Obituaries
Doris M. Bruna
Sep 12, 2025
Hastings resident Doris Maxine Bruna., 95, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at her home in Hastings, NE.
Graveside Services will be at 11:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 17, with Lou Adney officiating, at Alma Cemetery in Alma, NE. There will be no visitation or viewing. Memorials may be given to the family.
Doris was born on January 14, 1930, in Phillips...
Cecil M. "Butch" Bales
Sep 12, 2025
Glenvil resident Cecil M. “Butch” Bales, 88, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, September 15, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 16, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Glenvil...
Anthony Edward Aulner
Sep 11, 2025
Blue Hill resident Anthony Edward Aulner, 37, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Boone County Health Center, Albion, NE.Services will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. September 18, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Randy Schneider officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7...
Marie Louise Kallaway
Sep 10, 2025
Marie Louise Kallaway, 85, passed away in her sleep Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at The Kensington, in Hastings, NE where she has lived for the past five years.Marie Louise was born on July 1, 1940, in Gävle, Sweden to Sigvard and Ruth Maria Alice (Larsson) Hägg with siblings Börje and Mats. Marie Louise was married to Robert (Bob) Kallaway her...
Beverly Ann Theesen
Sep 9, 2025
Hastings resident Beverly Ann Theesen, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Premier Estates, Kenesaw, NE.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, September 15, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Darren Theesen officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, west of Glenvil. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. with the family present 2-4 p.m....
Stephen Paul Shipman
Sep 5, 2025
Hastings resident Stephen Paul Shipman, 41, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:24 a.m. He passed peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving wife, Ariannah, and their two daughters, Braelyn and Adaliegh, as he was ushered into eternity by the heavenly hosts.
A Celebration of Life service will be held...
John "Buck" O'Brien
Aug 31, 2025
John “Buck” O’Brien, a resident of Hastings, NE, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Buck will be fondly remembered for his good heart, quick wit, and the easygoing charm that brought joy to everyone around him.Born on August 11, 1943, in Columbus, NE, to Elizabeth and Dr. Paul O’Brien. Buck spent his childhood in Orleans. There, he created wonderful...
Gaylen Ray Kloepper
Aug 30, 2025
Hastings resident Gaylen Ray Kloepper, 70, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, September 5, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Hastings with Pastor Paul Ozbun officiating. There will be no visitation or burial. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to...
Julie Beth Spilinek
Aug 27, 2025
Hastings resident Julie Beth Spilinek, 66, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 5, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Julie requested that everyone attending the service wear casual or Husker attire. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will...
Adrian Washington
Aug 26, 2025
Hastings resident Adrian Isaiah Washington, 25, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Aurora Memorial Hospital, Aurora, NE due to a vehicle accident.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 2, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings with Pastor Matt Sass officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Attendees are welcome to wear Husker gear and casual attire...
Mildred Eileen "Millie" Fuglemsmo
Aug 23, 2025
Hastings resident Mildred Eileen “Millie” Fuglemsmo, 86, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, at CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, NE. Millie was born February 12, 1939, at Burchard, NE to Frank and Frances Janko. She grew up in Pawnee County and attended several rural schools before graduating from Table Rock High in 1957. Millie graduated from the Lincoln School of...
Bonita S. "Bonnie" Pittz
Aug 20, 2025
Roseland resident Bonita S. “Bonnie” Pittz, 73, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Emerald Nursing & Rehab Lakeview, Grand Island, NE.Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 24 and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 25, at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Assumption with Father Brian Wirth officiating. Burial...
John C. Marfisi
Aug 19, 2025
Hastings resident John C. Marfisi, 86, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE.Private memorial services will be at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Father Prageeth Chamara officiating. Private family burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be...
La Rinda M. (Peterson) Chase
Aug 14, 2025
Hastings resident La Rinda M. (Peterson) Chase, 62, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Rosary will be at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 25, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will...
Bernal L. "Bernie" Bonifas
Aug 13, 2025
Roseland resident Bernal L. “Bernie” Bonifas, 70, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, after a battle with Parkinson’s for over 15 years.Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, August 17, and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 18, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseland with Father Brian Wirth officiating. Burial...
Lyle L. Judy
Aug 12, 2025
Glenvil resident Lyle L. Judy, 73, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Brookestone Gardens, Kearney, NE.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 16, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be at Juniata Cemetery in Juniata. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the at the funeral home. Memorials may...
Larry Gianakos
Aug 11, 2025
Hastings resident Larry “Coach” Gianakos, 86, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Hastings, NE, surrounded by his loving family. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be made to the Yellowstone Forever charitable foundation. Larry was born on April 29, 1939, in Alliance, NE, to Everett and Marguerite...
Randall Scott "Randy" Kehn
Aug 10, 2025
Hastings resident Randall Scott “Randy” Kehn, 66, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE.There will be no services at this time. Memorials may be given to Start Over Rover. Randy was born on March 30, 1959, in Hastings, NE, to Jack D. and June L. (Jenkins) Kehn. Randy followed in his father's footsteps and built...
Mary Louise Kathman
Aug 10, 2025
Hastings resident Mary Louise Kathman, 97, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, August 13, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 14, St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in...
Raelene V. Horton
Aug 9, 2025
Hastings resident Raelene Val Horton, passed away Saturday August 9, 2025, at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Honoring Raelene’s wishes, there will be no services. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Start Over Rover, both non-profits very near to Raelene and her family. Raelene was born February 12, 1946, in Hastings, NE,...