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Dale Olson

Dale Olson

Jul 16, 2013

Dale Olson age 87 of Fairbury, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury.  He was born January 1, 1926 at Leonardville, KS to Julius and Elsie Doyle Olson. He was baptized May 28, 1967 at the Methodist Church in  Randolph, KS.  He was married to Ida Johnson, but later divorced.  He was united in...

Pauline H. Bunkers

Pauline H. Bunkers

Jul 16, 2013

Pauline was born March 16, 1933 in Fairbury, NE. She was the 4th daughter born to Frederich and Anna (Goes) Koch. She graduated from Steele City High School with the class of 1951. She married Francis McCord in 1952 and had two children, Robert in 1953 and Susan in 1956. They divorced in 1971. Pauline married Mike Bunkers in...

Leonard E. Warren

Leonard E. Warren

Jul 15, 2013

Leonard E. Warren age 93 of Omaha, NE. formerly Daykin, NE., passed away July 15, 2013 at the Parsons House in Omaha. He was born January 13, 1920 at Attica, KS. to Clarence & Ruby (Johnston) Warren. He was a W W II Navy Veteran. Survivors are daughters: Heidi Scheer & husband Richard of Gretna, NE., Lorilea Mohr &...

Dylan Rowden

Dylan Rowden

Jun 26, 2013

Dylan Rowden, 17 years of age, died at his home in Fairbury, Nebraska on Wednesday, June 26, 2013. Surviving Dylan's death are: Mother; Sydney & her husband, Steve Glanz; Fairbury NE, Father: Jerry and his wife, Johanna Rowden; Beatrice NE, Brothers: Billy Jaeger IV; Fairbury,Jerry (Boomer) Rowden; Beatrice, and Cody Glanz; Fairbury. Sisters: Jessica & Brad Garton; Beatrice, Faith...

Irene L. Wolken

Irene L. Wolken

Jun 20, 2013

Irene L. Wolken age 95 of Diller, Nebraska passed away June 20, 2013. She was born February 25, 1918 at Tobias, Nebraska the daughter of Henry and Mary Rohr Endorf. She was baptized on March 31, 1918 at Zion Lutheran Church at Tobias. She attended Zion Lutheran Parochial school and was confirmed. She graduated from Tobias High School (May,...

Fern M. Wehling

Fern M. Wehling

Jun 20, 2013

Fern Maurine Carstens Wehling was born to William and Jennie Carstens on November 30, 1919, on a farm near Clatonia, NE. She died on June 20, 2013, at Heritage Care Center at the age of 93 years, 6 months, and 20 days. As a child, Fern occupied her days with her pony on the family farm east of Fairbury. ...

Michael "Otis" Lassley

Michael "Otis" Lassley

Jun 15, 2013

Michael “Otis” Lassley, born Jan. 20, 1961, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Fairbury, NE, on June 15, 2013. He was surrounded by family and his two very special dogs, “his boys” Jake II and BJ. His memory and spirit lives on in the hearts of his family: dad Max Lassley & wife Maryann; sisters...

Robert H. Walburn

Robert H. Walburn

Jun 15, 2013

Robert H. "Bob" Walburn age 80 of Endicott, Nebraska passed away on June 15, 2013. He was born March 25, 1933 at Fairbury, Nebraska the son of Frances and Gertrude Darrow Walburn. Survivors include his wife Janet Walburn of Endicott, son Jeffrey Walburn of Sumner, Nebraska, daughter ReNee Walburn of Charlotte, North Carolina, son Bradley Walburn of Lincoln, Nebraska,...

William E. Meyer

William E. Meyer

Jun 15, 2013

William E. "Bill" Meyer 89 of Fairbury, NE., passed away June 15, 2013 in Fairbury. He was born October 21, 1923 in Fairbury, NE. to Louis & Reba (True) Meyer. He was a W W II Army Veteran. Survivors are Wife: Carol Meyer of Fairbury, Sons: Gary Meyer & Wife Michaelene of Manassas, VA., Duane Meyer & Wife Mary...

Clara M. Blatny

Clara M. Blatny

Jun 12, 2013

Clara M. Blatny age 93 of Fairbury passed away June 12, 2013. She was born August 22, 1919 at Schuyler, Nebraska the daughter of Peter and Mary Hamata. Survivors include her son Dr. Richard Blatny and special friend Joyce Carlson of Fairbury, daughter Marlyce Banning and husband Ron of Omaha, 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Leonard "Slim" Mccord

Leonard "Slim" Mccord

Jun 11, 2013

Leonard "Slim" McCord age 79 of Fairbury, NE., passed away June 11, 2013 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. He was born December 2, 1933 in Fairbury, NE. to Alvin & Ona (Miller) McCord. Survivors are wife: Ruth McCord of Fairbury, daughters: Sandi (McCord) Hoffman of Buffalo, WY., Jill Likens & husband Terry of Fairbury, granddaughters: Shaylin Likens...

