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Bunnie Jussel
Jan 22, 2020
Bernadene “Bunnie” Jussel Bernadene Stella (Modrell) Jussel was the first child born to Irene (Dunham) and Bernard Modrell at McCook, Nebraska, on October 9, 1931. Her Father started calling her Bunnie a little“Love” name that she carried for the rest of her life. At a very early age she moved with her family to a farm north of Palisade, Nebraska,...
Murlena Lucille Beard
Jan 21, 2020
Murlena Lucille Beard, 86, of Imperial, Nebraska was relieved of her pain on January 21st, 2020. On November 15th, 1933, Murlena Beard was born to Wilfred and Helen Miller of Imperial, Nebraska. She was the first born and was later joined by two brothers, Wilfred Jr “Bill” and Delvis. She graduated From Chase County High School in 1951. On August...
Peggy I Bernard
Jan 20, 2020
Peggy Ilene Miller Bernard, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, passed away surrounded by loved ones on January 20, 2020 at the University of Colorado Health following complications from a double lung transplant. Peg passed doing what she felt would allow her to chase her many grandkids and great grandkids around the house and yard and no longer be...
Beulah Ann Harris
Jan 16, 2020
Beulah Ann (Harrison) Harris was born December 11, 1933 at the Chase County Hospital in Imperial, Nebraska. She was the youngest of four daughters born to James Edward and Anna (Maris) Harrison. Beulah grew up on the farm in rural Dundy County, Nebraska. She attended Eden Grade School and high school in Wauneta, graduating in 1951. She attended McCook College...
Eldon R Roschewski
Jan 16, 2020
Eldon Robert Roschewski was born March 21, 1926, to Henry and Goldie (Dick) Roschewski of Beatrice, Nebraska. He was baptized and confirmed in the St. John’s Lutheran Church of Beatrice. Eldon graduated from Beatrice High School and then enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged May, 1946. After his service, Eldon moved to Imperial, Nebraska, to find...
Jerry Owens
Jan 13, 2020
Jerald “Jerry” J. Owens was born on August 2, 1934 in Benkelman, Nebraska to Joseph G. and Erma V. (Call) Owens. He attended school in Benkelman, graduating with the Benkelman High School Class of 1953. After high school, Jerry continued his education at Regis University in Denver, Colorado for one year until he was drafted in the United States Army....
Evelyn Marie Reiman
Jan 8, 2020
Evelyn Marie Hisey Reiman, 87, of Benkelman died Wednesday (January 8, 2020) at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was born in Lenora, KS to Earl and Edna Hisey and attended high school in Hill City, KS. After school she waited tables in Norton, KS until she moved to Benkelman in 1967. She worked at the Sarah...
Gwen Mae Vogler
Jan 4, 2020
Gwendolyn M. Vogler was born to Henry W. and Edna (Crouse) Curtis on January 23, 1936 in Imperial, Nebraska. She attended school in Imperial and graduated high school with the Class of 1954. Gwen was united in marriage to Larry Vogler on February 9, 1979 in Las Vegas, Nerada. The couple made homes in Detroit, Michigan and Denver, Colorado before...
Ruthelma J Speicher
Dec 31, 2019
Ruthelma J. Speicher, 89, of Central City, formerly of Wauneta, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Cottonwood Estates in Central City. Memorial Services will be Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Community Bible Church in Central City, NE with Pastor Dale Janzen and Mark Hartley officiating and Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 10:30 A.M.(MT) at United Methodist Church...
Mary Dreiling
Dec 24, 2019
MARY DREILING Mary Dreiling was born December 1, 1926, to Clemens and Rosa (Dechant) Stadler in Ellis, Kansas. As a youngster she lived in Kansas for a short time before moving with her family to Frederick, Colorado, where she grew up and attended school. Mary married Christian L. Dreiling on February 4, 1948, in Frederick, Colorado, and the couple settled...
