Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

Steven "Woody" Hoffman, 66, of Columbus, NE, passed away Aug. 29, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. September 6, 2023 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday 4-7 p.m. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time. Interment will...

Aug 28, 2023

Timothy Dee Christensen, age 79 of Columbus, died on August 28, 2023 following a recent diagnosis of advanced cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Friday September 1, 2023 at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  Visitation is on Thursday from 3-5 pm with a 5:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at St. Isidore Church.  Visitation continues...

Aug 24, 2023

Charles "Chuck" D. Dallman of Columbus died Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 30 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues Wednesday morning from 9:30 am until service time...

Aug 22, 2023

Linda Tichota age 71 of Rising City, died Tuesday, August 22, 2023, as the result of an automobile accident.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Peter Catholic Church in Bellwood.  Visitation is on Monday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus with a Vigil to follow at 7:00 pm, also at...

Aug 17, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maleta Novak-Bankenstein, a remarkable woman whose life journey was a testament to unwavering dedication, boundless creativity, and an indomitable spirit. She peacefully transitioned from this world on August 17th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire those fortunate enough to have known her.

Maleta...

Aug 16, 2023

David F. Kwapnioski, 85, of Columbus, NE, died August 16, 2023, with his family by his side. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 am on Monday, August 21, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation will be at the church 3-5 pm on Sunday, August 20, with a rosary service at 5 pm. Visitation will continue Monday...

Aug 14, 2023

Kimberly Egger, age 72, died Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home near Silver Creek. Memorial Services will be 10:00 A.M Thursday, August 17, at McKown Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9:00-10:00 A.M. Thursday. There will be a Reception after the service at The Oasis. and a Celebration of Life will be held at Bo's West...

Aug 10, 2023

Ronald Lee of Duncan died Thursday, August 10, 2023, at his home.

Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 15, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Military Honors to follow by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard. Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m. Monday at McKown Funeral Home. Interment will be in Jackson Cemetery in Duncan.

Aug 3, 2023

Margaret "Margie" Miksch

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Monday, August 7, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. Visitation is Sunday, August 6, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm with a 5:00 pm vigil service, all being held at the Church. Interment is in St. Patrick/ St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in rural Platte...

Jul 29, 2023

Jacquelin Gay, age 70, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jul 29, 2023

Edna Kula passed away peacefully on July 29, 2023, at Brookestone Acres with all of her siblings by her side.

Funeral services are 10:30 am Wednesday, August 2 at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Krakow.  Visitation is on Tuesday from 5-7 pm with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at the Church.  Interment is in...

Jul 29, 2023

Steven Brooks, 75, of Columbus, died Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 A.M Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Vigil service is Tuesday, August 1st, at 7:00 P.M. at McKown Funeral Home. Military Honors will be held at the Church.

Steven was born April...

Jul 24, 2023

Arthur Jordan, of Columbus, died Monday, July 24, 2023, at Meridian Gardens.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 A.M. Thursday, July 27 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan, Nebraska. Visitation is Wednesday, July 26th, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a vigil service at 7:00 P.M. at the Church. Military Honors by The American Legion Hartman...

Jul 22, 2023

Norma Jordan, of Columbus, died Saturday, July 22, 2023 at Meridian Gardens.

Funeral services are 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 26th, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday 5:00 to 7:00 PM at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9:30 AM until service time at the church.

Norma Jordan was born...

Jul 19, 2023

Harriette Janicek, 70, of Columbus, NE, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Monday at the St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. There will be a vigil service at Monday 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning 9:30...

Jul 18, 2023

Carroll S. Loseke, age 78 of Columbus died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at  Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 21, 2023 at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is Thursday 3-5 p.m. at the funeral Home. Interment will be in the Roselawn Cemetery

Carroll was born September 13, 1944 in Platte...

Jul 14, 2023

Artemio Mendoza of Columbus died Friday, July 14, 2023 at Bryan LGH-East in Lincoln.

Visitation and rosary Monday July 17th from 5-8 pm at McKown Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Tuesday July 18th at St. Bonaventure Church. Interment will be in La Luz, Michoacan Mexico.

Artemio Mendoza was born January 15,...

Jul 14, 2023

Jeanette Miksch, 81, of Columbus, NE, died on Friday, July 14, 2023.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Thursday, July 20, 2023 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Tarnov. Visitation is at St. Isidore Catholic Church, Wednesday, July 19, 2023 from 4 to 6 pm with a 6 pm Vigil service.  Interment is in St. Michael...

Jul 13, 2023

Michael (Mike) Paul Honke, age 74, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away July 13, 2023 after a brave battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at 10:30 AM at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 3921 20th Street, in Columbus with Father Joseph Miksch officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 18 from...

Jul 10, 2023

David Duren, age 89, died Monday, July 10, 2023, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 13, 2023, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Wednesday, July 12th 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a vigil service starting promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the...