Local obituaries for Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz & Greenway-Dietz Funeral Homes

Jul 3, 2021

Ruben H. Green 91, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 3, 2021 at Azria-Health Rehab Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Committal Services will be held on Friday, July 23, 2021 at 10:30 A.M. at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Jay Towell will be officiating.  In lieu of flowers, memorials...

Jun 27, 2021

Clarence Joseph Schmidt, 89, of St. Paul, NE died peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.  Per Clarence’s request, he was cremated.

On Saturday, July 3, 2021, visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m., rosary will be at 10:00 a.m.,  memorial mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Sts. Peter...

Jun 22, 2021

Jimmy R. Knox 55, of St. Paul passed away June 22, 2021 at his home in St. Paul.

Jimmy was born September 17, 1965 in Santa Monica, California to Jimmy & Wilma Raydene (Hudkins) Knox.  He grew up in California and then lived in several states before coming to St. Paul.   He was united in marriage to...

Jun 19, 2021

Irene M. Woitalewicz, 83 of Loup City, formerly of Farwell, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Rose Lane Home in Loup City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul.  Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.  ...

Jun 13, 2021

Lola Mae (Throop) Christensen was born to Ben and Gladys Throop on March 4, 1937 on her mother’s 32nd birthday.  She died peacefully at her home in rural Dannebrog on June 13, 2021.

Lola attended Howard County Public Schools graduating from Dannebrog High School in 1955.  She attended Kearney State College from 1955 – 1958, achieving certification...

Jun 11, 2021

Katherine “Katie” Anastasia Valasek, 60 of Grand Island, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Family will greet friends from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Abundant Life Church in Grand Island. A Time of Remembrance will be at 12:00 P.M. with a lunch to follow at the...

Jun 7, 2021

Todd J. Nelson, 57 of rural Boelus, passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska from a 3rd battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Dannebrog.  Pastor Sherri Lodel will be officiating. Interment will be...

May 24, 2021

James "Jim" W. Willman, 73 of St. Libory, Nebraska, died on Monday, May 24, 2021 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Worms, Nebraska.  Pastor Craig Niemeier will be officiating.  Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery...

May 7, 2021

Stuart L. Teter, 93 long-time resident of Wolbach, Nebraska passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, Nebraska.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolbach.  Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach.  Pastor Glenda Pearson will...

May 5, 2021

Douglas James Haggart, 69 of Lincoln, formerly of St. Paul, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Country House Residence in Lincoln.    He had battled Lewy body dementia for several years emanating from a head injury.

Graveside Services will be 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.  Pastor Lisa Ewald...

May 1, 2021

Leonard Koperski 84, of Grand Island, formerly of Howard County, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society-Grand Island Village due to cancer.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul. Father Rayappa Konka and Deacon...

Apr 28, 2021

Debra L. Carroll, 63 of Dannebrog, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Family friend, Roger Grim will be officiating. A private burial will be held at the...

Apr 27, 2021

Deana Marie Hancock, 63, of St. Paul,  passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family, after fighting her courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul.  Pastor Susan Murithi will be...

Apr 25, 2021

Margene Kae Pavlik, 77 of St. Paul, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Grand Island.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Pastor Mike Anderson will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.

Apr 16, 2021

Michael Lee Fitzsimmons, 61, of Dannebrog, originally of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home with his family by his side, due to Pancreatic Cancer.  This disease has allowed me time to write my own obituary with a few adjustments from my family.

Visitation will be from 4-6:30 P.M. on Wednesday,...

Apr 12, 2021

William “Billy” A. Spangler, 52 of Grand Island, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 12, 2021 in Grand Island.

Visitation will be from 3-6 P.M. on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  A Celebration of Billy’s life will follow at 6:00 P.M. at the funeral home.  A private burial will be held...

Apr 5, 2021

Adolph “George” Cyboron, Jr. 81, of  Boelus, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ravenna, Nebraska.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, April 8,2021 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Nysted, Nebraska.  Pastor Bob Carlson will be officiating.  Burial will be at Loup Fork Cemetery near Boelus following...

Apr 1, 2021

Norma Jane Fielder, 77 of Dannebrog, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the First Baptist Church in Dannebrog, NE.  Pastor Rob Pearson will be officiating. A Private Burial will be in the...

Mar 31, 2021

Emma Jane “Janey” Laughrey, 100 of St. Paul, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 P.M on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Paul.  Philip LaRoe will officiate.  Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.  The service...

Mar 23, 2021

Marilyn J. Prentice, 82, died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 A.M. on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the United Methodist Church in Wolbach.  Pastor Mike Anderson will be officiating.  Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach, NE.

Visitation will...