Apr 28, 2021

Larry Ernest Mahaffey, 83, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2021. He was born November 7, 1937 to Ernest & Gladys (Powell) Mahaffey on the farm at rural Alexandria, NE. He was the third of five children, having 2 older sisters and 2 younger sisters. Due to his fathers' health, Larry took over duties of the family farm at...

Apr 27, 2021

Harold Frederick Endorf went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 27, 2021, while a resident at Gardenside LTC in Fairbury, NE.  He was born April 17, 1923 near Tobias, NE to Ernest L. & Louise (Struckman) Endorf.

Harold became a child of God on May 26, 1923 when Rev. E. O. Potratz baptized him...

Apr 15, 2021

Linda Lou (Beasley) Schultis of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away April 15, 2021 at the age of 78.  She was born in Fairbury, NE to Wilbur and Gladys (Stauss) Beasley on July 6, 1942.  Linda grew up in Fairbury and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1961.

She attended cosmetology school and worked as a beautician for several...

Apr 14, 2021

Roscoe C. Beachler was born to Ira and LaRue Beachler on a farm near Reynolds, NE on February 22, 1932 and passed away April 14, 2021. He was the youngest of two boys. Roscoe graduated from Reynolds High School in 1949. After graduation, he stayed on the family farm until 1952 when he joined the Navy. After Basic Training...

Apr 11, 2021

Roger Crews, 58, of Fairbury, passed away peacefully in his Fairbury home surrounded with family on April 11, 2021. Roger was born on September 25, 1962 in Minnesota. On June 16, 2005, Roger married Angela Young after being together since May 1993. Roger and Angela raised four beautiful daughters: Diana, Ashely, Rachelle and Shawntay. Roger and Angela have been...

Apr 11, 2021

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Mable E. (Otten) Harrold, 87, of Lincoln, NE was peacefully called to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Mable was born on August 17, 1933 in Fairbury, NE to George & Edna (Gaston) Otten.

She grew up in rural Alexandria, NE and graduated...

Apr 9, 2021

Helen Maxine (Zeller) Cunningham passed away at the age of 93 years on April 9, 2021at Cedarwood Assisted Living in Fairbury, after a brief illness. Helen was born on September 5, 1927 to Vernal (Bateman) and Dannie Zeller in Marion, KS. She attended high school in Marion and graduated in 1945. She continued her education at the Wesley Medical...

Apr 9, 2021

Wilma Rose ​Quelle, 89 of Fairbury, NE passed peacefully in her sleep at her home on Apr 9, 2021.

She was born the daughter to William and Adelaide Jensen Christiansen on May 18,1931. Where she lived with her brother and 2 sisters - older brother, Earl, older sister Helga and younger sister, Gail.

She attended...

Apr 5, 2021

William Chester Garrett more commonly known as “Bill” or “Wild Bill”, 77, of Fairbury, NE passed away April 5, 2021 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. Bill was born July 27, 1943 to Chester Varden & Wilma Freda (Smith) Garrett in Marysville, KS. On December 23, 1960 he was united in marriage to Brenda Saville in Blue Rapids, KS...

Apr 5, 2021

Lois Fairchild, of Alexandria, VA passed away April 5, 2021.

Graveside services will be Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairbury Cemetery with Pastor Victor Peterson officiating.  Memorials will go to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Alexandria, VA where she was a member for 50 years.  Gerdes-Meyer is assisting with arrangements.

Apr 3, 2021

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel.  Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant, William.

William Bartels, son of Herman & Frieda (Endorf) Bartels was born on August 13, 1924 at Tobias, NE.  He was baptized in the name of the Father...

Mar 31, 2021

Walter Barnett, 66, of Fairbury, NE passed away March 31, 2021 in Fairbury.  He was born March 10, 1955 to Dillon & Alma (Scott) Barnett in Clarksville, AR.

Services will be Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Gerdes-Meyer Chapel.  Memorials to the Family’s Choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Mar 28, 2021

Curtis Randolph Bennett, 81, of Fairbury Nebraska passed away Sunday March 28, 2021 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. Curtis was born July 20, 1939 to Lester Thomas and Martha Henricka Eleanora (Janssen-Bennett). He married Sharon Lee Riddle in 1961. He served in the National Guard, he and his wife were featured on a square-dancing TV show in the...

Mar 28, 2021

Carmon L. Wheatcraft was born May 18, 1924 in Boynton, OK, and died March 28, 2021 in West Covina, CA at the age of 96. He was the older son of Ralph and Helen (Kucera) Wheatcraft, native Nebraskans who spent several years in Oklahoma while Ralph was working in the oil fields with his father. They later returned to...

Mar 26, 2021

Richard Harm Kujath was born February 28, 1943 in Fairbury, Nebraska, as the sound of "Heavenly Sunshine" carried from the church across from the hospital. He was the third child of Herbert and Tillie Meyer Kujath. He left this life peacefully on March 26, 2021, at Fairbury, Nebraska.

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Mar 26, 2021

Kevin Eugene Zimmerman, 53, of Hartford, SD,  was born February 23, 1968 in Omaha, NE.  He died on March 26, 2021.  He was adopted by Ivan & Arlene Zimmerman on March 18, 1968.  He was baptized at Zion UCC Church East of Gladstone NE April 28, 1968 and was confirmed on Palm Sunday April 4, 1982.

Kevin...

Mar 24, 2021

Rachel Fay (Grummert) Niemeier was born February 18, 1941 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Norman and Bertha Amanda (Schuerman) Grummert.  She died March 24, 2021 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 6 days.

She was baptized March 16, 1941 and confirmed April 11, 1954 at Peace Lutheran Church, rural...

Mar 24, 2021

Wilbur Stohs, 87, entered God’s heavenly kingdom on Wednesday, March 24 th at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, NE.  He was born January 21, 1934 in Odell, NE.  He attended school through the 8 th grade.  His life-long passions were gardening, watching sports, playing cards, and needle point.

Wilbur worked in construction in his early years. ...

Mar 7, 2021

Gladys L. King, 85 of Fairbury, NE passed away March 7, 2021 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, NE.  She was born October 9, 1935 at Gilead, NE to Henry and Esther (Harms) Egbarts.  Gladys was baptized at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Gilead on October 20, 1935 by Rev. Marting.  She was confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Gilead...

Mar 6, 2021

Jeanette Rose Banahan died March 6, 2021 at Bryan Health – East in Lincoln, NE.  She was born February 28, 1961 to Eldean & Norma Jean (Weers) Banahan in Fairbury.

Jeanette was baptized soon after and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith, a lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran of Diller.

She attended school at...