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Milo F. Kocourek Jr.

Milo F. Kocourek Jr.

Aug 27, 2024

Hastings resident Milo F. Kocourek Jr., 78, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. There will be no burial held at this time. There will be...

Jimothy Isgitt "Jim" Brittain

Jimothy Isgitt "Jim" Brittain

Aug 26, 2024

Hastings resident Jimothy Isgitt “Jim” Brittain, 51, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. There will be no service held. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Jim was born May 20, 1973, in Many, LA to Jimmy and Charlotte (Isgitt) Brittain. He worked as a welder...

Richard "Rich" Mattison

Richard "Rich" Mattison

Aug 25, 2024

Hastings resident Richard “Rich” Mattison, 57, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 29, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Jeromie Rand officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, and...

Gary R. Talich

Gary R. Talich

Aug 21, 2024

Gary R. Talich, 79, of Hastings, NE, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present from 4-7...

David C. J. (Joe) "Dave" Schawang

David C. J. (Joe) "Dave" Schawang

Aug 18, 2024

Hastings resident David C. J. (Joe) “Dave” Schawang, 78, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Nebraska VA Medical Center, Grand Island, NE. Memorial Services with military rites by the Nebraska Army National Guard Honor Team will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Burial will be held at...

Richard Dean Loudon

Richard Dean Loudon

Aug 18, 2024

Hastings resident Richard Dean Loudon, 81, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the family...

Peggy K. Spicknall

Peggy K. Spicknall

Aug 18, 2024

Hastings resident Peggy K. Spicknall, 83, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Grand Island Lakeview Care Center, Grand Island, NE.Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. The burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at the Roseland Cemetery in Roseland. The family...

Michael A. "Mike" Shada

Michael A. "Mike" Shada

Aug 16, 2024

Michael A. "Mike" Shada, 76 of Hastings, NE passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in Omaha, NE after a brief illness.A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, at the Elks Club, 3050 East South Street, Hastings, NE. Inurnment will be held at Parkview Cemetery Columbarium in Hastings at a later date....

Jana L. Pedersen

Jana L. Pedersen

Aug 13, 2024

Jana L. Pedersen age 72, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many passed away peacefully at Mary Lanning Hospital on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Second Presbyterian Church, 400 South St. Joseph. The celebration of life will start at 1:00 P.M. Lunch will follow. Memorials...

Margaret "Peg" Rystrom

Margaret "Peg" Rystrom

Aug 11, 2024

Trumbull resident Margaret “Peg” Rystrom, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 15, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings with Pastor Matt Sass officiating. The burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull. Visitation will...

Bernard C. "Ben" Schneider

Bernard C. "Ben" Schneider

Aug 10, 2024

Bernard C. “Ben” Schneider Former Hastings resident Bernard C. “Ben” Schneider, 93, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at The Grace Space, Lincoln, NE. Ben was born October 2, 1930, in Lawrence, NE, to Matthew and Gertrude (Bencken) Schneider. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1948. Over the years he talked fondly about the...

Donald L. Harms

Donald L. Harms

Aug 7, 2024

Glenvil resident Donald L. “Don” Harms, 90 went to his heavenly home Wednesday, August 7, 2024.Christian Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Glenvil Cemetery in Glenvil. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. with family present 4-6 p.m. Sunday,...

Jayne Beth McCoy

Jayne Beth McCoy

Aug 6, 2024

Jayne Beth (Fern) McCoy, 67, of Hastings, NE, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at her home.Services will be held at Butler Volland Chapel at 2 P.M. Thursday, August 15, with Pastor Paul Knott officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be from 1-7 P.M. on Wednesday, August 14, and one hour prior to the...

Betty A. "Alene" Rucker

Betty A. "Alene" Rucker

Aug 4, 2024

Hastings resident Betty A. “Alene” Rucker, 102, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 17, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the Rucker family present 5-7...

Edgar Weakly

Edgar Weakly

Aug 4, 2024

Hastings resident Edgar Weakly, 85, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 9, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial with military rites by the Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be at 1-7...

Patricia A. Johnson

Patricia A. Johnson

Aug 4, 2024

Hastings resident Patricia A. Johnson, 92, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at The Pines Nursing Home, Blue Hill, NE. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be at 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,...

Darrell D. Rowan

Darrell D. Rowan

Jul 31, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Darrell Rowan, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and brother. Darrell was born on July 23, 1944, in Cozad and passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Darrell’s life was deeply rooted in his faith in Jesus, which he held close to his heart throughout his life....

Renee J. Amick

Renee J. Amick

Jul 31, 2024

Doniphan resident Reneé J. Amick, 94, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Prairie Winds Assisted Living, Doniphan, NE. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 6, at Minden Cemetery in Minden. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Monday, August 5, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Doniphan Quick Response...

Charlotte Ann Dafoe Welch

Charlotte Ann Dafoe Welch

Jul 27, 2024

Hastings resident Charlotte Ann Dafoe Welch, 90, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2024, at The Heritage at College View, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 3, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Private family burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be a private visitation for family and...

Russell L. "Russ" Paulsen

Russell L. "Russ" Paulsen

Jul 18, 2024

Hastings resident Russell L. “Russ” Paulsen, 81, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at The Pines Nursing Home, Blue Hill, NE. Rosary will be at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 29, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. The family is requesting Husker attire be worn to...

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