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Lester F. Mishler

Lester F. Mishler

Aug 26, 2011

Lester F. Mishler age 78 of Fairbury passed away on August 26, 2011. He was born December 21, 1932 at Chicago, IL. the son of Lester M. and Pearl Moss Mishler. Survivors include his sons Danny, Bert and Sam Mishler, daughter Debra Brown and husband Keith, grandchildren Jessica, Skyler and Heather Sides, great-granddaughter Olivia Hackler, sister Evelyn Zeiler and...

Marvin G. Moerer

Marvin G. Moerer

Aug 24, 2011

Marvin Gustav Moerer was born August 1, 1935, in Graceville, MN to Richard E. Moerer and Ida Anna Christian (Bohling) Moerer. He died on August 24, 2011 in rural Jefferson County. Marvin moved to Nemaha County, Nebraska when he was 14 years old, and completed the 8th grade in a country school. Because of his strength and maturity, he...

Calvin "Dick" Stauss

Calvin "Dick" Stauss

Aug 19, 2011

Calvin "Dick" Stauss age 91 of Fairbury passed away on August 19, 2011. He was born January 10, 1920 in Jefferson County, Nebraska the son of Alfred and Emma Sievert Stauss. Survivors include his special friend and care giver Shirley Holtz, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at the...

Hilda Rothmeyer

Hilda Rothmeyer

Aug 14, 2011

Hilda H. Rothmeyer 93 of Fairbury, NE. formerly Gilead, NE., passed away August 14, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born February 19, 1918 at Ellis, NE. Survivors are Daughter: Kathy Schroeder & Husband Jim of Hebron, NE., 2 Grandchildren: Ryan Schroeder & Wife Nok of Seoul, South Korea, Shelly Barton & Husband Ryan of...

Ruth M. Riggle Weerts Allan

Ruth M. Riggle Weerts Allan

Aug 5, 2011

Ruth M. Riggle Weerts Allan age 95 of Fairbury passed away on August 5, 2011. She was born March 8, 1916 at Fairbury the daughter of David and Floy Yates Riggle. Survivors include he children Barbara Tremblay, Carolyn Blobaum, Michel Weerts, grandchildren Debra Hohl and husband Greg, Tammy Zantow and husband Monty, Jodi Dillon and husband Mike, Natalie Sell...

Beverly M. Flagle

Beverly M. Flagle

Aug 5, 2011

Beverly M. Flagle 83 of Fairbury, NE., passed away August 5, 2011 in Fairbury. She was born June 22, 1928 at Mahaska, KS. Survivors are Husband: Dale Flagle of Fairbury, NE., Son: Robert Flagle & Wife Mary of Gilead, NE., Granddaughters: Erin Flagle of Lincoln, NE., & Jessica Flagle of Lincoln, Sister: Marge Strayer of Fairbury, Brothers-in-law: Donald Flagle...

Ernest F. Spilker

Ernest F. Spilker

Aug 5, 2011

Ernest F. Spilker age 99 of Fairbury passed away on August 5, 2011. He was born at Helvey, Nebraska on March 22, 1912 the son of Ernst and Anna Maschmann Spilker. Survivors include his children Marilyn Endorf and husband Donn, Robert Spilker and wife Vicki, Norma Stairs and husband Ron, 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...

Carol R. Allen

Carol R. Allen

Jul 29, 2011

Carol R. Allen age 88 of Fairbury passed away on July 29, 2011. She was born May 4, 1923 at Denton, Nebraska the daughter of Christian and Clara Jones Borgman. Survivors include her daughters Joan Allen, Sue Siekman and husband Darrel, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, brother Ralph Borgman and wife Barbara, sister Judy Eppler. Funeral services will be held...

Wayne F. Gaston

Wayne F. Gaston

Jul 29, 2011

Wayne F. Gaston age 84 of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away on July 29, 2011. He was born August 6, 1926 near Alexandria, Nebraska the son of Roy and Hilda Eden Gaston. Survivors include his wife Idonna Gaston of Fairbury, son Larry Gaston and wife Joy of Fairbury, daughters Joyce Herz and husband Don of Lincoln, Joleen Klasek and husband...

Doris E. Achtemeier

Doris E. Achtemeier

Jul 28, 2011

Doris E. Achtemeier age 89 of Fairbury passed away on July 28, 2011. She was born October 23, 1921 at Gladstone, Nebraska the daughter of Gustav and Emma Starck Dux. Survivors include her daughter Karen Huls and husband Roger, sons Fred Achtemeier and Janice Huss, Robert Achtemeier and wife Diana, 7 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral...

