Gary Edwin Fritch

Gary Edwin Fritch died on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln. He was 82 years old at the time of his passing. Gary was born in Humboldt on Jan. 12, 1944.

James R. "Doc" Haver

James R. "Doc" Haver, 88, passed away on Sept. 4, 2026, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg. Jim was born on March 24, 1938, in Greeley, Colorado to Mary Winona Roucis.After her marriage he was adopted by Joseph Haver and he called him dad.

Jane Kathleen Wahl

Jane Kathleen Wahl, 81 of Gothenburg, left this earthly life on Aug. 25, 2026, at Gothenburg. She was born in the Lexington Hospital to parents, Daniel and Louise (nee Uebele) Wahl of Eustis. She joined her sister, DeeAnn; and a year later her brother, Jon, was born.

Lewis Evert

Lewis Evert, 78 of Gothenburg, passed away on Aug. 29, 2026. He was born Nov. 15, 1947, in Hyannis, to John Evert and Lucille Johnson Evert.He always said he had a great childhood in Hyannis, particularly enjoying swimming in the cement pool his father poured in their backyard.

Wayne E Janssen

Wayne E Janssen of Gothenburg passed away on Aug. 19, 2026. He lived and farmed north of Gothenburg all his life. A dedicated farmer, Wayne raised irrigated corn, wheat, cattle and soybeans for many years and took great pride in his work and the farming community.

Judith Anne Smith

Judith Anne Smith, 81, passed away on Aug. 22, 2026, at Brookstone Gardens in Kearney. Judy was born on Sept. 12, 1944, in Broken Bow, the daughter of Woodrow and Margie (Samson) Miller. Judy grew up in the Ansley and Mason City area and graduated from Ansley High School with the class of 1962.

Barry Gene Rich

Barry Gene Rich, 64 of Brady, passed away on Aug. 11, 2026, at Great Plains Health after a brief but intense battle with cancer. Barry was born on Jan 7, 1962, in Gothenburg, to parents Allen and Karen (Elander) Rich.

John 'Jim' Gonzales

John 'Jim' Gonzales, 84 of Gothenburg, passed away on July 11, 2026, at Christian Care Home in Holdrege. John was born on Aug. 26, 1941, in Gothenburg, to parents John Carl and Lois (Brush) Gonzales.He proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a radioman.

Rodney D. Aden

Rodney D. Aden, 96 of Gothenburg, passed away on July 29, 2026, surrounded by his family at Gothenburg Health. He was born on March 22, 1930, with his twin brother to Arthur and Hanna Aden.Rodney attended the Valley Country School and later Gothenburg High School.

Betty Benson

Betty Benson, the bookkeeper and baton twirler, nicknamed P-38 Lightning because she could outrun all the boys in high school, passed away July 25, 2026, with her family, at Monument Health Hospital in Custer, South Dakota, from natural causes at the age of 94.