Founder Henry Gass Sr., was born May 13, 1844, in Canton Basel, Switzerland. He came to the United States in 1866. He lived a short time in Illinois and Pennsylvania where he was employed in a furniture store, and in 1870 moved to Columbus,...
Funeral Homes in Shelby, NE
John Rice has been a licensed funeral director for over 30 years. For over 20 years he served as president of funeral service colleges, taking pride in graduating thousands of funeral directors who now serve their communities across the United...
Solt Funeral Home has served our families and community with dignity, sincerity, and honesty in funeral service since 1922.Each life is special and unique, and we want each family's tribute to be special for their unique loved one.
The Svoboda Funeral Home was started in 1904 by Peter F. Svoboda on his family farm near Linwood. At that time the embalming and other preparation of the body was done at the home of the deceased.. The visitation, and often the funeral, were also...
Metz Mortuary grew out of the furniture and undertaking business started in York in 1891 by Charles Baer and Burnard King. In 1895, Mr. Baer took the furniture business and Mr. King kept the undertaking business. Albert A. Metz came to York in...
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Facts about the city
Shelby is a village in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 714 at the 2010 census. Shelby lies along the north side of U.S. Highway 81 near the eastern edge of Polk County. It is six miles (10 km) east of Osceola, and just 17 miles (27 km) south and three miles (5 km) west of Columbus. Nebraska's center of population is near Shelby.
Shelby Obituaries
It was reported by The Mail Tribune on April 26th, 2020 that Robert L "Bob" Foster perished in Eagle Point, Oregon. Foster was 84 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Robert L "Bob"'s life.
It was disclosed on January 16th, 2020 that Bonnie Lou Normile (Schrawyer) perished in Dayton, Ohio. Ms. Normile was 82 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Bonnie Lou's life.
It was disclosed by Topeka Capital-Journal on October 22nd, 2019 that Joan Lillian Wible (Obrist) died in Topeka, Kansas. Ms. Wible was 91 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joan Lillian's life.
It was written on May 5th, 2019 that Thomas E Wills perished in Greenville, South Carolina. Wills was 82 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas E's life.
It was noted by The Herald on May 2nd, 2018 that James L Ingalls died in Snohomish, Washington. Ingalls was 85 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James L's life.
It was noted on November 10th, 2017 that Rawley John Jr "Arjay" Miller perished in Woodside, California. Miller was 101 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Rawley John Jr "Arjay"'s life.
It was noted on March 31st, 2017 that Chester Grant "Chet" Cunningham passed away in San Diego, California. Cunningham was 88 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Chester Grant "Chet"'s life.
It was disclosed by Greeley Tribune on January 29th, 2017 that E G Dr "Bud" Schaumberg passed away in Greeley, Colorado. Schaumberg was 90 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor E G Dr "Bud"'s life.
It was revealed by Hutchinson News on November 30th, 2014 that Terry F Messing passed away in Hutchinson, Kansas. Messing was 90 years old and was born in Shelby, NE. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Terry F's life.
It was written by Grand Island Independent on May 14th, 2013 that Marilyn Joyce Rafert (Henne) died in Shelby, Nebraska. Ms. Rafert was 79 years old. Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Marilyn Joyce's life.
History
Seeing a need for a trade center in the area these two men gave the railroad company half interest in their property and the town was established. Shelby celebrated its centennial in 1979 and its quasquicentennial in 2004. The land which Arcade was established on was owned by Gilbert Van Vorce and Peter Matter. Shelby, originally named "Arcade," was established in 1880. The original streets are still present and retain the names of Walnut, Elm, Chestnut, Pine, Cherry, and Oak.
The official website for the city of Shelby is https://ci.shelby.ne.us/.
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