Lydia Dragoo
Feb 4, 2012
Lydia Schanze Dragoo was born March 19, 1920 on the family farm east of Fairbury, NE to Fred & Louise (Becker) Schanze. She went to live with her heavenly Father at the age of 91 on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, NE. She was married to Charles Elwin “Tuffy” Dragoo of Mahaska KS....
Jane R. Schank
Jan 30, 2012
Jane Rae Schank age 67 of Fairbury passed away on January 30, 2012. She was born May 19, 1944 at Beatrice, Nebraska the daughter of Ernest and Ethel Meirath Schank. Survivors include her son Randy Williams and wife Brenda, step-father Clayton Houser, sisters Judy and Gloria, brother Jim, grandchildren Cole Williams, Keith Korbel, Matthew Korbel, Kasey Miller, nieces and...
Richard "Dick" Vitosh
Jan 21, 2012
Richard “Dick” Vitosh Jr., 86, and Norma Jean (Neels) Vitosh, 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at their home. Together forever. Dick was born to Richard Sr. and Emma (Weiner) Vitosh on February 5, 1925 on a farm north of Odell, NE. He received his elementary education at the Friendship rural school of...
Norma Jean Vitosh
Jan 21, 2012
Richard “Dick” Vitosh Jr., 86, and Norma Jean (Neels) Vitosh, 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at their home. Together forever. Dick was born to Richard Sr. and Emma (Weiner) Vitosh on February 5, 1925 on a farm north of Odell, NE. He received his elementary education at the Friendship rural school of...
Dennis "Cassious" Kirby
Jan 18, 2012
Dennis “Cassious” Kirby, age 73 of Fairbury passed away on January 18, 2012. He was born January 15, 1939 in Fairbury, the son of Cassious Burton Kirby and Mary Hinrichs. Memorial services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gerdes Meyer Funeral Home in Fairbury. Burial of cremains will be at a later...
Leona Siebe
Jan 2, 2012
Leona Siebe 75 of Fairbury, NE., passed away January 2, 2012 at Jefferson Community Health Center in Fairbury. She was born at O'Donnell, TX. on July 31, 1936 to George & Frances (Busby) Shumake. Survivors are Daughters: Cindy Schroeder & Husband Alan of Omaha, NE., Frances McCown & Husband Dan of Fairbury, Belinda Cox & Husband Joseph of Harbine,...
John A. Wallman
Dec 24, 2011
John A. Wallman 85 of Harbine, NE., passed away December 24, 2011 at home. He was born January 18, 1926 near Beatrice, NE., to Heye & Anna (Debuhr) Wallman. He served in the US Air Force from July 1951 to July 1959. Survivors are Wife: Leota Wallman of Harbine, Daughter: Dr. Janet Winter & Husband Dr. Larry of Fairbury,...
Elva M. Delong
Dec 23, 2011
Elva Margaret DeLong, 93 of Fairbury passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born to Samuel and Nellie Shrader Steeves on January 8, 1918 at Panama, NE. Elva graduated from Panama High School in 1935 and went on to attend Peru State Teachers College studying to become a teacher. She was...
Ruth Wilt
Dec 19, 2011
Ruth Wilt age 101 of Fairbury passed away on December 19, 2011. She was born April 8, 1910 at Shelton, Nebraska the daughter of Pearl and Bernice Kenney Littrell. Survivors include her brother Norman Littrell and wife Doris, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gerdes-Meyer...
Chester "Chet" Kellie
Dec 17, 2011
Chester “Chet” Kellie age 87 formerly of Endicott, Nebraska passed away on December 17, 2011. He was born April 5, 1924 the son of James and Helen Terrill Kellie. He was the long-time proprietor of the OK Mattress Works in Endicott. Survivors include his daughters Connie Mewes and husband Glenn of Blue Springs, Nebraska, Wanda Just of Beatrice, Nebraska,...
Faye D. Schmidt
Dec 16, 2011
Faye Darlene Krebs Schmidt of Diller, Nebraska passed away on December 16, 2011, in the comfort of her home while preparing for Christmas. Faye was born on October 18, 1933, in Beatrice to Emil and Ella Engelman Krebs of Diller. She was baptized at the Hope Reform Church near Harbine on November 26, 1933, by Rev. Henry Grieb and...
