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Darlene Luehring Jones
Sep 14, 2012
Darlene (Luehring) Jones 65 of Fairbury, NE., passed away September 14, 2012 in Fairbury. She was born October 9, 1946 at Hebron, NE. to John & Marie (Koeneke) Luehring. Survivors are Daughters: Lisa Endicott & Husband Don of Gibbon, NE., Lori Gerdes & Husband Michael of Lehigh Acres, FL., LeAnn Sterup & Husband Aaron of Tecumseh, NE., Sons: Jerry...
Bret Brian Hackbarth
Sep 14, 2012
Bret Brian Hackbarth of Fairmont, NE., passed away on September 14, 2012. He had a long courageous battle with pulmonary hypertension. During his short life he met & made many friends & will be remembered & respected by all for his continued courage. Bret was born May 21, 1971 in Frankfurt, West Germany, to L. J. (Bud) Hackbarth &...
Dora E. Riggle
Sep 10, 2012
Dora E. Riggle age 93 of Beatrice formerly of Endicott, Nebraska passed away on September 10, 2012. She was born September 2, 1919 at Burr, Nebraska the daughter of John and Emma Wusk Janssen. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 14, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Fairbury with Pastor Charles Schmidt officiating....
June Simnitt
Sep 8, 2012
June Simnitt, 86, of Valencia, California, formerly of Fairbury, passed away on September 8, 2012. She was born June 20, 1926 to Frank and Edna Graves in Hollenberg, KS. In October 1943 June married Noel Simnitt and to that union were born, Wayne Simnitt of San Diego, Ca. and Betty (Frank) Arenson of Valencia, CA. In addition to her...
Donald Dale Nutter
Sep 1, 2012
Donald Dale Nutter age 67 formerly of the Fairbury-Steele City area passed away on September 1 ,2012 at Fresno, California. He was born August 16, 1945 the son of Donald J. and Mary Kelly Nutter. Survivors include his wife Leah Nutter, daughters Andrea Rengstorf, Elizabeth Held, Erin Rosario, Jessica Barragan, brother Kevin Kelly, 10 grandchildren. Graveside services will be...
Edward Free
Sep 1, 2012
Edward Free 93 of Fairbury, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2012 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. He was born July 26, 1919 at Ruskin, NE to John and Anna Meyer Free. WWII Army Veteran. He is survived by a granddaughter Jessica Hostetler and husband Chris of Overland Park, KS, a step grandson Michael Gapp and wife Tiffany...
Donald Humble
Aug 31, 2012
Donald Humble 46, of Fairbury, passed away at his home on Friday, August 31, 2012. He worked at PVI in Fairbury in the shipping dept. Don was born October 21, 1965 at Fairbury, NE. He was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents and an aunt. He is survived by his fiance Linda Sherk of Fairbury, a son Giovanni...
Earl Frederick Elgert
Aug 26, 2012
Earl Frederick Elgert 95 of Lincoln, NE. formerly Fairbury, NE., passed away August 26, 2012 in Lincoln. A devoted husband, & dedicated to family, Earl enjoyed following the pursuits & activities of his children, grandchildren, & great grandchildren. Earl was born March 23, 1917 in Fairbury to John & Louisa (Huelhorst) Elgert. He married Mary Dolores Parker on December...
Ida M. Klockner
Aug 23, 2012
Ida M. Klockner 94 of Fairbury, NE. passed away August 23, 2012 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born in Springfield, NE. on December 22, 1917 to George & Alma (Nielsen) Mundt. Widow of Herbert Klockner. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, with burial of ashes in...
Raymond G. Drees
Aug 20, 2012
Raymond G. Drees age 83 of Daykin, Nebraska passed away on August 20, 2012. He was born October 11, 1928 at Daykin the son of Gustav and Mary Struckman Drees. Survivors include his wife Donna Drees, daughters Beth Rut and husband Bob, Jan Hogue and husband Bill, Faye Ericksen and husband Gregg, Jean Wurtz and husband Dan, 9 grandchildren,...
