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Bernard G. Kellie

Bernard G. Kellie

Aug 18, 2010

Bernard G. Kellie, age 85 of Endicott, Nebraska passed away on Aug 18, 2010 in Lincoln. He was born August 12, 1925 at Endicott the son of James and Helen Terrill Kellie. Survivors include his daughters Eileen Kellie and Roland Webb of Emporia, KS, Elaine Culhane and husband Steve of Omaha, NE, Janet Buhman and husband Gene of York,...

Darlene Diekmann

Darlene Diekmann

Aug 4, 2010

Darlene Diekmann, 77 of Tobias, NE passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln. She was born March 1, 1933 at David City, NE to Fred and Mary Kadavy Hunt. Former owner of Roadrunner Lounge in Daykin. She is survived by sons Alan Ratkovec and wife Bev of Lincoln, NE, Gary Ratkovec of Lincoln, NE...

William M. Rentschler

William M. Rentschler

Jul 28, 2010

William M. Rentschler, age 85 of Bellevue, Nebraska formerly of Fairbury, passed away on July 28, 2010 at Bellevue. He was born November 25, 1924 at Byron, Nebraska the son of Jacob and Mary Mussman Rentschler. Survivors include his daughter Barbara Criner, sons Bill Rentschler and wife Kathy, Mardy Renstchler and wife Karlene, 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, step-children Leon...

Robert E. Burkley

Robert E. Burkley

Jul 17, 2010

Robert E. "Bob" Burkley 87 of Fairbury, NE., passed away July 17, 2010 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born the son of Dr. Howard William & Charlotte (Grace) Burkley on August 24, 1922 in Newcastle, Pennsylvania. He was a WW II Army Air Force Veteran. Bob worked for General Motors for 12 years. Started as...

Dwayne H. Hedges

Dwayne H. Hedges

Jul 17, 2010

Dwayne Harold Hedges, age 68 of Fairbury, NE., passed away July 17, 2010 in Fairbury. He was born October 9, 1941 in Sterling CO., to Evan "Curly" & Gladys (Tyndall) Hedges. Survivors are wife: Linda Hedges, sons: Chad, Sean, Dwayne Jr., & Mark Hedges, stepchildren: Gary & Terry Krichau, Collette Joseph, & Candy Rivera, 22 grandchildren, & 2 great...

Ruth A. Mishler

Ruth A. Mishler

Jul 15, 2010

Ruth A. Mishler, age 78 of Fairbury passed away on July 15, 2010 in Fairbury. She was born May 20, 1932 at Glen Elder, Kansas the daughter of Henry and Beulah Luckey Staley. Survivors include her daughter Evelyn "Eve" Howard, grandchildren Samuel, Shawn, Holly and Michelle, 15 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, brothers Harold Staley and James Staley, sister Judy...

Kenneth "Ken" Upton

Kenneth "Ken" Upton

Jul 9, 2010

Kenneth "Ken" Upton, age 59 of Fairbury passed away on July 9, 2010. He was born April 9, 1951 at Stromsburg, Nebraska the son of Kenneth and Mary Ann Johnson Upton. Survivors include his wife Linda Upton, son Joshua Upton, daughters Kerry Held and husband Joel, Amy Taylor and husband Matt, daughter-in-law Dana Upton, 7 grandchildren, brothers Randy Upton,...

George Norman Radford

George Norman Radford

Jun 29, 2010

George Norman Radford, age 89 of Fairbury, formerly of Lincoln, passed away on June 29, 2010 in Fairbury. He was born March 17, 1921 at Mason City, Nebraska the son of William and Mabel Chipps Radford. Survivors include his brother-in-law Bill Cummins of Fairbury, nieces Melissa Cummins of Sioux City, Iowa, Kendra Weers and husband Brian of Diller. Funeral...

Timothy A. Davis

Timothy A. Davis

Jun 24, 2010

Timothy A. Davis, age 52 of Fremont, Nebraska formerly of Fairbury passed away on June 24, 2010 at Fairbury. He was born February 13, 1958 at Fairbury the son of Robert J. and Karen Adkins Davis. Survivors include his half-sisters Debbie Gerdance and Michelle Lynn Lewis, uncles James Davis and wife Joan, Michael Davis and wife Lonnie, aunts Nina...

Ardan Randall Leonard

Ardan Randall Leonard

Jun 23, 2010

Ardan Randall Leonard, age 86 of Fairbury passed away on June 23, 2010 in Fairbury. He was born December 23, 1923 at Fairbury the son of Guy and Rosie Rychtarik Leonard. Survivors include his 2nd wife Marjorie Leonard, daughter Deanna Abell and husband Richard, daughter-in-law Sharon Leonard, brothers Dick Leonard and wife Trudy, Mike Leonard and wife Shirley, grandsons...

