Obituaries

Feb 4, 2024

Edwin W. Krueger, age 78, died Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab.

A celebration of Edwin's life will take place at McKown Funeral Home on Friday, February 9, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Family interment will take place at a later date.

Edwin was born December 3, 1945, in Osmond, NE to Leon...

Feb 2, 2024

Eugene Henry Koza, 85, of Silver Creek, passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 85 at Josie Harper Hospice House surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 8, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil...

Feb 1, 2024

Judith Beatrice Bryan, age 84, died Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola, Nebraska. Graveside services will be held on February 23, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Osceola Cemetery.

Judith Beatrice was born May 2, 1939, at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Robert LeRoy Walker and Lorrayne Walker Anderson.  She...

Jan 23, 2024

Goldie Tollison, 77, of Columbus, died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at her home in Columbus.

Private family services will be held.

Jan 21, 2024

Morgan Kuehler, 30, of Columbus, died peacefully and unexpectedly Sunday, January 21, 2024 at her home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday 3-6 p.m. with a Vigil at 6 p.m. all being held at the Church.

In lieu of flowers,...

Jan 17, 2024

Karla Baumert, age 86 formerly of Columbus, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Raymore, MO.

Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery.

Jan 10, 2024

Donald Schott, 94, of Silver Creek passed away, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 peacefully at his home in rural Silver Creek. Services are 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation is Saturday April 13, 1-2 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus.  Immediately following the service the family invites everyone...

Jan 9, 2024

Edward A. Hittner died Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at his home at Crown Villa.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. June 25, 2024, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. June 24, 2024, at the McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service. Interment will be in Birchwood, Wisconsin.

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Jan 6, 2024

Larry Kopetzky, age 80, died Saturday, January 6, 2024, at his home near Bellwood.

Services to be held on Saturday, February 3 with the family receiving friends from 10 am until 12:00 noon at McKown Funeral Home.

Larry Kopetzky was born August 13, 1943, in Hastings to Herbert and Ellen (Tylle) Kopetzky. On...

Jan 6, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister Josie R. Velez who passed away on January 6, 2024 at the age of 55 years due to a cancerous brain tumor.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 11, 2024 at the Word of Life Church in Columbus. Visitation is Wednesday 6-8...

Dec 30, 2023

Robert Crane of Columbus died Saturday, December 30, 2023.

Memorial services are 11:00 am Thursday at McKown Funeral Home with Pastor Lyn Hansen officiating.  Family will receive friends from 10-11 am Thursday at the funeral home.

Robert "Bobby" Crane was born November 2, 1987 to Henry Crane and Cynthia Crane in Columbus.  Bobby graduated from...

Dec 29, 2023

Gerald "Gerry" E. Warnick

Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 5, 2024 at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is Thursday 5-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home.  There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service Thursday evening. Interment will be in the St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery

Gerry Warnick passed away suddenly Friday December 29th,...

Dec 29, 2023

Diane Anderson, age 77, died Friday, December 29, 2023, in Columbia, Missouri. A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. on April 19, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church.

Diane Irene Anderson was born December 16, 1946, to William and Conradia (Veik) German in Humphrey, Nebraska. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from St. Bonaventure...

Dec 24, 2023

Harry Bernard (Bernie) Moran, 96, of Columbus passed away December 24th, 2023

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

Dec 23, 2023

DeWayne Nicolas of Columbus died Saturday at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday 4-6 p.m. There will be a 6:00 p.m. vigil service all at the St. Isidore Church. Military honors will be by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard....

Dec 21, 2023

Orin Stepanek of Columbus died Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Burial is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Orin was born June 26, 1940, in Howells,...

Dec 21, 2023

Rita Murphy of Columbus died Thursday,  December 21, 2023 at her home in Columbus

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday 5-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home.

Rita was born January 19, 1955 in Columbus, Nebraska to Alois and Frances (Swerczek) Tworek....

Dec 19, 2023

Mary Zeller, age 90, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2023 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Bellwood. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Friday. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service all at the McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Interment will be in the Presentation Cemetery....

Dec 18, 2023

Robert "Bob" Moss, age 71, died December 18th, 2023, in Lincoln.

Visitation will be from Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. December 28th, 2023, at McKown Funeral Home.

Bob was born February 2, 1952, to Robert and Alice (Loeffler) Moss in Columbus, joining his older brothers, David and John.  He grew up in Columbus and graduated...

Dec 18, 2023

Bernadette "Bernie" Weidner, age 86, died Monday, December 18, 2023, in Lincoln.

Services are 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Church in Platte Center. Visitation is 12:00-1:00 p.m. Thursday at the church. Burial is in St. Joseph/Patrick Cemetery.

Bernie was born June 17, 1937, to Lester Oliver and Lucy Mae (Foglesong) Harsh...