Obituaries

Feb 21, 2022

Hastings resident Shawn A. Spooner, 53, passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Blue Valley Cemetery, Ayr. Shawn was born September 27, 1968, in Bellflower, CA to William L. Sr. & Lola (Meyers) Spooner. Shawn was preceded in death by his mother,...

Feb 20, 2022

Eileen Ryan Schneider Boller of Hastings, Nebraska was called to eternal rest on February 20, 2022. She passed away peacefully at age 87 at Providence Place, surrounded by family members. Rosary will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 24, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 25, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church...

Feb 18, 2022

Hastings, NE resident Larry A. DeMars passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022, at MLHC at the age of 73 due to COVID and a weakened immune system. He fought so many health battles throughout his life but this one he could not overcome. Saddened but joyfully, family members were present to offer love and support during this difficult...

Feb 18, 2022

Hastings resident Donald H. Petersen, 89, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022, at Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney, NE.

Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the Hastings Eagles Club #592. Private condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation...

Feb 17, 2022

Hastings resident Thomas R. “Tom” Dobesh, 81, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Private family burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to Start Over Rover. Tom was born October 3, 1940 in Hastings to Thomas & Mary (Hefnider) Dobesh. He...

Feb 14, 2022

Juniata resident Patricia “Patti” Nadine Elting, 64, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, NE. The people who met Patti wondered how so much character could fit in such a small frame. People who knew Patti were aware that her large personality was only shadowed by her near-infinite capacity for love. A private service...

Feb 14, 2022

Hastings resident Jerome L. “Jerry” Tillemans Jr., 60, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at CHI Health-St. Francis, Grand Island, NE following an accident. Rosary will be 10:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m. Friday, February 18, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in...

Feb 12, 2022

Fairfield resident, Gerald D. “Doodle” Palmer, 92, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, March 11, at Fairfield Community Church in Fairfield with Pastor Joyce Dean and Pastor Ivan Dean officiating. Private family burial with military rites by Offutt Air Force Honor Guard will be at...

Feb 11, 2022

Harvard resident Betty Lou (Modlin) Siemoneit, 90, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard, NE. Graveside Services will be 2 p.m. Friday, February 18, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. with family present Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Harvard House Assisted...

Feb 4, 2022

Juniata resident Denise Kay Janssen, 68, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 9, at Juniata United Methodist Church in Juniata with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be at Juniata Cemetery in Juniata. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and...

Feb 4, 2022

Hastings resident Mark E. Derickson, 62, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at his home. Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. Burial will be held Saturday at O'Neill Cemetery in O’Neill, NE. Visitation will be 6-8...

Feb 4, 2022

Hastings resident Jerome William Kolbet, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at Central NE Veterans Home, Kearney, NE. Rosary is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor...

Feb 4, 2022

Hastings resident Donn Ray Jordening, 64, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 9, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Tuesday with family present at the funeral...

Feb 2, 2022

Hastings resident Michael L. “Mike” Goerig, 51, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home. A private family burial will be held at a later date. A book signing will be 2-4 p.m. with family present Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date....

Feb 1, 2022

Pauline resident William “Bill” Hall, 75, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, February 7, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Oak Creek Cemetery, Pauline. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. with family present Sunday and one hour prior to...

Feb 1, 2022

Hastings resident Dr. Frederick D. “Fred” Catlett, 73, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Good Samaritan Society, Grand Island, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 7, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home...

Feb 1, 2022

Hastings resident Alice E. Mock, 103, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Premier Estates, Kenesaw, NE. Private family services will be held for immediate family only at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Alice was born to Henry and Folke...

Jan 30, 2022

Former Hastings resident Joyce E. Psota, 73, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, in Overland Park, KS. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday, February 25, and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, February 26 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Christopher Kubat and Father Thomas Brouillette officiating. Burial will be held at a...

Jan 27, 2022

Hastings resident Virginia A. Jorgensen, 95, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 4, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 5, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. The family recommends face masks be...

Jan 25, 2022

Grand Island resident Gail C. Ridgway, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at CHI Health – St. Francis, Grand Island, NE.

Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 5, at Fairfield Community Presbyterian Church in Fairfield with Pastor Joyce Dean and Pastor Ivan Dean officiating. Burial will be at Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield. A book...