Obituaries

Liewer Funeral Homes Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Imperial, Wauneta, and Benkelman, NE areas.

Robert Keith Brennan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kirk Sprague

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

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

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...