Spencer D. Lohse, age 37, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, died November 24, 2025. Visitation is Thursday, December 4, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hanover Mortuary. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday,

Jacquelyn "Jackie" J. Stake, 88, of Beatrice died on Tuesday morning, November 25, 2025, at the Beatrice Good Samaritan Society of Beatrice. She was born on December 26, 1936 on a farm between Liberty and Burchard to William H. and E. Irene Morris. The fa

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Clayton Leonard Scott on November 24, 2025, just two days shy of his 94th birthday. Clay was born on November 26, 1931, in Bennet, NE. Clay married Carol Baker on June 3, 1962 in Wymore. He achieved

Roger Galen Haack, born on the 11th of March, 1942, east of Elk Creek, Nebraska, passed away on the 22nd of November, 2025. Known for his compassionate and humble nature, Roger spent most of his life tirelessly serving his community. A supportive and thou

Michael “Mike” Shane Russell, 68 years of age, of Beatrice passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on July 12, 1957, in Glendale, California to Robert P. and JoAnn E. (Caspers) Russell. Mik

Betty Jane Smith May 15, 1941 — November 17, 2025 Odell Nebraska Betty Jane (Adsit) Smith, age 84, of Adams, Nebraska, passed away on November 17, 2025, at Gold Crest Nursing Home in Adams. She was born on her family’s ranch in Kirby, Montana,

Eleanor I. Schwan was born on March 1, 1928 in Daykin, NE to Ben & Emma Marschman, and she passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025 at the age of 97. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Daykin and later confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church

Bonnie D. King, 82, of Pueblo, Colorado, and a former resident of Wymore and Beatrice, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Her life was characterized by deep devotion to her family, a spiri

With fond memories and heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Anna Josephine Wollenburg, on November 21, 2025.

Christopher Michael Ray, known affectionally as Chris or "Melvin" to his close friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025. He was born in Beatrice, NE, on May 25, 1972 to Gary and Barbara (Mueller) Ray. He and Kristie Ray were married

Christine Anne Osmond was born on May 21, 1956, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to Curtis and Olive (Norrell) Hoyme. She passed away on November 7, 2025, at BryanLGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 17 days. Christine was one

Darrell Fredrich Fett was the son of Dora and Fred Fett. He was born at home September 18, 1934, on the farm near Reynolds, Nebraska, weighing 9 pounds 8 ounces. He graduated from Reynolds High School in 1953 where he had played basketball and ran track.

Donald Lee Itzen, age 88, passed away on November 14th, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 17th, 1937, on a farm south of Concordia, Kansas to Henry D. and Renste (Mier Onnen), the youngest of 6 kids. His family moved to Gilead Nebraska w

Roland David Crays, age 87, of Tobias, Nebraska passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family members and his beloved four-legged furry companion, Bear. Rollie was born February 4, 1938 in Tobias, a son of the late Donald and

Larry W. Trumble, 77, of Beatrice, passed away on November 21, 2025, at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. He was born on August 17, 1948, in Concordia, Kansas, to Charles and Lena (Cyr) Trumble. Larry grew up in Greenleaf, Kansas, and graduated from Gre

David Gary Smith passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on September 9, 1946, in Beatrice to Jack G. and Betty I. (Gary) Smith. Dave graduated from Beatrice High School in 1964 and entered the United States Navy on August

It is with loving hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Scott Allen Schroeder. He was born September 12, 1960, and passed away on November 7, 2025, with deep faith in Christ and a life full of love, creativity, and prayer. He was baptized and

Debra Syas, 61, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. She was born in Omaha on June 20, 1964, to Robert and Sharon (Garner) Syas. Debra had a free-spirited soul. She had an unconditional love for animals, especially horses.

We celebrate the life of Gregory Lee "Greg" Jack, born on November 14, 1971, in Eugene, OR, who passed away on November 13, 2025, 1 day shy of his 54th birthday.

Marlene Ruth Busboom, age 89, of Adams, passed away peacefully Thursday night, November 13, 2025, at Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams. She was born on January 11, 1936, in Beatrice to Martin and Engelina (Tholen) DeBuhr. Marlene graduated from Filley

Ronald L. "Ron" Scott, 78, died Saturday November 8, 2025 at UNMC in Omaha, NE. Visitation will be 9 a.m., Saturday, November 15 at the Washington Methodist Church with the funeral service following at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Fairbury C

Elnadean R. Singleton, 91, of Liberty, died Wednesday morning, November 12, 2025, at Whispering Winds Cottage in Beatrice. She was born on February 4, 1934, in Waterville, KS to Perry and Regina (Boeschling) Lohse. Elnadean graduated from Marysville High

Ralph Merlin Larsen, 96, of Beatrice passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, Ralph was born on August 23, 1929, in rural Virginia, Nebraska, to Clarence A. and Dora Loree (Le Poidevin) Larsen. Ralph attended Holmesville High School and graduated in 1947

Judy L. Collins, 82, of Beatrice passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday November 4, 2025. She was born on April 30, 1943, in Freeburn, Kentucky to Clarence and Ruby (Rutledge) Espy. Judy was one of ten children growing up in the Kentucky and West Virg

Marvin Lee Zimmerman, 85, of rural Plymouth passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025 in Lincoln, NE. Born to Ally and Florence (Felderman) Zimmerman on April 27, 1940, in Beatrice, NE, Marvin was a faithful and humble man who served his family and communit

Beverly Ruth (Provenzo) Irwin, 91 years of age, of Beatice passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. She was born on November 10, 1933 in Warren, Pennsylvania to Charles and Gwendolyn (Hogue) Provenzo. A full obi

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

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

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