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Kristian Korthouse, age 53, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home in Columbus.

Visitation is Tuesday, June 25 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the Columbus Cemetery.

Obituary for Kristian Korthouse at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Kristian Korthouse, age 53, died Friday, June 21, 2024, at his home in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday, June 25 from 400-700 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is 200 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 in the Columbus Cemetery.

Barbara Van Winkle of Silver Creek died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her home.

Private services will be held.

Obituary for Barbara Van Winkle at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Barbara Van Winkle of Silver Creek died Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at her home. Private services will be held. Barbara was born July 2, 1958 in Albion, Nebraska to Frank and Merna Young Hoffmeister. She grew up in St. Edward where she graduated from St. Edward High School in 1976.

Today, we have the honor and privilege of celebrating the life of Jane Davis. Take a few minutes to view the tribute created of Jane’s life.

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Duane Liss, age 64 of Columbus died Sunday, June 16th at Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Thursday at St. Isidore Church. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Wednesday at St. Isidore’s with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow. Visitation continues on Thursday from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Obituary for Duane Liss at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Duane Liss, age 64 of Columbus died Sunday, June 16th at Columbus Community Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 am Thursday at St. Isidore Church. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Wednesday at St. Isidores with a 700 pm Vigil service to follow. Visitation continues on Thursday from 930 am

Jane Davis, age 81, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at McKown Funeral Home. Burial will be at St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Obituary for Jane Davis at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Jane Davis, age 81, of Columbus, died Sunday, June 16, 2024 at her home. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation will be 4-6 p.m. with a Vigil service at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at McKown Funeral Home.

Daniel Janssen, age 73, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Columbus.

Services are 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at McKown Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Escen officiating. The family will receive friends over coffee and donuts Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Private family burial is in Columbus Cemetery.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be designated to YFFC or to the family.

Obituary for Daniel Janssen at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Daniel Janssen, age 73, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at his home in Columbus. Services are 100 p.m. Friday, June 14, 2024, at McKown Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Escen officiating. The family will receive friends over coffee and donuts Friday from 1130 a.m. 1245 p.m. at the funeral home.

Today, we have the honor and privilege of celebrating the life of Dwayne Smith. Take a few minutes to view the tribute created of Dwayne’s life.

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Jerome “Jerry” Gaver of Columbus died Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Wednesday, June 5 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil Service to follow at 7:00 pm, also at the funeral home. Visitation continues Wednesday morning from 9:30 am until service time at St. Anthony Church. Interment is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery with Military Honors by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard

Obituary for Jerome "Jerry" Gaver at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Jerome Jerry Gaver of Columbus died Friday, May 31, 2024 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 am Wednesday, June 5 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is on Tuesday from 4-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil Service to follow at 700 pm, also at

Arlene Rose Miller, age 90 of Columbus, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at Prairie Village in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 3-5 p.m Monday, June 3, 2024 with a 5 p.m. Vigil service, all occurring at the St. Isidore Catholic Church.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are suggested

Obituary for Arlene Rose Miller at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Arlene Rose Miller, age 90 of Columbus, died Friday, May 31, 2024 at Prairie Village in Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 3-5 p.m Monday, June 3, 2024 with a 5 p.m. Vigil service, all occurring at the

Dwayne Glenn Smith

August 18, 1934 – May 27, 2024

Dwayne Glenn Smith, respected Columbus Nebraska community leader for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, Memorial Day. He was 89. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, June 5, at Federated Church with Rev. Dr. Edward Yang officiating. Visitation that morning at 10:30 until service time. A luncheon will be served at the church immediately following the service. Military honors and interment at Columbus Cemetery at 2:30 that afternoon.

Obituary for Dwayne Smith at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Dwayne Glenn Smith August 18, 1934 May 27, 2024 Dwayne Glenn Smith, respected Columbus Nebraska community leader for more than 50 years, passed away peacefully on Monday, Memorial Day. He was 89. A memorial service will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, June 5, at Federated Church with Rev. Dr.

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Douglas ‘Doug’ Kuhn, 80, lifetime resident of the Platte Center, NE community, passed away peacefully Friday May 24, 2024, with family by his side.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus, preceded by a visitation on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Interment will be at Roselawn Cemetery following funeral services. A luncheon will be held at Peace Lutheran Church for all of Doug’s family and friends following interment.

Obituary for Douglas "Doug" Kuhn at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Douglas Doug Kuhn, 80, lifetime resident of the Platte Center, NE community, passed away peacefully Friday May 24, 2024, with family by his side. Funeral Services will be at 1030 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus, preceded by a visitation on Wednesday, May 29, 2024,

Nancy Gifford, age 64, of Silver Creek, Nebraska, died Friday, May 24th, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday 5-7 p.m. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service all at the church. Interment will be in the St. Lawrence Cemetery.

Obituary for Nancy Gifford at McKown Funeral Home - Silver Creek Nancy Gifford, age 64, of Silver Creek, Nebraska, died Friday, May 24th, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Visitation is Tuesday 5-7 p.m. There will be a 700 p.m. vigil service all

Just a friendly reminder from the City of Columbus, Nebraska Government. Please be respectful and courteous when visiting any cemetery this holiday weekend!

Ferdinand "Fred" Mihulka, age 71 of Columbus, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 after a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial is 1:00 pm Friday, May 24 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. There will be a Vigil service on Thursday at 5:00 pm with visitation to follow from 5:30-7:30 pm, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues on Friday from 12 Noon until service time at the church. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery.

Obituary for Fred Mihulka at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Ferdinand Fred Mihulka, age 71 of Columbus, died Saturday, May 18, 2024 after a short, courageous battle with cancer. Mass of Christian Burial is 100 pm Friday, May 24 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. There will be a Vigil service on Thursday at 500 pm with visitation to follow from

Irene Hayward, age 84 , went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2024.

