Hastings Tribune Death Notices

DEATH NOTICES

Published Wednesday, June 19
Thomas 'Tom' Dixon
Harvard resident Thomas (Tom) Dixon, 84, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard, NE. Rosary will be 10 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2013, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harvard, NE, with Father Tvrdy officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. following the rosary. Burial will be at the Harvard Cemetery in Harvard, NE, with Military rites by the United States Air Force. Visitation is today from 3-7 p.m. at the Alberding-Wilson Funeral Home in Harvard, NE.
Susan M. Sund
Susan Marie Sund, 58, of Hastings, Nebraska, died Monday, June 17, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Services are Friday, June 21, 2013, at 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Blue Hill, Nebraska, with Rev. Steve Marsh officiating. Burial will be at the Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill.
Stephen Corman
Stephen Corman, 64 years old, passed away across the heavens on June 7, 2013, during a long illness in hospitals.

Published Tuesday, June 18
James M. 'Jim' Petersen
Kenesaw resident, James (Jim) M. Petersen, 82, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013, at the Kenesaw Haven Home. Services will be Thursday, June 20 at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kenesaw, NE. Burial will be in the Kenesaw Cemetery, in Kenesaw, NE, with military rites by the Hastings Military Service. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, June 19, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with prayer service at 7 p.m. at the Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home and one hour prior to service time at the church.
Emery D. Hobelman
Emery Duane Hobelman passed away on Monday, June 17 at the Superior Good Samaritan Center in Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 85 years. Funeral services will be held this Thursday June 20, at 10:30 a.m. at the Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior, NE. Burial with military honors will be held in the Fairview Cemetery, Jewell County, Kansas.
Thomas 'Tom' Dixon
Harvard resident Thomas (Tom) Dixon, 84, died Monday, June 17 at the Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard. Rosary will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harvard. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. following the rosary. Burial is at Harvard Cemetery in Harvard with military rites by the United States Air Force and American Legion Post. Visitation is 3-7 p.m. Wednesday at Alberding-Wilson Funeral Home in Harvard.

Published Monday, June 17
Luella G. Grams
Doniphan resident Luella Grace (Messman) Grams, 90, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, in Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Hastings with Rev. Dr. William Nottage-Tacey and Rev. Kendra Grams officiating. Burial will be Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family's choice. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 19, 2013, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and one hour prior to the service. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.
Wauhnetta M. Gebers
Superior resident Wauhnetta M. Gebers, 80, died Friday, June 14, 2013, in Superior. Services are 10 a.m. Tuesday at Salem Lutheran Church in Superior with pastors Don and Margaret Olsen officiating. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Arnold Pfannenstein
Arnold Pfannenstein, 61, of Kearney died Friday, June 14, 2013, at his residence. A memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home with the Reverend Josh Brown officiating. The family requests casual attire for the service. Visitation will be from 5-7 followed by a Vigil Service starting at 7 on Tuesday, June 18, held at the funeral home. Interment will be held at a later date.
Arnold Gebers
Hebron resident Arnold Gebers, 85, died Friday, June 14, 2013, in Deshler, Nebraska.
Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday, at Abiding Word Lutheran Church in Deshler. Burial will be at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in rural Byron, Nebraska.
Charles G. 'Chuck' Trutna
Charles "Chuck" G. Trutna, 59, of 802 E. 5th in Hastings, died Thursday June 13, 2013 in Hastings, Nebraska. Private family services are at the Czech Presbyterian Church Cemetery in rural Wahoo, Nebraska. There will be no viewing or visitation.
James M. 'Jim' Petersen
Kenesaw resident James M."Jim" Petersen, 82, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Haven Home in Kenesaw. Services are pending with Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home in Kenesaw.
Rose M. McKeown
Superior resident Rose Marie McKeown, 83, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Superior. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Webber Cemetery in Webber, Kansas, with Pastor Roger Walls officiating. Burial will be at Webber Cemetery. Book signing is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Marcia Kottmeyer
Superior resident Marcia Kottmeyer, 79, died Saturday, June 15, 2013, in Superior. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with Pastor Mark Diehl officiating. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Published Saturday, June 15
Leta M. McCune
Leta M. McCune, 102, of Kearney and formerly of Hastings, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Kearney. Services will be 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney. Private family burial will be held prior to service at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings.
Ruth E. Larson
Ruth E. "Evy" Larson, 93, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at St. Francis Skilled Care Unit. Services will be Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Curran Funeral Chapel in Grand Island. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE, with a 2 p.m. committal service.
Rita A. Kohmetscher
Rita A. Kohmetscher, 83,
Lawrence, Nebraska died Thursday, June 13, 2013, at her home in Lawrence. Rosary is Sunday, June 16, 2013, at 8:30 p.m. and Mass is Monday, June 17, 2013, at 10 a.m. both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence, Nebraska. Visitation will be Sunday, June 16, 2013, from 3-9 p.m. at the Lawrence Visitation Chapel, Lawrence, Nebraska.
Jeanette Gentert
Jeanette Gentert 61, of Minden, NE, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Kearney County Health Care Center in Minden. Private services will be held at a later date in Rulo, NE.
Richard J. Kitten
Richard J. Kitten, age 80, of Borrego Springs, CA, passed away on May 15, 2013. As he requested, a private military grave site service will be held on June 19 at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery for family and close friends.

Published Friday, June 14
Arden D. Christiansen
Hastings resident Arden D. Christiansen, 81, formerly of Ruskin, died Thursday, June 13, in Hastings. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ruskin. Burial is at Spring Creek Cemetery in Ruskin. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. today at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Virginia D. Erickson
Aurora, Colo., resident Virginia D. Erickson, 87, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Aurora, Colo.. Services are 1 p.m. Sunday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior.

Published Thursday, June 13
Austin P. Dodge
Austin Phelps Dodge, 90, of Minden, NE passed away at his home in Minden on Tuesday, June 11, 2013. Memorial services will be on Monday, June 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Minden.

Published Wednesday, June 12
Marilyn R. Will
Hastings resident Marilyn R. Will, 77, passed away June 10, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Services will be held Friday, June 14, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings
Thomas P. 'Tom' Kutschkau
(Tom) Thomas P. Kutschkau, 62, of Grand Island died while on vacation June 6, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts. Celebration Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. Gathering of family and friends will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday with a parish Rosary at 7 p.m. at the Church.
Larry E. Struempler
Larry E. Struempler, age 56, of Lincoln, Ne., died June 8, 2013, at his residence in Lincoln, Ne. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 13th at 11 a.m. at Govier Brothers Chapel in Broken Bow, Ne., with Rev. Ryan Loeslie officiating. Burial will be at the Christ Lutheran Cemetery near Oconto, Ne. with military rites at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 12th, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6-7 p.m. at Govier Brothers in Broken Bow.
Joseph E. Gruszka
Mankato, Kan., resident Joseph E. Gruszka, 75, died Monday, June 10, 2013, in Superior. Rosary is 7 p.m. Thursday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with the Rev. Brad Zitek officiating. Burial is at White Rock Cemetery in Republic, Kan., with full military honors. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Leta M. McCune
Former Hastings resident Leta M. McCune, 102, of Kearney died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Kearney. Services are 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Kearney with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Price-Gibson officiating. Interment will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday prior to services at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings.
Rodney Giltz
Kearney resident Rodney Giltz, 46, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at his home. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney with Jim Rookstool officiating. Interment is at a later date. Visitation is 5-7 Thursday at the funeral home.
Virginia D. Erickson
Aurora, Colo., resident Virginia D. Erickson, 87, died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Aurora Colo. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Tuesday, June 11
Joseph E. Gruszka
Mankato, Kan., resident Joseph E. Gruszka, 75, died Monday, June 10, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Marilyn R. Will
Hastings resident Marilyn R. Will, 77, died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in
Hastings.

Published Monday, June 10
Lowell D. Arps
Lowell D. Arps, 81 years, of Grand Island, NE, formerly of Fremont, NE, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island. Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Salem Lutheran Church ELCA in Fremont with the Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. today with the family receiving friends 5-8 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue on Tuesday 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont with Military Honors conducted by the Fremont Honor Guard of V.F.W. Post #854 and American Legion Post #20.
Donald J. Pavelka
Dr. Donald J. Pavelka died in Omaha, NE, on June 6, 2013. Wake Service is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Funeral is Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church. Interment, Resurrection. Visitation begins Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. at West Center Chapel and after 6:30 p.m. at church.
Leta M. McCune
Former Hastings resident Leta M. McCune, 102, of Kearney died Monday, June 10, 2013, at Mt. Carmel Nursing Home in Kearney. Arrangements are pending with O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

Published Saturday, June 8
Grace I. Getz
Hastings resident Grace I. Getz, 101, passed away Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Golden Living Center Grand Island Lakeview, Grand Island, NE. Services will be Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tony Dawson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, June 10, 2013, from noon to 8 p.m. with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Hastings, NE. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE.

Published Friday, June 7
Leona M. Boudreau
Hastings resident Leona Mae Boudreau, 87, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion, Good Samaritan Society, Hastings-Village. Graveside memorial service will be Friday, June 7, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE, with Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. There will be no visitation.
David D. Sammons
Hastings resident David D. Sammons, 68, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Memorial gathering is Saturday afternoon at 1203 Park St. No. 13 in Hastings. Burial is at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation.
Grace I. Gerz
Hastings resident Grace I. Getz, 101, died Friday, June 7, 2013, at Golden Living Center Grand Island Lakeview in Grand Island.

Published Thursday, June 6
William A. 'Bill' Thomas
Thomas, William "Bill" Arthur, age 74, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at The Monarch in Lincoln. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 South 14th Street in Lincoln with Pastor Bill Hunter officiating. Inurnment is at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Arnold M. 'Arnie' Houck
Juniata resident Arnold "Arnie" M. Houck, 77, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at his home. Memorial service will be Saturday, June 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Juniata Cemetery in Juniata, NE, with Rev. Lee Wigert officiating. Burial with military rites by the Hastings Veterans Organizations. There will be no visitation.
Leona M. Boudreau
Hastings resident Leona Mae Boudreau, 87, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with the Rev. Charles Johnson officiating. There will be no visitation.

Published Wednesday, June 5
George D. White
Former Hastings resident George Dempsey White, 54, passed away Sunday, June 2nd, 2013, at his Red Cloud home. Memorial services will be Saturday, June 8, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Congregational Bible Church of Red Cloud in Red Cloud, NE, and Sunday, June 9, 2013, at 3 p.m. at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Hastings, NE, with Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. Burial will be at a later date.
Burton R. Wells
Burton Royce Wells, age 84, died in Lincoln, Nebraska, on June 2, 2013. Cremation, no flowers; graveside services at the Saronville United Methodist Church Cemetery Friday, June 7, 2013, at 10 a.m.
Jackie L. 'Jake' White
Superior resident Jackie L. "Jake" White, 85, died November 26, 2012, in Superior. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Sunday at Nelson Cemetery in Nelson with full military honors. Everyone is invited to lunch at the Nelson Community Center after the service.
Arnold M. Houck
Juniata resident Arnold M. Houck, 77, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at his home. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.
Leona Boudreau
Hastings resident Leona Boudreau, 87, died Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavillion). Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, June 4
Connie E. Katzberg
Juniata resident Connie E. Katzberg, 66, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013, at her home west of Juniata, after her battle with cancer for five years. Services will be Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Marcus J. Mackay officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery in Juniata, Nebraska, following the luncheon. Memorials may be given to Start Over Rover or donor's choice. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 4, 2013, from 5-9 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and one hour prior to service at the funeral home.
R. Suzanne Van Meter
Dr. R. Suzanne Van Meter, age 78, passed away on May 31 2013, at home, in Lincoln, NE, with her family at her side. She was born on February 18, 1935, in Hastings, NE, to Otto L. and A. Marie (Herron) Moritz. Memorial service will be held at Wadlow Rozanek Funeral Home 5200 R ST. Lincoln, NE at 1:00 pm, Saturday, June 8, 2013. Burial will follow at St Mark's Church in Ashland, PA.
Lorna Knox
Former Clay Center resident Lorna Knox, 89, died June 1, 2013, at Ridgewood Memory Care Center in Seward, NE. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, June 8, 2013, at the United Church of Christ in Harvard, NE with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at the Clay Center Cemetery in Clay Center, NE. Visitation will be Friday, from 3p.m., until 8 p.m., with the family present from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m., at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, NE.
Florence S. Osborn
Hastings resident Florence S. Osborn, 98, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society Hastings Village, Hastings, Nebraska. Rosary will be Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, June 6, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, 2013, from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com.

Published Monday, June 3
David Rosenberg
Hastings resident, David Rosenberg, 90, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Dave was a member of the Congregation B'nai Jeshurun, commonly known as the South Street Temple in Lincoln, NE. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Butler-Volland Chapel, Hastings, with Rabbi Craig Lewis officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations will follow at the Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. A Remembrance Gathering will be held at the Hastings Convention Center following the graveside service.
Lawrence L. Williams
Superior resident Lawrence L. Williams, 78, died Friday, May 31, 2013, in Lincoln, Neb. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Superior United Methodist Church in Superior, Neb., with the Rev. Dr. Jocelyn Tupper officiating. Burial is at Guide Rock Cemetery in Guide Rock. Visitation is today until 7 p.m. at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Merwyn C. Gill
Merwyn Carlyle Gill (M.C.) passed away on May 30, 2013, at the age of 102. M.C. will be buried on Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at a private service for family and close friends.
Beryl J. Claar
Beryl Junior Claar, 86, of Hastings died Friday, May 31, 2013, at the Hastings Village Good Samaritan Home. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Stephen Price-Gibson officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Interment will be in the Kearney Cemetery.
George White
Red Cloud resident George White, 54, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at the Red Cloud Hospital in Red Cloud. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.
Richard H. 'Dick' Bornemeier
Hastings resident Richard H. "Dick" Bornemeier, 90, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Nebraska Veterans Home in Grand Island, Nebraska. Requiem Eucharist will be Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral in Hastings, Nebraska, with Dean Catherine F. Scott officiating. Burial will be in Saint Mark's Columbarium, Hastings, Nebraska.
Roy G. Loschen
Franklin resident Roy George Loschen, 88, died Monday, June 1, 2013, at Alma Colonial Villa Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Alma, Neb. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Franklin Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin with Pastor Chad Boggs officiating. Burial is at Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington, Neb. Visitation is until 8 p.m. today at Hutchins Funeral Home in Franklin.
Jim Moore
Bloomington resident Jim Moore, 68, died Friday, May 31, 2013, at Good Samaritan Health Systems in Kearney. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Franklin Congregational United Church of Christ in Franklin with Pastor Herman Keen officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Franklin, Neb. Visitation is from 1-7 p.m. Tuesday at Hutchins Funeral Home in Franklin.
Mitsuyo M. Beezley
Red Cloud resident Mitsuyo Mary Beezley, 83, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home chapel in Red Cloud with the Rev. Ron Kuehner officiating. Burial is at Red Cloud Cemetery. Book signing is today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Florence S. Osborn
Hastings resident Florence S. Osborn, 98, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Connie E. Katzberg
Juniata resident Connie E. Katzberg, 66, died Sunday, June 2, 2013, at home. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Saturday, June 1
Theresa 'Teri' Hermann
Juniata resident Theresa "Teri" Hermann, 50, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Rosary will be Sunday, June 2, 2013, at 7 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, June 3, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial will be at Highland St. Patrick's Cemetery in rural Adams County, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to Teri Hermann Memorial Fund. Visitation will be Saturday, June 1, 2013, from 1-9 p.m. and Sunday, June 2, 2013, from 1-5 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church on Monday.
Ronnie J. Ekstein
Ronnie Joe Ekstein went home to join his parents Ernest Lamar and Mary Rachel (Parker) Ekstein, brother Daniel Charles and sister Mary Rose on May 12, 2013, in Hastings.Burial at later date at Blue Valley Cemetery by Ayr.
Lawrence L. Williams
Superior resident Lawrence LeRoy Williams, 78, died Friday, May 31, 2013, in Lincoln. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Friday, May 31
Donna Hohnstein
Donna Hohnstein, age 88 of Cozad, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013, at the Cozad Community Hospital. Services will be held on Monday, June 3, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Cozad Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.
Milford L. Bierhaus
Campbell resident Milford Leslie Bierhaus, 89, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Memorial services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Campbell with the Revs. C.L. Wimer and Jim Hossler officiating. Inurnment will be at Presbyterian Cemetery. In honoring his wishes to be cremated, there is no viewing. DeWitt Funeral Home in Hastings is in charge of arrangements.
Theresa 'Teri' Hermann
Juniata resident Theresa "Teri" Hermann, 50, died Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Beryl J. Claar Jr.
Former Hastings area resident Beryl J. Claar Jr., 86, of Kearney died Friday, May 31, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.

Published Thursday, May 30
Milford L. Bierhaus
Campbell resident Milford Leslie Bierhaus, 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29th, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society Perkins Pavillion in Hastings, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 1, 2013, at the Westminster United Presbyterian Church in Campbell Nebraska with Pastor C. L. Wimer and Pastor Jim Hossler officiating. Inurnment will be in the Presbyterian Cemetery.
Earl E. Kinney
Earl Eldon Kinney, 89 years of age from Minden, NE, formerly of Franklin, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at the Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services will be on Saturday, June 1, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in Macon with Revs. Baron and Nancy Cole officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be at the Layton-Craig Funeral Home in Minden on Friday from 3-5 p.m.

Published Wednesday, May 29
Milford L. Bierhaus
Former Campbell resident Milford L. Bierhaus, 89, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, May 28
Jeems A. Robinson
Hastings resident Jeems A. Robinson, 80, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at his home. Rosary will be Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family. Visitation will be today, May 28, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church.
Michael L. Moore
Michael Lawerence Moore of Edgar, NE, departed this life on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at his home in Edgar, Nebraska, at the age of 73. Funeral services will be held this Thursday 10:30 a.m., May 30, 2013, at Church of the Plains in Edgar, NE. Pastor Don Canady will be officiating. Burial will be held in the Edgar Cemetery in Edgar, NE.
Harvey Merrill
Red Cloud resident Harvey Merrill, 92, died Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Joel Rathbun officiating. Burial with military honors is at Red Cloud Cemetery in Red Cloud. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud. and 8 a.m. to service time at the church on Wednesday.
Regina L. Karr
Regina Lillian Karr departed this life on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska, at the age of 91 years, 7 months and 27 days. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., May 28, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Bladen with the Rev. Steven Marsh and Rev. Connie Karr officiating. Interment will be at the East Lawn Cemetery.
Arthur C. Toogood
Hastings resident Arthur C. Toogood, 74, died Friday, May 24, 2013, in Lincoln. Celebration of Life is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, at 281 Cafe (Formerly known as the Garden Cafe) in Hastings with the Rev. Alvin Smith officiating. Private family interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Seward. There will be no viewing or visitation.
Mitsuyo M. Beezley
Red Cloud resident Mitsuyo Mary Beezley, 83, died Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Leon L. Collins (Kuehner)
Leon L. Collins (Kuehner) 74, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island. Services were 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island with the Rev. Michael Reiners officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park. Visitation hours were 4-7 p.m. Monday, May 27, 2013, at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island.
Anne 'Eileen' Robinson
Hastings resident Anne "Eileen" Robinson, 88, died Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Saturday, May 26
Jeems A. Robinson
Hastings resident Jeems A. Robinson, 80, died Friday, May 24, 2013, at his home. Rosary is 7 p.m. Tuesday at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian bural is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church Wednesday.
Arthur C. Toogood
Hastings resident Arthur C. Toogood, 74, died Friday, May 24, 2013, in Lincoln. There will be private grave side services. Celebration of Life is 1-3 p.m. Wednesday at 281 Cafe (formally Garden Cafe) in Hastings. Volvke Funeral Home in Seward is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara J. Groom
Hastings resident Barbara J. Groom, 85, died Wednesday, May 24, 2013, in Galena, Ill., after a battle with cancer. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at DeWitt Funeral Home in Hastings.
Rose M. Kent
Hastings resident Rose Marie Kent, 50, died at her home Monday, May 20, 2013. Services are pending with DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings.

Published Friday, May 25
Cecil E. Kershner
David City resident Cecil Kershner, 82, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at David Place in David City. Services are 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Davenport United Methodist Church in Davenport with the Rev. Mark Schutt officiating. Commital with military honors at Davenport City Cemetery. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday at Kracl Funeral Chapel in David City and 12:30-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Lunch in church basement.
Leon L. Collins (Kuehner)
Grand Island resident Leon L. Collins (Kuehner), 74, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island. Services are 10:30 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island with the Rev. Michail Reiners officiating. Burial is at Westlawn Memorial Park in Grand Island. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island.
Terry L. Miller
Inavale resident Terry L. Miller, 42, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Riverton Cemetery in Riverton with the Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. Book signing is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Regina L. Karr
Blue Hill resident Regina L. Karr, 91, died Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.

