OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 1, 2025
Charlette M. Gardner, 82, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.
Arrangements are pending. More details will follow.
Jack Lee Goettsche
Feb 1, 2025
Jack Lee Goettsche, 79, of Wayne, formerly of St. Paul, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, Nebraska.
Jack was born on August 13, 1945, to Herbert and Florence (Nelson) Goettsche in St. Paul. He received his education at St. Paul High School. Jack entered the U.S. Navy on October 9,...
Madeline W. Chiodo
Jan 27, 2025
Madeline Chiodo, nee Wells, 93, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on January 27, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Chiodo. Loving mother of Ann (Dan) Carroll, Susan Cook and the late CarolAnn Chiodo. Cherished grandmother of Mark Anthony (Romana) Cook and the late baby Jack Wells Cook. Adored great-grandmother of Hailey Madeline and Charlie Jack Cook. Dear twin...
Joann E. Schwieger
Jan 17, 2025
JoAnn E. Schwieger, 86, of St. Paul, died peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Interment will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Pastor Nicole Schwartz-Eck will be officiating. Visitation will be held...
Carolyn M. "Sue" Halsey
Jan 9, 2025
Carolyn “Sue” (Lambertus) Halsey, 81 of Dannebrog, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 9, 2025, at CHI Health-St. Francis in Grand Island. A celebration of Sue’s life will be held January 18, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Please come and have a beer in honor of Sue. Family is greeting friends from 2-6 PM, and guests are...
Sharon Rose (Benson) Marshalek
Jan 2, 2025
Sharon Rose Marshalek, 73, of Grand Island, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Visitation will be held from 10:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Grand Island. The Rosary will be recited at 11:30 A.M., followed by the Mass of Christian Burial beginning at...
Timothy "Tim" Scott Briscoe
Jan 2, 2025
Timothy Scott Briscoe, 60 of Archer, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, in Central City, Nebraska.
Tim was a beloved husband, son, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in Palmer. Interment will be in the Prairie Creek...
Earl "Wayne" Hormann
Dec 18, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Earl “Wayne” Hormann, 77, of Loup City, who left us on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul. Honoring Earl's wishes, his body was cremated. We invite family and friends to join us for a heartfelt Celebration of Life on Saturday, December...
Carol M. (Marie) Rasmussen
Dec 11, 2024
Carol Marie (Einspahr) Rasmussen went to her heavenly home on December 11, 2024, at the Howard County Medical Center in St Paul, Nebraska after experiencing complications from a heart attack, congestive heart failure and Covid. Carol was the daughter of Victor and Edna (Leopold) Einspahr and was born November 16, 1935, in Kenesaw, Nebraska. She grew up on a...
Neil Whitefoot
Dec 8, 2024
Neil Edward Whitefoot, 65, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, NE, surrounded by family and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Reverend Bev Hieb will be officiating. Neil was born on July 10, 1959,...
Gretchen L. (Schlueter) Elkins
Nov 29, 2024
Gretchen L. Elkins, 81, of Palmer, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Gordon Paulsen will be officiating. A Private Committal service will be held at the...
