Obituaries
Bobby Christensen
Feb 8, 2025
"There’s no more long hard days,No more calves to tag or colts to break.And there’s one less hat in the arena tonight,But his entry fee’s been paid.Now there’s hoof prints on the streets of gold,Because Today God called a Cowboy home."R.R. “Bobby” Christensen, 91, of St. Paul, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, surrounded by...
Gordon A. Hanson
Feb 7, 2025
Gordon Arland Hanson, 69, of St. Paul, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.
Gordon chose to have his body cremated, with private family inurnment services at the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach. Vicar Abigail Vetick will officiate.
Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.
Memorials are suggested to the family for later...
Doug Lemmerman
Feb 4, 2025
Doug Lemmerman, 74, of Grand Island, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church in Worms. The Rev. Craig K. Niemeier will officiate. Doug hated to get dressed up so...
June P. Rosenquist
Feb 2, 2025
June Phyllis Rosenquist, 96, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of St. Paul, received her angel wings on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Vince Parsons will celebrate the Mass. Inurnment will be 2 p.m. in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in York.
A...
William G. George
Jan 26, 2025
William G. “Bill” George, 57, of rural St. Paul, near Cushing, died unexpectedly Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.
Bill requested that he be cremated with no services.
Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting the family.
Memorials are suggested to the Central Nebraska Humane Society or Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for the Hunters...
Leon D. Parrish
Jan 13, 2025
Leon D. Parrish, 79 of St. Paul, formerly of Ashland, passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.
Celebrations of Life will be held Friday, Jan. 17, 2025 from 2-4 pm at the American Legion Post#129 in Ashland and on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, from 2-4 pm at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul.
Inurnment will...
Daryl E. Becker
Jan 1, 2025
Daryl E. Becker, 72, of St. Paul died unexpectedly, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at his home.
Daryl chose to be cremated with no formal services. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Fire Department or to the First Presbyterian Church Annual Community Thanksgiving Meal.
Peters...
William F. Sack
Dec 30, 2024
William F. “Bill” Sack, 84, of St. Paul, died Monday, December 30, 2024, at Tabitha at Prairie Commons in Grand Island.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Rev. Vince Parsons will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.
Visitation...
JoAnn Marie Jerabek
Dec 26, 2024
“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of
God is the heart of a mother – St. Therese of Lisieux
FARWELL – JoAnn M. Jerabek, 85, of Farwell, went to her heavenly home to be with her husband and daughters, on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island. She was surrounded by her loving earthly family.
JoAnn chose cremation...
Mildred M. Lewandowski
Dec 18, 2024
Mildred M. Lewandowski, 97, of Loup City, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at Loup City.
Visitation will be held...
Richard R. "Rick" Lynch
Dec 15, 2024
Richard R. “Rick” Lynch, 77, of St. Libory, died unexpectedly, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.
Graveside Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024 at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Pastor Nicole Schwartz-Eck will officiate.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Beer Barrel...
Marilyn Ann Placke
Dec 8, 2024
Marilyn A. Placke, 92, of St. Libory, died unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, while attending Mass at St. Libory’s Catholic Church in St. Libory.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2024, at St. Libory’s Catholic Church in St. Libory. The Rev. Sidney Bruggeman will celebrate the Mass and be assisted by her brother-in-law, Deacon Don Placke....
Peggy Jean Soneson
Dec 7, 2024
Peggy J. Soneson, 89, of St. Paul, died peacefully, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.
Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Pastor Daren Popple will officiate. Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec....
Helen E. Greenwalt
Dec 1, 2024
Helen E. Greenwalt, 87, of St. Libory, died unexpectedly Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at St. Libory’s Catholic Church in St. Libory. The Rev. Sidney B. Bruggeman will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the parish cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at...
Jennifer Lee "Jenni" Klanecky
Nov 26, 2024
Jennifer L. “Jenni” Klanecky, 40, of St. Paul, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, at Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Revs. Vince Parsons, Alex Borzych, and James Hunt will concelebrate the Mass and will be assisted by...
Victoria A. "Vickie" Derchowski
Nov 22, 2024
Victoria A. “Vickie” Derchowski, 99, of Loup City, formerly of Ashton, died, Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Rose Lane Home in Loup City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. The Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Loup...
Rose Marie Olsufka
Nov 21, 2024
Rose Marie Olsufka, 94, of St. Paul, formerly of Farwell, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at the Mount Carmel Home in Kearney.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. The Revs. Vince Parsons, Alex Borzych, Richard Piontkowski and David Rykwalder will concelebrate the Mass. Burial will be in the...
James C. Everett, Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
James C. “Jim” Everett, Jr., 84, of Grand Island, died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island.
Jim chose to be cremated. He and his wife, Joyce will be inurned in the Bennington Cemetery in Bennington, Kansas at a later date.
Peters Funeral Home of St. Paul is assisting his family.
Memorials are suggested to your...
Adeline A. Jonak
Nov 14, 2024
Adeline A. Jonak, 91, of St. Paul, formerly of Ashton, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, surrounded by her family at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at St. Josaphat’s Catholic Church in Loup City. Rev. Richard L. Piontkowski will celebrate the Mass. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount...
E. Kenneth "Kenny" Stanczyk
Nov 7, 2024
E. Kenneth “Kenny” Stanczyk, 79, of Beatrice, formerly of St. Paul, died Nov. 7, 2024, in Beatrice.
Liturgy of the Word Services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2025, at Peters Funeral Home in St. Paul. The Rev. Vince Parsons will officiate. Inurnment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul with graveside military honors by Carl Mogensen American...
