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

Velma "Dutch" Mullanix

Velma "Dutch" Mullanix

Nov 8, 2017

Velma “Dutch” Mullanix, a longtime resident of Benkelman, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at the Sara Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was 90 years of age. Survivors include: Daughter, Linda Hardwick of Benkelman 2 grandchildren & 5 great-grandchildren Sister, Carol Joan Richard of Oakley, Kansas A private family memorial service and inurnment will take place at a...

Leona L Littlejohn

Leona L Littlejohn

Nov 3, 2017

Leona Littlejohn Leona Loretta Littlejohn was one of five children born to Christopher and Lydia Buethe on September 29, 2018, on the family farm near Elk Creek, Nebraska. She was welcomed into God’s holy family in baptism and confirmation at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church. Leona attended grade school at Pleasant Hill Country School and one year at Elk Creek High...

Mary I Hillberry

Mary I Hillberry

Nov 1, 2017

is with great sadness that the family of Mary Isabel Hillberry, announce her passing at home in Santa Maria, California, on Nov. 1, 2017. Mary was born Feb. 11, 1929, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Max Hoffmeister and Isabel (Benison) Hoffmeister. She graduated from Chase County High School in 1947. While in high school, she attended Girls State. She attended the...

Gerald "PJ" Pajerski

Gerald "PJ" Pajerski

Oct 16, 2017

Gerald “PJ” Louis Pajerski was born on January 21, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Louis & Linnea Pajerski. He was the second oldest of 13. PJ attended school in Minneapolis where he graduated from Washburn High School in 1957 and then attended the University of Minnesota for two years before being drafted to US Army in 1960. He served in...

Margie G Bartels

Margie G Bartels

Oct 15, 2017

Margie Grace Bartels, the youngest of five children born to Albert J. and Luella (Stamm) Hansen, was born on April 11, 1924, at the family home in Yuma County, Colorado. She was called to her eternal home by her Savior on October 15, 2017, after 93 years of God’s grace. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at...

Dana K Mullanix

Dana K Mullanix

Oct 14, 2017

Dana Mullanix Dana Kay Mullanix was born December 31, 1956, at Benkelman, Nebraska, to Sam B. and Margaret L. (Bible) Jones. As a young lady she grew up and attended school in Benkelman, graduating from Benkelman High School in 1975. Dana furthered her education by attending McCook Community College. Dana married Jimmy Charles Mullanix on October 31, 1991, in Benkelman,...

Darroll L Terwilliger

Darroll L Terwilliger

Oct 14, 2017

• Darroll Terwilliger Darroll Lynn Terwilliger was born August 28, 1951, at Stratton, Nebraska, to Wiley G. and Fern G. (Knight) Terwilliger. As a young man he grew up and attended school in Stratton, graduating from Stratton High School in 1970. Darroll then went on to attend vocational training in Sidney and North Platte, Nebraska. He specialized in auto mechanics....

Ray W. Wolgamott

Ray W. Wolgamott

Oct 13, 2017

Ray W. Wolgamott was born to Wayne and Fern (Wilsey) Wolgamott on January 25, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska. He graduated from McCook High School and went on to Auctioneer school in St. Paul, Minnesota. Ray joined the United States Marine Corps on September 22, 1955. He served his country for 5 years and was honorably discharged on November 18, 1960;...

Kenneth Philip Williams

Kenneth Philip Williams

Oct 12, 2017

Kenneth “Kenny” Philip Williams was born to Philip Edgar and Pauline (Stroh) Williams on September 26, 1935 in Greeley, Colorado. He attended elementary school and high school in Gil, Colorado. Kenny served in the United Sates army from February of 1954 to February of 1956. While in the service he received his GED and rose to the rank of Specialist....

Patricia Ann Dobney

Patricia Ann Dobney

Oct 11, 2017

Patricia Ann Dobney, 89, of Imperial, Nebraska, passed away on October 11, 2017, at the Chase County Community Hospital. Pat was born September 13, 1928, in Hastings, Nebraska to Charles and Ruth (Nellis) Warrick. She graduated from Hasting High School in 1946, and went on to Hastings College, where she played flute in the marching band. She transferred to the...

