Local obituaries for Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz & Greenway-Dietz Funeral Homes

Jan 28, 2021

Dorothy E. Jorgensen 94, of St. Paul passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.

Visitation will be from 4-7 P.M. on Monday, February 1, 2021 at the St. Paul United Methodist Church.  Due to health concerns regarding the Covid-19 Pandemic, current CDC & Nebraska DHHS guidelines will be followed.

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Jan 17, 2021

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...

Jan 14, 2021

We mournfully announce the passing of Mary Ann Jares, 79, from Omaha, Nebraska. Mary passed away on January 14, 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...

Jan 11, 2021

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...

Jan 8, 2021

“Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming 'Wow, what a ride!'" (A quote from Hunter S. Thompson.)Jon R. Ambrose, 68, passed away on January 8, 2021, at CHI Health - Lakeside Hospital in...

2021

Robert "Bob" Pearson, 76, of St. Paul passed away at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center on Saturday, July 17, 2021, with his family by his side. Funeral services for Bob will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Lay Minister Arsene Lumami will officiate. Interment will follow in the Cotesfield Cemetery at...

Dec 18, 2020

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...

Dec 10, 2020

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...

Dec 7, 2020

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...

Dec 6, 2020

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....

Nov 30, 2020

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...

Nov 26, 2020

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...

Nov 25, 2020

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...

Nov 21, 2020

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...

Nov 6, 2020

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...

Nov 6, 2020

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...

Nov 3, 2020

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....

Oct 23, 2020

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....

Oct 10, 2020

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. ...

Oct 9, 2020

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...