Walter Bialas

Walter Bialas, 94, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, at the Genoa Community Hospital.Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Ss. Peter and Paul - Krakow. Burial was held in the Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery. McKown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Carla J. Scheffert

Carla J. Scheffert, age 82, of St. Cloud, formerly of Annandale, died Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, at Edenbrook of St. Cloud.Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Ken Tatkenhorst officiating.

Steven Edwin Nesbitt

Steven Edwin Nesbitt passed away Feb. 1, 2025.Mr. Nesbitt was born to Oliver and Mary Kathleen (Katie) Nesbitt on Aug. 8, 1950, in Grand Island.

James Chester Beck

James Chester Beck, Master Chief, retired, age 76, of Long Beach, Miss., passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025.James was born in Palmer on Feb. 17, 1948. He served the U.S. Navy honorably for 27 years.James was preceded in death by his father, Vernon Luft and mother, Gilda Trosper.

Jim C. Mobley

Jim C. Mobley, 74, of Fullerton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at his home.To honor Jim’s wishes, cremation will take place. A memorial gathering will be on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, from 2-5 p.m. at Eagle's Club in Fullerton. To send online condolences, please visit www.

Arlene Rae Hoffman

Arlene Rae Hoffman, 76, of Fullerton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Valley View Assisted Living in Fullerton.A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at Victory Baptist Church in Fullerton, officiated by Pastor Phil Tilson.

Richard Charles 'Rick' Swanson

Richard Charles “Rick” Swanson, 69, of Genoa, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at Augustana Lutheran Church in Genoa. Visitation is Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the church. Visitation will continue from 9-10 a.m.

Larry L. Schumacher

Larry L. Schumacher, 79 of Kearney passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan.

Elizabeth “Lib” Ann (Peck) Schultz

Elizabeth “Lib” Ann (Peck) Schultz, 92, of Columbus and formerly of Clarks, passed away Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 at Brookstone Acres in Columbus. Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Solt-Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Trent Wagner officiating.

Ray J. Hebda

Ray J. Hebda passed away on Nov. 9, 2024 in his home surrounded by family.Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18 at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Krakow, rural Genoa.Visitation will take place on Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the church with a 7 p.m. vigil to follow.