&nbsp;Timothy Jon McConnell, age 52, of North Platte, Nebraska died at home on March 27,&nbsp;2021. Tim was born at Hermiston, Oregon to Ronald and Dian McConnell on October&nbsp;10, 1968, and grew up in Lexington, Nebraska.&nbsp; Following his graduation from&nbsp;Lexington High School, Tim attended the Law Enforcement Academy in Grand&nbsp;Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; He worked in law enforcement for 15 years, with the last 5 as Sheriff in McPherson County, Nebraska, until his health declined.&nbsp; Tim was a&nbsp;member of the Sheriff's Association. On May 26, 1990, he wed Deborah Hakenkamp in North Platte, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ron and Dian; and brothers, Kelly and Michael McConnell. Tim is survived by his wife, Deborah, of North Platte, Nebraska; sister, Kimberly&nbsp;(Wayne) Sheen of Overton, Nebraska; and niece, Kaitlyn McMahon and nephew, Brian&nbsp;McMahon; sister-in-law, Kathy (Tom) Guggenmos, of North Platte, Nebraska; nieces,&nbsp;Michaela (Craig) Freichs and Angelea McConnell; niece-in-law, Jessica&nbsp;(Wes) Kincaid; nephew-in-law, Nate Briscoe (fiancé, Wendy Forry); best&nbsp;friend, Scott Garcia of Lexington, Nebraska; and other family. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor James Trippett&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of&nbsp;arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp;Timothy Jon McConnell, age 52, of North Platte, Nebraska died at home on March 27,&nbsp;2021. Tim was born at Hermiston, Oregon to Ronald and Dian McConnell on October&nbsp;10, 1968, and grew up in Lexington, Nebraska.&nbsp; Following his graduation from&nbsp;Lexington High School, Tim attended the Law Enforcement Academy in Grand&nbsp;Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; He worked in law enforcement for 15 years, with the last 5 as Sheriff in McPherson County, Nebraska, until his health declined.&nbsp; Tim was a&nbsp;member of the Sheriff's Association. On May 26, 1990, he wed Deborah Hakenkamp in North Platte, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ron and Dian; and brothers, Kelly and Michael McConnell. Tim is survived by his wife, Deborah, of North Platte, Nebraska; sister, Kimberly&nbsp;(Wayne) Sheen of Overton, Nebraska; and niece, Kaitlyn McMahon and nephew, Brian&nbsp;McMahon; sister-in-law, Kathy (Tom) Guggenmos, of North Platte, Nebraska; nieces,&nbsp;Michaela (Craig) Freichs and Angelea McConnell; niece-in-law, Jessica&nbsp;(Wes) Kincaid; nephew-in-law, Nate Briscoe (fiancé, Wendy Forry); best&nbsp;friend, Scott Garcia of Lexington, Nebraska; and other family. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor James Trippett&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of&nbsp;arrangements.

Timothy Jon McConnell  (1968-2021)

Steven L. Kruse of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 27, 2021. Steve was born January 6, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Percy M. Kruse and Frances (Molyneaux) Kruse. His family moved to Grand Island, Nebraska shortly after Steve was born. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1964. He was a member of the Nebraska National Guard and served in Vietnam. After he returned home, he graduated from Kearney State College in 1971. He was honorably discharged in 1972.

He was united in marriage to Nancy M. (Ward) Kruse on April 26, 1968 in Grand Island, Nebraska where their son Brian was born. The family moved to Columbus, Nebraska after Steve found work as a manager with Lindsay Manufacturing Co. While living in Columbus, their daughter Kerri was born. In 1978 the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska and Steve began working for the Union Pacific Railroad, first in the yards, then as a brakeman, and ultimately as a conductor. He retired in August 2007.

Steve loved spending time with his family. He also loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and camping. In his retirement he and Nancy loved vacationing together at the beach and watching their grandchildren’s sporting events.

Steve is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Brian Kruse and his wife, Mindy of Lincoln, Nebraska; his daughter, Kerri Deibert and her fiancé, Ryan Bellew of North Platte, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Jayden Kruse, William Kruse, and Brooklyn Deibert; two brothers, Peter Kruse and his wife, Denice of Grand Island, Nebraska and Gary Kruse and his wife, Cindy of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and two sisters, Betty and her husband, Rick Kapernick of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Georgia and her husband, Roger Snyder of Lincoln, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Wreaths Across America to support Veterans that have been buried.

