Obituaries

Mary Kay Carpenter, 73, of North Loup, died on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at Tiffany Square Care Center, with family at her side. Mary Kay’s life was celebrated on June 10, 2022 at Curran Funeral Chapel.

Clarence Harold Koch, 90, of Elba, died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at the Elba Cemetery in Elba.

Leola (Lee) Stone passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at her home in Enid, Oklahoma, with her constant companion, Ellie the wonder dog, by her side. She told her daughter several times over the years, “Nancy, God takes care of me.” He did exactly that on her last day on earth. She laid down to take a nap and didn’t wake up.

John G. Jarzynka, 89, of St.

C. Jean Jensen, 75, of Kearney, formerly of St.

Karen Elizabeth (Rasmussen) Siefering, 82, of Hereford, Arizona, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Hospice House in Omaha. Karen was born at home in Howard County, to Harold and Veola (nee Dethlefs) Rasmussen on June 17, 1938.

Cathryn Taylor, a gift to so many, passed away on May 11, 2022. Cathryn was born on June 9,1948 and devoted her life to helping people.