Jerome C. Scholz

Jerome Carl Scholz, age 82, of Shelby, Nebraska, passed away January 27, 2024 at Emerald Care Nursing and Rehab in Columbus. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby with Father Andrew Litt officiating.

Myron James Prososki

Myron James Prososki, age 71 of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away January 22, 2024 at the York General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Osceola with Father Thomas Au officiating.

Mary Ellen “Toodie” Wobig

Mary Ellen (Toodie) Schaecher Wobig, age 97, was born July 16, 1926, in Lindsay, Nebraska to Leo and Clara Schaecher. She passed away on January 22, 2024, in her daughter’s home in Lincoln, Nebraska. Toodie was the youngest of four girls. She attended Holy Family School, graduating in 1944.

Jerrold “Jerry” Thelen

Jerrold “Jerry” Thelen was born on July 11, 1941, to Hubert and Naomi (Clobes) Thelen in Great Bend, Kansas, and passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Columbus, Nebraska. The family moved to Shelby, Nebraska, in 1946. Growing up, Jerry was active in many sports and the Boy Scouts.

Welcome Alt

Welcome LucilleAlt died peacefully on December 22nd, 2023. She celebrated her 100th birthday in August. Welcome is survived by her daughter Del and her triplet daughters, Becky, Barbara and Beverly. She leaves behind seven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

Jadahn Schaefer

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jadahn Carl Schaefer, 27, of San Diego, California, (formerly of Columbus, Nebraska), died Friday, January 5, 2024, as a result of a motorcycle accident in California. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18th, from 4:00-8:00 PM at 1C Sanctuary in Columbus.

Jadahn Carl Schaefer

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jadahn Carl Schaefer, 27, of San Diego, California, (formerly of Columbus, Nebraska), died Friday, January 5, 2024, as a result of a motorcycle accident in California. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 18th, from 4:00-8:00 PM at 1C Sanctuary in Columbus.

Richard Johnson

Richard T. Johnson, age 88, of Stromsburg, Nebraska, passed away January 4, 2024 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Health Center in Osceola. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Evangelical Free Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Keet Redden officiating.

Frederick Larson

Frederick Joseph Larson, age 90, of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away January 5, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola. Memorial Service will be Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 2:00pm at Dubas Funeral Home in Osceola with Chaplin Andy Springer officiating.

Gayle E. Draeger

Gayle Ellen Draeger, age 87 of Osceola, Nebraska, passed away January 2, 2024 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Memorial services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Brookestone Acres Chapel, 4715 38th Street, Columbus, with Pastor Keet Redden officiating.