Obituaries from October 2025

Feb. 21, 1927 - Sept. 28, 2025 HASTINGS, Neb. - Duane E. Webb, age 98, of Hastings, Nebraska, formerly of Arapahoe, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Grand Island VA Care Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. He was born in Randolph, Kansas on February 21, 1927 to Harold and Viola (Frazier) Webb...

Dec. 1, 1939 - Sept. 28, 2025 MINNEAPOLIS, Kan. - Terry Gartner, of Minneapolis, KS, met the Lord Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 28, 2025. At age 85, he passed away at home with family by his side and peacefully entered God’s Kingdom. Terry was born December 1, 1939, in Cedar Rapids, IA to Donald and Viola Gartner. He graduated from Minneapolis High School in 1958 before attending San Bernardino College in California and the University of Nebraska School of Architecture in Lincoln, NE...

Linda Louise Boner was born in Corpus Christie, Texas to Wray and June M. (Kleckinger) Emrich on December 19, 1949. Her father was a career military man, and the family made homes all over the country and around the world. Linda lived most of her adult life on her beloved farm in Frontier County, Nebraska. It was on the farm that Linda married Robert Boner on October 3, 2020. The two were together for more than 40 years...

David Lee Ferguson, a cherished family man and respected community member, passed away on August 17, 2025, at the age of 77 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Born on April 30, 1948, in McCook, Nebraska, to Dean and Bönnie (Myers) Ferguson, David’s life was a testament to the power of love, creativity, and kindness...

Roger Lee Taylor was born on July 24, 1935, in Dunlap, Iowa to Maurice and Edna (Allen) Taylor. He lived a life characterized by commitment to family, service, and community involvement. Roger graduated from Central High School in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1953, and later earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Roger served his country in the United States Army Reserve, an experience that instilled in him a deep sense of duty, patriotism, and humility...

Clairene Weimer, a former longtime resident of Hamlet, passed away Wednesday morning, October 8, 2025 at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center. She was 90 years of age. Cremation was chosen and services are pending at this time. Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook...

Janice Marie Elliott was born in Stratton, Nebraska on April 22, 1944 to Dors “Duke” and Eris (Smith) Marquardt. She graduated from Culbertson High in 1961. Janice married Robert Don Elliott on August 19, 1962 in Culbertson, where the couple lived their whole lives together. Janice moved to Highland Park Retirement Community in McCook in 2022...

Eunice AnnaLee Corey Kehler, 88 of Grand Island went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Tabitha Prairie Commons. Service will be at 1 PM Monday at the First Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Kevin Geurink officiating. Burial will be in the Grand Island Cemetery...

Clairene Ann Brunkhorst, daughter of Ernest and Sophia (Haarberg) Brunkhorst, was born on April 24, 1935, and initially resided on a farm near Hamlet, Nebraska. She had four siblings, Ansel, Ivan, an infant brother, and Eulene Busking all preceding her in death. God’s eternal salvation was bestowed by His grace to Clairene in baptism in the name of the Father, and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit on May 12, 1935. She was confirmed in her faith on August 10, 1947...

John (Jerry) Brown 77, passed away October 11, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Jerry was born September 8, 1948, to Bob and Phillis Brown. Jerry graduated from Cambridge High School in 1966, and continued farming with his father after graduation...

Lynn Biltoft, 52, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. His sudden departure has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held Wednesday, October 15th at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Columbus. In honor of his memory, the family encourages everyone to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt, just as he would’ve wanted...

Sharon Rose (Dowling) Felker passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. She was born in McCook, NE on March 17, 1940, to Russell Lyle and Fern Glee (Cassell) Dowling. She attended the McCook Public Schools, graduating from McCook Senior High School in 1958. She attended Doane College in Crete, NE...

Georgia Lutzi, formerly of Lincoln, passed away early Friday morning, October 10, 2025 at Community Hospital in McCook. She was 93 years of age. She was born on September 30, 1932 to Kenneth and Celia (Damm) Flory. She married Norman A. Lutzi on June 6, 1954...

Ricka Evans, age 74, has entered into the presence of the Lord on October 16, 2025, in Lincoln, NE. Services are pending at this time.

Wanda J Michaelis passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 16, 2025 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook Nebraska. She was 85. Wanda was born on January 21, 1940 in Dover, TN where she lived as a little girl until her family moved to Lincoln, NE. ...

A memorial service for Reita J. Anderson will be held on October 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska with Rev. Dr. W. Kirwin Stewart Jr. officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska...

Glenvil resident Jane “Mama Jane” Childs, 76, passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at her home after a valiant fight with cancer. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. Monday, October 27, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. ...

Dr. Corinne B. Phillips-Ward, also known as (“Doc,” “CPW,” and “Grandma Doc”) age 73, of McCook, NE passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025 following a courageous battle with ALS at her home outside of McCook. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and physician who will be missed dearly...

Titus Finn was born July 17th, 2020, to Tell and Bekah Deatrich. He adored his older brother, Zephaniah, whom he loved to follow everywhere, and his younger brother, Ezekiel, whom the family often joked, “he couldn’t stand, but couldn’t stand to be without.” He loved warm snuggles, wearing his spurs, checking cattle with Grandpa, and visiting both grandmas on the ranch...

Royal Eugene Anderson was born to Royal Edward and Bertha Mae (Hines) Anderson on August 14, 1936 in Ong, Nebraska. “Eugene” went to school at Geneva, Nebraska and then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for two years majoring in Agriculture...