Obituaries 

Deryl Dean Fox
Deryl Dean Fox

Deryl Dean Fox, known to many as Dean, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024, at the age of 71. He was born on November 13, 1952, in Fairbury, NE, where he lived his entire life. Dean had a passion for life and cherished the time spent with his family

Lyle Richard Olson
May 7th, 8:08 AM CDT
Becky S. Whitehead
May 6th, 1:33 PM CDT
Norvin D. Buhr
May 6th, 11:58 AM CDT
James L. Hays
May 3rd, 8:41 AM CDT
Louise Heck Perry

Louise Heck Perry

In Loving Memory of Louise Heck Perry Louise Heck Perry, a cherished soul whose kindness and compassion touched the lives of many, passed away on April 30, 2024. She was 96 years old. Born on April 26, 1927, in the picturesque town of Raton, New Mexico, L

Janice L. (Kubik) Ebeling

Janice L. (Kubik) Ebeling

Janice L. (Kubik) Ebeling, 72, of Fairbury passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 29, 2024. She was born on July 7, 1951, to Sylvester and Lorna (Menke) Kubik in Beatrice. She graduated from Beatrice High School and worked at the Good Samari

Sharon M. "Teddy" (Volesky) Albert

Sharon M. "Teddy" (Volesky) Albert

Sharon M. “Teddy” Albert (Volesky), 82, of Beatrice, Neb., formerly of Marysville, passed away on April 24, 2024 at Beatrice Community Hospital. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. Th

Nancy Jo Beckley

Nancy Jo Beckley

Nancy Jo Beckley, 88, of Auburn passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Auburn. She graduated from Sterling High School and worked as an RN and a Nurse’s Aide. Nancy also lived in Sterling, Beatrice and most recentl

Gary D. Harrington

Gary D. Harrington

Gary D. Harrington, 82, of Beatrice, died Sunday morning, April 28, 2024 at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center. He was born on June 21, 1941 at St. Paul, MN and graduated from Mt. Diablo High School in California. Gary received his bachelor’s degree

June Ellen (Rutan) James

June Ellen (Rutan) James

June Ellen (Rutan) James, 89, of Wymore passed away peacefully on March 27, 2024. at Whispering Winds Cottages in Beatrice.

Connie L. Mahloch

Connie L. Mahloch

Connie L. Mahloch, 65, of Plymouth passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 26, 2024. She was born December 3, 1958, in Beatrice to Duaine and Alice “Vi” (Hollingsworth) Blaser. She worked as a carhop at A&W in high school and gra

John Leroy Ottersberg

John Leroy Ottersberg

John Leroy Ottersberg, 87 years of age, of Beatrice, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1937 on a farm near Filley to Harm and Anke (Ideus) Ottersberg. John married Gloria Hevelone on January 5, 1957 in Wymore. H

Lee Ellen (Johnson) Benash

Lee Ellen (Johnson) Benash

Lee Ellen (Johnson) Benash, 67 years of age, of Lincoln, formerly Beatrice, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 after a long battle with dementia and more recently, cancer. She was born on December 19, 1956 in Peoria, Illinois to William and Lorna (S

Marvin H. Schultis

Marvin H. Schultis

Marvin Henry Schultis, 84, of Fairbury NE passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. Marvin was born on May 2, 1939, to hard-working parents, Irvin George Schultis and Edna Iona Haake Schultis as their firstborn child. He grew up on a farm south of Harbine NE un

Judy Marie Weers

Judy Marie Weers

Judy Marie Weers was born in Omaha to Fritz and Erma (Janssen) Gunther on March 16, 1947. She was baptized shortly thereafter into God's family. Judy confessed her baptismal faith in the rite of Confirmation in 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church, Harbine, Nebra

Arthur W. Duitsman

Arthur W. Duitsman

Arthur William Duitsman passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024 at his home. He was born August 28, 1942 to Heye and Grace Duitsman at Beatrice Nebraska. Arthur was served seven years in the Nebraska National Guard and was honorably discharged. Throughou

