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

May 6, 2024

David Michael Lawrence, 53, of Cushing, died on Monday, May 6, 2024, at his home.

To honor his wishes, his body was cremated, and no public services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

David was born on June 6, 1970, to...

Apr 22, 2024

Eric Anthony Czaplewski, 19, of Grand Island, went to be with his eternal Savior on April 22, 2024.  He gave the gift of life through organ donation.  Eric's organs have restored life's promise for many families.  Honoring his generous soul, the gift of life was shared with many people in need through organ donation.

A Celebration of...

Apr 13, 2024

Melvin “Mel” Albert Soletti, Jr., 75 of Twin Falls, ID, (formerly of Cedarville, CA) passed away on April 13, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Melvin was born on September 14, 1948, to Melvin Albert Soletti, Sr. and Laura Pastega Soletti in Weed, CA.  He grew up in Weed, CA and graduated from Weed High...

Apr 10, 2024

Mary E. Donovan, 82, of Omaha, formerly of Oakland, Nebraska, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM on May 3, 2024, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (300 West Wicklow) in Greeley, Nebraska.  Father Lawrence Vadakkan will be presiding.  Inurnment will be held in the Sacred Heart ...

Apr 4, 2024

Florence Rose (Placek) Duester 93, of St. Paul, passed away peacefully at Brookefield Park in St. Paul, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul.  Father Vince Parsons will be presiding.  A Private Inurnment will be...

Apr 3, 2024

Douglas “Fuzzy” W. Fousek, 72, of Elba, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at his home.

Family will greet friends from 5-7 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  A Private Interment will be held in the Scott Hill Cemetery in Elba.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to...

Apr 2, 2024

Gregory “Nick” J. Nicholas, 76, formerly of Palmer, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney.  Greg moved to Brookefield Park in St. Paul of 2016, then entered the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in October of 2019.

A Celebration of his life will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Friday,...

Mar 26, 2024

Anna Marie Earl, 61, of St. Paul, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Grand Island Regional Hospital in Grand Island. A Celebration of Anna’s life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, April 5, 2024, at the American Legion Club in Palmer. Anna was born on July 21, 1962, in Central City, Nebraska, to...

Mar 19, 2024

Tommy “Tom” H. Schacht 75, of St. Paul, died on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Interment will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul. Pastor Steven Neal will be...

Mar 4, 2024

Robert J. Waltman, Sr., passed away peacefully at Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul, NE, on March 4, 2024, after a brief illness.

Inurnment and a private family celebration of life will be held at a later time at the Czechoslovakian Cemetery in Farwell.

Bob was born March 18, 1941, at St. Paul, NE,...

Feb 28, 2024

Dale L. Schmidt, 63 of St. Paul, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2024, with his loved ones by his side at CHI Health - St. Francis Hospital in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Grace Baptist Church in St. Paul. Pastor Daniel Bear will be...

Jan 28, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Thomas Tockey 80, of Sutton, Nebraska was called home on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at CHI Health - St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 3-6 P.M. on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Boelus Community Center in Boelus, Nebraska. Chuck and Betty will be celebrated....

Jan 28, 2024

LaNelle M. Wegner, 99, of Palmer, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Palmer. Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Palmer.  Pastor Martin Leeper and his wife,...

Jan 11, 2024

James "Jim" E. Jares, 79, of St. Paul, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.

A Celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Inurnment will be in the National Bohemian Cemetery in Elba, Nebraska.  In lieu of...

Jan 10, 2024

Theodore Dean (Ted) Tomlinson, 89, of Sheridan, WY passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Sheridan County Memorial Hospital with his daughter, Teresa, and son, Jeff by his side.

The youngest of two, Ted was born and raised on a farm in Nance County, Nebraska to Fern and Sherman Tomlinson. Ted attended various one-room schoolhouses in the...

2024

Duane “Tim” G. Timmons, 92, of Wolbach, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, after just moving to Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Wolbach. Interment will be in the Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach. Vicor Abigail Vetick will be...

Dec 31, 2023

Gloria Jean McKnight, 92 of Grand Island, died on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab - Lakeview Nursing Home in Grand Island. Cremation was chosen. Per Jeanne’s request, there will not be a funeral service and burial will be private.

Dec 30, 2023

Paul Dean Aschwege, 80 of St. Paul (formerly of Palmer), died on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Brookefield Park in St. Paul.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church in St. Paul. Pastor John Doolittle will be officiating.  A Private Committal Service will be held in the Rose...

Dec 17, 2023

Gladys Mae Hiett, 98, of St. Paul, (formerly of Scotia, NE) died peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the United Methodist Church in Scotia.  Interment will be in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Scotia.  Pastor Arsene ...

Dec 9, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" R. Benson, 47, of Grand Island, (formerly of Dannebrog) died on Saturday, December 9, 2023, in Grand Island.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church in Nysted.  Pastor Bob Carlson will be officiating.  Burial will be in the Nysted Cemetery.

Visitation will be...