Published Wednesday, May 22
Pauline M. Hartman
Blue Hill resident Pauline M. Hartman died Monday, May 20, 2013, at the Blue Hill Care Center in Blue Hill, Nebraska. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill with the Rev. James Witt officiating. Burial is at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery north of Blue Hill. Visitation is Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from 1-8 p.m., Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and one hour prior to services at the church.
Barbara J. Groom
Barbara J. Groom, 85, of Galena, IL, and formerly Hastings, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at her daughter's residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2013, at DeWitt Funeral Home in Hastings.
Lois M. Thrasher
Lois M. Thrasher, 87, of Fairbury, NE, passed away May 18, 2013, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 24th, 2013, at the First Baptist Church in Fairbury with Pastor Joel Hahn officiating. The family will greet friends from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, at Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury. Burial at the Fairbury Cemetery in Fairbury, NE.
Maxine Thomsen
Maxine Thomsen of Kimberling City, MO, departed this life on November 17, 2012, at Table Rock Health Care in Kimberling City, MO, at the age of 96. Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2013, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings.
Terry Miller
Inavale resident Terry Miller, 42, died Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home of Red Cloud.

Published Tuesday, May 21
Ellen G. Jones
Ellen G. Jones passed away May 11, 2013, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 100 years and four months. Services will be Friday, May 24, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at the Blue Hill United Methodist Church, Blue Hill, Nebraska, with Rev. Steven Marsh and Rev. Baldeo Singh officiating. Burial will be at Oak Creek Cemetery. Merten-Butler Mortuary of Blue Hill, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday, May 23, 2013, from 1-8 p.m. at Merten-Butler Mortuary and one hour prior to services at the church.
Opal E. Mosier
Hastings resident Opal Edna (Reyer) Mosier, 87, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from 1-9 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church.
Anthony J. 'Tony' Miller
Anthony J. "Tony" Miller, 83, from Minden, NE, died on Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the VA Home in Grand Island, NE. Funeral services will be on Thursday, May 23, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church in Minden with Father Nicholas Baker officiating. Burial will be at the Minden Cemetery with Military Rites provided by the Minden American Legion, Heartwell VFW and the U.S. Army National Guard. Visitation will be at the Layton-Craig Funeral Home in Minden on Wednesday from 3-5. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
Pauline M. Hartman
Blue Hill resident Pauline M. Hartman, 96, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at Blue Hill Care Center in Blue Hill. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill with the Rev. James Witt officiating. Burial is at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Blue Hill. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursday at Merten-Butler Mortuary and one hour prior to services Thursday at the church.
Shirley 'Shelly' Danehey
Shirley (Shelly) Kort Danehey passed away on May 17th in Fountain Hills, Arizona, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on November 13, 1935, in Hastings, Nebraska. A memorial service will be held later this summer.
Dean A. Siebrass
Dean Alan Siebrass, 54, of Webber, Kan., died Sunday, May 19, 2013, in Grand Island. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Lovewell Lake Southwinds Shelter near Webber, Kan., with David Johnson officiating. Family is requesting Lake Attire with a lunch invite: Please bring choice of salad, dessert, chips or BBQ grillin item to share after the service. Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence Sawhill
Lawrence Sawhill, 93, of Lincoln, died Saturday (5-18-13). Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Thursday (5-23-13) Redeemer Lutheran Church, 510 South 33rd, with Pastor Mark Ebert officiating. Committal service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Kenesaw Cemetery in Kenesaw, NE. Visitation: Noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday with family greeting friends from 6-8 pm at Roper and Sons, 4300 'O' St and one hour prior to service time at the church.

Published Monday, May 20
Rose M. Hansen
Former Deweese resident Rose Marie Hansen, 82, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Rose Brook Care Center in Edgar, NE. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Deweese, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2013, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church with Father Loras Grell and Monsignor Ivan Vap officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery in Deweese, NE. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 22, from 4 p.m. until the Rosary with the family present from 5:30 p.m., until the Rosary at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Deweese, NE.
A. Vayle Hayes
Former Clay Center resident A. Vayle Hayes, 79, died Friday, May 17, 2013, at his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of life service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at the United Church of Christ in Clay Center, NE, with Rev. Cathyann Colson and Rev. Delmar Klover officiating. Private family burial will be at a later date in the Clay Center Cemetery in Clay Center, NE.
Vera L. Kennedy
Juniata resident Vera L. Kennedy, 92, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at the Kenesaw Haven Home in Kenesaw, NE. Services will be Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Kenesaw, NE, with Rev. Paul Duffy officiating. Burial will be at the Kenesaw Cemetery in Kenesaw, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home in Kenesaw, NE.
Velda M. Wolff
Hastings resident Velda M. Wolff, 95, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Family graveside services will be Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska, with Rev. Dr. Lee R. Wigert. There will be no visitation. Book signing is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home.
Renae L. Wheeland
Renae Lynn Wheeland of Nelson, Nebraska, 31, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Superior, Nebraska. Renae was born November 8, 1981 in York, Nebraska, to Leonard Pizarro and Patty Davis.
Opal Mosier
Hastings resident Opal Mosier died Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Dean Siebrass
Dean Siebrass, 54, of Webber, Kan., died Sunday, May 19, 2013 in Grand Island. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Saturday, May 18
Bernard F. 'Ben' Hueske
Bernard (Ben) Frank Hueske was born at the family farm home near Hastings, Nebraska, on October 20, 1917. Ben passed on in his sleep on April 23, 2012, while under Hospice care at Salem Lutheran Home in Oakland, CA. Ben was preceded in death by his wife, V. Beverly Hueske on Aug. 30, 2010.
Sharon D. McDuffie
Hastings resident Sharon Dianne McDuffie, 63, formerly of Breckenridge, Texas, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Breckenridge Cemetery in Breckenridge, Texas with the Rev. Tommie Lou Tollett officiating. Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be given to AseraCare Hospice.
Gene V. Chapin
Gene V. Chapin, 84, of Lebanon, Kan., died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday with military rites at North Oak Creek Cemetery, south of Lebanon, with the Rev. Lance McDowell officiating. Book signing is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Ronnie J. Ekstein
Hastings resident Ronnie J. Ekstein, 63, died Sunday, May 12, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Memorial service is 1 p.m. today in Pauline at 2410 E. Hackberry St. Luncheon included. Call 402-984-6856 for directions or questions.
Arla L. Zabel
Arla Louise Zabel, the daughter of Melvin E. Shultz and Veda (Olzon), was born December 25, 1928, in Fairbury, NE. She passed from this life on Friday, May 17, 2013, at the Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home in Hebron, Nebraska, at the age of 84 years. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at the United Methodist Church in Davenport. Visitation will be Monday, May 20 from 12 to 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. at Urbauer-Price Funeral Home in Davenport, NE. Interment will be at the Davenport City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family.
Ronald L. Hastings
Ronald Lee Hastings, 56, of Bern, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Ron was born December 14, 1956, in Auburn, Washington. A memorial service will be Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 11 a.m. at the Popkess Mortuary in Sabetha, Kansas. The family will greet friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to a fund that will be designated at a later date, sent in care of the funeral home, 823 Virginia, Sabetha, KS 66534. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.popkessmortu aries.com
Pauline 'Blue' Boyd
Hastings resident Pauline "Blue" Boyd, 71, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at her
home. Burial Office will be Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mark's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral in Hastings, Nebraska with Dean Catherine F. Scott officiating assisted by Father Michael Houlihan of St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Closed casket visitation will be Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 1-6 p.m., Monday, May 20, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Meals On Wheels or Catholic Social Services. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Published Friday, May 17
Gertie Hayes
Gertie Hayes, 85 years of age, of Wymore, formerly of Hastings, passed away at the Wymore Good Samaritan Center Thursday afternoon, May 9, 2013. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Immanuel Lutheran (State Line) Church, R. Wymore with Reverend Rob Garton officiating. Burial of her ashes will take place at a later date at the Orleans Cemetery, Orleans, NE. There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation has taken place. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church. A memorial has been established to the Wymore Good Samaritan Center with the The Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore.
Pauline 'Blue' Boyd
Hastings resident Pauline "Blue" Boyd, 71, died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at her
home.Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Gene V. Chapin
Gene V. Chapin, 84, of Lebanon, Kan., died Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.

Published Thursday, May 16
Phyllis M. Schutte
Hastings resident Phyllis Marie Schutte, 67, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Rosary will be Friday, May 17, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, May 18, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Markers will be placed at Parkview Cemetery and Shaffer Cemetery in Jewell County, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Catholic Social Services. Closed casket visitation will be Friday, May 17, 2013, from 10 a.m to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Harry C. Freed
Hastings resident Harry C. Freed, 93, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in Yakima, Washington. Services will be at a later date in Hastings. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.
Sharon McDuffie
Hastings resident Sharon McDuffie, died Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at her home. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Wednesday, May 15
Laurie A. Kohmetscher
Laurie A. Kohmetscher, 47, Lawrence, Nebraska, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home southwest of Lawrence, Nebraska. Rosary will be Thursday, May 16, 2013, 7:30 p.m. and Mass will be Friday, May 17, 2013, 10 a.m. both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Lawrence, Nebraska, with Father Loras Grell officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery at Lawrence, Nebraska. Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 3-9 p.m. at the Lawrence Visitation Chapel in Lawrence, Nebraska.
Louie K. Patterson
Seward resident Louie K. Patterson, 73, died May 10, 2013. Services were today at Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church in Seward with Pastor Lowell Myers officiating. Visitation was Tuesday at Zabka Funeral Home in Seward. Burial was at Seward Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Patterson family for future designation.

Published Tuesday, May 14
Geraldine M. 'Geri' Ostdiek
Superior resident Geraldine M. 'Geri' Ostdiek, 81, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Hastings. Rosary services are 7 p.m. today at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Superior with the Rev. Brad Zitek officiating. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. today with family present to greet friends from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Raymond M. 'Ray' Griess
Raymond M. "Ray" Griess, 72, of Grand Island, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, in Grand Island. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, at Evangelical Free Church in Grand Island. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island.
Laura A. Kohmetscher
Lawrence resident Laurie Ann (Janda) Kohmetscher, 47, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at her home southwest of Lawrence. Rosary is 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence. Mass of Christian burial is 10 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence with Father Loras Grell officiating. Burial is at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Lawrence. Visitation is 3-9 p.m. Thursday at Lawrence Visitation Chapel in Lawrence.
Ronnie J. Ekstein
Hastings resident Ronnie J. Ekstein, 63, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings (Perkins Pavilion). There will be no services at this time.