Funeral services are 10:30 am Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Columbus Berean Church with Pastor Justin Bebb officiating. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home.

Obituary for Irene C Hayward at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Irene Hayward, age 84 , went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2024. Funeral services are 1030 am Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Columbus Berean Church with Pastor Justin Bebb officiating. Visitation is from 5-7 pm Wednesday at McKown Funeral Home. Irene was born in Fort Collins, Colorado

Michael “Mike” Kowalski, age 63, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Bryan West in Lincoln.

Services are 11:00 a.m. May 24, 2024. Visitation is 10:00-11:00 a.m. May 24, 2024, all occurring at the McKown Funeral Home Chapel.

Obituary for Michael "Mike" Kowalski at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Michael Mike Kowalski, age 63, died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Bryan West in Lincoln. Services are 1100 a.m. May 24, 2024. Visitation is 1000-1100 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2024, all occurring at the McKown Funeral Home Chapel. Michael Kowalski was born December 9, 1960, in Columbus to Joseph and

Thomas Ziemba, age 42, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home in Columbus.

Services will be 2:00 p.m Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Columbus.

Obituary for Thomas Ziemba at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Thomas Ziemba, age 42, died Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home in Columbus. Services will be 200 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses in Columbus. Thomas James Ziemba was born on April 15th, 1982, to Thomas and Susan Ziemba. He graduated college from

Rosemary “Rose” Kleckner, age 82, died Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home in Monroe.

Visitation is 5-7 p.m Thursday, May 16, at McKown Funeral Home.

Obituary for Rosemary "Rose" Kleckner at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Rosemary Rose Kleckner, age 82, died Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home in Monroe. Visitation is 5-7 p.m Thursday, May 16, at McKown Funeral Home. Rosemary was born March 9, 1942 in Decatur on the family farm near the Missouri River to Lloyd and Ethel Means Williams. She grew

Donald "Don" Wurdeman age 81, formerly of Columbus, died Friday, May 10, 2024 in Omaha.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May, 16, 2024 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service all at the McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Thursday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Military honors will; be conducted by the American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard. Interment will be in the Omaha National Cemetery.

In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are suggested to be designated later.

Obituary for Donald Wurdeman at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Donald Don Wurdeman age 81, formerly of Columbus, died Friday, May 10, 2024 in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Thursday, May, 16, 2024 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m. There will be a 700 p.m. vigil service all at the McKown

Charlotte Jean Ridgeway, daughter of Parker and Sydney Ridgeway was born yesterday! Congratulations to the Ridgeway’s!

Judi Abegglen, age 81, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home in Columbus surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. There will be a vigil service at 5:00 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving friends following from 6:00-8:00 p.m., all at McKown Funeral Home. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Obituary for Judi Abegglen at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Judi Abegglen, age 81, died Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home in Columbus surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. There will be a vigil service at 500 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving friends following

Dorothy E. Lassek of Fullerton, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Edgewood Vista in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Krakow, rural Genoa. Visitation is on Tuesday from with a 4-7pm with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at the Church. Interment is in St. Mary’s Cemetery-Pilzno

Obituary for Dorothy Lassek at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Dorothy E. Lassek of Fullerton, died Saturday, May 4, 2024 at Edgewood Vista in Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 am Wednesday at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church-Krakow, rural Genoa. Visitation is on Tuesday from with a 4-7pm with a 700 pm Vigil service to follow, all at

Andy Melville, a decorated fighter pilot and proud dad to four sons, died peacefully at the age of 88.

Graveside services will take place in St. Bonaventure Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska.

Obituary for Andy Melville at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Andy Melville, a decorated fighter pilot and proud dad to four sons, died peacefully at the age of 88. He grew up in Fillmore, Utah, graduating from Millard High School in 1952. He attended the University of Utah, where he joined Air Force ROTC and was a member of the

Curtis Allen Wennekamp, 67, of LaGrange, Kentucky, died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in LaGrange. No local service is planned. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska.

Obituary for Curtis Wennekamp at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Curtis Allen Wennekamp, 67, of LaGrange, Kentucky, died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital in LaGrange. No local service is planned. Interment at Roselawn Cemetery in Columbus, Nebraska. Curtis was born on July 24,1956 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Eugene and Lillian Miller Wennekamp. The...

Today, we have the honor and privilege of celebrating the life of Jack L. Nosal. Take a few minutes to view the tribute created of Jack’s life.

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Dennis Beck of Columbus died Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Norfolk.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service Wednesday also at the funeral home. Interment will be in the All Saints Cemetery.

Obituary for Dennis Beck at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Dennis Beck of Columbus died Sunday, April 28, 2024 in Norfolk. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is Wednesday 5-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 700 p.m. vigil service Wednesday also at the funeral

Michael D. VunCannon Sr. went to heaven peacefully Friday morning, surrounded by his family at his home in Columbus.

Family services will be held at a later date in Missouri

Obituary for Michael D. VunCannon Sr. at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Michael D. VunCannon Sr. went to heaven peacefully Friday morning, surrounded by his family at his home in Columbus. Family services will be held at a later date in Missouri. Mike was born on May 5th, 1943 in Flint, Michigan to Carl and Sophia VunCannon. He graduated from Flint Southwestern

Jack Nosal, age 81, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Omaha, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial is 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Monday from 4:00-6:00 p.m. with a 6:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the church.

Obituary for Jack Nosal at McKown Funeral Home - Columbus Jack Nosal, age 81, died Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Omaha, NE. Mass of Christian Burial is 1100 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Monday from 400-600 p.m. with a 600 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from