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Stanley W Johnson

Stanley W Johnson

May 8, 2021

Hastings resident Stanley W. Johnson, 88, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 8, 2021, after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s. Services will be 10:30 am Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hastings, with Pastor Micha R. Gaunt officiating. Viewing will be prior to the funeral service. Burial with Military Rites will...

Chalsa Ann Hankins

Chalsa Ann Hankins

May 8, 2021

Chalsa (Day) Hankins, 55, of Hastings, Nebraska died Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Mary Lanning Healthcare. Services are to be held at a later date. Chalsa was born on August 18, 1965 in Geneva, NE to Bennie and Patricia (Kempf) Day. She grew up in Lincoln, NE and Lawrence, KS and received her education at Lawrence Kansas Public Schools. Chalsa...

Janice Susan Purdie

Janice Susan Purdie

May 7, 2021

Janice Susan Purdie (Schuller) February 29, 1956 – May 7, 2021 Memorial services will be held at 10 AM Friday, May 14, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna, NE with Fr. Richard Piontkowksi officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Ravenna. Janice Purdie was born in Kearney, Nebraska on February 29, 1956 to...

Manuel Rodriguez Martinez

Manuel Rodriguez Martinez

May 7, 2021

Manuel Rodriguez-Martinez,50 anos, de Wood River, NE, fallecio el viernes 7 de mayo 2021 a lado de su familia en su casa. Los servicios funerales serán a las 11 de la mañana el jueves, 13 de mayo en la iglesia St. Mary’s en Wood River con el Padre Joseph Thambi. Visitación va a ser el miércoles a las 5p.m -7p.m...

Sherman Lynn Luhn

Sherman Lynn Luhn

May 3, 2021

Sherman Lynn Luhn, 79, of Hastings, Nebraska passed away May 3, 2021 at Kensington Evergreen after a lengthy illness. Visitation for family and friends will be Friday, May 7th from 5-7 PM at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 8th 11:00 AM, at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Paul Warneke officiating. A private...

Gary P. Hoos

Gary P. Hoos

May 2, 2021

Gary Paul Hoos, age 74, of Grand Island, Nebraska passed away May 2, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Friday, May 7th at Grace Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Daniel Bremer will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 PM...

Marilyn A. Steffen

Marilyn A. Steffen

May 2, 2021

Marilyn A. Steffen, 79, of Grand Island died peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island, with family by her side. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 8th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Adam Snoberger will officiate. Burial will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will...

Michael Duane Hinrikus

Michael Duane Hinrikus

Apr 30, 2021

Michael D Hinrikus, 62, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away Friday, April 30, 2021.

Chad Lynn Osburn

Chad Lynn Osburn

Apr 30, 2021

Chad Lynn Osburn, 60, of Cairo died Friday, April 30, 2021 at CHI St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Cairo United Methodist Church with Rev. Cat Love officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Cairo. Visitation will be 5-7 PM on Thursday, May 6,...

Loren Bangs

Loren Bangs

Apr 30, 2021

Loren Bangs, 73, died from cancer at his home in Aurora, NE on April 30, 2021. Loren was born on October 4, 1947 in Alhambra, CA. His family moved to rural Phillips, NE in 1948 when Loren was six months old. Loren attended 9 years in a one-room schoolhouse just one mile from his home. He graduated from Phillips High...

Helen  D. Mays

Helen D. Mays

Apr 29, 2021

Helen D. Mays, 92, of Doniphan died Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society – Grand Island. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Doniphan. The Rev. Tyler Hauptmeier will officiate. Burial will be in the Cedarview Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM on Tuesday...

Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Webben

Jeffrey "Jeff" S. Webben

Apr 28, 2021

Jeffrey “Jeff” Webben, age 60 of Grand Island, NE lost his battle with cancer on April 28, 2021, at CHI Health St. Francis surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 10:30am Monday, May 3rd at Third City Christian Church with Pastor Scott Jones officiating. Interment will be in Shelton Cemetery at 1:30pm. Visitation will be from 4-6pm on Sunday,...

Lloyd Eugene Bear

Lloyd Eugene Bear

Apr 28, 2021

Lloyd E Bear of rural Juniata, Nebraska, passed from this life into the hands of Jesus, in his home April 28, 2021 . He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Jane Bear of 56 years. He was an Army veteran serving in Korea '57-'59 and a long time member of North Shore Assembly of God Church in Hastings,...

Ronda J. Sigman

Ronda J. Sigman

Apr 25, 2021

Ronda J. Sigman, 57, of Hastings, NE died Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Mary Lanning Healtcare in Hastings, NE. Funeral services will be 2 PM Friday, April 30th at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings with Joe Wallin officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, April 29th at Apfel Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the family. She...

Jerry D. Lacey

Jerry D. Lacey

Apr 24, 2021

Jerry David Lacey The man. The myth. The legend. Jerry (Tuff) David Lacey, 43, of Kenesaw, NE died unexpectedly at his home on April 24, 2021. Born in Grand Island, NE on June 24, 1977, Jerry was the second son of Nolan Edward Lacey, Jr. and Carol Fay (Luhn) Lacey. He and his older brother Jeff were best friends who...

Robert Beam

Robert Beam

Apr 22, 2021

Robert Beam, 53, of Kearney, NE, died April 22, 2021 as a result of an accident at Kearney. Memorial service will be 2:00 PM Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date at the Elwood Cemetery in Elwood, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family for...

John Peter Nelson

John Peter Nelson

Apr 18, 2021

John (Jack) P. Nelson, 93, of Hastings, Nebraska passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 18, 2021. Family visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 with Rosary following at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22 at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church in Hastings. Memorials are suggested to the family to be...

Rebecca Pezzella Case

Rebecca Pezzella Case

Apr 17, 2021

Rebecca Pezzella Case, 67, of Grand Island passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at St. Francis Skilled Care in Grand Island. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Grand Island with Fr. Joe Kadaprayil officiating. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, April 21st at the church concluding...

Peggy Drunell Morris

Peggy Drunell Morris

Apr 12, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love, that we mourn the passing of Peggy Drunell Morris of Hastings, Nebraska. She passed at home April 12, 2021, at the age of 83, surrounded by family and friends. She was known as “Mema” and many considered her family as she was a loving person. She was born in Colcord, Oklahoma December...

Marie Jakubowski

Marie Jakubowski

Apr 11, 2021

Marie Jakubowski, 91, of Lincoln, formerly of Grand Island, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Southlake Village Care Center in Lincoln. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Martin Egging will officiate. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday April 16th...

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