Obituaries
Gerald M. "Jerry" Mousel
Apr 8, 2024
Assumption area resident Gerald M. “Jerry” Mousel, 85, passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at Assumption Catholic Church in Assumption with Father Corey Harrison officiating. Burial with military...
Paul H. Powers
Apr 6, 2024
Former Hastings resident Paul H. Powers, 91, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Dunklau Gardens, Fremont, NE.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation.
Paul was born September 29, 1932, in Hastings, NE to Wilbur and Ella (Doll) Powers. He graduated from...
Margaret "Eileen" Way
Apr 6, 2024
Hastings resident Margaret “Eileen” Way, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Providence Place, Hastings, NE, after a long battle with Parkinsons and Dementia.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 11, at Butler Volland Chapel with Pastor Zach Brueningsen officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family...
James Nejezchleb
Apr 5, 2024
Former Deweese resident, James “Jim” Nejezchleb, 95, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home, Kearney, NE.
Rosary service will be at 7 pm on Tuesday, April 9, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm with family present Tuesday, April 9, at the church. Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April...
Burton Royce Nelson
Apr 2, 2024
Hastings resident Burton Royce Nelson, 93, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE.
Memorial Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Grace United Methodist Church with Rev. Benjamin Hanne officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. A book signing will be 9 a.m. –...

Tripp Aaron Svoboda
Apr 2, 2024
Tripp Aaron Svoboda was born into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born a perfect whole person; 10 fingers, 10 toes, eyes, nose, lips, and feet.
A private family burial will be held at a later date. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Caitlin; and siblings, Henry, Waylon, and Dottie. Tripp was preceded in...

June L. Kehn
Apr 1, 2024
Hastings resident June L. Kehn, 89, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024, at her home with her family by her side.
Her wishes were to be cremated with no services. She was buried with her husband, Jack D. Kehn, and next to her son, Jerry Dean Kehn, at Parkview Cemetery Columbarium.
Sara K. (Keogh) Stutzman
Apr 1, 2024
Former Hastings resident Sara K. (Keogh) Stutzman, 38, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at CHI Health-St. Elizabeth, Lincoln, NE.
Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 8, at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Micah R. Gaunt officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be...
Robert M. Singley
Mar 30, 2024
Hastings resident Robert M. Singley, 80, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Lakeside Community Church in Hastings with Pastor Krystal Kennard officiating. Burial will be Friday, April 5, at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Time Zone, at Dundy County Cemetery, in Benkelman. Visitation will be one...
Gayle L. Karr
Mar 30, 2024
Hastings resident Gayle L. Karr, 79, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. The family requests casual attire be worn to the service. Burial will follow the service at Kenesaw Cemetery in...
James C. Gleason
Mar 29, 2024
Hastings resident, James C. “Curt” Gleason, 67, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at CHI Health St. Francis, Grand Island, Nebraska.
Rosary service will be at 7 pm on Friday, April 5, at Butler Volland Chapel. Visitation will be from 5-7 pm with family present, Friday, April 5, at the funeral home. Memorial Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April...
Kevin Albert Sadd
Mar 29, 2024
Hastings resident Kevin Albert Sadd, 64, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at CHI Health – Bergen Mercy, Omaha, NE.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m....
Michael C. "Mike" Behmer
Mar 27, 2024
Hastings resident Michael C. “Mike” Behmer, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Grand Island Lakeview Care and Rehabilitation Center, Grand Island, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Norfolk, NE with Father Patrick McLaughlin. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Norfolk, NE. In lieu...
Gerald L. "Jerry" Niederhaus
Mar 23, 2024
Hastings resident Gerald “Jerry” Niederhaus, 86, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Good Samaritan Village-Perkins Pavillion, Hastings, NE.
Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain Lisa Ewald officiating. Private family burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Condolences may be...
Gregory P. Hoelck
Mar 19, 2024
Hastings resident Gregory P. Hoelck, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Tabitha Prairie Commons, Grand Island, NE.
Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday April 2 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be done privately with family. Memorials may be given...
David E. Oltean
Mar 19, 2024
Hastings resident David “Dave” Oltean, 85, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, March 24, at Butler Volland Chapel with Chaplain Lisa Ewald officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be given...
Velma Lillian Hajny
Mar 19, 2024
Hastings resident Velma Lillian Hajny,102, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at College View Assisted Living, Hastings, NE.
Rosary will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 23 with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 9:30 a.m will be St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Scott Nemec officiating. Visitation will be Friday, March 22; 5-7 p.m. with family present...
Andrew M. "Andy" Sidlo
Mar 17, 2024
Hastings resident Andrew M. “Andy” Sidlo, 46, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Hastings, NE.
Services honoring Andy will be at 10 a.m. Friday, March 22, at New Hope Baptist Church in Hastings with Pastor Eddie Goff and Pastor Harold Holder officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present...
Steven R. Schmidt
Mar 17, 2024
Hastings resident Steven R. Schmidt, 71, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at his home.
Services with military rites by the Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at 12 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Brian McClurg officiating. There will be no burial at this time. There will be no viewing or visitation....
Donald "Don" Canady
Mar 16, 2024
Hastings resident Donald “Don” Canady, 79, died peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024, surrounded by family in the home he shared with his wife, Pam.
Memorial Services are at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Gibbon Cemetery in Gibbon. A book signing...