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Ashli Hoos

Ashli Hoos

Oct 27, 2023

 

Ashli Suzanne (Holsten) Hoos, 52, of Grand Island, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones in the early hours of October 27, 2023 after a fearless battle against brain cancer. 

Memorial services will be at 11 AM on Monday, November 6, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Island, Nebraska with Pastor Kevin Geurink officiating. The funeral...

Lydia Russell

Lydia Russell

Oct 21, 2023

 

Lydia Russell, 79, of Grand Island, Nebraska went to her heavenly home on October 21, 2023 while surrounded by her loving family.

Lydia was born in San Francisco, California to Annabelle (Bowman) Andrade and Robert Andrade. She grew up in southern California where she loved the warm weather and fresh seafood. She met a handsome Marine who was stationed...

Mark Kenneth DeSpain

Mark Kenneth DeSpain

Oct 19, 2023

 

Mark DeSpain, 62, of Hastings died on October 19, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Parkview Cemetery in Hastings with Willie Tryon officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Memorials can be given to the family for later designation. Online condolences can be sent to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Mark was...

James R. Peirce

James R. Peirce

Oct 12, 2023

 

James R. Peirce, 80, of Hastings passed away October 12, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings, with Pastor John Mueller officiating.  Interment at the Red Cloud Cemetery will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to...

Carol Ann Vian

Carol Ann Vian

Oct 10, 2023

Carol A. Vian, 55, of Grand Island died Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

 

Memorial services will be Friday, October 20, 2023, at 11 A.M. at the Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. The Rev. Bev Hieb will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Grand Island City Cemetery.

 

Carol Ann Vian was born December 6, 1967, at Kearney, Nebraska to...

Karen D. Kirkpatrick

Karen D. Kirkpatrick

Oct 1, 2023

 

Karen Kirkpatrick, 67, of Grand Island, NE, died on October 1, 2023.

Funeral Services will be on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island. Burial will follow in the Phillips Cemetery in Phillips, NE. Visitation will be from 5-8 P.M. on Thursday October 5, 2023.

Memorials are suggested to the...

Esther J. Winter

Esther J. Winter

Sep 19, 2023

 

Esther J. Winter died at home in Hastings at 72 years of age.  She was born at Yagaum Hospital, Madang, Papua New Guinea (PNG), to Theora (Drewes) and Louis Winter in February, 1951.  She attended Primary A School in Madang (PNG) and graduated from St. Peter’s Lutheran College in Indooroopilly, Queensland, Australia.  Esther attended Hastings College, graduating with a BA in...

Marleene Melrae Dowdy

Marleene Melrae Dowdy

Sep 16, 2023

 

 

Marleene Melrae Dowdy, 84, of Louisville Nebraska lost her battle with pneumonia on September 16, 2023. Memorial services will be at Kenesaw Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Pastor Paul Williams officiating. Visitation will be at 9:30 AM until time of service.  Interment will follow at Kenesaw Cemetery.

Online condolences can be sent...

Treasure Joy Stever

Treasure Joy Stever

Sep 16, 2023

Treasure Stever, 69, of Grand Island, NE died on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center – West in Lincoln, NE. 

A celebration of her life will be held at 2 PM on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Apfel Funeral Home with Rev. Bev Hieb officiating. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.afpelfuneralhome.com.

She was born...

Ruth E. Royston

Ruth E. Royston

Sep 15, 2023

   

Ruth Royston, 73, of Hastings, NE died on Friday, September 15, 2023 at the Perkins Pavilion.

Funeral services for Ruth will be held at 11 AM on Friday, September 22, 2023 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Juniata with Pastor Darren Olson.  Burial will follow in the Concordia Cemetery. Visitation will be an hour prior to the...

Edwin "Ed" J. Bills

Edwin "Ed" J. Bills

Sep 15, 2023

 

Edwin J. “Ed” Bills, 91, of Grand Island died Friday, September 15, 2023, at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Thursday, September 21st at Peace Lutheran Church in Grand Island. Pastor Luke Biggs will officiate.  Cremation will take place following Ed’s funeral service. A private family committal service will be held...

Tammy Jo Quinn

Tammy Jo Quinn

Sep 14, 2023

Tammy Jo Quinn, 65, of Hastings, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023. She was born on January 16, 1958, in McCook Nebraska to David and Arva (Fanhholz) Edgerton. Tammy grew up in Cambridge and graduated from Cambridge High School. She was united in marriage to Tom Quinn on August 28, 1976. They were blessed with one...

Marlene Ruth Andersen

Marlene Ruth Andersen

Sep 14, 2023

Marlene R. Andersen, 84, of Grand Island, NE died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island, NE. Funeral services will be at 2 PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, NE. Burial will follow at Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5 to 7...

Jim L. Buck

Jim L. Buck

Sep 12, 2023

 

Jim Lee Buck, 78, of Grand Island, NE died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island surrounded by his family. A private family burial will take place at the Grand Island City Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Grand Island Humane Society. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Jim was...

Ron "Hud" Hudson

Ron "Hud" Hudson

Sep 11, 2023

Ron "Hud" Hudson, 79, of Shelton, NE died on Monday, September 11, 2023 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, September 18, 2023 at the  American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg with Pastor Doug Hjelmstad officiating. Burial will take place in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to...

Marian Mae Hensley

Marian Mae Hensley

Sep 10, 2023

 

Marian Hensley, 89

Marian M. Hensley of Wood River died Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Tiffany Square.  Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2023, from 4-7 pm at the First United Methodist Church in Wood River.  Funeral services will be Friday, September 15, 2023, at 10:30 am also at the church.  Burial will be in the Grand Island City...

Dorothy Shultz

Dorothy Shultz

Sep 9, 2023

 

Dorothy Shultz, 96, of Ravenna, NE, died on September 9, 2023, at Heritage at Sagewood in Grand Island, NE. Funeral services will be held at the United Congregational Church, located at 405 Bismark Rd, Grand Island, Nebraska, on September 22, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Pastor Andy Springer officiating. Burial will be at 2 P.M. at Highland Park Cemetery...

Gerald "Jerry" D. Bryant

Gerald "Jerry" D. Bryant

Sep 9, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” D. Bryant, 98, of Grand Island died Saturday, September 9, 2023, at CHI-St. Francis in Grand Island from complications of COVID.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island. The Rev. Bill Pavuk will officiate. Burial will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to...

Wilbert Eugene Schultz

Wilbert Eugene Schultz

Sep 8, 2023

Wilbert E. Schultz, 92, of Wood River died on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Tiffany Square, Grand Island, NE. Memorial Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island with Reverend Beverly Hieb officiating. Visitation will be from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Apfel Funeral...

William  Henry Baasch

William Henry Baasch

Sep 8, 2023

William H. “Bill” Baasch, 87, of Grand Island, NE died on September 8, 2023. Funeral Services will be at 10 A.M. on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Apfel Funeral Home in Grand Island, NE with Pastor Scott Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 4-7 P.M. at...

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