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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...
Debbie Sandman
Mar 15, 2025
Debbie Sandman was born on December 28, 1955, in Benkelman, Nebraska to Kenneth and Cleophia (Lane) Denker and passed away on March 15, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 69 years, 2 months and 15 days.
Debbie grew up on a farm north of Wauneta, Nebraska and graduated from Wauneta High School with the Class of 1974. On January...
Kathleen A Brown
Mar 8, 2025
Kathleen A. Brown was born to Jim and Angeline Roys on July 9, 1944 in Wray, Colorado, Kathy was raised on a farm north of Eckley, Colorado. She attended elementary school in Eckley, and high school in Yuma, Colorado, graduating in 1962.
She attended Barnes Business School in Denver, Colorado, working in the finance center for the US Air Force. She...
Margaret Ellen Marvin
Mar 4, 2025
Margaret Ellen (David) Marvin was born to Stanton S. David and Helen Margaret (Gifford) David on their farm in Phelps County on April 25th, 1929. She received her education in Phelps and surrounding areas as the farm was located in the corner of four different counties. Margaret loved being outdoors and helping her father with the animals and many other...
Jimmy Lynn Zarecor
Feb 23, 2025
Jimmy Lynn Zarecor was born on August 23, 1939 in Wauneta, NE to Herschel and Ella (Trembly) Zarecor. Jimmy passed away on February 23, 2025 at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. A private family interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta.
Theodore "Ted" Travis
Feb 20, 2025
Theodore “Ted” E. Travis, 83, of Albion, NE passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Boone County Health Center, Albion, NE.
Theodore “Ted” E. Travis, son of Everett Joseph and Jean Marie (Hayer) Travis, was born in Leon, IA on March 8, 1941. At three months old his family moved to Chase County where they lived on the Travis homestead west...
Lyle Glen Coleman
Feb 20, 2025
Lyle Glen Coleman, 70 of North Platte, passed away on Feb. 20,2025 at the Great Plains Hospital.
Lyle Coleman was born on Jan. 28, 1955, at the Grant Community Hospital. He was the oldest of 3 children born to Glen and Roberta Coleman. When Lyle was 2 years old, he was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy that would affect him physically and...
Charles "Chuck" Lynn Welshans
Feb 18, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Lynn Welshans of Benkelman, NE passed away on February 18, 2025 the age of 82 after a short illness surrounded by his wife, Jeneane and his daughter Amy.
He was born in Timnath, CO to Harvey Welshans and Doris Hatten Welshans. He attended Chadron State College, where he made many friends. He had several sales positions throughout his life,...
Gordon Lee Rammage Jr.
Feb 8, 2025
Gordon Lee Rammage Jr, 67, of Wauneta, Nebraska, passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with cancer on February 8th, 2025. Gordon was born in Orleans, France, to Janet and Gordon Sr. on July 2, 1957. He went to school at Republican Valley High School, class of 1975.
Gordon married Ronda Lynn Craig in 1976 and from this marriage was 2...
Raiden Buffington
Feb 8, 2025
Raiden Buffington, a cherished son, brother, and friend, departed this life on February 8, 2025, in Benkelman, Nebraska. Born on October 19, 2007, to Michael and Rayetta Buffington in Toledo, Ohio, he spent his formative years in the vibrant city of Toledo until moving to Nebraska to attend Dundy County Stratton High School in Benkelman, where he continued his education...
Lynn Anderson
Feb 6, 2025
Lynn Anderson was born in Imperial, NE on June 23, 1945 to Wayne and Ruby (Wolfe) Anderson. Lynn passed away on February 6, 2025 in Aurora, NE. Interment will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta, NE.
James M Sheaffer
Feb 3, 2025
James (Jim) Martin Sheaffer was born January 13, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa to Martin and Anna (McVey) Sheaffer. He grew up in Panther, Iowa where he attended Panther Creek Church of the Brethren. After high school graduation he accompanied a load of dairy cattle via train and ship to China. Upon his return he enrolled in McPherson College, McPherson,...
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