Obituaries

James "Jim" Brown

James "Jim" Brown

Oct 31, 2026

Hastings resident James “Jim” D. Brown, 80, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

A celebration of Life service is scheduled for 10:30 A.M. Monday, November 9, 2026, at Grace United Methodist Church, with Pastor Josh Seifert officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., with family present from 1:00...

Susan M. Erickson

Susan M. Erickson

Oct 31, 2026

Hastings resident Susan M. Erickson, 57, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Mosaic in York, NE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 6, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings, with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be held at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. In...

Donald F. Gartner

Donald F. Gartner

Oct 31, 2026

Former Hansen resident Donald Fredrick Gartner, 86, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Prairie Commons Care Center in Grand Island, NE.

Services will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 6, 2026, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doniphan, NE, with Pastor Tyler Hauptmeier officiating. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull, NE. Visitation will be 1-7 P.M., Thursday,...

Jessica Crystal Plambeck

Jessica Crystal Plambeck

Oct 31, 2026

Bladen resident Jessica Crystal Plambeck, 34, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, NE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 5, at Christ Lutheran Church in rural Juniata, with Pastor Darren Olson officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Holstein with Pastor Lon Landsman officiating. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m....

Ilene M Weber

Ilene M Weber

Oct 30, 2026

Ilene M. (Hinrichs) Weber, 92, passed away on October 30, 2026, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Grand Island, Nebraska. She was born April 15, 1934, in Glenvil, Nebraska, to Weert H. and Julia J (Loschen) Hinrichs. She was the only daughter but had two older and four younger brothers.

She will be remembered always, missed beyond words, and never forgotten....

Janet Kay Schawang

Janet Kay Schawang

Oct 22, 2026

Hastings resident Janet Kay Schawang,79, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at CHI Health Nebraska Heart, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M., Friday, October 30, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, with Pastor Damen Jensen-Heitmann officiating. Burial will be at a later date at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE. A visitation book signing will be on Thursday, October...

Marsha K. Valentine

Marsha K. Valentine

Oct 22, 2026

Hastings resident Marsha K. Valentine,73, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2026, at Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, NE.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2026, at Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene in Hastings, with Pastor Krystal Kennard officiating. Burial will be held at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE. Visitation will be Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 2:00...

LeRoy "Roy" E Lang

LeRoy "Roy" E Lang

Oct 18, 2026

Hastings resident LeRoy E. Lang, 81, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2026, at his home.

Rosary will be at 5:30 P.M., Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Butler Volland Chapel, in Hastings, NE, with Father Matthew Schilmoeller officiating. A Graveside Service will be Monday, October 26, at 11:00 A.M., with Military Honors by the Hastings Military Honor Guard at Parkview Cemetery in...

Gary Allen Whitcomb

Gary Allen Whitcomb

Oct 16, 2026

Gary Allen Whitcomb of Glenvil passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at his home.

Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Pastor Daniel Buller and Rose Koepp. Burial will be held at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE. Visitation will be from 12-2 p.m. on Friday, October 23, at the funeral home. Memorials...

Eldon L. Orthmann

Eldon L. Orthmann

Oct 15, 2026

Hastings resident Eldon L. Orthmann, 81, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2026, at Edgewood Vista in Hastings, NE.

Memorial Service will be at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings, with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be held at Parkview Cemetery at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given...

Teresa F. Hiatt

Teresa F. Hiatt

Oct 13, 2026

Hastings resident Teresa F. Hiatt, 91, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at her home. Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Monday, October 19 at Butler Volland Chapel and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 20, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in...

Robert L. "Bob" Kober

Robert L. "Bob" Kober

Oct 13, 2026

Hastings resident Robert Lee “Bob” Kober Sr., 89, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Heritage of College View in Hastings, NE.

Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Butler Volland Chapel, and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2026, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings, NE, with Father Craig...

Vern Orville Timm Jr.

Vern Orville Timm Jr.

Oct 12, 2026

Bladen resident Vern Orville Timm Jr. ,78, passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, at East Lawn Cemetery in Bladen, NE. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation.

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Alan L. Stromer

Alan L. Stromer

Oct 11, 2026

Hastings resident Alan L. Stromer, 68, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his home in Hastings, Nebraska.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Pastor Donald Sheltrown officiating. Burial will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery west of Glenvil, Nebraska. Memorials may be given to the family for...

Terry L Thompson

Terry L Thompson

Oct 10, 2026

Hastings resident Terry L. Thompson, 78, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Mary Lanning Health Care, Hastings, NE.

Services will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Pastor Matt Sass officiating. Burial will be held at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings, NE, with military honors. Visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2026 from...

Carol J (Lockard) Kiolbasa

Carol J (Lockard) Kiolbasa

Oct 10, 2026

Hastings resident Carol J. (Lockard) Kiolbasa, 92, was born on December 20, 1933, in the serene town of Shelby, Nebraska, and peacefully passed away at home on October 10, 2026. Her life was a vivid tapestry of love, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Rosary will be at 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 16, 2026, at Butler Volland...

Klara H. McLeod

Klara H. McLeod

Oct 7, 2026

Juniata resident Klara H. McLeod, 94, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at Mary Lanning Heathcare, Hastings, Nebraska.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, October 12, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at 12:00 p.m., Monday, October 12 at Concordia Cemetery, rural Juniata, NE. Visitation will be Sunday, October 11...

Fredric D. Spitz

Fredric D. Spitz

Oct 3, 2026

Glenvil resident Fredric Dean “Buster” Spitz, 73, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026, suddenly but peacefully at home, with his wife of 51 years, Linda, by his side.On Monday, October 12, 2026, a Visitation and Rosary will take place at Butler Volland Chapel at Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings, NE. The public visitation will be 1:00 P.M. – 6:00...

Monica D. Kennedy

Monica D. Kennedy

Sep 30, 2026

Hastings resident Monica Dee Kennedy, 63, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her home in Hastings, NE.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home &...

Shawn Hatch

Shawn Hatch

Sep 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shawn Allen Hatch, a beloved father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend. Shawn passed away peacefully at Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, Nebraska, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with...