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Tally James Hansen

Tally James Hansen

Feb 15, 2024

Tally Hansen, of Alda died February 15, 2024, at his home. There are no services scheduled.

Tally James was born on April 10, 1972, in Franklin, NE to James D. and Karla K. (Gartin) Hansen. He grew up in Grand Island and attended Northwest High School. He was currently employed at Bosselman Travel Center.

Tally is survived by his mother, Karla; siblings:...

Vicky L. Todd

Vicky L. Todd

Feb 14, 2024

Vicky Lynn Todd, 65, of Harvard, NE died on February 14, 2024, at Harvard Rest Haven. Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at United Methodist Church of Harvard in Harvard, NE with Pastor Dan Albers officiating. Apfel Funeral Home is in care of the family.

She was born on November 25, 1958, in Hastings,...

Abraham G. Soto

Abraham G. Soto

Feb 13, 2024

WOOD RIVER – Abraham G. Soto, 92, of Wood River, passed away on February 13, 2024, at the Veterans Medical Center in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wood River, NE. The Rev. Jorge Canela will be the celebrant. Burial with military honors by the...

Mary E. Bloomquist

Mary E. Bloomquist

Feb 10, 2024

Mary E. Bloomquist, 89 of Grand Island, NE passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island with Derek Apfel officiating. Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday,...

Naomi S. Sprague-Fogle

Naomi S. Sprague-Fogle

Feb 4, 2024

Naomi S. Sprague-Fogle, 66, of Hastings, NE died on February 4, 2024, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family. Online condolences can be sent to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

She was born on May 24, 1957, in Minden, NE to Verlyn Lee Glebe and Norma Jean (Osterbuhr) Rabourn....

Linda G Wolff

Linda G Wolff

Feb 1, 2024

Linda Wolff, 79, of Grand Island died February 1, 2024, at Country House in Grand Island.   Memorial service will be 1:00 PM Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. The family suggests a memorial donation to Trinity Lutheran Church, 212 W. 12th St, Grand Island NE, 68801 or The Alzheimer’s Foundation. Online condolences may be...

David Jon Stewart

David Jon Stewart

Jan 30, 2024

David Jon Stewart, 84, of the Kensington Senior Living Community of Hastings, Nebraska, died January 30th, 2024 at the Kensington. Memorials are suggested to the Hastings College Art Department.

There will be no service as Dave’s wishes were to be cremated. 

Dave was born August 25, 1939, in Lincoln, and was adopted by Ralph and Alberta Stewart of Hastings. He grew up...

Ruth E. Ohlsen

Ruth E. Ohlsen

Jan 30, 2024

 

Ruth Eldora (Blessin) Ohlsen died January 30, 2024, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings.  Funeral service will be 10:00 am on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Micah Gaunt officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the service. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Wanda Cemetery near Juniata at a later date. Apfel...

Jerry L. Hansen

Jerry L. Hansen

Jan 28, 2024

Jerry L. Hansen, 76, of Porter Ranch, CA died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at his home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Grace United Methodist Church in Holstein with Reverend Kathy Uldrich officiating. Burial will follow at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Tuesday at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorials are...

Donald Lee Lewandowski

Donald Lee Lewandowski

Jan 28, 2024

Donald L. Lewandowski, 88, of Giltner died Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Grand Island Regional Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Friday, February 2, 2024, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Giltner with Reverend Mark Seiker celebrating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday, February 1st with a 7:00 PM...

Juanita T. Ruiz

Juanita T. Ruiz

Jan 28, 2024

Juanita T. Ruiz, 85, of Shelton, NE died on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home in Shelton.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelton with Fr. Jorge Canela officiating. Burial will follow in the Shelton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Friday, February 2nd at the...

Orval E. Holdeman

Orval E. Holdeman

Jan 27, 2024

Orval Eugene Holdeman, 87, of Hastings, entered his heavenly home on January 27, 2024, at Pines of Blue Hill. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on February 2, 2024, at Apfel Funeral Home with Pastor Don Sheltrown officiating. Burial with Military Rites will be in Glenvil Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be from 9:30 am until time of...

Donna R. Hughes

Donna R. Hughes

Jan 26, 2024

Donna Rae Hughes, 80, of Glenvil, NE died on January 26, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings. There will be no viewing or visitation. Apfel Funeral Home is in care of the family.

Donna was born on October 24, 1943, in...

Bernice Marie Wiese

Bernice Marie Wiese

Jan 26, 2024

Bernice M. Wiese, 87, of Grand Island, NE, died on January 26, 2024, at Tiffany Square in Grand Island, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Resurrection Catholic Church. The Rev. Dave Rykwalker will be the celebrant. A private family burial will be held at St. Anthony's Cemetery in Cedar Rapids,...

Jennie Y. Burnham

Jennie Y. Burnham

Jan 24, 2024

Jennie Yvette Burnham, 76, of Hastings, NE died on January 24, 2024, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 2:30 pm at Perkins Pavilion in Hastings with Pastor Dale Phillips officiating. Interment will be at Cowles Cemetery in Cowles, NE at a later date. There will be no visitation or...

Laurence E. Evans

Laurence E. Evans

Jan 24, 2024

Laurence E. “Larry” Evans, 87, of Grand Island died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community in Grand Island.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, January 30th at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  The Rev. Tom Ryan will officiate.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 6 PM Monday, January 29th at Apfel...

Richard L. "Dick" Wampler DVM

Richard L. "Dick" Wampler DVM

Jan 23, 2024

Richard L. Wampler (Dick) DVM of Lincoln NE passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the Country House Residence. He was born February 11, 1931, at Emporia, KS to Rose (Hammond) and Herkle Wampler. The family moved to Courtland KS in 1937. Richard graduated as valedictorian from Courtland High School in 1949. He graduated from Kansas State University with a...

Arlis Rex Canfield

Arlis Rex Canfield

Jan 19, 2024

Arlis “Rex” Canfield, 88, of St. Paul, NE, died Friday, January 19, 2024, at the Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul, NE. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Apfel Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Springer officiating. Burial will be at 3 P.M. at the Ord City Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from...

Leticia Pinto

Leticia Pinto

Jan 18, 2024

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Marvin L Niemack

Marvin L Niemack

Jan 18, 2024

Marvin L. Niemack, 88, of Shelton, joined his wife in heaven on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Friday, January 26, 2024, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shelton. Burial will follow at the Shelton Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-7 PM Thursday at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Shelton. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family....

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