Carol Lynn (Denison) Karlin, 75, of Beatrice, died on Wednesday morning, July 2, 2025, at Whisperings Winds in Beatrice. She was born on April 10, 1950, to William and Lola Mae Denison of rural Hooper. Carol was baptized on April 23, 1950, by Pastor Ernes

Deloris K. “Dee” Rengstorf, 83, of Sterling passed away Sunday morning, July 6, 2025 at her home. She was born on August 15, 1941, at Hutchinson, Kansas, to Henry and Verna (Luty) Baerg. Dee grew up in Inman and graduated from Inman High Schoo

Gussie Joan (Shalla) VanLaningham, 92, of Beatrice, died Saturday morning, July 5, 2025 at the Beatrice Community Hospital. She was born on January 3, 1933 in Odell to Joseph and Jennie (Pribyl) Shalla, baptized at the Odell Methodist Church, and graduate

Garry Lee Fuller, Jr, 54 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, and poppa. Garry was born August 3, 1970, in Dayton Ohio to Garry Sr and Sharon (Garner) Fuller. He grew up in Ohio til

Charlotte Darlene Clayton Heller, 88, passed on June 27, 2025, in Fairbury, Nebraska, embraced by the love and care of her Lord, five daughters, Cedarwood Staff and Cottonwood Hospice staff. Charlotte was born to Vivian LeRoy and Dora Burton Clayton on Ap

Thelma Louise Bartels, 76, of Fairbury, passed away June 25, 2025, at Gardenside LTC in Fairbury. She was born September 10, 1948, to Eldo & Evelyn (Schwisow) Nolte in Fairbury. She graduated from Daykin High School and married Robert Bartels on September

Dennis Dean Holst, 74, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska, surrounded by all five of his children, following a sudden illness.

Donna Mae (Duensing) Miller, 89, of Beatrice passed away on June 29, 2025 at Beatrice Good Samaritan Society. She was born on August 9, 1935, to William F. and Anna K. (Klaus) Duensing at Marysville, lived in rural Marysville during the early years of her

Kayla Jean Lindblom, 65, of Omaha, (formerly of Beatrice), passed away June 27, 2025

Kevin D. Naber, 74, of Beatrice, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 11, 1950, at Oakland to Fred and Audrey (Schroeder) Naber. He graduated from Logan View High School in 1969 and from the University of Nebraska Lin

Aline Rae Jones, age 76 of Omaha passed away at Methodist Hospital in Omaha on June 26, 2025.

Maria Angelina Filomena Agnes Tinti Waltos — Bronx-born, Beatrice-rooted (since 1969), and the reigning queen of real talk and real love — passed away on June 25, 2025, after 84 well-fed, well-loved, and well-lived years. For several years, Ma

Bonnie Lenora (Stafford Wright) Buchli, 84, passed away June 23, 2025, in Lincoln. She was born May 16, 1941, to Kenneth George & Mary Louise (Dirks) Stafford Wright in Hebron, Nebraska. She attended grade school district 101 in Helvey, where she graduate

Marian Alice Parde Mulder passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Firth. Born on March 18, 1938, to John and Harmina (Minnie) Parde in Pickrell, NE, she spent her childhood on the family farm in the Zion Lutheran community of Pickrell, NE. During her earl

Merna Mae (Quaife) Greer, a smart, witty, and creative soul, passed away on June 19, 2025, at the age of 95. Born in Hastings, Nebraska on March 3, 1930, Merna spent 60 fulfilling years in Beatrice, Nebraska, where she touched countless lives with her com

Betty “Jean” (Tincher) Thomas, 89 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Beatrice Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on March 20, 1936 in Lincoln to Frank and Bessie (Svoboda) Tincher. Jean moved to Liberty wi

Norman Lee Stokebrand, 89, of De Witt, passed away at Beatrice Health and Rehab on Monday night, June 16, 2025. Norman was born on January 2, 1936 to Edwin and Frieda (Bergmeier) Stokebrand at home near De Witt, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at

Russell Earl “Russ” Hicks, 84 years of age, of Lincoln, formerly of Beatrice, passed away Monday morning, June 16, 2025. He was born in Auburn, NE on September 25, 1940, to Earl Irvin and Lucille Marie (Russell) Hicks. Russ lived his youthful

James William Orme V was born on December 27, 1973 in Columbia, Maryland to Jim and Margaret Orme.

Wyatt Christopher Speakman, age 15, of Excelsior Springs, MO, died June 14, 2025 in an automobile accident near Mahaska, KS. Visitation with family present will be Friday, June 20, from 4-8 p.m. at Ward Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:3

Larry Gene Whitton, 74 years of age, of Beatrice passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. He was born on January 14, 1951 in Wymore to Clarence Ancel Whitton and LaVonne Fay (Robinson) Powers. Larry is survived by

Johnny W. “John” Carel, 61, of Beatrice, died Friday morning, May 2, 2025, at his home. He was born on March 18, 1964, in Beatrice. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Carel of Beatrice; his children, Johnny Cary-Carel and fiancé, Tabith

Guy R. Brollini, 72 years of age, of Beatrice passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was born on February 17, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Terry and Ellen (Swartout) Brollini. Guy moved with his family to San Die

We honor the life of Charlene Lee (Bartlett) Barnard, born to Lyman and Blanche (Mann) Bartlett at Beatrice Lutheran Hospital. Charlene's journey began on September 15, 1935, and she embraced life with warmth and love. She passed away on June 10th, 2025,

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Marie Miller, a humble and loving soul, on June 7, 2025. Born in Beatrice, Nebraska on October 11, 1949, Alice lived a life dedicated to her family. Alice graduated from Odell High School i

Beu, Jo Ann Jo Ann Beu (Bailey) was born April 29th 1949 in Richmond, Indiana to Richard Bailey and Jean Bailey (Keenan). Jo Ann entered eternal rest on June 5th, 2025 at Gardenside long term care in Fairbury, NE at the age of 76 years, one month and 7 da

Greyson Bentley Willey came into this world on February 9, 2010, a happy, healthy, blessing to proud parents, Codie and Alysha Willey. From the earliest of times, he was smiling while marching to the beat of his own drum. Greyson started his school days a

David Dean Crosier, born November 18, 1953, in Hastings, NE, USA, passed away on June 5, 2025, at the age of 71. David lived in Wymore, Nebraska. He spent most of his career as a truck driver for Beatrice Concrete before he retired. David is fondly rememb

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