Ronald J. Kostal
Apr 27, 2015
Ronald J. Kostal, 86, of Odell, NE died April 27, 2015 in Lincoln, NE. He was born January 12, 1929 in rural Odell to Frank C. and Ella Mae (Shalla) Kostal. On June 4, 1944 Ron received his Confirmation of Faith, along with his family, at the Odell United Methodist Church. He attended Prairie View District 88 country school...
Lois M. Templin
Apr 27, 2015
Lois Templin was born July 25th, 1922 on a farm outside of Reynolds, Ne. She was one of twelve children born to Henry and Anna Elgert. She grew up on a farm during the depression so life was tough. She often told stories about her mom baking 12 loaves of bread per week, making bean soup on washday and...
Doyle D. Wood
Apr 20, 2015
Doyle D. Wood, 55 of Jansen, NE passed away April 20, 2015 at his home. He was born December 3, 1959 to Marion L. and Alvera D. (Ebel) Wood in Sioux City, IA. Survivors are his wife Virginia, and son Daniel (Kassie) Wood of North Sioux City, SD, son David Wood of Sioux City, IA. Services will be Friday...
Shannon M. Criner
Apr 17, 2015
Shannon Marie Criner, 46 of Fairbury, passed away April 17, 2015 at Gardenside Care Center in Fairbury. Shannon was born January 18, 1969 in Fairbury, NE to Kent and Mary (Linenberger) Criner. She attended school in the Fairbury School System until she graduated from Fairbury High School in 1987. She married Jeff Bradley in 1988. To them one son...
Beverly J. Babel
Apr 16, 2015
Beverly Jean Babel 75 of Fairbury, NE passed away April 16, 2015 in Fairbury. She was born September 29, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio to George & Virginia (Snyder) Babel. Survivors are sisters Vicki Schoen & James Carr of Fairbury, Marilyn Cranford of Mesa, AZ., brother Allan Clingeman & Wife Sandy of Las Vegas, NV. Cremation has taken place. No...
Lyle D. Hennerberg
Apr 15, 2015
Lyle D. Hennerberg, 85 of Hollenberg, Kansas, passed away April 15, 2015 at Washington Co. Hospital in Washington, KS. He was born to Rolin and Minnie (Luhring) Hennerberg July 12, 1929 at Hollenberg, KS. He married Norma Brenneis November 23, 1952 in the Hollenberg Methodist Church. Lyle served as church treasurer, he was a Parish Council Representative, served 18...
Doris A. Herman
Apr 12, 2015
Doris Arlene (Wagner) Herman, 91 of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away April 12, 2015 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born to Adolph & Opal (Lunsford) Wagner on May 19, 1923 at Crab Orchard, Nebraska. Doris graduated from Filley High School and received her teaching certificate from Peru State College and taught in country schools in Johnson and...
Larene E. "Renie" Jurgena
Apr 11, 2015
LaRene “Renie” Ellen Jurgena, a resident of Fairbury, died at the age of 77 years on April 11, 2015. She spent her last week on this earth surrounded by the people she loved and who loved her. As was her way, Renie waited until everyone had left and Darrel, Shana and Tony dozed off to quietly slip away to...
Karlene E. Brueggemann
Mar 31, 2015
Karlene Elaine Harris Brueggemann was born second oldest to Larry Harris and Barbara Bigley Harris, on February 21, 1955 at Auburn, NE. Karlene received her education at Auburn Public Schools. She graduated with the “Betty Crocker Home Maker of Tomorrow” Award in 1973. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was baptized April 11, 1965 by...
Elizabeth "Beth" Ambri
Mar 30, 2015
Elizabeth “Beth” Ambri, 43 of Mesa, Arizona, passed away March 30, 2015 in Mesa. She was born June 20, 1971 in Fairbury, NE, to Jerry and Jacquline Meyer. She is survived by her husband Steven Ambri of Mesa, son Derrick Ambri of Mesa, daughters Erin Meyer-Blythe of Nebraska, Cassidy Ambri of Mesa and Courtney Ambri of Mesa and her...
Neal W. "Fritz" Frederick
Mar 29, 2015
Neal W. Frederick was born July 6, 1922, to Andrew and Hazel Arndt Frederick at Beatrice, Nebraska. He left this life on March 29, 2015, at the age of 92. The family lived on a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska until his father died at a young age. His mother returned to Beatrice with her children. He graduated...
Robert D. Grammer
Mar 29, 2015
Robert DeWayne Grammer was born August 6, 1937, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Charles “Aldo” and Helen Werner Grammer. He entered the Kingdom of Heaven and earned his angel wings on March 29, 2015, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He attended school in Endicott and Fairbury, graduating with the class of 1956, and attended Fairbury Junior College. Bob was married to Colleen...
Michael A. Mangels
Mar 28, 2015
Michael A. Mangels, 44 of Fairbury, NE died March 28, 2015 in Fairbury. He was born October 21, 1970 to Fredrick H. & Evelyn L. (Klarman) Mangels at Long Branch, NJ. Survivors are wife Sheri Risher, of Fairbury, sisters Kathy Mangels of Fairbury, Julie (Andrew) Johnson of New York, brother Fred (Joanne) Mangels of VA, niece Nicole (Jason) Sorensen...
Ruth Irene Beu
Mar 27, 2015
Ruth Irene Beu 80 of Fairbury, NE. passed away March 27, 2015 at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln. She was born April 27, 1934 in Fairbury, NE. to Frank & Mary (Knocke) Oberhelman. Survivors are Daughter: Kim Arner & Husband Terry of Fairbury, 3 Grandsons, 6 Great Grandchildren, Sisters: Phyllis Watson of Fairbury, Shirley Jansky & Husband Robert of...
Guila M. Vinkenberg
Mar 27, 2015
Guila Marie Bauer Vinkenberg was born December 19, 1925 to John H. and Margaret A. Schoen Bauer in Fairbury, NE and passed away March 27, 2015 at the age of 89 years 3 months and 8 days at Gardenside LTC. She was baptized at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury, NE on January 31st, 1926 by the Rev. Fred Korbitz...
Robert Glaesemann
Mar 24, 2015
Robert Glaesemann, 65 of Fairbury, died March 24, 2015. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Faith Lutheran Church in Fairbury. Memorials will go to Families Choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Lester R. Boyd
Mar 24, 2015
Lester R. Boyd, 91 of Fairbury, NE, died March 24, 2015 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born May 25, 1923 to Alfred R. and Alta M (Matheny) Boyd at Reynolds, Nebraska. Lester's Aunt took him to the Methodist Church in Hubbell while he was growing up in Reynolds, NE. He enjoyed playing cards and going fishing....
Gary L. Johnson
Mar 23, 2015
Gary Lee Johnson, 74, of Daykin, passed away at his home, Monday, March 23, 2015. He was the second child born to Rex and Catherine (Schoenholz) Johnson February 2, 1941, in Nampa, Idaho. He and his family moved back to Nebraska in 1945. Gary attended country school in Alexandria and Bruning and then went to Bruning High School, graduating...
Alene E. Endorf
Mar 10, 2015
Alene Emma Endorf was born November 20, 1914 to John and Martha (Schilke) Jarchow near Daykin, NE. She passed away March 10, 2015 at Gardenside LTC, Fairbury, NE. Alene grew up in the Daykin area and attended grade school at District 35. She attended high school in Daykin, participated in class plays, choir and band. She graduated in the...
Vernon D. Thomsen
Mar 6, 2015
Vernon Dean Thomsen was born on July 10, 1939 on the family farm south of Odell, Nebraska, the son of Meenke Thomsen and his wife Edna Adam Thomsen. Vernon received his gift of eternal life on March 6 at his home in Lanham, Kansas. Vernon was 75 years, 7 months, and 26 days old. Vernon was Baptized into the...