Memorial Service will be at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street, North Platte, Nebraska on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page. 

Book signing will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Steven L. Kruse of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 27, 2021. Steve was born January 6, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to Percy M. Kruse and Frances (Molyneaux) Kruse. His family moved to Grand Island, Nebraska shortly after Steve was born. He graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1964. He was a member of the Nebraska National Guard and served in Vietnam. After he returned home, he graduated from Kearney State College in 1971. He was honorably discharged in 1972.He was united in marriage to Nancy M. (Ward) Kruse on April 26, 1968 in Grand Island, Nebraska where their son Brian was born. The family moved to Columbus, Nebraska after Steve found work as a manager with Lindsay Manufacturing Co. While living in Columbus, their daughter Kerri was born. In 1978 the family moved to North Platte, Nebraska and Steve began working for the Union Pacific Railroad, first in the yards, then as a brakeman, and ultimately as a conductor. He retired in August 2007.Steve loved spending time with his family. He also loved the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, and camping. In his retirement he and Nancy loved vacationing together at the beach and watching their grandchildren’s sporting events.Steve is survived by his wife, Nancy; his son, Brian Kruse and his wife, Mindy of Lincoln, Nebraska; his daughter, Kerri Deibert and her fiancé, Ryan Bellew of North Platte, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Jayden Kruse, William Kruse, and Brooklyn Deibert; two brothers, Peter Kruse and his wife, Denice of Grand Island, Nebraska and Gary Kruse and his wife, Cindy of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; and two sisters, Betty and her husband, Rick Kapernick of Los Alamos, New Mexico and Georgia and her husband, Roger Snyder of Lincoln, Nebraska.In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Wreaths Across America to support Veterans that have been buried.Memorial Service will be at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street, North Platte, Nebraska on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska. The service will be livestreamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Book signing will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Steven L. Kruse  (1946-2021)

Kent Michael Smith -&nbsp;September 28, 1951 - April 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Kent M. Smith announces his passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the age 69 years. Kent, known to all as “Mike”, will be remembered and missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. Mike attended the University of Life.&nbsp; He worked most of his life in road construction, and after he retired, his hobby was to make a complete miniature hot mix plant by the way of wood working. If he wasn’t working in his garage, he was spending time with his family. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved his family dearly and loved to share his knowledge and advice. He will be missed by all who knew him.&nbsp;

He is survived by his brother, Gary Smith of Grand Island NE; daughter, Christa M. Smith of Jacksonville FL; son, Jonathan M. Smith of Canton SD; daughter, Amanda G. Smith of Oldsmar FL; grandchildren, Kaytlyn J. Smith, Payton M. Smith, Lincoln D. Smith, BriAnna L. Smith, Devon A. Smith, great-grandchild, Noah M. Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp; He is preceded in death by his son, Sean L. Smith; mother, Grace V. Hunt Smith; father, Lynn D. (Dale) Smith; sister, Kathy J. Smith; and brother Gayle L. Smith

&nbsp;Graveside service to be held for Kent M. Smith on April 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm. at the Ansley Cemetery, 2424 Cemetery Rd, Ansley, NE&nbsp;&nbsp; 68814, located just north of Ansley on US 183. Luncheon to follow at Ansley City Auditorium 720 Douglas St.&nbsp; Ansley NE&nbsp;&nbsp; 68814.

In keeping with the way Mike lived his life, the family is requesting that any gifts in his memory be in the form of donation to a chosen charity or random act of kindness to someone in need.