Olga Bast-Pedersen

Olga Bast-Pedersen

Jun 5, 2013

Olga Bast-Pedersen, 86 of Lincoln, passed away in Lincoln on June 5, 2013. She was born February 28, 1927 at Jansen, NE to Nick and Elizabeth Rempel Friesen. She was manager of Ben Franklin Store in Washington, KS and also worked for Lincoln Telephone Co., Lamberts Cleaners, JM McDonalds, JC Penney, Region V, and Lincoln Journal-Star. She is survived...

Kent B. Wilkinson

Kent B. Wilkinson

Jun 4, 2013

Kent B. Wilkinson, age 88, of Fairbury, NE died on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. He was born June 26th 1924 at Greenleaf, KS to LeRoy E. Wilkinson and Florence M. (Beggs) Wilkinson. His elementary education was at Dewey school and Rock school. He then graduated from Morrowville High School in 1942. He enlisted in the U. S. Navy in...

Roy D. Kendall

Roy D. Kendall

May 30, 2013

Roy D. Kendall, 63 years of age, of Plymouth died May 30, after a courageous battle with cancer. He died in his home surrounded by family. He was born on May 24, 1950, to Robert and Leona Kendall in Beatrice, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church near Harbine, Nebraska. He also attended the parochial school...

Raymond Pete Munoz

Raymond Pete Munoz

May 20, 2013

Raymond Pete Munoz 84 of Fairbury, NE. passed away May 20, 2013 in Fairbury. He was born August 29, 1928 in Fairbury, NE. to Nieves & Alberta (Ruiz) Munoz. He was a W W II Navy Veteran. Survivors are daughters: Mary Starr & husband Kipp of Fairbury, Annette Beyer & husband Curt of Bismarck, ND., Alexa Behrends & husband...

Lois M. Thrasher

Lois M. Thrasher

May 18, 2013

Lois M. Thrasher 87 of Fairbury, NE., passed away May 18, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln. She was born March 8, 1926 at Fairbury, NE. to Harm & Elsie (Sonnenberg) Meyer. Survivors are sons: Lowell M. Thrasher of Omaha, NE., Loren M. Thrasher of Ocala, FL., granddaughter: Stephanie Thrasher of Ocala. FL., brother: John R. Meyer &...

Roy G. Cole

Roy G. Cole

May 12, 2013

Roy Gene Cole age 58 of Fairbury passed away on May 12, 2013. He was born November 9, 1954 at Brownfield, Texas the son of Hiam and Mary Marley Cole. Survivors include his wife Cynthia, sons Jason, Chad, Caleb, daughter Capricah, 4 grandchildren, brothers Harold, Art, Jerry and Tim. Memorial services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013...

Leotha Adam

Leotha Adam

May 10, 2013

Leotha M. Adam 72 of Beatrice, NE. formerly Odell, NE., passed away May 10, 2013 at Bryan LGH West Hospital in Lincoln. She was born May 2, 1941 at Bremen, KS. to Alvin & Viola (Duensing) Adam. Survivors are Brother: Eldean Adam & Wife Sharon of Harbine, NE., Nieces: Crystal Auty & Husband John of Richardson, TX., Tamera Adam...

William "Bill" Graham

William "Bill" Graham

May 10, 2013

William "Bill" Graham age 81 of Mahaska, Kansas passed away May 10, 2013. He was born September 25, 1931 at Reynolds, Nebraska the son of Jesse and Hazel Landis Graham. Survivors include his son David Graham of Mankato, Kansas, daughter Elizabeth Welty and husband David of Abbyville, Kansas, grandchildren Lanae, Isaac and Evan, sisters Lou Ann McKinley of Russell,...

Sandra K. Rhoden

Sandra K. Rhoden

May 4, 2013

Sandra K. Rhoden age 72 of Steele City, Nebraska passed away on May 4, 2013. She was born December 2, 1940 in Fairbury. Survivors include her daughter Kathy Mason of Fairbury, son Allen Rhoden and wife Mary Jane of Fairbury, brother John Brandt of Hope Mills, N.C., 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May...

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