John "Jack" Borrell

Hastings resident John E. “Jack” Borrell, 82, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. with family present 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 20, and one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service go to Jack’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page.

Jack was born August 12, 1939, in Hastings, NE to Charles Samuel & Anna May (Koler) Borrell. He graduated from Hastings High School and then served in the Army National Guard. Jack married Doris June Skinner on May 30, 1981; she preceded him in death on November 22, 2011.

Jack worked at Hastings Industries for many years, before retiring. He was a member of Glenvil American Legion #26, and Hastings Eagles Aerie #592. After retiring he spent time fishing and visiting with family and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris June Borrell; daughter, Bobbi Cole; son, Gary Kennedy; granddaughter, Emilly Kennedy; siblings, Samuel Borrell, Betty Stone, Barbara Janssen, Leonard Borrell, Art Borrell, and Milton Borrell.

SURVIVORS:
Children & Spouses:
Alicia & Kenneth Johnson – Bailey, CO
John Borrell II & Anne Castek – Hastings, NE
John & Bridget Kennedy – Warsaw, MO
Sheila Kennedy – Hastings, NE
Paul & Monica Kennedy – Dannebrog, NE
Michael & JoAnna Kennedy – Hastings, NE
Michelle & James Wilson – North Richland Hills, TX
Jeff Kennedy – Hastings, NE
Grandchildren:
Vannessa Pelt
James Wilson
Travis Kennedy
Jonathan Peil
Jose Flores
Elizabeth Flores
Staci Rice
Michael Hayes
Sara Hassler
Sam Kennedy
Sheldon Kennedy
Spencer Kennedy
Justice Calhoun
Tyler Kennedy
Logan Kennedy
Americas Kennedy
Natasha Falkenklev
Zoe Johnson
Kaiden Johnson
Shane Kennedy
Tessa Certa
Great-Grandchildren:
Colby Pelt
Avery Pelt
Makayla Kennedy
Angiela Flores
Sofia Flores
Jasmine Torres
Natalie Torres
Brayden Hassler
Jasmine Hassler
Matilda Kennedy
Nathan Certa
Kaine Scherbarth
Clara Falkenklev
Cleo Falkenklev
Sister-in-law:
Olga Borrell