Esther Louise (Stelling) Reed

Esther Louise (Stelling) Reed

Esther Louise (Stelling) Reed, 83, of Hebron, NE, passed away April 16, 2024, at her home. She was born June 1, 1940, to John & Irene (Snodgrass) Stelling in Chariton, IA. Esther spent her youth helping her parents on their farm and was involved in girls&

Helen Fegter

Helen Fegter

Helen Clara Fegter was born April 10, 1928 in rural Deshler Nebraska to Louis and Grace Schultz. The youngest of 4 children. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler Nebraska. Helen attended and graduated Deshler High School.

Charles L. Willey

Charles L. Willey

Charles Leonard Willey April 23, 1933 – June 19, 2023 Charles L. Willey passed away at the age of 90. Charles and Fern had three children, John, Cindy and Connie. Charles was a fireman for Los Angeles County in California for 35 years. He was a Capt

James Allen "Jim" Daniels

James Allen "Jim" Daniels

James Allen Daniels, affectionately known as Jim, 78 years of age, of DeWitt, NE, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024 in Lincoln, NE. He was born on March 4, 1946 in Beatrice, NE to Clyde and Ileta (Wilson) Daniels, and attended DeWitt elementary and hi

Jose M. Alvarez

Jose M. Alvarez

Jose M. Alvarez, 90, of Beatrice passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at the Beatrice Community Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1933 in Harlingen, TX and graduated from high school in Texas. Jose worked for ten years at the Great Western Sugar Beet

Ruth E. Siems

Ruth E. Siems

Ruth Elaine Siems, a woman of immeasurable dedication, reliability, compassionate love, and courageous spirit, passed into eternal life on April 17, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born in Beatrice, NE, on June 20, 1942. Ruth married Roger Siems on Septem

R. Douglas Horrocks

R. Douglas Horrocks

R. Douglas Horrocks, 89 years of age, of Lincoln, formerly of Beatrice passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1935 to Darrell and LaNora (Carter) Horrocks of Meadow Grove. Doug attended rural Schools through 8th grade and graduated

Debra Sue Krivan

Debra Sue Krivan

Debra Sue Krivan, affectionately known as Debbie or Deb, was born on August 14, 1955, in Beatrice, Nebraska. A thoughtful, generous, loyal, and supportive woman, Debra carried these qualities throughout her life, touching the hearts of many. She spent mos

Lenhart Fritzen

Lenhart Fritzen

Lenhart Fritzen, 97, of rural Beatrice passed away on April 13, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Journey House in Lincoln. He was born on November 10, 1926 at Beatrice and attended Logan Center Country School. He married Helen Leners on February 8, 19

Terry E. Hobaugh

Terry E. Hobaugh

Terry E. Hobaugh, 64, of Lincoln passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Saunders Medical Center. He was born on April 27, 1959 in Beatrice. He graduated from Beatrice High School where he competed in basketball, football, and track. After high schoo

Carol L. Barber

Carol L. Barber

Our dear mother, Carol L. Barber sadly passed away on April 10, 2024, at the age of 83 at Good Samaritan – Angel’s Landing Beatrice, NE after a long battle of dementia. She was born on December 25, 1940, in Fairbury, NE to Samuel C. and Fannie

Jeanine Anne Stritzke

Jeanine Anne Stritzke

Jeanine Anne (Davis) Stritzke, 75, of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away on Saturday April 6th at Brookestone Acres in Columbus, Nebraska. Jeanine was born on October 8, 1948, in Lafayette, Indiana. Her parents, Chester Paul Davis Jr and Clara Irene (Hotchkis

Donald E. "Cowboy Don" Finch

Donald E. "Cowboy Don" Finch

Donald Eugene Finch, affectionately known as "Cowboy Don," was born on January 17, 1932, in Odell, Nebraska. He passed away on April 11, 2024. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1949. Don served his country in the United States Navy from April 18,

