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Ernest (Gunner) Martin
May 18, 2023
Ernest Lee Martin, Jr. Dec. 26, 1932-May 18,2023 Ernest Martin, Jr. who everyone knew as “Gunner” was born on December 26, 1932, to Ernest and Eva (Freeland) Martin in their home south of Lamar, Nebraska. He lived his entire life on the family farm and was able to live at home until his death on May 18, 2023. Gunner attended...
Bernard W Nelson
May 17, 2023
Bernard Wayne Nelson was born September 9, 1928, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Elmer and Lottie (Fulk) Nelson and departed this life on May 17, 2023, at the Imperial Manor Nursing Home in Imperial, Nebraska. He was 94 years old. Bernard grew up on a farm in Dundy County and graduated from Benkelman High School in 1946. On April 6, 1955,...
Darren P Roe
May 15, 2023
Darren Roe The son of James and Marvene Roe passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at the Dundy County Hospital, Benkelman, Nebraska. Darren was 34 years of age. Funeral Services for will be Held Saturday Morning, May 20, 2023, 10:30 A.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral Home, Wauneta, Nebraska, with Terry Lytle officiating. Internment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery,...
Jeremy R Smith
Apr 23, 2023
Jeremy Ross Smith was born May 27, 1994, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Carla Haney Smith and Donald Smith. Jeremy attended school in Grant, Nebraska, and graduated from Grant High School in 2012. After graduation, Jeremy was employed at Adams Lumber in Grant for several years. Jeremy was a computer whiz. He enjoyed playing and collecting video games and taking care...
Leon C Stinnette
Apr 19, 2023
Leon Stinnette Leon Calvin Stinnette, the youngest son of Thomas Steven and Mary May (Skelton) Stinnette was born October 30, 1925, near Enders, Nebraska. Leon attended Ash Grove School in Dundy County, Nebraska, and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1943. Leon married Esta Lavon Davis in September 1945, at Wauneta, Nebraska, and to this union a daughter, Sherilan Dee,...
Richard LeeRoy Schneider
Apr 3, 2023
With deepest sorrow, we announce the death of Richard (Rick) LeeRoy Schneider of Greeley, CO. He was born on August 12, 1946, in Benkelman, NE to Ivan Schneider and Donna Schneider (Sharp). And passed away on April 3, 2023, in Yuma, AZ at the age of 76. Rick at a young age chose a profession versus education to provide for...
Ruth L Dizmang
Apr 2, 2023
Ruth Dizmang Ruth Louella (Dilka) Dizmang was born February 18, 1963, to Patricia (Pat) and Howard Dilka in Sterling, Colorado. Patricia later married Stan Null and Stan became Ruth’s stepfather. Ruth attended school in Imperial, Nebraska, and graduated from Chase County High School in 1982. On October 30, 1983, Ruth married John Dizmang in Wyoming and the couple first settled...
Wynona S Springer
Mar 27, 2023
Wynona Springer Wynona Susan (Mullanix) DeWester Springer was born December 17, 1922, on a farmstead north of Parks, Nebraska, to Charles and Lola Mullanix. She was one of twelve children. Wynona attended grade school and church in the Rollwitz Community, attended high school in Benkelman Ne, graduating in 1941. Wynona married James “Bud” DeWester, September 7, 1941. To this union...
Viola Krausnick
Mar 20, 2023
Viola Krausnick was born to Fred and Dora (Steinbeck) Nordhausen on October 14, 1918, at home in Dundy County, Nebraska. She was called to her heavenly home, March 20, 2023, at the age of 104. Viola was baptized on November 3, 1918, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wauneta, Nebraska and was confirmed March 20, 1932, at St. Paul Lutheran Church....
John L Mathews
Mar 4, 2023
John Mathews Johnny Lavern Mathews was born November 26, 1953, in McCook, Nebraska, to Willard and Inez (Williams) Mathews. John grew up in Benkelman, Nebraska, graduating from Benkelman High School in 1973. He continued his education attending technical school earning his electrical license. John married Sharon Anne Pursley, on May 11, 1974, and to this union two sons were born,...
