Patricia I. "Patty" May

Hastings resident Patricia I “Patty” May, age 71, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at Mary Lanning Health Care after a long-fought battle of cancer.

Services will be at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Josh Davis officiating. Burial will be at the Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill, NE. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Monday, February 16, 2026, and one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. The service will be live-streamed on Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home’s website. To view the service, go to Patty’s obituary and click the play button shown towards the bottom of the page. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

Patty was born June 12, 1954, to Glenmore and Betty (Maul) Krueger. She graduated from Blue Hill High School in 1972. She married the love of her life on April 20, 1974, this union brought Jeff, Justin, Alissa, and Ryan. For many years, Patty ran a daycare where she cared for children as if they were her own, offering patience, structure, and plenty of laughter. She also spent time waitressing, where her warmth and quick wit made her a favorite among customers and coworkers alike. Patty truly never knew a stranger, a conversation with her often felt like catching up with an old friend.

In her free time, Patty enjoyed bowling, golf, and especially watching her grandkid’s activities. She had a strong presence, a big heart, and a way of looking out for others that made people feel safe and valued.

Patty will be remembered for her kindness, her humor, and the countless lives she touched through her work, her friendships, and her unwavering care for others. Her legacy lives on in the many memories shared by those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, brother-in-law, Rodney Heinrich; niece, Melisa Heinrich; and numerous aunts and uncles and cousins.

SURVIVORS: 
Husband: 
    Michael “Mike” F. May 
Children & Spouses: 
    Jeffery & Kendra May 
    Justin & Christyn May 
    Alissa & Ricky Timmerman 
    Ryan & Molly May 
Grandchildren: 
    Levi May 
    Wyatt May 
    Taylr May 
    Henry May 
    Ryker Timmerman 
    Gentry Timmerman 
    Kanen May 
    Anna Haseloh
    Cora Hadeloh
Sisters & Spouses: 
    Glenda & Jerry Shaw 
    Polly & Phil Brown 
    Lisa & Steve St. John 
    Gena & Junior Kile 
Brothers-in-law & Spouses: 
    Lewis & Ranee May 
    JP & Robin May 
    Rex & Cheryl May

Numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and cousin, like a sister, Becky Maul, former brother-in-law, Bob Peters; and lifetime friends, Kevin & Bonnie Scribner and family.