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2025

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Imelda Loeffler Obituary

Imelda Loeffler

March 5, 1932 - September 19, 2025

Imelda Loeffler, age 93, died peacefully at home on September 19, 2025, with her family by her side.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. Visitation is Monday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., with a 6:00 p.m. vigil service, all at McKown Funeral Home. Visitation will continue Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., at the church. Burial is in St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

Imelda Loeffler was born March 5, 1932, to John and Clara (Schaefer) Bierman in Lindsay, Neb. She attended St. Bernard School in Lindsay. Following her schooling, Imelda moved to Columbus, Neb. She was united in marriage to Fritz Loeffler on April 23, 1955, at St. Bernard Catholic Church.

Imelda worked at Behlen's, JCPenny's and Adams Café prior to her starting her career at Becton Dickenson, where she worked until her retirement in 1994. She enjoyed attending all her children and grandchildren's activities over the years. Imelda also enjoyed scrapbooking, garage sales and going on bus tours. Most of all, Imelda loved spending time with her family.

Imelda is survived by: son, Mike (Jan) Loeffler of Columbus; daughter, Kathy (Mark) Klug of Columbus; son, Joe (Cindy) Loeffler of Columbus; daughter, Linda (Kerry) Aldrich of Columbus; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sister, Elaine Konwinski of Silver Creek, Neb.; and brother, Gene Bierman of Columbus.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers, Willard and Cyril Bierman; and sisters, Delores Albracht and Bernice Syslo.

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Published by The Columbus Telegram on Sep. 20, 2025.

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Phil Hajek

September 21, 2025

Joe sorry for the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers for your family in this difficult time.

Pam Souders

September 20, 2025

Linda, Joe, Kathy, Mike and Families, our Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Your Mom was such a wonderful lady always so thoughtful. She raised such a wonderful family and you will carry on her legacy. Prayers

Kate Paprocki

September 20, 2025

Kathy, So sorry for the loss of your mom. My sympathy to you & the family.

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Sep

22

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

McKown Funeral Home

2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

Sep

22

Vigil

6:00 p.m.

McKown Funeral Home - Columbus

2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

Sep

23

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Bonaventure Catholic Church

1565 18th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

Sep

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

St. Bonaventure Catholic Church

1565 18th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601

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2922 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601

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