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Lori Robinson - Dively

Lori Robinson - Dively

Jun 23, 2011

Lori Robinson-Dively age 49 of Satsuma, Alabama passed away on June 23, 2011. She was born February 20, 1962 at Fairbury the daughter of James and Joyce Schmitt Robinson. She was an avid artist. Survivors include her husband Glenn Dively, daughter Roxyn Dively, mother Joyce Robinson, brothers Stephen Robinson and wife Elaine, Gregory Robinson and wife Terry, mother-in-law Marlys...

Stanley A. Roelfs

Stanley A. Roelfs

Jun 23, 2011

Stanley A. Roelfs age 62 of Diller, Nebraska passed away on June 23, 2011. He was born January 12, 1949 at Beatrice, Nebraska the son of Leonard and Maxine Fry Roelfs. Survivors include his wife Robbyn Roelfs, daughters Megan Langenberg and husband Brad, Danielle Roelfs, Shannon Stein and husband BJ, grandson Jordan Langenberg, sisters Sandra Sagehorn and husband Rodney,...

Cecil Maschman

Cecil Maschman

Jun 20, 2011

Cecil H. Maschman, age 75, of Daykin, NE passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at the Jefferson County Health Center in Fairbury, NE. He was born August 11, 1935 in Fairbury, NE. Survivors include his wife Fern of Daykin; sons Jim Maschman and special friend Heather Knudson of Fairbury, NE and Jerry Maschman and wife Teresa of Daykin, NE;...

Shirley M. Surratt

Shirley M. Surratt

Jun 14, 2011

Shirley M. Surratt age 80 of Fairbury passed away on June 14, 2011. She was born November 23, 1930 at Fairbury the daughter of Luther and Clara Morlan Furrow. Survivors include her daughters Denise Stanton and husband Dan, Angie Tesar and husband Brad, Jackie Gallegos and husband Julian, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, brother Richard Furrow and wife Utha. Funeral...

Bradley R. White

Bradley R. White

Jun 12, 2011

Bradley Ray White, 55, of Omaha, formerly of Fairbury, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2011at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Brad was born on February 14, 1956 in Omaha to Dick and Joan (Simmelink) White. In May of 1959 Brad’s father graduated from barber school and moved the family to Fairbury after purchasing a local barbershop....

Rylen James Schwartz

Rylen James Schwartz

Jun 3, 2011

Rylen James Schwartz age 1 month passed away on June 3, 2011. He was born May 3, 2011 the son of Jeremiah and Brittney Blas Schwartz. Survivors are Parents: Jeremiah & Brittney Schwartz of Fairbury, NE., Grandparents: Terry & Leann Blas of Fairbury, Rick & Connie Schwartz of Beatrice, NE., Great Grandparents: Janice Olberding of Jansen, NE., Bill &...

Lela Rohrbaugh

Lela Rohrbaugh

May 24, 2011

Lela Mae Shane Rohrbaugh, age 103, died May 24, 2011 at the Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home in Hebron, NE. She was born April 25, 1908 at home on a farm near Kesterson, southwest of Fairbury, NE. She was the youngest child of George Walton and Alzaretta (Allie) Mitchell Shane. She attended rural schools and graduated from Fairbury High...

Pauline M. Meyer

Pauline M. Meyer

May 24, 2011

Pauline Marie Charlotte Meyer, born December 15, 1928, was the oldest of the Ben and Helena Hellbusch children. Her siblings are Luella Corliss Sphon of Lincoln, NE, Harriet Easton and Melvin Hellbusch of Hebron, NE. The family lived on a farm near Gilead with Pauline’s maternal grandmother, Charlotte Vorderstrasse, and aunt, Henrietta Vorderstrasse. Pauline attended elementary school at Thayer...

Walter "Fred" Reese

Walter "Fred" Reese

May 22, 2011

Walter F. "Fred" Reese 80 of Fairbury, NE., passed away May 22, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born June 9, 1920 at Snyder, NE. He was a W W II Army Veteran. Survivors are Wife; Dorothy Reese of Fairbury, Son: Fritz Reese & Wife Patty of Jansen, NE., Daughters: Patricia Bauer & Husband Dave...

Dale Strothman

Dale Strothman

May 20, 2011

Dale L. Strothman 76 of Fairbury, NE., formerly Daykin, NE. passed away May 20, 2011 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born September 24, 1934 at Daykin, NE. He was in th United States Army from 1957 to 1959. Survivors are Sisters: Ann Jarchow of Longmont, CO., Evelyn Theobald of Lincoln, NE., Nieces & Nephews. Preceded...

