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Donald William Dallmann

Donald William Dallmann

Jan 14, 2025

Donald William Dallmann entered into his eternal rest on January 14th, 2025.  Don was born October 27, 1932 at rural Upland, Nebraska.  He attended rural country schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1950.  He was drafted into the Army during the Korean Conflict.  Upon returning from the service, Don devoted most of his life to managing dairy...

Donald Lee Eisenhauer

Donald Lee Eisenhauer

Jan 12, 2025

Donald Eisenhauer, 85, of Lincoln, NE passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Fallbrook Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lincoln.

Don was born August 30, 1939, in Bloomfield, NE, to Arthur and Emma (Gieselman) Eisenhauer. He grew up in the Bloomfield area and joined the U.S. Navy in 1957.  During his three years in service, he...

Verna Ruth Horky

Verna Ruth Horky

Jan 10, 2025

Verna Ruth (Mussman) Horky was born in Daykin, NE to Edwin and Viola (Pfister) Mussman on November 16, 1931. She passed away on January 10, 2025, at the age of 93 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Verna went to Daykin Public School graduating in 1949. She attended college and then began a career in teaching....

Elvera Leona Olson

Elvera Leona Olson

Jan 10, 2025

Elvera Leona Free, daughter of John and Anna (Meyer) Free was born on September 14, 1927.  She was baptized as an infant at Trinity Lutheran Church and confirmed on May 16, 1941 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury, Nebraska by Reverend Rudolph Norden.  Her confirmation memory verse was taken from Psalm 143, verse 10 “Teach me to do thy...

Rozella Ann Beu

Rozella Ann Beu

Jan 7, 2025

Rozella Ann Beu, 83, of Adams, NE, died Monday January 7, 2025, at Goldcrest Retirement Center.  She was born on January 12, 1941, in Beatrice to Ralph Weiner & Elsie Weyer. She grew up in Fairbury and married her husband Leonard Beu in 1960 at the Lutheran Church in Gilead, NE.

In the middle of her life,...

Analee Joyce Schuerman

Analee Joyce Schuerman

Jan 4, 2025

Our beloved Analee Joyce Schuerman left us to be with the Lord on January 4, 2025.  She is survived by her brother Jim Jacobs, daughters Johanna and Christina and stepdaughters Christine, Gretchen and Merry, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

She had a passion for quilting, painting, gardening and pottery.  She was a loving wife, mother and...

Jacob D. Immink

Jacob D. Immink

Jan 4, 2025

Jacob “Jake” Daniel Immink, 35, of Endicott, Nebraska, a true cowboy with a heart of gold, went home to be with Jesus on January 4, 2025. He was the fourth born child to Jon and Peggy Immink, of Endicott, Nebraska, on June 20, 1989. He grew up with three brothers and one sister. Jacob loved his family, a proud...

Maurice "Pete" Cumro

Maurice "Pete" Cumro

Dec 29, 2024

Maurice J. “Pete” Cumro was born December 25,1923 at Hollenberg Kansas, passed away on December 29, 2024 at Fairbury, Nebraska at the age of 101 years and 4 days.  Maurice was the fifth of seven children born to William C. and Margaret E. (Lyhane) Cumro.

Maurice acquired the nickname “Pete” as a boy in school and it...

Dale Louis Duis

Dale Louis Duis

Dec 28, 2024

Dale Duis was born in Odell, Nebraska on March 29, 1943 to William and Louise (Maatsch) Duis.  Dale's mom passed away giving birth to him.  He was raised by his grandparents the Maatschs.  Dale weighed 3lbs 9 oz as his grandparents raised him on the oven door in a shoebox.  He attended Reynolds School and graduated in 1960.  He...

Joan Shirley Vorderstrasse

Joan Shirley Vorderstrasse

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...

Ricky "Rick" Lynn Hanson

Ricky "Rick" Lynn Hanson

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...

Geraldine L. Katz

Geraldine L. Katz

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...

Albert D. Oliver

Albert D. Oliver

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...

Eldean M. Banahan

Eldean M. Banahan

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...

Melinda Ann Johnson

Melinda Ann Johnson

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...

Joseph Arthur Cox

Joseph Arthur Cox

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...

Betty Katherine Lee Smith

Betty Katherine Lee Smith

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...

Donald Elmer Barber

Donald Elmer Barber

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...

Gail G. Cross

Gail G. Cross

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...

Viola Marie Scheer

Viola Marie Scheer

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...

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