Kim Allen Umphenour, born on August 27, 1960, in Lincoln, NE, passed on September 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A humble and loyal soul, Kim spent most of his life in Beatrice, Nebraska. He married LeAnn Gronenthal on June 10, 1983. Dedicated and thoughtful, he was known for his service in the grocery business at Umphenours in Beatrice and owned and operated K&L Market in DeWitt. Kim also had worked for Farmland and Goossen's before retiring from TMK in Odell. His hobbies encapsulated his love for the outdoors and his nurturing spirit. An avid hunter, fisher, golfer, and trap shooter, Kim also had a knack for fixing things and lending a helping hand whenever needed. Kim was known for is fun and straight forward personality. As a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, his faith was of significant importance to him. However, what mattered most to Kim was his family, whose events he attended religiously.

Kim is survived by his loving wife, LeAnn Umphenour; his children, Jessica (sig. other Mahmoud Al-Makeki) Hausman of Beatrice, Jill Sears of Minneapolis, Nicholas Umphenour of Omaha, and William Umphenour of Lincoln; his grandchildren, Tianna (Jay Mays) Hausman, Tavia (Brayden Behrends) Hausman, Taja Sears, and Adara Sears; his sister, Michele (Rod) Warford of Wymore; his brother, Mark (Libby) Umphenour of Beatrice: and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Mary (Frouge) Umphenour, his grandson, Madden Mays, and parents in law Angie & Leander Gronenthal. As the Irish proverb says, "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Kim's memory will forever remain in the hearts of those he loved and those who loved him.

The rosary service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph's Catholic Church, Beatrice, followed by the Celebration of Life Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Both events will be live-streamed at https://my.gather.app/remember/kim-umphenour at www.ghchapel.com. There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation has taken place. Burial of his ashes will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery at a later date. A memorial has been established to the See Me Rise program at the Nebraska State Department of Corrections with the funeral home in charge.

We encourage everyone who knew Kim to share their memories, upload photos, or watch Kim's video tribute and services on his memorial page at www.ghchapel.com.

These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.