Obituaries
Glendoris Kissell
Jan 16, 2023
Former Hastings resident Glendoris Kissell, 95, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Brookfield Park, St. Paul, NE.
There will be no services. Private family burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date.
Glendoris was born January 24, 1927,...
Michael "Mike" Gastmann
Jan 16, 2023
Hastings resident Michael “Mike” Gastmann, 68, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, at Church of Christ in Hastings with Pastor Russ Dudrey and Pastor Tom Murray officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be one hour before the service at...
Marguerite June "Marge" (Hawke) Yoachim
Jan 12, 2023
Former Hastings resident Marguerite June “Marge” (Hawke) Yoachim, 96, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Tiffany Square Care Center, Grand Island, NE.
DUE TO WEATHER SERVICES HAVE BEEN MOVED TO 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be...
Antoinette Sue Petersen
Jan 10, 2023
Hastings Antoinette Sue Petersen, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, January 13, at Juniata United Methodist Church in Juniata with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 12, at...
Gary Leonard Karsting
Jan 9, 2023
Hastings resident Gary Karsting, 77, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital.
In accordance with his wishes, the family will celebrate his life, love, and great sense of humor in private; no public services are planned. Memorials may be sent to the family (Karri or Kammi) for a memorial to be established later. A book signing...

James M. Lee
Jan 7, 2023
Hastings resident James M. Lee, 86, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Per Jim’s wishes, he will be cremated and there will be no services. Private family interment will take place at the McCook Cemetery, McCook, NE.
Jim was born June 30, 1936, in McCook, NE, and was the only...
Gladys Mary Searles
Jan 5, 2023
Hastings resident Gladys Mary Searles, 95, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Prairie Winds Assisted Living, Doniphan, NE.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 9, at Lakeside Community Church of the Nazarene in Hastings with Rev. Dr. Barry Kennard officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 9, at Rosedale Cemetery in Rosedale. Visitation will be...
Delbert LeRoy Timmerman
Jan 5, 2023
Clay Center resident Delbert LeRoy Timmerman, 75, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Memorial Services with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be 2 p.m. Monday, January 9, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Oklahoma. A...
DeLores Marie Alloway
Jan 2, 2023
Hastings resident DeLores Marie Alloway, 89, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. with family present 6-8...
Kenneth Maughan Jr.
Jan 1, 2023
Hastings resident Kenneth Maughan Jr., 85, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, January 6, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. A book signing will be...
Pamela Lynn "Pam" (Fluckey) Codr
Dec 31, 2022
Former Hastings resident Pamela Lynn “Pam” Fluckey Codr, 64, passed away on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, NE of cardiac arrest.
There will be no services. Cremation has taken place and Pam’s ashes will be buried at a later date. Memorials may be given to Start Over Rover.
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Lois A. Bassett
Dec 20, 2022
Hastings resident Lois A. Bassett, 94, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at College View Assisted Living.
Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Thomas Brouillette officiating. Private family burial was held at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....
Mary Ann Koch
Dec 20, 2022
With great sadness, our family is announcing the passing of our beloved mother/wife, Mary Ann Koch, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was surrounded by her family and died peacefully at home in her sleep while on hospice.
A Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 7, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Kathy...
Michael Deane "Mike" Hahne
Dec 20, 2022
Hastings resident Michael Deane “Mike” Hahne, 56, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE of congestive heart failure.
Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, December 30, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Larry Harvey officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be one hour before the...
Richard D. "Dick" First
Dec 20, 2022
Hastings resident Richard D. “Dick” First, 73, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at his home.
Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 29, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in...
Allen Roy Vorderstrasse
Dec 16, 2022
Glenvil resident Allen Roy Vorderstrasse, 81, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022, at home.
Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 22, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Glenvil Cemetery due to the weather. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, and...
Jimmie Holliday
Dec 15, 2022
Hastings resident Jimmie Holliday, 79, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.
A Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, January 7, at Butler Volland Chapel with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be held at Red Cloud Cemetery in Red Cloud. A book signing will be 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday,...
Betty Lynn (Silk) Pfeiffer Marr
Dec 15, 2022
Hastings resident, Betty Lynn (Silk) Pfeiffer Marr, 84, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, at College View Assisted Living, Hastings, NE.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 21, at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Private family burial will be at Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present...
Doris Elaine Breckner
Dec 14, 2022
Hastings resident Doris Elaine Breckner, 94, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Nebraska Heart Institute, Lincoln, NE.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 19, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. with family present 2-4 p.m. Sunday, December 18,...
Betty J. Stamer
Dec 11, 2022
Hastings resident Betty J. Stamer, 94, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022, at College View Assisted Living, Hastings, NE.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 21, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, west of Glenvil. Visitation will be one hour before the...