It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathryn Kay Dawson who died peacefully in her home at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, Nebraska on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. She was surrounded by her wonderful caretakers and her son. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathryn, was a shining light to all that knew her.

Sheridan “Sherry” Harsh, 79, of Cambridge, passed away on June1, 2025 at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Nebraska. Cremation was chosen and services are scheduled for 10:30 AM on Monday morning, June 9, 2025 at the Trinity Community Church in Cambridge.

Glen H. Monter, age 94, of Elwood, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.

A Funeral Service for Barbara Beck will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, Nebraska with Reverend Dr.

Linda Sue (Larson) Sampy, 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones the morning of May 28, 2025. Linda was born on September 14, 1955 in Newman Grove, NE to Dale and Cora Larson and graduated from Newman Grove High School in 1973.

Jane C. Rupe passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at her home in Eustis, Nebraska at the age of 85. Jane was born on August 20, 1939, in Lexington, Nebraska to Christian and Martha (Fasse) Toberer. She graduated from Eustis High School with the class of 1957 and went on to earn her teaching certificate from Kearney Teaching College. Jane lived a life dedicated to teaching, music, and her community. She married Dennis Rupe in 1960.

Crystal Dawn Ward, mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Hillcrest Nursing home in McCook, NE, on May 19, 2025, at the age of 88. Crystal was born to William W.

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our wife and mother, Karen Ruth West (Johnson), who left us on November 5, 2024, at the age of 85. Karen touched the lives of all who knew her with her generosity, intelligence, loyalty, and strength.

Patricia Arlene (Heiser) Snyder, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Beaver City Manor in Beaver City, Nebraska. She was born on December 13, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska to William and Amy (Neiderhouse) Heiser.

Etienne Rene “E.R.” “Gene” Thooft was born May 14, 1930 to Ernest Joseph and Marie Virginia (Dobbelaere) Thooft in Limestone Township, Lincoln County, near Arco, Minnesota. He was baptized and confirmed at St.