All Obituaries

Richard "Richie" Nielsen St. Paul

Richard D. “Richie” Nielsen, 94, of St. Paul, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. A Private Family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. To honor Richard’s wishes, his body was donated to science at the Nebraska Anatomical Board. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to LaVonne Nieslen at Matelyn Retirement Community, (602 “O” Street, St. Paul, Nebraska 68873) to be distributed to...

Richard D. “Richie” Nielsen, 94, of St. Paul, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. A Private Family Celebration of Life will be...

Mary Jares

We mournfully announce the passing of Mary Ann Jares, 79, from Omaha, Nebraska. Mary passed away on 14 January 2021, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer, at home with her granddaughter, Nicole, in Meridian, Idaho. She was diagnosed just a few short months ago in August 2020. Mary, born to Edward and Lizzie Jares (Tuma), took her first breath on 21 September 1941 in Elba, Nebraska. She has two siblings, Maxine Jares (passed in 2008) and Jim Jares (living in Saint Paul,...

We mournfully announce the passing of Mary Ann Jares, 79, from Omaha, Nebraska. Mary passed away on 14 January 2021, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer, at home with her granddaughter,...

Dennis Eckstrom Palmer

Dennis E. Eckstrom, 74 of Palmer, died on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at the Restoration Place – Wesleyan Church in Palmer, Nebraska. Pastor Daniel Bear will be officiating. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer, with military ritesprovided by the Burton-Beyer American Legion...

Dennis E. Eckstrom, 74 of Palmer, died on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center due to complications from Covid-19. Funeral Services will...

Jon Ambrose St. Paul

Jon R. Ambrose, 68, passed away on January 8, 2021 at CHI Health - Lakeshore Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. To honor Jon’s wishes, his body was cremated. A celebration of life will be held at later time. Jon was born to Leonard & Phyllis (Jacobsen) Ambrose of rural St. Paul. He graduated from St. Paul High School in 1970. He continued to live in rural St. Paul on the family acreage. Jon loved Harley Davison’s motorcycles. He is...

Jon R. Ambrose, 68, passed away on January 8, 2021 at CHI Health - Lakeshore Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. To honor Jon’s wishes, his body was cremated. A celebration of life will...

James Ross St. Paul

James “Jim” Ross of rural St. Paul, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, December 18, 2020. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. Pastor Susan Murithi will be officiating. Masonic Rites will be provided by the St. Paul Masonic Lodge #82. Masks will be required and CDC guidelines will be followed. Interment will be in the Elmwood...

James “Jim” Ross of rural St. Paul, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Friday, December 18, 2020. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday,...

Jessica Thompson St. Paul

Jessica “Jessi” Elizabeth Thompson, 33 of St. Paul passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at CHI Health - Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Many hearts are torn with their loss. A Celebration of Jessica’s Life will be held from 2-4 P.M. on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. A eulogy will be read by Val Killinger at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home. A private burial will...

Jessica “Jessi” Elizabeth Thompson, 33 of St. Paul passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at CHI Health - Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Many...

Mary McIntyre St. Paul

Mary M. McIntyre, 101, of St. Paul passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Private Family Services will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul with Father Rayappa Konka officiating. Private Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach. The service will be livestreamed on the Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Facebook page at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 11, 2020. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul...

Mary M. McIntyre, 101, of St. Paul passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Private Family Services will be held at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in...

Jeremy Lemburg Hastings

Jeremy Lee Lemburg, 44, of Hastings (formerly of Farwell) was born July 21, 1976 in St. Paul Nebraska to Jerry & Debra (Doyle) Lemburg. He departed this life on December 6, 2020 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. prior to services at the funeral home. CDC guidelines will be...

Jeremy Lee Lemburg, 44, of Hastings (formerly of Farwell) was born July 21, 1976 in St. Paul Nebraska to Jerry & Debra (Doyle) Lemburg. He departed this life on December 6, 2020 at the...

Allan Hancock Elba

Allan Ray Hancock, 73, of Elba passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, with his family by his side. There will be a viewing and time of remembrance from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Military Honors will be provided by the Carl Mogensen American Legion Post #119 at 2:32 p.m. (his time of death) on Friday at...

Allan Ray Hancock, 73, of Elba passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, with his family by his side. ...

Gale Smith Dannebrog

Gale D. Smith, 78, of Dannebrog, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island. To honor Gale's wishes, Private Services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul is in charge of arrangements. Gale was born on August 20, 1942 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Fernando & Zella (Richardson) Smith. When he was...

