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Arlene Marie Stuchl

Arlene Marie Stuchl

Nov 2, 2024

Arlene Marie (Datel) Stuchl was born on January 11,1932, to Frank and Sylvia (Urban) Datel in Linwood, Nebraska. She graduated from Linwood Public School in 1948, and married Milo Stuchl on September 24,1949, in North Bend, Nebraska. Milo and Arlene had four children.

Arlene worked as a nurse's aide, produce manager at Dufek's Jack & Jill, and...

Samuel Lozano Vargas

Samuel Lozano Vargas

Oct 31, 2024

Samuel Lozano Vargas, 62, of Columbus, died on October 31, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Visitation is Friday, November 8, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service at McKown Funeral Home.

Tonie Quinlin

Tonie Quinlin

Oct 28, 2024

Tonie Quinlin, 61, of Columbus, Nebraska, died on October 28, 2024, at Columbus Community Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 at McKown Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to Paws and Claws, in memory of Tonie Quinlin.

Tonie was born November 21, 1962,...

Richard Raitt

Richard Raitt

Oct 28, 2024

Richard C. "Dick" Raitt, age 100, died Monday, October 28, 2024, at David Place in David City.

Graveside services with Military Honors by The American Legion Kregger Post 125 Honor Guard will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024, in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Rising City.

Richard C. Raitt was born January 12,...

Lois Dohmen

Lois Dohmen

Oct 28, 2024

Lois J. Dohmen, 81, resident of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 2, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with a 5:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery....

Marjorie Shotkoski

Marjorie Shotkoski

Oct 23, 2024

Marjorie Mary Shotkoski, 94, passed away peacefully at Brookstone Acres on October 23,2024.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Monday, October 28 at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  Visitation is on Sunday from 3-5 pm with a 5:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at St. Isidore Church. Visitation continues on Monday from 9:30 am until service...

Richard "Rick" Boesch

Richard "Rick" Boesch

Oct 19, 2024

Richard "Rick" G. Boesch, age 68, died Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

In...

Ronald Kleckner

Ronald Kleckner

Oct 17, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Kleckner, age 85, died Thursday, October 17, 2024, at his home in Monroe.

Private family services will be held. Cards and memorials may be sent to: Roxene Riha 2674 13th Avenue East Columbus, NE 68601

He is survived by: Daughter- Roxene (Randy) Riha of Columbus, Ne Son- Lloyd Kleckner of Monroe, NE Son-...

Victoria "Vicki" Chollar

Victoria "Vicki" Chollar

Oct 16, 2024

Victoria (Vicki) Leigh Chollar passed peacefully in her sleep on October 16, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Monday, October 21 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Visitation is on Sunday from 3-5 pm with a 5:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation continues on Monday from 9:30 am until service...

Raymond J. Bailly

Raymond J. Bailly

Oct 15, 2024

Raymond Joseph Bailly, of Columbus, Nebraska passed on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Visitation will be on Monday October 21st from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. Vigil to follow at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation continues Tuesday morning, October 22nd at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian burial at...

Craig Enderlin

Craig Enderlin

Oct 11, 2024

Craig Enderlin of Columbus died Friday, October 11, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday 4-7 p.m. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at St. Anthony Church. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church.          Interment will...

Ron "Smoke" Kudron

Ron "Smoke" Kudron

Oct 9, 2024

Ron "Smoke" Kudron, 81, of Columbus, NE passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024 surrounded with love by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Sunday 2-5 p.m. There will be a 5:00 p.m. vigil service. Visitation will continue Monday morning 9:30 a.m. until service...

Daniel Casey

Daniel Casey

Oct 9, 2024

Daniel J. Casey, age 75, passed away on October 9, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Services to celebrate Dan's life will be on October 24, 2024 at the McKown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 3-4 p.m. There will be a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. with Fr. Joseph Miksch officiating. Visitation will conclude at...

Leon Janssen

Leon Janssen

Oct 9, 2024

Services for Leon D. Janssen, 86, of Columbus will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. The Rev. Adam Lassen will officiate, with burial at Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus.  The visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Leon Janssen died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at Emerald Nursing...

Karen Cerny

Karen Cerny

Oct 6, 2024

Karen Ann Cerny died Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Columbus , Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 Thursday, October 10, 2024 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers and plants, memorials are suggested to Scotus Central Catholic Memorial Fund or...

Matthew Francis Schumacher

Matthew Francis Schumacher

Oct 6, 2024

Matthew F. Schumacher, age 102, died Sunday, October 6, 2024, in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. Visitation is Friday from 9:30-11:00 a.m. at the church. Burial is in Sts. Joseph & Patrick Cemetery.

Matthew F. Schumacher was born March 2,...

Patrice Orr

Patrice Orr

Oct 4, 2024

Patrice Marie Orr, age 70, passed away on October 4, 2024, in Eugene, Oregon after a valiant six-and-a-half-year battle with lung cancer. Born on November 7, 1953, in Columbus, Nebraska, Patrice was a cherished member of her community and a loving homemaker and mother.

Contributions in memory of Patrice can be mailed to Mary Ellen Watchorn at...

Craig Junghaene

Craig Junghaene

Oct 4, 2024

Craig Junghaene, age 63, died Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home in Columbus.

Memorial services are 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2024, at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation is from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Interment is in Roselawn Cemetery.

Craig Junghaene was born March 5, 1961, in Omaha to Walter...

Echo Medbery (Suy)

Echo Medbery (Suy)

Oct 2, 2024

Echo Medbery (Suy) age 36 of Columbus, died Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Funeral services are 10:30 am Wednesday, October 9 at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-6 pm with a 6:00 pm Vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation continues on Wednesday from 9:30 am until service time. Interment is in All Saints...

Doris Nyffeler

Doris Nyffeler

Sep 28, 2024

Doris Emily Ann Nyffeler, 99, of Columbus died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Cottonwood Place in Columbus.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. October 11th, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus.  Visitation is Friday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time. There will be a 10:15 a.m. family prayer service.  Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery...

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