Sep 6, 2025

Donna Rae Dewey Nutsch passed away, surrounded by her family, on September 6, 2025, in Cary, North Carolina. She was 92 years old. She was born April 19, 1933, to Lyle Clarkson Dewey and Oma Sand Dewey on the family farm located in Highland Township in Hollenberg, Kansas. After graduating from Morrowville High School, she worked for Bell Telephone...

Sep 3, 2025

Bradley George Dein, 61 of Fairbury, NE passed away at home on September 3, 2025, in Fairbury. He was born January 16, 1964 to George and Edna (Busing) Dein in Fairbury. Bradley was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Neil Dein. He is survived by his brother, Gary (Pamela) Dein of Greenwood, MO; and nephews, Eric (Stephanie)...

Sep 1, 2025

ReNee Lynn (Dux) Henry was born on July 21,1956 to Marvin Dux and Gertrude (Kujath) Dux in Fairbury, NE. ReNee had to fight from the beginning as she was allergic to cows milk and was given goats milk instead. She spent her childhood on the farm east of Gilead, NE. ReNee did her share of the farm chores mainly...

Aug 26, 2025

Robert Henry Weers, 87, passed away on August 26th, 2025 at Gardenside Long-Term Care in Fairbury. He was born on October 22,1937 in rural Diller Nebraska. He was baptized, confirmed, and a lifetime member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Diller Nebraska. He attended rural grade school and graduated from Diller Public School in 1955. Robert was in the...

Aug 24, 2025

Howard LeRoy Bristor, 85, of Fairbury, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on August 24, 2025. He was born on January 22, 1940, in Fairbury to Harvey and Elnora Bristor.

On February 12, 1966, Howard married Edith “Carol” Crisler of Berthoud, Colorado. Together they made their home in the Denver area, where they raised their children,...

Aug 23, 2025

Jacqueline A. Gibson, 66, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025, after visits from family & friends.  Jacqui, as she was known to most, was born in Lincoln, NE to John & Genevieve West on September 1, 1958.

Jacqui will be largely remembered as a lover of animals. Growing up, she showed dogs traveling all over the Midwest...

Aug 21, 2025

Todd Blakely Roth October 5, 1961 – August 21, 2025

Todd Blakely Roth, 63, of Fairbury, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at Jefferson Community Health & Life in Fairbury, NE.

Born on October 5, 1961 in Friend, NE., Todd was a lifelong resident of Fairbury and a proud graduate of Fairbury High...

Aug 16, 2025

Charlene Kay Marschman, 70, passed away surrounded by her family on August 16th, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. Born September 15th, 1954, to Lloyd and Babe Ruemelin of Adams, NE, she was the second of their four daughters.

Charlene grew up in Adams, NE, where she graduated from high school in 1972. She then attended...

Aug 12, 2025

Craig James Shumard MD, 65, passed away Aug. 12, 2025, with family by his side at Jefferson Community Health & Life in Fairbury after a brief battle with cancer. Dr. Shumard was born March 8, 1960, in Wichita, Kan., to Jack and Barbara (Ponsford) Shumard. He was baptized March 29, 1970, at College Hill Baptist Church in Wichita, Kan....

Aug 8, 2025

Tracy Lea Niederklein, Fairbury, Nebraska, passed away August 8, 2025. Tracy was born in Fairbury, Nebraska on October 18, 1964 to Phillip and Yvonne Brunow. She grew up in Fairbury and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1983. She worked in a variety of jobs throughout her lifetime, but especially enjoyed working with children and caring for people. Tracy...

Aug 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rocky Damon Lee October 1, 1965 – August 6, 2025

Rocky Damon Lee, age 59, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends. Born on October 1, 1965, Rocky lived a life full of warmth, laughter, and faith. Rocky is survived by his son Cody (Morgan) Lee, daughter Brianna (Adam)...

Aug 5, 2025

Bonnie J. Schoenbeck, age 74, of Western, Nebraska, passed away on August 5, 2025, in Fairbury, Nebraska. Bonnie was born on November 7, 1950, in Fairbury Nebraska to Adolph and Albina Vacek. She grew up on a farm near Western.

She was united in marriage to Warren Schoenbeck on April 2, 1977, at Zion Lutheran Church of...

Aug 1, 2025

Lou Ann (Tuma) Wurm, 90, passed away on August 1st, 2025 surrounded by family at Cedarwood Assisted Living Facility in Fairbury, NE. She was born November 7, 1934 to Louis and Lillie (Goebel) Tuma and grew up on a farm south of Fairbury along Rose Creek. After graduating from Fairbury High School, she earned her teaching certificate and taught...

Jul 30, 2025

Janice K. Ackman 79, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday July 30th 2025. Janice was born May 17th 1946 to Edward and Doris (Simpson) Kujath.

She was united in marriage to Victor Ackman on March 10th 1962. They resided in rural Jansen until his passing in 1988. To this union they welcomed 4 sons...

Jul 23, 2025

Donald Lee Novotny was born Aug 30th 1947 in Wymore Nebraska to Calvin George and Peggy Gladys (Wake) Novotny.  He grew up on a farm south of Diller and attended Country School then went to Diller High School, but a farming accident over Christmas Vacation sent him to the Lincoln Hospital where he lost vision in his eye which...

Jul 9, 2025

Geraldine E. Schreier (Huigens) passed away in Fairbury Nebraska on the date of July 9, 2025.  She was 95 years old.

Geri was born in Creighton Nebraska on December 1, 1929.  She married Alan Dale Schreier February 14, 1952 and to them one daughter Lori was born.  During her life, Geri worked as a Secretary for the...

Jul 6, 2025

Barbara Ann Kolars, 83, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 at McPherson Health and Rehab. She was born on March 3, 1942 in Fairbury, Nebraska, to John and Esther Irene (Snodgrass) Stelling.

She cleaned for a living and worked as a housekeeper for many years.

Barbara enjoyed spending her time outdoors when...

Jul 4, 2025

Danny L. Grubbs, 68, of Fairbury, NE passed away on July 4, 2025 at the Heritage Care Center, Fairbury, NE.  He was born on July 19, 1956 to LeRoy and Phyllis Grubbs.  Danny attended Fairbury High School.  He worked for BNSF Railway in Alliance, NE returning to Fairbury working as an auto body specialist and mechanic.

Danny...

Jun 28, 2025

Cheryl Lynn Eisenberg, age 68, of Fairbury, passed away peacefully on June 28th, surrounded by the love of her family.

Cheryl is survived by her daughter Brandy Dostert (James) and son Levi Garcia, both of Fairbury; her sister Debbie Davis (Brad) of New Albany, Indiana; her brother Mike Mora of Denver, Colorado; her beloved grandchildren Marissa Davis...

Jun 27, 2025

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 April 11, 1937. She was an only child to this union, but she eventually gained nine...