Body Edward Lynn Richard was born March 18, 1949, to Vearl and Dorothy (Haines) Richard in Stratton, NE when his parents were traveling home to Parks from a shopping trip. He was the fourth son of a family of five boys and one girl.

Body Barbara Pfeiffer (Binder), of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed quietly in her sleep in the latenight hours of Sunday, December 21, 2025, finally free from the pain a mortal coil can impart. She was 87.

Body MiHeCha McConnell passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on January 10, 1940 in Seoul, South Korea. She married Larry Elvin McConnell in 1970 in Seoul. Larry preceded her in death in January 1972.

Body Mark E. Heskett of Mc-Cook, NE passed away Friday, December 26 peacefully at home. He was 76 years old. He was born in McCook on July 6, 1949, the eldest child of Melvin & Mary (Jones) Heskett.

Body Arlene Newcomb, a longtime resident of Bartley, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Highland Park Retirement Home in Mc-Cook. She was 93 years of age.

Body Dennis Dee Gardner, age 79, of Arapahoe, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Memorial Community Care, in Aurora, Nebraska. He was born on December 30, 1945, in Arapahoe, Nebraska to Vernon and Marjorie (Stagemeyer) Gardner. Dennis was the oldest of three.

Body Mary Leann Alexander was born in Wilsonville, Nebraska to Wayne and Bernice (Ankenman) Kasson on December 20, 1943. A proud graduate of Wilsonville High School in May of 1962, her educational foundation set the stage for a life dedicated to family and community.

Body Edward Richard, of Bartley, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Tri Valley Health in Cambridge. He was 76 years of age.

Body Marilyn Ruth (Trail) Newcomb, 86, passed away December 7, 2025 at Oak View in Autumn Lake, Silver Springs, MD. She was born January 8, 1939 to Rollin A. and Elynnor M. (Hoyt) Trail in Greeley, Weld County, CO.

Body Gayle Lewis Kircher was born October 27, 1929 to Albert and Ola (Elms) Kircher on the family farm in rural Red Willow County, Nebraska. He lived a life characterized by dedication, hard work, and a deep connection to his faith and family.