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

Marvin Wayne Real

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

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

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

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

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

Phyllis Maxine Belau

Mar 23, 2025

Obituary to come

Dana Kaye Sorensen

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

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

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

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

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. 

Kenneth Michael Nash

Kenneth Michael Nash

Feb 23, 2025

Arrangements Pending.  Obituary to follow soon.  

Lyle Glen Coleman

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

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.

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

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

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.  

Norman E Egle

Norman E Egle

Feb 3, 2025

Arrangements Pending 

James M Sheaffer

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,...

Kaye Tuttle

Kaye Tuttle

Jan 31, 2025

Kathleen Tuttle, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025, in Max, Nebraska, at the age of 73. Born on March 26, 1951, in Pontiac, Michigan to James and Patricia (Johnson) Garrity, Kaye was a spirited individual who excelled in her role as a dedicated homemaker, finding immense joy in nurturing her family and creating...

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