Obituaries

Larry L. Berndt

Larry L. Berndt

Jun 25, 2025

Larry Lee Berndt, a devoted family man with a strong work ethic and an adventurous spirit, passed away on June 23 with his family by his side. He was born on September 6, 1941, in Roseland, Nebraska, to Elmer and Mildred Junge Berndt.Larry grew up in Roseland and graduated from Roseland High School in 1959. Seeking warmer weather, he moved...

Carol Rae (Thornton) Coffey

Carol Rae (Thornton) Coffey

Jul 3, 2025

Hastings resident Carol Rae (Thornton) Coffey, 80, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE, surrounded by her beloved family.A Celebration of Life will be at 12 p.m. (Noon) Monday, August 4, at Lochland Country Club in Hastings. There will be a private family burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be no viewing or...

Wayne August Katzberg

Wayne August Katzberg

May 25, 2025

Hastings resident Wayne August Katzberg, 92, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at College View Assisted Living, Hastings, NE.Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18, with military honors by the Hastings Military Honor Guard at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to College View Memory Care Unit. Wayne was born September 13, 1932, to August and...

Eugene Way "Gene" Peck Jr.

Eugene Way "Gene" Peck Jr.

Mar 21, 2025

Hastings resident Dr. Eugene Way “Gene” Peck Jr., 85, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in Tucson, AZ.A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. A book signing will be 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the funeral home. In...

Logan Peter McGregor

Logan Peter McGregor

Jul 13, 2025

With hearts broken but filled with gratitude for the time we had, we announce the passing of our beloved child, Logan Peter McGregor, who left this world far too soon on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 1.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 18, at New Hope Baptist Church in Hastings with Pastor Eddie Goff officiating....

Violet V. Nordby

Violet V. Nordby

Jul 12, 2025

Violet V. (Rolls) Nordby, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 12, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska, after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings, with Pastor Scott DeWitt officiating. Visitation will...

Sharon K. "Kay" Fisher

Sharon K. "Kay" Fisher

Jul 10, 2025

Hastings resident Sharon K. “Kay” Fisher, 82, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Sutton Community Home, Sutton, NE.Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Greg Pawloski and Deacon John Willmes officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....

Rita Lee Lacey

Rita Lee Lacey

Jul 10, 2025

Juniata resident Rita Lee Lacey, 73, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at her home.Private Graveside Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family. Rita was born on May 2, 1952, in Superior, NE, to Dwane and Norma L. (Purcell) Imler.She graduated from Lawrence High School and later married the love of her life,...

Ardyce M. Zubrod

Ardyce M. Zubrod

Jul 10, 2025

Lincoln resident Ardyce M. Zubrod, 67, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center West, Lincoln, NE.Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseland with Father Nathan Hall officiating. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Assumption....

Alvin Joseph "Al" Beiriger

Alvin Joseph "Al" Beiriger

Jul 9, 2025

Alvin Joseph “Al” Beiriger of Hastings, NE passed away at Mary Lanning Hospital on July 9, 2025. He was 89 years old. Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 14, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial with...

Maxine M. Watson

Maxine M. Watson

Jul 6, 2025

Hastings resident Maxine M. Watson, 78, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, July 11, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. with the family present Thursday, July 10, at the funeral...

Linda Dianne Rose Swayze

Linda Dianne Rose Swayze

Jul 5, 2025

Hastings resident Linda Dianne Rose Swayze, 76, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE.Memorial Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Chad Power officiating. Burial will be at Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill. Book signing will be 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at...

Larry Burnell Phillips

Larry Burnell Phillips

Jul 5, 2025

Hastings resident Larry Burnell Phillips, 89, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, at the funeral home, and one hour before the service at the church. Rosary will be Tuesday, July 8, at 7 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of...

Bonnie J. Sittner

Bonnie J. Sittner

Jul 1, 2025

Juniata resident Bonnie J. Sittner, 99, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 2, at the Juniata United Methodist Church in Juniata with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. The family requests guests wear blue to her services. Private burial will be at a later date at Juniata Cemetery....

Dorothy E. Larabee

Dorothy E. Larabee

Jun 30, 2025

Hastings resident Dorothy Eileene (Echternach) Larabee, 88, passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, July 7, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Reverend Damen Jensen-Heitmann officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home....

Marlin Hartman

Marlin Hartman

Jun 26, 2025

Marlin Fred Hartman, a devoted husband, proud veteran, and man of unwavering faith, died on June 26, 2025. He was 96 years old.

Marlin was born on September 16, 1928, on the family farm in Webster County, Nebraska, to George and Minnie (Kranau) Hartman. He was raised with strong values, hard work, and integrity. He was baptized into the Christian faith...

James J. Crilly Sr.

James J. Crilly Sr.

Jun 24, 2025

Former Hastings resident, James J. Crilly Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Elk Ridge Assisted Living, Elkhorn, NE. Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with Father Matthew Schilmoeller and Father Steve Boes officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....

Gary N. Hylan

Gary N. Hylan

Jun 23, 2025

Gary N. Hylan, 58, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home in Hastings.The family will have a private service at a later date. Gary was born March 27, 1967, in Little Rock, AR to Bonnie (Van Dyke) Slansky and adopted by John Hylan. After graduating from Guide Rock High School in 1986 Gary served in the U.S. Marine Corps...

Darrell R. Joynt

Darrell R. Joynt

Jun 21, 2025

Hastings resident Darrell R. Joynt, 99, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 30, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Ben Siebert officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Holstein. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. at...

Rita Adeline (Hanson) Kirkegaard

Rita Adeline (Hanson) Kirkegaard

Jun 20, 2025

Hastings resident Rita Adeline (Hanson) Kirkegaard, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025, at The Heritage – College View Assisted Living, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating....