Obituaries

Norman Dean Mangelsen

Norman Dean Mangelsen

Norman Dean Mangelsen

Norman Dean Mangelsen, 73, of St. Edward, passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, at Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk.A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Palmer-Santin Funeral Home in Fullerton.
Robert Lee Boardman

Robert Lee Boardman

Robert Lee Boardman

Aug. 30, 1936 - Jan. 14, 2026Robert Lee Boardman, 89, of Bellevue, was born Aug. 30, 1936, to Bob and Mabel (Nauenburg) Boardman in rural St. Edward. He passed away on Jan. 14, 2026.He attended District 14 in Nance County and attended Belgrade High School.
Bernadine ‘Bernie’ Ruth

Bernadine ‘Bernie’ Ruth

Bernadine ‘Bernie’ Ruth Batenhorst

Dec. 9, 1930 - Jan. 23, 2026Bernadine “Bernie” Ruth Batenhorst, 95, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Boone County Health Center, Albion.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids, with Rev.
Jane A. McIntyre

Jane A. McIntyre

Jane A. McIntyre

Jane A. McIntyre, 96, of Grand Island, passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at Lebensraum Assisted Living in Grand Island.A Celebration of Jane’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, at the United Methodist Church in Wolbach.
Jeffrey Allan Cunningham

Jeffrey Allan Cunningham

Jeffrey Allan Cunningham

Family has received word that Jeff passed away on Dec. 20, 2025, in San Diego, Calif., after a long battle with health issues. Jeff chose cremation and his ashes are to be scattered in the Pacific Ocean.Jeff was born in Fullerton on May 16, 1959, to Ivan and Shirley (McCray) Cunningham.
Clara Agatha Kula

Clara Agatha Kula

Clara Agatha Kula

Clara Agatha Kula, 92, of Fullerton, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, at Cloverlodge Care Center in St. Edward.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fullerton. Burial will follow at St.
Dr. Stacy E. Charf

Dr. Stacy E. Charf

Dr. Stacy E. Charf

Dr. Stacy E. Charf passed away on Dec.19, 2025.Funeral service for Dr. Stacy E. Charf, 56 of Neligh, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin, with Father Mark McKercher officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh.
William ‘Bill’ T. Shotkoski

William ‘Bill’ T. Shotkoski

William ‘Bill’ T. Shotkoski

William “Bill” T. Shotkoski, 70, of St. Edward, passed away on Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at his home near St. Edward.Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, at St. Edward Catholic Church with Rev. Matt Gutowski officiating. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery.
Raymond Fred Henry Ehlers

Raymond Fred Henry Ehlers

Raymond Fred Henry Ehlers

Raymond Fred Henry Ehlers, 89, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at Gateway Vista in Lincoln. He was born on Oct. 6, 1936, in Nebraska City to Louis and Letha Ehlers and was the second of five children.
Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Wieck

Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Wieck

Patricia ‘Pat’ Ann Wieck

Patricia Ann Wieck, lovingly known as Pat, 78, of Worms, passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 14, 2025, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and unwavering strength.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church in Worms.