Obituaries

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | February 12, 2026 Patricia Anne Romsdal (known as Patty to everyone that knew her), 92, of Aurora, passed away peacefully at Aurora Memorial Community Care surrounded by family on February 5, 2026.

Body Jackie “Jack” Ray Lee, 87, passed away at his home in Central City on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the United Methodist Church in Central City.

Body Eileen L. Chader, 94, of Hordville, died on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Memorial Community Care Center in Aurora.

Body Katharine (Kathy) Margaret Freese (Elsberry, Colburn) of Omaha, passed away on December 21, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. A celebration of life open house will be held at the Glenvil American Legion on June 13, 2026 from 1:00 until 5:00 p.m.

Body The Republican-Nonpareil | January 29, 2026 Imogene Bethel (Anderson) Roscoe, 85, of Central City, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026, at her home, surrounded by love. A visitation was held on January 27, 2026 at Grace Lutheran Church in Central City.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | January 15, 2026 Carolynn Luce, 70, of Central City, passed away as a result of a car accident on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | January 15, 2026 Suzanne “Suzie” (Holz) Lester was born on January 27, 1941, in Central City, to Anna and Otto Henry August Holz. She was raised and educated in Central City and later graduated from Central City High School in 1959.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | January 15, 2026 Gary Lee Rudolf, 82, of St. Charles, Iowa, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | January 8, 2026 Douglas C. “Doug” Bryant, 83, of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Body The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | January 8, 2026 Karen F. (Lindquist) Foulk, 87, of Grand Island, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Tiffany Square.