Leona J. Hasselbring
Aug 16, 2012
Leona J. Hasselbring 80 of Fairbury, NE. formerly Alexandria, NE., passed away August 16, 2012 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born June 14, 1932 at Shickley, NE. to Anton & Louisa (Morris) Dondlinger. Survivors are Daughters: Mary Ann Engler & Husband Byron of Beatrice, NE., Linda Raney & Husband David of Alexandria, NE. 5 Grandchildren,...
Emily Jo "Emmy" Roelfs
Jul 30, 2012
Emily Jo "Emmy" Roelfs age 23 of Fairbury and Diller passed away on July 30, 2012. She was born September 13, 1988 at Beatrice, Nebraska the daughter of Neal and Jody Hoffman Roelfs. Survivors include her parents Neal and Jody Roelfs, brothers Josh Roelfs and wife Kalli, Isaac Roelfs, grandfather John "Jack" Hoffman. She was preceded in death by...
Wanda M. Hurst
Jul 29, 2012
Wanda M. Hurst age 87 of Fairbury passed away on July 29, 2012. She was born March 29, 1925 at Richmond, Indiana the daughter of Charles and Fannie Wilkinson Black. Survivors include her husband Robert Hurst, daughters Jowan Remmenga and husband Tom, Deborah Hartman, Gail Rempel, sons Richard Hurst, Darin Hurst, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter, step-daughter Marsha...
Deloris June Schlick Bower
Jul 27, 2012
Deloris June Schlick Bower age 71 of Fairbury passed away on July 27, 2012. She was born May 29, 1941 at Morehouse, Missouri the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Merrick Brown. Survivors include her husband Bob Bower, children Kenneth A. Schlick, Michael Schlick and fiance Shantell McCandless, Theresia Peasley and husband David, Richard Schlick, Robert Schlick, Roberta Bowen, Terry...
Ceres G. Henkel
Jul 16, 2012
Ceres G. Henkel age 87 of Fairbury passed away on July 16, 2012. She was born July 26, 1924 at Ashland, Kentucky the daughter of Davis and Geraldine Williamson Geiger. Survivors include her son Vance Henkel, daughter Valerie Siems and husband Troy, grandchildren Mary Lou Ceres and Cheyenne Grace, sister Geraldine Davidson and husband Gordon, niece Sally Rhodes-German and...
Kenneth M. Roesler
Jul 12, 2012
Kenneth M. Roesler age 83 of Western, Nebraska passed away on July 12, 2012. He was born April 5, 1929 at Tobias, Nebraska the son of Henry and Sophia Brunkow Roesler. He is survived by his daughters Connie Brandt and husband Jerry of Western, Teresa Maschman and husband Jerry of Daykin, Tami Rearick and husband Matt of Liberty, Missouri;...
Elda R. Adkins
Jul 7, 2012
Elda R. Adkins age 97 formerly of Morrowville, Kansas passed away on July 7, 2012. She was born May 6, 1915 at Morrowville the daughter of Thomas and Emma Hackbarth Miller. Survivors include her sisters Minnie Terpening, Gladys Novak, Hilda Huaschel, Byrtilla Lichtenberger and husband Rex, Martha Harris and husband Harry, sister-in-law Marjorie Leonard. Funeral services will be held...
Richard L. Bear
Jun 30, 2012
Richard L. Bear age 74 of Fairbury passed away on June 30, 2012. He was born January 13, 1938 at Thompson, Nebraska the son of Francis and Lila Buchmeier Bear. Survivors include his son David Bear, daughter Angela Bear, brother Ronald Bear and wife Kathleen, sister-in-law Shirley Bear, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Friday,...
Marsyne B. Stolting
Jun 24, 2012
Marsyne B. Stolting age 92 of Fairbury passed away on June 24, 2012. She was born August 29, 1919 at Gladstone, Nebraska the daughter of Arthur and Beatrice Farmer Traeger. Survivors include nieces, nephews, sister-in-law Kathryn Traeger and brother-in-law Louis "Butch" Stolting. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Presbyterian Church...
Eva L. Bramhall
Jun 23, 2012
Eva Louise (Brown) Bramhall, 77, died on Saturday June 23, 2012. Eva was born on September 3, 1934 to Melford and Naomi Brown at Fairbury, Nebraska. Eva attended schools at Fairbury and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1952. She was married at the age of 19, on April 8, 1954 to Dean Bramhall of Fairbury, Nebraska. She was...

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