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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...
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...
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