Joseph Edward Grella

Joseph Edward Grella, 65, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in Shawnee, Okla. Born on July 28, 1960, in Cheyenne, Wyo., to Edward and Jayme (Pickrel) Grella, Joe lived life on his own terms: fast, loud, and full of adventure.

Robert ‘Bob’ Hawthorne

Robert “Bob” Hawthorne, 87, of Columbus, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at his home.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Tuesday, May 26, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church with Father Nicholas Mishek celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Monday, from 5-7 p.m.

Carol Sue Reed

Carol Sue Reed, age 82, of Kearney, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at Kearney Regional Medical Center.Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 23rd, 2026 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Axtell with Father Josh Brown officiating.

Richard Alan Schank

Richard Alan Schank, 79, of Clarks, died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at his home in Clarks. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at the family’s home in rural Clarks on Saturday, May 23, 2026, from 2-5 p.m. His ashes will be spread at a later date.

Ruth Myers

Ruth Myers passed away peacefully at Tabitha Nursing Home in Lincoln the morning of Tuesday, May 5, 2026.A memorial service in her honor will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Fullerton Community Church with Pastor Joy officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.

Don E. Hannappel

Don E. Hannappel, 71, of Clarks, died on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Bickford Senior Living in Grand Island. Funeral mass will be held Friday, May 1, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clarks at 10:30 a.m. with Father Joe Hannappel officiating.

Max Charles Voichahoske

Max Charles Voichahoske, 21, of Fullerton, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, April 26, 2026.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Fullerton. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery.

Robert ‘Bob’ R. Rother

Robert "Bob" R. Rother, 71 of Genoa, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the Community Hospital - LTC in Genoa.He was born Nov. 4, 1954, in Wolbach, to Henry and Ethel Rother. He was one of 18 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Rother. He attended school in Wolbach and graduated from Wolbach High School.

Anne Sumption

Anne Sumption was born Feb. 21, 1950, in Fullerton to Ray and Fern Trosper.  A decades long resident of Moscow, Idaho, Anne passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Cascadia of Lewiston at the age of 76.

Carl Leon Rieck

Carl Leon Rieck, 83, of Fullerton, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 10, 2026, at Palmer-Santin Funeral Home in Fullerton, with Pastor Joy Church officiating.