Obituaries
Patsy Martin
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...
Jack Hunt
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...
Ruth Poore
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...

Richard Kehn
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...
Darrel Poore
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...
JoAnn Finley
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...
Frederick Pryal
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...
Jenneth O'Neill Brown
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...
Roberta Karcher
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...

Donna Davis
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...
Sylvia "Carlyn" McPherson
Dec 20, 2020
Hastings resident Sylvia C. “Carlyn” McPherson, 92, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 29, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Rev. Damen Heitmann officiating. Burial will be held at Eaton Cemetery in Heartwell. Visitation will be 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday with family present...

John Schropp
Dec 19, 2020
Hastings resident John R. Schropp, 92, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Due to COVID-19, private services will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. Private family burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be...
Dennis Erickson
Dec 18, 2020
Hastings resident Dennis V. Erickson, 84, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard, NE. Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Chapel in Hastings with Tom Murray & Larry Harvey officiating. Graveside Service will be at 2:30pm at Fridhem Lutheran Cemetery, Hordville, NE. Visitation will...
Ruth "Carol" Hansen
Dec 16, 2020
Hastings resident Ruth “Carol” Hansen, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, December 18, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Brett Mackey officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s Facebook page. The...
Duane Stromer
Dec 14, 2020
Former Hastings resident Duane L. Stromer, 85, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, in Overland Park, KS. Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 28th, at Butler Volland Funeral Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may...
Alvera Beach
Dec 14, 2020
Hastings resident Alvera Cora (Alber) Beach, 98, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be held at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer's Association. Alvera was born June 23, 1922 south of Rosemont, NE to Paul and Emma (Benker) Alber. She...
Berdina Dunham
Dec 12, 2020
Hastings resident Berdina Dunham, 95, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Memorial Community Health Hospital, Aurora, NE. Due to the current restriction, private family services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Start Over Rover or New York Avenue Congregational Church. Berdina was born November 19, 1925, in Lincoln,...
Lois Demaray
Dec 9, 2020
Hastings resident Lois A. Demaray, 73, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at her home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 12, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial is at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation is 1-7 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Memorials may...
Sharol Mousel
Dec 9, 2020
Assumption area resident Sharol R. Mousel, 77, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, December 14, at Assumption Cemetery in Assumption with Father Nathan Hall officiating. Book signing will be 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday with family present 2-3 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu...
Marilynn Miller
Dec 7, 2020
Hastings resident Marilynn Konantz Miller, 100, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at Edgewood Vista, Hastings, NE. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, December 14, at Fort Scott National Cemetery in Fort Scott, KS. A memorial service will be held in Hastings, NE next spring or summer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First...