Edward Kubicek Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
Edward Kubicek Jr, age 69 of Columbus, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 30, 2026 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Sunday 3:00-5:00 p.m., followed by a 5:00 p.m. Vigil service at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery.
Edward John Kubicek Jr. was born...
Martin Block
Mar 25, 2026
Martin Block, age 64 of Leigh, died Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his home.
Private family services will be held.
Full obituary to follow.
George Reed
Mar 25, 2026
It is with a profound sense of loss and gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of George A. Reed, of Columbus, who left this world on March 25, 2026, at the age of 86. George transitioned gracefully from this life in the comforting surroundings of his home, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and...
Andrew Dush
Mar 23, 2026
Andrew “Andy” Dush of Columbus died Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Brookestone Acres.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m.. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at the funeral home. Visitation will continue 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment...
Dennis Pfeifer
Mar 21, 2026
Dennis B. Pfeifer, 78, of David City, NE, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home in David City.
Visitation is Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in David City. There will be a vigil service immediately following visitation at 6:00 p.m. at the church.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March...
Johnna “Jackie” Otto
Mar 20, 2026
Johnna “Jackie” Otto, age 83 of Newman Grove, died Friday, March 20, 2026 at the Mid Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove.Services are 2:00 pm Saturday, March 28 at St. Michael's Church in Albion.Johnna Otto was born June 12, 1942 in California to John and Bernice (Vogt) Dee. She grew up in Newman Grove, Nebraska and graduated from Newman Grove...
David Macken
Mar 18, 2026
David Lee Macken, 79, passed away peacefully at home on March 18, 2026 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Dave was born December 14, 1946 in this same home to Jerome and Odilia (Mausbach) Macken.
Dave had a wonderful childhood full of farming and family, with his six siblings. There was a lot of love and mischief.
He attended grade school...
Orville Schmit
Mar 15, 2026
ORVILLE LEO SCHMIT
OCTOBER 2 1933- MARCH 15 2026
Orville Schmit passed away peacefully after a short battle with cancer at ArborCare Countryside Homes in Madison Ne.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 Monday, March 23 at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. Family will receive friends from 4-6 pm Sunday at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service to follow at 6:00. Visitation...
Glenda Ryba
Mar 14, 2026
Glenda Ryba of Columbus died Saturday March 14, 2026 at Brookestone Acres.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. There will be a vigil service Wednesday 4:00 p.m. at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation will continue following the vigil until 7:00 p.m. Visitation will also continue Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. until service...
Lucille "Tootsie" Koopman
Mar 11, 2026
Lucille "Tootsie" Koopman, age 87 of Columbus, died Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at The Heritage at Meridian Gardens in Columbus.
Funeral Services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2026, at McKown Funeral Home with Pastor Patrick R. Sparling officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Immanuel...
Jean Cielocha
Mar 10, 2026
Jean Cielocha, age 79, died Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in Kansas City, Missouri.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 17 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 All Saints Catholic Cemetery.
Jean Ruth Cielocha was born September 9, 1946, in Columbus, Nebraska to...
Jane Kasik
Mar 9, 2026
Jane C. Kasik
Jane C. Kasik, 78, of rural Schuyler, died peacefully Monday, March 9th, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday with a 6:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Visitation will continue Monday from 9:30-10:30...
Mary Ann Wemhoff
Mar 4, 2026
Mary Ann Wemhoff, age 81, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Emerald Care and Nursing in Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Friday, March 13, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with a 5:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Private family interment will take place in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery near...
Susanne Fallet
Mar 2, 2026
Susanne Fallet age 77 of Columbus died Monday, March 2, 2026 in Omaha.Funeral services are 10:30 am Saturday March 7 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. Visitation will be held on Friday March 6 from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home and will continue on Saturday from 9:30-10:30 am at the Church. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery.Susanne was born October...
Norma Jaixen
Feb 28, 2026
Norma Jaixen, 93, died Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.
Public visitation is 3:00-5:00 p.m. Sunday, March 8 at McKown Funeral Home. Private family services will be held.
In lieu of plant and flowers, memorials are suggested to the donor's choice.
Duane "Mick" Spitz
Feb 28, 2026
Duane “Mick” Kenneth Spitz, age 78, of Columbus, NE, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Lincoln, NE.
Mass of Christian Burial for extended family due to the size of Church is 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church- Pilzno. The family encourages friends to attend and greet the family at the visitation Thursday 4:00-7:00...
LaDonna Rathje
Feb 27, 2026
LaDonna Mae (Holm) Rathje was born on September 28, 1932, in Tracy, Minnesota, to Arthur and Hazel (Owens) Holm. Baptized and confirmed at Garvin Congregational Church, she grew up in Garvin before moving to Balaton, Minnesota in the 3rd grade. LaDonna graduated from Balaton Public Schools and then attended Abbott Hospital School of Nursing, earning her Registered Nurse degree in...
Darlene M. Ungles
Feb 24, 2026
Darlene M. Ungles died Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Columbus, Nebraska
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at McKown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. Private family interment will be in the Ungles Family Cemetery.
Darlene Mae Ungles was born February 28, 1938 in Columbus, Nebraska to Andy...
Ramona Rivero De Ruiz
Feb 22, 2026
Ramona Ruiz, age 78, died Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Butler County Hospital in David City.
Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28, 2026, at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. Visitation is Friday from 2:00-8:00 pm with a rosary at 7:00 pm Friday, all at McKown Funeral Home. Interment will take place in Mexico. The Funeral Mass will be...
Janice Hoffart
Feb 21, 2026
Janice Hoffart, age 79, of Columbus died Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.
Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. March 7, 2026 at the McKown Funeral Home.
Janice was born June 1, 1946 in Plainview, Nebraska to Floyd and Doris (Albin) Foster. She was raised in Plainview where she graduated from Plainview High School. She was united in marriage to...