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Joann Kosch

Joann Kosch

Nov 30, 2020

JoAnn Kosch, age 85 of Columbus, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Monday, December 7, 2020 at St. Bonaventure Church.  Public Visitation without the family present is on Sunday from 3:30-5:30 pm at McKown Funeral Home.  A private family Vigil will be broadcast live on the...

David Izaguirre

David Izaguirre

Nov 30, 2020

David Orlando Izaguirre was born into heaven on Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

A private family graveside service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery.

David is survived by: Parents: Elizabeth Valle and Cristian Izaguirre Grandparents: Byron Valle and Guadalupe Lopez Orlando Izaguirre and Elsa Fino Aunts: Jennifer Lara, Evelyn Lara, Tiffany...

John Rieck

John Rieck

Nov 27, 2020

John Rieck, age 72, of Columbus, died Friday, November 27, 2020 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday at McKown Funeral Home. Burial is in Columbus Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post # 84, American Legion Honor Guard. The...

Mary Dickenson

Mary Dickenson

Nov 26, 2020

Mary A. Dickenson, age 89, died Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Emerald Care Center in Columbus.

Mass Of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home.  Burial will be in...

Dorothy Dush

Dorothy Dush

Nov 24, 2020

Dorothy Dush, 90, of Duncan, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her home.

Private family Mass of Christian Burial will take place Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan. A private family Vigil service will be held Friday, November 27, 2020. Interment is in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Duncan. The Funeral Mass will...

Frank Aerts

Frank Aerts

Nov 23, 2020

Frank Aerts of Columbus died Monday, November 23, 2020 at Columbus Community Hospital.

There will be a private Family Mass and Rosary on Friday, November 27 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus.  The Rosary will broadcast live on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page beginning at 9:30 am Friday and the Mass broadcast beginning at 10:00...

Donna Kruse

Donna Kruse

Nov 22, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Jean Eleanor Kruse announces her passing on November 22, 2020 at the age of 70 years.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 1C/The Sanctuary Church in Columbus. Visitation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Wednesday also at...

Donald Baker

Donald Baker

Nov 22, 2020

Donald R. Baker, age 82, of Greeley, Nebraska died Sunday, November 22, 2020 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Don was born May 17, 1938 in Sherman County, Nebraska to Joe and Sally Mae (Stenka) Baker. On September 15, 1962 Don...

Helen Hough

Helen Hough

Nov 21, 2020

Helen Hough, age 94, died Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Meridian Gardens in Columbus. She was a resident at Meridian Gardens since July 2013.

Private family Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Bellwood with Rev. Ben Holdren officiating. Visitation, without the family present, will...

Evelyn Rinkol

Evelyn Rinkol

Nov 20, 2020

Evelyn Rinkol of Silver Creek died Friday, November 20, 2020 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab Center in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Wednesday, November 25 at St. Lawrence Church in Silver Creek.  Visitation without the family present is on Tuesday from 4:30-6:30pm at St. Lawrence Church. There will be a Vigil service at 7:00...

Richard J Penas

Richard J Penas

Nov 20, 2020

Richard J. Penas, age 80, of Columbus, died Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

A Private Family Mass will be held on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation without the family present will be from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 27, 2020 at McKown Funeral Home. Burial...

Dollie R. Kielian

Dollie R. Kielian

Nov 18, 2020

Dollie Rosalie Kielian, age 83, of Silver Creek, NE died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Columbus Community Hospital after a short illness.

Visitation will be held 3:00 -5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2020 at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus.

A Private Family Mass will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at St. Lawrence Catholic...

Goodman Nelson

Goodman Nelson

Nov 17, 2020

Goodman "Gary" "GG" Nelson of Columbus died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from heart failure at Columbus Community Hospital.

Visitation is on Monday, November 23 from 4-6 pm at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus.  Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.

Gary was born August 1, 1952 in Columbus to Vernon "Beau" Nelson...

James Crabb

James Crabb

Nov 17, 2020

James A. Crabb, age 67, of Columbus, died Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Family services will be held at a later date.

James Crabb was born in Wyatt, MO on November 1, 1953, to Charles and Ethel Crabb. He was raised in Rockford, Illinois and graduated from Auburn High School in...

Frank Laska

Frank Laska

Nov 16, 2020

Frank M. Laska, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska, died peacefully at his home, Monday, November 16, 2020 surrounded by family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 20, 2020 at St. Isidore Catholic Church.  Visitation is Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30 P.M. with a 7:00 P.M. Vigil Service, all at the Church.  The family will not...

Richard Ziemba

Richard Ziemba

Nov 15, 2020

Richard Ziemba, age 77, of rural Osceola, died Sunday, November 15, 2020 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. Military honors will be conducted by American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard. All CDC guidelines will be followed. Masks are required.

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Dick Tschantre

Dick Tschantre

Nov 14, 2020

Dick Tschantre, age 78, died Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola, Nebraska

Visitation is 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Silver Creek. A Graveside Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Silver Creek Cemetery.

Dick Tschantre was...

Kevin Hamling

Kevin Hamling

Nov 14, 2020

Kevin Hamling, age 58 of rural Columbus, NE, passed peacefully Saturday November 14 th , 2020 at home surrounded by family. No service at this time, there will be a memorial at a later date.

Kevin was born April 1 st , 1962 to James and Jean (Gasper) Hamling. He attended Columbus Elementary...

Joann Aerni

Joann Aerni

Nov 12, 2020

JoAnn Aerni, age 84, of Columbus died peacefully Thursday November 12, 2020 at the Emerald Care Center in Columbus.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. Visitation is 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Tuesday also at the church. Burial will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus.

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Virgil Kuta

Virgil Kuta

Nov 11, 2020

Virgil T. Kuta, age 93, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Vigil Service at McKown Funeral Home. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery. The Funeral Mass and...

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