Alan Seeley

Alan Seeley

Jun 22, 2010

Alan Seeley 63 of Jansen, NE., passed away June 22, 2010 at the Beatrice Hospital. He was born April 13, 1947. Survivors are Wife: Linda Seeley of Jansen, Son & Fiance: Travis Seeley & Melissa Robinson of Lincoln, Brothers: Steve Seeley & Wife Coleen of Alliance, NE., Rick Seeley & Partner Sheila of Steele City, NE., Sister: Debbie Orth...

Peggy L. Iwert

Peggy L. Iwert

Jun 20, 2010

Peggy Lee Iwert, age 58 of Mahaska, Kansas passed away on June 20, 2010 in Fairbury. She was born February 19, 1952 at Belleville, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Phyllis Edwards Gertison. Survivors include her husband David Iwert, children Fred Iwert, Nikki and Sam Bays, Tina and Tom Bramhall, John and Diana Iwert, Kevin Kopsa, Lana Kopsa, sisters...

Meredith Milne

Meredith Milne

Jun 16, 2010

Meredith Milne, age 96 of Fairbury passed away on June 16, 2010. She was born May 9, 1914 at Diller, Nebraska the daughter of William and R. Belle Tucker Robertson. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Roland R. "Scratch" Hummel

Roland R. "Scratch" Hummel

Jun 13, 2010

Roland R. "Scratch" Hummel, age 74 of Fairbury passed away on June 13, 2010. He was born October 9, 1935 at Lincoln, Nebraska the son of Earl and Irma Chirnside Hummel. Survivors include his wife Mary Hummel, sons Randall Hummel and wife Cynthia, Gordon Hummel and wife Donna, daughter Denise Rose, 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be on Thursday,...

Richard Bottger

Richard Bottger

Jun 10, 2010

Richard D. Bottger 74 of Belleville, KS., passed away June 10, 2010 at Blue Valley Nursing Home in Hebron, NE. He was born November 22, 1935 at Concordia, KS. He was a 1955 Graduate of Belleville High School. Richard loved his flower garden. Survivors are Sons: Shane Bottger of Omaha, NE., Richard P. Bottger of Lincoln, NE., Gene Riser...

Gerald Strunk

Gerald Strunk

Jun 7, 2010

Gerald "Jerry" Strunk, age 64 of Jansen, Nebraska passed away on June 7, 2010. He was born October 19, 1945 in Fairbury the son of Emil and Hilda Hueske Strunk. Survivors include his wife Joynita, daughters Jennifer Miller and husband Russ, Dena Wieland, Kristy Knitter and husband Chris, sons Jonathan Strunk and wife Beth, David Strunk and wife Kristel,...

William "Bill" Graves

William "Bill" Graves

Jun 4, 2010

William "Bill" Graves, age 91 of Fairbury passed away on June 4, 2010 in Fairbury. He was born March 28, 1919 at Daykin, Nebraska the son of Chester and Edna Sanders Graves. He was a WW2 Navy Veteran. Survivors include his sisters Thelma Graves, Maybelle Jirkovsky and husband Francis, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on...

Gary L. Jones

Gary L. Jones

Jun 2, 2010

Gary L. Jones, age 67 of Fairbury, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 in Lincoln. He was born May 10, 1943 at Fairbury the son of Henry and Evelyn Shoup Jones. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a brick layer. Survivors include his significant other Jill Ehrett of Fairbury, daughter Michelle Jones of Hays, Kansas,...

Kenneth D. "Doc" Duensing

Kenneth D. "Doc" Duensing

Jun 2, 2010

Kenneth D. "Doc" Duensing, age 49 of Fairbury passed away on June 2, 2010 in Fairbury. He was born April 7, 1961 at Fairbury the son of Loren "Kenny" and Irene Fiser Duensing. Survivors include his daughter Erin Duensing of Lincoln, son Daniel Duensing of Salina, Kansas, parents Loren "Kenny" and Irene Duensing, sister Kay Johnson and husband Bill,...

Greta Reed Blazek

Greta Reed Blazek

May 26, 2010

Greta Reed Blazek, age 91 of Fairbury, formerly of Western, Nebraska, passed away on May 26, 2010 in Fairbury. She was born Agust 10, 1918 at York, Nebraska the daughter of Irl and Beulah Rice Reed. Survivors include her daughters Jean Jensen and husband Ralph, JoAnn Copeland, son Steven Blazek and wife Regina, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, sister Marjorie...

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