Magdalene "Peg" (Rieken) Thomsen

February 20th 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

Magdalene "Peg" (Rieken) Thomsen

Magdalene "Peg" (Rieken) Thomsen

February 20th 2026, 6:00 PM UTC

Magdalene "Peg" (Rieken) Thomsen

Joyce Pollman

December 5th 2025, 12:40 PM UTC

Evelynn Joyce Pollman, known to all as Joyce, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 90. Joyce was born on April 15, 1935, in Barneston, to Joe and Evelynn (Moran) Robinson.

Glenda L. Lawson

December 5th 2025, 9:00 AM UTC

Glenda L. Lawson, 75, of Beatrice, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. She was born on March 1, 1950, in Beatrice to Glenn and Audrey (Templeton) Ault. Glenda grew up in Beatrice and graduated from Beatrice Hi

Glen A. Burenheide

December 4th 2025, 12:51 PM UTC

Glen A. Burenheide, 55, of Adams passed away at his home, on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 8, 1970, in West Point to Allen and Geraldine (Brester) Burenheide. Glen graduated from Howells High School in

Manetha M. Holle

December 2nd 2025, 4:31 PM UTC

Manetha M. Holle, 88, of Hanover, KS, died November 30, 2025, at the Hanover Hospital surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Friday, December 5, from 4–8 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5–7 p.m. A funer

Lorraine Eileen Beil

November 28th 2025, 2:10 PM UTC

Lorraine Eileen Beil, 73, of Beatrice, died Wednesday night, November 26, 2025, at her sister’s home in Lincoln after a long battle with cancer. She was born on September 26, 1952 at Fort Lee, Virginia, the ?rst child of Forest Greeley and LaVonne J

Spencer D. Lohse

November 28th 2025, 12:43 PM UTC

Spencer D. Lohse, age 37, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died November 24, 2025. Visitation is Thursday, December 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday,

Jacquelyn "Jackie" J. Stake

November 26th 2025, 1:02 PM UTC

Jacquelyn "Jackie" J. Stake, 88, of Beatrice died on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Society of Beatrice. She was born on December 26, 1936 on a farm between Liberty and Burchard to William H. and E. Irene Morris. The fa

Clayton Scott

November 26th 2025, 9:45 AM UTC

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Clayton Leonard Scott on November 24, 2025, just two days shy of his 94th birthday. Clay was born on November 26, 1931, in Bennet, NE. Clay married Carol Baker on June 3, 1962 in Wymore. He achieved

Roger Haack

Roger Galen Haack, born on the 11th of March, 1942, east of Elk Creek, Nebraska, passed away on the 22nd of November, 2025. Known for his compassionate and humble nature, Roger spent most of his life tirelessly serving his community. A supportive and thou

Michael Russell

Michael “Mike” Shane Russell, 68 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on July 12, 1957, in Glendale, California to Robert P. and JoAnn E. (Caspers) Russell. Mik

Betty Jane Smith

Betty Jane Smith May 15, 1941 — November 17, 2025 Odell Nebraska Betty Jane (Adsit) Smith, age 84, of Adams, Nebraska, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Gold Crest Nursing Home in Adams. She was born on her family’s ranch in Kirby, Montana,

Eleanor Schwan

Eleanor I. Schwan was born on March 1, 1928 in Daykin, NE to Ben & Emma Marschman, and she passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 at the age of 97. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Daykin and later confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church

Bonnie D. King

Bonnie D. King, 82, of Pueblo, Colorado, and a former resident of Wymore and Beatrice, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Her life was characterized by deep devotion to her family, a spiri

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 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 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

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, 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, 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, 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 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

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, 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

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, 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 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, 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, 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

Local

Manes Lanes open in Beatrice, backed by community support

Manes Lanes open in Beatrice, backed by community support

Nebraska referee Kevin Mar balances big games, busy schedule with NSAA, Big 12

Nebraska referee Kevin Mar balances big games, busy schedule with NSAA, Big 12

Fairbury’s FBLA chapter and JCH&L team up to join the fight against Alzheimer’s  

Fairbury’s FBLA chapter and JCH&L team up to join the fight against Alzheimer’s  

Volunteers Package More Than 19,000 Mercy Meals

Volunteers Package More Than 19,000 Mercy Meals

Jefferson County begins holding public working meetings to reshape proposed comprehensive plan, solar regulations

Jefferson County begins holding public working meetings to reshape proposed comprehensive plan, solar regulations