Jana Lynn (Yost) Watts, 54 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at her daughter’s home in DeWitt surrounded by family on Friday, November 7, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1971 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Martin and Lynnda (Sardeson) Yost. Jana gradu

Maxine I. Gowen, a beloved soul whose radiant spirit blessed this world for 83 heartfelt years, sadly left us on Sunday, November 2, 2025. A longtime resident of Beatrice, she was born on April 9th, 1942, to the late Renken and Etta M. (Fossler) Forden, w

Penny Sue Phillips, 55 of Schuyler, Nebraska, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the St. Elizabeth's Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born on June 20, 1970, in Beatrice, Nebraska to Marvin

David Francis Pinkerton, was born in Beatrice, Nebraska on June 4, 1968, and spent the entirety of his life in the town he loved. He passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025. David was a humble man with a heart full of compassion. He was an inspiring fig

Darrell M. Rains, 87 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on March 24, 1938 at the Odell Hospital to Hiram “Bill” and Esther (Skow) Rains. Darrell lived his ch

Harvey E. Cramer, 89, of Beatrice, passed away Sunday morning, November 2, 2025, at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Center. He was born on November 17, 1935, in Beatrice to Eilert and Emma (Meints) Cramer. Harvey attended school in Blue Springs and Holmesvill

Lucinda L. “Cindy” Lawson, 67, of Beatrice unexpectedly passed away, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on January 31, 1958, in Beatrice to Ralph and Sadie (Fossler) Saathoff. Cindy graduated from Beatrice High School and sp

Clara Ann (Krikava) Vrtiska, 96 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on August 1, 1929 on a farm south of Virginia to August and Anna (Dezort) Krikava. Clara attended grade

Melinda G. Parde, 87, of Adams, passed away on Friday morning, October 31, 2025, at Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams. She was born on October 30, 1938, to Ollie and Teda (Busboom) Harms. Melinda was baptized on November 11, 1938, and later confirmed

Vernon L. McAlister, of Beatrice, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2025, at Fallbrook Memory Care in Lincoln. He was born on November 3, 1948, in Beatrice to Willard and Emma (Johnson) McAlister. Vernon graduated from Beatrice High School in 19

Fern Elizabeth (Rahe) Sell was born on June 27, 1933 at Harbine, to William and Clara (Jordening) Rahe. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Harbine, and was married to Delwin “Buzz” Sell on February 26, 1956 at that same ch

Mariane Elizabeth (Barnes) Young Noakes passed away Sunday, October 26th, 2025, at the age of 101. She was born April 12, 1924, in Upland California to Thomas C. and Elizabeth M. Barnes. She graduated from Ventura California High School in Ventura, Califo

Chad C. Sell, 40, of Beatrice passed away from natural causes on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his home. He was born on April 28, 1985, in Lincoln and was baptized at Centenary United Methodist Church of Beatrice. Chad graduated from Beatrice High School

Carol J. Elliott, 91 years of age, of Beatrice passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1934 to Harvey and Esther Kreuscher in Clatonia and was a 1952 graduate of Beatrice High School. She and Richard (Dick) Elliott

Lois F. Vandegrift, age 86 of Beatrice passed away on October 21, 2025 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation.

Dennis Eugene Steele, devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, 73, of Fairbury, Nebraska, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on October 17, 2025. Born on March 28, 1952 in Fairbury, Nebraska. Dennis was a man who always put

Wesley Dean Corter, 80 years of age, of Salina, Kansas, formerly of Beatrice passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1945 in Beatrice to William and Mary (Witcofski) Corter. No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be

Robert James "Bob" Ossowski, age 84 of Wymore died on October 18, 2025 at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center.

Herbert “Herb” Hansel, Jr., age 82, formerly of Beatrice, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His loving wife, Mary Lee (Gierhart) Hansel, age 84, formerly of Beatrice, Nebraska passed away on Thursday, Octo

Dale L. Marr, 78, of Beatrice passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 4, 1947, and graduated from Beaver Crossing High School. Dale served his country in the United States Army for two years during the Vietnam War. He lived

John Edward Henderson was born June 3, 1930, and passed away May 7th, 2025. He was born in Hebron, NE and later moved to Beatrice in 1931. He passed away peacefully with his wife by his side in San Juan Capistrano, CA. In 1954, John joined his father work

Arlean G. (Drewes) Goodson, 95 years of age, of Seward, formerly of Beatrice passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025 at Ridgewood Rehabilitation and Care Center in Seward. She was born on July 27, 1930 in Fairbury to Herman and Clara (Hinz) Drewes. Arlean

Marjorie M. "Marge" DeRock passed away at her home in Wymore on October 16, 2025.

Larry Foreman was born in Beatrice, NE, USA on October 11, 1942, and passed away at his daughter's home in Beatrice on October 9, 2025. A spirited and witty man, Larry lived a life full of love for his family and friends. He was a graduate of Kearney Stat

Nina Fruehling, 79, of Beatrice, NE, passed away on October 14, 2025. Nina was born on August 25, 1946, to Alvin and Ortha Hansen. She graduated from Beatrice High School in 1966. After graduation, she worked in Tecumseh, Nebraska, for Campbell’s So

Ina G. Jurgens, 98, of Adams passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams. She was born in Virginia on May 10, 1927, to Gerhard and Elizabeth (Waltke) Janssen. Ina was baptized on May 27, 1927, and confirmed at the Ameri

Obituary of Fred L. Applegarth Fred L. Applegarth, the son of John E. Applegarth and Ruby Irene (Boston) Applegarth, was born August 2, 1938 in rural Morrowville, Kansas and passed away on October 6, 2025 at the Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville,

Dennis E. Morgan, 80 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on November 26, 1944 in York to Patrick and Elizabeth (Clausen) Morgan. Dennis served his country in the United

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlena Sue "Dolly" (Workman) Sullivan, on March 20th, 2025.

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

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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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

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, 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 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 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 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 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

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 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, 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) 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, 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 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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 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, 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, 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, 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, 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