Published Monday, May 13
Frank G. 'Fritz' Bartos
Funeral services for Frank G. "Fritz" Bartos, age 91 of Verdigre, Nebraska, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Z.C.B.J. Hall in Verdigre. Pastor Trudy Hanke will officiate with burial in the Jelen Cemetery of rural Verdigre. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 5-8 p.m. at Brockhaus Funeral Home in Verdigre. Fritz died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Avera Creighton Care Centre in Creighton, Nebraska.
Geraldine M. 'Geri' Ostdiek
Superior resident Geraldine M. "Geri" Ostdiek, 81, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, in Hastings. Rosary services are 7 p.m. Tuesday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Superior with the Rev. Brad Zitek officiating. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Tuesday with family present from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may go in care of the family.
Phyliss A. Alexander
Grand Island resident Phyliss A. Alexander, 80, formerly of Hastings, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at her home. Services will be Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Dr. William Nottage-Tacey officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Visitation will be Monday, May 13, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family present from 7-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Linda R. Gardner
Hastings resident Linda Rae Gardner, 58, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 14, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Ronnie J. Ekstein
Hastings resident Ronnie J. Ekstein, 63, died Sunday, May 12, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Saturday, May 11
Phyliss A. Alexander
Grand Island resident Phyliss A. Alexander, 80, formerly of Hastings, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at her home. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with the Rev. Dr. William Nottage-Tacey officiating. Burial is at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday with family present from 7-8 p.m at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Thursday, May 9
Edwin 'Ed' Schiefelbein
Edwin "Ed" Schiefelbein, 73, of Winfield, MO, went home to the Lord on May 6, 2013, after a hard fought battle against cancer. Memorial Service is Thursday, May 9, 2013, at 10 a.m. at Calvary Chapel-Winfield 120 East Ave Winfield, Mo, 63389. Rev. Payne to officiate.
Gerald Natvig
Gerald S. Natvig, 94, of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed away May 1, 2013. Inurnment will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Spearfish, South Dakota.
Gerald P. 'Jerry' Jacupke
Hastings resident Gerald P. "Jerry" Jacupke, 87, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are 11 a.m. Monday at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home chapel in Hastings with the Rev. Tony Dawson officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Veteran Organization is at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Sunday with family present from 5-7 p.m. and one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.

Published Wednesday, May 8
Gerald P. 'Jerry Jacupke
Hastings resident Gerald P. "Jerry" Jacupke, 87, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, May 7
Jack Byers
Jewell, Kan., resident Jack Byers, 90, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Jewell, Kan. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Burr Oak United Methodist Church. Visitation is today from 2-7 p.m. at Kleppinger Funeral Home in Jewell, Kan.

Published Monday, May 6
Lewis F. Hofts
Deshler resident Lewis F. Hofts, 89, died Friday, May 3, 2013, in Deshler. Services were 2 p.m. today at Peace Lutheran Church in Deshler with the Rev. Phillip Nielsen officiating. Burial is at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in rural Deshler. Ahrendts Funeral Home in Deshler was in charge of arrangements.

Published Saturday, May 4
Wilma Thomas
Hastings resident Wilma Thomas, 95, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, Nebraska. Services and burial will be held at a later date.
Dolores M. Capitan
Mrs. Dolores Marie Randolph Capitan passed away Tuesday morning, April 23, 2013, at Hospice of the Golden Isles in Brunswick, GA. A funeral Mass was held at noon on Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Americus, with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.
Michael W. Wassinger
Hastings resident Michael W. Wassinger, 59, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Mary Lanning HealthCare in Hastings, Nebraska. Rosary will be Sunday, May 5, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, May 6, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Father Joseph Faulkner officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Sunday, May 5, 2013, from 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church.
George W. Mohlman
Blue Hill resident George W. Mohlman passed away Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services will be held Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Blue Hill with Pastor Don McMillan officiating. Burial will be at the Blue Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, May 6, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Merten-Butler Funeral Home in Blue Hill.

Published Friday, May 3
Richard L. Johnson
Richard L. Johnson, 83, of Clarks died at Long Term Care in Central City on Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Solt Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Valjean Warman officiating. Visitation will be Monday, May 6, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment is at the Bureau Cemetery by Pierce Chapel near Clarks with full military honors.
William 'Bill' Upton
Superior resident Dr. William "Bill" Upton, 86, died Wednesday, May 2, 2013, in Superior. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with the Rev. Dr. Jocelyn Tupper officiating. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior with military honors. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. today with family present from 6-7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Cody Corley
Red Cloud resident Cody Corley, 24, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Red Cloud. Services were today at 11 a.m. at Congregational Bible Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. Additional services and interment is 3 p.m. Monday at Roller Funeral Home in Paris, Ark.
George W. Mohlman
Blue Hill resident George W. Mohlman, 88, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill.
Michael W. Wassinger
Hastings resident Michael W. Wassinger, 59, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Thursday, May 2
Freda M. Rader
Hastings resident Freda M. Rader, 92, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with the Pastor Dale Phillips and Grandson, Reverend Benjamin Sinnard officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 3-9 p.m. and Friday, May 3, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church.
Connie K. Mohlman
Connie K. (Berry) Mohlman, 67, of Blue Hill, Nebraska, died Tuesday, April 30, 2012, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Services are Friday, May 3, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ, 12th and Laird Ave., Hastings, Nebraska with Minister Russ Dudrey Officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the Blue Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2013, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill, Nebraska, and one hour prior to services at the Church.
Holly L. Rossen
Holly Louise Bock Rossen departed her life Monday, April 29, 2013, at the age of 45 years. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013, at the Cawker City First Baptist Church. There will be no visitation, as cremation was chosen.
Cody J. Corley
Red Cloud area resident Cody J. Corley, 24, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Red Cloud. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Dale E. Dunn
Superior resident Dale Eugene Dunn, 91, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Grand Island. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with Patsy Busey, John Albrecht and Darren Tyler officiating. Burial is at Bostwick Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Published Wednesday, May 1
Allan B. Scheidegger
Former Hastings resident Allan Scheidegger, 81, passed away April 21, 2013 in Salt Lake City.
Holly L. Rossen
Hastings resident Holly L. Rossen, 45, died Monday, April 29, 2013. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Cawker City Baptist Church in Cawker City, Kansas. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. McDonald-Roberts Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Connie Mohlman
Blue Hill resident Connie (Berry) Mohlman, 67, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Church of Christ in Hastings with Russ Dudrey officiating. Burial will be at Blue Hill Cemetery. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill and one hour prior to the services at the church.
Dale E. Dunn
Former Superior resident Dale Eugene Dunn, 91, of Grand Island died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, in Grand Island. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Freda M. Rader
Hastings resident Freda M. Rader, 92, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, April 30
Christine M. 'Chris' Haberer
Hastings resident Christine M. "Chris" Haberer, 85, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village in Hastings, Nebraska. Rosary will be Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be today from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Gloria M. Hunter
Denton resident Gloria M. Hunter, 65, died Saturday, April 27, 2013. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Family will greet friends one hour before services.
Terry Dye
Hastings resident Terry Dye, 66, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, in Denver, Colo. Memorial services are pending.
Mary F. Burke
Superior resident Mary Frances (Shockey-Jones) Burke, 72, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Superior. There will be a private family service.

Published Monday, April 29
William C. 'Bill' Hathaway
Hastings resident William C. "Bill" Hathaway, 91, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard, Nebraska. Services are Thursday, May 2, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Tony Dawson officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 1, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, May 2, 2013, 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Gloria M. Hunter
Denton resident Gloria M. Hunter, 65, died Saturday, April 27, 2013. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Family will greet friends one hour before services.
Christine M. 'Chris' Haberer
Hastings resident Christine M. "Chris" Haberer, 85, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Rosary is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Livingston-Butler-Volland chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian burial is 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial is at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home; and one hour prior to service at the church.
Mary F. Burke
Superior resident Mary F. Burke, 72, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Saturday, April 27
Kenneth A. Giespert
Kenneth A. Giespert, age 90, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at Hillcrest Nursing Home. Visitation will be held Friday, April 26, 2013, from 1-6 p.m. at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home in McCook. Rosary will be held following visitation at 7 p.m. at Carpenter-Breland Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Gary Brethour officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery in McCook, Nebraska.
Marvin D. Kerr
Hastings resident Marvin D. Kerr, 78, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Mary Lanning Healthecare in Hastings. Services will be Monday, April 29, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Rev. Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings.Visi-tation will be Sunday, April 28, 2013, from 1-9 p.m. with the family present from 4-6 p.m. at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.
William C. ‘Bill’ Hathaway
Hastings resident William C. “Bill” Hathaway, 91, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard. Services are 3 p.m. Thursday at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home chapel in Hastings with the Rev. Tony Dawson officiating. Burial with
military rites by Hastings Veterans Organizations is at Sunset Memorial gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and 9 a.m. until service time.

