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Walter L. Hoeting
Dec 7, 2012
Walter L. Hoeting age 74 of Fairbury passed away on December 7, 2012. He was born November 7, 1938 at Fairbury the son of Gerhard and Elsie Ridder Hoeting. Survivors include his wife Janet Hoeting, children Kevin Hoeting and wife Margarita of Hemet, California, Karl Hoeting and wife Elizabeth of Banning, California, Kent Hoeting and wife Roxanna of Hemet,...
Edwin D. Schmidt
Nov 29, 2012
Edwin Dwaine Schmidt passed away on November 29, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Society Home in Beatrice, NE. Edwin was born on May 27, 1932, in Wahoo, NE, to Ernest and Mary (Henrichs) Schmidt. He was confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Diller on April 4, 1946. He graduated from Diller High School in 1950 and then served...
Ronald A. Francis
Nov 26, 2012
Ronald A. Francis age 85 of Fairbury, NE., passed away November 26, 2012 at Jefferson Community Health Center in Fairbury. He was born April 22, 1927 at York, NE. to Arthur & Susie (McCall) Francis. Survivors are Wife: Nioma Francis of Fairbury, Son: Mike Francis & Wife Faye of Fairbury, 3 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, Sister: Mary Ellen Harrison...
John W. Snyder
Nov 25, 2012
John W. Snyder age 82 of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away on November 25, 2012 at the Heritage Care Center from cancer. He was born October 1, 1930 at Fairbury the son of Owen W. and Ruby M. McCord Snyder. He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1948 and attended Fairbury Junior College for one semester. He served in the...
Leonard E. Korthals
Nov 19, 2012
Leonard E. Korthals 58 of Fairbury, NE. passed away November 19, 2012 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. He was born December 13, 1953 at Beatrice, NE. to Elmer & Dorothy (Barber) Korthals. Survivors are Wife: Becky Korthals of Fairbury, Daughter: Kati Robinson & Husband Ted of Beatrice, NE., Sons: John Korthals & Wife Tara of Fairbury, Joe...
Isaac J. Kleinbeck-Corter
Nov 14, 2012
Isaac J. Kleinbeck-Corter 13 of Fairbury, NE., passed away November 14, 2012 in Fairbury. He was born March 10, 1999 in Fairbury, NE. to James & Heather (Kleinbeck) Corter. Survivors are Parents: Jim & Heather Corter of Fairbury, Brothers: Hayden, Damion, & Ashton Corter of Fairbury, Grandparents: Rick & Donna Kleinbeck of Fairbury, Lonnie Corter of Fairbury, Great Grandparents:...
Joann Lightbody
Nov 10, 2012
Passed away on Saturday at Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh, NE. Born if Fairbury, NE graduating High School in 1951. Married Richard Lightbody on December 29, 1951. Preceding her in death were her parents (Daisy and Raymond Corbin); husband (Richard); Siblings, Jack, Virginia, Darlene, and Doran. Survivors include her son, Alan and his wife Vivian Lightbody, Omaha, NE daughters,...
George Rempel
Nov 10, 2012
George D. Rempel 85 of Fairbury, NE., passed away November 10, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln, NE. He was born on April 14, 1927 in Fairbury, NE. to Henry & Helena (Dalke) Rempel. Survivors are Children: Don Rempel & Wife Nancy of New Delhi, India, Dave Rempel & Wife Jacki of Fairbury, Marilyn Root & Husband Fred...
Marvin Kerwood
Nov 4, 2012
Marvin Gail Kerwood passed away on November 4, 2012 at the age of 81 years, 7 months and 17 days at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, Nebraska. He was born March 17, 1931 at Alexandria, NE. He was the second child of Donald and Ruth (DeFrain) Kerwood. He was baptized April 16, 1933 at the Alexandria Presbyterian Church. He...
Robert "Bob" Lee Glasscock
Nov 1, 2012
Robert “Bob” Lee Glasscock was born to Stephen Archibald and Letha Luella Riggle Glasscock, the 9th of 11 children, on September 3, 1926 at Nemaha, Nebraska. He joined “the Man upstairs” on November 1, 2012 attaining the age of 86 years, 1 month and 28 days. To this union 5 children were born: Russell Eugene, Glenda Rae, Linda Kay,...
