Kevin L. Kruger, 49, of Beatrice, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 26, 1976 in Beatrice to Jerry and Karen (Stevens) Kruger. Kevin graduated from Beatrice High School in 1995. After high school he wo

Marjorie “Margie” Trauernicht of Beatrice passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born on January 2, 1933, in Beatrice to Adam and Cora (Gray) Hohbein. Margie lived her whole life in Beatrice. She graduated from Beatrice Senior High. In

Marian Grace (Parde) Drake, 95, Beatrice died Monday, April 21, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society of Beatrice. She was born on October 30, 1929, on a farm near Adams to Heye and Emma (Harms) Parde. On November 24, 1929, she was baptized at Zion Lutheran Chu

Marcia Ann Sitterley, 66, of Beatrice, joined her heavenly family on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1958, to Ernest and Ruth (Jurgens) Hroch in Beatrice. Marcia graduated from Barneston High School in 1976 and went on to attend the

On Easter morning, April 20, 2025, just before sunrise, the world said goodbye to a resilient soul, Larry Wise.

Steven Holliday was born on May 3, 1944, in Lewes DE, the oldest of two children of Myron and Marjorie Holliday. He grew up in Long Island KS on a small farm. Steven attended and graduated from Long Island High School in 1962. Steven joined the US Navy Ju

Gilbert J. Anson, 62, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Beatrice Community Hospital. He was born on August 20, 1962, in Omaha to Gilbert and Maxine (Fuller) Anson. In 1967 he moved to Beatrice State Developmental Center. Survivors in

Walter H. Oden, 98, of Beatrice, died on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at a Lincoln hospital. He was born on March 29, 1927, in Beatrice and attended Beatrice Public Schools. He served in the U.S. Army from June 26, 1945, until November 22, 1946. On August 14,

Lloyd Fay Warren, affectionately known as Dode, born June 13, 1943 in Oketo, Kansas, passed away on April 15, 2025, having spent the majority of his life in Beatrice, Nebraska. Known for being a dedicated, reliable, supportive, and thoughtful man. He was

David M. Niemeyer, 69, of rural Cortland passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Bryan East Medical Center surrounded by his wife and sons. He was born on March 25, 1956, to Gilbert & LaVina (Nelson) Niemeyer. He was baptized at home by Pastor Adolph Li

Paul James Heath, aged 71, of Burchard, NE, passed away on April 15, 2025, at CHI Health St. Elizabeth, Lincoln, NE. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 20, from 2-8 p.m. at Kinsley Mortuary in Marysville. The family will be present to receive friend

Joan Creevan, born October 12, 1937 in Beatrice, Nebraska, passed away on April 14, 2025.

RoseAnn Volz entered heaven to reunite with her family she has missed on April 10, 2025. She was surrounded by her family when she departed the earth. She was born on August 22, 1934 in Pawnee City to Elmer and Reva Hunzeker and had a younger brother, Ray

Robert “Bob” E. Conz, 64 years of age, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center. He was born on January 12, 1961 in Maryville, Missouri to Ralph and Helen (Emery) Conz. Bob worked for Farmland Foo

Melvin Eugene Reedy passed away at his home on April 13, 2025. No words can fully express the sorrow we feel in the loss of a loving and devoted husband, father, Papa, grandpa and friend.

Karen Louise Schneider entered this world on September 8, 1939. She was born in Deshler, Nebraska to Erwin and Mathilda Torbeck. She was baptized into the Lutheran Faith at her home in 1939. She graduated from Deshler High School in 1957. Karen moved to L

Irene Schoen passed away peacefully on Friday morning, April 11, 2025 at Gold Crest Retirement Center in Adams. She was born February 19, 1930 to Heye and Reka (Ideus) Parde. Irene was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church of Pickrell. Irene marr

David N. "Bubba" Skeens, of Wymore, Nebraska, passed away on April 11, 2025.

