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Kirk Sprague
Jun 6, 2024
Kirk Sprague was born the 5th child to John W. “Jack” and Marion Sprague on June 8, 1954, in Holyoke, CO. He attended school and graduated from Holyoke High School. He enjoyed playing sports until an injury ended that.
He was a popular student and senior class president his senior year. After graduating from Holyoke, he went on to attend CSU,...
Regina Bernice Barnes
May 30, 2024
Regina Bernice Barnes, known affectionately as "Genie", passed away on May 30, 2024 in Kearney, NE. She was born on July 28, 1945, in her hometown of Wahoo, Nebraska to Elbert Palmer and Mahala Palmer (Kuhn). Growing up in Wahoo, NE was where she spent her childhood years before moving to Hickman, NE to begin her adult life. She had four...
Ruth Valjean Nunamaker
May 29, 2024
Ruth Valjean Nunamaker, born on January 30, 1941, in Templeton, PA, to Thomas Allen Kline and Laverne Edna Thompson, embarked on her final journey on May 29, 2024, at McCook Community Hospital in McCook, NE. She was a devoted wife to Paul Leslie Nunamaker, whom she married on April 18, 1959. Ruth was a Christian woman who dedicated many years...
Sharon Walgren
May 24, 2024
Sharon Lucille Walgren was born May 7, 1931 in Edgar, NE to Clair and Ted Voorhees. At the age of 6 the family set up a new household in Wauneta, NE where Ted started the Federal Land Bank. Sharon grew up and attended school in Wauneta graduating from Wauneta High School in 1949. She dated her High School sweetheart throughout...
Nina Maxine Hallett
May 1, 2024
Nina Maxine Hallett was born September 28, 1922, to Myrtle Helen Hallett (Finch) and Charles Martin Hallett on a farm one mile east of Enders, Nebraska. The family moved to a farm two miles south of Enders in 1929. Nina attended grade school at Enders School. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1940. After graduation, Nina taught her...
Sandra Elizabeth Nelson
Apr 29, 2024
Obituary of Sandra E. Nelson
Sandra Elizabeth Nelson was born May 25, 1937, in Wray, Colorado to John and Hilda (Mahoney) Vibber and departed this life on April 29, 2024, at the South Haven Living Center in Wahoo, Nebraska. She was 86 years old.
Sandra was united in marriage to Bernard Nelson in Raton, New Mexico, on April 6, 1955. They...
Billie Louise Hayes
Apr 26, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce that Billie Louise Hayes, passed away on April 26, 2024, in North Platte, NE, leaving behind a legacy of compassion and hard work. Born on September 1, 1960, in Imperial, NE, to Glen and Billie Hayes, Billie's early years were marked by a strong sense of community and dedication to helping others. She graduated...
Berenice Caress
Apr 7, 2024
Berenice Maxine Caress, age 93, departed peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the Columbine Manor in Salida, CO. Berenice was born in Dundy County Nebraska on January 11, 1931, to William and Nora Reiman. Berenice married DeWayne “Shad” Caress in May of 1952. Berenice and Shad had three children: Robert, Roxi and Robin. The Family resided for many years in Benkelman, NE before moving to Leadville, CO where Berenice accepted a job...
Marilyn O'Neil
Apr 7, 2024
A longtime resident of rural Wauneta passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Memorial Community Hospital, Blair, Nebraska. Marilyn was 77 years of age. Marilyn’s loves in life were her late husband Donald of 56 years, family, cattle, cards, and her friends. She especially loved her time watching her grandkids in their activities and her time spent traveling. Survivors include children;...
Melody May Pierce
Apr 7, 2024
Melody May Pierce, age 77 passed away peacefully at her home in Stratton, Nebraska, on April 7, 2024. Melody was born on March 18, 1947 in Denver, Colorado to Stormy Elizabeth Wilson and Vernon Barrett. Melody grew up moving between Colorado, Ohio, Oregon and Washington with her siblings Sidney, Melinda, Melissa and Rodney. In 1963, Melody met the love of her...