Danny R Jeffries
Mar 3, 2023
: Dan Jeffries Danny Ray Jeffries was born August 28, 1947, in Imperial, Nebraska, to William and Gladys (Bischoff) Jeffries. Dan grew up and attended school in Wauneta, Nebraska, graduating from Wauneta High School in 1965. He continued his education at Chadron State College, Chadron, Nebraska, where he received his bachelor’s degree in industrial arts. Dan married Lydia Casillas in...
Franklin C Anderson
Feb 14, 2023
Franklin Charles Anderson Franklin Charles Anderson was born May 28, 1964, in Imperial, NE to Teddy Dean and Carolyn Kay (Roschewski) Anderson. Frank grew up in the Wauneta area. Frank attended Wauneta Public Schools. Frank purchased his first home in Hamlet, Nebraska and lived there until 2017 when he sold that property and moved back to the Anderson family farm...
Dan B Goddard
Feb 10, 2023
Dan Goddard Danny Bruce Goddard was born September 25, 1947, to Burdette B. and Donna J. (Gibb) Goddard in Benkelman, Nebraska. He lost his struggle with a lifetime of Illness on February 10, 2023, at Carriage House Assisted Living Center, Holyoke, Colorado. Dan was 75 years of age. Dan, as he was liked to be called, grew up in Champion,...
Sophia P Zuege
Feb 6, 2023
Sophia Zuege Sophia Pauline (Keller) Zuege was born on August 20, 1918, to Reinholdt Keller and Annie (Lempke) Keller in Cheyenne County, Kansas. There, on the family farm, Sophie grew up with her 3 younger siblings: Martin, Edna and Irene. Surrounded by family in northern Cheyenne County, including aunts, uncles and cousins, Sophie grew up working on the farm, attending...
Ann Miller
Feb 3, 2023
ANN MILLER Ann Margaret Miller was born July 31, 1918 and was called home early Friday morning, February 3, 2023 at the Wauneta Care and Therapy Center. Ann was 104 years young. Ann was the third of four children and the only daughter born to Norwegian emigrant parents, Olaf and Lena Lund. Ann was born on a farm in Havre,...
Peggy Lou Ketler
Jan 28, 2023
Peggy Lou Crosier (Swigert) Ketler was born the third child of Orvile and Grace Crosier in Hot Springs, SD on January 14, 1935. She left this earth on January 28, 2023 at the age of 88 years and 2 weeks. As a child Peggy lived with her parents and siblings in Buffalo Gap and Oral South Dakota. A favorite memory...
Jerry N. Preston
Jan 27, 2023
Jerry N. Preston Jerry N. Preston, 87, passed away January 27, 2023, at his home in Benkelman. Jerry was born on April 10, 1935 in Doane, Nebraska to Everett Leon and Helen (Walsh) Preston. He grew up and received his education in Parks and graduated from Parks High School in 1952. Following high school, Jerry enlisted into the United States...
Dennis L Harms
Jan 22, 2023
Dennis LaVern Harms was born May 8, 1941, at home in Paoli, Colorado, to Irene Isabella (Gamsmere) and John Herman Harms. Dennis grew up in Paoli where he attended a 2-room school from 1st through the 8th grade. He then went to Haxtun High School and graduated with the class of 1959. Dennis was a bus driver when he was...
Brenton D Wright
Jan 21, 2023
Brenton Dale Wright was born October 7, 2017, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Sabre (Yarbrough) and Douglas Wright. Brenton attended Little Sunshine Pre-school in Imperial. He enjoyed being outside or laying in his bed watching movies. Brenton especially loved riding around town in the car with his family. Brenton passed away Saturday evening, January 21, 2023, at the Chase County Community...
Royce Warren Graham
Jan 19, 2023
Royce Warren Graham was born April 4, 1954, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Ernest F. and Lavona F. (Cecil) Graham. Royce attended high school in Benkelman and furthered his education at Mid-Plains Community College where he received an Associate in Applied Science in welding and metals. He graduated from college on May 18, 1975. Royce worked at a farm and rancher...
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