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,...

Aug 9, 2023

Richard Lewis Schoen was born May 31, 1932, in Fairbury, Nebraska to John and Anna (Ude) Schoen.  He grew up on a farm in Gladstone. He was the youngest of their five children.  He attended Trinity Lutheran Parochial School outside of Gladstone and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1949.

After High School Richard served in the...

Aug 7, 2023

Marilyn Kay Seggerman was born on June 21, 1943, in Fairbury, Nebraska to Lester and Pamelia (Regnier) Seggerman.  She grew up on the family farm 3 ½ miles northwest of Fairbury and was soon joined by her sister Betty, then her sister Patricia, and brother David.

Marilyn attended District 61, the rural school only a quarter mile...

Aug 3, 2023

Marlene Martha (Morris) Johnson was born April 12, 1932, in Franklin, NE to Arthur and Anette Morris.

She went to her heavenly home on August 3, 2023, in Fairbury, Nebraska at the age of 91 years, 3 months and 22 days.

Marlene married George H. Johnson on August 1, 1953, in Campbell, NE. Together they...

Jul 27, 2023

Leslie D. Schwisow, 76, passed away July 27, 2023, in Milford, NE.  He was born March 31, 1947, to Henry H.  & Ida Kathryn (Marschman) in Fairbury. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. www.gerdesmeyerfh.com

Jul 17, 2023

Bruce Emmett Nolte of Fairbury NE passed away on July 17, 2023 at his home.  He was born on May 14th, 1948 to Emmett and Loleta (Hummel) Nolte in Fairbury NE.

Bruce graduated from Fairbury High School in 1966.  After graduating high school Bruce joined the Nebraska National Guard.  On November 29th 1968 Bruce was united in...