrom passed away at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, on August 7, 2022 at the age of 81. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 10 at Westside Covenant Church in Aurora, Rev. Karl Larson will officiate.

Carl Peters

Carl D. Peters, age 97 of Henderson, died August 1, 2022 in Henderson.  He was born November 23, 1924 in Henderson to Daniel E. and Anna (Thieszen) Peters.  He attended school in District 33 until 8th grade, 2 ½ years of High School and 2 years of Bible School.

Lucile Bengtson

Lucile Bengtson, age 84, of Aurora, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 27 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hampton. Rev. Tim Wells will officiate.

Randy Smith

Randy Smith, age 75, of Lincoln, formerly of Aurora, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022, at Bryan/LGH East Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 6 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kronborg. Rev. Ruth Boettcher will officiate. Interment will be in St.

Noel Kealiher

Noel Edward Kealiher, 96, of York, died Friday, July 22, 2022 at York General Hospital. He was born December 14, 1925 to Moses Howard Kealiher and Mabel (Graves) Kealiher of rural Polk.  He attended grade school #66 in York County and graduated from Polk High School in 1943.

Shirley Obermeier

Shirley Obermeier, 91, of Aurora, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Memorial Community Care. A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 25 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Grand Island. Pastor Bill Pavuk will officiate.

Ronald "Ron" Dean Emken

Ronald Dean Emken, 74, of Grand Island, passed away June 20, 2022. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 28 at 10 a.m. at All Faiths Funeral Home. Dan Naranjo officiated. Burial followed the service in Bradshaw. Casual attire was requested.