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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...
Jack L Welch
Jan 18, 2023
Jack Welch Jack Lee Welch was born February 17, 1938, the third of four children, to Linus “Jake” and Elda (Swanson) Welch in Imperial, Nebraska. He passed away on January 18, 2023, at the age of 84, in Imperial. Jack attended the Champion EUB church as a child where he was first baptized. In 1968, he became a member of...
Eldon D Gager
Jan 16, 2023
Eldon Gager Eldon Don Gager was born October 29, 1935, in Woodston, Kansas, to Agnes Anne (Nech) and Clyde (Sliv) Merle Gager. Eldon grew up in Woodston and graduated from Woodston High School with the class of 1954. He continued his education at Ft. Hayes College in Hayes, Kansas. On February 23, 1955, Eldon enlisted into the U.S. Navy where...
Karen L Doetker
Jan 13, 2023
Karen Doetker Karen Louise (Lucas) Doetker was born July 2, 1955, to Kenneth and Tillie (Sinka) Lucas in Lamar, Colorado, the third of five children. She passed away January 13, 2023, with family by her side. During her youth, Karen was involved in 4-H and FFA, and enjoyed life living on the farm. The family moved to Wauneta in 1970...
Richard C Johnson
Jan 13, 2023
RICHARD JOHNSON Richard Carl Johnson completed the 87 year journey of his earthly life, being called to his heavenly home on January 13, 2023. Richard was born in Orchard, NE on March 24, 1935, to Ivar Jr. and Susie (Hasson) Johnson. The middle child of 5 children, Richard grew up in the Royal/Neligh area and graduated in 1952 from the...
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