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

Oct 20, 2022

Jolene Sue Batts, 37 and her infant daughter, Phoenycks Hope, passed away on October 20, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska.

A Celebration of their lives will be held from 1:45-3:30 P.M. on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at The Elks Lodge, 604 South Locust Street, Grand Island.  Memorials are suggested to the family.

Jolene was born on...

Sep 30, 2022

Famed Nebraska humorist, folklorist, and activist Roger L. Welsch (also known as Tenugahai “Bull Buffalo Chief” in the Omaha Tribe, Panitaka “White Wolf/White Pawnee” in the Pawnee Tribe, and Heyoka ta Pejuta “His Medicine is Contrary” in the Oglala Sioux Tribe) passed away September 30th, 2022 at the age of 85.

Now he knows the answers.

Sep 29, 2022

Galen E. Trimbath, 97, of St. Paul, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Brookefield Park in St Paul. To honor his wishes, no public service are planned. A private burial will take place in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul at a later date. If you wish to send a memorial, please send donation to the World Wildlife Fund...

Sep 22, 2022

Richard M. Fredrick, 93, of Grand Island, died on Thursday, September 22, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, at St. John's - Good Samaritan Society in Kearney, Nebraska.

A Celebration of Richard’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 7, 2022 at St. Libory Catholic Church – 505 Spruce Street, St. Libory, Nebraska.  Inurnment...

Sep 18, 2022

Janice E. Peterson 80, of Palmer, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 18, 2022.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at the Restoration Place – 802 Omega Street, in Palmer.  Pastor Joseph Cissell will be officiating.  To honor her joyful spirit, please wear bright or...

Aug 25, 2022

Dawn Opal Dowhy was born on July 9, 1981, in York, Nebraska and passed away August 25, 2022, as a result of an automobile accident. School attendance varied between Kansas and Nebraska where Dawn graduated from Ord Public Schools in 1999. She then attended Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago where she received her bachelor's degree in Architectural

Aug 12, 2022

Delores "Jean" Christensen, 95, of St. Paul, died on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul.  Pastor Susan Murithi will be officiating.  Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery.

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Aug 8, 2022

Steven A. Nicholas, 69, passed away on August 8th, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri.

Steven was born on December 12th, 1952 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Ralph and Genevieve (Dunn) Nicholas.

He was a lifelong resident of Kansas City and worked in construction and the jewelry business as a gold...

Jul 30, 2022

Betty L. Struthers, 91 of Grand Island, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Tiffany Square Care Center in Grand Island.

Graveside Services will be at 10:00 A.M. on September 17, 2022 at the Evergreen Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska

Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul is assisting the family.

Betty was...

Jul 20, 2022

Annette (Annie) Colvin, 67 was called home on July 20, 2022, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

A Celebration of Annie’s Life will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the Northridge Assembly of God Church in Grand Island. Pastor Mark Oberbeck will be officiating.    Inurnment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery in St. Paul.  ...

Jul 13, 2022

Edna Elnora Webb, 104, of St. Paul, died on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

A Celebration of Edna’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul.  Pastor Steve Neal will be officiating.  Burial of ashes will be in...

Jul 5, 2022

John R. Steenson, 66, of Columbus, formerly of Wolbach, died peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in St. Paul.  Father Vince Parsons will be presiding.  Interment will...

Jul 4, 2022

Nancy Jane Mead, of Dannebrog, died on Monday, July 4, 2022 at Tabitha Health Care Services in Lincoln, Nebraska, 2 weeks before her 84th birthday.

To honor her wishes, there will not be a public service.  A private burial will take place in the Kelso Cemetery in Farwell.

If you wish to send a memorial,...

Jun 30, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Rickertsen, 66 of California, formerly of St. Paul, died unexpectedly in California on June 30, 2022.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in St. Paul. Pastor Susan Murithi will be officiating. A Private Family Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery.

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Jun 17, 2022

Mildred Eloise Ridgway, 97, of St. Paul, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at the Howard County Medical Center in St. Paul.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 23, at the First Presbyterian Church in St. Paul. Pastor Lisa Ewald will officiate. Interment will be in the Fairfield Cemetery in Fairfield.

Visitation will...

Jun 16, 2022

Alice Irene Mickelsen, 78, of Grand Island, residing at Riverside Lodge, passed away on June 16, 2022 at CHI Health - St Francis Medical Center in Grand Island.

Graveside Services will be at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, June 20, 2022 at the Oak Ridge Cemetery in Dannebrog, NE.  Pastor Sheri Lodel will be officiating.

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May 28, 2022

Jack McIntyre, 92, of Wolbach, died peacefully on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Matelyn Retirement Community in St. Paul. A private graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Wolbach, with Pastor Glenda Pearson presiding. Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home of St. Paul is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church...

May 24, 2022

Moragh M. Klinginsmith, 92, of San Antonio, Texas passed away into the arms of the Lord on May 24, 2022. She is met with all the celebrations and promises God has given us through His Word. We rejoice knowing she is in her heavenly home where we will see her again someday.  Moragh follows her beloved husband,...

May 24, 2022

The son of a Danish immigrant Jens headed for greener pastures (to see if the grass is really greener on the other side) on May 24, 2022 at the age of 87.

Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M. at Jacobsen Greenway Dietz Funeral Home in St. Paul on Saturday, May 28, 2022.

May 19, 2022

Gary A. Ummel, 75 of Grand Island, died on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at CHI Health - St. Francis in Grand Island, with his family by his side. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the Northridge Assembly of God Church – 3025 Independence Avenue in Grand Island.  Pastor Angie Franks will...