Obituaries

Gary Ellermeier

Gary Ellermeier

May 25, 2021

Gary L. Ellermeier, formerly of Hastings, NE, completed his earthly journey on May 25, 2021, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. Family graveside services will be held in June. Memorials may be directed to the Music Ministry at Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64113. Condolences may be sent to the family at 9502 West 93rd,...

Steven DeBoer

Steven DeBoer

May 25, 2021

Hastings resident Steven Con DeBoer, 67, loving husband and father of two sons, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings with Pastor Scott DeWitt officiating. Visitation will be 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday with family present at the funeral home. Memorials...

Donald Kleiber

Donald Kleiber

May 23, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Gene Kleiber of Sky Valley, GA, born in Hastings, NE, who passed away on May 23, 2021 at the age of 82. Don was born November 1, 1938 in Hastings to Rueben & Bernice (Erikson) Kleiber.  After graduating from the University of Nebraska, Don served in the...

Francis Boudreau

Francis Boudreau

May 21, 2021

Hastings resident Francis “Dale” Boudreau, 85, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. There will be no services held per Francis’s wishes. There will be no viewing or visitation. Dale was born July 29, 1935, in Hastings, NE to Phillip & Clara (Gruessing) Boudreau. He received his GED and attended a trade school in...

Jimmie Burrell Jr.

Jimmie Burrell Jr.

May 19, 2021

Former Hastings resident Jimmie Lee Burrell Jr., 53, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at CHI Health Good Samaritan, Kearney, NE from a cardiac arrest. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 29, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings, with Pastor Jerome Wilson officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in Louisiana. Visitation will be 9 a.m....

Dr. Richard "Dick" Hutchins

Dr. Richard "Dick" Hutchins

May 17, 2021

Hastings resident Dr. Richard Arthur “Dick” Hutchins, 91, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at Providence Place Assisted Living, Hastings, NE. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 25, at Hillside Cemetery in North Loup, NE along Highway 22, with Thad A. Hegwood officiating. There will be a luncheon to follow the graveside service in Ord. In lieu...

Darlene Schliep

Darlene Schliep

May 17, 2021

Hastings resident Darlene Schliep, 89, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, at College View Assisted Living & Memory Care, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 21, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings, with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church or Alzheimer's...

Tom Frerichs

Tom Frerichs

May 15, 2021

Juniata resident Tom Frerichs, 72, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at his home in Juniata, NE. Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at the Juniata Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Tuesday with family present 5-7 p.m....

Gerald "Jerry" Daly Jr.

Gerald "Jerry" Daly Jr.

May 15, 2021

Juniata resident Gerald M. “Jerry” Daly Jr., 81, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at his home. Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Douglas Daro officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m....

Glenda Kress

Glenda Kress

May 13, 2021

Hastings resident Glenda H. Kress, 74, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, at Butler Volland Chapel, in Hastings with Pastor Paul Julian officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Tuesday with family present 5-7 p.m. at...

Merna Brouillette

Merna Brouillette

May 10, 2021

Hastings resident Merna Louise Brouillette, 94, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021, at Brookefield Park, St. Paul, NE. Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Stefanie Hayes officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Thursday with family present 5-7 p.m....

Gary Brown

Gary Brown

May 9, 2021

Hastings resident Gary A. Brown, 78, passed away Sunday, May 9th, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Rosary will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, and Mass of Christian Burial to follow at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial with Military Rites will be at Graceland Cemetery in Avoca, IA. Visitation will be...

Dale Mueller

Dale Mueller

Apr 29, 2021

Hastings resident Dale Edward Mueller, 86, passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 4, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial will be held at a later date at Salem Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery in Superior. Book signing will be...

Lynn Hanson

Lynn Hanson

Apr 28, 2021

Juniata resident Lynn Oscar Hanson, 69, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living, Hastings, NE. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 5, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Tuesday with family present 5-7 p.m....

Gloria Karr

Gloria Karr

Apr 28, 2021

Hastings resident Gloria A. Karr, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at College View Assisted Living & Memory Support, Hastings, NE. Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will follow service at St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, Holstein, NE. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Monday...

James "Jim" Engel

James "Jim" Engel

Apr 28, 2021

Fairfield resident James ‘Jim’ D. Engel, 81, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at College View Assisted Living and Memory Support, Hastings, NE. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil with Pastor Patti Byrne officiating. Burial will be at Glenvil Cemetery in Glenvil following the service. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m....

Joelene L'Heureux

Joelene L'Heureux

Apr 28, 2021

Hastings resident Joelene Kay L’Heureux, 82, passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at her home. Private family memorial service and burial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Book signing will be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Joelene was born January 20, 1939...

Billy Stromer

Billy Stromer

Apr 27, 2021

Ayr resident Billy D. Stromer, 66, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at his home. Graveside service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 30, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery, west of Glenvil, with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, west of Glenvil....

Nadeen Debban

Nadeen Debban

Apr 26, 2021

Hastings resident Nadeen Marie Debban, 82, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Services are 10 a.m. Monday, May 3, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hastings with Rev. Micah Gaunt officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, and one...

James "Jim" "Gus" Gustafson

James "Jim" "Gus" Gustafson

Apr 22, 2021

Hastings resident James E. “Jim” “Gus” Gustafson, 91, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021, at his home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m....