Obituaries
Emilly Kennedy
Oct 27, 2021
In her mother’s loving arms and surrounded by her adoring family, Emilly Dee Kennedy, 13, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Emilly (aka Bugsy) was born September 23, 2008, in Hastings, NE to Travis & Kristy (Hoselton) Kennedy- joining her big sister Makayla and making their family complete. She was a loving and...
Faye Powers
Oct 27, 2021
Hastings resident Faye Eileen Powers, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 2, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Memorials may be...

Larry Buell
Oct 26, 2021
Former Juniata resident Larry D. Buell, 87, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Premier Estates, Kenesaw, NE. Graveside Services and burial will be at Juniata Cemetery in Juniata at a later date. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to Juniata Cemetery or Start Over Rover. Larry was born June 28, 1934, in Concordia,...
Mary Garvin
Oct 25, 2021
Former Nelson resident Mary F. Garvin, 59, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021, at Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard, NE. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday, October 29, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 30, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Denton Morris officiating. Burial is at Parkview Cemetery...
Carol Wheeler
Oct 24, 2021
Hastings resident Carol S. Wheeler, 75, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Masks are required if attending the service at the church. Burial will be 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 29, at Plainfield Cemetery near...
Marland "Lefty" Wolfe
Oct 24, 2021
Former Hastings resident Marland Dale “Lefty” Wolfe, 84, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at CHI-St. Francis Medical Center, Grand Island, NE. Graveside Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Rev. Dr. Barry Kennard officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the donor’s choice or to the family. Lefty...
Larry Bennett
Oct 23, 2021
Former Hastings resident Larry L. Bennett, 90, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, at The Central Nebraska Veterans Home, Kearney, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 28, at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Hastings with Pastor Dustin H. Bower officiating. Burial with military rites will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, October 28, at Edgar Cemetery in...
Connie Einspahr
Oct 22, 2021
Hastings resident Connie Lee (Malone) Einspahr, 78, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at her home. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 27, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Book signing will be 1-4 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to...
Sarah Warnock
Oct 21, 2021
Hastings resident Sarah Elizabeth Warnock, 29, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 27, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Steve Markle officiating . Book signing will be 1-4 p.m. Tuesday and one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Memorials...
Donnie Dyer
Oct 21, 2021
Hastings resident Donnie E. Dyer, 87, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Graveside Services with military honors by Offutt Air Force Base Honor Guard will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell. Memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran Juniata School or YMCA. Donnie was born...
Duane "Dude" Childs Sr.
Oct 19, 2021
Glenvil resident Duane M. “Dude” Childs Sr., 75, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at his home. Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 28, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. Burial with military rites will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 29, at Fort McPherson...
Harlan "Pete" Petersen
Oct 18, 2021
Former Hastings resident Harlan R. “Pete” Petersen, 81, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at Community Memorial Health, Burwell, NE. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 23, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. The family requests casual attire if attending the service. Book signing will be 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday...
Raymond Frerichs
Oct 14, 2021
Hastings resident Raymond (Ray) L. Frerichs, 83, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 21, at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Hastings with Pastor Barry Rempp officiating. For those attending the service, masks are highly recommended to be worn at the church. Private burial...

Virginia Busboom
Oct 14, 2021
Blue Hill resident Virginia Lee Busboom, 78, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Blue Hill Care Center, Blue Hill, NE. Private family graveside service will be held at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Virginia was born July 3, 1943, in Hastings, NE to...
Edith Hartman
Oct 13, 2021
Former Elgin, IL resident Dr. Edith D. Hartman, 93, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Tiffany Square Care Center, Grand Island, NE. Services will be held at a later date at Parkview Cemetery Columbarium in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Edith was born July 3,...
Violet Hubel
Oct 13, 2021
Hastings resident Violet Lee Hubel, 94, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 22, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date at the Chambers Cemetery in Chambers. Book signing...
Rajeev Murthy
Oct 12, 2021
Hastings resident Rajeev S. Murthy, 57, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at his home. Private services and burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date c/o Sheela Murthy, 739 East 3rd Street, Hastings, NE 68901. Rajeev was born October 19, 1963,...
Ronald Richardson
Oct 12, 2021
Hastings resident Ronald Richardson, 85, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 18, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Sunday and one hour prior to service at...
Carol Bauder
Oct 11, 2021
Hastings resident Carol Evelyn Bauder, 101, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at The Kensington Assisted Living, Hastings, NE. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 15, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Kurt Coleman officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Thursday with family present 5-7 p.m. and one...
Jeffery Thaut Sr.
Oct 10, 2021
Hastings resident Jeffery Ray Thaut Sr., 65, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be live streamed and in person at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 14, at North Shore Assembly of God, with Pastor Chris Johnson officiating. No burial will be held at this time. Book signing will be 1-4 p.m....