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Patricia Katherine Hackert
Nov 19, 2023
Patricia Katherine Ann Hackert, of Palisade, Nebraska, born July 26, 1930 to Frank and Lillian (Filipy) Jackson in Staples, Minnesota, went peacefully to the Lord on Sunday November 19, 2023, to join her deceased loved ones (Donald her husband, and her children, Girard and Rose Marie) surrounded by her surviving six children and their spouses. She looked forward to being...
Elizabeth Jeffers
Nov 14, 2023
Elizabeth Jeffers, a long-time resident of Benkelman, Nebraska passed away on November 14, 2023 at her residence. She was born on December 18, 1961 in Lakewood, Ohio to John and Donna (Barrier) Jeffers. Elizabeth grew up in Ohio and graduated from high school. While growing up, Elizabeth loved horses and spent many hours around them while growing up. She was...
Delorse Baney
Nov 13, 2023
Delorse Baney departed this life at 101 years of age on November 13, 2023 at Cappella Assisted Living in Pueblo, Colorado.Delorse Aleen Baney was born February 3, 1922 to Norma (Havens) and Perry Guycle Glendenning at the Daniel Havens home in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. After graduating from Keya Paha County High School in 1940, Delorse then graduated from Normal...
Roger Thomas Howard
Nov 13, 2023
Roger Thomas Howard was born on July 22, 1953, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Thomas and Karolyn (Stute) Howard. He was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in Benkelman, Nebraska. Roger grew up in Max, Nebraska and graduated from Benkelman High School in 1971. After high school, Roger attended an airline ticketing school in Miami, Florida. He then returned...
Kody Garonn Huff
Nov 12, 2023
Kody Garonn Huff, of Hamlet, NE was born on September 05, 1987 in Colby, Kansas to James Huff and Carol Macklin. Kody passed away at his residence on November 12, 2023. Kody grew up in Colby and from the moment his life began, he captured attention. In his beginning years, Kody was no doubt, smart. He learned to speak at...
Marlin E. Widger
Nov 12, 2023
Marlin Elmer Widger was born on April 4, 1933 to Carl (Fat) and Eva Widger on the family farm 7 miles northwest of Wauneta. He passed gently on November 12, 2023. He is survived by four children (Ward, Mari Jo, Carl, Rhonda), five grandchildren (Felicia, Zach, Marlin (Doc), Tommy John, Cami), and 4 great grandchildren (Jeremiah, Julian, Lily, Alder); and...
Darlene Mae Jens
Nov 5, 2023
Darlene Mae Jens was born November 9, 1941 in Griswold, Iowa to Clarence Wayne and Lucille Irene (Harris) Way. As a child she grew up in several different cities throughout Nebraska. In 1977 Darlene moved to the Champion area to be near family. Darlene loved puzzle books and completed the Globe Puzzle every day. She loved her daily walks and...
Glenda L Lattimer
Nov 5, 2023
Glenda Leone Lattimer was born January 19, 1934, in rural Chase County Nebraska, to Howard E. and Nina E. (Sawyer) Lytle. As a youngster she grew up and attended country school in Chase County. Glenda married Jerome “Jerry” I. Lattimer on June 7, 1952, in Benkelman, Nebraska. The couple settled in San Deigo, California, while Jerry served in the U.S....
Jan Marie Bremer
Nov 2, 2023
Jan (Sargent) Bremer was born to Larry and Betty Sargent on March 20, 1961 in Oberlin, Kansas. Jan graduated from Chase County High School in 1979. Following high school, Jan continued her studies at McCook Community College. Jan worked various jobs in Imperial, Benkelman, and Kansas before returning to Benkelman and serving as the newspaper editor before following her life-long...
Donald Glen Poe
Nov 2, 2023
Donald Glen Poe passed from this life on November 2, 2023 at the Chase County Community Hospital in Imperial, NE. Don was born in Holyoke, CO during a blizzard on January 14, 1931 to Glen and Della Walgren Poe. He graduated from Amitie School, Phillips County High School (1949) and Northeastern Junior College (1951). He and Esther Douglass were married...
