Death Notice

Kathryn Cole (sister of Beth Lindblade) grew up in Osceola and passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026.Celebration of life is pending but will be held in Omaha.More information will be released when made available.

Marvin Hablitzel

Marvin D. Hablitzel, 89, of Lincoln, died on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Eventide Care Home in Lincoln.  Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Clarks Cemetery with Trent Wagner officiating.

Peg (Leu) Speck

On the morning of May 2, 2026, Peg lost her battle to lymphoma and passed peacefully at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her children, her siblings, her husband, and very dear friends.Peggy Louise was born in York, Nebraska to Duane and Pearl (Teegerstrom) Leu.

Dale G. Anderson

Dale G. Anderson, loving husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully at home April 21, 2026. He was 90 years old.Born December 12, 1935, to Forrest D. and Mildred M. (Dick) Anderson. Dale grew up on the family farm near Stromsburg, Nebraska.

Peg Speck

On the morning of May 2, 2026 Peg lost her battle to lymphoma and passed peacefully at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her children, her siblings, her husband, and very dear friends. Peggy Louise was born in York, Nebraska to Duane and Pearl (Teegerstrom) Leu. She grew up in Stromsburg.

Dale Anderson

Dale G. Anderson, loving husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully at home April 21, 2026.

Alice Jane Oquist

Alice Jane Oquist, age 90, of Stromsburg, Nebraska, passed awayApril 26, 2026 at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg.Memorial services will be Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Swede Home with Pastors Evan and Hillary Christensen officiating.

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.

Margaret “Peg” Vrbka

Margaret Mary (Peg) Vrbka, age 89, of Omaha, passed away peacefully on March 29 with family by her side. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on May 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.

Garth Vopalensky

Garth Charles Vopalensky August 8, 1955 – April 18, 2026 Garth Charles Vopalensky, 70, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.Garth was born on August 8, 1955, in Fremont, Nebraska.