Obituaries

Lorilyn R. Elam, age 61, of Gibbon, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Kearney Regional Medical Center. A memorial service will be at 1:00 p.m. today, Thursday, December 12, at the Shelton United Methodist Church with Pastor Michelle Byerly officiating. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

David “Dave” Vernon Wetzel, age 61, of Dannebrog, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in Boelus, surrounded by his family, after fighting cancer courageously for four years.

James “Martin” Martin Peirce, age 88, died peacefully at his home in Victor, Montana, on November 5, 2024.