All Obituaries
Lori McCreight Blue Hill
Lori Lynne McCreight, Blue Hill, Nebraska, passed away on February 25, 2026, at her home in Blue Hill. There will be no services.
Lori Lynne McCreight, Blue Hill, Nebraska, passed away on February 25, 2026, at her home in Blue Hill. There will be no services.
Connie Meyer Blue Hill
Connie I. Meyer, 78, of Blue Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. In keeping with her wishes, a private family service will be held with no visitation. Memorials may be directed to Good Samaritan Hospice–Hastings. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska is serving the family.
Connie was born on July 2, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, ...
Connie I. Meyer, 78, of Blue Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Mary Lanning Healthcare in Hastings, Nebraska. In keeping with her wishes, a private family service will ...
Larry Smidt Pauline
Larry Dean Smidt, 86, of Pauline, NE, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m. with family present at Merten-Butler Mortuary in Blue Hill, NE. and one hour prior to service at the church. Services will be Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Blue Hill with Pastor Leah Krotz officiating. Burial will follow the service at Hanover Cemetery south of Hastings. Military ...
Larry Dean Smidt, 86, of Pauline, NE, passed away Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE. Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, 4 to 8 p.m. with family present at ...
John A. "Jack" McKinney, born July 4, 1950, to L. Ardyce and Vernon D. "Beanie" McKinney, lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and a deep commitment to family, community, and service. On August 21, 1971, he married Ella M. Schmidt, beginning a lifelong partnership grounded in love and mutual support.
Jack earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in 1972. He began his career as a CPA with Peat Marwick Mitchell, where ...
John A. "Jack" McKinney, born July 4, 1950, to L. Ardyce and Vernon D. "Beanie" McKinney, lived a life marked by faith, dedication, and a deep commitment to family, community, ...
Duane Arterburn Ayr
Duane E. Arterburn, 83, Ayr, Nebraska passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home. There will be no viewing or visitation as his wishes were to be cremated. Private family burial will take place at a later date. A memorial has been established to be designated at a later date. Cards may be sent to: 7520 West Silverlake Road, Ayr, Nebraska 68925. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mertenbutlermortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, ...
Duane E. Arterburn, 83, Ayr, Nebraska passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at his home. There will be no viewing or visitation as his wishes were to be cremated. Private family ...
Penny Witte Blue Hill
Blue Hill Resident Penny Jean Witte, 62, died surrounded by her devoted husband and children on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, after an 8-year battle with breast cancer. Services are Monday, January 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blue Hill with Rev. Glen Wurdeman officiating. Burial is at Blue Hill Cemetery in Blue Hill. Visitation is Saturday, January 17, 2026, and Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 1 to 8 ...
Blue Hill Resident Penny Jean Witte, 62, died surrounded by her devoted husband and children on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Grand Island Regional Medical Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, ...
Ronald Lampman Blue Hill
Ronald Dean Lampman, 80, Blue Hill, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Blue Hill. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m. at the Blue Hill United Methodist Church, Blue Hill, Nebraska with Pastor Michelle Loeffelholz officiating. Inurnment with military rites by A.L. Shirley Post #176 and the Army National Guard Honor’s Team will be in the Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Nebraska. There will be no viewing or ...
Ronald Dean Lampman, 80, Blue Hill, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Blue Hill. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 10, 2026, 10:30 a.m. at the ...
John (Jack) Mohlman Blue Hill
John R. (Jack) Mohlman, 81, Blue Hill, Nebraska passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska. Graveside service will be Friday, January 2, 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Blue Hill Cemetery, Blue Hill, Nebraska. Visitation will be Friday, January 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska. Memorials can be directed to the Nebraska Youth Camp. Condolences may be sent to the family at ...
John R. (Jack) Mohlman, 81, Blue Hill, Nebraska passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska. Graveside service will be Friday, January 2, 2026, ...
Norma Bostock Ayr
Norma Joan Bostock
Norma Joan Bostock went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2025, at her home near Ayr, NE with family by her side. Norma was the youngest child born on April 12,1943, to Albert J. Alberts and Frieda L. (Sundermeier) Alberts at their family farm south of Rosemont, Nebraska. Norma went to a one room country school south of Rosemont for 3 years then they moved to a farm east of Bladen. On December 12,1952, Norma’s Father passed away. She was only nine years old. As a ...
Norma Joan Bostock
Norma Joan Bostock went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2025, at her home near Ayr, NE with family by her side. Norma was the youngest child born on April 12,1943, to ...
Scott Bonifas Blue Hill
Scott Edward Bonifas (1973-2025)
Scott Edward Bonifas has gone home to rest eternally on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born September 24, 1973, to loving parents Kenneth and Dianna Bonifas in Hastings, Nebraska. Ever since he was a young boy, he had a great love of animals. For his confirmation, he chose St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. He participated in 4-H, showing everything from horses to hogs. He enjoyed many adventures with his two brothers Troy and Kent. He ...
Scott Edward Bonifas (1973-2025)
Scott Edward Bonifas has gone home to rest eternally on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Born September 24, 1973, to loving parents Kenneth and Dianna Bonifas in ...
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