Word has been received of the death of Scott E. Mason age 72 of Long Pine, NE. Scott Mason passed away Wednesday (May 28, 2025) at the Rock County Hospital Long Term Care in Bassett, NE.
Per his wishes, no services will be held.
SURVIVORS INCLUDE:
Wife: Christy Mason of Long Pine
Daughters: Penny (Bart) Waits of Ainsworth, NE
Heather (Vince) Ruhe of Grand Island, NE
Jessica Turpin of Long Pine
Courtney McLeod of Hastings, NE
Amanda Siebol of ________, WA
& Miranda Ryan of Sierra Vista, AZ
Numerous GC & GGC
Siblings: Deb (Jim) Ferguson of St. Joseph, MO
Milissa (Michael) Lade of Hastings
Suzi Wilson of Grand Island
Mark (Kathy) Mason of Oklahoma City, OK
& Grant Mason of Grand Island
Along with nieces, nephews and other family members
Hoch Funeral Home of Ainsworth is assisting with arrangements.
To leave an online condolence, please visit www.hochfuneralhome.com.
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1320 E 4th St, Ainsworth, NE 69210

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