Published Friday, April 26
Jean E. Pisczek
Doniphan resident Jean E. Pisczek, 93, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at her home. A Memorial Service will be at a later date. Inurnment will be at a later date in Franklin, New Hampshire. There will be no visitation or book signing.
Verda N. Bussell
Verda N. Bussell formerly of Edgar, NE, departed this life on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at the College View Assisted Living in Hastings, Nebraska, at the age of 95 years. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Plains in Edgar, NE. Rev. Don Canady will be officiating. Burial will be held at the Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield, NE.
Robert D. 'Bob' Wigert
Mitchell resident the Rev. Robert D. "Bob" Wigert, 91, died Saturday, April 13, 2013, at his home in Mitchell. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with the Rev. Dr. Lee R. Wigert officiating. Burial is at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr.
Marvin D. Kerr
Hastings resident Marvin D. Kerr, 78, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings with the Rev. Joel Remmers officiating. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Sunday at Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Thursday, April 25
Alfred P. Place
Alfred Peter Place, 89, of Bladen, Nebraska, was perfected in health, passing away on Monday, April 22, 2013, on the farm where he lived near Bladen, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, April 26th at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, Hastings, NE, with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Graveside with Military services by Willie Fierstein Post #169 and the Nebraska National Guard, Military Honor Guard will be held at the Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, NE, at 2:00 P.M. following a luncheon at the church. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. at Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska, and one hour prior to services at the church.
Joyce E. Keith
Superior resident Joyce Elaine Keith, 88, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Superior. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with the Rev. Floyd Richardson officiating. Burial is at the Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
George E. Rempe Jr.
George E. Rempe, Jr., 72, of Lawrence, Nebraska, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Sutton Community Home, in Sutton, Nebraska. Rosary will be Sunday, April 28, 2013, 7:30 p.m. and Mass is Monday, April 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m., both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Lawrence, Nebraska with Father Loras Grell and Father Loren Pohlmeier officiating. Burial with Military rites by Kent Kailey Post #45 will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, in Lawrence, Nebraska. Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Visitation Chapel.
Ryan J. Bostock
Ryan John Bostock, the son of Bethann (Hartman) and John Bostock, was born March 19, 1989, at Hastings, Nebraska. He departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2013, as the result of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident near Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, 10:30 a.m., April 27, 2013 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Ron Kuehner officiating. Interment will be at the Wagoner Cemetery south of Red Cloud. Visitation/Book Signing will be held Thursday and Friday 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Donald R. 'Bud' Life
Hastings resident Donald R. "Bud" Life, 86, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services will be Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Dr. Sam Rathod officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Hastings. Visitation will be Friday, April 26, 2013, from 4-8 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Wednesday, April 24
Ellen F. Pittz
Ellen F. Pittz, 80, of Grand Island, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2013, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Grand Island with Father Jonathan Sorensen officiating. Interment will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island, NE. Visitation hours will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.
Gladys M. Shroyer
Superior resident Gladys Maxine Shroyer, 79, died Monday, April 22, 2013, in Superior. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with Pastor Ethan Feistner officiating. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 2-8 p.m. Thursday with family present from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Alfred P. Place
Bladen resident Alfred P. Place, 89, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at his home. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with the Rev. Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial with military rites is at Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill.
Joyce E. Keith
Superior resident Joyce E. Keith, 88, died Tuesday, April 23, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Donald Life
Hastings resident Donald Life, 86, died Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, April 23
Alfred L. 'Andy' Andersen
Blue Hill resident Alfred LeRoy (Andy) Andersen, 78, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Blue Hill United Methodist Church in Blue Hill with Rev. Steven Marsh officiating. Burial will be at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to cancer research. Visitation will be Thursday, April 25, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, April 26, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. at Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings, and one hour prior to service at the church. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com.
Odis C. 'Blue' Simpson
Hastings resident Odis C. "Blue" Simpson, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery with Pastor Tony Dawson officiating. Memorials may be given to the Veterans Administration for a memorial to be established. Book signing will be Thursday and Friday, April 25 and 26, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com.
George Rempe Jr.
Lawrence resident George Rempe Jr., 72, died Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Sutton Community Home in Sutton. Services are pending with Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill.
Chad A. Spencer
Chad Allen Spencer 24, of Lincoln, Nebraska formerly of Doniphan, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Lancaster County due to a car accident on April 20, 2013. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Doniphan United Methodist Church in Doniphan with the Rev. Kelly Karges officiating. Burial will be in Cedarview Cemetery in Doniphan. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Apfel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Patricia A. Donahue
Patricia Ann Donahue, June 9, 1929 – April 20, 2013, of Omaha, Nebraska, born in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation begins Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. with vigil service at 7 p.m. at the West Center Chapel of Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler in Omaha. Mass of Christian burial is Wednesday, April 24, at 10:30 a.m. at New Cassel Retirement Center Chapel, 900 N. 90 St. in Omaha. Graveside services are Wednesday, 3 p.m. at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE. Memorials to New Cassel Retirement Center.

Published Monday, April 22
Virginia C. Rippeteau
Virginia Clare (Gartrell) Rippeteau, 91, died peacefully July 27, 2012. A memorial service was held at Covenant Village in Northbrook, IL, August 9, 2012. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at the Clay Center Cemetery in Clay Center, NE. No visitation as cremation has taken place.
Betty J. Hinzmann
Hastings resident Betty J. Hinzmann, 88, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society – Hastings Village, Perkins Pavilion. Rosary will be Tuesday, April, 23, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to Hastings Catholic Schools Trust. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 23, 2013, from 1-9 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.
Lila M. Nunnenkamp
Grand Island resident Lila Mae (Shipman) Nunnenkamp, 90, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Tiffany Square. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island with the Rev. Jack Gillam officiating. Family prayer services are 10:15 a.m. Thursday. Burial is at the Grand Island City Cemetery in Grand Island. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home in Grand Island.
MaryLou McCracken
Red Cloud resident MaryLou McCracken, 88, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. Services are 2 p.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Lance McDowell officiating. Burial is at Red Cloud Cemetery in Red Cloud. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud and 8 a.m. to service time at the church on Tuesday.
William C. Hathaway
Hastings resident William C. Hathaway, 91, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Alfred L. 'Andy' Anderson
Blue Hill resident Alfred L. "Andy" Anderson, 78, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Sharon Nixon
Sharon K. Nixon, 70, of North Platte, passed away April 19, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte. Graveside services will be at the Phillips Cemetery at Phillips, Nebraska, at 2:30 p.m. There will be no visitation. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, or 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on today at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.
Ruby A. Blain
Red Cloud resident Ruby A. Blain, 95, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the Rev. Dan Benedict officiating. Burial is at Esbon Cemetery in Esbon, Kan. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Ryan Bostock
Red Cloud resident Ryan Bostock, 24, died Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Lancaster County northwest of Lincoln as a result of a one vehicle accident. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.

Published Saturday, April 20
Ruby Blain
Red Cloud resident Ruby Blain, 95, died Friday, April 19, 2013, at Webster County Community Hospital in Red Cloud. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral home of Red Cloud.

Published Friday, April 19
Odis C. 'Blue' Simpson
Hastings resident Odis C. "Blue" Simpson, 73, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Thursday, April 18
Eloise M. Imler
Doniphan resident Eloise M. Imler, 74, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at her home. Memorial Services will be Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at United Methodist Church in Doniphan with Rev. Kelly Karges officiating. Burial will be at Cedarview Cemetery in Doniphan, Nebraska. Book signing will be Friday, April 19, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorials may be given to Doniphan Fire & Rescue. There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation was chosen.
Phyllis J. Janes
Hastings resident Phyllis June Janes, 84, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Private family graveside service at a later date. Burial will be at the Kenesaw Cemetery.

Published Wednesday, April 17
Robert D. 'Bob' Wigert
The Reverend Robert D. "Bob" Wigert, 91, was released to the Lord in his home in Mitchell, Nebraska, after traveling on the "Royal Road to Heaven" on Saturday, April 13, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Scottsbluff with Rev. Dr. Charles H. Richardson officiating. A following service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings, Nebraska, with the Rev. Dr. Lee R. Wigert officiating.
Beulah M. Ray
Superior resident Beulah Maxine (Shroyer) Ray, 90, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Superior. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church in Superior with the Rev. Jocelyn Tupper officiating. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday with family present from 7-8:30 p.m. at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
George W. Drake
Former Red Cloud resident George W. Drake, 81, died January 16, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kan. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud with the Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. Inurnment will be at the Red Cloud Cemetery. Book signing is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Phyllis J. Janes
Hastings resident Phyllis J. Janes, 84, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home in Kenesaw.

Published Tuesday, April 16
John T. O'Brien
Geneva resident John T. O'Brien, 86, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Geneva. Rosary service is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Geneva. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Geneva with Father Tom Walsh officiating. Visitation is 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva.
Rosemarie North
Memorial services for Rosemarie North, 91, of Norfolk, will be held at a later date. She passed away Saturday, April 13, 2013, at Stanton Health Care in Stanton, NE.
Beulah M. Ray
Superior resident Beulah M. Ray, 90, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Monday, April 15
James A. Reeve
Former Hastings resident James Anthony Reeve passed away in his San Diego, California, home surrounded by his family on April 4, 2013. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2013, at Clairemont Mortuary in San Diego, California.
Marion Saunders
Hastings resident Marion Saunders, 78, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Mary Lanning HealthCare in Hastings. Memorial Service is 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at Frist United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Dr. Samuel R. Rathod officiating.
Evelyn J. Leece
Superior resident Evelyn J. Leece, 92, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Superior. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with Missie Witt officiating. Burial is 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Maize Park Cemetery in Maize, Kan. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Ralph A. Stout II
Red Cloud resident Ralph Allen Stout II, 77, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at his son's home in Inavale. Services are 4:30 p.m. today at Hutchins Funeral Home in Franklin with the Rev. Nancy Leonard officiating. Burial is at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Book signing is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home in Franklin.
Ruth F. Workman
Ruth Frances Stone Workman was born January 9, 1920, in Harvard, NE. She passed away in Ruston, LA, January 13, 2013. Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 20, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the Harvard United Methodist Church in Harvard, NE, with Rev. Travis King officiating. Burial will be at the Harvard Cemetery in Harvard, NE.
Christina Davis
Services for Christina Davis, 43, of Geneva are 2 p.m. today at Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Edgar with the Rev. Galen Rasmussen officiating. Burial is at the Ong Cemetery in Ong.

Published Saturday, April 13
Ann M. Hinrichs
Ann M. Hinrichs, 70, of Grand Island died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Omaha, Nebraska. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 15, 2013, at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island with Rev. Michael Reiners officiating. Burial will be at Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation hours will be Sunday, April 14, 2013, from 4-6 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island.
Darlene L. Wengler
Holstein resident Darlene Loraine Wengler, 80, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2013, at her home. Book Signing will be Sunday, April 14, 2013, from 2-6 p.m. with the family present from 3-4 p.m. at the Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home in Kenesaw, NE. Private family burial at a later date will be in the Holstein Cemetery, Holstein, NE.
Marion E. Saunders
Hastings resident Marion E. Saunders, 78, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with the Rev. Dr. Samuel R. Rathod officiating. In honoring her wishes for cremation, there is no viewing.
Velda A. Dahl
Webber, Kan., resident Velda A. Dahl, 81, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Salina, Kan. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with the Rev. Roger Walls officiating. Burial is at Webber Cemetery in Webber, Kan. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Published Friday, April 12
Mildred D. Schulz
Hastings resident Mildred D. Schulz, 94, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Mary Lanning HealthCare in Hastings with her children by her side. Services will be Sunday, April 14, 2013, at 2 p.m. at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill, Nebraska. Closed casket visitation will be Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 5-7 p.m. with family present at the funeral home.
Stanley P. Smith
Stanley P. Smith 89 years of age from Minden, NE, died on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at the Bethany Home in Minden. Funeral services will be on Monday, April 15, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Minden with Rev. Nancy Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Minden Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday from 1-2 p.m. at the Bethany Home in Minden and at the Layton-Craig Funeral Home from 3-5 p.m.
Marion E. Saunders
Hastings resident Marion E. Saunders, 78, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings.
Darlene L. Wengler
Holstein resident Darlene Loraine Wengler, 80, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at her home. Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home in Kenesaw is in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn J. Leece
Superior resident Evelyn J. Leece, 92, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Thursday, April 11
Dave Harsh
Dave Harsh died April 8, 2013. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 11, from 6-7 p.m. at the West Center Chapel of Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler with vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of christian burial is Friday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Omaha.
Mildred D. Schulz
Hastings resident Mildred D. Schulz, 94, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare. Services are 2 p.m. Sunday at First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial is at Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill. Memorials may be given to First St. Paul's Lutheran Church Foundation.
Velda Dahl
Webber, Kan., resident Velda Dahl, 81, died Wednesday, April 10, 2013, in Salina, Kan. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Wednesday, April 10
James E. 'Jim' Jugert
Former Hastings resident James "Jim" E. Jugert, 65, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, April 5, 2013, at River Hills Hospice Center in Kerrville, Texas, after a ourageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Celebration of Life Service will be Friday, April 12, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating.
Elsie M. Helzer
Hastings resident Elsie M. Helzer, 89, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Lancaster Manor in Lincoln, Nebraska. Rosary will be Friday, April 12, 2013, at 7 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, April 13, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia's Catholic Church with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska.
Dave Harsh
The family will receive friends Thursday, April 11, from 6-7 p.m. at the West Center Chapel of Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler with vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of christian burial is Friday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Omaha. Memorials are suggested to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church.
Eleanor L. Casler
Eleanor Louise Casler, 78 of Littleton, Colorado, passed away on Friday April 5, 2013.
Katherine M. Brown Spielman
Katherine Marlene Brown Spielman, 73, born on February 27, 1940, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2013. She was married for 31 years to James C. Spielman, until his death on October 19, 1991. Services will be held at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ, on Friday, April 12, 2013, at 9:30 a.m.

