Rick Hurner
Jun 17, 2026
Rick Hurner, age 69, passed away on Wednesday June 17, 2026 unexpectedly in Omaha NE. In honor of Rick’s spirit, please dress in casual, colorful apparel as Rick would have.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. at the McKown...
Darci Sprunk Reinke
Jun 15, 2026
Darci Sprunk Reinke of Columbus died Monday, June 15, 2026, in Lincoln surrounded by her family.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 June 25, 2026, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is June 24, 2026, 4-7 p.m. at St. Isidore Church. There will be a 7:00 p.m. June 24, 2026, vigil service all at the church. Interment will be in the...
Anthony "Tony" Augustine
Jun 20, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Augustine of Columbus died Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Brookestone Acres.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday 4:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service at McKown Funeral Home. Interment will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.
In lieu of plants, flowers and statues, memorials are...
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...
Sandra Knox
Jun 16, 2026
Sandra Jo Knox
Sandra Jo Knox, 89, passed away peacefully on June 16, 2026.
Services will be held on August 15, 2026, at St. Isidore's Catholic Church in Columbus, Nebraska. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by Mass at 9:30 a.m. A luncheon will follow at Traditions Inn at 11:00 a.m. Interment is in St Bonaventure Cemetery
Sandra was born on April...
Benny Holmes
Jun 14, 2026
Benny A. Holmes, a lifelong resident of Arcadia, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at the age of 90, while residing at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus, Nebraska.
Born on November 2, 1935, Benny’s life journey began on the family farm northeast of Arcadia, where he was the son of Samuel A. and Bertha “Edith” (White) Holmes....
Barbara Benda
Jun 14, 2026
Barbara Benda, age 94 of Shelby, died Sunday, June 14, 2026 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Thursday, June 18 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues on Thursday from 9:30...
Robert Messersmith
Jun 13, 2026
Robert "Bob" Messersmith, age 89, died Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Lincoln.
Memorial Services are 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, at McKown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Military Honors provided by The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard will follow the service.
Robert Messersmith was born March 19, 1937, in Snyder,...
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...
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...
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 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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...