Joseph M. Zulkoski

Hastings resident, Joseph M. Zulkoski, 47, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at his home.



Mass of Christian burial will be Friday, February 19, 2021 at 10:30 am at St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church with Father Christopher Kubat officiating. Rosary will be at 10 am before the service.

Burial will be in West Lawn Cemetery, Grand Island, NE. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.apfelfuneralhome.com.



Joseph “Joey” was born January 23, 1974 in Grand Island, NE, to Thomas and Mary Pfannenstiel Zulkoski. He grew up in Wood River and attended Wood River public schools.

Joseph did various jobs such as mowing and dishwashing. In 2000 he moved to Hastings.



Joseph was a member of St. Cecilia’s Catholic Church, Hastings. He enjoyed collecting coins and sci-fi movies.



He is survived by his mother, Mary of Hastings, two brothers, Gary (Roxann) Zulkoski, of Doniphan and Martin (Barb) Zulkoski of Alda, three sisters, Debra (Brett) Henning of Hutchinson, Kansas, Margie Kemmeser of Alda and Cathy Zulkoski of Hastings, and many nieces and nephews.



He was preceded in death by his father Thomas and brother-in-law, John Kemmeser.