Funeral Services Held for Longtime Creighton Resident

Ronald Laible, age 81, remembered by community at St. Andrew's Catholic Church

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:13pm

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An extremely blurred, impressionistic photograph showing the soft, warm glow of light filtering through rain-streaked glass, evoking the somber yet reflective mood of a small-town funeral service.The quiet, reflective atmosphere of a small-town funeral service honors the memory of a beloved community member.Shelby Today

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 for Ronald Laible, an 81-year-old longtime resident of Creighton, Nebraska who previously lived in Shelby, Nebraska. The services took place at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Bloomfield, Nebraska, with Reverend Marcus Knecht officiating and burial following at Magnet Cemetery in Magnet, Nebraska.

Why it matters

Laible's passing marks the end of an era for the close-knit Creighton community, where he had been a fixture for decades. His funeral service provided an opportunity for friends, family, and neighbors to come together and honor his memory.

The details

Visitation for Laible was held on Monday, April 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, followed by a 7:00 pm Wake Service. The funeral mass took place the next morning at 10:30 am, with Reverend Marcus Knecht presiding. Laible passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Avera Creighton Hospital. Brockhaus Funeral Home in Bloomfield was in charge of the arrangements.

  • Visitation was held on Monday, April 6, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
  • The Wake Service took place on Monday, April 6, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
  • The funeral mass was held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30 am.
  • Laible passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

The players

Ronald Laible

An 81-year-old longtime resident of Creighton, Nebraska who previously lived in Shelby, Nebraska.

Reverend Marcus Knecht

The celebrant who officiated Laible's funeral mass at St. Andrew's Catholic Church.

Brockhaus Funeral Home

The funeral home in Bloomfield, Nebraska that was in charge of the arrangements.

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The takeaway

Laible's funeral service brought the Creighton community together to remember a beloved longtime resident, highlighting the importance of honoring those who have contributed to the fabric of a small town over many decades.