Barbara Victoria “Vickie” Traver, age 67, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home. She was born to Floyd Duane and Barbara Jean Breinig on July 18th, 1957, in Long Beach, California.

A celebration of life service for Schehera Zade will be held at a later date. Inurnment will follow at the Orleans Cemetery in Orleans, Nebraska.

Calvin Gail Sweet, age 87, of Edison, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. He was born on April 10, 1938 in a barn made into a house in Artesian, South Dakota to Orville H. and Marie (Breen) Sweet.

Funeral services for Dr. Cynthia Jane Kahle (“Cindy”) was held on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at 10:30 a.m.

C. Ruth Sughroue was born on February 7, 1927 at the family homestead southwest of McCook, Nebraska to Austin Wilson Dutcher and Minnie (Tucker) Dutcher.

Wayne Earl Heathers was born October 19, 1934 in a farm house in Harlan County, Nebraska and passed away peacefully June 16, 2025 at the Wauneta Care Center, Wauneta, Nebraska at the age of 90. With both of his older brothers off to WWII, Wayne grew up early helping his parents in their wheat fields and independent oil and tire shop.

A Memorial Service for Judy C. Vaughn will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

A Memorial Service for Larry D. Tams was held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Alma, Nebraska, with Pastor Daren Popple officiating. A private inurnment was held prior to the service at the Alma Cemetery.

Burdene Kasson, age 101, of Beaver City, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the Beaver City Manor, Beaver City, Nebraska. She was born on January 18, 1924 to Emmett & Josephine (Brown) Walker.

Every time I meet with young Nebraskans, I come away with a renewed sense of purpose. Their energy, curiosity, and commitment to improving their communities remind me why public service matters and why we must continue building a future worthy of them.