Herman R. Kenning
Jan 7, 2016
Herman Richard Kenning was born to Flora Carrico Kenning and George Kenning, Sr. on a farm southwest of Steele City, Nebraska on March 13, 1925. He passed away on January 7, 2016 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska. Herman was the youngest of four children. Herman was raised by his grandparents Perry and Alice Carrico, because his...
Chris R. Schellhorn
Jan 6, 2016
Chris Schellhorn, 50 of Fairbury, NE passed away January 6, 2016. He was born February 21, 1965 to Richard & Thelma (Simacek) Schellhorn in Fairbury. Chris's favorite pastimes were tinkering with small engines, and riding his Harley. He was always on the go, helping others in need, never hesitating to lend a hand. He had the gift of gab,...
Norman J. Covey
Jan 2, 2016
Norman James Covey, 82, of Shenandoah, Iowa formally of Fairbury, Nebraska, was born March 19, 1933 in Hebron, Nebraska and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1952. He passed away comfortably at home with his family by his side on January 2, 2016. He served during the Korean Conflict from 1952 to 1956 as a Seaman 2nd class, Radarman...
Dean Zweifel
Jan 1, 2016
Dean Loren Zweifel was born June 4, 1937 to Harry and Grace (Johnson) Zweifel. He grew up on the family farm west of Fairbury and attended school in the Fairbury system. He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1955. Shortly after graduation, Dean went to work for Engels Aircraft, where he earned his Pilot’s License and Airplane Mechanic’s Certificate....
Alberta C Smith
Dec 31, 2015
Alberta C. Smith 92 of Fairbury, NE. passed away December 31, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born October 18, 1923 in Endicott, NE. to William & Viola (Perkins) June. Survivors are Daughters: Christine Love of Fort Collins, CO., Debra & (Bob) Harrison of Lincoln, Maria Campos Burkley of Fairbury, Grandchildren: Matt & (Amelia) Love, Christopher Love, Courtney Harrison &...
Myron "Mike" Kraff
Dec 26, 2015
Myron “Mike” Kraff, 83, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital. Mike was born in Brooklyn, NY to Martin and Lee Kraff and enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 18. He married his wife, Pat Kraff, on Aug 26, 1961 while on active duty, enjoying their time...
Mary Ellen Duis
Dec 25, 2015
Mary Ellen Duis 79 of Reynolds, NE. passed away December 25, 2015 in Houston, TX. She was born June 23, 1936 at Verona, MO. to Altgeld & Helen (Mooney) Cook. Survivors are Husband: Loren Duis of Reynolds, NE. Son: J. Alan & (Shirley) Dickey of Houston, TX., Grandchildren: Ethan, Faith, & Grace Dickey, Brother: Donald & (Clara) Cook of...
Dixie R Hansmire
Dec 24, 2015
DIXIE REID HANSMIRE was born December 5, 1931, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Wilber and Iva (Axtell) Reid. Dixie was the second of three children. Dixie attended Fairbury Public Schools from grades K-12. She graduated from Fairbury High School in May of 1949. On June 12, 1949, she married Dale Hansmire in Fairbury, Nebraska. To this union two children were...
Paul O. Davidson
Dec 17, 2015
Paul O. Davidson was born to Charles W. Davidson and Erma E. (Larkins) Davidson September 13, 1921, on a farm in Republic County, Kansas. He passed away December 17, 2015, attaining the age of 94 years. Paul was given his name by his grandmother Davidson as it was her request that one of her grandsons be named “Paul”. He...
Hazel N. Seachord
Dec 12, 2015
Hazel Norene Seachord, 93, of Fairbury passed away December 12, 2015 at Heritage Care Center. She was born to Chauncy and Anna (Boosinger) Bacon on October 25, 1922 in Patterson, MO. Survivors are son Michael Seachord and wife, Cheryl of Fairbury and son Gary Seachord and wife, Terri of Beatrice, 5 grandchildren: Lyle Megli and his wife Bobbi, Michelle...