Denny True
Dec 23, 2019
Denny True Resident of Enders passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, at the Chase County Hospital, of Imperial, NE He was 77 years of age. Survivors Include: Step Children: Debbie Jakel (Rick) of Evans, CO. Judith Sack, Moore, OK Barbie Gurr (Russell) of Lakewood, CO Betty Becker of Arvada, CO 10 Step Grandchildren 7 Step Great-Grandchildren Brother: Rick True of...
Bob Kitt
Dec 17, 2019
Bob Kitt Robert Dean Kitt was born March 13, 1934, to Kenneth V. and Erma (Lorance) Kitt in rural Chase County, Nebraska. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Ann Newman, on October 12, 1952, and the couple began the dream of owning their own farm and raising a family. Bob passed away Tuesday morning, December 17, 2019, at the...
Elfrieda D Johnston
Dec 2, 2019
Elfrieda Johnston Elfrieda D. Johnston was born September 3, 1925, to Fred and Dora (Steinbeck) Nordhausen at the family home in Dundy County, Nebraska. Elfrieda was raised on the family farm, in the German-American community located on the tableland south of Wauneta, Nebraska. As a child she attended a one-room country school, and she completed her formal education at Wauneta...
Wilford D Tomky
Nov 30, 2019
Wilford Tomky Wilford Duane Tomky was born December 20, 1932, in Brush, Colorado, to Herman D. and Thecla (Briding) Tomky. As a young man he grew up near Brush assisting his family on the farm, graduating from Brush High School in 1951. He gained employment with the Colorado Constructors, Inc., of Denver, after high school. Wilford entered the U.S. Army...
Ila Mae League
Nov 30, 2019
Ila Mae (Blecha) League passed away at her home early Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 88 years. She was born April 23, 1931 just minutes before her identical twin sister, Lila, in Benkelman, Nebraska. Ila and Lila were the fifth and sixth children of Albert and Hattie Blecha. They attended Benkelman High School, where Ila graduated in...
Harold Harmon
Nov 28, 2019
Harold Wayne Harmon was born August 7, 1937, at Imperial, Nebraska, to George and Marietta (Munson) Harmon. Harold grew up and attended school in the Champion-Lamar, Nebraska area. As a young man he assisted on the family farm and became a farmer himself, farming near Champion, Nebraska, for many years. Harold was married to Frances Weiss, and Jan Liebhart. He...
Louisa Kathryn
Nov 27, 2019
Louisa Kathryn was born April 30, 1932 near Haigler, Nebraska to Elizabeth (Brown) Philips and Robert G. Robinson. She attended school in Benkelman, Nebraska. Louisa was married several times; to Eldon Wolfe in Haigler, NE, Glenn Unverzagt in St.Helens, OR, Howard Burns in Idaho Falls, ID and Lloyd Newbanks in Wray, CO She lived in various states and when she...
Jack Maddux
Nov 24, 2019
Wilfred Jackson “Jack” Maddux was born on May 7, 1932 to Glen and Eva (Fanning) Maddux in Imperial, NE and departed this life at his home in Wauneta, NE on November 24, 2019. He was 87 years of age. Jack graduated from Wauneta Public School in 1949 and from Colorado State University in 1953. He served a tour of duty...
Annika Swanson
Nov 24, 2019
Swanson Annika Bessie Jean Swanson was born October 9, 1997, at Imperial, Nebraska to Monti C. and Cheryl A. (Lavalleur)Swanson. Annika grew up and attended school in Imperial, graduating from Chase County High School in 2016. Annika enjoyed many activities including; fishing, singing, dancing and bowling. She participated in volleyball, basketball and golf. She especially loved spending time with her...
Jackie Wilson
Nov 15, 2019
JACQUELINE DAMROW WILSON Irene Jacqueline Damrow Wilson was born on February 11, 1927 to William George and Ethel Irene Shaw Damrow in Benkelman, Nebraska. She grew up on the Ough farm and attended school at St. Paul’s Lutheran School through the 8th grade and then graduated from Benkelman High School 4 years later with her teaching certificate. Jackie met Burdette...
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