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Mary R. Ries

Mary R. Ries

May 30, 2024

Hastings resident Mary R. Ries, 89, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard, NE.     

 

Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at...

Ernest W. Jenkins

Ernest W. Jenkins

May 29, 2024

Former Juniata resident Ernest W. Jenkins, 92, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Countryside Home, Madison, NE.    

 

Graveside Services with military rites by the Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at 1 p.m. Monday, June 3, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Pastor Darren Olson officiating. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. with family present 3-5 p.m. Sunday, June...

Joyce L. (Keuten) Brannan

Joyce L. (Keuten) Brannan

May 29, 2024

Lifelong Hastings resident Joyce L. (Keuten) Brannan, 70, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be given to the family for a contribution to be given to the Neurofibromatosis Foundation (NF). Joyce was born June 3, 1953, in Hastings, NE to Joel and Rotha...

Gloria J. Novacek

Gloria J. Novacek

May 28, 2024

Hastings resident Gloria J. “June” Novacek, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE.    

 

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 1, at North Shore Assembly of God in Hastings with Pastor Chris Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. with the family present 6-8 p.m.,...

W. Dean Rolls

W. Dean Rolls

May 27, 2024

Hastings resident W. Dean Rolls, 83, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Dean was born February 27, 1941, in Ayr, NE to Kenneth and Vera (Mohlman) Rolls. He graduated from Trumbull High School in 1958 and attended South Missouri State. Dean married Neva Moriarty on August 18, 1963, in Paxton, NE, they enjoyed...

Glenda Dee Carsten

Glenda Dee Carsten

May 24, 2024

Glenda Dee Carsten, 82, known as “Dee” to many, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2024, in Denver, CO. She was born October 28, 1941, in Hastings, NE to Glenn and DeNeese (Rader) Haggard. She married Roger Carsten on October 9, 1981, in Lincoln, NE.Dee’s career included working in hospital business offices, company executive offices, and banking before retiring from...

Jean "Sharon" (Hogate) Pendergast

Jean "Sharon" (Hogate) Pendergast

May 24, 2024

Hastings resident Jean “Sharon” (Hogate) Pendergast, 81, passed away peacefully in a family home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, May 24, 2024.    

 

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 31, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain Lisa Ewald officiating. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery in Bladen. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family...

Shirley T. McKinney

Shirley T. McKinney

May 24, 2024

Hastings resident Shirley T. McKinney, 88, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Benjamin Hanne officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Kearney Cemetery in Kearney. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7...

Timmothy Dean Hagemeier

Timmothy Dean Hagemeier

May 22, 2024

Hastings resident Timmothy Dean Hagemeier, 56, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home.    

 

To honor Tim’s wishes there will be no viewing or funeral services. A private family burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.

 

Timmothy was born on December...

Margaretha A. Hurd

Margaretha A. Hurd

May 18, 2024

Former area resident Margaretha A. Hurd, 90, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Sutton Community Home, Sutton, NE.    

 

Private burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to Hastings Meals On Wheels or Hastings Public Library. 

 

Margaretha was born January 19, 1934, in Burwell, NE to Arnold and...

James E. "Jim" Kaiser

James E. "Jim" Kaiser

May 15, 2024

Dr. James Edward Kaiser (Jim), passed from his temporary home on this earth to his eternal home in heaven on May 15, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska after a 10-year battle with cancer. He was 80 years of age. Jim was born in Valentine, Nebraska to Robert and Martha Kaiser on February 20, 1944. He grew up in...

Trionne Marjean Brown

Trionne Marjean Brown

May 13, 2024

Former Hastings resident Trionne Marjean Brown, 95, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at The Pines Nursing Home, Blue Hill, NE.    

 

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Michelle Loeffelholz officiating. Burial will be at Juniata Cemetery in Juniata. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,...

Donna K. (Fitzke) Hinrichs

Donna K. (Fitzke) Hinrichs

May 11, 2024

Hastings resident Donna Kathryn (Fitzke) Hinrichs, 104, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at The Heritage at College View, Hastings, NE. She had strong faith, loved her family, and education, and most of all, laughed often.    

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Burial will be...

James William "Jim" Hawes

James William "Jim" Hawes

May 10, 2024

Hastings resident James William “Jim” Hawes, 99, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at The Heritage at College View, Hastings, NE.    

 

Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial with military rites by the Hastings Military...

Lisa I. Schmidt

Lisa I. Schmidt

May 10, 2024

Kenesaw resident Lisa I. Schmidt, 58, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Premier Estates, Kenesaw, NE.    

 

Graveside Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Pastor Darren Olson officiating. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. with family present 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to...

Shirley A. Gass

Shirley A. Gass

May 7, 2024

The Gass family mourns the passing of their beloved Shirley on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, who died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family’s love and care. 

Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 17, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with...

Ronald Dean Riley

Ronald Dean Riley

May 5, 2024

On May 5, 2024, Ronald Dean Riley, also known as Radar, died peacefully with his family by his side.  A memorial service will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 13, at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Grand Island, with Father Don Buhrman presiding. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery with military honors by the Hastings Military Honor Guard. Visitation...

Nicholas Adam Herringer

Nicholas Adam Herringer

May 3, 2024

Hastings resident Nicholas Adam “Nick” Herringer, 24, passed away to his heavenly home on Friday, May 3, 2024, at his home after a courageous nine-year battle with pediatric brain cancer.   

 

Nick was born on March 29, 2000, in Hastings, NE to Jay and Tammy (Chaon) Herringer. Nick was a member and lifelong attender of the Berean Bible Church in Hastings...

Helen Dye

Helen Dye

May 3, 2024

Former Hastings resident Helen Dye, 97, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024, at Bethany Home, Minden, NE.   

 

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Benjamin Hanne officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at...

Darrel Ellingson

Darrel Ellingson

May 2, 2024

Hastings resident Darrel Ellingson, 75, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 10, at Govier Brothers Funeral Home in Broken Bow with Pastor George Kilmer officiating. Burial will be at Broken Bow Cemetery in Broken Bow. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m....

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