Obituaries

William Gray

William Gray

Aug 27, 2018

William H. Bonney’ Gray, 33, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018, in Hastings, NE. A Celebration of Life will be 12 p.m., Saturday, September 1, at the VFW in Superior, NE. William H. Bonney’ Gray of Superior, NE was born on July 5, 1985, in Superior to Randy & Mary Gray. He grew up in Superior and graduated from...

Ralph Lake

Ralph Lake

Aug 26, 2018

Former Hastings, NE resident Ralph Raymond Lake, 94, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Salina Regional Hospital, Salina, KS with his wife by his side. A graveside service with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be 11:30 a.m. Thursday, August 30, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE with Pastor John Whitsett officiating. A small reception will...

Barbara Sanford

Barbara Sanford

Aug 25, 2018

Hastings resident Barbara A. (Priel) Sanford, 77, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE. Services are 2 p.m. Friday, August 31, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Visitation will be...

Inez Kleier

Inez Kleier

Aug 19, 2018

Hastings resident Inez M. Kleier, 92, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Tiffany Square Rehabilitation & Care Center, Grand Island, NE. Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 24, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family for a...

Jane Canterberry

Jane Canterberry

Aug 15, 2018

Hastings resident Jane Elizabeth Canterberry, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 25, in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Memorials may be given to the family. There will be no viewing or visitation. Jane was born in Hastings, NE on December...

George "Pete" Konen

George "Pete" Konen

Aug 15, 2018

Hastings resident George Peter “Pete” Konen, 68, died peacefully with his wife Marcia by his side, and family and friends nearby, on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Pete gracefully and courageously lost his six-year battle with leukemia. Although his journey with cancer was long and difficult, Pete inspired those around him by remaining positive,...

Leo Soukup Jr.

Leo Soukup Jr.

Aug 12, 2018

Hastings resident Leo Soukup Jr., 94, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. A private family service will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Tehama Shriners Hospital Transportation Fund. Leo was born December 28, 1923, in Lincoln, NE. He graduated from...

Hope Zimmermann

Hope Zimmermann

Aug 5, 2018

Hastings resident Hope Elaine Zimmermann, 92, loving mother, devoted sister and caring friend, died peacefully while listening to a chapter in her favorite book while in hospice care. A wake was held in her honor at Harlan County Reservoir with friends and family. A private memorial with a few friends and family will be held at a later date....

Dorothy Tickler

Dorothy Tickler

Aug 4, 2018

Former Hastings resident Dorothy King Tickler passed away on November 19, 2018, at her home in St. Augustine, FL at the age of 92. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 9, at the Chapel at Westminster of St. Augustine (230 Towerview Dr. St Augustine, FL 32092). A graveside service will be held at 11:30...

Margaret McDermott

Margaret McDermott

Aug 4, 2018

Margaret Anne McDermott, infant daughter of Ali Horton and Ben McDermott gained her angel wings on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Private family burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in...

Catherine Hemberger

Catherine Hemberger

Aug 3, 2018

Hastings resident Catherine C. Hemberger, 82, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Rosary is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....

Sandra "Sandi" Gingrich

Sandra "Sandi" Gingrich

Aug 2, 2018

Hastings resident Sandra Lee “Sandi” Gingrich, 51, went to meet her heavenly Father on Thursday, August 2, 2018, due to complications of early onset dementia in conjunction with Down Syndrome at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Celebration of Life is 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Hastings with...

David Moore

David Moore

Aug 1, 2018

Hastings resident David Harvey Moore, 68, passed away after being recently diagnosed with cancer and was surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. A Celebration of Life is 11 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2018, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Russ Dudrey officiating. Refreshments will be provided immediately following...

Gerald "Shorty" Steiger

Gerald "Shorty" Steiger

Aug 1, 2018

Hastings resident Gerald Lynn “Shorty” Steiger, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children. There will be no viewing or visitation. Shorty was born September 21, 1935, in Grafton, NE to Max Steiger, Sr. and Frieda Issler....

Christopher Walston

Christopher Walston

Jul 30, 2018

Hastings resident Christopher R. Walston, 16, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home. Services are 10:30 A.M. Monday, August 6, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Andrea Paulson officiating. Burial will be 3:30 P.M. Monday, August 6, in Hope Lutheran Church Cemetery, west of Bertrand, NE. Memorials may be given to Boy Scout...

Cheryl "Cherrie" Mooers

Cheryl "Cherrie" Mooers

Jul 29, 2018

Hastings resident Cheryl Ann “Cherrie” (Fleming) Mooers, 68, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on July 29, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. Rosary is 7 p.m. Thursday, August 2, and Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Friday, August 3, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be in Parkview...

LeRoy Thom

LeRoy Thom

Jul 29, 2018

LeRoy W. Thom, 93, passed away peacefully at his residence near Hastings, NE, on July 29, 2018. Services are 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 2, at Peace Lutheran Church located at 906 California Ave., Hastings, NE with Rev. Marcus J. Mackay officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be at 1-8 P.M. Wednesday at...

Betty Whipple

Betty Whipple

Jul 28, 2018

Hastings resident Betty “June” Whipple, 93, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. June's wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established later. June was born June 26, 1925, in Pauline,...

Roger Golden, Sr.

Roger Golden, Sr.

Jul 26, 2018

Hastings resident Roger L. Golden, Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, NE. Memorials may be...

Troy Zubrod

Troy Zubrod

Jul 24, 2018

Hastings resident Troy A. Zubrod, 51, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at his home. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Andrea Paulson officiating. Burial will be held in Assumption Cemetery in Assumption, NE. Memorials may be given to Start Over Rover or Assumption Cemetery Association. There will be...