Obituaries

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Dale Hanquist

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Dale Hanquist, 95, of Hordville, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Litzenberg Long Term Care in Central City. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home with Cory Lenners officiating. Visitation was held on Monday, March 23, 2026. Burial was at Lindale Cemetery near Hordville.
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| Christine Wait |

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The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | March 19, 2026 Christine Wait, 83, of Fullerton, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Grand Island Regional Hospital. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
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Cynthia Leigh Rutherford

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Cynthia Leigh Rutherford, known affectionately as Cindy, was a beacon of love, creativity, and compassion, whose light touched the hearts of many. Born on the 14th of May, 1957 in San Diego, California, Cynthia lived a life full of warmth and joy. Cynthia was a woman of faith, whose actions reflected her deep and unwavering belief in the teachings of Christianity. The prophet Isaiah wrote “but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Though there were trials in Cindy’s life, she did not lose sight of the hope she had in Jesus.
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Evelyn Erickson

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Evelyn Erickson, born December 23, 1927, in Thurston County, Nebraska, was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Funeral services were held on Monday, February 23, 2026 at the Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City.
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Mary Lou Djernes

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Mary Lou Djernes, 91, of Central City, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Litzenburg Long Term Care in Central City. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Central City with Pastor Francis Kinyua officiating. Public burial will be at the Central City Cemetery.