All Obituaries

Linda Mae (Bice) Wilson of Elkhorn, NE passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Surviving her is her, daughter, Deanne Wilson of Grand Island, NE and her son, Jason Wilson (Jennifer) of Omaha, NE; sisters, Carol Judy of Nelson, NE and Shirley Walden (Doyle) of Odessa, TX; 4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Bice; her brothers, Elwin Bice and Larry Bice. Linda was born January 30, 1948,...

Douglas Dale Conklin of Juniata, Nebraska passed away on September 18, 2023. Doug was born on February 22, 1947, in Woodworth, North Dakota to Shugart and Agnus (Janke) Conklin. He was the oldest of four boys. Doug moved to Adams County in 1964 and started working for the Adams County Department of Roads in 1966 where he later became the shop Foreman for 20 years. Throughout his career he operated all types of heavy equipment, built bridges, roads, and plowed snow. Doug was a jack of all...

Hastings resident Cherita Krieger, 74, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska. Private family services to be held. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to her family for a later designation. Cherita was born August 18, 1949, in Hastings, Nebraska to Raymond and Opal (Breault) Henderson. She received her GED and a degree in Criminal Justice from Central Community College in...

Debra Jean Jarzynka, 68, of Trumball, Nebraska passed away peacefully on September 15, 2023, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska, surrounded by family and loved ones. She was a loving wife, married to Michael Jarzynka for 49 years, and a loving mother of two. She was also a mother figure to so many, who also called her mom. She was an industrious worker who loved crafts, crocheting, and gardening. She was also an avid reader, and a lover of animals. She is survived by her...

Dale A. Funkey, 88, of Hastings, Nebraska died peacefully in his sleep on September 4, 2023, at the VA Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, after a period of failing health.  Dale was born on October 5, 1934, in Bruning, Nebraska, son of the late Fred and Darlene (Walker) Funkey. He graduated in 1952 from Geneva High School and soon enlisted in the United States Navy. He served honorably as a Sonarman during the Korean Conflict aboard the USS Rogers and the USS...

Joel A Schutte, 60, of Juniata, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. He was born on December 8, 1962, in Hastings, NE to Reinhold and Julie Ann (Rippen) Schutte. Joel enjoyed fishing, watching western movies, classic rock music, but most of all spending time with family and friends.  Joel is survived by his children; Katie Kulhanek, Adam Schutte, Benjamin Schutte; grandchildren, Aeden and Jamey Schutte; siblings, Rod (Cindy) Schutte, Roma (Everett) Koch, Jeff (Becky) Schutte, Jay...

Ethel A. Krull passed away August 28, 2023, in Rapid City, SD. Ethel (Zieren) Krull was the fourth of ten children (eight girls and two boys) born to Caroline (Gillen) and Joseph Zieren on the farm near Grafton, Nebraska, March 12, 1919. She attended country school and graduated from Grafton, Nebraska high school in 1937. Upon graduation, she worked as domestic help for area families until she moved to Hastings, Nebraska obtaining an office job in a grocery store and sharing an apartment...

William Phillip Walther, Sr., 86, of Glenvil, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023. He was born on January 7, 1937, in Glenvil to Phillip and Fannie (Theesen) Walther.  Member of the Hastings congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.  William devoted himself to Bible study, helping those in need, and was a very skilled welder and repairman. As a lifelong farmer he enjoyed being outdoors and nature, but most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren.   William is...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Tang Duang, who left this world on August 16th, 2023, at the age of 60. He passed away peacefully at CHI health research center at Nebraska heart, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 12th, 1963, Peter Tang Duang was the beloved son of Duang Ruei Jaop and Nyaguor Woul Deng. He was born in Window village in Nasir country, upper Nile, South Sudan. He came to America with his family in 1999.  Peter Tang...

Holstein resident Shelby Sue Davis, 32, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Mary Lanning HealthCare in Hastings. Memorial service is 11:00am, Saturday, August 12, 2023, at the Holstein United Methodist Church in Holstein, NE, with Pastor Kathy Uldrich officiating. Inurnment will be at the Holstein Cemetery. DeWitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting with arrangements. Memorials may be directed to her family for a later designation. Shelby Sue Davis was born June 24, 1991,...