Janile Ruth Roesler

Janile Ruth Roesler

Janile Ruth Roesler, daughter of Henry and Ida (Marschman) Schwisow, was born near Tobias on April 28, 1930. She was baptized on May 18, 1930, at Zion Lutheran Church of Tobias by Rev. W. G. Nau. Janile confessed her baptismal faith in the rite of Confirm

Bernice L. Parde

Bernice L. Parde

Bernice L. (Jobman) Parde, 95, joined her heavenly family on March 18, 2024, while at the Beatrice Community Hospital. She was born on November 22, 1928, in Beatrice to Reinhard and Teda (Jurgens) Jobman. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at Emmanu

Henry G. Itzen

Henry G. Itzen

Henry G. Itzen was born June 5, 1930 to parents Henry D. & Renste (Mier) Itzen, one of 6 children. He died April 30, 2020.

Berniece M. Wieters

Berniece M. Wieters

Berniece Malinda Wieters, 93, Hanover, Kan., passed away Friday evening, April 24, 2020, at Hanover Long Term Care, a place she grew to love and had called home since August 2011. She was born Feb. 10, 1927, the daughter of Albert and Nettie (Behrens) Kna

Viola M. Cumro

Viola M. Cumro

Viola Mae Cumro passed away on April 21, 2020 at the age of 99 when God called her home from Gardenside Nursing Home in Fairbury, Nebraska. Viola is survived by her husband: Maurice “Pete” Cumro; her stepsister: Lois Mueller; her children: Cha

Terry Dean Shissler

Terry Dean Shissler

Terry Dean Shissler, 69, was born February 13, 1951 in Ontario, Oregon, the son of Dean and Mildred (Burnett) Shissler. He passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at his home in Des Moines, IA.Terry proudly served his country as a sergeant in the Air Force duri

Donna M. Drees

Donna M. Drees

Donna Marie Drees, 88 of Daykin, Nebraska passed away March 26, 2020 at her home. She was born October 27, 1931 to Herbert & Alma (Jordening) Maschman in Daykin. She is survived by daughters Beth (Bob) Rut of Hanover, KS, Jan (Bill) Hogue of Geneva, NE, F

Ruby Ebeling

Ruby Ebeling

Ruby Ebeling 75 of Fairbury, formerly Steele City pass away March 13, 2020 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born August 27, 1944 at Drywood Township, Kansas to Harry and Goldie Endicott Warthen. She is survived by daughters, Tammy and Allen Li

Edna J. Dein

Edna J. Dein

Edna Joan (Busing) Dein, 95, of Fairbury, passed away March 22, 2020 at JCH&L in Fairbury, NE. She was born November 21, 1925 in Alexandria, NE to George and Elizabeth (Landkamer) Busing.Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, George Edward De

Madeline M. Kapke

Madeline M. Kapke

Madeline Lemmon Kapke, 73, of Fairbury died on March 18, 2020 at her home surrounded by loving family. She was born the 5th child to Orval and Beulah (Thornburg) Lemmon on October 12, 1946. Being raised in Fairbury, she attended East Ward school and Fairb

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth Jean Corbin Torrey was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on August 18, 1944 to Jack E and Ilma Jean Corbin. She died on March 7, 2020 in Fairbury Nebraska at age 75. She was baptized in Fairbury on June 10, 1945. She spent her childhood in Fairbury, Ne

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Services for Shirley Hasbrouck have been postponed to a later date. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. www.gerdesmeyerfh.com

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Shirley A. Hasbrouck

Shirley A. Hasbrouck, 74, of Fairbury passed away March 6, 2020 at her home. She was born October 17, 1945 to John & Elsie (Lange) Graham in Clay Center, Nebraska. Services will be Friday, March 20, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in Fairbury.

