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

Russell McCray Powers

Russell McCray Powers

May 1, 2025

Russell McCray Powers, Jr., 82, of Dannebrog, died unexpectedly at his home on May 1, 2025.

A Celebration of Russell’s life will be held at 4 PM on May 17th, 2025, at the Fire and Rescue Station in Dannebrog. Inurnment with Military Honors will be held in the Oakridge Cemetery in Dannebrog on May 18th, 2025, at 2:30 PM. All are...

Gaylord Eugene Mickelsen

Gaylord Eugene Mickelsen

Apr 26, 2025

Gaylord Eugene Mickelsen, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2025, in Mesquite, Nevada, at the age of 86.

Gaylord was born on August 25, 1938, in Dannebrog, Nebraska, to Clarence and Annie Mickelsen (Bennett). A proud son of the Midwest, he spent his early life in small-town Nebraska before venturing far beyond its borders—first...

Donna Rae (Samuelson)  Kucera

Donna Rae (Samuelson) Kucera

Apr 16, 2025

Donna Rae Kucera, 88 of Palmer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, with her loving family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Palmer.  Interment will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in...

Michael “Mike” A. Christensen

Michael “Mike” A. Christensen

Apr 16, 2025

Michael “Mike” A. Christensen, 58 of Palmer, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at CHI Health- St. Francis in Grand Island.

A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in Palmer. Inurnment will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer.   Memorials...

Janet Kathryn (Walter)  Hodgson

Janet Kathryn (Walter) Hodgson

Apr 13, 2025

Janet K. Hodgson, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at the Pillars Hospice Home in Oakdale, Minnesota.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Scotia.

Donations will be accepted in lieu...

Janette "Jan" L. (Nelson)  Blake

Janette "Jan" L. (Nelson) Blake

Apr 9, 2025

Janette “Jan” L. Blake, 73, of Dannebrog, Nebraska, went home to her Beloved Savior on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at CHI Health – St. Francis in Grand Island.

A Celebration of her life with family greeting friends will be held from 6-8 P.M. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Cairo, NE.   Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz...

Yvonne Sue (Seifert)  Baldwin

Yvonne Sue (Seifert) Baldwin

Apr 8, 2025

Yvonne “Vonnie” Sue Baldwin, 76 of Farwell, Nebraska, died on April 8, 2025, at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Cairo, Nebraska.  Pastor Kalaba Kapunda and Pastor Joshua Casey will be officiating.  Dinner will be...

Kathryn Marie Swanson

Kathryn Marie Swanson

Mar 31, 2025

Kathryn Marie (Kati) Swanson, age 35, of Middlebury, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 31, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of family and friends. She was born on April 27, 1989. After a courageous and lengthy struggle with cancer, Kati passed peacefully in the home where so many...

Susan Lorrine (Klanecky)  Kosmicki

Susan Lorrine (Klanecky) Kosmicki

Mar 10, 2025

Susan “Sue” L. Kosmicki, 74, of Pharr, Texas, died on March 10, 2025, at the Comfort House Hospice Care in Mcallen, Texas.

Private Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the Bohemian National Cemetery in Howard County, Nebraska.  Pastor Daniel Bear will be officiating along side Alan Ellison.  Memorials are suggested to the...

Dona Marie (James)  Ondracek

Dona Marie (James) Ondracek

Mar 8, 2025

Dona Marie Ondracek, 88, of Wolbach, died on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Wolbach. Interment will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach.  Pastor Serene Samuel will be officiating....

Robert Lee Starkey

Robert Lee Starkey

Mar 5, 2025

Robert Lee Starkey, 82, of Palmer, Nebraska finished his final race to the finish line on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, Nebraska with his family by his side.

A Celebration of his life will be held from 5-7 P.M. on Friday, March 14, 2025, at the American Legion Club...

Marti M. Paczosa

Marti M. Paczosa

Mar 3, 2025

Marti M. Paczosa, 69, of Grand Island, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island.

A Celebration of her life with family greeting friends will be from 1:00 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Guests are encouraged to wear yellow...

Gary E. Wilson

Gary E. Wilson

Feb 28, 2025

Gary E. Wilson, 82, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at The Palm at Regency Square Nursing Home in South Sioux City.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Pastor Mark Oberbeck will be officiating.  Visitation will be...

Jeanine Marie (Boesen)  Lemburg

Jeanine Marie (Boesen) Lemburg

Feb 21, 2025

Jeanine "Jeanie" Marie Lemburg, 94 of Osceola, (formerly of Boelus), left this world peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2025, while listening to the comforting hymn "Sweet Hour of Prayer" at the Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.

Visitation will be from 5-7 P.M. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.

Private...

Victoria Jeanette Ketteler

Victoria Jeanette Ketteler

Feb 14, 2025

Victoria Jeanette (Valasek) Ketteler, 69, of Albion, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Albion, Nebraska. To honor Victoria's wishes, her body was cremated. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church – 2305 South R Road, Raeville, Nebraska. A private...

David “Dave” Rex Earnest

David “Dave” Rex Earnest

Feb 13, 2025

David “Dave” Rex Earnest, 65, of Grand Island, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Grand Island VA Medical Center.

A Celebration of David’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Family will greet friends 1 hour prior to services at the funeral...

Elberta June (Black)  Jares

Elberta June (Black) Jares

Feb 9, 2025

Elberta June (Black) Jares, 90, of Kearney, (formerly of St. Paul and Aurora), passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Interment will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery...

George Hamilton

George Hamilton

Feb 5, 2025

George Hamilton, 87, of Elba, Nebraska, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home.

A time to greet the family and sign the guestbook will be held from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  A Celebration of George's life will...

Anna Mae Iiams

Anna Mae Iiams

Feb 2, 2025

Anna Mae Iiams, 76, of St. Paul, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Brookfield Park in St. Paul.

A Celebration of Anna’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 7, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Father Vince Parsons will be officiating.  Family will greet friends one hour prior to services.  A Private Family...

Charlette M. (Pierce)  Gardner

Charlette M. (Pierce) Gardner

Feb 1, 2025

Charlette M. Gardner, 82, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.

Charlette Gardner, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, in Palmer, Nebraska, at the age of 82.

Born on June 28, 1942, in Belmont, Nebraska, to Milford and Alice Pierce, Charlette lived a life full...

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