Gale D. Smith, 78, of Dannebrog, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island. To honor Gale's wishes, Private Services will be held. In lieu...

Evelyn McIntyre St. Paul

Evelyn Delilah (Hurst) McIntyre, 103, of Wolbach & St. Paul, NE died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospice in Papillion, Nebraska. Due to Covid-19, Graveside Services will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach, Nebraska. Reverend Mike Anderson will be officiating. For the safety of others, a Celebration of her life will be held when restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested...

Evelyn Delilah (Hurst) McIntyre, 103, of Wolbach & St. Paul, NE died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Hillcrest Hospice in Papillion, Nebraska. Due to...

Clarence “Jeff” Petersen Boelus

Clarence "Jeff" Daniel Petersen, 94, of Boelus, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Azria Health Central Park Convalescent Home in North Platte, Nebraska. Private Family Services will be at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Dannebrog. Reverend Sheri Lodel will be officiating. Burial will be in the Lebanon Oddfellows and Masonic Cemetery in Lebanon, Oregon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Boelus Fire Department and EMT's or to...

Clarence "Jeff" Daniel Petersen, 94, of Boelus, died Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Azria Health Central Park Convalescent Home in North Platte, Nebraska. Private Family Services will...

Dennis Bennett Elba

Dennis D. Bennett, 76 of Elba, died on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at the Cotesfield Cemetery. Pastor Jim Garfield will be officiating. CDC guidelines will be followed. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later...

Dennis D. Bennett, 76 of Elba, died on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at...

Robert Petersen St. Paul

Robert L. Petersen, 89 of St. Paul, died on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. CDC guidelines will be followed. Roger Grim is conducting the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Robert L. Petersen was born in Exeter, Nebraska on November 13, 1930 to Pete and...

Robert L. Petersen, 89 of St. Paul, died on Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at...

Darlene Meyer Grand Island

Darlene Mae (Sorensen) Meyer, 87 of Grand Island, formerly of Palmer, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Heritage at Sagewood – Senior Living in Grand Island. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Palmer. Interment will be at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer. Pastor Craig Niemeier will be officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. CDC guidelines will be...

Darlene Mae (Sorensen) Meyer, 87 of Grand Island, formerly of Palmer, died on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Heritage at Sagewood – Senior Living in Grand Island. Funeral Services will be...

Rose Brumbaugh St. Paul (formerly of Farwell)

Rose M. Brumbaugh, 83 of St. Paul, formerly of Farwell, died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Father Richard Piontkowski will be presiding. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home. A rosary will follow at 7:00...

Rose M. Brumbaugh, 83 of St. Paul, formerly of Farwell, died on Friday, October 23, 2020 at Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 31,...

Patrick Obermiller Grand Island

Patrick Shane Obermiller, 40 of Grand Island, formerly of Farwell, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home in Grand Island. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Interment will be in the Kelso Cemetery near Farwell. Pastor Bob Carlson will be officiating. Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral...

Patrick Shane Obermiller, 40 of Grand Island, formerly of Farwell, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his home in Grand Island. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on...

Everett Simpkins Chula Vista, CA

On Thursday, October 9, 2020, Everett Luverne Simpkins, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 101. Everett was born on May 16, 1919 in Winner, SD to John and Monica (Mether) Simpkins. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Colorado University in Boulder in 1951, and he worked for Boeing, Rockwell International and Northrop Grumman. On September 7, 1949, he married Marilyn Ann Quinn. They raised two daughters, Cynthia...

On Thursday, October 9, 2020, Everett Luverne Simpkins, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 101. Everett was born on May 16, 1919 in Winner, SD to John and...

Violet Walth Grand Island

Violet "Vi" M. Walth entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island, NE, at the age of 91. Violet was born on July 29, 1929 to Louis and Lydia (Dockter) Graf in Aberdeen, SD. In 1947, Vi graduated from high school in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and met Elton Walth (d. 2006) at a Lutheran youth gathering. Elton and Vi were united in marriage to on August 14, 1949 in Aberdeen. Following Elton's ordination to the...

Violet "Vi" M. Walth entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island, NE, at the age of 91. Violet was born on July 29, 1929 to Louis...

Marjorie Becker Lake Odessa, MI

It is with great sadness the family of Marjorie Mae Becker (nee Zulkoski), 94, formerly of St. Paul, NE and most recently Lake Odessa, MI, announces her passing on October 1, 2020. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home of St. Paul, Nebraska. Inurnment will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Father Richard Piontkowski will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested...

