Obituaries
Wayne August Katzberg
May 25, 2025
Hastings resident Wayne August Katzberg, 92, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at College View Assisted Living, Hastings, NE.Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, July 18, with military honors by the Hastings Military Honor Guard at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Memorials may be given to College View Memory Care Unit. Wayne was born September 13, 1932, to August and...
Eugene Way "Gene" Peck Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Hastings resident Dr. Eugene Way “Gene” Peck Jr., 85, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025, in Tucson, AZ.A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 19, at First United Methodist Church in Hastings with Rev. Lance Clay officiating. A book signing will be 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the funeral home. In...

Marlin Hartman
Jun 26, 2025
Hastings resident Marlin Hartman, 96, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Providence Place, Hastings, NE.
Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 3, 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 one hour before...
James J. Crilly Sr.
Jun 24, 2025
Former Hastings resident, James J. Crilly Sr., 86, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Elk Ridge Assisted Living, Elkhorn, NE. Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church with Father Matthew Schilmoeller and Father Steve Boes officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings....
Gary N. Hylan
Jun 23, 2025
Gary N. Hylan, 58, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at his home in Hastings.The family will have a private service at a later date. Gary was born March 27, 1967, in Little Rock, AR to Bonnie (Van Dyke) Slansky and adopted by John Hylan. After graduating from Guide Rock High School in 1986 Gary served in the U.S. Marine Corps...
Darrell R. Joynt
Jun 21, 2025
Hastings resident Darrell R. Joynt, 99, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 30, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Ben Siebert officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Holstein. Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. at...
Rita Adeline (Hanson) Kirkegaard
Jun 20, 2025
Hastings resident Rita Adeline (Hanson) Kirkegaard, 94, passed away peacefully Friday, June 20, 2025, at The Heritage – College View Assisted Living, Hastings, NE. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 26, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating....
Gordon E. Fluckey
Jun 20, 2025
Hastings resident Gordon E. Fluckey, 95, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Rose Blumkin Jewish Home, Omaha, NE.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Butler Volland Chapel 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 one hour before...
Carla M. Stone
Jun 19, 2025
Hastings resident Carla M. Stone, 72, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center West, Lincoln, NE.Private Services will be held at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Private burial will be at Blue Valley Cemetery in Ayr. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the family for a...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Ott
Jun 16, 2025
Former Trumbull resident Elizabeth Jean “Betty” Ott, 86, a devoted wife, mother, and “Gramy” passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at The Kensington, Hastings, NE. Family and friends are invited to join in honoring Betty’s life. Rosary will be at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 23, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings. Catholic Mass to follow at 10:30 a.m. with Fr....
Michael J. "Mike" Young
Jun 14, 2025
Michael J. “Mike” Young, 80, of Hastings, passed away at home on June 14, 2025.Born July 30, 1944, in Sac City, IA, Mike was a hardworking and kindhearted man, best known for his dedication in the floor covering industry and his volunteer service at Good Samaritan Village. He married Judy (Dyer) in 1966, sharing nearly six decades of love.Mike enjoyed...
Mary Ann McDermott Dobrovolny
Jun 12, 2025
Hastings resident Mary Ann McDermott Dobrovolny, 84, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Tiffany Square Care Center, Grand Island, NE.Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, at Butler Volland Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Jeremy Hazuka officiating. Burial will be...
Jason Michael Lukas
Jun 10, 2025
Hastings resident Jason Michael Lukas, 42, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Veterans Hospital, Omaha, NE.Graveside Services with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at 1 p.m. Friday, June 13, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be given to the family for a...
Virgene R. Knoedler
Jun 9, 2025
Hastings resident Virgene R. Knoedler, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025.Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 21, at First Christian Church in Hastings with Pastor Elba Iris Nazario officiating. Private family burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Memorials may be...
Debra Price
Jun 9, 2025
Hastings resident Debra Price, 64, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at her home.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 13, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Chaplain John Mueller officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 12, and one hour before the...
Paulette Anne Pool
Jun 7, 2025
A lifelong Hastings resident Paulette Pool, 77, passed on peacefully June 7, 2025, at The Kensington in Hastings with her children by her side.Paulette has requested no service be given and along with her late husband, Marvin stated for our friends and family to "Close your eyes and remember the good times." Paulette graduated from Hastings High in 1965. Shortly after,...
Myron W. Peters
Jun 6, 2025
Hastings resident Myron W. Peters, 78, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Lincoln, NE.Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Dunbar officiating. Burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. with the...
Wauneta Rae Nitzel
Jun 4, 2025
Wauneta Rae Nitzel, 89, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2025.
Services will be at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 7, at Grace Life Church in Hastings with Pastor Garrett Watkins officiating. A private burial will be held at the Shelton Cemetery in Shelton. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. with the family present Friday, June 6,...
Harry A. "Al" Martin
May 30, 2025
Hastings resident Harry A. “Al” Martin, 87, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Grand Island, NE.Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Private burial with military rites by Hastings Military Honor Guard will be at St. Paul’s Lutheran Churchyard Cemetery,...
Cynthia J. "Cyndi" Kyle
May 29, 2025
Hastings resident Cynthia J. “Cyndi” Kyle, 56, passed away surrounded by family Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, at New Hope Baptist Church in Hastings with Pastor Eddie Goff officiating. Burial will be at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 1-7 p.m. with the family present 5-7...