Obituaries

Funeral services for Carla L. Nelson, 74, of Newman Grove, were held Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church, Newman Grove.

Memorial Mass for Kathleen “Kathy” M. Rutan, 80, of Lindsay was held Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Holy Family Church in Lindsay.

A celebration of life for Sam L. Afrank, 79, of Cedar Rapids, and memorial service were held Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Levander Funeral Home in Albion.

A Celebration of Life for Joyce D. Katainen, of Columbus will be held at 3:00 p.m.

A memorial party will be held this summer in honor of his 69th birthday. If you know, you know.

Memorial Service for Muriel A. Young, 97, of Albion will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2026, at Zion Lutheran Church in Albion.

Funeral Services for William “Bill” T. Shotkoski, 70, of St. Edward, will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Edward Catholic Church with Rev. Matt Gutowski officiating. Burial will follow at the parish cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the service Friday morning.

The funeral service for Alan J. Hagemann will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Funeral service for Dr. Stacy E. Charf, age 56, of Neligh, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2025 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Elgin. Father Mark McKercher will officiate, and burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh.

Mass of Christian Burial for Joseph “Joe” V. Knust, 83, of Petersburg, will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Petersburg, Rev. Frank Baumert and Deacon John Starman will officiate.