It is with great sadness the family of Marjorie Mae Becker (nee Zulkoski), 94, formerly of St. Paul, NE and most recently Lake Odessa, MI, announces her passing on October 1, 2020. Memorial...

James Dugan Greeley

James Ray Dugan, 46 of Greeley, died on September 30, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley, Nebraska. Father Antony Thekkekara will be presiding. Interment will be in the O’Connor Cemetery in Greeley County. Visitation will be from 2-6 P.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Greeley, Nebraska. A...

James Ray Dugan, 46 of Greeley, died on September 30, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Sacred Heart...

Keith Gydesen St. Paul

Keith L. Gydesen, 79 of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. Pastor Bonnie Brock will be officiating. Masks will be required for the service at the church. A Private Inurnment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Scotia....

Keith L. Gydesen, 79 of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 25, 2020 at his home. Memorial Services...

Michael Markvicka St. Paul

Michael “Mike” J. Markvicka 65, of St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis, in Grand Island. Although he was an organ donor, his family will always remember him as a hero even though they were unable to follow through with his wishes because he had complications due to Covid 19. To honor Mike’s wishes, his body will be cremated after a private family viewing at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home. A...

Michael “Mike” J. Markvicka 65, of St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis, in Grand Island. Although he was an organ donor, his family...

Irene Newlon Palmer

Irene M. Newlon, 97 of Palmer, died on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the First Church of Christ in Palmer, Nebraska. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer. Pastor Jerry Quandt will be officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to services at the church. Memorials will be designated at a later date. Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in Palmer is in charge...

Irene M. Newlon, 97 of Palmer, died on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the First Church of...

Loretta Decker Kearney

Lorretta A. Decker 81, of Kearney (formerly of Dannebrog & Aurora) passed away with her loving family by her side at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Third City Christian Church of Grand Island at 11:00 a.m. Officiating will be Pastor Scott Jones. Inurnment will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dannebrog. The family respectfully requests the wearing of facial...

Lorretta A. Decker 81, of Kearney (formerly of Dannebrog & Aurora) passed away with her loving family by her side at the Central Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Kearney on Wednesday, July 22,...

Esther Tuma Cotesfield

Esther L. Tuma, 86 of Cotesfield, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Valley View Senior Village in Ord. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Carol and Tom Schroeder will be officiating. Interment will be in the Cotesfield Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00-7:30 P.M. on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. CDC guidelines will be followed. The funeral...

Esther L. Tuma, 86 of Cotesfield, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Valley View Senior Village in Ord. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at...

Helen Swanson Dannebrog

Helen W. (Holle) Swanson, 95 of Dannebrog died Friday, July 3, 2020, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Services will be at 10:30 Saturday at First Baptist Church in Dannebrog. The Revs. Rob Pearson and Donnie Halbgewachs will officiate. Interment will be in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dannebrog. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church or New Hope...

Helen W. (Holle) Swanson, 95 of Dannebrog died Friday, July 3, 2020, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Services will be at 10:30 Saturday at...

Imogene Kolar Bassett

Imogene Marie Kolar, 88 of Bassett, passed away at her home, Monday, June 15, 2020 in Bassett, Nebraska. A private family inurnment will be held in Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach. Pastor Glenda Pearson will be officiating. A lunch will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at the Wolbach Community Center. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family. Imogene...

Imogene Marie Kolar, 88 of Bassett, passed away at her home, Monday, June 15, 2020 in Bassett, Nebraska. A private family inurnment will be held in Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach. Pastor Glenda...

Zeta Layher Idaho (formerly of Elba, Nebraska)

Zeta M. Layher, 88, formally of Elba, Nebraska, passed away in Mountain Home, Idaho at a hospital there on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. A Rosary will follow at 10:30 a.m., and a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elba, Nebraska. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Local arrangements are in care of Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home of St. Paul. Zeta...

Zeta M. Layher, 88, formally of Elba, Nebraska, passed away in Mountain Home, Idaho at a hospital there on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Visitation will be held Friday, June 19, 2020 at 10:00...

Donna Obermiller Grand Island

Donna R. Obermiller 76, of Grand Island, formerly of Boelus, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 (non Covid-19 related) at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island, with her family by her side. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Jim Garfield will be officiating....

Donna R. Obermiller 76, of Grand Island, formerly of Boelus, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 (non Covid-19 related) at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island, with her family by her...

