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Jim A. McElwain
1938 - 2025
BORN
1938
DIED
2025
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Jim McElwain Obituary
February 1, 1938 - October 10, 2025
Visitation 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Roeder Mortuary Gretna Chapel; Service 10 a.m. Monday Oct. 20, 2025 at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Dr. Gretna, NE; Burial Springfield Memorial Cemetery in Springfield, NE. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, St. Jude's, or consider being an organ donor.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. - Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone - Gretna, NE | 402-332-0090
www.RoederMortuary.com
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Sharon Wahl
October 16, 2025
Kitty I'm so sorry to hear about Jim's dying. you took good care of him. These next weeks will be tough. Call me if I can help or just listen. Your Friend, Sharon Wahl
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October 15, 2025
Thank you for your military service
T. D.
October 15, 2025
Thank you for your Military Service in the Army Jim.
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