Obituaries

Charles Fischer

Dec 4, 2021

Former Hastings resident Charles H. Fischer, 64, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, at his home in Omaha, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 10, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Tyler Hauptmeier officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Memorials may...

George Sullivan

Dec 3, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of George William Sullivan on December 3, 2021, at the age of 71. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 6, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Robert "Bob" Hajny

Dec 3, 2021

Clay Center resident Robert J. “Bob” Hajny, 83, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday, December 9, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday,  December 10, at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church in Deweese with Father Corey Harrison officiating....

Brian "Dusty" Kohl

Dec 2, 2021

Hastings resident Brian Alan “Dusty” Kohl, 71, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, December 8, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Tuesday with family present 5-7 p.m....

William "Bill" Hinrichs

Dec 1, 2021

Inland resident William T. “Bill” Hinrichs, 61, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Lincoln, NE. Private family burial will be held at a later date at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings.

Joyce Harrenstein

Nov 27, 2021

Joyce Marie Harrenstein, 100, of Hastings, NE, passed away November 27, 2021. Joyce’s family took priority throughout her life. She was also dedicated to her church and community. Joyce was closely involved with Hanover Presbyterian Church: directing choir; playing the organ; teaching Sunday school; and leading Vacation Bible School. She reinstated open class exhibits at Adams County Fair, Hastings,...

Jerrold "Jerry" Kerr

Nov 27, 2021

Hastings resident Jerrold C. “Jerry” Kerr, 91, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Private family services will be held at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home with burial at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Friday with family present 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Masks are required during the visitation....

Deborah "Deb" Furman

Nov 24, 2021

Hastings resident Deborah Lynn “Deb” (Veik) Furman, 57, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021, surrounded by her family at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Monday, November 29, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 30, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father...

Kenneth Nollette

Nov 23, 2021

Juniata resident, Kenneth Duane Nollette, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the Sutton Community Home in Sutton, NE, with his family by his side. Services will be Saturday, November 27, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings, Nebraska with Father Michael Zimmer officiating.  A private family burial will take place at a...

Angela Wolfe

Nov 22, 2021

Juniata resident Angela Wolfe, 43, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Friday, November 26, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 27, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. Burial will be at Juniata...

Leon "Duane" Dudney

Nov 22, 2021

Hastings resident Leon “Duane” Dudney, 89, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, November 29, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Private family burial will follow at the Fullerton Cemetery in Fullerton. Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday with family present at...

Frank Sandoe

Nov 21, 2021

Hastings resident Frank Jacob Sandoe, 85, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 6, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Dustin H. Bower officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to...

Michael "Mike" Salyers

Nov 20, 2021

Harvard resident Michael LeRoy “Mike” Salyers, 75, our beloved husband, father, and Papa left our loving arms and walked into the arms of our Heavenly Father on November 20, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Celebration of Life will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 11, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings with Pastors Matt Sass and Scott DeWitt...

Mary Mitera

Nov 19, 2021

Longtime Hastings resident Mary Jane Mitera, 75, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 29, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Father Douglas Daro officiating. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 30, at Grandview Cemetery in Anselmo. Visitation and book signing will be 3-5...

Brenda John

Nov 18, 2021

Hastings resident Brenda L. John, 70, passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 14, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings with Pastor Matt Sass, Pastor Scott DeWitt, and Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. Book signing will be...

Jean Graham

Nov 16, 2021

Hastings resident Jean Woolsey Graham, 97, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 26, 2021, at Grace United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Stefanie Hayes officiating. Burial will be at Juniata Cemetery in Juniata. Memorials may be given to Grace United Methodist Church – UMCOR Hunger....

Delmar "Jim" Pederson

Nov 16, 2021

Former Hastings resident Delmar J. “Jim” Pederson, 80, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Fallbrook Assisted Living & Memory Care, Lincoln, NE. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday, November 22, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain Mark Hartley officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday with family present...

Milton Munson Jr.

Nov 16, 2021

Former Hastings resident Milton Andrew Munson Jr., 73, passed away Tuesday, November 16, in Grand Island, NE. Memorial Services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 24, at Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial with Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. In lieu of flowers, please place an...

Donna Lehman

Nov 15, 2021

Juniata resident Donna June (Moritz) Lehman, 90, passed into Heaven on Monday, November 15, 2021, at her home surrounded by family. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, November 19, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Tom Murray and Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be 3 p.m. Friday at Westview Cemetery in Eustis. Family and friends are...

Gary Wittenbach

Nov 15, 2021

Hastings resident Gary Wittenbach, 67, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home. Memorial Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 20, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Book signing will be 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday with family present 5-7 p.m. at...