Published Tuesday, April 9
Marian Dirks
Hastings resident Marian Dirks, 82, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard, Nebraska. Services will be Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Dr. William Nottage-Tacey officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska.
Dennis J. Cortney
Alexandria resident Dennis J. Cortney, 79, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, in Hebron. Services were today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Alexandria. Burial was at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Alexandria.
Jane Tipton
Webber, Kansas, resident Jane Tipton, 83, died Friday, April 5, 2013, in Lees Summit, Missouri. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home with Missie Wilt officiating. Burial is at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Book signing is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
B.J. Culbertson
Davenport resident B.J. Culbertson, 83, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, in Grand Island. A private family service is being held at Urbauer-Price Funeral Home in Davenport, with Bill Brueggemann officiating. Burial is at Davenport City Cemetery.
Valden C. Powell
Valden Clark Powell, 90, of Hastings (formerly Edgar), passed away April 6, 2013. He was born June 2, 1922, in Edgar, Nebraska, to Laurene and Floyd Powell. Services are scheduled for Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 2:00 pm at Williams Funeral Home in Edgar. Burial with military rights will be at the Edgar Cemetery following the services. Pastor Don Canady will be officiating.
James E. 'Jim' Jugert
Former Hastings resident James "Jim" E. Jugert, 65, died Friday, April 5, 2013, at River Hills Hospice Center in Kerrville, Texas, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. There will be no viewing as Jim's wishes were to be cremated. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday with family present from 5-6 p.m. at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home in Hastings.
Elsie M. Helzer
Hastings resident Elsie M. Helzer, 89, died Sunday, April 7, 2013, at Lancaster Manor in Lincoln. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Monday, April 8
Michael S. Hill
Hastings resident Michael Steven Hill, 61, passed away Friday, April 5, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Anna Moseby officiating. Burial will be Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 9, 2013, from 1-5 p.m. and Wednesday, April 10, 2013, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Elsie T. Boutin
Hastings resident Elsie Thessie Boutin, 53, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Rose Brook Care Center in Edgar, Nebraska. Memorial Service is 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at First Christian Church in Hastings with Pastor Dustin Bower officiating. In honoring her wishes to be cremated there is no viewing or visitation.
Delbert L. Bartels
Delbert Leroy Bartels, 83 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2013, at Holdrege Memorial Homes. Funeral Services for Delbert L. Bartels will be conducted from the Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, on Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at 2 p.m. the Upland Cemetery in Upland, Nebraska.
James E. 'Jim' Jugert
Former Hastings resident James E. "James" Jugert, 65, died Friday, April 5, 2013, at River Hills Hospice Center in Kerrville, Texas. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Marian Dirks
Hastings resident Marian Dirks, 82, died Saturday, April 6, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Saturday, April 6
Glenna R. Albers
Hastings resident Glenna R. Albers, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at her home. There will be no services. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska.
Olivia R. Hudson
Born April 17, 2009, Olivia Rae Hudson, 3-year-old great-granddaughter of the late Donelda Hartman of Blue Hill went to be with Jesus on the morning of March 19, 2013.
Elsie T. Boutin
Hastings resident Elsie T. Boutin, 53, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Rose Brook Care Center in Edgar. Services are 1 p.m. Tuesday at First Christian Church in Hastings with the Rev. Dustin Bower officiating. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge in arrangements.

Published Friday, April 5
Duane C. Kangas
Former Clay Center resident Duane C. Kangas, 84, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, Nebraska. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2013, at the Clay Center Cemetery with Pastor Dan Buller officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Mills-Schroeder American Legion Post #87 in Clay Center, NE. No visitation, cremation has taken place.
Glenna R. Albers
Hastings resident Glenna R. Albers, 82, died Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at her home. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Elsie T. Boutin
Hastings resident Elsie T. Boutin, 53, died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at Rose Brook Care Center in Edgar. Services are pending with DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings.

Published Thursday, April 4
Delores 'Dee' Morrow
Delores "Dee" Morrow, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at her home near Doniphan, with her family by her side. Services will be Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, 1832 West 9th Street, Hastings, Nebraska, with the Rev. Kelly Karges officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska.
Nancy Turek
Nancy Turek, 56, passed away on March 15, 2013, in Aurora, CO. The memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, 505 N. Bellevue, Hastings.

Published Wednesday, April 3
David L. Hampton
Harvard resident David L. Hampton, 60 passed away Monday, April 1, 2013, at Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare in Hastings, NE. Services will be Saturday, April 6, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at the Harvard United Methodist Church in Harvard with Rev. Travis King officiating. Burial will be at the Harvard Cemetery in Harvard. Visitation will be Friday, April 5, 2013, from noon to 8 p.m. at the Alberding-Wilson Funeral Home in Harvard.
Nancy Turek
Nancy Turek, 56, passed away on March 15, 2013, in Aurora, CO. Born and raised near Hebron, she lived and worked in Lincoln and Hastings most of her life. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, 505 N. Bellevue, Hastings.
Dale Swanstrom
Former area resident Dale Swanstrom, 83, of Moses Lake, Wash., died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Post Fall, Idaho. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Salem Lutheran Church in Superior with the Rev. Don Olson officiating. Burial with military honors are at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home in Nelson.
Delores Morrow
Doniphan resident Delores Morrow, 78, died Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at her home. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, April 2
Angela M. 'Angie' Jacoby
Angela "Angie" Marie Jacoby, 42, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Hastings, passed away at her home early Saturday morning, March 30, 2013. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 3rd at 11 a.m. at St. Leo Catholic Church in Omaha with viewing one hour prior to service time. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 4th at 11 a.m. at Butler Volland Chapel with viewing one hour prior to service time. An interment service will follow at Parkview Cemetery. Visitation is today from 1-9 p.m. with family present 6-8 p.m. at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home.
Ben Disney
Superior resident Ben Disney, 86, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Superior. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior with the Rev. Floyd Richardson officiating. Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
David L. Hampton
Harvard resident David L. Hampton, 60, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Alberding-Wilson Funeral Home in Harvard.
Jim Flesner
Jim Flesner departed this life on Monday, April 1, 2013, at the Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud, Nebraska, at the age of 77 years and 8 months. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m., April 6, 2013, at the Congregational Bible Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Marshall Faulkenberry officiating. Interment will be at the Kenesaw Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m.to 8 p.m. at the Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to service time at the church.
Velda M. Watts
Former Deweese resident Velda Marie Watts, 94, went to be with the Lord April 1, 2013, at Rose Brook Care Center in Edgar, NE. Services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2013, at the Clay Center Christian Church with Rev. Stephen W. Deines officiating. Interment will follow at the Fairfield Cemetery South of Fairfield, NE. Visitation will be Wednesday, from 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 6-8 p.m., at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel in Clay Center, NE.
Gerald D. Heathers
Alma resident Gerald Dean Heathers, 87, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Alma. Services are 2 p.m. Wednesday at Banta-Torrey Funeral chapel in Alma with the Rev. Jim Bendorf officiating. Burial is at Bainbridge Cemetery in Huntley with military honors and flag presentation provided by Republican City American Legion Post 361 and Military Honors Funeral Team in Kearney. Visitation is noon to 7 p.m. today and up to service time at the funeral home.
Jacqueline M. Boyles
Jacqueline Marjorie Boyles departed this life on Friday, March 29, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Center in Superior, Nebraska, at the age of 87 years. Memorial services will be held this Friday at 2 p.m., April 5, 2013, at the Olive Hill Church. Pastor David Watters will be officiating. Burial will take place at a later date. A register book will be available for signing on Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family at wmsfh.com.
Arlon D. Fuller Sr.
Hastings resident Arlon D. Fuller Sr., 81, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Revival Tabernacle Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Darrell Sutton officiating. Burial will be at the Riverton Cemetery in Riverton, Nebraska. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud at Saturday from 8 a.m. to service time at the church.

Published Monday, April 1
Juanita B. Armstrong
Juanita B. Armstrong, 89, of Lincoln died Friday, 3-29-13. Visitation was Sunday, March 31. Rosary is 7 p.m. today at Butherus-Maser & Love Funeral Home in Lincoln. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, at the Cathedral of the Risen Christ in Lincoln with Fr. Kenneth Borowiak officiating. Burial is at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Marvin E. Schneider Sr.
Marvin E. Schneider Sr., 79, of Blue Hill, Nebraska, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Village-Perkins Pavilion in Hastings, Nebraska. Services are Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Blue Hill, Nebraska, with Rev. Steve Marsh officiating. Burial will be at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr, Nebraska. Visitation is one hour prior to services at the Church.
Angela M. 'Angie' Jacoby
Former Hastings resident Angela Marie "Angie" Jacoby, 42, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, at Quality Living Nursing Home in Omaha.Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at St. Leo Catholic Church in Omaha with Father Harold Buse officiating. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Butler-Volland chapel in Hastings. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Tuesday with family present from 6-8 p.m. at the Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Victor F. A. Reiss
Wilcox resident Victor Fred Adam Reiss, 94, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Holdrege Memorial Homes in Holdrege. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Wilcox with Pastor Melvin Mertens officiating. Burial with military honors by Veterans Organizations of Wilcox and Hildreth and Military Honors Funeral Team of Kearney will be at St. John's Lutheran Cemetery in Wilcox. Visitation is today from noon to 7 p.m. with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at Banta-Torrey Funeral Home in Wilcox, and before the service at the church on Tuesday.
Arlon Fuller
Hastings resident Arlon Fuller, 81, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Mary Lanning Hospital. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home of Red Cloud.
Benjamin G. Disney
Superior resident Benjamin G. Disney, 86, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
James L. Flesner
Clay Center resident James L. Flesner, 77, died Monday, April 1, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.

