Obituaries

Jul 27, 2024

Patrick Kaasch died Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Friday, August 2 at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  Visitation is from 5-7 pm Thursday at St. Isidore's with a Vigil service to follow at 7:00 pm.  Visitation continues on Friday morning from 9:30 am until service time at...

Jul 27, 2024

Dennis Eugene Miller, 87, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024 at Emerald Care and Rehab in Columbus, NE. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandpa, and great grandpa (papa).

Visitation will be held 4-7 pm on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church with a vigil following at 7 p.m. at the church....

Jul 24, 2024

Cody Hickmon of Columbus died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Columbus.

Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home.

Cody was born July 15, 1976, in Arkansas to Carl Hinkle and Karen Sue (Durham) Hickmon, Jr.  Cody came to Columbus where he worked for MCP, Duolift , B-D Medical and for the...

Jul 24, 2024

Judy A. Martensen, 82, of Columbus, NE. passed away July 24, 2024 at Brookstone Acres

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at First United Methodist Church in Columbus, NE.  Visitation is on Monday from 4-7:00 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues on Tuesday from 9:30 am until service time at the church.  Interment...

Jul 23, 2024

Phillip R. Kudron of Columbus died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Osceola Good Samaritan Society.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 am Saturday, July 27 at St. Anthony Church in Columbus. Visitation at St. Anthony Church is from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Friday followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday morning from 9-10...

Jul 18, 2024

Lee Lowry, age 93 of Columbus, died Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 3:00-5:00 p.m. Monday, July 22 with a Vigil service at 5:00 p.m. all occurring at St. Isidore Church. Interment will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic...

Jul 16, 2024

The funeral may be viewed on the video following the picture tribute.

John Martin Peck, a dedicated husband and father, respected leader and lifelong member of the Columbus community, and former CEO and Chairman of the Board of the First National Bank, passed away on July 16th, 2024. He was 87.  A visitation will be...

Jul 14, 2024

Brian Nieuwenhuis, age 48 of Columbus, died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 1:00 pm Tuesday, July 23 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus.  Visitation is on Monday from 5-7 pm with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation continues on Tuesday from Noon...

Jul 8, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Aerts, age 62, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, at the Columbus Community Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

The Service and a Celebration of Life are open to family and friends. The Service will begin at 10:30 A.M Saturday at McKown Funeral Home with the celebration of Life following after at...

Jul 7, 2024

Warren Sledge, age 66, died Sunday, July 7, 2024, at his home in Columbus.

Services are 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024, at North Park Church. Following the service, cake and coffee will be served at the church. Interment will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Roselawn Cemetery.

Warren Sledge was born July 11,...

Jul 5, 2024

Dolores Mary Podraza (Grzywa), 94, of Lincoln, NE, formerly a longtime resident of Bellwood, NE, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2024.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10, 2024, St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bellwood, NE. Rosary will precede mass at 10:00 am.  The viewing will take place at 9:00 a.m....

Jul 5, 2024

Renee Lynn Henry, age 67, of Columbus NE, died July 5, 2024 in Lincoln NE.

Family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2024 at McKown Funeral Home.

Renee Henry was born July 15,1956 in Omaha NE to Virginia Konwinski-Laudenklos & Ed Prososki.   Renee was a avid cat lover, she adored her beloved...

Jul 2, 2024

Mark Anthony German, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife and three children by his side on July 2, 2024. Born on May 29, 1948, in Humphrey, NE, to William and Conradia (Veik) German, Mark's life was a testament to his love, Faith, commitment, and sense of humor.

Jun 30, 2024

Ricky Esquibel, 64, of Columbus, died Thursday, June 30, 2024 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Private family services will be held in New Mexico.

Ricky Esquibel was born July 23, 1959 in Belen, New Mexico to Tomas and Claudina Esquibel. He grew in La Joya, New Mexico where he graduated from Belen High School. Ricky moved...

Jun 27, 2024

Nichole Rae Hayes, of Columbus, died Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. There will be a Parish Vigil service at 4:00 p.m. Monday, July 1, 2024 followed by visitation until 8:00 p.m., all at St. Anthony Church....

Jun 22, 2024

Calvin R. Wagner, age 94, entered his heavenly life on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk. Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Monday July 1, 2024 at the Federated Church in Columbus. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard. Visitation is Monday 9:30 a.m. until service time at...

Jun 21, 2024

Kristian Korthouse, age 53, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday, June 25 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the Columbus Cemetery.

Kristian was born April 28, 1971 in Columbus to Billy and D'Anna (Chollar) Korthouse. He grew up in Columbus where...

Jun 21, 2024

Frederick M. Liss "Fred", age 70, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27, 2024, at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Wednesday from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues Thursday from 9:30 –...

Jun 19, 2024

Barbara Van Winkle of Silver Creek died Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home.

Private services will be held.

Barbara was born July 2, 1958, in Albion, Nebraska to Frank and Merna (Young) Hoffmeister. She grew up in St. Edward where she graduated from St. Edward High School in 1976. She married Lyndon Van Winkle...

Jun 16, 2024

Jane Davis, age 81, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at McKown Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery....