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Marilyn Kadlecek
Sep 26, 2024
Marilyn Kadlecek passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, in Benkelman, Nebraska. She was born on July 1, 1933, in Chadron, Nebraska, to James Russell Batie and Carrol C (Stroud).
Marilyn pursued her education diligently, graduating from Hay Springs High School in 1951. She went on to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Home Economics...
Ferne Hoffman
Sep 25, 2024
Ferne B (Cox) Hoffman was born May 9,1924 in Lebanon, NE to Wesley and Mary (Williams) Cox. She passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the Hester Home in Benkelman, NE.
Ferne lived in Lebanon until the age of 7 when her family moved south of McDonald, KS where they lived with her maternal grandparents until 1931, when her dad...
Eleanor May Wagner
Sep 21, 2024
Eleanor May (Molzahn) Wagner was born May 19, 1931 to Emil and Carrie (Weiss) Molzahn. She was baptized May 20, 1931 at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial, Nebraska by Pastor Fred A. Elze and confirmed on May 20, 1945 by Pastor Herbert J. Schulenburg also at Zion Lutheran Church. She was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church.
She attended...
Robert Keith Brennan
Sep 17, 2024
Robert Keith Brennan, known to many as "Bob," was born on November 5, 1951, in Brush, Colorado to John and Anna Mae (Randall) Brennan. Bob passed away on September 17, 2024, in Kearney, Nebraska. Bob's journey was one of relentless dedication and a passion for fishing and hunting that many will remember fondly.
From his formative years in Stratton, where he...
Linda B Straka
Sep 14, 2024
Linda B. Straka (Fuehrer) passed away on September 14, 2024, at Hampden Hills Post Acute Care Center in Aurora, CO. Linda was born on October 8, 1952, in Imperial, NE. She was the daughter of the late Edwin and Dorothy Fuehrer. Linda attended District #22, in rural Chase County and graduated from Chase County High School in 1970. She was...
Kelly Pflum
Aug 30, 2024
Kelly Pflum passed away on August 30, 2024, in Castle Rock, Colorado, at the age of 61. She was born on September 4, 1962, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Lloyd A Pflum Jr. and Donna Ruthe (Roedel) Pflum. Kelly grew up in rural chase county. She graduated from Chase County High School, laying the foundation for a compassionate career as a...
JoAnn Bernhardt
Aug 25, 2024
Betty JoAnn Bernhardt, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Imperial, Nebraska. She was born on November 1, 1939, in Greeley, Colorado to Philip and Pauline (Stroh) Williams, she was the youngest of two children with her brother, Kenneth. Joann as she was known brought immediate joy to the family.
From her early years spent in Gill, Colorado area she never...
Shirley Andrews
Aug 19, 2024
Shirley Marie Andrews was born on November 14, 1948, in Dixie, Georgia, to Harry Dees and Annie Dees (Dorminey). She passed away August 19, 2024, in Wauneta, Nebraska. Growing up in Dixie, Georgia, Shirley left home at the age of sixteen but carried the values of her upbringing with her throughout her life. She approached each new chapter with resilience...
Nola Elaine Straub
Aug 19, 2024
Nola Elaine Troxel-Straub was born January 7, 1943, at home at the Troxel Farm three miles south of Wauneta, NE in Chase County. She departed this life on August 19, 2024, at the age 81 years 7 months and 12 days. The parents Charles Orley and Luella May Bush Troxel had three children, Norma Ellen, Neoma Evelyn and Charles Robert...
Elizabeth Frederick
Aug 17, 2024
On Saturday morning August 17, 2024, during Betty’s last days of her stay in the Perkins County Hospital, Elizabeth Joyce (Fhuere) Frederick, age 89 a resident of Imperial, NE, took up her citizenship in heaven and is now seated in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus (Ephesians 1:3).
Betty was born November 19, 1934 in North Platte, NE to Louis S....