Hazel F. Kroeger

Hazel F. Kroeger

May 15, 2011

Hazel F. Kroeger age 85 of Waverly, Nebraska formerly of Fairbury passed away on May 15, 2011. She was born June 3, 1925 at rural Cordova, Nebraska the daughter of Edward and Effie Kline Schmidt. Survivors include her daughters Marsha Wandersee, Nancy Holsten and husband Matt, son Gary Kroeger and wife Susan, 4 grandsons, 1 granddaughter, several nieces and...

Orval H. Achtemeier

Orval H. Achtemeier

May 9, 2011

Orval H. Achtemeier age 84 of Fairbury passed away on May 9, 2011. He was born August 15, 1926 at Harbine, Nebraska the son of John and Ella Schnuelle Achtemeier. Survivors include his daughters Kitty DeBoer and husband Richard, Jackie Calkins and husband Glenn, Kathy Kaup and husband Earl, Patty Meek and husband Doug, 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1...

Georgene Julaine Arner

Georgene Julaine Arner

Apr 29, 2011

Georgene Julaine Arner age 78 of Fairbury passed away on April 29, 2011. She was born June 17, 1932 at Alexandria, Nebraska the daughter of Julian and Mildred Kelch Holes. Survivors include her sons Terry Arner and wife Kim, Dan Arner and wife Barb, Scott Arner and wife Yvonne, daughter Lynne Blacksher and husband Mike, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren,...

Helen Hays Neuhaus

Helen Hays Neuhaus

Apr 27, 2011

Helen Hays Neuhaus age 87 of Fairbury passed away on April 27, 2011. She was born December 29, 1923 at Cook, Nebraska the daughter of Cecil and Florence Miner Hays. Survivors include her children Karla Hays, Dr. Kent Neuhaus and wife Mary, grandchildren Lauren Hays, Emily Hays, Colin Hays and Alex Neuhaus, sisters Evelyn Knox and Belle Boline, numerous...

Cynthia Preston

Cynthia Preston

Apr 24, 2011

Cynthia Lucille (Cindy) Preston, 66, of Silver Lake, Kansas went to be with Our Lord and Savior on April 24th, 2011 – Easter Sunday. She was born February 20th, 1945 in Hobbs New Mexico the daughter and oldest child of Ruth and George Newton. She attended the Fairbury School System. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in education from Nebraska...

Paul Peters

Paul Peters

Apr 14, 2011

Paul Peters age 85 of Hollenberg, Kansas passed away on April14, 2011. He was born May 8, 1925 in Washington County, Kansas the son of George and Amanda Schroeder Peters. Survivors include sisters-in-law Leona Peters, Ethel Peters, nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fairbury Cemetery with Pastor...

Robert T. Alexander

Robert T. Alexander

Apr 12, 2011

Robert T. Alexander age 76 of Fairbury passed away on April 12, 2011. He was born November 10, 1934 at Chicago, Illinois the son of William and Margaret Edwards Alexander. Survivors include his wife Kathryn Alexander, daughters Trisia Alexander, Jeannie Winsteed, Lorraine Novotny and husband Brian "Bruno", Bonnie Joe, sons Jeff Alexander and wife Angie, 11 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren,...

Karen K. Culp

Karen K. Culp

Apr 1, 2011

Karen K. Culp, 59 of Fairbury, NE passed away April 1, 2011 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. She was born April 27, 1951 at Fairbury, NE. She is survived by her parents John & Darlene Culp of Fairbury, a brother James Culp and wife Julie of Lincoln, NE. Sisters Jean Naiman and husband Larry of Fairbury, NE...

Marilyn Krupicka

Marilyn Krupicka

Mar 31, 2011

Marilyn Krupicka 74, formerly of Tobias passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. She was born at Daykin, NE, March 11, 1937. She is survived by sons David Krupicka and Doug Krupicka both of Tobias, NE. Three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Brother Bill Houser of Western, NE and a sister Ann Brueggemann...

Emmett Nolte

Emmett Nolte

Mar 22, 2011

Emmett Nolte age 86 of Fairbury passed away on March 22, 2011. He was born July 27, 1924 in Saline County, Nebraska the son of John and Amelia Schafer Nolte. Survivors include his wife Loleta Nolte, son Bruce Nolte and wife Lila, daughter Belva Winters and husband Walt, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday,...

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