Published Saturday, March 30
Sandra A. Schneller
Sandra A. Schneller, 79, of Grand Island, NE died March 23, 2013, at home with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. Celebration of life service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2013, at North Shore Assembly of God in Hastings, NE. Reverend Chris Johnson will officiate. Burial of ashes will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Hastings.
Marvin E. Schneider
Blue Hill resident Marvin E. Schneider, 79, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill is in charge of arrangements.

Published Friday, March 29
Elinore Barber
Hastings resident Dr. Elinore Barber, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society Perkins Pavilion in Hastings, Nebraska. Memorial service is 10:30 am, Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at Saint Mark's Pro-Cathedral in Hastings. Inurnment will be at the Saint Mark's Pro-Cathedral with Dean Catherine Scott officiating.
Dale Swanstrom
Moses Lake, Washington, resident Dale Swanstrom, 83, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Post Falls, Idaho. Services are pending at Salem Lutheran Church in Superior. Burial will be at Salem Lutheran Cemetery in Superior.

Published Thursday, March 28
Harvey N. Lewis
Harvey Norman Lewis of Edgar, NE, departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at Homestead of Hastings, in Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 82 years. In honoring Harvey's wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral services. Graveside services with military honors will be held this Saturday, March 30, 2013, at11:00 a.m. at the Hubbell Cemetery, in Hubbell, Nebraska. Pastor David King will be officiating.
Elinore Barber
Hastings resident Dr. Elinore Barber, 93, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Saint Mark's Pro-Cathedral in Hastings. Inurnment will be at Saint Marks Pro-Cathedral Columbarium.

Published Wednesday, March 27
Robert J 'Bob' Strickland
Former Hastings resident Robert J. "Bob" Strickland of Woodstock, Georgia, died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at his home. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Woodstock Funeral Home in Woodstock, Georgia with Dr. Alan Weatherly of Asbury United Methodist Church of Madison, Alabama, officiating. Visitation is 1 p.m. Saturday before the service.
Esther Long
Hettinger, N.D, resident Esther Long, 89, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at the Western Horizon Care Center in Hettinger, N.D. Services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the Evangelical Free Church in Philip, S.D., with the Rev. Gary Wahl officiating. Interment is 2 p.m. Thursday at the Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Visitation is 4-6 p.m. today at the Rush Funeral Home in Philip, S.D.
Elinore L. Barber
Hastings resident Elinore L. Barber, 93, died Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, March 26
Agnes G. Anderson
Hastings resident Agnes G. Anderson, 103, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Thursday, March 28, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Pastor Tony Dawson officiating. Private family burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, Nebraska. Visitation today from 6-9 p.m. and Wednesday, March 27, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home.
Michelle Biel-Guy
Michelle Biel-Guy, 46, of Central City, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 10 a.m. at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Sister Mary Arie officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Elkhorn Cemetery near Omaha at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, 2013.
Rose M. Richardson
Hastings resident Rose M. Richardson, 62, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Memorial service is 2 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2013, at the Salvation Army, 400 S. Burlington, in Hastings. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings is handling arrangements.

Published Monday, March 25
Fern I. McCoy
Long time Hastings resident Fern I. McCoy, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 24, 2013. Services to be held Wednesday, March 27, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. at All Saints Chapel, GSS, in Hastings, NE, with Pastor Brett Mackey officiating. Private family burial will be at the Kenesaw Cemetery in Kenesaw, NE. Visitation will be Tuesday, March 26, 2013, from noon to 9 p.m. with family greeting friends from 5-7 p.m. at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings, NE.
Rose M. Richardson
Hastings resident Rose M. Richardson, 62, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at The Salvation Army in Hastings.
Agnes G. Anderson
Hastings resident Agnes G. Anderson, 103, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Friday, March 22
Kenneth D. Kauk
Sutton resident Kenneth Don Kauk, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Aurora, NE. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Hope Reformed Church in Sutton, NE, with Rev. Darrell Kingswood officiating. Interment will follow at the Sutton Cemetery in Sutton, NE. Visitation is today from 3-8 p.m. with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE.
Marguerite M. Burgess
Marguerite M. (Hill) Burgess formerly of Superior, NE, died on March 20, 2013, at the Heritage of Red Cloud Nursing Home at the age of 95 years, 5 months, and 19 days. Services will be Monday, March 25, 2013, 10:30 a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska. Pastor David Watters will be officiating. Burial will be held in the Burr Oak Cemetery, Burr Oak, KS.
Nancy Turek
Nancy Turek, 56, passed away on March 15, 2013, in Aurora, CO. Born and raised near Hebron, she lived and worked in Lincoln and Hastings most of her life. Memorial service to be held on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at Brand-Wilson Funeral Home, 505 N. Bellevue, Hastings.
Annette M. Jensen
Hastings resident Annette M. Jensen, 54, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at her home. Private family memorial services will be in Cairo at a later date.

Published Thursday, March 21
Velma P. Reiman
Velma Pauline Reiman, 80 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the Christian Homes Care Community of Holdrege. Memorial Services will be conducted from the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska, on Monday, March 25, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. with Chaplain DeWane Dow officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.
Lyle J. Stover
Franklin resident Lyle Junior Stover, 84, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin. A celebration of life service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Franklin with Pastor Nancy Leonard officiating.
Glenadean Terrill
Superior resident Glenadean Terrill, 86, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Good Samaritan Center in Superior. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Burr Oak Christian Church in Burr Oak, Kan., with Pastor Richard Cox officiating. Burial will be held in the Burr Oak Cemetery in Burr Oak, Kan.
Kenneth D. Kauk
Sutton resident Kenneth D. Kauk, 87, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at Memorial Hospital in Aurora. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Hope Reformed Church in Sutton with the Rev. Darrell Kingswood officiating. Interment will follow at the Sutton Cemetery in Sutton. Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Friday with the family present from 5-7 p.m. at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton.
Annette M. Jensen
Hastings resident Annette M. Jensen, 54, died Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at her home. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.
Jeannine E. Christensen
Jeannine E. Christensen, 82 of Grand Island died Monday, March 18, 2013, at St. Francis Skilled Care in Grand Island, NE. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island with the Rev. Don McMillan officiating. Burial will be at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island. Visitation hours will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday; and Friday until service time at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island.
Wylie Blair
Wylie Blair of Superior, NE, departed this life on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the Thayer County Health Services in Hebron, Nebraska at the age of 89 years. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. this Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Superior, NE. Pastor Jim Stark will be officiating. Burial will be held in the Webber Cemetery, Webber, KS.

Published Wednesday, March 20
Nancy J. Breunig
Hastings resident Nancy Jane Breunig, 64, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Missouri, after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis for nearly 23 years. Rosary will be Friday, March 22, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel, 1225 N. Elm Avenue, Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 715 Creighton Avenue, in Hastings with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. Book signing will be Thursday, March 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, March 22, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.at the funeral home and one hour prior to service at the church.
Dolores Kahookele
Former Hastings resident and kindergarten teacher, Dolores Kahookele, 89, died of respiratory failure Monday, February 18, 2013, in Denver, Colorado. Her life will be celebrated during visitation Friday, March 22, 2013, at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings, Nebraska. Stop in any time between 5-7 p.m.
Annemarie Bliss
Deshler resident Annemarie Bliss, 85, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Deshler. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler.
Cleo A. Jaeger
Former Clay Center resident Cleo Albert Jaeger, 88, died Monday, March 18, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Village, Hastings, Nebraska. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013, at the United Church of Christ in Clay Center, NE, with Rev. Cathyann Colson officiating. Interment will follow at the Clay Center Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Eugene L. Hicks
Eugene L. Hicks passed away Thursday March 14th 2013, in Downey, CA. The funeral will be Thursday, March 21st, at 1 p.m. at Rosehills Memorial Park, Whittier, CA.
LaVonda M. Schmidt
Hastings resident, LaVonda Mae Schmidt, 72 passed away Monday, March 18, 2013, in Lincoln, NE. Services will be Friday, March 22, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2013, from noon to 9 p.m. at the Brand-Wilson Funeral Home and one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial will be in the Presbyterian Cemetery, near Rosemont, NE.
Marlin 'Dale' Burge
Superior resident Marlin "Dale" Burge, 77, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Superior. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Webber United Methodist Church in Webber, Kan., with Pastor Roger Walls officiating. Burial will be at Webber Cemetery in Webber, Kan. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Tuesday, March 19
Viola A. Karle
Viola A. Karle, 96, of Grand Island was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 14, at Tiffany Square. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Jack Gillam will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island.
Richard L. LaPorte
Richard Lee LaPorte passed away Saturday evening, March 16, 2013, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 79. He was born October 14, 1933, to Victor J. and Adella L. (Komrofske) LaPorte in Hastings, Nebraska. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2013, at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow in the Plainville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Randall Miller
Randall Miller, 61 years of age from Minden, NE, died on Monday, March 18, 2013, at the Good Samaritan Hospital. Memorial services will be on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church in Minden with Father Nicholas Baker officiating. Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the church. There will be no visitation.
Irene L. Ochsner
Sutton resident Irene Lucille Ochsner, 92, died Saturday, March 16, 2013, at the Sutton Community Home in Sutton, NE. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 22, 2013, at Emmanuel Reformed Church in Sutton, NE, with Rev. Joe Vusich officiating. Interment will follow at the Sutton Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, March 21, 2013, from 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 5-7 p.m., at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE.
Dolores Kohookele
Former Hastings resident Dolores Kahookele, 89, died Monday, February 18, 2013, in Denver, Colo. Her life will be celebrated during visitation from 5-7 p.m. Friday, March 22, 2013, at Livingston-Butler- Volland Funer-al Home in Hastings.
LaVonda M. Schmidt
Hastings resident LaVonda Mae Schmidt, 72, died Monday, March 18, 2013, in Lincoln. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

Published Monday, March 18
Jerry C. Stirtz
Jerry C. Stirtz, 79 years of age from Minden, NE, died on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Celebration of Life Services will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Minden with Rev. Donald Becker officiating. Burial will be prior to the Celebration Service at the Minden Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Layton-Craig Funeral Home in Minden from 5-7 p.m. today with the family present.
Duane D. Ehlers
Nelson resident Duane D. Ehlers, 82, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Superior. Services are 11 a.m. Thursday at Nelson Community United Church of Christ in Nelson with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Berry. Burial is at Nelson Cemetery in Nelson. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Wednesday at Klawitter-Price Funeral Home in Nelson.
William L. 'Bill' Staley
Red Cloud resident William L. "Bill" Staley, 78, died Friday, March 15, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Red Cloud with the Rev. Joel Rathbun officiating. Burial will be at the Red Cloud Cemetery. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today and Tuesday at Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Marlin D. Burge
Superior resident Marlin Dale Burge, 77, died Sunday, March 17, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Viola A. Karley
Grand Island resident Viola A. Karle, 96, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, at Tiffany Square Care Center. Services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island with the Rev. Jack Gillam officiating. Burial will be at the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation with family present will be from 4-7 p.m. Friday at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island.
Nancy Bruenig
Hastings resident Nancy Breunig died Sunday, March 17, 2013, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, Mo. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.

