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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Alice Dalke
Mar 21, 2011
Alice Dalke age 75 of Fairbury passed away on March 21, 2011. She was born December 14, 1935 at Jansen, Nebraska the daughter of Henry and Sarah Classen Kroeker. Survivors include her husband Gerald Dalke, sons Marka Dalke and wife Jill, Phillip Dalke and wife Cyndi, granddaughter Sasha, brother Paul Kroeker and wife Jeannette. She was preceded in death...
Evelyn Harms
Mar 20, 2011
Evelyn Harms age 86 of Fairbury passed away on March 20, 2011. She was born May 30, 1924 in Thayer County, Nebraska the daughter of Henry and Helena Juedes Sporing. Survivors include her son Gene Harms and wife Janet, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, sister Hilda Dageforde, sister-in-law B.J. Johnson. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011...
Larea Rose
Mar 15, 2011
LaRea Rose age 79 of Colorado formerly of Fairbury passed away on March 15, 2011. She was born March 7, 1932 at Fairbury the daughter of Martin and Erman Helen Rutherford Hirsch. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairbury Cemetery.
Christoph H. Wiegert
Mar 10, 2011
Christoph H. Wiegert age 95 of Fairbury passed away on March 10, 2011. He was born April 27, 1915 at Helvey, Nebraska the son of Samuel and Helena Leive Wiegert. Survivors include her children Harold Wiegert and wife Mary, Ronald Wiegert and wife Rosanna, Dale Wiegert, Betty Cacak and husband Mike, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Richard M. Smith
Mar 10, 2011
Richard M. Smith age 79 of Fairbury passed away on March 10, 2011. He was born December 16, 1931 at Lincoln, Nebraska the son of Marion and Clara McMurphy Smith. Survivors include his wife Elva Smith, sons Randy Smith and wife Diane, Russell Smith and wife Sarah, 2 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held on Monday, March...
Viola E. Wiegert
Mar 10, 2011
Viola E. Wiegert age 94 of Fairbury passed away on March 10, 2011. She was born May 6, 1916 at Jansen, Nebraska the daughter of August and Nettie Kohlschmidt Meyer. Survivors include her children Harold Wiegert and wife Mary, Ronald Wiegert and wife Rosanna, Dale Wiegert, Betty Cacak and husband Mike, 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...
Evelyn D. Nolte
Mar 9, 2011
Evelyn D. Nolte age 81 of Daykin, Nebraska passed away on March 9, 2011. She was born May 28, 1929 at Ellis, Nebraska the daughter of Louis and Anna Baumfaulk Schwisow. Survivors include her daughter Thelma Bartels, sons Gary Nolte, Mark Nolte, Tony Nolte and wife Candi, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brother Harold Schwisow and wife Mary. Funeral services...

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