Obituaries

Carolyn J. (Paulsen) Matthie, 91, died peacefully on August 11, 2025, in the wonderful care of the staff at Crane Gardens Memory Care, with visits from her family prior to her passing. She held dear both her family and her faith in Jesus Christ.

It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of Derik Richard Brummet, better known by many as “Uncle Buck.” Derik left us on August 21, 2025, at the age of forty-two. Born in Kearney, Derik was someone who could light up any room.

Leonard Frederick Anderson, at the age of ninety-two, passed away peacefully at his home near Polk on August 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.

William B. “Willie” Beck January 4, 1944 - August 6, 2025 William B.

November 24, 1929 - August 1, 2025 George Dale Hedges George Dale Hedges, 95, of Central City, died on Friday, August 1, 2025 at Arbor Care in Fullerton. Funeral services for Dale will be held Friday, August 8th at the United Methodist Church, 2601 18th Avenue in Central City at 10:00 a.m.

November 19, 1976 - July 21, 2025 Funeral Services for Kelby R. Herman, age 48, of Norfolk formerly of Wayne were held at Our Savior Lutheran Church NORFOLK on Monday 10:30 a.m.

April 22, 1951 - July 26, 2025 James Wallace “Cowboy” Garretson James Wallace “Cowboy” Garretson, 74, of Marquette died with loved ones at his side, on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Country House Memory Care in Grand Island.

February 20, 1968 Randall Scott Paulsen, 57, of Central City, Nebraska, passed away at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island after a lengthy fight —one he fought with everything he had, right until the very end. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

May 20, 1959 - July 19, 2025 Sue Ellen Beed was called home to the Lord on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 66. She was born May 20, 1959 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Love you forever, Mom, Dad, Jason, Kevin, Brandon, Aaralyn, Bryleigh, & Jody Happy heavenly birthday Aaron! It’s hard to believe it’s been three years. I still wait for your phone call and there are times I can imagine you walking through the door.