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Brian L. Fricke

Brian L. Fricke

Aug 21, 2023

Hastings resident Brian L. Fricke, 65, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.   

 

There will be no services held at this time. Memorials may be given to the family.

 

Brian was born April 4, 1958, in Hastings, NE to John and Mary (Hinrichs) Fricke. Brian grew up on a farm near...

Destiny Rose Ashley

Destiny Rose Ashley

Aug 20, 2023

Destiny Rose Ashley, of Hastings, NE, 23, passed away on August 20, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, NE.

 

Memorial Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, August 27 at the Lutheran Church of Good Shepherd in Hastings with Pastor Paul Ozbun officiating. There will be no burial held at this time. Destiny wished to be an organ donor,...

Mildred (Nowka) Niederhaus

Mildred (Nowka) Niederhaus

Aug 19, 2023

Former Hastings resident Mildred (Nowka) Niederhaus, 94, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023, at her home in San Diego, CA.    

 

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 9, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. A book signing will be 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Friday, September 8, at the funeral home. The service will be live-streamed...

Ralph Najarian

Ralph Najarian

Aug 18, 2023

On August 18, 2023, Ralph Najarian, on his 81st trip around the sun, passed away after a long illness.  

 

Ralph was born in Providence, Rhode Island on January 5, 1943, to Ralph C. and Beatrice (Nahabedian) Najarian. He lived as a child in Detroit, Michigan; Wilmette, Illinois; Bloomfield and Montclair, New Jersey; and Fresno, California where he achieved...

Sunny Brook Baker

Sunny Brook Baker

Aug 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Sunny Brook Baker, who was born on July 3, 2023, and gained her angel wings on August 18, 2023. Though her time with us was brief, Sunny touched our lives in ways that words cannot fully express.

 

Sunny brought immeasurable joy and love to our...

William L. "Bill" Spooner Sr.

William L. "Bill" Spooner Sr.

Aug 17, 2023

Hastings resident William L. “Bill” Spooner Sr., 81, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.   

 

Graveside Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 25, at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation as Bill was cremated per his request. Memorials may be given...

Jerome Edward Heuertz

Jerome Edward Heuertz

Aug 13, 2023

Hastings resident Jerome Edward Heuertz, 82, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at his home.    

 

Rosary will be 7 p.m. Monday, August 21, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 22, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be at Assumption Cemetery in Assumption....

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Hayek

Elizabeth A. "Liz" Hayek

Aug 11, 2023

Hastings resident Elizabeth A. “Liz” Hayek, 92, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE.    

 

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, August 16, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. As per her wishes, Liz was cremated. Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church.

 

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G. Earlene Cathcart

G. Earlene Cathcart

Aug 9, 2023

Hastings resident G. Earlene Cathcart, 74, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE.    

 

Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 14, at All Saints Chapel – Good Samaritan Village in Hastings with Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. A book signing will be...

Wendell Eugene Starr

Wendell Eugene Starr

Aug 8, 2023

Hastings resident Wendell Eugene Starr, 88, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.  

 

Services are 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to Faith Lutheran Church. Visitation will be one hour before...

Jovita H. (Kitten) Lemke

Jovita H. (Kitten) Lemke

Aug 4, 2023

Hastings resident, Jovita H. Lemke, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East, Lincoln, NE.

 

Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 8, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be...

Frederic "Fred" Aaron Drummond, Sr.

Frederic "Fred" Aaron Drummond, Sr.

Aug 3, 2023

Hastings resident Frederic “Fred” Aaron Drummond, Sr, 84, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

 

Rosary will be 6 p.m. Thursday, August 10, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 11, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Casual dress is encouraged....

Arliss June McDowell

Arliss June McDowell

Aug 2, 2023

Rural Trumbull resident Arliss June McDowell, 88, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at The Kensington Assisted Living, Hastings, NE.Services will be 10 a.m. Friday, August 11, at Trumbull Global Methodist Church with Pastor Buck Linton-Hendrick officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery in Trumbull following the service. Visitation will be 1–8 p.m. with family present 5–7 p.m. Thursday, August...

Marlene I. Hoyt

Marlene I. Hoyt

Jul 31, 2023

Hastings resident Marlene I. Hoyt, 78, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Perkins Pavillion, Good Samaritan Village, Hastings, NE.   Services will be Friday, August 4, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at First St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating.  Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings following the service. Visitation will be Thursday, August 3, 1:00 p.m. –...

Larry W. Kelley

Larry W. Kelley

Jul 31, 2023

Hastings resident Larry, 81, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at Perkins Pavilion Good Samaritan Society-Hastings Village, Hastings, NE.

 

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, August 4 , at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Burial will be at Gordon Cemetery in Gordon, Nebraska at a later date. Visitation will be 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday, August 4 at...

Ronald B. Ross

Ronald B. Ross

Jul 27, 2023

 

Hastings resident Ronald B. Ross, Sr., 91, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, NE.   

 

Rosary will be 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 4, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military...

Gary Lee Schultz

Gary Lee Schultz

Jul 25, 2023

Trumbull resident Gary Lee Schultz, 84, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Harvard Rest Haven, Harvard, NE.    

 

Rosary will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday, July 27, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Doniphan with Father David Oldham officiating. Burial will be...

Frances L. "Louise" Goding

Frances L. "Louise" Goding

Jul 24, 2023

 

Louise Goding, 93, died with family at her bedside on July 24, 2023, in Omaha, NE. Louise was born in Purdum, Nebraska on October 20, 1929, to Ralph and Persis (Calkin) Teaford.  She moved with her parents to a farm near Pauline in Adams County, NE at the age of five.  

Louise resided in Adams County for the rest...

Ruby L. (Schnell) Campbell

Ruby L. (Schnell) Campbell

Jul 24, 2023

Hastings resident Ruby L. (Schnell) Campbell, 95, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her home.    

 

Memorial Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 14, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. There will be no burial held at this time. A book signing will be 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, August...

Susan E. Rodriguez

Susan E. Rodriguez

Jul 19, 2023

Hastings resident Susan E. Rodriguez, 59, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home.    

 

Susan was born on November 5, 1963 in Scottsbluff, NE. She was adopted in 1965 by the Schroer family of Kearney. She grew up in Kearney, where she attended and graduated from Kearney High School. She was united in marriage to Shane Fells...

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