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Vernon D. Beran
Oct 3, 2009
Vernon D. Beran, age 84 of Beatrice, Nebraska formerly of Odell, Nebraska passed away on October 3, 2009 in Beatrice. He was born July 5, 1925 at Odell the son of Alfred and Elsie Pribyl Beran. Survivors include his wife Shirley Beran, sons Dale Beran and wife Radene, Dean Beran and wife Darlene, Richard Beran and wife Pat, Roger...
David M. Tynan
Sep 30, 2009
David M. Tynan, age 71 of Fairbury passed away on September 30, 2009 in Fairbury. He was born June 29, 1938 at Iowa City, Iowa the son Michael and Elizabeth Herrling Tynan. Survivors include his wife Rosalie Tynan, daughters Kristine Gerber and husband Jared, Trisha Tynan, sons Michael Tynan and wife Lanette, Brother Peter (Tom) Tynan, Patrick Tynan, 4...
Boyd D. Henk
Sep 28, 2009
Boyd D. Henk, age 84 of Western, Nebraska passed away on September 28, 2009 in Beloit, Kansas. He was born February 19,1925 the son of Emil and Maria Krajnik Henk. Survivors include his wife Alta Henk, son Danny Henk and wife Mary, daughter Connie VanOvereen and husband Eric, brother Ronnie Henk and wife Elaine, sister Verda Schoenbeck and husband...
Lorraine Greenwood
Sep 27, 2009
Lorraine Greenwood age 92 of Fairbury passed away on September 27, 2009 in Fairbury. She was born August 17, 1917 south of Fairbury, the daughter of Herman and Merle Cuthbert Eggenberger. Survivors include her children Betty Jo Skrdla, Dan Greenwood and wife Ruth, Victor Greenwood, Judith Ann Snider, Albert Greenwood and wife Nedra, Dorothy Vandaveer and husband Dave, 22...
Phyllis N. Gross
Sep 25, 2009
Phyllis N. Gross, age 93 of Western, NE., passed away September 25, 2009 at Holmes Lake Manor in Lincoln, NE. She was born January 26, 1916 at Western the daughter of William and Minnie Schmidt Brunkow. Survivors include her daughter Bonnie Strain of Lincoln, son Carmon Gross and wife Deb of Shickley, NE., 4 grandsons Josh Strain of Lincoln,...
Francis Masek
Sep 22, 2009
Francis J. Masek age 89 of Odell, Nebraska passed away on September 22, 2009. He was born July 29, 1920 at Odell, Nebraska the son of John and Clara Zarybnicky Masek. Survivors include his son John Masek, daughters Jean Potter and husband Dennis, Franceen Darwin and husband Bill, 3 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters Lucille Meier, Adelaide Keller and husband...
Arnold W. Henrichs
Sep 16, 2009
Arnold W. Henrichs, age 96 of Diller, Nebraska passed away on September 16, 2009 in Fairbury. He was born February 10, 1913 at Diller the son of Fredrick and Minnie Mengerink Henrichs. He was a WWII Army Veteran and was a member of the Diller American Legion Post #282. Survivors include his sister Eunice Henrichs of Diller, sister-in-law Bethel...
Kelly Lautenschlager
Sep 5, 2009
Kelly Lautenschlager age 43 of Fairbury passed away on September 5, 2009 in Fairbury. He was born April 18, 1966 at Fairbury the son of Richard and Janet Shores Lautenschlager. Survivors include his parents and sisters Denise and April. Private family services are being conducted.
Barbara Littrell
Sep 4, 2009
Barbara A. Littrell 76 of Fairbury, NE., passed away September 4, 2009 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born May 29, 1933 at Ohiowa, NE. Survivors are Daughters: Becky Korthals & Husband Leonard of Fairbury, Tanya Hoffman of Fairbury, & Cheryl Bailey & Husband Roger of Fairbury, 7 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren. Preceded by Parents Martin...
Ruby E. Adkins
Aug 29, 2009
Ruby E. Adkins, age 97 of Fairbury passed away on August 29, 2009 at Fairbury. She was born May 24, 1912 at Thompson, Nebraska the daughter of Almond and Kittie Harroun Adkins. Survivors include her sister-in-law Elda Adkins, cousin Maureen Gobel, numerous cousins, good friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 10:30...