Carroll Eugene Greene
Aug 12, 2024
Carroll Eugene Greene, passed away on August 12, 2024 in Imperial, Nebraska. He was born on March 17, 1930, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Joseph Greene Sr. and Vera (Bricker) Greene.
Carroll led a fulfilling life as a Farmer and Rancher on the South Divide Line, embodying the values of hard work and dedication. Growing up his family regularly attended the Prairie...
Thomas L. Burrell
Aug 6, 2024
Thomas L. Burrell, aged 92 of Max, Nebraska, passed away August 6, 2024, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, Nebraska. Thomas was born on February 12, 1932, in Stratton, Nebraska, to parents Henry P. and Myrtle J. Clements Burrell. Thomas grew up near Max, Nebraska, where he attended school and graduated from Parks High School in 1950.
Tom enlisted in the...
Linda Louise Thomas
Jul 27, 2024
Linda Louise Thomas, born on February 7, 1960, in Hoxie, KS, passed away on July 27, 2024, in Sutherland, NE. She was a general laborer in the construction industry, showcasing her skills in painting, roofing, siding, sheetrock, and various other tasks in the field. In her journey through life, Linda touched the hearts of many with her hard work and...
Robert Lee & Sharon Kay Craw
Jul 10, 2024
Robert Lee Craw, 87 of Colorado Springs, CO passed away quietly at home on July 10, 2022. He was born March 19, 1935 in Stratton, NE to Paul and Laura Craw. He is survived by his wife of 66 years and the love of his life, Sharon K. Craw, his loving children, Sherry Kinney of North Platte, NE, Jacki Jenkins...
William Darwin Hanlon
Jun 27, 2024
William Darwin Hanlon, a skilled Millwright and Carpenter, passed away on June 27,2024, in Imperial, Nebraska. Born on February 10, 1942, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to William and Vivian (Sheeley) Hanlon, William's journey was one of dedication and craftsmanship.
William grew up and attended school in Sioux Falls, graduating from Washington High in Sioux Falls.
He proudly served in the Navy...
Leland Maris
Jun 24, 2024
Leland D. Maris, 84, went into the arms of the Lord Jesus June 24, 2024, at Kearney Regional Hospital. Leland was born on April 30, 1940, to Frank and Florence (Adamson) Maris on the Maris farm in Hitchcock County.
Leland lived his entire life on the Maris homestead, he attended grade school at Eden school district 54. He attended high school...
Beryl Knotwell
Jun 18, 2024
Beryl Irene Knotwell, 99, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington, Nebraska.
She was born on July 19, 1924, in McCook, Nebraska to Frank and Mabel (Cart) Hamilton. She attended McCook public schools and graduated from McCook Senior High School with the class of 1942. She transitioned to McCook Community College where she...
Donnabeth Ferrel
Jun 17, 2024
Donnabeth Ferebee Ferrel passed away June 17, 2024 in Imperial, NE at the age of 99. Donnabeth was born June 25, 1924, to Ora and Ivy Ferebee in Fullerton, Nebraska. As a young girl her family moved to a dry land farm located on the south divide of Champion Valley. She attended grades 1-8 at Champion then graduated High School...
Rebecca Peterson
Jun 9, 2024
On Sunday June 9th, 2024, Rebecca Anne Peterson passed away peacefully into Gods arms, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. Becky was born August 10, 1957, in Holyoke, Colorado to Donald and Shirley Vernon. She graduated from Holyoke High School in 1975 and worked at Melissa Memorial Hospital until 1982. Then in the summer of 1982 she met her...
Ray H Baldwin
Jun 7, 2024
Ray Harmon Baldwin was born on July 30, 1934, in Imperial, Nebraska to Perry Harmon and Eva Lily (Surber) Baldwin. He attended several different schools grades 1 through 8 and then completed 4 years at Chase County High School where he graduated in 1952. On August 16, 1953, he married Doris Spady and ranched with his grandfather and father until he was drafted into the...
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