Published Friday, March 15
Duane D. Ehlers
Superior resident Duane D. Ehlers, 82, died Thursday, March 14, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Cynthia M. 'Cindy' Gipson
Cynthia (Cindy) M. Gipson, 63, of Norfolk, died Wednesday, March 13 in Norfolk.. A celebration of her life will be held in open-house style from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, March 18, at The Loft at 311 W. Norfolk Avenue.

Published Thursday, March 14
Marcus Prange
Marcus Prange, 34, of Thornton, Colo., and formerly of Ogallala, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Thornton. A Celebration of Marc’s Life, open to friends and family, will be held Friday, March 15, from 2-5 p.m. at the Denver Chop House & Brewery, 1735 19th Street, in Denver, Colo.
Lindon L. Willis
Lindon Lee Willis, 54, of San Antonio, Texas, by way of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013.
Wayne G. Robinson
Sutton resident Wayne George Robinson, 64, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at his home in Sutton. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 2013, at Hope Reformed Church in Sutton, NE.

Published Wednesday, March 13
David D. Peterson
Hastings resident, David D. Peterson, 57, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at his home. Memorial Services will be Friday, March 15, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings.
Marcus Prange
Marcus Prange, 34, of Thornton, Colo., and formerly of Ogallala, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, in Thornton. A celebration of Marc’s Life, open to friends and family, will be held Friday, March 15, from 2-5 p.m. at the Denver Chop House & Brewery, 1735 19th Street, Denver, Colo.
Jack H. Dietrich
Hastings resident Jack H. Dietrich, 90, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavillion). Private family services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Florence A. 'Flossie' Saathoff
Hastings resident, Florence “Flossie” A. Saathoff, 89, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, March 15, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings.

Published Tuesday, March 12
Bobbie Prostok
Former Hastings resident Bobbie Prostok passed away Monday, March 11, 2013, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Services will be Wednesday, March,13 2013, at 11 a.m. at Brand Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings, NE.
Donald W. Davis
Hastings resident Donald W. Davis, 73, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Services will be Wednesday, March 13, 2013, at 3 p.m. at the Faith Community Tabernacle Church in Hastings, NE.
Jack H. Dietrich
Hastings resident Jack H. Dietrich, 90, died Sunday, March 10, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavillion). Private family services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Florence A. 'Flossie' Saathoff
Former Hastings resident Florence A. “Flossie” Saathoff, 89, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Ronald D. Bonnet
Ronald Dean Bonnet, 57, of Carter, SD, son of Reta Bonnet Dillon and the late Stan Bonnet, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at the White River Health Care Center. Funeral services were held Friday, March 8, 2013, at the Mason Funeral Home in Winner, SD. Burial was at the Winner City Cemetery.

Published Monday, March 11
Leon A. Simonsen
Superior resident Leon Allen Simonsen, 83, died Friday, March 8, 2013, in Superior. Services are 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bethany Lutheran Church in Ruskin.
Theresa M. Peters
Byron resident Theresa Marie Peters, 94, died Thursday, March 7, 2013. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Peter Lutheran Church in rural Byron.
Donald W. Davis
Hastings resident Donald W. Davis, 73, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are 3 p.m. Wednesday at Faith Community Tabernacle Church in Hastings.
Babbette Prostok
Former Hastings resident Babbette Prostok, 85, died Monday, March 11, 2013, at the Menorch Medical Center in Overland Park, Kan. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Hastings.

Published Friday, March 8
Leona M. Meddles
Hastings resident, Leona Maxine Meddles, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village in Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Monday, March 11, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene, Hastings.
Robert D. 'Bob' Thaut
Hastings resident Robert D. “Bob” Thaut, 84, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. Services will be Monday March 11, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at Butler-Volland Chapel in Hastings.
Theresa M. Peters
Deshler resident Theresa Marie Peters, 94, died Thurs- day, March 7, 2013, in Deshler. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.

Published Thursday, March 7
John W. Hamer
Hastings, Nebraska resident, John W. Hamer, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Edgewood Vista, Hastings, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, March 8, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church.
Keith Eickmann
Superior resident Keith Eickmann, 85, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Superior. Services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior.
Dolores M. 'Dodie' Spencer
Red Cloud resident Dolores Mae “Dodie” Spencer, 83, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Family interment services were held today at the Guide Rock Cemetery. Simonson-Williams Funeral home in Red Cloud was in charge of ar- rangements.

Published Wednesday, March 6
Leland L. 'Rusty' Shaw
Holstein resident Leland (Rusty) Leonard Shaw, 92, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013, at Perkins Pavilion in Good Samaritan Village, Hastings, Nebraska. A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2013, at 11 a.m. at Grace United Methodist Church, in Holstein, Ne, with Pastor Stuart Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Holstein Cemetery with military rites by Hastings Veteran Services. Visitation will be Thursday, March 7, 2013, and Friday, March 8, 2013, from 12 noon to 8 p.m., concluding with a family prayer service from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home, in Kenesaw, NE and one hour prior to service time at the church.
Marilyn R. Hansen
Marilyn R. Hansen, 69, of Kearney died Monday, February 25, 2013, at Mt. Carmel Home in Kearney. A memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2013, at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.
Richard L. Kiiker
Richard L. Kiiker, 54, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013, at Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home of Hebron, Nebraska, after a lengthy illness. Memorial Services with military rites will be Saturday, March 9, 2013, at noon at Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings with Pastor Tony Dawson officiating.
Lorn Boswell
We regret to announce the death of Lorn Boswell of Oklahoma City at the advanced age of 89. His memorial service will be at The Church of the Plains in Edgar, NE, at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 11.
Leona M. Meddles
Hastings resident Leona M. Meddles, 93, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village (Perkins Pavilion). Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Glenda T. Albers
Hastings resident Glenda T. Albers, 50, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.
John W. Hamer
Hastings resident John W. Hamer, 90, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at Edgewood Vista in Hastings. Services are pending with Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Hastings.
Claude Gosda
Inavale resident Claude Gosda, 77, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Spring Creek Home in Inavale. Services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Red Cloud Cemetery with the Rev. Alan Houston officiating. Visitation is 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at the Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Betty L. Tooyak
Franklin resident Betty Lorene Tooyak, 56, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at the Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin. A memorial celebration is 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Golden Living Center in Franklin with Pastor Nancy Leonard officiating.
Keith Eickmann
Superior resident Keith Eickmann, 85, died Tuesday, March 5, 2013, in Superior. Services are pending with Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior.
Rick A. Davis
McCook resident Rick Allyn Davis, 47, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at the Community Hospital in McCook. Services are 11 a.m. Friday at Carpenter Breland Chapel in McCook with Jerry Beckenhauer officiating.

Published Tuesday, March 5
Lizzetta M. Dieken
Former Harvard resident Lizzetta Mae (Bieck) Dieken, 83, of Concord, Calif., died Friday, Feb. 22, 2013, in Concord, Calif.
Betty I. Wallace
Superior resident Betty I. Wallace, 83, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Kay Pouge Hospice Center in Salina, Kan. Services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Northbranch Friends Church in Jewell County, Kan.
Leland L. 'Rusty' Shaw
Holstein resident Leland Leonard “Rusty” Shaw, 92, died Monday, March 4, 2013, at Good Samaritan Society Hastings Village (Perkins Pavillion). Services are pending with Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home in Kenesaw.

Published Monday, March 4
Mary H. Sheehy
Hastings resident Mary Helen Sheehy, 86, passed away from cancer Saturday, March 2, 2013, at her home with family by her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 6, 2013, at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church.
Marlene S. Walters
Harvard resident Marlene S. Walters, 63, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at her home. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Shickley with Pastor Dorothy Aspegren officiating. Burial is at Swedish Cemetery in Shickley. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Sunday at Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva.
Claude Gosda
Inavale resident Claude Gosda, 77, died Sunday, March 3, 2013, at Spring Creek Home in Inavale. Services are pending with Simonson-Williams Funeral Home of Red Cloud.
James B. Svoboda
James B. Svoboda died February 27, 2013. Services are Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Columkille Catholic Church.

Published Saturday, March 2
Lizbeth J. 'Beth' Pillittere
Former Hastings resident, Lizbeth J. "Beth" Pillittere, 63, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013, at the Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard, NE.There will be no service or visitation. Beth's wishes were to be cremated.
Marlene S. Walters
Harvard resident Marlene S. Walters, 63, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013, at her home. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church in Shickley with Pastor Dorothy Aspegren officiating. Burial is at Swedish Cemetery in Shickley. Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Sunday at Farmer and Son Funeral Home in Geneva.
Glen W. Gierhart
Glen W. Gierhart, 94, of Fort Collins, CO, passed away on February 27, 2013. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 11 at 11 a.m. at Front Range Baptist Church in Fort Collins.

Published Friday, March 1
Fern L. Miller
Red Cloud resident Fern L. Miller, 92, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Heritage Care Center in Red Cloud. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Simonson-Williams Funeral Home in Red Cloud.
Lizbeth 'Beth' Pillittere
Hastings resident Lizbeth “Beth” Pillittere, 63, died Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013, at Harvard Rest Haven in Harvard. Services are pending with Brand-Wilson Funeral Home in Hastings.

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