Obituaries

Liewer Funeral Homes Obituaries

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

Paul Albert Freehling JR.

Paul Albert Freehling JR.

Sep 16, 2016

Paul Freehling passed away peacefully on his Ranch near Haigler Nebraska; as were his wishes, on Friday afternoon, September 16, 2016. He was 77 years of age. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, 1 brother, 4 children and 8 grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 A.M. (MT), Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the American Legion Hall in Haigler...

Darlene Mary Leard

Darlene Mary Leard

Sep 12, 2016

Darlene Leard, a longtime resident of Haigler, passed away Monday evening, September 12, 2016 at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman. She was 74 years of age. A private family service will be help at a later date. No visitation; cremation was chosen. A memorial has been established in Darlene's name. Online condolences can be left at liewerfuneralhome.com BENKELMAN MEMORIAL...

Gerald Vaughn Pinkerton

Gerald Vaughn Pinkerton

Sep 8, 2016

Gerald Vaughn Pinkerton was born to Edward P. and Ruby Geneva (Miller) Pinkerton on May 2, 1930 at the family farmhouse near Benkelman, Nebraska. He attended school in Benkelman and joined the United States Army on August 27, 1948. Gerald served overseas and was honorably discharged on June 24, 1952. He returned home after his release from military service and...

Charlene Ann Pursley

Charlene Ann Pursley

Sep 6, 2016

Charlene Ann Pursley Charlene Ann Pursley was born on July 18th, 1931 to Chris & Hilda Nordhausen in rural Dundy County NE. Charlene was a lifelong member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, rural Wauneta. She was baptized, attended parochial school, and was confirmed at St Paul’s where she worshiped her entire life. She graduated from Wauneta High School, and from...

Emma Mae Colson

Emma Mae Colson

Aug 25, 2016

Emma Mae Jones Colson was born April 17, 1908 southwest of Venango, Nebraska in Phillips County, Colorado to Corda and Florence (Case) Jones. She went to her eternal home at the age of 108. When she was one year old, the family moved across the state line in Nebraska and she spent the majority of her life in the Lamar...

Samuel "Sammy" Blum

Samuel "Sammy" Blum

Aug 25, 2016

Samuel Aaron Blum was born in Torrington, Wyoming on September 28th, 1993 and went to be with his Lord on August 25th, 2016. Sammy spent the first part of his young life in Morrill, Ne and later moved with his family to Wauneta, Ne. He was a quiet spirit with a good heart. He was passionate about the things he...

Billy "Keith" Gage

Billy "Keith" Gage

Aug 22, 2016

Keith Gage Billy Keith Gage was born May 11, 1936, to Lyle and Ilo (Housman) Gage on a ranch on the Blackwood Creek north of Palisade, Nebraska. The family moved to Wauneta, Nebraska, from Palisade in 1940. Keith attended Wauneta Public Schools and graduated in 1953. On December 18, 1955, Keith married the love of his life, Mary Etta Moody,...

Joan Ruth Osler

Joan Ruth Osler

Aug 21, 2016

Joan Osler Joan Ruth Fredrickson Osler was born January 20, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward and Ruth Waterhouse Fredrickson. She grew up in Valley, Nebraska and graduated from high school there in 1947. While attending the University of Nebraska on a Regent’s Scholarship studying music, Joan met John Osler. They were married on November 27, 1949 in Valley, and...

Ruby Irene Long

Ruby Irene Long

Aug 20, 2016

Ruby Irene Long was born to Elmer Edwin and Lettie Viola (Eggleston) Berkgren on October 16, 1927 in Oakley, Kansas. She graduated from Oakley High School in 1945 and went on the study at Colorado Springs Bible School where she graduated with a Bachelor of Theology in 1949. Ruby was united in marriage to Richard Eugene Long on August 15,...

Elsie Alvina Newman

Elsie Alvina Newman

Aug 19, 2016

Elsie Alvina Newman was born to Walter Henry and Emma Marie (Grienke) Lange on October 30, 1924 in Imperial, Chase County, Nebraska. She was the fifth child of seven in a family that moved to Chase County in 1918. Elsie was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Imperial and remained a member through confirmation and throughout her life. She attended...