Udell Kremlacek St. Paul

Udell Dwayne Kremlacek, 88 of St. Paul, died on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home in St. Paul. Private Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. The Reverend Dr. Russ Anderson will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church, or the St. Paul and Dannebrog EMT’s. Please feel free to send or share a memory of Udell. Udell was born on October 25,1931 in...

Udell Dwayne Kremlacek, 88 of St. Paul, died on Friday, May 22, 2020 at his home in St. Paul. Private Services will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral...

Anna Becker St. Paul

Anna May Becker, 92, of St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Anna was taking therapy for a broken leg when she passed away. To honor Anna’s wishes, Private Family Services will be held. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Reverend Jim Garfield will be officiating. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul is in charge in charge of arrangements. Anna was born to Earl and Laura May (Hageman)...

Anna May Becker, 92, of St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Anna was taking therapy for a broken leg when she passed away. To honor Anna’s...

Robert Meyer Boelus

Robert E. Meyer, 78 of Boelus, died Monday, May 18, 2020 at CHI Health St Francis in Grand Island. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2020 where family will greet friends from 4-7 PM at the Boelus Community Center in Boelus, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Centura Scholarship Fund or Boelus/Dannebrog Ambulance Fund. Jacobson-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul is in charge of arrangements. Robert was born August 26, 1941 to...

Robert E. Meyer, 78 of Boelus, died Monday, May 18, 2020 at CHI Health St Francis in Grand Island. A Celebration of Bob’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 8,...

Jim Mingus Dannebrog

Jimmie B. Mingus, 86 of Dannebrog, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 not of Covid-19, but of advanced age. He was born Oct 29th, 1933 to Wally and Anna (Nielsen) Mingus in the Dannebrog area and was a 4th generation Nielsen from this area. Family Graveside Services will be at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Oakridge Cemetery in Dannebrog. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul is assisting the family. Memorials are suggested to...

Jimmie B. Mingus, 86 of Dannebrog, died on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 not of Covid-19, but of advanced age. He was born Oct 29th, 1933 to Wally and Anna (Nielsen) Mingus in the Dannebrog...

Jerry "Smokey" Colborn Canada

“Home is Where His Heart is” Jerry Lee Colborn was born in Palmer, Nebraska, on October 12, 1935, to Lisle Colborn and Rena (Ferris) Colborn and passed away at Fraser-Hope Lodge in BC Canada on May 10, 2020. He will be laid to rest in Palmer in accordance with his wishes and a memorial will be held at a later date when circumstances allow. Jerry left Palmer in 1940 at the age of 5 when his family moved to California. He finished his education in Los...

“Home is Where His Heart is” Jerry Lee Colborn was born in Palmer, Nebraska, on October 12, 1935, to Lisle Colborn and Rena (Ferris) Colborn and passed away at Fraser-Hope Lodge in BC...

David DeMary St. Paul

David Arnold DeMary, 72, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Azria Health Broadwell in Grand Island, Nebraska after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was a faithful servant of the Lord who enjoyed reading his Bible Public visitation will be held on Monday, May 11, 2020 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul, with a Private Family Interment held at the Elmwood Cemetery in St....

David Arnold DeMary, 72, of St. Paul, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at Azria Health Broadwell in Grand Island, Nebraska after a long and courageous battle with...

Harry Hunt Council Bluffs, Iowa

Harry Albert Hunt, 93 of Council Bluffs, Iowa, (Formerly of Glenwood, Iowa) died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Private Family Services were held at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul, Nebraska. A Private Interment was in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Military Honors were provided by the Carl Mogensen American Legion Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Harry Albert Hunt, 93 of Council Bluffs, Iowa, (Formerly of Glenwood, Iowa) died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs,...

Shirley Bahensky St. Paul

Shirley E. Bahensky, 83 of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the CHI Health Nebraska Heart in Lincoln, Nebraska. Due to the Covid 19 Restrictions, private family services are being held. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held when restrictions are lifted. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. More details will follow at a later date.

Shirley E. Bahensky, 83 of St. Paul, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the CHI Health Nebraska Heart in Lincoln, Nebraska. Due to the Covid 19 Restrictions, private...

Charlie Smith Grand Island

Charlie Eugene Smith of Grand Island (formerly of St. Paul) passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical in Grand Island. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Charlie was born on December 8, 1959 in Somerset, Kentucky to Charles Arthur & Grace Irene (Banks) Smith. Charlie is survived by his daughter, Tammy Smith of Grand Island; his mother, Grace Watkins of Grand Island; son,...

Charlie Eugene Smith of Grand Island (formerly of St. Paul) passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at CHI Health St. Francis Medical in Grand Island. Due to the current COVID-19...

