Nov 10, 2023

Scott Lyle McGee, 70 of Fairbury, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023. Scott was born April 25, 1953 in Hastings, NE to Curtis and Delores (Vahle) Morgan. Scott was 5 years-old when they moved to Ord and later, at age 11 he and his two siblings were adopted by their new step father, James McGee, and moved to Oxford,...

Nov 6, 2023

Robert W. Yantz (Bob) was born July 26th, 1927 on the Yantz family farm located southeast of Daykin.  His parents were William and Caroline (Marschman) Yantz.  Robert was baptized at the Saint John Lutheran church in Daykin on August 21, 1927.  Robert attended grade school at the “Village View” (District 54) country schoolhouse that was located near the family...

Nov 6, 2023

Bertha Mary Pingel age 92 of Steele City, Nebraska passed away on November 6th, 2023. She was born August 15th, 1931 at Reynolds Nebraska, the daughter of Edward Eugene and Clara Bertha (Huss) Cerveny.

She was married to Don Pingel on August 14th, 1955. They moved to a farm near Steele City. In their early years, one...

Nov 3, 2023

Rex Fay Lichtenberger’s legacy hasn’t come to an end with his death. Rex was born on July 18, 1924, to Howard Faye and Alta “Merle” (Townsend) Lichtenberger. Rex passed away after a life well lived in Fairbury, NE, at the age of 99.

Rex was the fourth child out of eight, and grew up on the family...

Oct 21, 2023

Frank John Gaydusek, Jr. passed away on October 21, 2023, at the Onaga Hospital following a brief illness. He was a resident of Westmoreland Community Care Home for 14 months. Before that he lived with his daughter for over 4 years. Frank was born June 18, 1922, in Bratrejob, Czechoslovakia, which is now the Czech Republic. In 1926 he...

Oct 21, 2023

Ruth Elaine (Zabel) Schmidt was born October 5, 1927, in Fairbury, NE, to Lloyd and Winifred (Cox) Zabel.  She died October 21, 2023, at the age of 96. Ruth attended District 82 in Jefferson County for eight years and then entered Fairbury High School, where she was a twirler in the high school band and a member of the...

Oct 12, 2023

James A. Lugenbeel was born on February 12, 1957, in Fairbury, Nebraska and departed his life on October 12, 2023, at Jefferson County Health and Life Hospital in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was born to James O. Lugenbeel and Winifred Jean Harper Lugenbeel. James grew up in Fairbury and attended school thru 9th grade. He joined the Army for a...

Oct 4, 2023

Michael Richard Balbach, 52, formerly of Kearney, passed away peacefully Wednesday,  October 4, 2023 in Western,  NE. He was born August 18, 1971 to RoyDean and Kay Balbach. Mike obtained his GED and certificates in Welding and Horticulture. He was an avid artist on paper and in metal work.  He had a love for fishing,  hunting,  growing beautiful roses...

Sep 28, 2023

Gary Raymond Haddan, lovingly known as “Big G”, was born September 15, 1941 in Fairbury, NE to Raymond and Ella (Naiman) Haddan and passed away September 28, 2023.  He was a life-long member of Grace Lutheran Church, having been baptized in 1941 and confirmed in 1955.    He graduated from Fairbury High School with the Class of 1959 and enlisted...

Sep 16, 2023

Lorraine Sue (Baete) McCown, 73, caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed on September 16, 2023 in Beatrice, Nebraska.

She was born to Adolf Baete and Edith (Hermle, Baete) Fairbanks on June 19, 1950. She graduated from Beatrice High School in 1968. Her life was one focused on service and care to others through her work at...

Sep 11, 2023

Harold W. Germer, 62, of Endicott, Nebraska passed away on September 11, 2023.  Harold was born October 2, 1960 in Fairbury, Nebraska.  He is the oldest of three children born to Harold H. and Shirley (Stelling) Germer.

Harold grew up on the family farm just south of Jansen, Nebraska.  He graduated from Fairbury High School, Class of...

Sep 8, 2023

Harvey D. “Harv” Hodges,70, of Jansen, NE after a gradual decline in health, passed away peacefully in his home on September 8, 2023. He was born March 6, 1953, to Simpson and Martha Hodges of La Porte City, Iowa. He was raised in La Porte City until joining the Marine Corps active duty 1970-1972. Harvey married Ramona (Marshall) Hodges...

Aug 28, 2023

Arlene May Jones died on Monday, August 28, 2023 at Fairbury, Nebraska.  She was born on October 20, 1937, at the rural farm home of her grandparents near Lincoln, Nebraska.  She grew up on a farm near Greenwood, Nebraska, graduated from Greenwood High School in 1956, and took business courses at the Lincoln School of Commerce.  She was married...

Aug 28, 2023

Ardith Marie Rickers passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born September 23, 1935, in Diller, Nebraska to Mahlon and Emma (Albers) Wolken. She grew up on a farm north of Diller, Nebraska. She attended Diller Public Schools, graduating in 1953.

Ardith was united in marriage to Arthur Rickers on December 27, 1953. They lived...

Aug 21, 2023

James Howard Barber, 91, of Fairbury, NE, passed away August 21. 2023, in Fairbury. He was born March 21, 1932, to Ray and Edith (Wilson) Barber in Fairbury.

Jim grew up in Fairbury and attended Fairbury High School except for one year while living in Loveland, CO.  His senior year, he met the love of his life,...

Aug 19, 2023

Charlene “Char” Ruth Ebel Mees age 74 was born to John and Eileen Ebel on February 15, 1949, in Columbus, Nebraska and grew up on a farm near Bellwood, Nebraska.  Char passed away peacefully on August 19th at her home in Fairbury, Nebraska surrounded by her loving family.  Char was a faithful member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  She...

Aug 18, 2023

Ronald William Thomas was born June, 1, 1952, in Falls City, NE, to Fred & Melva (Vice) Thomas. Ron left this earthly life on August 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife Kim of 18 years. They were married on July 1, 2005. Other survivors are his children Lucas (Laura) Thomas, Lena (Craig) Vasa, Dan Helmick, Joshua (Joni)...

Aug 18, 2023

Lela D. Bauer was born February 17, 1928, at Tobias, NE, the youngest of the four children of Herman F. and Frieda (nee Endorf) Bartels.  She went to be with Jesus on August 18, 2023, at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury, NE.

She was baptized on March 11, 1928, at Zion Lutheran Church, near Tobias, by...

Aug 16, 2023

Mary Frances Quinn Kenney was born to Leo Frederick and Jessie Quinn on May 3, 1924 in Fairbury, Nebraska and died, age 99, on Wednesday August 16, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was the 3rd child and second daughter of the Quinns who lost their first daughter as an infant. Mary Frances was the sister of Lyle Quinn of...

Aug 14, 2023

Donna Eileen Starr passed away August 14, 2023 at the age of 94. Donna was born July 30, 1929 to Otto and Bertha Fisbeck in Fairbury, NE. Donna was one of 8 children. Donna was raised in and around Fairbury. She graduated from Fairbury High School 1947. She married Dale F. Starr Sept. 21, 1947. They had 2 Sons,...