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David Allyn Benge
Feb 1, 2026
David Allyn Benge, born on January 2, 1970, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Gary and Kay (Berryman) Benge. David passed away unexpectedly at his home in Imperial, Nebraska, on February 1, 2026. He was a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, whose love for his family was evident in everything he did.
Growing up in Grant, Nebraska, David graduating from Grant High School...
Sharon Mae Orrell
Jan 30, 2026
Sharon Mae (Snyder) Orrell, 75 was born July 31, 1950 to Pete Sr. and Lela (Wonderly) Snyder in Imperial, NE. Sharon passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Imperial Manor.
On February 11, 1966 she married William Pankonin in Imperial, NE. To this union, 4 children Donald, Sandy, Melinda and Kristie were born.
In September 1975 she married James Orrell and...
Neil Howard Kirkman
Jan 26, 2026
Neal Howard Kirkman was born on March 28, 1968, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Leslie Ivan and Phyllis Nadine (Howard) Kirkman. He passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026, at the Butler County Health Care Center with his wife, Britaney by his side at the age of 57 years, 9 months and 29 days.
Neal grew up in the little community of...
Burdette Louis Bauerle
Jan 26, 2026
Burdette Louis Bauerle, age 94, of Imperial, NE passed away January 26, 2026. Burdette was born in Enders, NE on June 19, 1931, to Louis Henry and Lola Virginia (Fitzpatrick) Bauerle. When he was in seventh grade the family moved to Imperial, NE and lived on the farm located on the Champion Road.
During his high school years, Burdette was active...
Stanley Kent Stroup
Jan 16, 2026
Stanley Kent Stroup was born in Benkelman, Nebraska on April 4, 1961 to Boyd and Betty Stroup. Stan was the youngest of three, following oldest sister, Rhonda, and brother, Steve. He was spoiled rotten from the beginning. He attended country school at District 66, then later finished elementary school in Benkelman and finally graduated from Benkelman High School in 1979....
Larry Hughes
Jan 2, 2026
Larry Herbert Hughes departed his earthly home, January 2, 2026. We lost a good one as he was always happy, positive and had a good word for everyone. His sly sense of humor was appreciated by all who knew him
He was born January 16,1940 in Imperial, Nebraska and called Imperial home for all his life. When he graduated from Chase...
Adrian Ashmore
Dec 10, 2025
Adrian Scott Ashmore passed away on December 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. Adrian was born on May 27, 1981 to Glen and Janet (Wilson) Ashmore in Holyoke, CO.
Adrian attended Lamar grade school, in Lamar, NE later transferring to Imperial, ultimately graduating from Chase County High School, class of 2000.
Adrian was a true sports enthusiast, the kind of fan who...
Donna Taynor
Dec 8, 2025
Donna Lou Burkhalter Taynor was born on October 14, 1928, in Cheyenne County, Kansas, in a sod house on the Big Timber that she would always call home. She peacefully entered the promise of heaven on December 8, 2025, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman, Nebraska.
Donna attended Baker School and later graduated from Bird City High School...
Lloyd A Smith
Dec 8, 2025
Lloyd Allan Smith, the oldest child of Vilas and Elna Rae (Kitt) Smith, was born on March 20, 1948, in Imperial, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm north of Enders alongside his three sisters, attended Enders School, and graduated from Chase County High School in 1966. After two years at Chadron State College, he returned home to farm west...
Joan Atwood Mathews
Nov 24, 2025
Joan Atwood (Monasmith) Mathews was born October 5, 1931, to Ruth A (Pribbeno) Monasmith and Marion Monasmith at the home of her grandparents, Edward G. and Fern A. (Tibbetts) Pribbeno ranch 12 miles southeast of Imperial, NE on the south divide.
She attended kindergarten to eighth grade at Dist. #42 Lamar, NE. On April 14, 1940, she was baptized with brothers...
Irene Lavonne Musick
Nov 21, 2025
Irene “Lavonne” (Howey) Musick was born in Fairplay, Colorado on May 8th, 1937, to Earl S and Margaurite (Crane) Howey. She was the youngest of 6 children. After High School graduation she attended the University of Northen Colorado for one year on a music scholarship. She played the trombone in the marching band at UNC.
In June 1956 she married Mick...
Merril Dean Humphreys
Nov 16, 2025
Merril Dean Humphreys, 85, of Imperial, Nebraska, passed from this life to eternal life Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Graveside services have been scheduled for 11 a.m. (MT) Friday, December 5 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Imperial, with lunch to follow at the Imperial Global Methodist Church. Casual attire is suggested.
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Ruth Elizabeth Pinkerton
Nov 14, 2025
Ruth Elizabeth (Powell) Pinkerton was born on March 14, 1929 in Saint Francis, KS to Dewey C. and Irene Anna Zimmerly Powell. She attended school in Saint Francis, KS. On November 13, 1945 Ruth was joined in marriage to Edwin John Pinkerton in Goodland, KS. To this union were born 3 children - Dennis L, Judith Ann and Danny L....
Stephen Paul Knoetzel
Nov 13, 2025
Stephen Paul Knoetzel, a devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on November 13, 2025, in Imperial, Nebraska with family by his side. He was born on November 23, 1957, in Bassett, Nebraska to Courtney Charles and Mary Lou (Lanz) Knoetzel.
Steve grew up in Bassett and graduated from Rock County High School in 1976. His career was marked by...
Robert James Jones
Nov 5, 2025
Robert James Jones, known as “Bob” to many of his friends, was born on September 8, 1945, in Oceanside, California. Robert passed away on November 5, 2025, in Imperial, Nebraska, surrounded by friends and family.
At a young age, Robert moved to Wauneta, Nebraska, where he attended school and graduated from Wauneta High School with the Class of 1963. Loving to...
Rose Marie Whiteley
Nov 3, 2025
Rose Marie Whiteley, 83, was born on March 26, 1942, the first and only child of Alvin and Grace Whiteley in Benkelman, Nebraska. A lifelong resident of Benkelman, Rose Marie passed away at her home on November 3, 2025.
Rose Marie attended country grade school at district #14 located a short distance south of the family farm. She graduated from Dundy...
Margaret Ann Parker
Oct 30, 2025
Margaret Ann Parker, 94 years of age, of Imperial, died on October 30, 2025 at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home.
Margaret Ann was born on January 27, 1931 in Greeley, Colorado. She was the first of three children born to Arthur Gustaf and Hilda Victoria (Aronson) Stroberg. Her childhood was spent in the Greeley area other than a short stint in...
Iona Jean Kurth
Oct 19, 2025
Iona Jean Kurth was born August 13, 1940 in Broadwater NE to Wavel (Dee) & Vera (Wright) Kepler. She spent most of her youth in Broadwater & Lisco NE helping to care for her younger siblings and keeping the house for her mother while she worked.
She moved to Dalton, NE when she was 14 to become a nanny and this...
Alma Ilene Draper
Oct 17, 2025
Alma Draper, long time resident of Benkelman NE passed away on Friday, October 17th in North Platte, surrounded by family. Alma was born on November 16, 1956 to Raymond & Blanche Draper in Benkelman NE. Alma spent her life serving others will be missed by all those that knew her.
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Brother Wesley Draper,...
Verlon Roscoe Dinnel
Oct 9, 2025
Verlon Roscoe Dinnel was born December 19, 1927, in Imperial, NE, to Earl and Lorena (Browning) Dinnel. As a young boy, Verlon attended Pioneer grade school near Enders, NE and later transitioned and graduated from Chase County High School, celebrating his 80th class reunion earlier this year. On November 13, 1946, Verlon married Lucille Ridlen at the Ridlen family home...
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