Rodney L. "Rod" Chinn's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Columbus, Nebraska

Rodney L. "Rod" Chinn

January 29, 1947 - May 28, 2025 (78 years old)

Columbus, Nebraska

Rodney L. "Rod" Chinn's obituary , Passed away on May 28, 2025 in Columbus, Nebraska

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Rodney L. "Rod" Chinn

January 29, 1947 - May 28, 2025 (78 years old)

Columbus, Nebraska

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Rodney L. Chinn Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Rodney L. Chinn of Columbus, Nebraska, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 28, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rodney L. Chinn to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Leonard K. Chinn and Irene M. Chinn (Thurstonson); his stepfather Floyd Frizzell (Carol Frizzell); and his siblings-in-law, Ben Liss, Edward Liss, Mary and Jim Kosek.

He is survived by: his wife Helena Hansen (Liss); his stepdaughter Lori Bartels (Paul); his stepgranddaughter Shea of Merritt Island, FL.; his stepson Steve Hansen (Kim); his stepgrandchildren, Hunter, Riley and Deagan of Bethany, MO; his stepgreat-grandson Kaid; his brother Randy Chinn (Gay) of Columbus; his stepbrothers, Larry Frizzell (Melody) and Bruce Frizzell (Karen) of Silver Creek; and his siblings-in-law, Robert Liss (Peggy) of Aurora, CO., Jan Liss of Columbus and Patricia Liss of Fullerton. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the wishes of the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKown Funeral Home Inc



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Wed

June 04

Vigil service

St. Isidore Catholic Church
3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Wed

June 04

Visitation

St. Isidore Catholic Church
3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Thu

June 05

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Isidore Catholic Church
3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601

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