Dec 16, 2018

Roger A. Markham, 67 of Thompson, NE passed away December 16, 2018 in Fairbury.  He was born December 27, 1950 to Douglas V. & Jeanette (Ellison) Markham in Fairbury. Survivors are Wife: Julie Markham of Thompson, Children: Paris & Cindy Markham of Ellis, TX., Cassie Johnson & Cory Bauer of Fairbury, Nick & Tera Markham of Fairbury, Grandchildren: Kyle,...

Dec 16, 2018

Phillip G. Ambrose 64 of Jansen, NE. passed away December 16, 2018. He was born September 15, 1954 to Charles & Evelyn (Kitchen) Ambrose in St. Louis, MO.

He married Joyce (Muller) Ambrose November 14, 1981 and to this union they welcomed Odessa, Ahren & Seth.

Phil enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his garage...

Dec 7, 2018

Norman R. Hellbusch 89 of Fairbury, NE. passed away December 7, 2018 in Fairbury. He was born December 17, 1928 near Reynolds, NE. to Robert & Marie (Keilwitz) Hellbusch.  He was baptized & confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church by Gilead. He graduated from Reynolds High School. He married Juleen (Dunker) on February 26, 1950. To this union 6...

Dec 6, 2018

Donald H. Zarybnicky, age 88, Odell, passed away December 6, 2018 at the Nebraska Heart Institute in Lincoln.  He was born on the family farm in Odell, September 29, 1930 to Frank and Mary (Prebyl) Zarybnicky.  Don was baptized, made his first communion, was confirmed and a life-long member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Odell.  Don was married...

Dec 3, 2018

Caroline M. Youngs, 61 of Fairbury, NE passed away December 3, 2018 in Fairbury.  She was born July 2, 1957 to Harvey & Phillis (Wolfe) Hardesty in Fairbury.

Cremation has taken place and there are no services scheduled at this time.  Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in charge of arrangements.

Nov 26, 2018

Sally J. Markey, 84 of Fairbury, NE passed away November 26, 2018 in Fairbury. She was born February, 17, 1934 in Fairbury, NE to Alfred & Maude (Harmon) Smith. Survivors are Daughters: Debra & Wade Baldwin of Fairbury, Patty Wagner of Dighton, KS., Sons: Fred Triplett of Superior, Mark & Francine Markey, Rick Markey, Marty Markey all of Fairbury,...

Nov 21, 2018

Anna M. Hinrichs, 94 of Fairbury, NE passed away November 21, 2018 in Fairbury.  She was born February 17, 1924 to Adolph & Mary (Koehler) Kramer in Hanover, KS.

She is survived by daughter Laura Hinrichs of Denver, CO.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no services.  Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury is in...

Nov 20, 2018

Wayne Merle Knigge was born August 25th, 1938, to Levi and Pauline Knigge in Alexandria, NE. He was one of 11 children born in the family. He died November 20, 2018 at home with family at bedside, at the age of 80. Wayne attended rural school District #30 North of Alexandria to first grade, when they transferred to the...

Nov 17, 2018

Lee Allen Heidemann, age 80, passed away November 17, 2018.  He was born on November 14, 1938, in Fairbury, Nebraska to Fred A. and Eunice (Churnside) Heidemann.  Lee was a 1956 graduate of Plymouth High School.  After high school, he briefly worked for Dempsters.  In 1959, he started his life-long passion of farming around Jansen, Nebraska and would continue...

Nov 17, 2018

Mark Skidmore born on October 28th, 1964 was called to his heavenly home on November 17th, 2018 after a short battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Mt. Sterling Kentucky to Glyn & Lurline Skidmore.  He was raised in Stanton, Kentucky and graduated from Powell County High School in 1983.  Mark attended Kansas State University and graduated in May 1988...

Nov 16, 2018

Noel S. Ebeling, 76 of Fairbury, NE passed away November 16, 2018 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury.  He was born March 12, 1942 to Otto H. & Elsie (Bradley) Ebeling in Steele City, NE.

He is survived by wife Ruby of Fairbury, son John (Dawn) Ebeling of Diller, daughter Leah (Jeremy) Wallace of Lincoln, step-daughters Tammy...

Nov 15, 2018

Mary Ann Griffin left this world to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday November 15, 2018 with family by her side. Mary Ann was born December 24, 1928 to Henry & Agnes (Neidar) Fencl of Haddam, KS. She was the 3 rd child of 13. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, & Daughter. She enjoyed...

Nov 4, 2018

Marion Gibson Yoachim was born in Fairbury, Nebraska November 15, 1919 to Ottelia Weisel Gibson and Dr. Raleigh A. Gibson.  After graduating from Fairbury High School in 1937, she attended William Woods College for 2 years.  She then transferred to the University of Nebraska and graduated in 1941 with a degree in Vocational Home Economics.  She was a member...

Nov 2, 2018

Harold Lee Roelfs passed away November 2, 2018 in Beatrice, NE. at Beatrice Health & Rehabilitation. He was born January 18, 1930 at Diller, Nebraska, son of William & Hulda (Hahn) Roelfs. Harold was baptized February 16, 1930 & confirmed April 1, 1945 at Diller St. Paul Lutheran Church. He attended Rural school kindergarten – 8 th grade at...

Oct 27, 2018

Melburn Michael "Mike" Martin, also lovingly known as "Pepa" or "Peeps", age 82, passed away on October 27, 2018, at Heritage Care Center of Fairbury, after a short illness. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, on October 2, 1936, to Elmer and Leta Martin. He was the youngest of five children born in Nebraska, and was pleased to discover...

Oct 4, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Arthur H. Kujath "Art" announces his passing on Thursday, October 4, 2018, at the age of 81 years. He was born on November 18, 1936 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Emil and Adeline (Iwert) Kujath. Arthur married Gayle M. Littrell on July 19, 1955. Arthur worked many of his years driving...

Sep 25, 2018

Gary L. Nolte, 67, of Fairbury passed away September 25, 2018.  He was born February 1, 1951 to Eldo & Evelyn (Schwisow) Nolte in Fairbury. Cremation has taken place.  No services are scheduled.

Sep 13, 2018

Bob’s Journey - began on December 8, 1934 on a farm near Plymouth NE where he was the 9 th of 10 children born to John & Adela Meyer Freese.  Robert Raymond was born on the 12 th Birthday of his sister Hilda, which created a special bond between this brother and sister.

Bob has strived for...

Aug 30, 2018

Calvin Ray McBride, 78, of Fairbury was born to Oliver Herbert McBride and Ella Mae Ahrens McBride on January 24, 1940 in Brewster, Nebraska. He passed away August 30, 2018 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. Calvin joined the Navy in June of 1959 and served during the Vietnam War. He was transferred to reserve in May of...

Aug 30, 2018

Jerry Lee Rosener, 68, was born to Jack & LaNette (Corbin) Rosener on October 1, 1949 in Fairbury.  He passed away on August 30, 2018 at the Jefferson Community Health & Life Hospital.

Jerry attended Fairbury schools and graduated with the class of 1967.  He furthered his education at UNL, graduating in 1971 with a Bachelor’s degree. ...