Obituaries

Patricia "Billie" Spooner
Sep 9, 2024
Hastings resident Patricia “Billie” Spooner, 77, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, peacefully at her home after a battle with cancer.Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Billie was born July 8, 1947, in Baton Rouge, LA. She was adopted at the...
Glenda Ruth (Martin) Davidson
Sep 9, 2024
Hastings resident Glenda Ruth (Martin) Davidson, 91, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024, at her home. Private family services will be held at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Glenda was born June 28, 1933, in Gates, NE to Perry and Sarah (Hatch) Martin. She graduated from...
Eunice Marie (Hoesch) O'Donnell
Sep 6, 2024
Eunice Marie (Hoesch) O'Donnell, 99, died Friday, September 6, 2024, at Harvard Rest Haven. She was previously a resident of rural Trumbull, NE.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 16, at Trumbull United Methodist Church in Trumbull with Pastor Dave Mendyk officiating. The burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 16, at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull. Visitation will...
Johnny R. Johnson
Sep 5, 2024
Hastings resident Johnny R. Johnson, 72, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2024, at CHI Health Nebraska Heart Hospital, Lincoln, NE.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 14, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Rev. Rosalie Smith Anderson officiating. The burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m....
Randall H. "Randy" Hurst
Aug 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randall H. “Randy” Hurst, a beloved resident of Hastings, who departed this world on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the age of 69. Randy's passing marks the end of a life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew...
Shirley A. Lorence
Aug 31, 2024
Hastings resident Shirley A. Lorence, 89, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024, at The Kensington in Hastings, NE.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 6, at Juniata United Methodist Church in Juniata with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. The burial will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 6, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with...
Bernard Carlton Boller
Aug 30, 2024
Bernard “Bernie” Carlton Boller of Hastings, Nebraska was called to eternal rest on August 30, 2024. He passed away at age 91 at the Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska, surrounded by family members.Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday, September 6, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 7, at St....

Phyllis Leona Sprague Watts Goldsmith
Aug 29, 2024
Phyllis Leona Sprague Watts Goldsmith, 97, went to her Heavenly home Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Providence Memory Care in Hastings, NE. Alzheimer's may have stolen her memories but it never dampened her smile or her deep love of others. Phyllis was born in Smith Center, KS on November 13, 1926, the first child of Dewey and Faye (Sealock) Sprague. She...
Milo F. Kocourek Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
Hastings resident Milo F. Kocourek Jr., 78, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, August 31, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. There will be no burial held at this time. There will be...
Jimothy Isgitt "Jim" Brittain
Aug 26, 2024
Hastings resident Jimothy Isgitt “Jim” Brittain, 51, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. There will be no service held. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. Jim was born May 20, 1973, in Many, LA to Jimmy and Charlotte (Isgitt) Brittain. He worked as a welder...
Richard "Rich" Mattison
Aug 25, 2024
Hastings resident Richard “Rich” Mattison, 57, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 29, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Jeromie Rand officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, and...
Gary R. Talich
Aug 21, 2024
Gary R. Talich, 79, of Hastings, NE, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 28, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present from 4-7...
David C. J. (Joe) "Dave" Schawang
Aug 18, 2024
Hastings resident David C. J. (Joe) “Dave” Schawang, 78, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Nebraska VA Medical Center, Grand Island, NE. Memorial Services with military rites by the Nebraska Army National Guard Honor Team will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 24, at First Presbyterian Church in Hastings with Rev. Greg Allen-Pickett officiating. Burial will be held at...
Richard Dean Loudon
Aug 18, 2024
Hastings resident Richard Dean Loudon, 81, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, August 23, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the family...
Peggy K. Spicknall
Aug 18, 2024
Hastings resident Peggy K. Spicknall, 83, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Grand Island Lakeview Care Center, Grand Island, NE.Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 22, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. The burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 22, at the Roseland Cemetery in Roseland. The family...
Michael A. "Mike" Shada
Aug 16, 2024
Michael A. "Mike" Shada, 76 of Hastings, NE passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, in Omaha, NE after a brief illness.A gathering of friends and family will be held from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, August 21, at the Elks Club, 3050 East South Street, Hastings, NE. Inurnment will be held at Parkview Cemetery Columbarium in Hastings at a later date....
Jana L. Pedersen
Aug 13, 2024
Jana L. Pedersen age 72, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many passed away peacefully at Mary Lanning Hospital on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. A celebration of her life will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Second Presbyterian Church, 400 South St. Joseph. The celebration of life will start at 1:00 P.M. Lunch will follow. Memorials...
Margaret "Peg" Rystrom
Aug 11, 2024
Trumbull resident Margaret “Peg” Rystrom, 82, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 15, at Evangelical Free Church in Hastings with Pastor Matt Sass officiating. The burial will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 15, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull. Visitation will...
Bernard C. "Ben" Schneider
Aug 10, 2024
Bernard C. “Ben” Schneider Former Hastings resident Bernard C. “Ben” Schneider, 93, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at The Grace Space, Lincoln, NE. Ben was born October 2, 1930, in Lawrence, NE, to Matthew and Gertrude (Bencken) Schneider. He grew up on a farm and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1948. Over the years he talked fondly about the...
Donald L. Harms
Aug 7, 2024
Glenvil resident Donald L. “Don” Harms, 90 went to his heavenly home Wednesday, August 7, 2024.Christian Celebration of Life will be at 10 a.m. Monday, August 12, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil with Pastor Jonathan Jehorek officiating. Burial with military rites will be at Glenvil Cemetery in Glenvil. Visitation will be 1-6 p.m. with family present 4-6 p.m. Sunday,...