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Leonard W Smith
Dec 26, 2023
Leonard W. Smith was born April 9, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, to Leonard W. and Mary Lee (Park) Smith, Sr. He passed away in Imperial, Nebraska, December 26, 2023. He attended Catholic schools in Denver and graduated from Regis Jesuit High School in 1963. In May of 1964 Leonard enlisted in the U.S. Army. He was trained and served as...
Berenice Caress
Apr 7, 2024
Berenice Maxine Caress, age 93, departed peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Columbine Manor in Salida, CO. Berenice was born in Dundy County Nebraska on January 11, 1931, to William and Nora Reiman. Berenice married DeWayne “Shad” Caress in May of 1952. Berenice and Shad had three children: Robert, Roxi and Robin. The Family resided for many years in Benkelman, NE before moving to Leadville, CO where Berenice accepted a job...
Marilyn O'Neil
Apr 7, 2024
A longtime resident of rural Wauneta passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Memorial Community Hospital, Blair, Nebraska. Marilyn was 77 years of age. Marilyn’s loves in life were her late husband Donald of 56 years, family, cattle, cards, and her friends. She especially loved her time watching her grandkids in their activities and her time spent traveling. Survivors include children;...
Melody May Pierce
Apr 7, 2024
Melody May Pierce, age 77 passed away peacefully at her home in Stratton, Nebraska, on April 7, 2024. Melody was born on March 18, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to Stormy Elizabeth Wilson and Vernon Barrett. Melody grew up moving between Colorado, Ohio, Oregon and Washington with her siblings Sidney, Melinda, Melissa and Rodney. In 1963, Melody met the love of her...
Jimmie "Jim" D. Baney
Mar 28, 2024
In the early quiet hours of March 28, 2024 Jimmie D. Baney of Benkelman, Nebraska, a man of faith, steadfast character and unwavering dedication was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. His wife, Mary, of 68 years was by his side. Jim, as he was affectionately known to many, a loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa, was a pillar of his...
Larry L Rose
Mar 11, 2024
Larry Luhrs Rose of Enders Nebraska passed away at home on March 11, 2024, at the age of 82. Larry was born November 15, 1942, and raised in Imperial NE by his parents Carmen and Darl Rose. He attended school in Imperial and among many activities, earned his Boy Scout Eagle Badge. He graduated from Chase County High in 1961...
Edwina Jean Roesener
Mar 9, 2024
Edwina Jean Roesener was born on December 15, 1940, to Ed and Oneta Edwards at Imperial, Nebraska. She grew up in Imperial and graduated from Chase County High School in 1959. At a church choir practice, she met the love of her life. She married Eldon Roesener on February 7, 1960, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. Daughters Tammra...
Andre Lefebvre
Mar 8, 2024
Andre E. Lefebvre was born on November 11, 1948 in McCook, NE to Roland and Edith (Krauter) Lefebvre. Andre grew up in the McCook area and later graduated. Born with a natural talent for music, Andre grew up learning to play several instruments and played in numerous bands throughout his life. He was the epitome of "God Given Talent" when...
Pauline Brandt
Feb 27, 2024
Pauline Brandt, age 90 of Imperial, died February 27, 2024. Pauline was born April 15, 1933 in rural Chase County. She was the oldest child born to James Calvin and Edna Jaeger Gardner. She grew up on the family farm north west of Imperial. Pauline attended country school District #22 where she was the only one in the class each...
Richard W Newman
Feb 21, 2024
Richard W. Newman of Champion passed away Feb. 20 at his home just days after returning from a nearly two-week hospitalization in Greeley, CO. He was 75. Richard’s roots ran deep in Chase County. His great-grandfather Clarence C. Cottrell was among the founders of Imperial. His grandparents Inez and John N. Newman were early farmers, ranchers and business owners in...
Tammara Ann Nickless
Feb 12, 2024
Tammara “Tammy” Ann Nickless was born to David and Leonella “Nelli” Gilkey (Meyeres) on May 9, 1972 in Larned, Kansas. Tammy grew up in Garfield, Kansas. She attended neighboring Lewis High School. Tammy was a lifeguard as a teenager. She loved to be in the sun and teaching people of all ages how to swim. She also worked at Buckle...
Jody Lynn DeHart
Feb 6, 2024
Jody Lynn DeHart was born to Howard Edward and Helen Marie (Johnson) Kosse on November 27, 1968 in Norton, Kansas. Jody spent just a few years in Norton until the family moved to Goodland, Kansas where she attended schools and graduated from Goodland High School in 1987. Jody met and married Mac DeHart and the couple settled in the Benkelman...
Janice Marie Huser
Jan 21, 2024
Janice Marie Huser, 83, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Janice was born on April 3, 1940, to Louis and Pauline (Rehn) Jones in Trenton, NE. She grew up south of Trenton on the family farm and attended school in Trenton, graduating in the class of 1957. Shortly after High School Janice met...
Gary Edward Doetker
Jan 16, 2024
Gary "Butch" Edward Doetker, 84, longtime resident of rural Wauneta, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16th at his residence southeast of Wauneta. Gary was born on Dec. 11, 1939, to John and Lena (Busking) Doetker. As a young boy, he worked on the family farm and attended grade school in the Eden community and later St. Paul’s parochial school. Gary...
Frederick "Fred" Dale Hoffman
Jan 12, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Frederick Dale Hoffman of Imperial, NE, on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the age of 79. He will be lovingly remembered and missed by his wife of 32 years, Lisa; his son, Douglas Carl (Kimmy); his beautiful granddaughters, Grace and Mabel; sister, Joan Zach (Don); Sister-in-law...
Edna Marie Copp
Jan 12, 2024
Edna Marie Copp, 87, passed away on Jan. 12, 2024 at Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Edna was born January 29, 1936 to Gary and Florance Anderson in Benkelman, Nebraska. She grew up on the family farm 5 miles east of Benkelman. She attended school in Benkelman until she graduated. After High School, Edna went on to obtain her LPN...
Ronald Clayton Leibhart
Dec 31, 2023
Ronald Clayton Leibhart was born on October 21, 1943 in Callaway, NE to Stanley Clayton and Hazel Harriett (Litchenberger) Leibhart. Ron grew up and attended schools in Callaway, later meeting Janet Klebel, and marrying her in Elwood NE in July of 1964. The couple settled in the Cozad area until 1969 when opportunities moved them to Imperial. Ron worked in...
Elaine E Hink
Dec 27, 2023
Elaine Hink Elaine Eva Grace (Mendenhall) Hink was born Aug. 3, 1938, to Lyle and Henrietta (Brandt) Mendenhall in Imperial, Neb. She was baptized September 11, 1938, and confirmed April 6, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. She attended Imperial Grade School and graduated valedictorian from Chase County High School in 1956. She attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and...
Robert Glen Walgren
Dec 21, 2023
Robert Glen Walgren was born May 5, 1931 to Leslie and Lillian (Tatum) Walgren in rural Dundy County, NE Robert grew up and attended elementary school in rural Dundy County south of Wauneta and later attended and graduated from Wauneta High School. After graduating, Robert worked at the local grocery store until enlisting in the United States Navy. Robert married...
Lola Ilene Erdman
Dec 19, 2023
Lola Ilene Erdman, 93, passed away on Dec. 19, 2023 at Brookestone Gardens in Kearney, NE where she had resided for the past 4 years. Ilene was born on August 31, 1930 to Orian and Agnes Osborn at their farm home in Dundy County, Nebraska. She was the youngest of eight children. She attended country school through 8th grade then...
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