Feb 12, 2024

On February 12, 2024, Leonard Dean Bartels went to be with the Lord. Leonard was 83 years & 2 days old. His body just wore out and God said, “Come home.” Leonard was born on February 10, 1941, in Herkimer, KS to William & Viola Bartels.

Leonard worked in Marysville, KS, for many years, then he went...

Feb 5, 2024

Master Sargent Darrell Roy Waring USAF retired, was born June 9, 1942, in Texarkana, Texas, and passed away on February 5, 2024, at 81.

Although he first set foot in Texas, Darrell didn’t remain there for long. Born in the shadow of World War II, his father, Dale, was called to serve, prompting a move with his...

Feb 4, 2024

Steven E. Siemsen passed away on February 4, 2024, in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was born to Eugene and Clarice (Goebel) Siemsen on May 30, 1958, in Fairbury. He was later baptized at Grace Lutheran Church and then confirmed there. He grew up on the family farm near Thompson. He attended the first years of elementary school at District 101...

Feb 4, 2024

Aaron Mitchell left us on February 4, 2024, due to natural causes, at the age of 53.  Please join us for a memorial service to remember the life of Aaron, who will be greatly missed.  We will gather together on February 24, 2024, at Faith Lutheran Church (1630 I Street) in Fairbury, Nebraska at 1:30pm.  Please bring your memories...

Jan 31, 2024

Alta Lucile Pershing, 80, of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away January 31, 2024 at Jefferson Community Health and Life in Fairbury. Alta was born January 1, 1944 in Greenwood, NE to DeAlton and Florence (Stradley) Fulmer. Alta graduated high school in Ashland, NE and worked in the accounting division for Nebraska Game & Parks until her retirement. She was a...

Jan 31, 2024

Robert “Bob” Melvin Dein was born on Feb 22, 1949, in Fairbury to Melvin and Edna (Lang) Dein. He passed away on January 31, 2024, at Gardenside LTC in Fairbury.  He had been battling Parkinson’s disease for the past 5 years.  Bob attended school in Alexandria and was in the last graduating class at Alexandria High School in 1967....

Jan 21, 2024

Doris Levergne (Heckart) Ruhnke, 92, formerly of Fairbury, NE, passed away January 21, 2024, at York General Hearthstone in York, NE. She was born April 6, 1931, to Reuel & Marguerite (White) Heckart in Independence, MO.

Doris was baptized May 5, 1946, in the Fairmount Christian Church in Independence, MO. She was raised in Independence, MO and...

Jan 12, 2024

Grace Woodward, 87, of Fairbury, NE, passed away January 12, 2024 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury.

No services are scheduled at this time. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Jan 10, 2024

Robert W. Minto, 86, of Lincoln, NE, passed away January 10, 2024 in Beatrice, NE.

No services are scheduled at this time. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Jan 10, 2024

Joyce Verlene Minge, a beloved resident of Fairbury, peacefully departed this world on January 10, 2024, at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. Born on December 21, 1940, to Theodore Jesse and Nellie Marie (Drake) Maple in Fairbury, Joyce's life was a testament to love, family, and service to others.

A graduate of Fairbury High School in 1959,...

Jan 8, 2024

Richard (Rick) D. Haskell, 84, was born July 27, 1939, in Hebron Nebraska to Harry & Lula Haskell. He passed away January 8, 2024, in Pratt Kansas. Richard was the 4th of 9 children.

Richard married Berniece Baldwin on June 21, 1958, and to this union they were blessed with three sons: Scott, Rex & Jay

Jan 8, 2024

Jason Jordan, 51, of Fairbury, NE, passed away January 8, 2024, in Kearney, NE. He was born June 18, 1972, to Frank and Melody Jane (Lottman) Jordan in Fairbury.

Cremation has taken place. No services are scheduled at this time. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.

Jan 5, 2024

Darrel L. Freitag was born June 25, 1935, at the family farm near Diller Nebraska to George and Edith Greider Freitag.  He died January 5, 2024, at Beatrice Community Hospital. He was baptized at the Congregation Church of Diller in April, 1938.  He attended grade school at District #56, grades 1-8, and graduated from Diller High School in May,...

Jan 4, 2024

Everett Frederick Shinn of Fairbury, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024 at the age of 89 surrounded by family. Born April 13, 1934, to Emery and Esther (Ridder) Shinn in Fairbury, Nebraska. Everett was raised on the family farm southwest of Fairbury and spent lots of time learning how to farm, build, and fix things with his dad and...

Jan 4, 2024

**Memorial Service has been postponed until Wednesday, January 17th at 11:00 am**

Gene Stradford Heidemann was born on October 13, 1939 in Staplehust, NE.  He was the third of six children born to Rev. Leonard and Violet (Chirnside) Heidemann.  He was welcomed into the family of God through Holy Baptism at Immanuel Lutheran Church in...

Jan 1, 2024

Wade Lewis, 50, of Fairbury, passed away on January 1, 2024.

Wade was born on August 7, 1973, to David Lewis and Tamara D’Angelo Katz in Fairbury.

Wade grew up in Jansen and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1991. In that same year, he married Jennifer Barnts of Diller.

Wade attended Doane...

Dec 29, 2023

Terry Lee Shinn of Wilber, NE formerly of Fairbury, NE passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 at the age of 61. Born July 15, 1962, to Everett and Marilyn (Asche) Shinn in Fairbury, Nebraska. Terry was raised in Fairbury, NE. Terry grew up loving sports, fixing cars, and spending time with friends and cousins. Terry’s family and friends were...

Dec 25, 2023

John Anthony Almaguer of Hubbell, Ne., 71 years, passed away at the UNMC December 24, in Omaha, after suffering a stroke. John was born in Omaha, Ne to the late Martin Almaguer Jr. of Fairbury and Bertha Ann Smith of Western, Ne. John made his home in 1958 with his Aunt Rose Almaguer of Fairbury after the passing of...

Dec 22, 2023

Velora Mae Wieters was born April 18, 1932 at rural Hollenberg Kansas and passed away peacefully on 12-22-2023 at Hanover Hospital. She was confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church rural Hanover.  She graduated from Hanover High School and was employed at the Income Tax Bureau in Topeka KS.  She was married to Harold Wieters May 11, 1952.  They lived in...

Dec 19, 2023

Vic Grummert passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 19, 2023. He was born on March 20, 1935, to E.W. and Elisabeth Grummert in Beatrice, NE. He was the middle son of three brothers and one sister.

He was baptized by his grandfather, Reverend A. Heckel, and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church of Plymouth, Nebraska. He...