Donald L. Mitchell

Donald L. Mitchell

Jul 26, 2011

Donald L. Mitchell age 88 of Fairbury passed away on July 26, 2011 in Fairbury. He was born February 28, 1923 at Fairbury the son of Herbert and Elsie Slater Mitchell. Survivors include his wife Mary Jane Mitchell of Fairbury, daughter Crystal Coatman and husband Ed of Fairbury, sons Don Mitchell, Jr. and wife Arnola of Fairbury, Pat Mitchell...

Michael W. "Mick" Zabokrtsky

Michael W. "Mick" Zabokrtsky

Jul 26, 2011

Michael W. “Mick” Zabokrtsky age 62 of Odell, Nebraska passed away on July 26, 2011. He was born April 16, 1949 at Odell the son of Emil and Alice Horner Zabokrtsky. Survivors include his son Clint Zabokrtsky of Odell, daughters Marsha Parrish and husband Robert of Beatrice, Alysia Wiese of Red Oak, Iowa, Wendy Briggs and husband William of...

Doyle L. Dayhuff

Doyle L. Dayhuff

Jul 25, 2011

Doyle L. Dayhuff age 64 of Fairbury passed away July 25, 2011 at his home. He was born August 16, 1946 at Canton, Ohio the son of Willbur and Lila Heinn Dayhuff. Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years Lorraine, daughters Amy Meyn and husband Thomas of Fairbury, Soni Hydo and husband Todd of Beatrice, grandchildren Patricia Meyn...

Catherine C. Shelburne

Catherine C. Shelburne

Jul 25, 2011

Catherine C. Shelburne 76 of Endicott, NE., passed away July 25, 2011 at home. She was born September 24, 1934 at Haddam, KS. Survivors are Husband: Robert Shelburne, Sr., Daughter: Bonita Shelburne Keuten & Special Friend Danny Weber of Harbine, NE., Son: Robert Shelburne, Jr. & Special Friend Christine Lange of Endicott, NE., Grandchildren: Darcy (Keuten) Drake & Special...

Dale M. Henske

Dale M. Henske

Jul 12, 2011

Dale M. Henske age 87 of Fairbury passed away on July 12, 2011. He was born January 1, 1924 at Catonia, Nebraska the son of H. William and Edna Kloepper Henske. Survivors include his sons David Henske, Chris Henske and wife Michelle, grandchildren William Henske and wife Kesha, Danielle Specht and husband Stephen, Samantha Henske, Matthew Henske, great-grandchildren Anthony...

Marian A. Garrett

Marian A. Garrett

Jul 12, 2011

Marian A. Garrett age 85 of Fairbury passed away on July 12, 2011. She was born November 1, 1925 at Odell, Nebraska the daughter of Fred and Emma Kostal Psota. Survivors include her husband Wendell Garrett, sons Doyle Garrett and wife Pam, Todd Garrett, grandchildren Allison Garrett, Kara Renner and husband Tim, Levi Garrett, brother Fred Psota and wife...

Kathy A. Preston

Kathy A. Preston

Jul 9, 2011

Kathy A. Preston age 59 of Jansen, Nebraska passed away on July 9, 2011. She was born October 7, 1951 at Odell, Nebraska the daughter of Merlin and Geraldine Riekenberg Stohs. Survivors include her husband Doug Preston, daughters Tiff Eyer and husband Jason, Joni Freye and husband Russ, 3 grandchildren, brothers Denny Stohs and friend Sheryl, Dallas Stohs and...

Max D. Gill

Max D. Gill

Jul 8, 2011

Max D. Gill age 70 of Fairbury passed away on July 8, 2011. He was born August 15, 1940 at Fairbury the son of Forrest and Lois Bower Gill. Survivors include his wife Marilyn Gill, son Greg Gill and wife Marty, grandsons Trevor Gill and wife Ginny, Ty Gill and special friend Amber Hansel, great-granddaughters Rylee and Jordin Gill,...

Marjorie E. Junker

Marjorie E. Junker

Jul 7, 2011

Marjorie E. Junker, age 86 of Fairbury passed away on July 7, 2011. She was born November 27, 1924 at Fairbury the daughter of Charles and Mary Hauschel Glaze. Survivors include her husband Irvin Junker, daughter Barbara Meyer and husband Jerry, son Robert Junker and wife Becky, 5 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July...

Patricia Kraff

Patricia Kraff

Jul 3, 2011

Patricia I. Brandenburg Kraff, age 72 of Columbia, MO, passed away July 3, 2011 at Columbia Manor at Columbia, MO. She was born October 26, 1938 in McPherson, KS to Jack & Dorothy (Shea) Brandenburg. She attended Fairbury, NE schools and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1956. She attended Fairbury Junior College, St. Joseph School of Nursing in...

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