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth (Beth) Weiner

Elizabeth Jean Corbin Torrey was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on August 18, 1944 to Jack E and Ilma Jean Corbin. She died on March 7, 2020 in Fairbury Nebraska at age 75. She was baptized in Fairbury on June 10, 1945. She spent her childhood in Fairbury, Ne

Glen R. Blobaum

Glen R. Blobaum

Glen Robert Blobaum passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24th at the age of 68. He was born in Fairbury Nebraska, third of three children, to Alfred and Evelyn Blobaum. He graduated from University of Nebraska-Kearney with a Drama degree and worked

Randy L. Folkers

Randy L. Folkers

Randy Lee Folkers, 67, of Fairbury, NE passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on February 22, 2020.He was born January 25, 1953 to Noel and Opal (Bartlett) in Beatrice, NE. Randy graduated from Fairbury High School in 1972 where he excell

Richard W. Schnuelle

Richard W. Schnuelle

Richard Wayne Schnuelle, 92, of Rural Diller, NE passed away February 20, 2020 at Homestead House in Beatrice. He was born September 13, 1927 to Oscar August & Ida Lydia (Engelmann) Schnuelle at Harbine, Nebraska. He was baptized October 23, 1927 by Pasto

Bruce L. Swartz

Bruce L. Swartz

It is with great sadness that the family of Bruce Swartz, 65, of Fairbury, Nebraska announces his passing on February 15, 2020. Bruce was born on February 3rd, 1955 in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at Saint Michael’s Catholic Chu

Virginia L. Lottman

Virginia L. Lottman

Virginia LeNell (Vaughn) Lottman, daughter of Clay Price Vaughn Sr, and Minta Wilhelmina Ridder was born on May 2, 1924, rural Endicott, Ne. and died Feb 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was baptized 4-20-1930 and confirmed at the

Mary J. Rhoden

Mary J. Rhoden

Mary J. Rhoden, 72, of Fairbury, NE passed away February 7, 2020 at Beatrice Health & Rehabilitation. She was born February 24, 1947 to Arthur & Ernestine (Smith) Brownell in Concordia, KS. Services will be Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Gerd

Jerome (Jerry) Likens

Jerome (Jerry) Likens

Jerome (Jerry) L. Likens, 85 of Fairbury passed away February 4, 2020 at JCH & L Gardenside in Fairbury. He was born October 19, 1934 to Louis J. & Faith Isabelle (Hinds) Likens in Fairbury. Survivors are wife Bobbi of Steele City, sons Tony (Lana) Likens

Jean Patton

Jean Patton

Jean Patton, 92 of Fairbury, passed away February 5, 2020 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born November 17, 1927 to Theodore Jesse & Nellie Marie (Drake) Maple in Fairbury. Survivors are daughter Mary Lou (Harold) Schwartz of Hanover, KS, son

Lewis L. Bales

Lewis L. Bales

Lewis Loren Bales passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on January 31, 2020 at the age of 73. He was born in Fairbury, Nebraska to Jean (Harris) and Lewis Dale Bales. Lewie graduated from Fairbury High School in 1965, and he enlisted in the Nav

Vonia (Dutch) Lorraine Scheer

Vonia (Dutch) Lorraine Scheer

Vonia (Dutch) Lorraine Scheer, 90 of Fairbury passed away January 21, 2020 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born March 12, 1929 to Donald and Margaret Welsh in Washington County, Kansas. Dutch graduated from Fairbury High School in 1947. She m

Lois L. Yantz

Lois L. Yantz

Lois L. Yantz, 86 of Fairbury passed away January 13, 2020 at Gardenside. She was born November 21, 1933 in Fairbury. Services will be Monday, January 20, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church in Fairbury. The family will greet friends Sunday afte

Maxine L. Hoppe

Maxine L. Hoppe

Maxine Lillian (Ruhnke) Hoppe of Fairbury, NE, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the age of 91. Maxine was born to Max and Augusta (Krause) Ruhnke on June 6, 1928 in Fairbury, NE. She grew up as the youngest of five children and graduated from Fai

