Ann Connell

Ann Louise (Carries) Connell was born in Aurora, Nebraska, on June 25, 1941, to loving parents Elmo K. and Elinor E. (Gorham) Carnes. She passed away on April 9, 2026.Ann grew up on the family farm at Chapman, Nebraska, where she also attended school. She was active in 4-H, cheerleading and band.

Kenneth W. Pester, “Kenny”

Kenneth W. Pester, “Kenny”, 86, of Mullen, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Cozad, Nebraska.He was the oldest of three children born to Wendell and Frances (Wells) Pester on Aug. 26, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Gregory Stull

Gregory Owen Stull, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him.Rosary was held April 6, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kimball with Father Sagar officiating, memorial services followed the rosary.

Shirley Hubbard

Shirley Ann (Boyer) Hubbard passed away March 21, 2026, at home. She was born to Kenneth B. and Maude A. Boyer in Mullen, Nebraska, on June 19, 1952. She joined two older sisters, Kenneth A (Vic Scheer) and Rosalea G (Leon Gift). Later, her brother Kenneth J. joined them.

Donaldeen Connealy

Donaldeen Mary Connealy died at age 90 on March 18, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska.Born Aug. 5, 1935, in Gordon, Nebraska, as the youngest daughter of Hop and Helen Vinton, Donnie was raised on their ranch in Cherry County.After attending middle school at St.

Myra Fackler

Myra Elizabeth Fackler, 95, of Wellfleet, Nebraska, passed away on March 14, 2026, at The Maples of Centennial Park Care Center in North Platte.Myra and her twin sister, Mildred, were born on June 29, 1930, in Mullen, Nebraska, to Robert and Elsie (Reigle) Prentice.

Bertha Downing

Bertha “Bert” Maude Downing, age 73, a wife, mother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on Feb. 26, 2026, at Cherry County Hospital in Valentine, Nebraska.Born on Aug. 20, 1952, in Alliance, Nebraska, Bertha was the daughter of Ray and Leon Bassett.

Richard Macke

Richard Lee Macke passed away on Feb. 11, 2026, in his home surrounded by family.Richard Lee Macke was born on Aug. 21, 1949, to Edgar and Pauline (Boyer) Macke in Mullen, Nebraska. Known to most as Dick, he grew up in Mullen and graduated from Mullen Public Schools in 1967.

Randall Jacobs

Randall “Randy” Jacobs, 67, of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on Dec. 12, 2025, at the family farm in Chula, Missouri. He was born on May 12, 1958, to Deane and Rita (Sowder) Jacobs.Randy attended Meadville High School, where he graduated in 1976.

Gerald Ritenour

Gerald Paul Ritenour was born in the Sandhills of Nebraska in May 1939 along with his twin brother, Darrell, to Paul and Evelyn Ritenour.