Obituaries

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James E. Shiers

James “Jim” E. Shiers, age 81, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Kearney. Private family graveside services will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon. A celebration of life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the March of Dimes, Mosaic of Beatrice, or the charity of your choice. Please visit www. hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride and Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney is in charge of arrangements.

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Phyllis Rathman

Phyllis Irene Rathman, age 94, of Wood River, passed away on July 3, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral service was held Tuesday, July 8, at Christ Lutheran Church, Cairo, with Reverend Brian L. Wright officiating. Burial followed at Berwick Cemetery, Cairo. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church, Cairo. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Sharon Lee (Larsen) Myers

Sharon Lee (Larsen) Myers

Sharon Lee (Larsen) Myers, age 84, of Shelton, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Kearney, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, July 1, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelton with Pastor Don Pobanz officiating. She was laid to rest at the Shelton Cemetery.

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Richard J. Keefer

Richard J. “Rick” Keefer, age 70, of Gibbon, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 27, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton with Father Josh Brown officiating. Burial will take place at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa, at a later date.

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