McKown Funeral Home

05/25/2026

Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Memorial Day is more than the start of summer — it is a day of remembrance, honor, and gratitude for the heroes who served our country with courage and selflessness.

May their memory live on in our hearts forever.

May you enjoy your day with friends and family while also remembering all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect you and your freedoms.

05/22/2026

Arthur “Bob” Robert Goodman, age 86 of Columbus, died Friday, May 22, 2026.

Services are pending.

Full obituary to follow.

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05/22/2026

Allyn Leimser, age 87 of Columbus, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at Brookstone Acres.

Services are pending.

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05/21/2026

Delores “Dee” Bowman, age 85 of Columbus, dies Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service all at the church. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9:30 until service time at the church. Interment will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

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05/19/2026

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05/17/2026

Gary Sutton, age 84, died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Prairie Village in Columbus surrounded by his family.

Memorial services are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Columbus. The family will receive friends from 12:00 (noon) until the service time at the church. Interment in Roselawn Cemetery will be held at a later date.

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05/13/2026

Marjorie “Marge” Wilbur died on her 89th birthday on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Edgewood Vista in Columbus.

Per Marge's wishes, no services will be held.

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05/11/2026

Today, we have the honor and privilege of celebrating the life of Barbara Jarecki. To view Barb's Mass of Christian Burial, click the link below.

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05/08/2026

Thomas John Jackson, 65, of Columbus, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy built on loyalty, hard work, kindness, and love. Tom was born on August 2, 1960, in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m., followed by a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service Tuesday, all occurring at the Church. Interment is in All Saints Catholic Cemetery.

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05/08/2026

David Kallhoff age 77 of Columbus died Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home in the care of his family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Monday. There will be a 7:00 p.m. vigil service all at the McKown Funeral Home. Military honors will be conducted by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

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05/07/2026

Pedro D. Aldana of Columbus, Nebraska died Wednesday, May 6, 2026 in Omaha.

Mass of Christian Burial is pending at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.

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