Dec 28, 2024

Jo An Vorderstrasse went home to be with the Lord on December 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born July 22, 1936 to (Dude) Charles Donald Stafford and Mary (Bower) Stafford in Morrowville, KS. She went to a one room school in rural Washington, KS through 8th grade. The family moved to Fairbury, NE where she attended...

Dec 21, 2024

Ricky “Rick” Lynn Hanson, age 63, of Fairbury, Nebraska, passed away in his hometown of Fairbury, NE. Born on October 20, 1961, Rick was the son of Louis and Idonna Hanson. He spent his life dedicated to his family, his work, and the community he loved.

Rick was a proud graduate of Fairbury High School where he...

Dec 15, 2024

Geraldine Lee (Sisler) Katz was born July 17, 1932 in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter to Marie (Boettcher) Sisler and Elmer Cal Sisler. The family moved to Fairbury, Nebraska in 1946 when her father retired from the Corn Products Refining Company. She graduated from Fairbury High School in 1950, and worked as a Dental Assistant to Dr. Wm. M. Downs...

Nov 30, 2024

Albert D Oliver, born on Sept 19, 1953 to Burnice and Christina (Montague) Oliver in Mexico, Missouri.  Albert was the 9th child of this union out of 12.  Albert entered his heavenly home at the age of 71 on Nov 30, 2024.  In his youth Albert attended elementary school in Morrowville, Kansas and finished school in 1971 between Sutton...

Nov 28, 2024

Eldean Michael Banahan, 94 of Steele City, NE passed away November 28, 2024, at Gardenside LTC in Fairbury.  He was born on a farm near Steele City on May 6,1930 to George and Rose (Malady) Banahan. Eldean attended District #88 country School and was a graduate of Steele City High School in 1947.  He also attended Fairbury College after...

Nov 26, 2024

Melinda Ann Johnson, born on October 6, 1965, in Glendale, California, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2024, in Fairbury, Nebraska, at the age of 59. Melinda was a beloved mother, sister, wife, and grandmother, known for her big heart and generous spirit.

Melinda was the cherished daughter of the late Gene and Daisy Kleffner. She shared...

Nov 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share with you the unexpected death of Joseph Arthur Cox, age 65, of Fairbury, NE, on November 20, 2024.

Joe was born on December 30, 1958, in Zeeland, Michigan to Harold and Garnett Cox. The family moved to Beatrice, NE where Joe attended school.  Immediately upon graduation from Beatrice High...

Nov 17, 2024

Betty Katherine Lee Smith passed peacefully on November 17, 2024 in Fairbury, Nebraska with family by her side.   Betty was born to Floyd and Catharine Agnes (Conroy) Lee at the “old Culp Place” in Alexandria on January 07, 1936.  A doctor came on horse and buggy and charged for his work.  She had three older brothers at that...

Nov 8, 2024

Donald Elmer Barber was born to Robert L. Barber and Esther Malchow Barber on Dec. 24, 1942, on a farm near Fairbury, Ne. He passed away at Gardenside Care Center on Nov. 8, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

Don grew up on a farm near Fairbury. He attended country school and graduated from Fairbury High...

Nov 1, 2024

Gail Grant Cross was born November 27, 1936, to Thomas Cross and Juanita (Nelson) Cross of Belle Plaine, Kansas.  He was the fourth child, having two older brothers and a sister.  He grew up on their dairy farm two miles west of town on the Ninnescah River.  His first eight years of schooling were in the local one-room school...

Nov 1, 2024

Viola Scheer, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, November 1, 2024, All Saints Day, in the company of her sons at the age of 97.  This kindhearted, hard-working woman, who cherished her family and faith will be dearly missed

Viola Marie Theye Scheer, oldest daughter of...

Oct 27, 2024

Dorothy Jane Stewart 97, Fairbury, died Sunday October 27th, 2024 at Gardenside Nursing Home.  She was born December 18th, 1926 at Lewis Iowa.

She married Orval Stewart in 1947.  She was a very loving Mother and Grandmother.  Survivors: Sons, Don Stewart (Cindy) Lincoln, Ron Stewart (Patricia) Lincoln.  Daughters:  Becky Rosener (Tom) Fairbury, Shelly Siegel (Bob) Lincoln.  14...

Oct 22, 2024

Ted Sims, 61, was born September 18, 1963 in Denver, Colorado. He is the youngest of five children born to David and Glenda Sims. He joined his mother and father in heaven on October 22, 2024. He grew up in the village of Western, Nebraska and attended Meridian High School where he graduated in 1982. He participated in football...

Oct 21, 2024

Dwain Paul Compton passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. Dwain was born on a farm west of Steele City, Nebraska on March 4, 1931 to Paul and Laura (Zubick) Compton. He attended rural school in the Endicott Nebraska School District for his first nine years before the family moved to Mahaska, Kansas....

Oct 16, 2024

Delbert Wayne Pfingsten, 88, passed away peacefully in his home on October 16, 2024, in Fairbury, NE. He was the husband of Janice Pfingsten, and together they shared 62 years of marriage.

Delbert was born in Hebron, NE on August 11, 1936. He was the son of George and Leona Pfingsten. Delbert attended District 17 in Thayer...

Oct 9, 2024

Leland James “Jim” Roth, born on June 28, 1938, passed away on October 9, 2024, at the age of 86. Jim was a proud graduate of Milford High whose faith played a central role in his life.   He was a member of Four-Square Church in Fairbury and later, he continued his faith journey at Jansen Bible Church, always finding...

Oct 5, 2024

Joshua Pollock was born on June 10th, 1980, in Grand Island, NE to Jack and Margaret (Whyte) Pollock. He gained his wings on October 5, 2024, following complications from a motor vehicle accident.

Josh was the oldest of four siblings. In the words of his siblings, he was the Donatello to their TMNT, The Spike in their...

Sep 29, 2024

Dawn (McMurphy) Howard, age 53, of Jansen NE, lost her battle with cancer on September 29, 2024. She was born December 29, 1970, to Frederick (Rick) McMurphy and Sherry (Meyer) McMurphy. Dawn graduated from Fairbury High School in 1989 and started a family soon after. Dawn always said her greatest accomplishment was her family.

She is survived...

Sep 25, 2024

Ella Alma Henrietta Witte was born March 4, 1929 in Byron Nebraska to Herman and Katherine Huhner Witte.  Herman and Katherine Witte had 8 daughters; Anna, Hermine, Sophia, Frieda, Elsie, Irene, Ida and Ella.  Ella was the youngest.  She passed away September 25, 2024 at 95 years old after enduring many health issues over the years.

Ella...

Sep 18, 2024

William Ray “Bill” Sell, 64, of Fairbury, NE., was born September 16, 1960, in Lincoln, NE., and died of cancer on September 18, 2024 in the Heritage Care Center, Fairbury.   He was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, Fairbury, and attended Fairbury Public Schools graduating with the class of 1978.  He was a happy, fun-loving child who enjoyed...