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 </figure>Kent Michael Smith -&nbsp;September 28, 1951 - April 15, 2020It is with great sadness that the family of Kent M. Smith announces his passing after a brief illness, on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the age 69 years. Kent, known to all as “Mike”, will be remembered and missed by his family, friends, and neighbors. Mike attended the University of Life.&nbsp; He worked most of his life in road construction, and after he retired, his hobby was to make a complete miniature hot mix plant by the way of wood working. If he wasn’t working in his garage, he was spending time with his family. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He loved his family dearly and loved to share his knowledge and advice. He will be missed by all who knew him.&nbsp;He is survived by his brother, Gary Smith of Grand Island NE; daughter, Christa M. Smith of Jacksonville FL; son, Jonathan M. Smith of Canton SD; daughter, Amanda G. Smith of Oldsmar FL; grandchildren, Kaytlyn J. Smith, Payton M. Smith, Lincoln D. Smith, BriAnna L. Smith, Devon A. Smith, great-grandchild, Noah M. Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp; He is preceded in death by his son, Sean L. Smith; mother, Grace V. Hunt Smith; father, Lynn D. (Dale) Smith; sister, Kathy J. Smith; and brother Gayle L. Smith&nbsp;Graveside service to be held for Kent M. Smith on April 15, 2021 at 1:00 pm. at the Ansley Cemetery, 2424 Cemetery Rd, Ansley, NE&nbsp;&nbsp; 68814, located just north of Ansley on US 183. Luncheon to follow at Ansley City Auditorium 720 Douglas St.&nbsp; Ansley NE&nbsp;&nbsp; 68814.In keeping with the way Mike lived his life, the family is requesting that any gifts in his memory be in the form of donation to a chosen charity or random act of kindness to someone in need.

Kent Michael 'Mike' Smith  (1951-2020)

Lea Gail (Hansen) Unger, age 77, of Hayes Center, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska after a short illness.

Lea was born on January 13th, 1944 in Hayes Center to parents Hans Peter and Helen Mae (Barnes) Hansen.&nbsp; She was the fourth of five children and graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1963.

Lea married her high school sweetheart, Fred Unger on February 2nd, 1964.&nbsp; The couple were blessed with three children: Trena, Troy, and Fred Cory.

She was employed at Nelms grocery store in Hayes Center for eight years.&nbsp; Lea was a member of the Harmony Club for many years in addition to being a member of the NCIP Committee in Hayes Center for three years where they won first place in the State of Nebraska for towns that were equal in size of Hayes Center.&nbsp; Lea was the keystone of the family who loved her large yard, vegetable garden and numerous flower beds.&nbsp; She found immense joy in tending to her peacocks, deer, and cats as well as impromptu trips to explore Estes Park, Colorado.&nbsp; Lea's innate ability to make friends everywhere she went, including her last days in the hospital is what made her so genuine and special. &nbsp;A total giver who would rarely ask for anything for herself, had that infectious smile and joyous giggle to warm any occasion and make others feel special and welcome. &nbsp;This amazing wife, mother, and grandmother enjoyed the pretty things, the smallest of things, the importance of everything, and the lifting up of everyone she touched.&nbsp;

Lea is survived by her husband, Fred, of fifty-seven years; daughter, Trena Leigh Rice; son, Troy Vaughn Unger; son, Fred Cory Unger; grandchildren: Tony Rice, Connor Unger, Hannah Unger, and Nathan Unger; brother, Delbert Hansen of Brule, Nebraska; sister, Doris Messersmith of McCook, Nebraska; sister, Shirley Ashley and husband, Bill, of Culbertson, Nebraska; and also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Lea is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dean Hansen and his wife, Shirley; sister-in-law, Ruth Hansen; and brother-in-law, Darrel Messersmith.

Visitation will be on Saturday afternoon, April 3rd, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, April 5th, 2021 at the Union Congregational Church in Hayes Center, Nebraska with Pastor Jean Miller officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in the Hayes Center Cemetery, Hayes Center.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the family of Lea Unger for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Lea Gail (Hansen) Unger, age 77, of Hayes Center, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 30th, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska after a short illness.Lea was born on January 13th, 1944 in Hayes Center to parents Hans Peter and Helen Mae (Barnes) Hansen.&nbsp; She was the fourth of five children and graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1963.Lea married her high school sweetheart, Fred Unger on February 2nd, 1964.&nbsp; The couple were blessed with three children: Trena, Troy, and Fred Cory.She was employed at Nelms grocery store in Hayes Center for eight years.&nbsp; Lea was a member of the Harmony Club for many years in addition to being a member of the NCIP Committee in Hayes Center for three years where they won first place in the State of Nebraska for towns that were equal in size of Hayes Center.&nbsp; Lea was the keystone of the family who loved her large yard, vegetable garden and numerous flower beds.&nbsp; She found immense joy in tending to her peacocks, deer, and cats as well as impromptu trips to explore Estes Park, Colorado.&nbsp; Lea's innate ability to make friends everywhere she went, including her last days in the hospital is what made her so genuine and special. &nbsp;A total giver who would rarely ask for anything for herself, had that infectious smile and joyous giggle to warm any occasion and make others feel special and welcome. &nbsp;This amazing wife, mother, and grandmother enjoyed the pretty things, the smallest of things, the importance of everything, and the lifting up of everyone she touched.&nbsp;Lea is survived by her husband, Fred, of fifty-seven years; daughter, Trena Leigh Rice; son, Troy Vaughn Unger; son, Fred Cory Unger; grandchildren: Tony Rice, Connor Unger, Hannah Unger, and Nathan Unger; brother, Delbert Hansen of Brule, Nebraska; sister, Doris Messersmith of McCook, Nebraska; sister, Shirley Ashley and husband, Bill, of Culbertson, Nebraska; and also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.Lea is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Dean Hansen and his wife, Shirley; sister-in-law, Ruth Hansen; and brother-in-law, Darrel Messersmith.Visitation will be on Saturday afternoon, April 3rd, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska.Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon, April 5th, 2021 at the Union Congregational Church in Hayes Center, Nebraska with Pastor Jean Miller officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow services in the Hayes Center Cemetery, Hayes Center.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family of Lea Unger for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel in McCook, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.

Lea Gail Unger  (1944-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Dixon, age 64, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 29, 2021 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born on march 31, 1956 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Ernest &amp; Wilma (Hoosier) Dixon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth married Ruth Liptrap, and to this union two children were born: Eugene and Peggy.&nbsp; He worked various jobs including a drilling company and a delivery driver for Ideal Linen.&nbsp; Kenneth liked fishing and loved to watch wrestling, NASCAR, and football. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Ruth Dixon, of North Platte, Nebraska; daughter, Peggy (Augie Tarango) Dixon of North Platte, Nebraska; sisters, Beverly (David) Clark of North Platte, Nebraska and Fonda Dixon of North Platte, Nebraska; and many friends and extended family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Eugene Dixon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Dixon, age 64, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 29, 2021 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; He was born on march 31, 1956 in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Ernest &amp; Wilma (Hoosier) Dixon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Kenneth married Ruth Liptrap, and to this union two children were born: Eugene and Peggy.&nbsp; He worked various jobs including a drilling company and a delivery driver for Ideal Linen.&nbsp; Kenneth liked fishing and loved to watch wrestling, NASCAR, and football. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Ruth Dixon, of North Platte, Nebraska; daughter, Peggy (Augie Tarango) Dixon of North Platte, Nebraska; sisters, Beverly (David) Clark of North Platte, Nebraska and Fonda Dixon of North Platte, Nebraska; and many friends and extended family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; and his son, Eugene Dixon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska is assisting the family with arrangements.

Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Dixon  (1956-2021)

Nancy Louise (Ross) Paisley, age 85, of Oshkosh, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Oshkosh United Methodist Church with Pastors Seung Ho Park and Janie Freeman officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Ash Hollow Cemetery near Lewellen, Nebraska.

Memorials in Nancy’s name can be made to the Oshkosh Public Library, Lewellen Tiger Den or the Oshkosh United Methodist Church.

Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh, Nebraska is serving the Paisley family.

Nancy was born January 10, 1936 in Broadwater, Nebraska, the daughter of John O. and Fanny (Wells) Ross.&nbsp; In 1942 John accepted a position with Federal Land Bank, and the family moved to Oshkosh, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Nancy graduated from Garden County High School in 1954 and married Ira Richard (Dick) Paisley on June 27th&nbsp;at the United Methodist Church. After a short stay in an apartment in Oshkosh, the couple moved to the family farm and ranch East of Oshkosh.&nbsp; Initially, Nancy lived in a trailer next to Ira S. and Daisy Paisley, with their first son, Richard, born while Dick was stationed in Germany.&nbsp; Sons David, John and Steve followed.&nbsp;

Just as intense heat and pressure creates diamonds, hard work and stresses associated with farming and ranching creates people with extraordinary character, work ethic and perseverance.&nbsp;