Joe Stillwagoner

Joe Stillwagoner

Aug 14, 2016

Joe Stillwagoner Joe G. Stillwagoner was born November 23rd, 1929, to Thurman G. and Margaret (Longwell) Stillwagoner, at New Martinsville, West Virginia. As a young man he grew up in New Martinsville and graduated from Old Magnolia High School. Joe married Phyllis Kay Bailey on June 20th, 1964, in Winterset, California, and the couple settled in Phoenix, AZ. Joe learned...

Leo A Porter

Leo A Porter

Aug 14, 2016

Lee Almer Porter Reverend Leo Porter of Wauneta, age 82, left his earthly home, surrounded by his loving wife and family, for his eternal home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Leo was the second of a set of twins born to Wayne R. Porter and Gladys (Sherrah) Porter on May 25, 1934, in Hayes County, Nebraska. He was...

Paul W Kitt

Paul W Kitt

Aug 11, 2016

PAUL W. KITT Lifelong Nebraska farmer and rancher The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it. – Psalm 24:1 Paul W. Kitt was born October 27, 1927 at Imperial, Nebraska to John J. and Mary (Donze) Kitt, the youngest of six children. On that same day the cornerstone was laid for...

Richard (Dick) Miller

Richard (Dick) Miller

Jul 29, 2016

Richard (Dick) Miller Resident of Hamlet, Nebraska, passed away Friday, July 29th, 2016, at his home in Hamlet. Dick was 78 years of age. Survivors include: Son: Danny Miller and wife, Jody, of Greenwood, AR. Daughter: Candace Burkhardt and husband, James, of Seattle, WA Daughter: Tamara Jones and husband, Robert, of Medford, OR Son: Randy Miller of Portland, OR 8...

JoAnn Libby

JoAnn Libby

Jul 28, 2016

JoAnn Libby A resident of Wauneta passed away Thursday, July 28th, 2016, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. JoAnn was 80 years of age. Survivors Include: Brenda Reed and husband, Robert, of Indianapolis, IN Daughter: Charlene Schmidt of Wauneta, NE Son: Mike Libby and wife, Julie, of Kimball, MN 11 Grandchildren 16 Great-Grandchildren Brother: Melvin Richardson of Wauneta,...

Elna Rae (Kitt) West

Elna Rae (Kitt) West

Jul 28, 2016

Elna Rae Kitt West, the daughter of Ray Nicholas and Hilda Marie (Seward) Kitt, was born on July 4, 1925 at the homestead of her grandfather Seward south of Wauneta NE. She grew up in the Wauneta area where she attended District 40 and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1943. She attended Kearney State College for 1 year, then...

Corrine Blair

Corrine Blair

Jul 23, 2016

Corrine Blair Corrine Eloise (Jessee) Blair was born May 22, 1925, in rural Dundy County, Nebraska, to Robert B. and Mable E. (Smidt) Jessee. As a young girl she attended country school and went on to graduate from Benkelman High School in 1942 Corrine married Boyd Emmons Blair, Jr. on September 8, 1946, in Benkelman. The couple settled on a...

Jim E. Clark

Jim E. Clark

Jul 22, 2016

James Eugene Clark was born August 28th, 1961, in Denver, Colorado, to James Richard and Barbara Ann (Chapman) Clark. Jim grew up in Lakewood, Colorado, and attended Alameda High School through the 10th grade. Jim was a partner of the Davies Chuckwagon Diner in Denver, Colorado. He loved bowling with his son, shooting pool, and spending time with his grandchildren....

Dr. Kenneth C Stout

Dr. Kenneth C Stout

Jul 21, 2016

Dr. Kenneth C. Stout Kenneth C. Stout was born November 1, 1918, near Hollinger, in Furnas County, Nebraska to Joseph Z. and Mable (Fritzer) Stout, and moved with his family to Oxford, Nebraska in 1921. He attended school in Oxford and graduated from Oxford High School in 1937. After high school, Kenneth worked two years in the community in order...

LaRoy A. Clark

LaRoy A. Clark

Jul 14, 2016

LaRoy Allen Clark was born on June 20, 1948 to Glen Warren and Shirley June (Greeley) Clark in Lewellen, Nebraska. The first born of 3 children. As a youngster, LaRoy attended Lone Star Grade School District #24 and went on to graduate from Chase County High School at Imperial, Nebraska, in 1966. After graduation, LaRoy joined the Marines and served...

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