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Columbus, Genoa, and silver creek

nebraska.

Elaine Kurtenbach

Elaine Kurtenbach

Sep 18, 2023

Elaine Kurtenbach passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, NE.  She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 21, 2023, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church where she was a lifelong parishioner. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service...

Teresa R Micek

Teresa R Micek

Sep 16, 2023

Teresa Regina Micek of Columbus died Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, surrounded by her three daughters.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 am Saturday, September 23 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan.  There will be a Catholic Daughters of America Rosary at 3:30 pm Friday with visitation from 4-6 pm with a...

Georgia Beard

Georgia Beard

Sep 15, 2023

Georgia Beard of Omaha died September 15, 2023 .

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service also at the funeral home.

Georgia Beard was...

Edwin Stankoski

Edwin Stankoski

Sep 12, 2023

Edwin "Ed" Stankoski died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Funeral Services are 12:00 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2023 at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday. Interment at a later date will be in the Silver Creek Cemetery.

Edwin Benny Stankoski was born August 23, 1937,...

George Schultz

George Schultz

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...

Barbara Mielak

Barbara Mielak

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...

Odella "Della" Seda

Odella "Della" Seda

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...

David Spike

David Spike

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...

Joseph "Joe" F. Tooley

Joseph "Joe" F. Tooley

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...

Anne Burke

Anne Burke

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...

Victor "Vic" Brandl

Victor "Vic" Brandl

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...

Bethany Wright

Bethany Wright

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...

Richard Arndt

Richard Arndt

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...

Larry "Cat" Micek

Larry "Cat" Micek

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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Steve "Woody" Hoffman

Steve "Woody" Hoffman

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...

Timothy Dee Christensen

Timothy Dee Christensen

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...

Charles "Chuck" Dallman

Charles "Chuck" Dallman

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...

Linda Tichota

Linda Tichota

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...

Maleta Novak-Bankenstein

Maleta Novak-Bankenstein

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...

David Kwapnioski

David Kwapnioski

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...

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