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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
