Steven Duane Avery

Steven Duane Avery was born to Neal Orlando Avery and Adella Emily Shinn on February 1,1941, at Pawnee City, Nebraska. Steve passed away on March 25, 2025, at the Pawnee County hospital at the age of 84, 1 month and 24 days.

Lois Faye Persinger

Lois Faye Persinger, age 88, of Syracuse, passed away on May 22, 2025, at the Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln. She was born on September 26, 1936, to Raymond John and Dorothy Mae (Hileman)Addleman in Omaha.

Gone, But Not Forgotten

Outside of Du Bois, set back about a half mile from a gravel road, sits an old pioneer cemetery. 185 men, women and children are buried there. In a way, this cemetery tells us the story of the first citizens of Pawnee County.

Richard Lee Thomas

“Rich,” “Sonny,” “Shortie” August 29, 1938 ~ May 15, 2025Richard Lee Thomas, 86, of Burchard, Nebraska, passed away on May 15, 2025.Born at home in Pawnee County on August 29, 1938 to Clarence and Gladys Thomas, Rich was a man of intelligence, imagination, and heart.

Doris Eileen Tegtmeier Wenzl

June 5, 1940 ~ April 20, 2025.Doris Eileen Tegtmeier Wenzl died peacefully with family at her side Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025.Doris was born to her loving parents, the late Albert and Mabel Tegtmeier of DuBois.

Katherine Louise (Crowson) Stehlik

August 30, 1946 – April 13, 2025With profound love and cherished memories, we remember the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Kathy, who peacefully passed away in her home on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Paul James Heath

July 5, 1953 ~ April 15, 2025Paul James Heath, aged 71, of Burchard, NE, passed away on April 15, 2025, at CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Lincoln, NE.Visitation was held on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville, KS, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Pamela Joy (Morehead) Carmine

September 18, 1956 ~ April 14, 2025Pamela Carmine, 68, of Cortland, NE. was born September 18, 1956 in Beatrice to Dwight and Shirley (Steiner) Morehead. Her lengthy and brave battle with cancer ended April 14, 2025.

Katherine “Kathy” Stehlik

Katherine “Kathy” Louise Stehlik, 78, of Pawnee City, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She was born on August 30, 1946 Memorial services 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 25, 2025 at the First Presbyterian Church/First Christian Church, Pawnee City, Nebraska Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Thomas (Tom) Lee Burger

October 24, 1959 – March 30, 2025Thomas (Tom) Lee Burger of Summerfield, Ks went to be with our Lord on March 30, 2025. He was born October 24,1959 at Pawnee City, Ne to John Jr. and Aladene (Fiehtner) Burger. He lived on a farm East of Summerfield until 1968 when his family moved to Summerfield.