Obituaries

Bonnie J. Guthrie

Bonnie J. Guthrie

May 13, 2023

Hastings resident Bonnie J. Guthrie, 91, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus, Lincoln, NE with family at her side.

 

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 22, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 5-7...

Robert E. "Bob" Selko

Robert E. "Bob" Selko

May 10, 2023



Hastings resident Robert E. “Bob” Selko, 83, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his home.   Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hastings with Rev. Tamara Holtz officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. A book signing will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17,...

Robert Borchers

Robert Borchers

May 7, 2023

Hansen resident Robert “Bob” Borchers, 70, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023, at his home.   

 

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 12, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial with military rites will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, at Concordia Cemetery, rural Juniata. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present...

George L. Young

George L. Young

May 6, 2023

Hastings resident George L. Young, 84, passed away at home on May 6, 2023, with hospice, friends, and family by his side. When George departed, he headed straight to the Kentucky Derby to watch it with his wife, mom, & auntie.

 

Graveside service with military honors by the Hastings Honor Guard will be at 11 a.m. Friday, May 12,...

Leamond D. "Lee" Maendele

Leamond D. "Lee" Maendele

May 5, 2023

Hastings resident Leamond D. “Lee” Maendele, 70, passed away on May 5, 2023, at home. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life's challenges with a smile. Despite the pain, Lee came out as a hero and stayed strong until the end.   

 

Lee was born on September 29, 1952, to Elnora...

Stacy Jo Meyer

Stacy Jo Meyer

May 4, 2023

Hastings resident Stacy Jo Meyer, 47, found peace Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.    

 

Stacy attended Hastings High School and Bahner College Hair Design. She was a stylist for 27 years. Stacy was always the smile you could count on and a hero for the underdog. She loved her family especially...

Eric W. DeVaney

Eric W. DeVaney

May 4, 2023

Hastings resident Eric W. DeVaney, 35, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023, at his home.   

 

Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor William Tryon officiating. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, and one hour before the service at the funeral home....

Melvin W. Harper

Melvin W. Harper

May 4, 2023

Hastings resident Melvin W. Harper, 93, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023; at his home.    

 

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10 at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Benjamin Hanne officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m....

Linda Ellen (Halloran) Vap

Linda Ellen (Halloran) Vap

May 1, 2023

Linda Ellen (Halloran) Vap, 79, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home in Missoula, MT.

 

Linda Ellen Halloran was born September 1, 1943, in Salt Lake City to Joan Ruth Halloran (née Kunst) and John (Jack) Eugene Halloran. The family, originally from Hastings, Nebraska, returned there when Linda was a baby. She often shared stories of her...

Marjorie J. "Marj" Junker

Marjorie J. "Marj" Junker

May 1, 2023

Hastings resident Marjorie J. “Marj” Junker, 76, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, May 8, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Josh Davis and Pastor Rudy Flores officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m. Monday, May 8, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will...

Timothy Allen "Tim" Kohout

Timothy Allen "Tim" Kohout

Apr 28, 2023

Prosser resident Timothy Allen “Tim” Kohout, 65, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.   

 

The Celebration of Life will be at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 26, at Tim and Cindy’s home: 13170 West Pearl Avenue, Prosser, NE. A reception will follow at Prosser Municipal Building, 9640 1st Street, from 4:30-8:00. Burial will be...

Kathryn M. "Kathy" L'Heureux

Kathryn M. "Kathy" L'Heureux

Apr 28, 2023

Campbell resident Kathryn M. “Kathy” L’Heureux, 90, found peace on Friday, April 28, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.     

 

Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 5, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Campbell with Father Adam Sparling and Father William L’Heureux officiating. Burial will...

James Craig "Jim" Jorgensen

James Craig "Jim" Jorgensen

Apr 27, 2023

Former Hastings resident James Craig “Jim” Jorgensen, 70, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Oklahoma City, OK.     

 

Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be...

Rhonda Ann Sanford

Rhonda Ann Sanford

Apr 24, 2023

Hastings resident Rhonda Ann Sanford, 60, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at her home.  

 

Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation as Rhonda was cremated. A book signing will be...

Luis A. Rodriguez Jr.

Luis A. Rodriguez Jr.

Apr 24, 2023

Hastings resident Luis Rodriguez Jr., 16, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.   

 

Memorial Services will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m....

Keith G. Harris

Keith G. Harris

Apr 24, 2023

Hastings resident Keith G. Harris, 97, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.    

 

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 28,...

James D. "Jim" Hahne

James D. "Jim" Hahne

Apr 24, 2023

Hastings resident James D. “Jim” Hahne, 83, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at CHI Health – St. Francis, Grand Island, NE.    

 

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....

Clayton Daniel Stull

Clayton Daniel Stull

Apr 23, 2023

Former Hastings resident Clayton Daniel Stull, 29, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE.   

 

Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 28, at Berean Bible Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Knott officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday, April 28, at Harvard Cemetery in Harvard. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. with...

Alejandra Machado "Montizanti"

Alejandra Machado "Montizanti"

Apr 20, 2023

Hastings resident Alejandra Machado “Montizanti”, 39, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home.    

 

Rosary will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Douglas Daro officiating. Burial will be at Parkview...

Hellen Marie Romshek Volkmer

Hellen Marie Romshek Volkmer

Apr 18, 2023

Hastings resident Hellen Marie Romshek Volkmer, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

 

Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church-Celebration Center in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Hellen was cremated and her ashes will be disbursed at a later time. A book signing will...