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Christine Kay Barenberg
Jun 16, 2025
Christine Kay Barenberg was born to Walter Stephen and Sharon Ann (Maranville) Barenberg on June 14, 1965, in Benkelman, NE and passed away peacefully on June 16, 2025, in her home, in Benkelman, NE. She was 60 years old.
Chris attended school in Benkelman and graduated from Benkelman High School in 1983. She was very active and involved in school. She...
Rick Keith Kimble
Jun 10, 2025
Rick Keith Kimble, born on February 4, 1949, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Lloyd and Vesta (Rhoads) Kimble passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, in Denver, Colorado.
A graduate of Chase County High School in 1967, Rick furthered his education at Western Nebraska Vocational-Technical School. His love for learning continued throughout his life, as he was known as a jack of...
Paul Arnold Kunnemann
Jun 10, 2025
Paul Kunnemann, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and devoted community member of Imperial Nebraska, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 28, 1943 to Clarence and Maye Kunnemann in Imperial, Nebraska, where he spent his life rooted in faith, family, and service. He was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church on...
Joeanna Kay Jaeger
Jun 8, 2025
Joeanna Kay Jaeger, born to Orville and Betty (Holbeck) Green on March 27, 1965, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in her home in Imperial, Nebraska.
Joeanna was the youngest child of Orville and Betty, and the baby sister to her brothers, Russel and Orv. Joeanna graduated from Chase County High School in 1983 and went...
Karol Jean Havel
May 29, 2025
Karol Jean (Miller) Havel was born on July 24, 1944, to Verle and Twila Miller. Karol married Edward L. Havel on July 21, 1962, in Atwood, Kansas. After moving around for a few years, they finally settled in Chase County Nebraska. They loved to work around cattle. Karol worked in the Chase County Hospital Kitchen for 18 years then retired...
Mick Helberg
May 17, 2025
Milburne (Mick) Helberg, age 94, was born August 7, 1930 in Arnold, Nebraska to Wilbert G. Helberg and Irene Anderson Helberg. He went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2025. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior in September 1964 at a Billy Graham Crusade in Omaha, Nebraska. Mick attended Hamlet Union Church since 1968.
He attended Grade School...
Shirley Ann Gardner
May 12, 2025
Shirley Ann Gardner passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial, NE at the age of 87.
She was born on February 19, 1938, in Imperial, NE to Fred and Ella Bischoff, the youngest of two children with her brother, Marvin.
Shirley graduated from chase county high school in 1954 and went on to attend college...
Dave Irey
May 7, 2025
Charles David (Dave) Irey, 74, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family, in Imperial, NE on May 7, 2025. He was born on January 28, 1951 in Oshkosh, NE to Laura Mae and Leroy Irey. He began his education in a two-room country school, District 56, and graduated from Garden Count High School. He continued his education...
Merrell Charles Maris
May 7, 2025
Merrell Charles Maris, passed away on May 7, 2025, in Imperial, Nebraska, at the age of 97. Born on April 21, 1928, in Birmingham, Alabama to Ethel (Baty) Maris. Merrell was adopted at the tender age of three by his mother’s husband, Jim Maris.
Merrell’s career began in shipyards but soon took an exciting turn as he became an MSP tester...
Virgil "Gene" Riley
May 1, 2025
Virgil Eugene Riley “Gene” passed away on May 1, 2025, in Haigler, Nebraska, at the age of 66. He was born on January 5, 1959, in Coffeyville, Kansas to Virgil and Darlene (McCormick) Riley.
Gene had a vibrant and engaging personality, known for his contagious laugh and his talent for practical jokes. He enjoyed bringing smiles and laughter to those around...
Marilyn Rider
Apr 28, 2025
Marilyn Rider passed away on April 28, 2025, in her hometown of Imperial, Nebraska. Born on August 13, 1938, in Imperial, to Roger and Teresa (O’Brien) Pflum. She was the third of seven children in a family rooted in hard work and close-knit values, raised on their family farm on the south divide.
Marilyn's passion for education was evident throughout her...
Christopher Lance Fidler
Apr 20, 2025
Christopher Lance Fidler, 71, of Imperial, NE, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, NE. Born November 8, 1953 in McCook, NE. Chris was the son of the late C.V. “Babe” and Helen (Cappel) Fidler. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Keith Fidler, sister-in-Law, Virginia Fidler (Flynn) and infant brother, Randy.
Chris...
LaVetta Snyder
Apr 15, 2025
LaVetta Snyder was born December 17, 1915 (two years prior to the US entering World War I) near Rollwitz, Nebraska. She was the third of 12 children born to Charles and Lola Mullanix. LaVetta first attended the Rollwitz grade school eventually graduating from Benkelman High School in 1932. Immediately following high school she started her teaching career at Rollwitz at...
Marvin Wayne Real
Apr 5, 2025
Marvin Wayne Real, affectionately known as Marv, passed away on April 5, 2025, in Imperial, Nebraska, at the age of 81. He was born on February 25, 1944, in Geneva, Nebraska, to Everett and Ruby Real. Marv grew up in Fairmont and graduated from Fairmont Public School in 1962.
He attended and graduated from Kearney State College with a Bachelor’s Degree...
Marvin Keith Hamilton
Apr 5, 2025
Marvin Keith Hamilton, born on December 24, 1938, in Wauneta, Nebraska, embarked on his final journey on April 5, 2025, in Greeley, Colorado. A man whose heart beat in time with the roar of engines and the echoes of laughter, defined his life through an unwavering love for cars, family, and camaraderie.
Marvin and his son Marty started the Good Times...
Julie Kae Pflum
Mar 31, 2025
Julie Kae Pflum, a beloved mother, wife, and cherished friend, passed away on March 31, 2025, near Lamar, Nebraska, at the age of 52. Born on February 24, 1973, in Imperial, NE, Julie grew up surrounded by the warmth of her hometown, eventually graduating from Chase County High School in 1991. Julie was married to Darren Kilpatrick, the couple later...
James "Jim" Boyd Carter
Mar 28, 2025
James “Jim” Boyd Carter passed away in his home in Benkelman, NE on March 28, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 79.
Jim was born in Slaton, TX on January 28, 1946, to parents John Bryant and Geneva Louise (Patterson) Carter. He grew up in New Home,Texas where he worked in the cotton fields.
Jim selflessly joined the Navy in...
Schelly Magnani
Mar 26, 2025
Schelly Magnani was born on March 3, 1965 in Stratton, NE to Sheridan and MaryAnn Magnani. Schelly passed away peacefully in her home in Benkelman, Nebraska, on March 26, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Schelly was a devoted mother, loving wife, and passionate horsewoman. She is survived by her beloved daughters Jamie Gierhart, Whitney Haller, and Anna Haller;...
Phyllis Maxine Belau
Mar 23, 2025
Phyllis Maxine Belau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2025, in Imperial, Nebraska. Born on September 12, 1930 to Frank and Rosa Elizabeth (Losey) Wendland. Phyllis lived a life filled with love, adventure, and enduring connections. She graduated from Benkelman High School in 1948, embarking on a journey that would see her embrace the joys of family, travel, and...
Dana Kaye Sorensen
Mar 22, 2025
Dana Kaye Sorensen, born on July 17, 1959, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Gail and JoAnne Rowley. Dana passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, friend and cherished caregiver, leaving behind a legacy of love and warmth.
Dana grew up in Imperial and attended Chase County...
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