Obituaries

Sep 10, 2023

George Schultz of Columbus died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at his home.

Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is Wednesday 11:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will be in the Schuyler Cemetery.

George Schultz was born November 1, 1943 in Columbus, Nebraska to Fred and Claudia...

Sep 10, 2023

Barbara Mielak of Columbus died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Tuesday, September 19 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Visitation is on Monday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service to follow at 7:00 pm.  Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from...

Sep 10, 2023

Odella "Della" Seda of Columbus died Sunday, September 10, 2023 at her home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Thursday, September 14 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus.  Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at St. Anthony Church with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow. Visitation continues on Thursday from 9:30...

Sep 7, 2023

Dave Spike, age 63, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 7, 2023, while visiting family in California.

Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 22, 2023, at the Silver Creek Methodist Church. Visitation is Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the church. Visitation will continue Friday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church. Following the service, a Celebration of Dave's...

Sep 6, 2023

Joseph F Tooley Sr.

May 26, 1937- September 6, 2023

Joe Tooley of Columbus, NE, died peacefully at his home at the age of 86. Joe was born in Columbus, NE on May 26, 1937, to Frank and Frances (Bean) Tooley. Joe married Jane (Koziol) Tooley in 1966. The Tooleys lived in North Dakota and...

Sep 6, 2023

Anne Burke, age 91, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023, in Genoa, Nebraska.

Rosella Anne Dusterhoft Burke

Funeral services are 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Augustana Lutheran Church in Genoa. Visitation is Monday from 4-7 p.m. at the church. Military honors by the Genoa American Legion Edward H. Larson Post 144 Honor Guard will...

Sep 4, 2023

Victor "Vic" Brandl died Monday, September 4, 2023, at The Heritage at Fountain Point in Norfolk.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 7, 2023 , at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Wednesday from 3:00-5:00 p.m. with a 5:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Visitation continues on Thursday...

Aug 31, 2023

Bethany Wright, 64, of Columbus, NE, died August 31, 2023, at her home.

Funeral Services are 10:00 am, Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Bible Baptist Church. Visitation is Friday, September 1, from 5:00-8:00 pm. all at the Bible Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Roselawn Cemetery.

Bethany Wright was born in Columbus, Nebraska on...

Aug 31, 2023

Richard Arndt, age 84, died Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Richard W. Arndt, formerly of Platte Center, was born to Walter and...

Aug 30, 2023

Larry "Cat" Micek, 82, of Shelby, NE, died August 30, 2023, at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at St. Stanislaus Church in Duncan. Visitation is Friday from 4-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Burial is in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Duncan.

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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.