Vern Gaston
Aug 21, 2009
Vern Gaston, age 66 of Fairbury passed away on August 21, 2009 in Fairbury. He was born August 1, 1943 at Reynolds, Nebraska the son of Harley and Viola Schmidt Gaston. Survivors include his wife Mary Jo Gaston, daughter Karie Buchli and husband Matt, son Leon Gaston and wife Paula, sisters Sharon Holtzen and husband Dwayne, Lorie Monroe, brother...
Anna A. Lahodny
Aug 13, 2009
Anna A. Lahodny 98 of Fairbury, NE., passed away August 13, 2009 at Gardenside Long Term Care in Fairbury. She was born February 7, 1911 at Cuba, KS. Survivors are Daughters: Diana Hamilton of Pratt, KS., LaVeda Fry & Husband Leo of Fairbury, Janice Pfingsten & Husband Delbert of Fairbury, Son: Roger Lahodny & Wife Sammie of Belleville, KS....
Ruth Newton
Aug 11, 2009
Ruth H. Newton, age 88 of Fairbury passed away on August 11, 2009 in Lincoln. She was born May 17, 1921 at Fairbury the daughter of O.C. and Lucille Hurlburt Brickell. Survivors include her children Cindy Preston and husband Fred, Susan Madden, Rob Newton and wife Sharyn, Dick Newton and wife Jeanne, 8 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Funeral services...
Ralph E. Dotter
Aug 10, 2009
Ralph E. Dotter 65 of Fairbury, NE., passed away August 10, 2009 in Fairbury. He was born February 19, 1944 at Yankton, South Dakota. He was a Vietnam War Army Veteran. Survivors are Wife: Geraldine Dotter of Fairbury, Brothers: Larry Dotter of Fairbury, James Dotter of Fairbury, Douglas Dotter & Wife Barbara of Syracuse, NY., Gary Dotter of San...
Lucile M. Peters
Aug 10, 2009
Lucile M. Peters 93 of Fairbury, NE., passed away August 10, 2009 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born November 4, 1915 at Hubbell, NE. Survivors are Daughters: Connie Mahlman & Husband Don of Fairbury, Margie Klempel & Husband Arthur of Bellevue, Washington, 3 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, Sister-in-law: Arlene Mulch of Chester, NE., Nieces, Nephews...
Ema Lee Corter
Aug 9, 2009
Ema Lee Vernae Corter, age 2 of Fairbury passed away on August 9, 2009. She was born January 6, 2007 at Beatrice, Nebraska. Survivors include her parents James and Heather Kleinbeck Corter, twin brother Hayden, brothers Isaac, Damion and Ashton, grandparents Rick and Donna Kleinbeck, Lonnie Corter, Connie and Steve Leech, great-grandparents Willetta Curry and Virgie Abrams. Memorial services...
Randal M. Wurm
Aug 7, 2009
Randal M. Wurm 54 of Endicott, NE., passed away August 7, 2009 at home. He was born May 28, 1955 at Fairbury, NE. Surviviors are Partner: Lori Fentress of Endicott, Mother: Joyce Wurm of Reynolds, NE., Brothers: Kevin Wurm of Cuba, KS., Michael Wurm of Oberlin, KS., Sister: Janelle Heiserman & Husband Bret of Alexandria, NE. Preceded by Father...
Gladys Byrd
Aug 7, 2009
Gladys L. (Elgert) Byrd 88 of Fairbury, NE., passed away August 7, 2009 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. She was born September 5, 1920 at Reynolds, NE. Survivors are Daughter: Janice Embree-Bever & Husband John of Wheat Ridge, CO., Son: Ron Byrd & Wife Nancy of Fairbury, Granchildren: Michelle Scherber & Larry Embree of Wheat Ridge, CO.,...
Kenneth Allen
Aug 5, 2009
Kenneth A. Allen 90 of Fairbury, NE., passed away August 5, 2009 at the Heritage Care Center in Fairbury. He was born June 30, 1919 at Eagle, NE. Survivors are Wife: Carol Allen of Fairbury, Daughters: Sue Siekman & Husband Darrel of Central City, NE., Joan Allen of Mountville, PA., 4 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren. Preceded by Parents Orill...
Ruth Vogel
Aug 5, 2009
Ruth S. Vogel, 92, of Mattoon, had her prayers answered at 11:41 a.m. on Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at the Mattoon Health Care Center when she was taken home to Heaven. Ruth was born February 24, 1917, near Plymouth, Nebraska, a daughter of August G. and Sophie H. (Heidelk) Schroeder. She was baptized on March 28, 1917. Ruth was...

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