Obituaries

Steven Ray Kelso, 62, of Central City, died on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Central City with Pastor Mark Hartley officiating.

Elva E. Wall, 104, of Aurora, died peacefully, November 27, 2025 at the Memorial Community Care Center in Aurora. Celebration of Life services will be 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 1511 N Y Road, Hampton. with Reverend Mark Hannemann officiating.

The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | April 9, 2026 Robert H. “Bob” Hilder, 85, of Central City, died on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home in Central City.

Donna Sue Cooper, 83, of Central City, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Litzenberg Long Term Care in Central City. Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 2, 2026 at First Christian Church in Central City at 11:00 a.m.

September 21, 1967 - March 27, 2016 STILL WITH US We learn to live With silent spaces, With empty chairs And unseen faces. That echoes softly Through the years, In whispered prayers And hidden tears.

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.

The Central City Republican-Nonpareil | March 19, 2026 Marty J. Miller, 85, of Lincoln, passed away March 3, 2026, surrounded by family.

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.

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.

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.