Donna Eckstrom Palmer

Donna Marie Eckstrom, 74 of Palmer, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. In consideration of the Covid-19 restrictions, a Celebration of Donna's Life will be held at a later date. A private family Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer. Pastor Joe Cissell will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a...

Donna Marie Eckstrom, 74 of Palmer, died on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. In consideration of the Covid-19 restrictions, a Celebration of...

Jodie Arnold Grand Island

Jodie R. Arnold, 88 of Grand Island, died on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Lakeview in Grand Island. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Jodie R. Arnold, 88 of Grand Island, died on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Emerald Nursing & Rehabilitation Lakeview in Grand Island. Private family services will be held at a later...

Carol Cernik Palmer

Carol June Cernik, 82 of Palmer, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 20, 2020 at Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in Palmer. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we will adhere to the limitation of 10 or less at public gatherings. Private Family Graveside Services will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer, Nebraska. Pastor Mike Anderson will officiate. In lieu of...

Carol June Cernik, 82 of Palmer, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be from 3:00 – 7:00 P.M. on Monday, April 20, 2020 at...

James Kasson St. Paul

James “Jim” A. Kasson, 83, of St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim had been ill with cancer the past several months. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church. Father Tom Ryan will be presiding. A supper will follow at the Parish Center for all in attendance. Please follow the recommended social...

James “Jim” A. Kasson, 83, of St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim had been ill with cancer the past several months. A...

Ruth Schrader Lincoln

The earthly journey of Ruth Evelyn (Miller) Schrader ended on April 12, 2020. At 95 years, she died of natural causes surrounded by family at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ruth was born the tenth child of thirteen to Henry and Bertha (Dreier) Miller in Exeter, Nebraska on December 12, 1924. She grew up near Cordova, Nebraska and graduated high school from McCool Junction, Nebraska. At 16 years old, she obtained her teaching certificate. She taught in...

The earthly journey of Ruth Evelyn (Miller) Schrader ended on April 12, 2020. At 95 years, she died of natural causes surrounded by family at her home in Lincoln,...

Claudia Obermiller Farwell

Claudia Marie (Garrett) Obermiller, 73, of Farwell passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. A Graveside Service will be held at the Kelso Cemetery (3 ½ miles southwest of Farwell) on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. Honorary Pallbearers include Delvin Baldwin, Ryan Jerabek, Ted Kohtz, Tim Aitkin, David Lukasiewicz, Robert Esau and David Snider. A lunch will follow...

Claudia Marie (Garrett) Obermiller, 73, of Farwell passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska due to complications from the COVID-19 virus. A...

Archie Cornelius Grand Island

Archie P. Cornelius, 87 of Grand Island, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at Jacobsen- Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St.Paul. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we will adhere to the limitation of 10 or less at public gatherings. Private Family Graveside Services will be held at the Nysted Cemetery in Nysted, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family...

Archie P. Cornelius, 87 of Grand Island, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at...

James Woodward Callaway

James J. Woodward 80, of Callaway, NE passed away at his home in Callaway on Monday, March 30, 2020. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. April 2, 2020 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Due to the current restrictions, a private family graveside service will be in the Kelso Cemetery near Farwell, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. James was born to Jesse & Frances (Foran)...

James J. Woodward 80, of Callaway, NE passed away at his home in Callaway on Monday, March 30, 2020. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. April 2, 2020 at...

Louise Davison Palmer

Louise E. Davison, 93 of St. Paul, formerly of Palmer, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul on Thursday, March 19, 2020. A Celebration of Louise’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the First Church of Christ in Palmer. Pastor Jerry Quandt will be officiating. Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in Palmer is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are...

Louise E. Davison, 93 of St. Paul, formerly of Palmer, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul on Thursday, March 19, 2020. A Celebration of Louise’s...

Deloris Pedersen St. Paul

Deloris Irene Pedersen, 90, of St. Paul passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Jim Garfield will be officiating. Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery at St. Paul. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later...

Deloris Irene Pedersen, 90, of St. Paul passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the First Presbyterian...

Lyle Thomsen St. Paul

Lyle Anton Thomsen, 89, of rural St. Paul, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Dr. Russ Anderson will be officiating. Burial will be at the South Logan Cemetery, north of St. Paul. Military Honors will be provided by the Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on...

Lyle Anton Thomsen, 89, of rural St. Paul, passed away on Friday, March 6, 2020, at home, surrounded by his family. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at the United...