Newell Jl Obituary
The world bids farewell to Newell Jl of Columbus, Nebraska, departing on November 22, 2025 at the age of 87. Newell leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Willie Newell and Nell Newell (Tierce); his wife Catherine Taylor Newell (Kathryn "Dianne" Newell); and his son-in-law Mick Whisenhunt. He is survived by: his daughter Lori Olmstead (Mark) of Brentwood, CA; his grandson Connor Whisenhunt; his stepgranddaughters, Mallory and Kayla OlmsteadDaughter Stephanie Larsen (Mike) of Columbus; his grandsons, Ben Larsen (Krysti) and Cody Larsen (Shayla); his great grandchildren, Rudy Larsen, Westley Larsen, Jack Larsen, Noelle Larsen, Juniper Larsen and Sawyer Larsen; his daughter April Reed (Vince) of Columbus; his grandchildren, Colton Reed and Emily Reed; his brother James Newell (Paula); and his sisters-in-law, Martha McDowell of Maine and Margaret McDowell of California Many. He is also survived by Many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of plants and flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Columbus Christian School or to Royal Family Kids.
