Obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

Hastings resident Hope Elaine Zimmermann, 92, loving mother, devoted sister and caring friend, died peacefully while listening to a chapter in her favorite book while in hospice care. A wake was held in her honor at Harlan County Reservoir with friends and family. A private memorial with a few friends and family will be held at a later date....

Aug 4, 2018

Former Hastings resident Dorothy King Tickler passed away on November 19, 2018, at her home in St. Augustine, FL at the age of 92. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, December 9, at the Chapel at Westminster of St. Augustine (230 Towerview Dr. St Augustine, FL 32092). A graveside service will be held at 11:30...

Aug 4, 2018

Margaret Anne McDermott, infant daughter of Ali Horton and Ben McDermott gained her angel wings on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Thursday, August 9, 2018, at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Joseph M. Walsh officiating. Private family burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in...

Aug 3, 2018

Hastings resident Catherine C. Hemberger, 82, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Rosary is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 7, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....

Aug 2, 2018

Hastings resident Sandra Lee “Sandi” Gingrich, 51, went to meet her heavenly Father on Thursday, August 2, 2018, due to complications of early onset dementia in conjunction with Down Syndrome at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Celebration of Life is 4 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd in Hastings with...

Aug 1, 2018

Hastings resident David Harvey Moore, 68, passed away after being recently diagnosed with cancer and was surrounded by his family on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. A Celebration of Life is 11 a.m. Monday, August 6, 2018, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Russ Dudrey officiating. Refreshments will be provided immediately following...

Aug 1, 2018

Hastings resident Gerald Lynn “Shorty” Steiger, 82, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Shriners Hospitals for Children. There will be no viewing or visitation. Shorty was born September 21, 1935, in Grafton, NE to Max Steiger, Sr. and Frieda Issler....

Jul 30, 2018

Hastings resident Christopher R. Walston, 16, passed away Monday, July 30, 2018, at his home. Services are 10:30 A.M. Monday, August 6, at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Andrea Paulson officiating. Burial will be 3:30 P.M. Monday, August 6, in Hope Lutheran Church Cemetery, west of Bertrand, NE. Memorials may be given to Boy Scout...

Jul 29, 2018

Hastings resident Cheryl Ann “Cherrie” (Fleming) Mooers, 68, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer on July 29, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. Rosary is 7 p.m. Thursday, August 2, and Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Friday, August 3, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be in Parkview...

Jul 29, 2018

LeRoy W. Thom, 93, passed away peacefully at his residence near Hastings, NE, on July 29, 2018. Services are 10:30 A.M. Thursday, August 2, at Peace Lutheran Church located at 906 California Ave., Hastings, NE with Rev. Marcus J. Mackay officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be at 1-8 P.M. Wednesday at...

Jul 28, 2018

Hastings resident Betty “June” Whipple, 93, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. June's wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established later. June was born June 26, 1925, in Pauline,...

Jul 26, 2018

Hastings resident Roger L. Golden, Sr., 89, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 31, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, NE. Memorials may be...

Jul 24, 2018

Hastings resident Troy A. Zubrod, 51, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at his home. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Andrea Paulson officiating. Burial will be held in Assumption Cemetery in Assumption, NE. Memorials may be given to Start Over Rover or Assumption Cemetery Association. There will be...

Jul 22, 2018

Ward Alton Fitzke was born January 14, 1922, to Herbert and Anna (Harms) Fitzke at Glenvil, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Glenvil. He graduated from Glenvil High School and started farming west of Fairfield.

Ward married Lucille Philippi on September 7, 1947, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bruning. They worked together...

Jul 21, 2018

Hastings resident, Janice K. Callan, 74, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Service is 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 26, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Marcus Mackay officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a...

Jul 20, 2018

Hastings resident, Arthur P. Power, 83, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE. There will be no services or visitation for Arthur. Arthur was born November 30, 1934 to Arthur & Nellie (Seaman) Power in Nova Scotia, Canada. Arthur married Dorothy Collins; she preceded him in death in 2005. Arthur was...

Jul 19, 2018

Juniata resident, Michael V. Borden passed away July 19, 2018 at Mary Lanning Memorial Healthcare after a long illness.

In honoring Michael’s wishes, there will be no visitation or public service. Private family graveside services will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. In lieu of flowers or memorials, Mike has requested that all who knew him “Do a good deed” in his...

Jul 19, 2018

Mary Ann M. John, age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband and children at her residence in Augusta, GA on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

The family will receive friends and family members from 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday evening July 25, 2018 at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home at 1225 North Elm Ave. in Hastings, NE. ...

Jul 18, 2018

Hastings resident Daniel J. Warrings, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Providence Place, Hastings, NE.

Memorial Service is 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Warneke officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. – 5:00...

Jul 17, 2018

Hastings resident Tony Duane Martin, 59, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

Memorial Service is 11 a.m. Saturday, July 21, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Josh Davis officiating. Private family burial will be held at a later date. The family requests black t-shirts and jeans be worn to...