Obituaries

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body 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.

Body John A. “Jack” McKinney, 75, died on February 4, 2026 at St.

Body Bridget Butt, 56, of Archer, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Bickford Cottage in Grand Island, after a courageous battle with stage IV ovarian mucinous carcinoma.

Body Gerald W. “Jerry” Dittmer, 75, of Clarks, died on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Memorial Community Care in Aurora.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | February 12, 2026 Donald “Don” Everett Kramer, 74, of Central City, died Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at his home in Central City.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | February 12, 2026 Venice J. Fossberg, 90, of Nebraska City, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | February 12, 2026 Jean Marie (Keller) Matthews, 71, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Litzenberg Memorial Long Term Care in Central City. Services will be held on February 14th at 10:00 a.m.