Dale Franklin Dahlheimer
Dec 10, 2015
Dale Franklin Dahlheimer died on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the age of 78. He was born to Frank and Bessie (Cook) Dahlheimer on April 13, 1937 in Crawford, Nebraska. Dale married his high school sweetheart, Norma Lambert, in 1955, and together they made a life for themselves in southeast Nebraska, first in Omaha, and then in Lincoln. Dale...
Alan L. Hein
Dec 4, 2015
Alan L. Hein, 62, of Fairbury, passed away Dec. 4, 2015 at Jefferson Community Health Center. He was born April, 26th, 1953 to Orra and Ruth Hein. He was a dedicated family man and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. Alan enjoyed working with his son Travis, and brother Kenny at the family business Hein Construction. Alan and...
Donald L Flagle
Dec 2, 2015
Donald L. Flagle 90 of Mahaska, KS. passed away December 2, 2015 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born April 5, 1925 in Jefferson County, NE. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. Survivors are Wife: Ruth Flagle of Mahaska, KS., Daughter: Georgie (Veryl) Mueller of Palmer, KS., 3 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Services will be at...
William A Monroe
Dec 2, 2015
William Anson Monroe was born April 8, 1928, in Fairbury, Nebraska to Roy L. Monroe and Florence McDonnell Monroe. Bill attended Fairbury schools and in June of 1945 became a brakeman for the Rock Island Railroad. In 1954 he was promoted to conductor working for the Rock Island until it closed down in 1980; Bill’s crew had the last...
Arlene E. Engels
Nov 30, 2015
Arlene Evelyn Engels was born August 9, 1921 in Brigham, Wisconsin to William and Florence (Eveland) Schuelke. She passed November 30, 2015 in Fairbury Nebraska at the age of 94 years, 3 months and 21 days. Arlene grew up in Wisconsin where her parents operated cheese factories. She served in the army from 1943 to 1946. There she drove...
Arthur Roskilly
Nov 25, 2015
Arthur “Art” D. Roskilly, age 82 of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away November 25, 2015 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born to Rollie Joseph and Tennessee Bell (James) Roskilly on April 16, 1933 at Hill City, Kansas. “Art” served his country in the Army as a Private from 1953 to 1955. He worked as a Transportation Supervisor...
Dale P. Meeske
Nov 25, 2015
Dale P. Meeske, 80 of Beatrice, NE, passed away November 25, 2015 in Beatrice. He was born to Paul W. and Goldie May (Clem) Meeske February 26, 1935 in Fairbury, NE. Survivors are sons Mark Meeske of Tokyo, Japan and Kevin and Jeannie Meeske of Fishtail, Montana, cousins (Tudi) Alma & Harold Prewitt Rohr, John (Jack) Prewitt of Beatrice,...
Linda L. Knight
Nov 25, 2015
Linda L. Knight, 68 of Fairbury, NE, passed away November 25, 2015 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born November 4, 1947 in Colorado Springs, CO. Survivors are Significant other Don Sturm of Fairbury, daughters Debra (Matt) Spanjer of Fairbury, Tammy (Mike) Lueker of Fairbury, Melinda (Mike) Pease of Gold Bar, WA, son Tim Reeder & Partner...
Doyle W. Endorf
Nov 16, 2015
Doyle W. Endorf, 67 of Fairbury, NE, passed away November 16, 2015 at his home. He was born to Walter John and Vera Mae (Schafer) Endorf April 14, 1948 at Friend, NE. Viet Nam Navy Veteran. Survivors are wife Ramona, daughter Michelle (Tim) Neff of Lincoln, NE, son Marc Endorf of Fairbury, NE, 2 Grandchildren Emma Paige and Riley...
Howard E. Zabel
Nov 12, 2015
Howard Eugene Zabel 87, born February 4, 1928 at Western, NE., to Jesse and Anna Laura Koehler Zabel, passed away at his home at Cedarwood Assisted Living Center in Fairbury, NE on November 12, 2015. Howard and his wife of 51 years, Charlene, farmed south of Western, NE for 30 years prior to retiring in Fairbury, NE in 1992....