Ray Roskilly
Oct 31, 2012
Ray Roskilly age 82 of Fairbury passed away on October 31, 2012. He was born July 10, 1930 at Hill City, Kansas the son of Rollie and Tennessee James Roskilly. Survivors include his wife Rosemary Roskilly, daughters Joanne Breeding and husband Bill, Judith Shackelford, Tammi Jordan and husband Dan. brother Art Roskilly and wife June, sisters June Nutsch, Vola...
Walden "Slim" Nickel
Oct 27, 2012
Walden Carl "Slim" Nickel 90 of Western, NE passed away at Jefferson Community Health Center in Fairbury on Saturday, Oct. 27th. He was born on June 8, 1922 near Western to Arthur and Martha Howe Nickel. He was born a twin and grew up on a farm north of Western. He attended Spunky Hollow school and was confirmed at...
Richard Furrow
Oct 25, 2012
Richard Furrow 80 of Endicott passed away, Thursday at Jefferson Community Health Center. He was born September 24, 1932 at Fairbury, NE to Luther and Clara Morland Furrow. He graduated from Fairbury High School in 1951. He was a Korean Conflict Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Ricky, sister Shirley Surratt. He is survived...
Lorraine C. Deane
Oct 23, 2012
Lorraine C. Deane age 91 of Fairbury passed away on October 23, 2012. She was born April 19, 1921 at Omaha, Nebraska. Survivors include her many friends and acquaintances. A Rosary Service will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Mass Service at 10:00 a.m. all being held at the St. Michael's Catholic...
Thomas L. Wright
Oct 23, 2012
Thomas L. Wright age 89 of Reynolds, Nebraska passed away on October 23, 2012. He was born April 4, 1923 at Stromsburg, Nebraska the son of Lloyd and Hazel Johnson Wright. He was a World War 2 Army veteran. Survivors include his 3 daughters Pat Arnold and husband Mike, Diana Sonder, Kathy Cumming and husband Tom, 9 grandchildren and...
Jean M. Borch
Oct 23, 2012
Jean M. Borch age 89 of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away on October 23, 2012. She was born May 26, 1923 at Fairbury the daughter of Henry and Leora Strauss Schrieber. Survivors include her daughter Lorraine Borch of Fairbury, sons John Borch, Sr and wife Barbara of Fairbury, Eric A. Borch and wife Lorraine of Hamilton, Ohio, David Borch of...
Gerald "Jerry" Dietz
Oct 18, 2012
Gerald "Jerry" Dietz age 46 passed away on October 18, 2012. He was born September 2, 1966 at Fort Collins, Colrado the son of William and Wilma Block Dietz. Survivors include his parents, sisters Amillia Dietz, Sarah Dietz, uncles Ronald Dietz, Richard Dietz, aunt Dorothy Heckman and husband Marvin. Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 22, 2012...
Laura S. Compton
Oct 17, 2012
Laura S. Compton age 101 of Fairbury, NE., passed away October 17, 2012 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. She was born July 18, 1911 at Harbine, NE. to Henry & Sophia (Wegele) Zubick. Survivors are Son: Dwain Compton of Fairbury, Grandchildren: Cynthia Johnson & Husband Roger of Auburn, KS., Michael Munoz & Wife LaDonna of Auburn, KS.,...
Helen A. Bernhard
Oct 16, 2012
Helen A. Bernhard age 109 of Fairbury, NE., passed away on October 16, 2012 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. She was born August 26, 1903 at Western, NE., the daughter of Frank and Bessie (Krajnik) Kucera. She attended LPN school in Baltimore, Maryland and retired from the VA Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota after a 23 year nursing...
Carrie Mumby
Oct 16, 2012
Carrie Mumby age 100 of Fairbury passed away on October 16, 2012. She was born September 27, 1912 in Jefferson County, Nebraska the daughter of John and Clara Meyer Warnke. Graveside services will be held on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairbury Cemetery with Pastor Charles Schmidt officiating.

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