Anna J. Wollenburg
Anna J. Wollenburg

With fond memories and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Anna Josephine Wollenburg, on November 21, 2025.

Christopher "Melvin" Ray
Christopher "Melvin" Ray

Christopher Michael Ray, known affectionally as Chris or "Melvin" to his close friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. He was born in Beatrice, NE, on May 25, 1972 to Gary and Barbara (Mueller) Ray. He and Kristie Ray were married

Christine Anne Osmond
Christine Anne Osmond

Christine Anne Osmond was born on May 21, 1956, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Curtis and Olive (Norrell) Hoyme. She passed away on November 7, 2025, at BryanLGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 17 days. Christine was one

Darrel Fredrich Fett
Darrel Fredrich Fett

Darrell Fredrich Fett was the son of Dora and Fred Fett. He was born at home September 18, 1934, on the farm near Reynolds, Nebraska, weighing 9 pounds 8 ounces. He graduated from Reynolds High School in 1953 where he had played basketball and ran track.

Donald Lee Itzen
Donald Lee Itzen

Donald Lee Itzen, age 88, passed away on November 14th, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17th, 1937, on a farm south of Concordia, Kansas to Henry D. and Renste (Mier Onnen), the youngest of 6 kids. His family moved to Gilead Nebraska w

Roland David Crays
Roland David Crays

Roland David Crays, age 87, of Tobias, Nebraska passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family members and his beloved four-legged furry companion, Bear. Rollie was born February 4, 1938 in Tobias, a son of the late Donald and

Larry W. Trumble
Larry W. Trumble

Larry W. Trumble, 77, of Beatrice, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 17, 1948, in Concordia, Kansas, to Charles and Lena (Cyr) Trumble. Larry grew up in Greenleaf, Kansas, and graduated from Gre

David Gary Smith
David Gary Smith

David Gary Smith passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Beatrice to Jack G. and Betty I. (Gary) Smith. Dave graduated from Beatrice High School in 1964 and entered the United States Navy on August

Scott Allen Schroeder
Scott Allen Schroeder

It is with loving hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Scott Allen Schroeder. He was born September 12, 1960, and passed away on November 7, 2025, with deep faith in Christ and a life full of love, creativity, and prayer. He was baptized and

Debra Syas
Debra Syas

Debra Syas, 61, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. She was born in Omaha on June 20, 1964, to Robert and Sharon (Garner) Syas. Debra had a free-spirited soul. She had an unconditional love for animals, especially horses.

Gregory L. Jack
Gregory L. Jack

We celebrate the life of Gregory Lee "Greg" Jack, born on November 14, 1971, in Eugene, OR, who passed away on November 13, 2025, 1 day shy of his 54th birthday.

Marlene Ruth Busboom
Marlene Ruth Busboom

Marlene Ruth Busboom, age 89, of Adams, passed away peacefully Thursday night, November 13, 2025, at Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams. She was born on January 11, 1936, in Beatrice to Martin and Engelina (Tholen) DeBuhr. Marlene graduated from Filley

Ronald Lee Scott
Ronald Lee Scott

Ronald L. "Ron" Scott, 78, died Saturday November 8, 2025 at UNMC in Omaha, NE. Visitation will be 9 a.m., Saturday, November 15 at the Washington Methodist Church with the funeral service following at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Fairbury C

Elnadean R. Singleton
Elnadean R. Singleton

Elnadean R. Singleton, 91, of Liberty, died Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025, at Whispering Winds Cottage in Beatrice. She was born on February 4, 1934, in Waterville, KS to Perry and Regina (Boeschling) Lohse. Elnadean graduated from Marysville High

Ralph Merlin Larsen
Ralph Merlin Larsen

Ralph Merlin Larsen, 96, of Beatrice passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, Ralph was born on August 23, 1929, in rural Virginia, Nebraska, to Clarence A. and Dora Loree (Le Poidevin) Larsen. Ralph attended Holmesville High School and graduated in 1947

Judy L. Collins
Judy L. Collins

Judy L. Collins, 82, of Beatrice passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday November 4, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1943, in Freeburn, Kentucky to Clarence and Ruby (Rutledge) Espy. Judy was one of ten children growing up in the Kentucky and West Virg

Marvin L. Zimmerman
Marvin L. Zimmerman

Marvin Lee Zimmerman, 85, of rural Plymouth passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Born to Ally and Florence (Felderman) Zimmerman on April 27, 1940, in Beatrice, NE, Marvin was a faithful and humble man who served his family and communit

Beverly Ruth (Provenzo) Irwin
Beverly Ruth (Provenzo) Irwin

Beverly Ruth (Provenzo) Irwin, 91 years of age, of Beatice passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born on November 10, 1933 in Warren, Pennsylvania to Charles and Gwendolyn (Hogue) Provenzo. A full obi

Jana Lynn (Yost) Watts
Jana Lynn (Yost) Watts

Jana Lynn (Yost) Watts, 54 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at her daughter’s home in DeWitt surrounded by family on Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1971 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Martin and Lynnda (Sardeson) Yost. Jana gradu

Maxine I. (Forden) Gowen
Maxine I. (Forden) Gowen

Maxine I. Gowen, a beloved soul whose radiant spirit blessed this world for 83 heartfelt years, sadly left us on Sunday, November 2, 2025. A longtime resident of Beatrice, she was born on April 9th, 1942, to the late Renken and Etta M. (Fossler) Forden, w

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