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D'Ann Rae Scheiding

D'Ann Rae Scheiding

Dec 28, 2023

Hastings resident D’Ann Rae Scheiding, 66, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at CHI St. Francis, Grand Island, NE.    

 

Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, January 4, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr. There will be no viewing...

Judith J. Marfisi

Judith J. Marfisi

Dec 25, 2023

Hastings resident Judith J. Marfisi, 81, passed away Monday, December 25, 2023, at her home.    

 

Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, December 29, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no...

Edward J. Pavelka

Edward J. Pavelka

Dec 24, 2023

Rural Glenvil resident Edward J. Pavelka, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his entire family on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at his home after a lengthy battle with the Vexas Syndrome.     

 

Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, December 29, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 30, at St....

Victor Einspahr

Victor Einspahr

Dec 23, 2023

 

Victor "Vic" Einspahr, a beloved member of the Beeville community, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, at the age of 82. He will be remembered for his numerous contributions and dedication to the fire service and his country.

Prayer service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, January 5, at Butler Volland Funeral Home with Pastor Tamara Holtz officiating.  Burial...

Keith D. Woodard

Keith D. Woodard

Dec 21, 2023

Hastings resident Keith D. Woodard, 61, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, December 29, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. A book signing will...

Margaret A. Bruckman

Margaret A. Bruckman

Dec 21, 2023

Glenvil resident Margaret (Marmie) A. Bruckman, 94, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023, at her home with family by her side.    

 

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Burial will be at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present...

Jeanette May "Jeanie" Sonder

Jeanette May "Jeanie" Sonder

Dec 20, 2023

Juniata resident Jeanette May “Jeanie” Sonder, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE.    

 

Visitation will be 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with family present 2-4 p.m. Saturday, January 27, at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings. Interment in Verdigre, NE is still pending for a later date in the spring or summer....

Eualla Jean "Jeanne" (Ellis) Stark

Eualla Jean "Jeanne" (Ellis) Stark

Dec 20, 2023

Hastings resident Eualla Jean “Jeanne” (Ellis) Stark, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home.    

 

A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Hastings Catholic Schools - St. Cecilia Cafeteria/Kitchen Renovation.

 

Jeanne was born April 28,...

Gary W. Henrie

Gary W. Henrie

Dec 18, 2023

Hastings resident Gary W. Henrie, 82, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center West, Lincoln, NE, after a brief illness and a longer skirmish with dementia.

    

A Celebration of Life will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, January 4, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Mary Ann Warner officiating. There will be no book signing or...

Patricia Kay "Pat" McCready

Patricia Kay "Pat" McCready

Dec 17, 2023

Hastings resident Patricia Kay “Pat” McCready, 83, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her home.   

 

Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, at First Christian Church in Hastings with Pastor Tamara Holtz officiating. There will be no burial held at this time. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be...

Earl E. Christy

Earl E. Christy

Dec 17, 2023

***SERVICES HAVE BEEN POSTPONED TO 10:30 A.M. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2024 AND VISITATION 9 A.M. - 7 P.M. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2ND.*** Hastings resident Earl E. Christy, 88, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 13, at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with...

Elizabeth E. "Betty" Marian

Elizabeth E. "Betty" Marian

Dec 16, 2023

Hastings resident Elizabeth E. “Betty” Marian, passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion, Good Samaritan Village, Hastings, Nebraska. She was two days shy of turning 101. 

 

Private burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. A Celebration of Life gathering will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist...

Wayne E. Kloppenborg

Wayne E. Kloppenborg

Dec 16, 2023

Hastings resident Wayne E. Kloppenborg, 84, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.   

 

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, December 22, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Pastor Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Inland Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 21 at...

Duane E. Devitt

Duane E. Devitt

Dec 14, 2023

Hastings resident Duane E. Devitt, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 14, 2023, with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 21, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain Lisa Ewald officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....

Joan Rose Schneider

Joan Rose Schneider

Dec 14, 2023

Hastings resident Joan Rose Schnieder, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.    

 

Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday, December 18 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will...

Mary S. Giesler

Mary S. Giesler

Dec 11, 2023

Hastings resident Mary S. Giesler, 63, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023, at her home.    

 

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 14, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett and Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December...

Regina Marie Simpson

Regina Marie Simpson

Dec 8, 2023

Hastings resident Regina Marie Simpson, 72, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE.     

 

There will be no services held per Regina’s wishes. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be held at a later date.

 

Regina was born September 7, 1951, in rural NE...

Roberta F. Lloyd

Roberta F. Lloyd

Dec 8, 2023

Hastings resident Roberta F. Lloyd, 88, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.     

 

Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 19, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Private family interment will be held at a later date. A book signing will be held 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with the family present 11 a.m....

Patricia Ann Schmidt

Patricia Ann Schmidt

Dec 6, 2023

Hastings resident Patricia Ann Schmidt, 82, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, December 11, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetery in Grand Island. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. with family present 2-4 p.m. Sunday, December 10, and one hour...

Joyce M. Halbmaier

Joyce M. Halbmaier

Dec 6, 2023

Hastings resident Joyce M. Halbmaier, 77, passed away after an 8-month-long courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 11, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Benjamin Siebert officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m....

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