Oct 23, 2017

Joe D. Busing, 68 of Fairbury, passed away at home on Monday, October 23, 2017 after a 10 year battle with cancer.  He was born on September 28, 1949 in Fairbury, NE to Paul & Iola (Dibben) Busing.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Sandra of Fairbury, children Jenifer Busing of York, NE, Justin...

Oct 12, 2017

Ardys Pauline (Logan) Schultis, the oldest of 5 children, was born July 14, 1942 to Harold Logan Sr. and Dorothy (Weidauer) Logan at Fairbury, Nebraska.

She attended elementary school at District 32 which was a one room school near their home.  She was a member of the Blue Valley 4-H Club and showed Angus Breeding Heifers which...

Oct 10, 2017

Michael Merle Austen passed away Monday, October 10 2017 at the age of 65. He was born June 1, 1952 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Wesley Austen and Lillian McGinty Austen, both deceased.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Perry Austen of Roland, Arkansas; sister, Teresa Hoover (Jim) of Manton, Michigan: brother, Kim Austen (Jean) of Ankeny,...

Oct 8, 2017

Carrie N. Herron, 51, of Fairbury, NE, passed away October 8, 2017 in Fairbury.  She was born February 17, 1966 to Gary Heiselt & Garnett Lindsey in San Diego, CA.

Survivors are husband Ian Herron of Fairbury, daughters Rachel Guerrero of San Diego, CA, Lindsey Carpenter of Phoenix, AZ, Lena Herron of Beloit WI, Tori Brubaker of...

Oct 7, 2017

Norma Regina Bernasek (Peg) was born Feb 4, 1930 in Axtell KS to Ernest & Anna (Huls) Lackey and died Oct 7, 2017 at the Gardenside Longterm Care facility in Fairbury NE at the age of 87. Norma was united in marriage to John Leo Bernasek on August 2, 1948  at the St Michaels church in Axtell KS. To...

Sep 18, 2017

Terry Lee Beachler, 60, of Cripple Creek, Colorado died at home with friends September 18, 2017 of liver cancer.  He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1975, and joined the U.S. Army spending three years as a specialist fourth class.  He then went to work for the climax mine in Leadville, Colorado, until closing in the early 80's.  He...

Sep 18, 2017

Laurie Lyn Wagner Day Bessler was born on August 6, 1960 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Jacob and Ruth (Meyer) Wagner of Belvidere, Nebraska. She was joined by sister Barbara in 1961 and a set of twins sister Sally and brother Kelly in 1965.  She was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church on September 1960 at Ohiowa, Nebraska.  She went...

Sep 14, 2017

Helen Theresa (Eilts) Schoenrock was born July 13, 1931 in Fairbury, NE to Bernard and Minnie (Kujath) Eilts.  She passed away at Cedarwood Assisted Living on September 14, 2017 after a long illness.

Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Richard, her daughter, Cynthia and husband Frank Demers, and son, Raymond and wife Denise...

Sep 12, 2017

Lillian J. Meyer 82 of Fairbury, NE. passed away September 12, 2017 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born on April 25, 1935 in the small town of Powell, NE. to Alvin & Ruth (Zabel) Kelch. She graduated from Fairbury High School in 1953 & married Eugene Meyer on April 18, of 1953. After they were...

Sep 5, 2017

Vernadine Eva (Nichols) Friesen, 92 of Fairbury, NE passed away September 5, 2017 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury.  She was born October 5, 1924 to Carrie & Columbus Nichols at Waldron, Arkansas.

The Christmas eve she was 6, her father was killed by a drunk driver. After that, her Grandpa Harkey lived with them, just her,...

Sep 5, 2017

Ken Stauss passed away into the arms of angels on September 5 th in Lincoln, NE at the age of 74, after a courageous battle with diabetes, dementia and cancer.

Ken was born in Fairbury, NE on January 16, 1943 to Corwin and Lorna (Huss) Stauss. He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1961. On February 14,...

Sep 3, 2017

Orville Dean Ebke was born January 22, 1939 to Carl F. and Martha L. (Drees) Ebke in DeWitt, Nebraska. He was Baptized in the Christian Faith on February 5 th , 1939 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Wilber (DeWitt area) and confirmed April 6 th , 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church of Jansen Nebraska. Orville was a member of...

Sep 1, 2017

Donald L. Sturm, age 82 0f Fairbury, Nebraska passed away September 1, 2017. He was born on July 30, 1935 in Fairbury the son of Robert and Hulda Buller Sturm. He was a lifelong resident of Fairbury graduating from Fairbury High School in 1953. He joined the Navy in 1955 where he served for 4 years.  He then returned...

Aug 24, 2017

Arden Eugene Schacht, son of Paul Karl Henrich Schacht and Elsa Louise (Menebroker) Schacht was born on September 3, 1933 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.  He passed away on August 24, 2017 surrounded by his family at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska at the age of 83 years,  11 months and 20 days.

Arden’s father...

Aug 24, 2017

Michael "Mike" Scott Riddle, age 50 of Lincoln, passed away August 24, 2017. He was born January 1, 1967 to Dale and Nelma Riddle.

He graduated in the class of “85” from Waverly High School.  Michael enjoyed driving semi’s, hunting, fishing, camping, boating and hanging with his dog “Bandit”.

He is survived by Lindsay (daughter),...

Aug 13, 2017

John Eugene Brei, age 69, left this earth on August 13, 2017. Gene was born September 10, 1942 in Fairbury, Nebraska where he grew up and went to school. After high school graduation, Gene attended Fairbury Junior College. Gene served his country in the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam War where he received a purple heart. Gene...

Aug 9, 2017

Violet Pearl (June) Kellie passed away on August 9, 2017, at the age of 86. Violet lived in Endicott, Nebraska most of her life. She was born on March 22, 1931, in Reynolds, Nebraska. Her parents were Francis (Jack) June and Goldie (Branson) June. She had one sister Twila (June) Porter. Violet was married on November 14,1947 to Clyde...

Aug 8, 2017

Sharon Kaye (Fisbeck) Chappell of Fairbury, Nebraska was born November 20th, 1938 at Helvey, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Otto & Bertha Fisbeck and grew up in Alexandria, NE and moved to Fairbury Ne in 1955 where she graduated high school in 1957. She entered into her eternal life Tuesday, August 8th, 2017 while living at the Heritage...

Aug 5, 2017

Viola Lucile (Pfingsten) Henry, daughter of Henry and Marie (Pieper) Pfingsten, was born September 3, 1929, in Beatrice. She passed from this life on Saturday, August 5, at her home, at the age of 87. Viola grew up on the family farm near Clatonia, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church of rural DeWitt, Nebraska....

Aug 5, 2017

Thomas M. Ough, 69, of Fairbury, NE passed away August 5, 2017 in at Bryan LGH – East in Lincoln. He was born November 12, 1947 to Merle and Eileen (Rickert) Ough in Geneva, NE. Survivors are daughter Jennifer (Michael) Stuhr of Wisner, NE, son Greg Ough of Fairbury and 4 grandchildren, sister Debra Meints of Fairbury. Preceded in...