August 2026

Body Eldin Berlin was an artist from an early age, recalls his grandson, Brandyn. Among his grandfather’s things, Brandyn found a report card of Eldin’s, upon which the budding young artist had sketched a picture of a man smoking a cigarette.

Body Funeral Services for Mark A. Porter, 48, of Grand Island will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Grand Island Seventh Day Adventist Church at 636 South Shady Bend Road, Grand Island.

Body I really love 'lists' of things. I have lots of those tshirts that list things that are fun or funny, I make copious notes that involve usually multiple pads of paper with multiple different lists of things to do, things to remember and things to make sure not to forget.

Body A Celebration of Life for Gary Theodore Schafer, 82, of Columbus, will be held on Friday, July 24, 2026 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Body A Graveside Service for Donald C. Helm, 86, formerly of Newman Grove, will be held at 2:30 p.m.

Body Mass of Christian Burial for Martin J. Laska, 63, of St.

Body St. Edward Volunteer Fire Department firefighters Paul Forinash and Travis Claussen joined other area Task Force members to battle the Log Road Fire east of Harrison, Nebraska in Sioux County.