McKown Funeral Home

10/24/2025

Roger Woodrick, 79, of Columbus died Thursday October 23, 2025 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service. Visitation will continue Wednesday morning 9:30 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in the Roselawn Cemetery with military honors by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are suggested to be designated at a later date.

Roger Woodrick, 79, of Columbus died Thursday October 23, 2025 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Tuesday 4-7 p.m. at the McKown Funeral Home. There will be a 700 p.m. Vigil Service. Visitation

10/22/2025

🏈 To view the tribute slideshow in memory of Kenny Podany, click the link below.

Watch the video for Kenneth "Kenny" Podany

10/22/2025

John Papstein, 87, of Papillion, NE, died on October 21, 2025.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Tuesday, October 28 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan, NE. Visitation is on Monday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service to follow at 7:00 pm. Visitation continues on Tuesday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Pierce.

In lieu of plants and flowers memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

John Papstein, 87, of Papillion, NE, died on October 21, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 am Tuesday, October 28 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Duncan, NE. Visitation is on Monday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a Vigil service to follow at 700 pm. Visitation

10/22/2025

Mary Jo Boro, age 85, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Osceola.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday from 4-6 p.m. with a 6 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus. Interment will be held in St. Stanislaus Cemetery in Duncan at a later date.

Mary Jo Boro, age 85, died Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Osceola. Mass of Christian Burial is 1000 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Friday from 4-6 p.m. with a 6 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home in

10/21/2025

Kenneth John Podany 36, of Platte Center, died Monday, October 20, 2025 peacefully surrounded by family at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital from an aggressive battle of Cancer.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 27 at St. Isidore Church. Visitation is Sunday from 5-7 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil service to follow, all occurring at the church. Interment is in St Patrick/Joseph Cemetery in rural Platte Center.

In lieu of plants and flowers, please designate memorials to the Podany family.

Kenneth Podany, 36, of Platte Center, died Monday, October 20, 2025, at CHI Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is Sunday from 5-7 p.m. with a 700 p.m. vigil service to follow,

10/19/2025

Carol Stuart of Columbus died Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab.
Mass of Christian Burial is at 10:30 am Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 7:00 pm Vigil service to follow. Visitation continues Thursday from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Following a luncheon at the church, interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in Clarks

Carol Stuart of Columbus died Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Emerald Nursing and Rehab. Mass of Christian Burial is at 1030 am Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home with a 700 pm Vigil service to follow. Visitation

10/19/2025

The world became dramatically less entertained this week with the sudden passing of Trina Anne Christensen, 48, who died in a car accident on Sunday, October 19, 2025. In true Trina fashion, she likely left this world mid-laugh, mid-errand, or mid-conversation about her plants

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Thursday, October 23, 2025, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa. Visitation is 4-7 PM Wednesday at McKown Rice Funeral Home in Genoa. Visitation will continue Thursday from 9:30-10:30 AM at the church.

Trina Christensen, age 48, died Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln. Services are pending

10/17/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday to one of our funeral directors and owners, Gregg Ridgeway!! Gregg is a graduate of Albion High School. He received his Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1988 and joined McKown Funeral Home in 1992. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #938. Gregg & his wife Shelly have three sons- Zachary, Nicholas, and Parker. The Ridgeways are members of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. 🎂

10/15/2025

💡 Despite the heavy dense fog this evening, 13th street got a little bit brighter as we turned on our light poles for the first time. Thank you to Kip Kudron with Birddog Electric LLC for helping us out. 🌙

10/09/2025

Lynn Biltoft, 52, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack, leaving behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and unforgettable memories. His sudden departure has left a deep void in the lives of those who knew and loved him.

A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held Wednesday, October 15th @ 1pm @ First United Methodist Church, Columbus. In honor of his memory, the family encourages everyone to wear their favorite Hawaiian shirt, just as he would’ve wanted. Visitation is Tuesday, October 14th 4-7pm at McKown Funeral Home.

Lynn Biltoft, 52, of Columbus died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are PENDING at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus. Full obituary to follow. In lieu of plants, flowers and statues memorial are suggested to be designated at a later date.

10/09/2025

Earl Gilsdorf, 101, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Hillcrest Country Estates, Papillion, NE.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 PM Monday with a 7:00 PM vigil, all at McKown Funeral Home. Military Honors will be conducted by The American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard following the service at the church. Burial will take place in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, NE Tuesday afternoon.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are suggested to the local foodbank or to the family for future designation.

Earl Gilsdorf, 101, passed away on October 7, 2025, at Hillcrest Country Estates, Papillion, NE. Mass of Christian Burial is 1030 AM Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 PM Monday with a 700 PM vigil, all at McKown Funeral Home. Military Honors will be

10/06/2025

Felicia Swett, 87, of Genoa, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 AM Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesday with a 6:00 PM vigil service at McKown Funeral Home.

Felicia Swett, 87, of Genoa, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Mass of Christian Burial is 1000 AM Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Isidore Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 400-600 p.m. Wednesday with a 600 PM vigil service at