OBITUARIES
Lucas Grim
May 16, 2025
Lucas Glen Grim, 39, of Scotia passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 16, 2025, at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln as a result of complications from Leukemia.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Scotia.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at...
Dorothy Mae Francl
May 14, 2025
Dorothy Mae Francl, 101, of St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island.
Private Family Graveside Services will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. More details will follow.
Douglas Polzkill
May 9, 2025
Douglas "Doug" Polzkill, 62, of Grand Island, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, May 09, 2025, at the Merrick County Medical Center in Central City, Nebraska.
Douglas William Polzkill was born June 17, 1962, in Central City, Nebraska. He was the youngest child of John William and Phyllis Arlene (Land) Polzkill. He joined his older siblings, Bill, Carol, Delbert, and Rick his...
Robert "Rob" Raymond Kunze
May 8, 2025
Robert “Rob” R. Kunze, 46, of Aurora, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Polk County, Nebraska.
A Celebration of Rob’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the Monroe Evangelical Free Church – 1001 West 18th Road in Phillips. Pastor Joe Malarkey will offer words of comfort. Visitation will be held from 5-7...
Billie Frances Messimer
May 6, 2025
Billie Frances Messimer, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away on May 6, 2025, at Brookfield Park in St. Paul, Nebraska. She was born on December 2, 1925, in Wortham, Texas, to the late Harley and Birdie (Poulter) Mitchell. Billie's life was characterized by love, dedication, and a profound commitment to her family and community. She was united...
Wilma J. Boquist
May 4, 2025
Wilma J. Boquist, 87, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul. Pastor Jim Skrobo will be offering words of comfort. Visitation will be one hour prior to service....
Lawrence "Larry" Joel Baillie
May 1, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Joel Baillie, 80, of St. Paul, passed away on May 1, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island.
A Celebration of his life with Military Honors will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul, NE.
Larry was born on August 15, 1944, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