Kenneth Leroy Criger

Kenneth Leroy Criger

Sep 23, 2017

Kenneth Leroy Criger was born to George and Edna (Ferguson) Criger on August 31, 1944 in Benkelman, Nebraska. He married Marilyn Johnson on May 14, 1966 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho; a short time after their union he was inducted into the United States Army where he served from 1968 to 1970. Kenneth and Marilyn traveled and lived in Parks, Nebraska,...

Catherine D Reiman

Catherine D Reiman

Sep 23, 2017

Catherine Reiman Catherine Darlene Reiman was born January 30th, 1947, at Benkelman, Nebraska to Charlie and Mary (Lehn) Reiman. As a young girl, Catherine attended District 18 Country School. She then went on and attended Benkelman High School graduating in 1965. Catherine gained employment with the Dundy County Hospital after graduation, working in the dietary department until her health began...

Patricia Ann Maucher

Patricia Ann Maucher

Sep 19, 2017

Patricia Ann Maucher was born December 24, 1955, in Denver, Colorado, to Kenneth E. and Evelyn J. (Reynolds) Maucher. As a young lady, she grew up and attended school in Mullen, Nebraska, graduating from Mullen High School in 1974. Pat married David Howell in 1974, and to this union a son, Justin, was born. The couple resided in Mullen, Nebraska,...

Alfred Wayne Melchert

Alfred Wayne Melchert

Sep 17, 2017

Alfred W. Melchert was born in Stratton, Nebraska on May 3, 1934 to Anna (Bauerle) Melchert and Lawrence Melchert. He grew up in Stratton and graduated from Stratton High School in 1953. He joined the United States Navy in 1956 and served for two years. He married Burdean Geihsler in Oberlin, Kansas on May 26, 1956. The couple lived in...

Donald W Einspahr

Donald W Einspahr

Sep 15, 2017

Donald Einspahr Donald Warren Einspahr was born March 29th, 1928, in Enders, Nebraska, to Theodore W. and Susie V. (Herbert) Einspahr. Don grew up and attended school in the Wauneta before joining the Merchant Marines in 1945. Don served during the end of WWII and the Korean War in both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army. Don married...

Thelma R Lucas

Thelma R Lucas

Sep 11, 2017

Thelma Lucas Thelma Rose (Faraoni) Lucas, age 83, of Fort Collins, CO entered life eternal on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins. She was born in Ellwood City, PA on December 17, 1933 to Monfredo and Eula (Chaffin) Faraoni. Thelma was united in marriage with Norman Fred Lucas on October 4, 1952. After their marriage, Thelma...

Ted D Anderson

Ted D Anderson

Sep 11, 2017

Teddy Dean Anderson Teddy Dean Anderson was born April 4, 1937 in Julesburg, CO to Andy and Verna (Samuelson) Anderson. Ted grew up in Southwest Nebraska, including Lemoyne, Chase and Hayes Counties and a short time in Guffy, CO. Ted graduated from Wauneta High School in 1955. On October 19, 1958, Ted was united in marriage to Caroyln Kay Roschewski...

Kenneth "Dudes" McDonald

Kenneth "Dudes" McDonald

Sep 6, 2017

Kenneth George “Dudes” McDonald was born to Willard and Elma (Harder) McDonald on November 19, 1944 in Benkelman, Nebraska. He graduated from Benkelman High School with the class of 1963. Dudes was a lifelong resident of Benkelman and during his time worked for a number of businesses, including: Robertson’s Chevrolet, Ochsner Pontiac, Valley Farm Industries, Owen’s Chevrolet and Jerry Fries...

Greg Eskew

Greg Eskew

Sep 4, 2017

ESKEW Marlon Gregory Eskew was born on February 18, 1956, in Imperial, Nebraska, to Leonard “Tex” and Arlene (Robb) Eskew. He was a lifelong resident of Chase County growing up and graduating from Chase County High School. Greg worked as the Chase County Road Superintendent, independent truck driver, and his greatest joy was being an auctioneer. You could always find...

Onita R Porter

Onita R Porter

Aug 28, 2017

Onita Porter Onita Rebecca (Newman) Porter was born March 14, 1939, in Lincoln, Nebraska to John Henry and Bessie Jean (Chitty) Newman. She left her earthly home on August 28, 2017, at her home in Wauneta, Nebraska; with her family at her side to join her husband Leo and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. On November 26, 1955, she...

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