Obituaries
Sunny Brook Baker
Aug 18, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Sunny Brook Baker, who was born on July 3, 2023, and gained her angel wings on August 18, 2023. Though her time with us was brief, Sunny touched our lives in ways that words cannot fully express.
Sunny brought immeasurable joy and love to our...
William L. "Bill" Spooner Sr.
Aug 17, 2023
Hastings resident William L. “Bill” Spooner Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 25, at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation as Bill was cremated per his request. Memorials may be given...
Jerome Edward Heuertz
Aug 13, 2023
Hastings resident Jerome Edward Heuertz, 82, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. Monday, August 21, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Assumption....
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Hayek
Aug 11, 2023
Hastings resident Elizabeth A. “Liz” Hayek, 92, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. As per her wishes, Liz was cremated. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church.
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G. Earlene Cathcart
Aug 9, 2023
Hastings resident G. Earlene Cathcart, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE.
Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 14, at All Saints Chapel – Good Samaritan Village in Hastings with Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. A book signing will be...
Wendell Eugene Starr
Aug 8, 2023
Hastings resident Wendell Eugene Starr, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour before...
Jovita H. (Kitten) Lemke
Aug 4, 2023
Hastings resident, Jovita H. Lemke, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE.
Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be...
Frederic "Fred" Aaron Drummond, Sr.
Aug 3, 2023
Hastings resident Frederic “Fred” Aaron Drummond, Sr, 84, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Rosary will be 6 p.m. Thursday, August 10, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Casual dress is encouraged....
Arliss June McDowell
Aug 2, 2023
Rural Trumbull resident Arliss June McDowell, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at The Kensington Assisted Living, Hastings, NE.Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 11, at Trumbull Global Methodist Church with Pastor Buck Linton-Hendrick officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull following the service. Visitation will be 1–8 p.m. with family present 5–7 p.m. Thursday, August...
Marlene I. Hoyt
Jul 31, 2023
Hastings resident Marlene I. Hoyt, 78, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Perkins Pavillion, Good Samaritan Village, Hastings, NE. Services will be Friday, August 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings following the service. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. –...
Larry W. Kelley
Jul 31, 2023
Hastings resident Larry, 81, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 4 , at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Burial will be at Gordon Cemetery in Gordon, Nebraska at a later date. Visitation will be 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, August 4 at...
Ronald B. Ross
Jul 27, 2023
Hastings resident Ronald B. Ross, Sr., 91, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, NE.
Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 4, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military...
Gary Lee Schultz
Jul 25, 2023
Trumbull resident Gary Lee Schultz, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard, NE.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Doniphan with Father David Oldham officiating. Burial will be...
Frances L. "Louise" Goding
Jul 24, 2023
Louise Goding, 93, died with family at her bedside on July 24, 2023, in Omaha, NE. Louise was born in Purdum, Nebraska on October 20, 1929, to Ralph and Persis (Calkin) Teaford. She moved with her parents to a farm near Pauline in Adams County, NE at the age of five.
Louise resided in Adams County for the rest...
Ruby L. (Schnell) Campbell
Jul 24, 2023
Hastings resident Ruby L. (Schnell) Campbell, 95, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her home.
Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 14, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. There will be no burial held at this time. A book signing will be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, August...
Susan E. Rodriguez
Jul 19, 2023
Hastings resident Susan E. Rodriguez, 59, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home.
Susan was born on November 5, 1963 in Scottsbluff, NE. She was adopted in 1965 by the Schroer family of Kearney. She grew up in Kearney, where she attended and graduated from Kearney High School. She was united in marriage to Shane Fells...
Gary L. Krull
Jul 18, 2023
Glenvil resident Gary L. Krull, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 22, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Burial with military rites by Nebraska National Guard will be at Hanover Presbyterian Churchyard Cemetery, Glenvil. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m....
Rolland D. Fichtner
Jul 17, 2023
Hastings resident Rolland D. Fichtner, 83, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday, July 21 at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 22 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m....
Marilyn Sargent
Jul 10, 2023
Grand Island resident Marilyn Sargent, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Private family services will be at Butler Volland Chapel and a private burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family.
Marilyn was born September 12, 1938, in Hastings, NE to Frederick and...
Wesley D. Menke
Jul 10, 2023
Hastings resident Wesley D. Menke, 71, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 14, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. There will be no burial at this time. There will be no viewing or visitation as Wesley was cremated. Memorials...