Richard Robert Woltman
Jun 3, 2026
Richard Woltman, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus, surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends Saturday at 9 a.m. until time of service at the church. Burial will be Saturday at Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul,...
Kearcie Becker
Jun 1, 2026
Kearcie René Becker
July 20, 1994 – June 1, 2026
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Kearcie René Becker, age 31, who passed away on June 1, 2026.
Born on July 20, 1994, in Omaha Nebraska, Kearcie spent her childhood in Columbus Nebraska , where she graduated from Columbus High School. She later made her home in Lincoln,...
Carolyn K Ingold
Jun 11, 2026
Carolyn K. Ingold of Columbus died Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Columbus Community Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Monday 5:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. Vigil, at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery.
Carolyn “Cori” K. Ingold was born May 25, 1946 in...
Duane Schmitt
Jun 12, 2026
Duane Schmitt, age 77, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026, at CHI Lakeside Hospital in Omaha.Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. There will be a vigil service on Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. followed by visitation from 6:00-7:30 p.m. all at the church. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery.In lieu...
Allyn Leimser
May 22, 2026
Allyn Leimser, age 87 of Columbus, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at Brookstone Acres.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time, all occurring at the Church. Interment is in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Shelby.
In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are...
Robert Becker
Jun 9, 2026
Robert E. Becker, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at his home in Columbus, Nebraska.
Robert was born August 9, 1947, in Plainview, Nebraska, to Ernest and Mildred (Morlan) Becker. He spent his life in Columbus, where he raised his family and established deep roots in the community. A proud patriot, Robert faithfully served his country in the...
Mary McQuinn
Dec 24, 2025
Mary McQuinn, age 71, died Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at her home in Genoa.A Celebration of Mary's Faith and Life will be held on June 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Green Space in Genoa. A reception with refreshments will follow at the Pawnee Senior Center.Mary decided to write her own obituary so everyone could know her story after...
Dave Oppliger
Jun 6, 2026
David Ray Oppliger of Columbus Nebraska, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the age of 77.
Visitation is 4-7 p.m., followed by sharing of memories at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 2, 2026, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church with Father Jacob Chindo celebrating. Following the...
JL Newell
Nov 22, 2025
JL Newell of Columbus died Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Roselawn Cemetery with Pastor Mike Escen officiating.
JL Newell was born November 24, 1937 in Mississippi to Willie and Nell (Tierce) Newell. He grew up in Arkansas and Mississippi where he received his education. He farmed in Missouri until 1960...
Mary Ann Bothwell
Jun 7, 2026
Mary Ann Bothwell, age 86 formerly of Columbus, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Lincoln.Per her wishes, there will be no services.
Sharon Bahr
Jun 7, 2026
Sharon Kaye Bahr December 3, 1953 – June 7, 2026
Sharon Kaye Bahr passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love she spent a lifetime giving away.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday 4-7:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service, all...
David Bruckner
Jun 2, 2026
David A. Bruckner, age 77, of Columbus, died Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his home surrounded by family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial is Tuesday. June 9th at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Columbus at 10:30 a.m. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil, all at McKown Funeral Home on Monday, June 8th. Internment is at Roselawn Cemetery following...
Mary Raitt
May 30, 2026
Mary A. Raitt, age 89, died Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Sunday June 7, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 vigil service, all at the church. Burial is in St. Patrick/Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Mary Alice Raitt was born June 29,...
Magdalene "Maggie" Buresh
May 29, 2026
Magdalene J. “Maggie” Buresh, age 96, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at Prairie Village Retirement Center in Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 4, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the church. There will be a rosary prayed in church at 10:30 a.m. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery. In...
Jim “Doc” Ridgeway
May 29, 2026
Jim “Doc” T. Ridgeway, 88, of Albion, NE, died Friday, May 29, 2026, at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, NE.
A Military Graveside Service will be at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion, NE. Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #162, VFW Post #736, Navy Funeral Honor Guard. Visitation will be Tuesday...
Delores Shanle
May 28, 2026
Delores Shanle, age 76 of Columbus, died Thursday, May 28, 2026 in Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Wednesday, June 3 at St. Edward Catholic Church in St. Edward. Visitation is on Tuesday from 5-7 pm with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, also at the Church. Interment is in the St. Edward Catholic Cemetery.
Delores "Dee" Shanle, age...
Eli John Clarey
May 27, 2026
Eli John Clarey, infant son of Kyle and Lindsey (Starman) Clarey was born May 24, 2026 and received into heaven on May 27, 2026 at Methodist Women's Hospital in Omaha.A Private Family Mass will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
Eli was blessed in his short time to meet and spend time with all his family. He loved snuggling with...
Mary Scholl
May 27, 2026
Mary passed away in Lincoln at Nebraska Heart Hospital on May 27th, 2026.
Services are 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at the McKown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until service time Wednesday.
Mary was born in Lincoln, NE April 4th, 1958. She attended Lincoln High School. Later she moved to Columbus, NE where she raised her...
Daniel Grant
May 26, 2026
In Loving Memory of Daniel Sherman Grant
Daniel Sherman Grant, 62, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Columbus Community Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
A Memorial and Celebration of Life for close family and friends will be held at a later date.
Dan was born on June 14, 1963, in Santa Ana, California, to Roseanna...
Arthur "Bob" Robert Goodman
May 22, 2026
Arthur (Bob) Robert Goodman, age 96, a resident of Columbus, Nebraska passed away May 22, 2026. Bob was born in Broadwater, Nebraska on November 15, 1929, the son of John Robert Goodman and Lola Mae (Netherland) Goodman. He married Neoma (Bussey) Goodman on July 29, 1953 and is now reunited with her in death.
While he did not finish high school...