Obituaries

November 6, 1931 - April 15, 2025 On Tuesday, April 15, Jesus fulfilled his promise to Clara Lois Ludden. Having prepared a place for her, He came and took her to be with Him.

July 12, 1936 - April 16, 2025 Donna Rae Kucera Donna Rae Kucera, 88 of Palmer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, with her loving family by her side.

July 19, 1956 - December 2, 2024 Rebecca Sue “Becky” Freelend Rebecca Sue “Becky” Freelend, 68, of Marquette died Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Buffet Cancer Center in Omaha. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10 a.m.

January 10, 1947 - April 19, 2025 Dennis Otto Meyer Dennis Otto Meyer was born Jan 10th, 1947, at home near Palmer. He schooled in Palmer and later graduated from Northwest High School in Grand Island.

April 24, 1935 - January 7, 2025 Gary L. Kelsch, 77, died January 7, 2025, at his home in Grand Island.

April 24, 1935 - April 8, 2025 Lucas “Lyle” Djernes, 89, of Central City died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Bryan West in Lincoln. Graveside services will be Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2 p.m.

February 16, 1943 - February 23, 2025 Dick Vaughn, age 82 or Mission, Texas by way of Doniphan, formerly of Central City, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 in McAllen, Texas. He was born on February 16, 1943, the son of Virgil Verner Vaughn and Christine Louise Heleker Vaughn.

September 2, 1933 - April 2, 2025 LeRoy Allan Sheets, 91, passed away on April 2, 2025 at the Veterans Home in Kearney surrounded by family. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 11 a.m.

October 4, 1943 - March 28, 2025 Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10AM at Millard South High Schools main Gymnasium. JOHN A.

March 23, 1958 - March 16, 2025 Tim Granfield, age 66, of Aurora, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 21st at the Messiah Lutheran Church inAurora.