Patricia Louise Crapson
Oct 25, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Louise (Waltman) Crapson Pat was born on September 6, 1940, in Chadron, Nebraska to Edward and Zelma Waltman. She passed away on October 25, 2023, in Wauneta, Nebraska. Pat was very close to her sisters Claudette and Edwina (Winnie). They did everything together. They enjoyed riding horses at their grandparent's house, playing with their dolls and the pets...
Tillie Gertrude Lucas
Oct 23, 2023
Tillie Lucas Tillie G. Lucas was born November 21, 1931, in Brandon, Colorado, to Joseph and Helen (Kulchar) Sinka. As a young girl she grew up and attended school in the Brandon-Lamar, Colorado area. On May 5, 1950, Tillie married Kenneth R. Lucas in Raton, New Mexico, with their Aunt Mary and Uncle Earl standing up for them. To this...
Ray Lee Balderson
Oct 21, 2023
Ray Lee Balderson was born May 29, 1930, to Lee Ray Balderson and Edith Arillia (Delaney) Balderson and left this life on October 21, 2023. Ray lived all but the last three years of his life within five miles of Benkelman. He attended elementary and high school in Benkelman graduating in 1948. He married Eleanor Maxine Herrick on August 4,...
Joseph "Jody" Donald Bopp II
Oct 18, 2023
Joseph “Jody” Donald Bopp II was born to Joseph Bopp and Mary (Casebeer) on September 27, 1951 in Imperial, NE. Joseph, or “Jody” as he was affectionately known by many, grew up in Imperial and graduated from Chase County High School in 1969. In January of 1969 Jody answered the call to serve his country and proudly enlisted in the...
Alan Wayne Blecha
Oct 17, 2023
Alan Wayne Blecha was born to Walt and Margaret Jean (Howard) Blecha on February 19, 1951 in Benkelman, NE. Alan grew up in north of Benkelman at Twin Lakes and graduated from Benkelman High School in 1969. Alan briefly attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln for a semester. His love for farming and animals was strong and he decided to...
Edwin Murrell Thompson
Oct 17, 2023
Edwin Murrell Thompson was born an only child to Murrell and Irene (Phifer) Thompson on October 30, 1942 in Benkelman Nebraska. Eddie grew up in Benkelman and graduated from Dundy County High School in 1961. Throughout his life, Ed had a variety of different careers. He enjoyed many years with Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. He was proud to be...
Carl Donald Stafford
Oct 14, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Carl Stafford, who peacefully departed this world on October 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Stafford, and sisters Margaret Ruth Fanning, and Vivian Kunkle. Carl is survived by his devoted wife of 66...
Vicky Eden Fine
Oct 7, 2023
Vicky Fine, 78, of Enders, passed away October 7, 2023 at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Vicky Eden Dunbar was born on August 16, 1945 to LD and Inez Dunbar in Loup City, Nebraska. She attended Loup County High School, graduating in 1964. Vicky graduated from the Kearney State College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Science...
Scott Russell Wiese
Sep 30, 2023
Scott Russell Wiese passed away on September 30, 2023 at the age of 68. He was born to his parents, Lyle and Esther Wiese, on August 1, 1955, in Pierce, Nebraska. He was raised in the Norfolk, Nebraska, area and attended Christ Lutheran Parochial school until age 10. In 1965, Scott and his family moved to Benkelman, Nebraska, where he...
Joyce Fortkamp
Sep 25, 2023
Joyce Elaine Behrends, daughter of Orval and Ora (Gerdes) Behrends, was born February 20, 1950 in Auburn, Nebraska. She was one of three children born to this union. Joyce was baptized on March 26, 1950 by Rev. C. H. Goede and was confirmed on March 22, 1964 by Rev. Walter Lentz, both at St. John's Lutheran (Stone) Church near Auburn,...
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