Apr 2, 2025

Michael Thomas Garner was an honest hardworking family man. Born December 17, 1984, to Robert & Pamela Garner; he was ambitious and good-natured even as a child.

After moving to Hubbell, NE in 1995, Mike graduated from Deshler High School in 2003. He then met his wife in 2005 and for two decades they shared dreams, overcame...

Mar 28, 2025

Dorothy H. Hoops 81, passed away on March 28, 2025.  Dorothy was born April 12, 1943 to Walter and Hulda (Grabau) Kuhlmann in Chester Nebraska.

Dorothy was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Chester Nebraska.

She married the love of her life Larry Hoops.  Together they spent many years in Morro Bay,...

Mar 23, 2025

Maurice "Rodeo" Dean Wiggans (age 73) passed away at Gardenside Long-Term Care facility on March 23, 2025, surrounded by family. Rodeo was born on December 6, 1951, to Thelma Alexander and William Harley Wiggans in Concordia, KS. He was baptized at the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Linn, KS. He became a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...

Mar 13, 2025

Ricelle Rae Greenwood (Kel), Loving mother, sister, and daughter came to rest March 13, 2025. Kel was born in Fairbury, NE to Richard and Cheryl Greenwood on June 22, 1984. She graduated from Fairbury High School in 2002 among her friends. She went on to join the Army reserves where she met Chris Remmenga and welcomed a baby boy,...

Mar 13, 2025

Recia R. Lahodny passed away March 13, 2025. She was born January 15, 1966, to LeRoy and Joyce (Arntt) Lahodny.

Recia graduated from Odell High School with the class of 1984, and later from Peru State College. She was employed at B&W Electric in Hanover, KS until her death. She loved her job, employer and co-workers. She...

Mar 11, 2025

Rosalie Emilye Oaks, born May 16, 1947, in Geneva, Nebraska.  She passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska at Bryan East Hospital on March 11, 2025.  Mom worked numerous jobs throughout her life her passion waitress at Parker's Steakhouse in Denton, Nebraska, Diamond T in Beatrice, Nebraska, Griffey's, Rowdy's, and Trailblazers, and Pizza Hut in Fairbury, Nebraska.  Mom and Dad owned...

Mar 10, 2025

Tracy Marie Hicks Franklin was born on August 2, 1955 to Blossie Rae Mayo and Robert Lytle Hicks.

She passed on March 10, 2025 in Fairbury Nebraska.

Tracy was preceded in slumber by her parents.  She is survived by her 4 children:  Edward Franklin III, of Richmond Texas, Michael Franklin (Monique) of Richmond Texas, Brandy...

Mar 8, 2025

Fern Gladys Kostal, 83, Odell, died Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Good Samaritan in Beatrice. She was born on September 18, 1941, in Herkimer, KS to Alfred and Edna (Pralle) Dierking. She was baptized and confirmed into membership at Zion Lutheran Church in Herkimer, KS. In 1959, she graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. Upon graduation she...

Mar 5, 2025

Darlene H. Keuten, 100, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Gardenside Care Center in Fairbury. She was born on April 28, 1924, to Edward & Emma (Schmohr) Wittler at their home two miles north of Jansen, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Paul’s Evangelical & Reform Church near Jansen and attended school through the...

Mar 4, 2025

Melvin (Mickey) Lee Melander, of Fairbury, NE, passed away peacefully at Gardenside LTC March 4, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the oldest of 5 children, born in Fairbury, November 24, 1932, to Melvin and Valda Melander.  He was raised in Endicott, NE where he attended Endicott High School. He left school to enlist in the United...

Feb 19, 2025

Shari Lee Schwisow

December 28, 1943 – February 19, 2025

The family of Shari Lee Schwisow is deeply saddened to announce her sudden passing at her home on February 19, 2025. At the age of 81, she entered her heavenly home, leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and cherished memories.

Shari was...

Feb 14, 2025

Homer Ward obituary

Homer Leroy Ward, longtime Fairbury banker, former Fairbury mayor, and lifetime community booster, died Feb. 14, 2025, at the age of 92.

He was born Oct. 28, 1932, on the family farm southeast of Daykin, Nebraska, to Faye Edward Ward and Hildegard Charlotte (Picker) Ward. He attended grade school at District 86...

Feb 12, 2025

Nancy Carol McGee passed away on February 13, 2025 at Jefferson Community Health Center in Fairbury Nebraska.  Family will have private funeral services in Harlan Iowa at a later date.  Gerdes Meyer is assisting with arrangements.

Feb 12, 2025

Barbara Borch passed away after a short illness on 2-12-25.  Preceded in death by her parents, Son, Matthew Borch and Grandson Trenton Borch.  She is survived by her husband John Borch Sr., son John Borch Jr., daughter Trish Vculek, and Barbara's brother Jeff Olson,  seven grandkids and five great-grandkids.

Feb 8, 2025

Barbara Lea Kirby Freitag Schoenrock, 84 passed away February 8th, 2025, at Whispering Winds in Beatrice.  Barb was born January 18th,1941 in Fairbury Nebraska to Guy Max and Iva Leona (Nance) Kirby.  She had one brother, Marvin Lee Kirby.

Barb attended Fairbury Public Schools where she graduated from Fairbury High in 1959.  She married Dwaine Edwin Freitag...

Feb 2, 2025

Shirley was born on May 15, 1952, and passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She is survived by her husband Allan Zenger, daughter Michelle Znamenacek (husband Ryan), cherished granddaughters Amanda Doss (husband Nathan), Michaela Bartels (boyfriend...

Feb 1, 2025

Virginia Frances Roskilly of Fairbury, Ne passed away on February 1st, 2025, at Jefferson County Hospital surrounded by family. Born August 25, 1928, to William and Lydia Lawrence in Hardin County, KY. She married Joseph B. Roskilly on April 8, 1950.

Virginia loved to sew clothes for her family, crochet afghans and enjoyed reading. In later years,...

Jan 26, 2025

Sonya Rehne Ward 71, passed away January 26, 2025.  She was born June 2, 1953, in Cullman, AL to Melba (Cole) Lindley and James Fred Lindley.  The middle of 3 girls, the family settled in Hartselle, AL where she grew up.

Sonya was a wife, mother of 3, sister, daughter, and friend. She was a great cook,...

Jan 23, 2025

Joyce Larae (Hodges) Wurm, of Fairbury, passed away January 23, 2025, at the age of 90 years. She was born January 21, 1935 to James Blaine And N. Florence (Brubaker, Fitzwater, Sullivan) Hodges in Fairbury. She spent her childhood growing up in ‘The Flats’. Joyce married Melvin George Wurm on January 8, 1953, and started married life east of...

Jan 14, 2025

Lee Edwin Larson was born on June 23, 1947, in Red Wing, Minnesota, the son of Leland and Marcella Katherine (Huppert) Larson. He passed away on January 14, 2025, in Fairbury, Nebraska, at the age of 77. Following his high school graduation, Lee enlisted in the US Air Force, serving until his honorable discharge in 1969 with the rank...