Obituaries

Jan 15, 2021

Our little angel, Rylee Jo Timmerman, passed away Friday January 15th, 2021 at only 2 months old. The Funeral Service will be Thursday, January 21st, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Livingston Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. There will be a visitation on Wednesday, January 20th from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. Burial will...

Jan 14, 2021

Hastings resident Gerald E. “Jerry” Arnold Sr., 93, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE, he succumbed to kidney failure and pneumonia. Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 22, at Trumbull Community Center in Trumbull with Chaplain Zach Brueningsen officiating. There will be a private burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull. There...

Jan 14, 2021

Former Hastings resident Dr. James Patrick “Jim” Widhelm, 71, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, in Ardmore, OK surrounded by his family. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday, January 21, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 22, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka and Father Thomas...

Jan 13, 2021

Thomas Jeffrey Lonowski made his way to heaven before he entered the world on January 13, 2021. Thomas filled our hearts with more love than we have ever known. Though our time was short, we will always remember the moments we were able to hold our sweet baby boy. Private family services will be held at the Blue Hill...

Jan 11, 2021

Prosser resident James L. “Jim” Uden, 70, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021, at Premier Estates, Kenesaw, NE. Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, January 16, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Book signing will be 1-4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. There will be no visitation or burial. Memorials may be...

Jan 9, 2021

Blanco, Texas resident Samantha J. Ardiana, 81, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Friday, January 15, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Graveside service will be held in Live Oak, TX at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation....

Jan 8, 2021

Hastings resident Diane Meisenbach, 88, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings, with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no...

Jan 5, 2021

Former Hastings resident Marvin R. Scribner, 60, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Lincoln, NE. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 15, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. The family is requesting Husker attire be worn to service. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings....

Dec 30, 2020

On December 30th, 2020 Mr. Wendell Dean "Babe" Ruth passed away with his wife and daughter by his side at Providence Place, finally earning his well-deserved eternal rest.

Wendell Dean, named after his father and an esteemed uncle, was born in Canton, Ohio on October 12th, 1942 to Wendell Alvin Ruth and Maxine Pool Ruth.  Shortly after...

Dec 29, 2020

Hastings resident Norbert Leo “Nobby” Hemberger, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Providence Place, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be 10 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow on Saturday, January 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseland with Father Nathan Hall and Father Thomas Brouillette officiating. Burial with military rites by Holstein American Legion will...

Dec 29, 2020

Hastings resident Patsy Jean Martin, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation. Patsy was born December 30, 1940, in Charleston, MO to Archie & Minnie Pearl (Cross) Ridge. She moved to Hastings, NE with her family...

Dec 28, 2020

Jack A. Hunt, 74, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Monday, December 28, 2020. His passing was peaceful and comfortable, surrounded by his family. Jack was born February 19, 1946, to Helen (Kluver) Hunt & Albert Hunt in Laramie, WY, one of six children. He attended Hastings Public Schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1964...

Dec 27, 2020

Hastings resident Ruth Suzanne (Pittz) Poore, 93, passed through Heaven’s gate on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, January 2, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Douglas Daro officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in...

Dec 27, 2020

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Richard E. Kehn, 79, on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Per his wishes to be cremated, there will be no viewing or services. Memorials may be given to Start Over Rover. Special thanks to Mike and Donna for all their comfort and love. He...

Dec 27, 2020

Hastings resident Darrel Alvin Poore, 64, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at Harvard, NE. Graveside Services with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at approximately 12 p.m. Saturday, January 2, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Pastor Andy Springer officiating, this will follow the graveside service of Ruth Poore which will be held at Sunset...

Dec 26, 2020

Hastings resident JoAnn May Finley, 92, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at The Heritage at College View, Hastings, NE, under hospice care. Her request was to be cremated and for a private family memorial service with no visitation or viewing. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE at a later date. Memorials may be given to...

Dec 26, 2020

Glenvil resident Frederick Arthur Pryal, 71, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at his home, he likely passed away from a heart attack. Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 31, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Stefanie Hayes officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. There will be no viewing or...

Dec 25, 2020

Hastings resident Jenneth Lynn O’Neill Brown, 70, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at Winter Springs, FL. Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 28, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 5–7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be...

Dec 23, 2020

Las Vegas, Nevada resident Roberta A. Karcher, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at home surrounded by family. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 9, at Butler Volland Chapel with Pastor Greg Lindenberger officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the family to...

Dec 23, 2020

Hastings resident Donna R. Davis, 91, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil with Pastor Patti Byrne officiating. Burial has previously taken place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Immanuel...