Jerry H. Achtemeier
Jan 19, 2016
Jerry Harold Achtemeier was born January 7, 1945 to Harold F. and Letha Lee (McCord) Achtemeier at Fairbury, NE and passed away January 19, 2016 at his home with his wife at his side. Jerry’s father was serving in WWII when he was born and he was nine months old before his father saw him. Jerry was baptized at...
James Christopher Singleton
Jan 14, 2016
James C. Singleton 71 of Hebron, NE. passed away January 14, 2016 in Hebron. He was born January 16, 1944 in Fairbury, NE. to Donald & Betty Lucile (Monroe) Singleton. Survivors are Sisters: Sally & Ron Hawkins of Lincoln, Susan Sealey of Hastings, Patricia & Howard Beeck of Lincoln, Brenda & Roger Nicholson of Sun Lakes, AZ.Brothers: Donald Singleton,...
Alfred "Al" Schoen
Jan 13, 2016
Alfred Eugene Schoen was born November 9, 1930, to Emil Schoen and Emma Kujath in rural Gladstone. He died January 13, 2016. During his elementary school years in Gladstone, he and his sister Pauline both spoke German in school as a natural part of their German heritage. Farming was always in his DNA. At the age of 17, he...
Joseph James "Jim" Cortney
Jan 10, 2016
Joseph James “Jim” Cortney, the son of William and Sabina Cortney was born April 20, 1925 on the farm near Alexandria NE the oldest of 10 children. He died on January 10, 2016 at Gardenside Care Home in Fairbury, NE. Jim grew up on farms in the Alexandria area and attended country school through the 8th grade, and graduated...
Leroy Richards
Jan 8, 2016
LeRoy Richards 81 of Fairbury, NE., passed away January 8, 2016 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born April 2, 1935 in LaSalle, IL. to Thomas & Carolina (Mochnick) Richards. Survivors are Wife: Janice Richards of Fairbury, Daughter: Pamela (Cliff) Burgess of Beatrice, Son: Daniel Richards of Fairbury, 3 Grandchildren, & 7 Great Grandchildren. Cremation has...
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...
