McKown Funeral Home

11/26/2025

Robert "Bob" Dush, age 79, died peacefully on November 26, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Duncan.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at St. Stanislaus Church in Duncan. Visitation is Monday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Visitation will continue Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial is in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.

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11/24/2025

Lyle C. Henggeler of Columbus died Sunday, November 23, 2025 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 3-5 p.m. Monday at St. Isidore Catholic Church. There will be a 5:00 p.m. vigil service. Interment is in the St. Bonaventure Catholic Cemetery.

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11/24/2025

Edward Pallas, 76, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, in Madison at Countryside Home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 am Saturday, November 29 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan. Visitation is Friday 5-7 pm followed by a 7 pm Vigil service at McKown Funeral Home. Interment with military honors by the American Legion Post #84, will follow at St. Stanislaus Catholic Cemetery.

Full obituary to follow.

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11/24/2025

Vernice Ida Voigt, age 90, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Brookstone Acres in Columbus.

Funeral Services are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Columbus Baptist Church. Visitation is Tuesday, December 2 from 3-5 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue December 3 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial is in Shell Creek Baptist Cemetery.

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11/24/2025

JL Newell of Columbus died Saturday, November 22, 2025.

Services will be held at a later date at Highland Park Church in Columbus, Nebraska.

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11/19/2025

Lawrence “Larry” E. Hergott, 75, of Columbus, NE, passed away on November 15, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 am Thursday, November 20 at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 3921 20th St., Columbus, Nebraska, with Reverend Joseph A. Miksch officiating. A luncheon will be held at the church parish hall between Mass and burial. Burial, with military honors by the American Legion Post #84, will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery, South 11th St. (N Road), in David City, Nebraska.

Visitation will be at St. Isidore Catholic Church on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m., with family present. The Rosary will be on Wednesday at 6 pm, also at St. Isidore’s.

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11/19/2025

Carroll Elno Fix, 88, of St. Louis, MO passed away at his home on November 12, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation is Thursday, November 20th, from 4-7 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home followed by a vigil service commencing at 7:00pm at McKown. Visitation will continue Friday morning, November 21st, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church from 9:30 a.m. until the 10:30 a.m. Mass of Catholic Burial begins. Following the mass, internment will be in St. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery in rural Platte Center, Nebraska. A celebration of life will be hosted by the family from 2-8 p.m. at Duster's Restaurant in Columbus, Nebraska.

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11/12/2025

⛳️ Today we had the honor of celebrating the life of Charles “Chuck” Athey. To view a recording of Chuck’s funeral, click the link below.

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11/12/2025

Tammy Vaught, age 60 of Columbus died Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Villa in David City.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Friday, November 14 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is on Thursday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation continues Friday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery.

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11/11/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Veterans 🇺🇸
Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Their selflessness has protected the freedoms we cherish, and their legacy lives on in the hearts of all who remember.

At McKown Funeral Home, we are humbled to serve those who have served our country and their families. On this Veterans Day, we extend our deepest gratitude and remembrance to all who wore the uniform.

Thank you for your service.

11/09/2025

Charles Athey, age 96, died Friday, November 7, 2025, at Deerfield Retirement in Urbandale Iowa.

Funeral services are 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM at First United Methodist. Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday in Wyuka Cemetery.

Full obituary to follow.

Charles Athey, age 96, died Friday, November 7, 2025, at Deerfield Retirement in Urbandale Iowa. Funeral services are 1000 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church. Visitation is Tuesday from 400-600 PM at First United Methodist. Burial will be 200 PM Wednesday in Wyuka....

11/08/2025

Gaylan Gehring, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away November 8, 2025 surrounded by family and friends at Brookestone Acres following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Bible Baptist Church in Columbus with Pastor Robert Walker officiating. Visitation is from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Visitation continues on Wednesday from 1-2 pm at the Church. Interment is in Roselawn Cemetery.

Gaylan Gehring, 76, of Columbus, died Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Brookestone Acres. Funeral services are pending at the Bible Baptist Church in Columbus with Pastor Robert Walker officiating. Full obituary to follow.