Delbert P. Zweifel

Delbert P. Zweifel

Delbert P. Zweifel, 78 of Fairbury, passed away January 1, 2020 in Lincoln. He was born January 26, 1941 to Paul E. & Grace M (Junker) Zweifel in Washington, KS. Delbert attended School District #61 and graduated from Fairbury High school. He married Mari

Nyla V. Stanton

Nyla V. Stanton

Nyla V. Stanton, 85, of Fairbury, passed away December 26, 2019 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. Nyla was born October 9, 1934 in Hollenberg, KS to Lyle and Oma (Sand) Dewey. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 28 at 2 P.M. at the United

Lylice M. Schmidt

Lylice M. Schmidt

Lylice M. Schmidt, 92 of Fairbury passed away December 14, 2019 in Fairbury. She was born June 30, 1927 to Louis & Maude Busch at Hallam, NE. Services will be Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:00 at Grace Lutheran Church. Burial will be at 9:30 at Immanuel

Phil H. Heidelk

Phil H. Heidelk

Phil H. Heidelk, 88, of Fairbury passed away October 27, 2019 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born October 28, 1931 to Henry & Ruby (Childers) Heidelk in Fairbury. Services will be at a later date. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arr

Donald R. Aken, Sr.

Donald R. Aken, Sr.

Donald Ray Aken Sr was born on May 11, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska and gained his wings on December 6, 2019 at the age of 79. Don lived at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was born to the parents of Orville E. Aken and Faye Theo Aken. He had

Edward F. Claeys

Edward F. Claeys

Edward Francis Claeys was born on October 25, 1937, in Beatrice Nebraska to Edward & Rose (Vondenkamp) Claeys. Edward passed away on November 25, 2019 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury Nebraska at the age of 82. Edward graduated high school in Axtell Ka

Reiner J. Hein

Reiner J. Hein

Reiner J. Hein, 64 of Fairbury, passed away November 2, 2019 at his home. He was born October 15, 1955 to August & Muriel (Eckhoff) Hein in Fairbury. Services will be Thursday, November 7, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the Baptist Church in Fairbury. The family w

Ivan L. Ayers

Ivan L. Ayers

Ivan L. Ayers, 91, formally of Fairbury passed away on November 1st at Thayer County Health Services in Hebron, NE. Ivan was the firstborn son of George & Pearl (Haggart) Ayers in Delphos, Kansas on October 10, 1928. He lived most of his youth and early a

Dana L. Reeder

Dana L. Reeder

Dana L. Reeder, 74 of Fairbury, NE passed away October 27, 2019 at his home. He was born February 11, 1945 to Delos & Georgine (Long) Reeder in Englewood, CO. Cremation has taken place, there are no services scheduled at this time. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Ho

Lisbeth A. Falos

Lisbeth A. Falos

Lisbeth A. Falos, 53 of Fairbury, passed away October 21, 2019 in Fairbury. She was born April 22, 1966 to Jim & Joanne (Hoffman) Lange in Farmington, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. www.gerdesmeyerfh.com

Eric "Rick" Danley

Eric "Rick" Danley

Eric “Rick” L. Danley, age 71, of Fort Wayne, IN, formally of Omaha died Monday, August 19, 2019 at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne. Rick was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 28, 1948 to the late Bernard and Betty (Blauvelt) Danley. He

Gayle M. Kujath

Gayle M. Kujath

It is with great sadness that the family of Gayle Marie Kujath announces her passing on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at the age of 81 years. She was born on August 11, 1938 in Thompson, Nebraska to Harold and Mildred (Knight) Littrell. Gayle married Arthur

Doris B. (Anderson) Moellenberndt

Doris B. (Anderson) Moellenberndt

Doris Betty (Anderson) Moellenberndt, 86, passed away peacefully on October 9th, 2019 in Fairbury. She was born August 9th, 1933 in Takotna, Alaska to Ralph and Katherine Anderson. In 1952 she married Roland Moellenberndt in Anchorage, AK. The couple resi