All Obituaries

Regina Pereyra, age 83 of Dunbar, NE passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at her home. Regina was born on August 14, 1940 in the Philippine Islands; the daughter of Quirino and Felicidad (Bungay) Colis. She is survived locally by son Alberto Pereyra, Sr. and wife Amanda of Dunbar, NE. No services are scheduled.

Dennis passed away on Wednesday; September 27, 2023 at his home.   Dennis "Denny" Dalton was born on December 30, 1952 in Nebraska City, NE at St. Mary's Hospital; the son of Raymond Carl and Ruth Ann (Sheard) Dalton.  He grew up and attended school in Nebraska City, graduating with the class of 1970. Dennis worked many years for Dennis and Lynn Meyer Farms.   He is survived by his sister Lori Richter (Terry) of Gresham, NE; one niece and three...

Teddy A. Christiansen, age 62 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his home with his family around him. Teddy Arnold Christiansen was born on February 21, 1961 in Nebraska City, NE; the son of Richard L. Straw and Sandra E. (Christiansen) Straw.  He grew up and attended school in Nebraska City. On February 28, 1980, he was united in marriage to Sharon M. Beccard in St. Joseph, MO and together they raised their two children:  Chad and Megan. Teddy...

Dorla Maye (Farrell) Long was born March 30, 1934, in rural Page County, Iowa, the daughter of Glade C. and Bernice C. Farrell. She passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side at the age of 89 years, 5 months and 24 days. Growing up in Page County, Dorla attended New Market Schools graduating in 1952. While attending school she met Donald (Don) L. Long, and they were united in marriage on June 7, 1952. To their union was born a son,...

Jarrod Andrew Propp was born to Danny Propp and Amanda (Ziolkowski) Driever on May 7, 1988, at Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, IA. Jarrod passed away at age 35 on September 4, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple, TX with his mother by his side. Jarrod was a 2006 graduate of Sidney High School. After high school, Jarrod and lifelong friend, Cody Golden, attended Iowa Western Community College and were roommates for several years. It was during this time Jarrod pursued a...

Opal M. Conner, age 95 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at the Ambassador in Nebr. City. Opal May Conner was born on June 9, 1928 in Otoe, NE; the daughter of William John and Ella Catherine (Wiebusch) Bescheinen.  She grew up in the Otoe area and graduated from Dunbar High School.  She was united in marriage to Walter H. Conner and to this union a son, Walter Dean, was born.  He joined three half-sisters:  Delilah, Wendy and Mary. Opal...

Vicki Jo Denniston, age 60 of Lake Waconda passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Vicki Jo was born on September 10, 1962 in Nebraska City, NE; the daughter of Jack and Patricia Jo (Marion) Aufenkamp.  She grew up and attended school in Nebraska City where she graduated from Nebraska City High School with the Class of 1980. She spent most of her life in food service. She was a longtime server at the Embers in Nebraska City and was...

Arlene June Grace Prater June 8, 1938 - September 1, 2023   After spending her final day on this earth surrounded by family -- the room filled with laughter and love as her sons recounted stories of their mother -- Arlene June Grace Prater was called home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2023. Arlene was born June 8, 1938, on the family farm outside Burlington Junction, Missouri, to Harvey and Mary (McIntyre) Grace. The beautiful baby girl was doted on by her four older brothers:...

  Karen K. Michel, age 85 of rural Northboro, IA passed away on August 31, 2023 at the Ambassador in Sidney, IA. Karen was born on March 20, 1938 in Pasadena, CA; the daughter of Paul and Dorothy M. (Pierce) Wells. She was united in marriage to Harry Donovan Michel on July 3, 1954 at the United Methodist Church in Farragut, IA. Karen was a homemaker and a farm wife and worked alongside her husband Don for many years.  She also took care of several elderly family members as...

Virgil D. Hastings, age 88 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. Virgil Dee Hastings was born on October 20, 1934 on a farm near Osceola, NE; the son of DeWitt L. “Dee” and Dorothy R. (Bazer) Hastings.  He attended school and graduated from Silver Creek High School, Silver Creek, NE with the Class of 1952.  He entered the United States Army on September 22, 1954 and proudly served his country until his...