Opal P. Swartz
Dec 12, 2011
Opal P. Swartz age 91 of Endicott, Nebraska passed away on December 12, 2011. She was born February 22, 1920 at Steele City, Nebraska the daughter of Ross and Iva Swartz Pickering. Survivors include her children Colleen Grammer and husband Bob, Sharon Kapperman and husband Gene, Randall Swartz and special friend Sally Chrastil, LaVon Ashby, 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren,...
Carolyn L. Orth
Dec 10, 2011
Carolyn L. Orth age 69 of Fairbury passed away on December 10, 2011. She was born May 17, 1942 at Fairbury the daughter of Vernon and Viola Rollman Orth. Survivors include her brothers Dean Orth and wife Micheke, Gale Orth and wife Linda, aunt Darlene Orth, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Cremation has taken place. Burial of cremains...
Richard E. Niemeier
Dec 5, 2011
Richard E. Niemeier age 78 of Fairbury passed away on December 5, 2011. He was born January 30, 1933 at Beatrice, Nebraska the son of Emil and Alma Zulauf Niemeier. Survivors include his wife Rachel, son James Niemeier and wife Mary, daughter Mary Niemeier, 3 grandchildren, brothers Donald Niemeier and wife Gail, Gary Niemeier, step-sisters Aurelia Krull and husband...
Belva M. Hewitt
Dec 3, 2011
Belva M. Hewitt age 89 of Fairbury formerly of Endicott, NE passed away on December 3, 2011. She was born January 23, 1922 at Fairbury the daughter of William and Anna Janz Hewitt. Survivors include her sisters Elvera Rogers, Shirley Forney and husband Raymond, brother William Hewitt and wife Barbara, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held...
Paul F. Busing
Nov 27, 2011
Paul F. Busing age 92 of Fairbury passed away on November 27, 2011. He was born August 29, 1919 at Alexandria, Nebraska the son of George and Elizabeth Landkamer Busing. Survivors include his wife Iola, children Wayne Busing and wife Muriel, Fred Busing, Joe Busing and wife Sandra, Nancy Lashley, Donna Shultz and husband Doug, Mark Busing and wife...
Ray Specht
Nov 26, 2011
Ray L. Specht, 67 of Fairbury, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 in Lincoln, NE. He was born December 28, 1943 at Swanton, NE to Ralph and Alma Anderson Specht. Independent Contractor for Lincoln-Journal Star Newspaper. He is survived by his wife Marge of Fairbury, sons Stacy Specht and wife Ronda of Fairbury and Jeremy Specht and wife Shirrese...
Marion "Jean" Beasley
Nov 22, 2011
Marion Jean Beasley age 86 of Fairbury passed away on November 22, 2011. She was born May 9, 1925 in Fairbury the daughter of Harry and Myrtle Thompson. Survivors include her son-in-law Rick Danley, grandchildren Michael Danley and wife Dawn, Eric Danley and Kristin Heithold, Sarah Olson and husband Jerod, 6 grandchildren, sisters Dorene Combs, Marjorie Halverson, Dorothy Prather,...
Donald E Willcoxon
Nov 22, 2011
Donald E. Willcoxon age 77 of Fairbury passed away on November 22, 2011. He was born December 26, 1933 at Fairbury the son of William and Ina Davis Willcoxon. Survivors include his children Donald Willcoxon II and wife Geneva, Tammy Reynolds and husband J.R., Tim Willcoxon and wife Debbie, Rhonda Novotny and husband Russ, ex-wife Sandra Ball, special friend...
Harold E. Bleich
Nov 19, 2011
Harold E. Bleich age 72 of Fairbury passed away on November 19, 2011. He was born May 9, 1939 at Fairbury the son of Pete and Emma Kleeman Bleich. Survivors include Wife: Sharon Bleich of Fairbury, Sons: Jeff Bleich & Special Friend Dawn Thieme of Hebron, Roger Bleich of Broken Bow, Grandchildren: Tyler & Tanner Bleich of Dwight, NE.,...
