Obituaries

Mary Beth Tesmer, 68, of St. Paul, died on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ernest “Ernie” J. Kosmicki was born on December 11, 1941 and went to his heavenly home on August 28, 2023 at the age of 81. Ernie was born to Victor and Mary (Blomstedt) Kosmicki at their home in Howard County.

Marlene R. Stark, 78, of Grand Island, died on Monday, August 28, 2023 at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.

Harriett Irene Nielsen, 96, of Dannebrog, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her home in Dannebrog. Memorial services were held on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Dannebrog.

Catherine K. Scarborough, 73, of Grand Island, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at CHI Health—St.

Anita Ray (George) Speece of Omaha passed away on August 24, 2023, surrounded by her children and secure in the love of her family and friends. Anita lived her life with incomparable integrity, unwavering dedication, and the rare ability to meet every high or low with pragmatism, grace, and immeasurable love.

Zachary M. Lepant, 28, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 as the result of an automobile accident in Merrick County, near Central City.

There is a lot less laughter and a little less gossip in Wolbach following the passing of one of the Greeley County community’s longtime residents last week. Judith “Judy” Marlene O’Gorman passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at CHI Health—Lakeside in Omaha, with her family by her side.

Leona A. Lorenzen, 87, of Kearney, (formerly of Farwell), died on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney.