Mary Jane Mitchell
Oct 7, 2013
Mary Jane Mitchel 93 of Fairbury, NE., passed away October 7, 2013 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born January 21, 1920 at Superior Ne., to Wesley & Laura (Smith) Snyder. Survivors are children, Crystal and Ed Coatman, Don and Arnola Mitchell, Pat and Joyce Mitchell, Herb and Judy Mitchell. 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and 1...
Margaret J. Reese
Oct 3, 2013
Margaret Jean Reese, 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2013 at Gardenside Long Term Care Center in Fairbury with her children, family, and pastor by her side. Margaret (Hissong) Reese, the youngest of six children, was born on a farm near Hebron, Ne. on Aug. 11, 1927 to Roy and Bertha (Vinkenberg) Hissong. She spent her childhood years...
Esther Franzen
Oct 3, 2013
Esther Franzen 87 of Odell, NE., passed away October 3, 2013 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln. She was born September 21, 1926 at Odell, NE. to John & Caroline Bartels. She was baptized on October 3, 1926 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church by Rev. J. V. Kauffeld. She attended grade school in the Odell area and parochial school at...
Teresa Kathleen Adam
Oct 2, 2013
Teresa Kathleen Adam 61, of Odell passed away at her home Wednesday, October 2, 2013. She was born August 27, 1952 at Tecumseh, NE to Adolph and Bernice Masur Fink, the youngest of seven children. She received baptism, communion and confirmation at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Tecumseh, NE. She graduated from Elk Creek High School and then attended...
Harold "Hap" Wiegert
Sep 28, 2013
Harold “Hap” Christoph Wiegert of Fairbury, Nebraska died Saturday, September 28, at home. He was 71. Harold was born December 3, 1941, in Fairbury, Nebraska, to Viola and Christoph Wiegert. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church near Daykin. Harold attended country school at District 24 and Fairbury High School, graduating in 1959. After graduation he entered...
Joyce W. Robinson
Sep 14, 2013
Joyce W. Robinson 87 of Fairbury, NE., passed away September 14, 2013 at Jefferson Community Health Center in Fairbury. She was born June 26, 1926 at Hollenberg, KS. to Fred & Ethel (Harper) Schmitt. Survivors are Sons: Stephen R. Robinson & Wife Elaine, Gregory J. Robinson & Wife Teresa, Grandchildren: Aaron Robinson & Wife Dawn, Ashley McDaniel & Husband...
Mary M. Itzen
Sep 4, 2013
Mary M. Itzen, 83 passed away September 4, 2013 in Fairbury. She was the daughter of Herbert & Elsie Mitchell. Survivors include her husband, Henry of Fairbury, son; Jim Smith of Ottawa, KS; daughter; Debra K Cole of Lincoln, NE., 3 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren. Services will be Monday September 9, 2013 at Zion United Church of Christ –...
Randy G. Schroeder
Sep 3, 2013
Randy G. Schroeder 52 of Fairbury, NE., passed away September 3, 2013. He was born September 2, 1961 to George & Carmen (Ehlers) Schroeder in Fairbury, NE. Survivors are Special friend: Becki Snyder, Mother: Carmen Schroeder, Children: Chelsie Schroeder, & Christopher Schroeder, Sister: Renae Folkers & Husband Randy, Numerous Nieces & Nephews. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday...
Scott M. Hein
Aug 30, 2013
Scott M. Hein 58 of Fairbury, NE., passed away August 30, 2013 at Gardenside LTC in Fairbury. He was born April 8, 1955 in Fairbury, NE. to Orra & Ruth (Briggs) Hein. Survivors are: Wife Marilyn Hein of Fairbury, Daughters: Kristi Beu & Husband Mat of Corning, IA., Haley Hein of Fairbury, Son: Trevor Hein & Wife Sara of...
Brett Leroy Hasse
Aug 25, 2013
Brett Leroy Hasse, 51, of DeWitt, NE., passed away Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Ne. Survivors are his Father, Lyle, his wife; Jodi; children Nicholas & Jennifer Ward (fiance'), Brett Jr., Courtney and Bentley Steyers all of DeWitt, NE. Services will be Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Gerdes-Meyer Chapel in Fairbury, NE....
Colton Josheph Schoenrock
Aug 23, 2013
Colton Josheph Schoenrock age 23 of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away on August 23, 2013. He was born January 26, 1990 at Fairbury the son of Bradley and Lurri Lobner Schoenrock. Survivors include his parents, Brad and Lurri Schoenrock of Fairbury, brother Kruz Schoenrock and special friend Katie Kelley of Benkelman, Nebraska, sister Brurria Schoenrock and fiancé Brandon Baker of...
Maxine J. Strain
Aug 22, 2013
Maxine J. Strain age 86 of Alexandria, Nebraska passed away August 22, 2013. She was born May 16, 1927 at Plymouth, Nebraska the daughter of Charles and Emma Hennings Christ. Survivors include her children Dennis Strain and wife Judy of Lincoln, NE, Judy Disney and husband LeRoy of Alexandria, NE, Mary Jiskra and husband Marvin of Lincoln, NE, Tom...
Clara L. Jantzen
Aug 22, 2013
Clara L. Jantzen , 92, of Hebron Nebraska passed away Thursday August 22, 2013. Clara was born May 16, 1921 to Henry & Elizabeth Schwab Achtemeier at Harbine, Nebraska. Survivors are: Daughters Betty Pitney of Lincoln, NE. and Jan Riddle of Hebron, NE. Brother-in-law: Elmer Jantzen of Kingman, KS. Five Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren. Services for Clara will be...
Merle E. Griffee
Aug 20, 2013
Merle Griffee, 88, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013 in Harlingen TX. Prior to his move to Texas last year, he was a long-time resident of Fairbury, Nebraska. He was born in Perry Iowa, on May 17, 1925, to James and Zetta (Dawson) Griffee. He is preceded in death by his wife Ann, brother Dana and sister Darlene...
Letha "Lea" Achtemeier
Aug 20, 2013
Letha “Lea” Achtemeier, 92 years of age of Fairbury, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, at Heritage Care Center, Fairbury, Ne. She was born January 2, 1921 at Mahaska, Kansas the daughter of Ralph and Albena Tuma McCord. Survivors include: Sons; Jerry and wife Shirley Achtemeier of Fairbury, Gary and wife Linda Achtemeier of Fairbury, and Daughter; Cheryl Zweifel...
Mary Elizabeth Naiman
Aug 19, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Connell Naiman, age 99, of Gilead, Nebraska passed away Monday, August 19, 2013 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born February 8, 1914 at Gladstone NE to John and Elizabeth Connell. She was preceded in death by husband, Leslie A. Naiman Sr. She is survived by her son Leslie B. Naiman Jr., and wife Carol...
Thomas A. Pierson
Aug 9, 2013
Thomas A. Pierson 59 of Fairbury, NE. passed away August 9, 2013 at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln. He was born August 1, 1953 at Jerome, Idaho. Survivors are Father & Step Mother: John & Edna Pierson, Mother: Pat Sackett, Son: Christopher Pierson, Daughter: Heidi Zetrour-Thompson, Brother: Jeff Pierson, Sisters: Sande Miller, Debbie Randall, Lori Sackett, Jonie Kingland,...
Eric Taylor
Jul 30, 2013
Eric Taylor age 57 of Hot Springs, South Dakota passed away on July 30, 2013. He was born September 16, 1955 at Fairbury, Nebraska the son of Willard and Dixie Melvin Taylor. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 5, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury. The family will greet friends on Sunday...
William G. Houser, Jr.
Jul 20, 2013
William G. Houser, Jr. age 81 of Western, Nebraska passed away July 20, 2013. He was born May 13, 1932 at Daykin, Nebraska the son of William G. Houser, Sr. and Bernice Saylor Hauser. Survivors include his sister Ann Brueggemann and husband Melvin, numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at 3:00...
Sandra Ruth Jones
Jul 18, 2013
Sandra Ruth Jones, 66, of Edwards, Colorado passed away unexpectedly on Thursday July 18th. She was a cherished wife, mother, friend, child, sister, grandmother, and owner/manager of a successful garden and landscape business. She was passionate about nursing, gardening, antiques, and traveling. She will be sorely missed. Sandy was born March 21st, 1947 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Deloris and...
