Hastings resident Martha A. Dougherty, 90, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, NE.

 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.lbvfh.com. Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center is serving the family.

 

Martha was born on January 31, 1935, in Formoso, KS to Clarence and Helen (Stevens) Simmons. She graduated from Burr Oak High School. Martha enjoyed watching WWE wrestling, going to garage sales, and spending time with her dog, Riley.

 

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Pamela Brown; and brothers and sisters; Don Simmons, Clarence Junior Simmons, Betty Gonzela, and Paul Simmons.

 

SURVIVORS:

Children & Spouse: Debra & Chris Ditto

Calvin Smith

Mark Smith

 

Grandchildren & Spouses: Michquel & Mark Bonser

Christopher Barnes

Brandy Steffen

Jessica & David Vanstan

Kevin Smith

Nikki Barnes

Desirae & Mike Cardenas

Johnathan & Sdel Kussman

Amber & Spencer Larsen

 

Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren

 

Brothers & Sisters: Calvin Simmons Margaret McCullough (Bruce) Ila Rohla Sharon Brown