Marlene Ann Dorn, 87, of Beatrice passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Gold Crest Retirement Center of Adams. She was born on September 19, 1937, in Beatrice to Gerald and Emma (Giesman) Titkemeier. Marlene was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, Cla

Maddie Reace West was born into the presence of Jesus on April 10, 2025. She knew no pain - only warmth and love.

Cindy Aline Rainey, 55 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1969 in Needles, California to Donald and Janice (Mayhew) Rainey. Cindy graduated from Downey High School in Modesto, California. She m

Merlin Martin Meyer, age 86 of Wymore passed away on April 8, 2025 at Bryan Medical Center East surrounded by his family. He was born on January 2, 1939 to Arthur and Selma (Niemeier) Meyer.

AUGUST 3, 1944 – MARCH 17, 2025

Lorraine M. Novotny was born in Omaha Nebraska on July 15, 1967 to Robert T. and Kathryn L Alexander. Lorraine passed away on April 5, 2025 at Jefferson Community Health Center in Fairbury Nebraska. In life Lorraine loved her family, cats and working with

Robert Lee Maire was born November 30, 1940, in Mullen, NE, to John “Jack” and Mildred (Romell) Maire. He passed away on April 4, 2025, in Fairbury, NE, at the age of 84. Robert grew up in Mullen and attended Mullen Public Schools. He later re

Mary A. Divis, 67, of Pickrell, died Saturday night, April 5, 2025 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. She was born on December 22, 1957 in Ames, IA to Phil and Rita Baumel. Mary graduated from high school and then received her degree in engineering.

John Edwin Fischer, a humble and dedicated lifelong resident of Beatrice, Nebraska, passed away in Lincoln on April 4, 2025. Born on December 28, 1943, to John and Minnie (Ruyle) Fischer in Beatrice, John lived an admirable 81 years in the county he loved

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Richard L. Duitsman, a loving and devoted husband, father, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on April 2, 2025. Born on June 17, 1938 in Beatrice, NE to Peter and Grace (Focken) Duitsman, he lived a

Harlin D. Krueger, 80 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. He was born on July 19, 1944 at Odell to Fay and Donnalee (Beckmann) Krueger. Harlin graduated from Beatrice High School in 196

Barbara Jean (Bratt) Heusman, 75, of Falls City, formerly of Sterling, died Friday morning, April 4, 2025. She was born on June 10, 1949 at Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. Barb moved to Sterling in 1972 and on May 23, 1973, she mar

Patricia Mellee Gray, born September 12, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on March 30, 2025. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Steven Richard Ross and Agnes Gentry, her brothers, Daryl and Richard Gentry, her littl

Deann Lynn Aden, 55 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on Friday, July 25, 1969 in Beatrice to Dale and Sondra (Briant) Aden. Deann graduated from Beatrice High School in 198

Gary Lee Carstens of Pickrell, Nebraska passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on April 28,1944, to George and Louise Carstens. Gary was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Pickrell, where he was baptized and c

Laura G. (McCown) Bartels, 63 years of age, of Beatrice passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, March 31, 2025. She was born on June 16, 1961 in Buena Park, California to Vern and Emogene (Ledbetter) McCown. Laura graduated from Beatrice High

Daniel R. "Bubba" Holle, aged 51, of Hanover, KS, passed away on March 28, 2025. A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Hanover Community Building. The family will be present to receive friends. A funeral service will be hel

Janet (Jan) B. Hiner, 81 years of age, of Beatrice, NE passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on March 27, 2025. She was born in Luther, IA, on June 7, 1943 to Carl and Dorothy Hurst. Jan lived much of her life near her birthplace and move

Agnes Mae Ullsperger, 91, of Beatrice, died Monday morning, March 31, 2025, at Beatrice Health and Rehab. She was born on October 18, 1933, at Sterling, attended District #22 Sterling country school, and then St. Mary’s Parochial School. On April 18

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