Jimmie "Jim" D. Baney
Mar 28, 2024
In the early quiet hours of March 28, 2024 Jimmie D. Baney of Benkelman, Nebraska, a man of faith, steadfast character and unwavering dedication was welcomed into the arms of Jesus. His wife, Mary, of 68 years was by his side. Jim, as he was affectionately known to many, a loving Husband, Dad and Grandpa, was a pillar of his...
Larry L Rose
Mar 11, 2024
Larry Luhrs Rose of Enders Nebraska passed away at home on March 11, 2024, at the age of 82. Larry was born November 15, 1942, and raised in Imperial NE by his parents Carmen and Darl Rose. He attended school in Imperial and among many activities, earned his Boy Scout Eagle Badge. He graduated from Chase County High in 1961...
Edwina Jean Roesener
Mar 9, 2024
Edwina Jean Roesener was born on December 15, 1940, to Ed and Oneta Edwards at Imperial, Nebraska. She grew up in Imperial and graduated from Chase County High School in 1959. At a church choir practice, she met the love of her life. She married Eldon Roesener on February 7, 1960, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial. Daughters Tammra...
Andre Lefebvre
Mar 8, 2024
Andre E. Lefebvre was born on November 11, 1948 in McCook, NE to Roland and Edith (Krauter) Lefebvre. Andre grew up in the McCook area and later graduated. Born with a natural talent for music, Andre grew up learning to play several instruments and played in numerous bands throughout his life. He was the epitome of "God Given Talent" when...
Pauline Brandt
Feb 27, 2024
Pauline Brandt, age 90 of Imperial, died February 27, 2024. Pauline was born April 15, 1933 in rural Chase County. She was the oldest child born to James Calvin and Edna Jaeger Gardner. She grew up on the family farm north west of Imperial. Pauline attended country school District #22 where she was the only one in the class each...
Richard W Newman
Feb 21, 2024
Richard W. Newman of Champion passed away Feb. 20 at his home just days after returning from a nearly two-week hospitalization in Greeley, CO. He was 75. Richard’s roots ran deep in Chase County. His great-grandfather Clarence C. Cottrell was among the founders of Imperial. His grandparents Inez and John N. Newman were early farmers, ranchers and business owners in...
Tammara Ann Nickless
Feb 12, 2024
Tammara “Tammy” Ann Nickless was born to David and Leonella “Nelli” Gilkey (Meyeres) on May 9, 1972 in Larned, Kansas. Tammy grew up in Garfield, Kansas. She attended neighboring Lewis High School. Tammy was a lifeguard as a teenager. She loved to be in the sun and teaching people of all ages how to swim. She also worked at Buckle...
Jody Lynn DeHart
Feb 6, 2024
Jody Lynn DeHart was born to Howard Edward and Helen Marie (Johnson) Kosse on November 27, 1968 in Norton, Kansas. Jody spent just a few years in Norton until the family moved to Goodland, Kansas where she attended schools and graduated from Goodland High School in 1987. Jody met and married Mac DeHart and the couple settled in the Benkelman...
Janice Marie Huser
Jan 21, 2024
Janice Marie Huser, 83, passed away on Jan. 21, 2024, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Janice was born on April 3, 1940, to Louis and Pauline (Rehn) Jones in Trenton, NE. She grew up south of Trenton on the family farm and attended school in Trenton, graduating in the class of 1957. Shortly after High School Janice met...
Gary Edward Doetker
Jan 16, 2024
Gary "Butch" Edward Doetker, 84, longtime resident of rural Wauneta, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 16th at his residence southeast of Wauneta. Gary was born on Dec. 11, 1939, to John and Lena (Busking) Doetker. As a young boy, he worked on the family farm and attended grade school in the Eden community and later St. Paul’s parochial school. Gary...
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