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Arthur Roskilly

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

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

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

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

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....

Shirley A Ebke

Shirley A Ebke

Nov 11, 2015

Shirley Ann (Krause) Ebke was born September 17, 1935 at Beatrice Nebraska to William and Isabelle (Malchow) Krause. She was baptized September 29, 1935 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Bearice, NE by Pastor Joseph Timken. Shirley was confirmed April 10, 1949 at Zion Lutheran Church of Harbine by Pastor Theo Schmidt. Shirley married Donald H. Ebke on April...

Georgianna Baruth

Georgianna Baruth

Nov 9, 2015

Georgianna Baruth was born January 18, 1935 to Walter Paul and Clara Etta Bennett Baruth on the family farm North of Powell, NE. She lived there with her parents until she was about six years old, then the family moved to Grantsbury, WI where they lived on a farm. Georgianna Baruth received Christian Baptism on December 7th, 1941 at...

Marjory Ann Schoen

Marjory Ann Schoen

Nov 5, 2015

Marjory A. Schoen 84 of Fairbury, NE. passed away November 5, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born November 8, 1930 in Fairbury, NE. to Alvin & Ona (Miller) McCord. Survivors are Husband: Marvin Schoen of Fairbury, Sons: Dennis (Cindy) Buchmeier of Fairbury, Doyle Buchmeier of Fairbury, Daughters: Debra (Dan) Hose of Lincoln, Linda (Edward) Earhart of Beatrice, 13 Grandchildren,...

Harold "Joe" D Schwab

Harold "Joe" D Schwab

Nov 5, 2015

Harold David “Joe” Schwab passed away on November 5, 2015 at the Ambassador in Nebraska City, Nebraska at the age of 86. “Joe” was born on October 14, 1929 to John Benjamin and Jessie Louise (Mallery) Schwab at Morrowville, Kansas. He moved to Washington Kansas with his parents where he graduated from high school in 1947. He was very...

William "Bill" A Muller

William "Bill" A Muller

Nov 1, 2015

William *Bill* A. Muller , 85, of Fairbury passed away at home on November 1, 2015. He was born June 25, 1930 in rural Fairbury, Nebraska to John and Agnes Scheer Muller. Bill attended school at District 29 and graduated from Fairbury High in 1947. Bill married Lois Klotz on January 17, 1955 at St. Michael's Catholic Church and...

Walter F. Manley

Walter F. Manley

Oct 13, 2015

Walter Floyd Manley was born to Wilber and Myrtle (Pierce) Manley in Burwell, Nebraska on 1/15/1927. He attended a country school traveling by horseback and then graduated from O’Neill High School in O’Neill Nebraska in 1944. He attended the University of Nebraska for one semester before he was drafted into the Army. On September 12, 1945, he married his...

Arlene M. Bohling

Arlene M. Bohling

Oct 13, 2015

Arlene M. (Poppe) Bohling, Chester, Nebraska. Arlene passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015, in Lincoln, Nebraska, at the age of 78 years, just one day before her 79th birthday. She was born on October 14, 1936 in Chester, Nebraska to Walter Poppe and Marie (Ehlers) Poppe. She attended school in Chester, Nebraska. On December 25, 1955, she married Loren...

Dorothy R. Kapke

Dorothy R. Kapke

Oct 12, 2015

Dorothy Rose Kapke was born on November 8, 1923 to Louis & Fern Craig of Fairbury, NE and went to her heavenly home to be with God on October 12, 2015. All of us are pretty sure that there was quite a reunion when she arrived there, especially with our Dad who was probably waiting with open arms as...

Marilyn Novotny

Marilyn Novotny

Oct 10, 2015

Clara Marilyn Novotny lived a long life and we have been blessed to have her in our lives. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Rudy. They were married 70 years. Marilyn was born on August 14, 1922. Growing up in the depression, Marilyn shared stories of going to school sometimes in a wagon and horses. Marilyn and...

Shirley Wieden

Shirley Wieden

Oct 7, 2015

Shirley Wieden 76, of Odell, NE, passed away October 7, 2015 in Lincoln. She was born July 30, 1939 to William & Marie (Scheele) Sohl at Hanover, KS. Survivors are her husband Loren of Odell, daughters Catherine (Ron) Bures of Odell, Brenda (Jack) May of North Zulch, TX and Debora Minge of Beatrice, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, brothers...

Donald G. Boley

Donald G. Boley

Oct 5, 2015

Donald G. Boley was born January 16, 1948 to Arley and Lillian Boley of Fairbury and departed this life at his home Monday, October 5, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer at the age of 67. He attended Fairbury Public Schools and was a member of the graduating class of 1966. After High School, Don worked for Smitty’s...

Harold J. Meyer

Harold J. Meyer

Oct 3, 2015

Harold J.E. Meyer, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2015 at the age of 95. Harold was born October 24, 1919 in Cadams, Nebraska. He spent his first 14 years on his family’s farm. Harold graduated from Superior High School in 1936. He started his retail career in 1937 at Hested’s which merged with the J.J. Newberry Co., in 1960....

Rhoda Clay

Rhoda Clay

Sep 21, 2015

Rhoda Clay 63 of Fairbury, NE. passed away September 21, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born March 21, 1952 at Spring Valley, MN. Survivors are Brothers: Harold (Donna) Tungesvik of CA., Keith Tungesvik of Winona, MN., Sister: Judy Pruka of Winona, MN., Son: Jacob McLean. Cremation has taken place. No service at this time. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral home in Fairbury...

Robert L. Cossel

Robert L. Cossel

Sep 20, 2015

Robert (Bob) Cossel 91, of Fairbury, passed away in Fairbury September 20, 2015. He was born October 19, 1923 at Lincoln, NE to Harry and Hazel Bohannan Cossel. He was a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran. He is survived by a daughter Sandie Davis and husband Kelly of Fairbury, a son Randy Cossel and wife Alberta of McFarland, KS....

Angeline (Angie) Frerichs Weers

Angeline (Angie) Frerichs Weers

Sep 20, 2015

Angeline (Angie) Joyce Frerichs Weers was born on July 26th 1942 to Reinhard and Grace (Wallman) Frerichs. She passed away at her home on September 20th, 2015 at the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 24 days. She attended Rural School Dist #108 through the 8th grade. She then graduated from Beatrice High School in 1959. She was...

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