Lawrence "Larry" Hergott
Nov 15, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” E. Hergott, 75, of Columbus, NE, passed away on November 15, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Thursday, November 20 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 3921 20th St., Columbus, Nebraska, with Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiating. A luncheon will be held at the church parish hall between Mass and burial. Burial, with military honors by...
Carroll Elno Fix
Nov 12, 2025
Carroll Elno Fix, 88, of St. Louis, MO passed away at his home on November 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation is Thursday, November 20th, from 4-7 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home followed by a vigil service commencing at 7:00pm at McKown. Visitation will continue Friday morning, November 21st, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until the...
Tammy Vaught
Nov 10, 2025
Tammy Vaught, age 60 of Columbus died Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Villa in David City.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Friday, November 14 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is on Thursday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues Friday morning...
Gaylan Gehring
Nov 8, 2025
Gaylan Gehring, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away November 8, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at Brookestone Acres following a lengthy illness.
Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Bible Baptist Church in Columbus with Pastor Robert Walker officiating. Visitation is from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Visitation continues...
Charles "Chuck" Athey
Nov 7, 2025
Charles Athey, age 96, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Deerfield Retirement Village in Urbandale Iowa.
Funeral services are 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM at First United Methodist. Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday in Wyuka Cemetery Lincoln, NE.
In...
Richard Lesiak
Nov 5, 2025
Richard "Rich" Lesiak, 80, passed away peacefully at home with his children by his side after an eight year battle with cancer on November 5, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM vigil service, all...
Cecilia Bartholomew
Nov 1, 2025
Cecilia "Cec" Bartholomew of Columbus died Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Edgewood Vista.
Funeral services are 10:30 am Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at the Federated Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Tuesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues on Wednesday from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery....
Amelia Faye Robinson And Faith Lynn Robinson
Oct 31, 2025
Amelia Faye and Faith Lynn Robinson were born into heaven on October 31, 2025, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Private family services will be held at Peace Lutheran Church.
There are special angels in heaven.
That are a part of us.
It is not where we wanted them,
But God wanted...
Delores "Dee Dee" Arnone
Oct 31, 2025
Delores "Dee Dee" Arnone of Columbus died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Columbus Community Hospital.
Family services will be held at a later time
Dee Dee was born July 21, 1965 in Burbank, CA to Sharon Johnson and Jack Garcia. She grew up in San Jose and in San Luis Obisbo. Dee Dee married Michael...
Efrain Robledo
Oct 28, 2025
Efrain Robledo, age 47, died Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at the Columbus Community Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Monday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery.
Efrain Robledo was born...
Edgar Gates
Oct 27, 2025
Edgar Charles Gates, age 96, of Columbus died peacefully at his home on Monday, October 27th not surprisingly during harvest season.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Friday, November 7 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is on Thursday from 4:00-6:00 PM at McKown Funeral Home with a 6:00 PM Vigil to follow. Visitation continues Friday...
Roger Woodrick
Oct 23, 2025
Roger Woodrick, 79, of Columbus died Thursday October 23, 2025 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m. at...
John Papstein
Oct 21, 2025
John Papstein, 87, of Papillion, NE, died on October 21, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Tuesday, October 28 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan, NE. Visitation is on Monday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service to follow at 7:00 pm. Visitation continues on Tuesday morning from 9:30 am...
Mary Jo Boro
Oct 21, 2025
Mary Jo Boro, age 85, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday from 4-6 p.m. with a 6 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will continue Saturday from 9-10...
Kenneth "Kenny" Podany
Oct 20, 2025
Kenneth John Podany 36, of Platte Center, died Monday, October 20,2025 peacefully surrounded by family at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital from an aggressive battle of Cancer.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 27 at St. Isidore Church. Visitation is Sunday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service to follow, all occurring at...
Trina Christensen
Oct 19, 2025
The world became dramatically less entertained this week with the sudden passing of Trina Anne Christensen, 48, who died in a car accident on Sunday, October 19, 2025. In true Trina fashion, she likely left this world mid-laugh, mid-errand, or mid-conversation about her plants.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St....
Carol Stuart
Oct 18, 2025
Carol Stuart of Columbus died Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab.
Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:30 am Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow. Visitation continues Thursday from 9:30 am until service...
Myrna Sanders
Oct 15, 2025
Myrna L. Sanders, age 83, died Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Emerald Care and Rehab in Columbus.
Private services will be held.
Myrna Louise Sanders was born December 21, 1941, in Denver, Colorado to Gerald and Velma (Foster) Roark. She was united in marriage to Kenneth Sanders on March 17, 1964. She worked at Behlens...
Lismary Cocho-De La Paz
Oct 14, 2025
Lismary Cocho-de la Paz, age 32 of Columbus, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha.
Services are 12 Noon Friday, October 17th at the Apostolic Assembly of the Faith in Christ Jesus located at 3003 18th Street, Columbus, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery.
Lynn Biltoft
Oct 8, 2025
Lynn Biltoft, 52, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. His sudden departure has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.
A celebration of Lynn's life will be held Wednesday, October 15th @ 1pm @ First United Methodist Church, Columbus....