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Darlene G. Brumbaugh
Aug 10, 2026
Former resident of Glenvil, NE, Darlene Grace Brumbaugh, age 95, died August 10, 2026 at her home in Kenesaw, NE. Services are at 11AM on Friday at First United Methodist Church in Hastings, with the Rev. Lance Clay officiating. Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings, NE. is in charge of the arrangments. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to...
Sebastian Juan Mateo
Aug 1, 2026
Sebastian Juan Mateo, de 54 años, falleció el sábado 1 de agosto de 2026 en el CHI Health St. Francis de Grand Island, rodeado de su familia.
Se oficiará una misa funeral el viernes 7 de agosto de 2026 a las 10:30 a. m. en la Catedral de Santa María (St. Mary's Cathedral), presidida por el padre Jorge Canela. El velatorio...
David G. Dwyer
Jul 30, 2026
With profound sadness in our hearts, we share the passing of an amazing husband and incredible father, David G. Dwyer, 67, who went Home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on July 30, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings. Burial will follow in the Parkview Cemetery....
Alan C. Cole
Jul 29, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we share the death of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Alan Cole, who left us on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the age of 87. Surrounded by family after a long illness, he was a man of immense integrity, humor, sensitivity to the 'underdog' and great words of wisdom.
Born November 16, 1938, and...
Jennifer Elaine Nitz
Jul 27, 2026
Jennifer E. Nitz, 67, formerly of Ravenna, NE died on Monday, July 27, 2026 at The Grace Space in Lincoln, NE. A Celebration of Life will be at 12pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Pioneers Park in Lincoln. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.
Luella Trosper
Jul 23, 2026
Luella Joyce (Bond) Trosper, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at Mount Carmel Home-Keens Memorial in Kearney, NE.
Luella was born south of Wilsonville, NE on July 7, 1935 to George and Anna (Lang) Skiles. She graduated high school in Wilsonville before she continued to graduated with her diploma in nursing from the Lincoln General Hospital in 1956.
She was...
Lorraine Kroeger
Jul 20, 2026
Lorraine Kroeger, 95, of Grand Island, Nebraska, formerly from Cairo, NE. passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at her home at Eventide Prairie Commons.
Lorraine was born on July 25, 1930, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Grace Atkins. Grace passed away three days after Lorraine's birth, and Lorraine was lovingly welcomed into the arms of Olaf and Hattie Romsdahl...
John R. Sink Jr.
Jul 18, 2026
John Robert Sink Jr., 75, of Hastings, NE died on July 18, 2026, in Kearney, NE. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Hastings with Father Craig Clinch officiating. A private family interment will be held at Nebraska Veteran’s Cemetery in Grand Island.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be...
Gerald Mathiasen Barnes
Jul 18, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” Mathiasen Barnes, 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at CountryHouse Memory Care in Kearney, NE, surrounded by his loving daughters.
Jerry was born on July 5, 1929, in Minden, NE to Albertus “Jack” and Myrtle “Vergene” (Mathiasen) Barnes. He married the love of his life, Wanda Wilcox in 1948. Together they shared 70 wonderful years of...
Connie L Patton
Jul 10, 2026
Connie L. Patton, 88, of Grand Island, NE died on Friday, July 10, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island. To honor her wishes, cremation will take place.
She was born on June 18, 1938 in St. Paul, Nebraska to Clarence and Phyllis (Nelson) Jones. She grew up in St. Paul and graduated from St. Paul High School.
Those left...
James P. Lee
Jul 8, 2026
James P. Lee, 60, of Grand Island, NE died on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at CHI Health St. Francis. A committal service with military honors will be at 11AM on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island with Terry Boshart officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.
James was...
Catalina Guerrero Zarraga
Jul 5, 2026
Catalina Guerrero Zarraga, de 84 años, residente de Wood River, Nebraska, falleció el domingo 5 de julio de 2026 en CHI Health St. Francis, rodeada de su familia. Se celebrará una Misa de Exequias Cristianas a las 10:30 a. m. del viernes 10 de julio de 2026 en la Iglesia Católica St. Mary’s de Wood River. El sepelio se llevará...
Randy Dubbs
Jul 1, 2026
Randall E. “Randy” Dubbs, 74, of Shelton, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on July 1, 2026.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church in Wood River with the Reverend Denzel Nonhof officiating. Burial to follow at the Cameron Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00–7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 6,...
Brett Matthew Darrough
Jun 27, 2026
Brett Matthew Darrough of Grand Island, NE died on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be at 6PM on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the VFW in Grand Island. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.
Brett was born on November 30, 1973, at Hastings, NE and grew up...
Matthew Gerard McGuire
Jun 24, 2026
Matthew Gerard McGuire, age 58 of Ashton, Nebraska - formerly of Wood River, died on Wednesday, June 24 at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha from a blood infection complication. Visitation will be held at St. Mary's Church in Wood River on Thursday, July 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM followed by a Rosary at 7:00. Mass of Christian burial will...
John William Marx
Jun 20, 2026
John William Marx
August 14, 1940 – June 20, 2026
John William Marx, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born on August 14, 1940, in Hazel Green, Wisconsin, John was the son of Calvin and Harriett Marx.
John proudly served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army from 1958 to 1964. As an Army...
Rudolf Stumpf
Jun 18, 2026
Rudolf Stumpf, 84, passed away at his rural Alda home of over 50 years on June 18th, 2026.
Memorial service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Grand Island. Inurnment will be at 3:00 pm at the the Nebraska Veterans Cemetery at Grand Island. Online condolences can be sent to www.apfelfuneralhome.
Born in...
Richard Lee Grell
Jun 16, 2026
Richard Lee Grell, 87, of Shelton, NE died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his home. Funeral services will be at 11AM on Monday, June 22, 2026, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Shelton with Pastor Don Pobanz officiating. Visitation will be an hour prior to the start of the service. Cremation will take place following the service. Burial of...
Cody Alan Kroeger
Jun 16, 2026
Cody Alan Kroeger, 36, of Grand Island, NE, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at UNMC in Omaha. Funeral Services will be at 10:30AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island with Derek Apfel, CFC officiating. Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5-7PM at Apfel Funeral...
Dona L. Yarman
Jun 16, 2026
Dona L. Yarman, 83, of Grand Island, NE died on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Bryan Health Grand Island Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, June 19, 2026 at Apfel Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Thursday, June 18th at Apfel...
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