Obituaries

Apr 22, 2025

With profound sorrow and broken hearts, we announce the passing of Dylan Aaron Wall who left this world far too soon on April 22, 2025 at the age of 39.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at Federated Church in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home.

Dylan...

Apr 15, 2025

Juanita Mueller, age 90, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Emerald Care and Rehab in Columbus. Funeral Services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Visitation is Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Burial is in Roselawn Cemetery....

Apr 13, 2025

James "Jim" Snyder, age 73 of Genoa, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Arbor Care Centers in Fullerton. A Celebration of Life will take place Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Rock's Bar in Genoa. James Rudolph Snyder, son of Samuel Richard and Loraine Theresa (Shanle) Snyder, was born June 20, 1951. He was baptized and confirmed...

Apr 11, 2025

Earl L. Backes, 89, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away on April 11, 2025. Born May 31, 1935, in Lindsay, Nebraska, to Edward Backes and Clara Albracht, Earl never met a stranger—only friends he hadn't gotten to know yet.

After attending Holy Family School in Lindsay, Earl proudly served in the US Army. Upon returning, he married Lenore...

Apr 10, 2025

Shirley Bohaboj age 71, of Columbus died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. April 22 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until service time at the church.

Shirley Ann Bohaboj was born November 11, 1953 in Schuyler, Nebraska to...

Apr 10, 2025

Lazaro Hernandez of Leigh died Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha.

Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16. 2024 at the Mision Pentacostal Funeta de Vida,  1454 21st Avenue, Columbus, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery.

McKown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 9, 2025

Emil L. Bouc, age 92, of Columbus passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday April 9, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 14, 2025 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Sunday 4-6 p.m. There will be a 6:00 p.m. vigil service all at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation will continue...

Apr 6, 2025

Ricky Wood of Duncan died Sunday, April 6 at Columbus Community Hospital.

A Celebration of Ricky's Faith and Life will be 11:00 am Friday, April 11, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus.  Visitation is on Thursday from 4-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues on Friday from 10-11 am at the Church.  Military...

Apr 6, 2025

Bonnie Konert, 73, of Columbus died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025  at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m., with a 6:00 p.m. Vigil service Wednesday, April 9 at McKown Funeral Home. Interment will take place in All Saints Cemetery.

Apr 4, 2025

Mark A. "Barney" Bartholomew passed away at his home on April 4th, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Miksch and Rev. Bill Cremers celebrating the Mass. Visitation is Tuesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all...

Apr 3, 2025

Robert "Bob" Kosinski, age 77, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home in Columbus. Funeral services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 11 at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is 11:00-1:00 Friday at the Funeral Home. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard. Bob was born May 18th, 1947, to...

Apr 3, 2025

Shirley Oettinger, age 83, died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus. Per Shirley's request, no services will be held.

Apr 3, 2025

Charlotte "CoCo" Jemison of Columbus died Thursday, April 3, 2025, at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. There will be a 4:00 pm Vigil service on Tuesday with visitation to follow from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, all at McKown Funeral Home. Interment will take place in All...

Apr 1, 2025

Bonnie Boswell of Columbus died Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Brookestone Acres.

Graveside services are 3:00 p.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, in Columbus Cemetery.

Bonnie Boswell was born December 10, 1940 in Columbus to Alexander and Delia (Langan) Allison.  She attended schools in Columbus.  On October 7, 1957 she married Robert Boswell in Schuyler.  Bonnie...

Mar 29, 2025

Bill gained his wings at Columbus Community Hospital on March 29,  2025 after a battle with heart health.

Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 5, 2025 at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Friday, April 4, at McKown Funeral Home.

Bill was born in Humphrey on June 12, 1944 to Regina (Ternus) and...

Mar 28, 2025

Dale passed away Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Services are 10:30 April 8, 2025 at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. April 7, 2025 also at the funeral home. Interment is in the Columbus Cemetery.

Dale Leon Long was born October 10, 1939 in Albion, Nebraska to Elmer and...

Mar 27, 2025

Genevieve Marie Sempek, 101, of Columbus died Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Emerald Care Center - Columbus.

Vigil service is Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. with a 5-7 p.m. visitation at McKown Funeral Home. As per Genevieve's wishes, a private family funeral will be held and private interment will be in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Mar 24, 2025

Helen Mary Kula of Columbus died Monday, March 24, 2025 in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday March 31, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 2-4 p.m. Sunday March 30, 2025 at the McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 4:00 p.m. rosary service at the funeral home. Visitation will...

Mar 23, 2025

Rose Marie (Rossmar) Hoffman, 89, died March 23, 2025, at Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Friday, March 28 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Thursday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow. Visitation continues Friday morning from 9:30 am until...

Mar 22, 2025

Theresa Petr, age 72, retired information specialist, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Columbus Nebraska.

Theresa was born in Hastings, Nebraska, on July 22, 1952, to George and Loretta (Schreiter) Petr. She lived on a farm in Deweese until moving to Hastings in 1966. She graduated from St. Cecilia High School as valedictorian of her class,...