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Kaye Lavonne Kamla
Oct 9, 2024
Kaye La Vonne Kamla was born on October 26, 1937 in Haigler, Nebraska to Melford and Ruth (Austin) Andres and departed this life peacefully on October 9, 2024 at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman, Nebraska.
Kaye’s youth was spent in Haigler where she attended school and later graduated from Haigler High School class of 1955. After graduating High School Kaye...
Randy Ashmore
Oct 3, 2024
Randy Neil Ashmore passed away on October 3, 2024 surrounded by his family. Randy was born on November 11, 1971 to Glen and Janet (Wilson) Ashmore in Holyoke, CO. Randy spent his formative years on the family farm in Lamar, NE and attended school in Lamar until the 8th grade.
Randy went on to attend school in Imperial graduating from Chase...
Robert "Bob" Cox
Oct 3, 2024
Robert D Cox was born July 6th , 1942 in Wauneta to Robert L. and June Cox. He passed away in Imperial, Nebraska on October 3rd, 2024. Robert grew up in Wauneta and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1960.
Robert D. Cox married Maxine Harris on May 4th , 1963.
Robert and Maxine enjoyed doing many things together. Their hobbies included...
Scott Robert Walgren
Oct 2, 2024
Scott Robert Walgren was born on August 6, 1954, in Coronado, California to Robert and Sharon (Voorhees) Walgren. Scott passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Imperial, Nebraska.
After Scott was born, the family moved to Wauneta, Nebraska. Scott graduated from Wauneta High School in 1972, laying the foundation for a life filled with hard work and dedication. Growing up,...
Ila Foley
Sep 30, 2024
Ila Jean (Hinds) Foley, age 84, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, after a battle with dementia. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Ila was known for her sense of humor, warmth, and unwavering spirit.
Born in Los Angeles, California on July 16,1940, Ila graduated from Phineas Banning High School in Wilmington, California. Some of her favorite memories were cruising...
Donna Baney
Sep 29, 2024
Donna Joy Baney passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024, in her hometown of Benkelman, Nebraska. Donna was born on January 30, 1932, in Benkelman, to Elmer and Ella (Osborn) Pursley, she spent her life building a legacy of love, community, and devotion to family.
On June 26, 1949, Donna married the love of her life, Billie Baney, at the Methodist...
Marilyn Kadlecek
Sep 26, 2024
Marilyn Kadlecek passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, in Benkelman, Nebraska. She was born on July 1, 1933, in Chadron, Nebraska, to James Russell Batie and Carrol C (Stroud).
Marilyn pursued her education diligently, graduating from Hay Springs High School in 1951. She went on to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she earned her bachelor's degree in Home Economics...
Ferne Hoffman
Sep 25, 2024
Ferne B (Cox) Hoffman was born May 9,1924 in Lebanon, NE to Wesley and Mary (Williams) Cox. She passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, at the Hester Home in Benkelman, NE.
Ferne lived in Lebanon until the age of 7 when her family moved south of McDonald, KS where they lived with her maternal grandparents until 1931, when her dad...
Eleanor May Wagner
Sep 21, 2024
Eleanor May (Molzahn) Wagner was born May 19, 1931 to Emil and Carrie (Weiss) Molzahn. She was baptized May 20, 1931 at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial, Nebraska by Pastor Fred A. Elze and confirmed on May 20, 1945 by Pastor Herbert J. Schulenburg also at Zion Lutheran Church. She was a life long member of Zion Lutheran Church.
She attended...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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