Rita A. Kirkegaard Obituary
We bid farewell to Rita A. Kirkegaard of Hastings, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 20, 2025 at the age of 94. Rita touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita A. Kirkegaard to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles F. Hanson and Florence Hanson (Robinson); her husband Milo Kirkegaard; her son David Kirkegaard; and her siblings, Earl (Patricia), Lewis (Joyce), Glen Hanson (Joan) and Mary.
She is survived by: her children, Marcia Smith (Dennis), Steven Kirkegaard (Jo Ann Gettig), Gary Kirkegaard (Tony) and Scott Kirkegaard (Patricia). She is also survived by Grandchildren: 12 Great-Grandchildren: 10 Numerous Nieces, Nephews, other extended family and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, June 26th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM. A rosary will be held on Wednesday, June 25th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center (1225 N Elm Ave, Hastings, NE 68901). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, June 26th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Michael's Catholic Church (721 Creighton Ave, Hastings, NE 68901). A burial will be held on Thursday, June 26th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the Parkview Cemetery (1246 N Elm Ave, Hastings, NE 68901).
Memorials may be given to the Hastings Catholic Schools Endowment Fund or Catholic Social Services.
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