May 1, 2021

Services Tuesday will be streaming live on Hutchins Facebook Page.

Timothy Lee Kolb passed away on May 1, 2021 at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was 74 years old. Tim was born at the Kearney County Hospital in Minden, Nebraska on January 1, 1947. He was the first of two sons born...

Apr 22, 2021

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you make a donation in memory of Craig. An account has been set up at South Central Bank, Franklin.

Craig Bonham was born on November 30, 1957.  He lived his whole life in Franklin and loved the small town life of being a neighbor.  He always said...

Apr 7, 2021

Following the wishes of Teresa, the casket will remain closed. We strongly recommend those gathering for these services were a mask or facial coverings. The service will be streamed live on the Hutchins Funeral Home Facebook page.

Teresa Lynn Grabast (Hlavac) was born to LeRoy Grabast and Evelyn (Hollis) Grabast on January 7, 1961 in Loup City, Nebraska....

Apr 6, 2021

Direct cremation services have been chosen. A memorial service will be announced later this spring. Family and friends may sign the register at the funeral home. Memorials are requested for the American Legion/VFW or Masonic Lodge.

Mar 2, 2021

Ms. Kennedy was a beloved partner, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, and friend.

Sarah Sophia Kennedy, 34, of Axtell, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021.

She was born on December 25th, 1986 in Seattle, Washington, the daughter of John and Candy (Prichard) Kennedy.

Sarah was a loving and compassionate person who loved to...

Feb 12, 2021

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Due to the continued threat of the Corona Virus, the Funeral Mass for Coletta will be limited to the immediate family. The extended family and friends of Coletta are encouraged to come to the funeral home for viewing and signing of her register book.

Coletta...

Jan 31, 2021

Lynn Donovan was born November 9, 1947, in Orleans, Nebraska and departed this life on January 31, 2021 at the Gordon Countryside Care Center in Gordon, Nebraska. He was the sixth child of Verna Sharp Donovan and James Arthur Donovan.

Lynn grew up around Bloomington, Nebraska and served in the Merchant Marines on the Great Lakes for...

Jan 21, 2021

Per Luci's wishes her casket will remain closed.

Family and friends may sign Luci's book on Saturday 9am to 4pm and Sunday Noon to 5pm at the funeral home.

Lucinda “Luci” Faye (Grabast) Grube was born September 11, 1956 in Superior Nebraska. She passed on to Heaven on January 21, 2021 at her...

Jan 6, 2021

Memorials for Roberta may be made to the UMW of the Franklin Methodist Church.

Roberta Ann Yelken, 89, of Franklin died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at the Franklin County Memorial Hospital in Franklin, NE.

Public viewing will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, January 9 at Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, NE.

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Dec 25, 2020

Leanna Joyce Dyer entered into eternal life with God on Friday December 25, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Village in Grand Island, NE. at the age of 73 years.

Leanna was born north of Franklin on a homestead on the Macon Prairie July 27, 1947 to Lloyd and Lois (Ramsey) Moore. Her family moved to a farm...

Dec 20, 2020

Direct cremation services were prearranged by Mr. Donovan. The family is planning on a graveside memorial service later this spring. Services will be announced by Hutchins Funeral Home, Franklin, Nebraska at that time.

Gail Donovan was born December 31, 1949 in Minden, Nebraska and departed this life on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the age of 70...

Dec 20, 2020

The family has selected direct cremation services. A graveside service will be announced later this spring.  These services will be announced by Hutchins Funeral Home at that time.

Carol Ann Haussermann, 65, of Fullerton, Nebraska died Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Arbor Care Center in Fullerton from Covid.

Carol was born December 3, 1955 in...

Dec 18, 2020

Judith Medina passed away at her home in Franklin, NE at the age of 76 on December 18, 2020.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday December 26, 2020 at the fairgrounds in Franklin, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.

Judith Anne (Hogeland) Medina was...

Dec 11, 2020

Elwood Asay News Notice

Elwood E. “Woody” Asay, age 91, Franklin, NE passed away Friday, December 11, 2020.

Forever remembered by his wife of 71 years Sara (Sally) Asay of Franklin; son Timothy E. Asay, Phillipsburg, KS; daughter Kathleen Mayeux (Jim), Mesa, AZ; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Direct cremation services were chosen and an...

Dec 3, 2020

WE WOULD LIKE TO ANNOUNCE TO THE PUBLIC THAT SONDRA'S FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON THE CHURCH'S FACE BOOK PAGE. WE THANK PASTOR KASEY AND THOSE WHO ARE MAKING THIS POSSIBLE.

Due to the recent virus related DHM, we encourage our families and friends to wear facial coverings and practice social distancing during...

Nov 28, 2020

Willalena Eckhoff, daughter of Lammert and Anna (Saathoff) Frerichs, was born December 19, 1930 on a farm northwest of Macon, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel Lutheran Church south of Hildreth, Nebraska. On October 19, 1947 Willalena was united in marriage to J. Norman Eckhoff at Emmanuel Lutheran Church and to this union two daughters, Sharon and...

Nov 4, 2020

Carol Ann Kissinger, daughter of Willis and Cornelia Baldwin, was born April 25, 1945 in Coral Gables, Florida. Her father was in the US Air Force so Carol lived in various places while growing up.  In her teen years she began riding horses in Louisiana.  She became an accomplished rider, and even competed in many horse shows.  Her love...

Nov 2, 2020

Lyle David Johnson, 75 of Bloomington NE passed away Monday, November 2, 2020 at his home.

Funeral Services will be Friday, November 6, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church in Franklin, Nebraska, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. Interment will be held following services at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Bloomington NE with military rights....

Oct 25, 2020

Donald Dean Donovan, Sr., son of James and Verna (Sharp) Donovan was born March 13, 1943 at Encinitas, California. At the age of 77 years, he passed from this life Sunday, October 25, 2020 at his home in Naponee, Nebraska.

Following high school, Donald joined the US Navy. He served his country proudly upon the USS Valley...

Oct 24, 2020

Facial coverings and social distancing are strongly recommended when attending the memorial service. Bobby's Tribute Video can be found below his obituary, farther down on this page.

Robert James Brown (Bobby) of Bloomington passed away peacefully in Franklin Nebraska on Saturday, October 24, 2020, surrounded by his children and grandchildren after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer....