Jan 19, 2022

In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to the Franklin Fire Department. A note to followers:  The family will not be present present at the viewing tomorrow evening at Hutchins Funeral Home. In lieu of covid concerns, the service will be live streamed on Hutchins Face book page.

Jody Jay Saathoff,...

Jan 17, 2022

Larry Lee Neitzke of Bloomington, Nebraska, was born on February 13, 1951, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He was the son of Hilbert and Bernita Neitzke. Larry passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022, at the age of 70.

On August 24, 1969, Larry married Jeanine Neitzke, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, in Norfolk, Nebraska. He went on to...

Jan 14, 2022

Roger Schmidt, 72, of Topeka, Kansas formerly of Franklin, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.

He is survived by his former wife Zenaida Schmidt; two daughters, Kimberly Simpkins and Jaimi Schmidt; grandchildren Antonio Washington, Daja Burgee, Regina Simpkins, Tristan Simpkins; great grandson Kenneth Brown IV; his siblings Debra Lange and Brett Griffin. He was preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2022

Direct cremation services were chosen. A MEMORIAL GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD 11:00 AM SATURDAY, MAY 7TH, 2022 AT GREENWOOD CEMETERY, FRANKLIN.

George A. Schmidt July 14, 1928—January 3, 2022 Franklin, Nebraska.

George was the son of Emil and Katherine (Lauber) Schmidt. He was a life-long resident of Franklin County.

Following his graduation from Franklin Public School in 1946 George...

Dec 25, 2021

Direct cremations services have been chosen by the deceased. A graveside memorial service will be announce later this spring.

Dec 15, 2021

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to the Shriners Children's Hospital.

Florence Mae Taylor, age 92, Kearney formerly of Naponee died Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in Kearney. The daughter of Lovell P. and Louise C. (Kersting) Taylor, she was born September 19, 1929 at Bloomington, Nebraska.

She started first grade at Luke school southwest of Bloomington...

Dec 13, 2021

Cremation services were requested. Leland's book will be available for signing at the funeral home. Service Saturday will be lived streamed on Hutchins Facebook page.

Leland Neal Wentworth, Jr of Franklin, NE passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021, at the age of 54.

Born September 3, 1967 at Red Cloud, Nebraska, he was the...

Nov 28, 2021

Memorial service for Steve will be live streamed on Hutchins Facebook page.

Steven Royal Christiancy was born on March 29, 1962, to loving parents, Kathryn and Bob Christiancy. When Steve turned five, he moved to Franklin, NE, with his brother Jim. His sister, Lisa was born a few years later. Steve loved being outdoors from the time...

Nov 21, 2021

Wife of Gordon Carlson. Memorial services will be live streamed on Hutchins Facebook page.

Teresa Elaine (Snodgrass) Carlson was born in Gilstrap, Kentucky on April 14, 1949 to William Ralph and Emma Rose (Stewart) Snodgrass. Teresa went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Sunday, November 21, 2021 after a long illness.

Teresa fervently...

Nov 17, 2021

We will attempt to live stream the service for Mariann on Hutchins Funeral Home Facebook page.

Mariann Lee Davisson, daughter of August and Anna (Adam) Jesse, was born on February 24th, 1931, near Wilcox, Nebraska. She was one of seven girls. She passed from this life Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home in Franklin, Nebraska at...

Nov 16, 2021

Direct cremation services were selected. The service will be live streamed on Hutchins Face Book Page.

Don Eugene Overleese was born April 27, 1937, at the Webster County Hospital in Red Cloud, NE.  He was the second child of Claud and Mae (Kness) Overleese.

He attended grade school at District 18 just east of the family...

Nov 15, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Judy A. McWilliams. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 11, 2021

Peter's wishes were for cremation services. A private family inurnment will be some time in the future.

Nov 10, 2021

Sandra Ann Herden passed away on Wednesday, November 10 after a two year bout with colon and esophageal cancers. Born June 3, 1941 to Stanley and Helen (Wagner) Stevens, Sandra grew up in Milwaukee, WI and graduated from Rufus King High School. She began her career as a waitress and secretary while raising four daughters Michelle Henne (Tom); Pamela...

Oct 26, 2021

Service will be lived streamed on the Hutchins Facebook page.

Randall Lee Stover was born on July 23, 1952 in Alma, Nebraska to Lyle and Delpha Stover. He passed away on October 26, 2021, at the age of 69, in Grand Island, Nebraska.

Randy attended school in Franklin where he graduated with the Franklin High...

Oct 25, 2021

Funeral Mass will be live streamed on Hutchins Facebook Page.

Family invites those in attendance of the funeral to join them for lunch following services at the Fairgrounds Activity Center.

Richard Theodore McNiff,  born in Minden, Nebraska, April 25, 1947, ascended to God’s arms on October 25, 2021 at the age of 74...

Oct 3, 2021

Crystal Dierking Hoskins was born October 30, 1947 at Naponee, Nebraska, the daughter of Adam and Mary Belle (Allen) Dierking. She grew up on the family farm northwest of Naponee. In her younger years she attended Naponee schools and graduated from Franklin High school with the Class of 1965.

Following graduation, Crystal went to work for the...

Sep 29, 2021

JuNelle Darlene Ortgiesen Carey was born to Dirk and Anna (Frandsen) Ortgiesen on December 25th, 1925. She passed from this life Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the Arbor Care Center, Franklin, Nebraska.

JuNelle graduated from Upland high school in 1944. On June 24, 1946 she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Carey. To this union were...

Sep 10, 2021

Obituary of Everett W. Smith

Everett Walter Smith (Smitty), 91, of Canon City, Colorado died Friday, September 10, 2021 at his home in Canon City.

Funeral arrangements are being made by Hutchins Funeral Home Franklin, Nebraska with cremation services being handled by Harwood Funeral Home, Canon City, Colorado. Graveside services and inurnment with...

Sep 2, 2021

Karla J. Johnson entered this life on March 21, 1943, and departed with her angels by her side on September 8, 2021. The Macon Prairie was her first home—one-room, country school District 25, up the road from the family farm—and she graduated high school in Franklin, NE. She was baptized and confirmed at Emmanuel’s Lutheran Church near Hildreth and...