Nancy was active in the community, volunteering as pianist for the United Methodist Church, Job’s Daughters, Easter Contata and Ash Hollow Pageant.&nbsp; She served various roles on church boards and United Methodist Women, Nebraska Cattlewomen (Cowbelles) and Job’s Daughters.&nbsp; Additional jobs included periods working at the Shady Rest Motel as well as the Garden County Assessor’s office.&nbsp; Nancy enjoyed sewing and quilting, monthly card club, gardening, and preparing food for her family.&nbsp; She adored her family, loved fresh cut flower displays, and a good jar of chokecherry jelly.&nbsp;

Nancy seemed to always be in motion, with a batch of cookies in the oven, a loaf of bread rising, a load of laundry on the line, and water running in the garden.&nbsp; She was the definition of “no-fuss”, always direct and to the point.&nbsp; With no daughters of her own, she was always fond of her daughters-in-law and the (somewhat rare) granddaughters.&nbsp;

Survivors include sons Richard (Dorene) of Oshkosh, Nebraska, David of Fort Collins, Colorado, John (Angie) of Imperial, Nebraska, and Steve (Carrie) of Wheatland, Wyoming; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ira R (Dick) Paisley; and sisters, Dorothy Patrick and Kathryn Roberts.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Nancy Louise (Ross) Paisley, age 85, of Oshkosh, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Regional West Garden County Hospital in Oshkosh.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am Monday, April 5, 2021 at the Oshkosh United Methodist Church with Pastors Seung Ho Park and Janie Freeman officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Ash Hollow Cemetery near Lewellen, Nebraska.Memorials in Nancy’s name can be made to the Oshkosh Public Library, Lewellen Tiger Den or the Oshkosh United Methodist Church.Holechek-Bondegard Funeral Home and Cremations in Oshkosh, Nebraska is serving the Paisley family.Nancy was born January 10, 1936 in Broadwater, Nebraska, the daughter of John O. and Fanny (Wells) Ross.&nbsp; In 1942 John accepted a position with Federal Land Bank, and the family moved to Oshkosh, Nebraska.&nbsp;Nancy graduated from Garden County High School in 1954 and married Ira Richard (Dick) Paisley on June 27th&nbsp;at the United Methodist Church. After a short stay in an apartment in Oshkosh, the couple moved to the family farm and ranch East of Oshkosh.&nbsp; Initially, Nancy lived in a trailer next to Ira S. and Daisy Paisley, with their first son, Richard, born while Dick was stationed in Germany.&nbsp; Sons David, John and Steve followed.&nbsp;Just as intense heat and pressure creates diamonds, hard work and stresses associated with farming and ranching creates people with extraordinary character, work ethic and perseverance.&nbsp;Nancy was active in the community, volunteering as pianist for the United Methodist Church, Job’s Daughters, Easter Contata and Ash Hollow Pageant.&nbsp; She served various roles on church boards and United Methodist Women, Nebraska Cattlewomen (Cowbelles) and Job’s Daughters.&nbsp; Additional jobs included periods working at the Shady Rest Motel as well as the Garden County Assessor’s office.&nbsp; Nancy enjoyed sewing and quilting, monthly card club, gardening, and preparing food for her family.&nbsp; She adored her family, loved fresh cut flower displays, and a good jar of chokecherry jelly.&nbsp;Nancy seemed to always be in motion, with a batch of cookies in the oven, a loaf of bread rising, a load of laundry on the line, and water running in the garden.&nbsp; She was the definition of “no-fuss”, always direct and to the point.&nbsp; With no daughters of her own, she was always fond of her daughters-in-law and the (somewhat rare) granddaughters.&nbsp;Survivors include sons Richard (Dorene) of Oshkosh, Nebraska, David of Fort Collins, Colorado, John (Angie) of Imperial, Nebraska, and Steve (Carrie) of Wheatland, Wyoming; twelve grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ira R (Dick) Paisley; and sisters, Dorothy Patrick and Kathryn Roberts.&nbsp;

Nancy Louise Paisley  (1936-2021)

MIlford "Pete" Nodlinski, age 103, of Grant, Nebraska passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. Milford was born December 1, 1917, at St. Paul, Nebraska, to Peter Paul and Bessie Agnes (Dvoracek) Nodlinski. He graduated from Perkins County High School with the class of 1933. On August 16, 1938, Pete married Dorothy R. Stephenson at Grant, where they subsequently farmed and raised their four children, Richard, Terry, Vicki, and Bob. Pete was quite mechanically inclined, and in the winter months, would work on tractors in both the Grant and Brule areas. Pete was a duty-first kind of man and didn't complain. While he was never a man of leisure activities, he played an integral role in bringing about the football and baseball fields with his farming equipment. As time passed, Pete and Dorothy were blessed exponentially by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pete was a charter member of the Lions Club in Grant and was active for many years. He enjoyed a good game of pitch and polka music. In a different season of life, Pete and Dorothy even belonged to a club that would travel to the various dances in the area and enjoy themselves. Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Terry; and his sisters, Helen Jarosz and Maxine Smith. Survivors include his children, Richard (Marlene) Nodlinski of Folsom CA, Vicki (Curt) Bromm of Wahoo, NE, Bob Nodlinski of Brule, NE; daughter in law, Marsha Nodlinski of Yuma, AZ; grandchildren, Tracy, Tami, Cindi, Troy, Kristi, Jason, Jenefer, Jolin, Jina, Jaron, Tara, Tanya, Jenilee, and Jeff; great-grandchildren, Devon, Kristen, Tohnee, Kandace, Kasyn, Sydney, Sawyer, Sloan, Della, Izzy, Bailey, Cooper, Conner, Joseph, Anna, Elizabeth, Teresa, Peter, Ellie, Lydia, Emily, Jordin, Anslee, Raelee, Dallas, Augustus, Abigail, Jillian, Landon, Barrett, And Lucas; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Pete's memory to Perkin County Hospital. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live for those unable to attend. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, NE with Fr. Thomas Bush as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Mountain Time at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church on Sunday. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MIlford "Pete" Nodlinski, age 103, of Grant, Nebraska passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Perkins County Community Hospital in Grant. Milford was born December 1, 1917, at St. Paul, Nebraska, to Peter Paul and Bessie Agnes (Dvoracek) Nodlinski. He graduated from Perkins County High School with the class of 1933. On August 16, 1938, Pete married Dorothy R. Stephenson at Grant, where they subsequently farmed and raised their four children, Richard, Terry, Vicki, and Bob. Pete was quite mechanically inclined, and in the winter months, would work on tractors in both the Grant and Brule areas. Pete was a duty-first kind of man and didn't complain. While he was never a man of leisure activities, he played an integral role in bringing about the football and baseball fields with his farming equipment. As time passed, Pete and Dorothy were blessed exponentially by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Pete was a charter member of the Lions Club in Grant and was active for many years. He enjoyed a good game of pitch and polka music. In a different season of life, Pete and Dorothy even belonged to a club that would travel to the various dances in the area and enjoy themselves. Pete was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; a son, Terry; and his sisters, Helen Jarosz and Maxine Smith. Survivors include his children, Richard (Marlene) Nodlinski of Folsom CA, Vicki (Curt) Bromm of Wahoo, NE, Bob Nodlinski of Brule, NE; daughter in law, Marsha Nodlinski of Yuma, AZ; grandchildren, Tracy, Tami, Cindi, Troy, Kristi, Jason, Jenefer, Jolin, Jina, Jaron, Tara, Tanya, Jenilee, and Jeff; great-grandchildren, Devon, Kristen, Tohnee, Kandace, Kasyn, Sydney, Sawyer, Sloan, Della, Izzy, Bailey, Cooper, Conner, Joseph, Anna, Elizabeth, Teresa, Peter, Ellie, Lydia, Emily, Jordin, Anslee, Raelee, Dallas, Augustus, Abigail, Jillian, Landon, Barrett, And Lucas; along with many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in Pete's memory to Perkin County Hospital. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live for those unable to attend. Funeral Mass will be on Monday, April 5, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, NE with Fr. Thomas Bush as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. Mountain Time at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant. The Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church on Sunday. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Milford "Pete" Nodlinski  (1917-2021)

Marlyn Ann (Holmes) McCullough, age 77, of the Ansley, Nebraska area passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska after a lengthy battle with dementia.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 am the United Methodist Church in Ansley, Nebraska with Pastor Lori Stevens officiating, followed by a luncheon provided by the UMC family. A private inurnment will take place April 3rd&nbsp;at 10:00 am.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

Marlyn Ann Breiner was born October 10, 1943 to Charles “Chick” and Isabelle (Hall) Breiner of rural Ansley. Marlyn grew up on the farm, before moving to town and graduating from Ansley High School in 1962. On July 25, 1963 she married K. David Holmes, who preceded her in death in 1995. To this union, three daughters were born: Teresa Ann, Kristi Lynn, and Kaci Jo.&nbsp;

Marlyn was first and foremost a mother, and then grandmother. She treasured her children and grandchildren and looked forward to every visit and enjoyed traveling to Colorado to visit Kristi. and Teresa and their families. She loved to support her children in their activities and never&nbsp;missed an event. Marlyn faithfully attended anything her grandchildren were involved in, until her health prevented her from doing so. Even then, she cherished hearing about what each of them was doing. One of her passions was decorating for each holiday, but something that&nbsp;never changed was her huge display of pictures of all of her family-from newborn pictures to&nbsp;recent snapshots. These pictures surrounded her late in life, bringing her comfort even when&nbsp;she couldn’t talk about them.&nbsp;

Marlyn was small in stature but she was known to work mighty hard! She worked at Becton&nbsp;Dickinson and worked in road construction for many years, and she and Dave operated a cafe&nbsp;on Main Street. She was a para-educator at Ansley Public School, and she worked as a cook at&nbsp;the hospital. Marlyn loved to cook, and often hosted dinners for her family. She never forgot a&nbsp;holiday, and always sent a card celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or even just a fun holiday,&nbsp;always signed in her beautiful handwriting “Love, Mom”. Her family is comforted by the&nbsp;knowledge that she will spend her favorite holiday, Easter, in heaven with Jesus.

Marlyn is survived by her children Teresa Holmes and husband Mike Crites, Kristi and Mike&nbsp;Wood, and Kaci and Travis Johnson; grandchildren Lukas and Tyler Wood, and Kailey, Camryn,&nbsp;and Chase Johnson; and sister Jean Bubak. 

Marlyn was reunited in heaven with her first&nbsp;husband Dave; brothers Gary and Larry; and her parents, Chick and Isabelle.

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 </figure>Marlyn Ann (Holmes) McCullough, age 77, of the Ansley, Nebraska area passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the Brookestone View in Broken Bow, Nebraska after a lengthy battle with dementia.A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 11:00 am the United Methodist Church in Ansley, Nebraska with Pastor Lori Stevens officiating, followed by a luncheon provided by the UMC family. A private inurnment will take place April 3rd&nbsp;at 10:00 am.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.Marlyn Ann Breiner was born October 10, 1943 to Charles “Chick” and Isabelle (Hall) Breiner of rural Ansley. Marlyn grew up on the farm, before moving to town and graduating from Ansley High School in 1962. On July 25, 1963 she married K. David Holmes, who preceded her in death in 1995. To this union, three daughters were born: Teresa Ann, Kristi Lynn, and Kaci Jo.&nbsp;Marlyn was first and foremost a mother, and then grandmother. She treasured her children and grandchildren and looked forward to every visit and enjoyed traveling to Colorado to visit Kristi. and Teresa and their families. She loved to support her children in their activities and never&nbsp;missed an event. Marlyn faithfully attended anything her grandchildren were involved in, until her health prevented her from doing so. Even then, she cherished hearing about what each of them was doing. One of her passions was decorating for each holiday, but something that&nbsp;never changed was her huge display of pictures of all of her family-from newborn pictures to&nbsp;recent snapshots. These pictures surrounded her late in life, bringing her comfort even when&nbsp;she couldn’t talk about them.&nbsp;Marlyn was small in stature but she was known to work mighty hard! She worked at Becton&nbsp;Dickinson and worked in road construction for many years, and she and Dave operated a cafe&nbsp;on Main Street. She was a para-educator at Ansley Public School, and she worked as a cook at&nbsp;the hospital. Marlyn loved to cook, and often hosted dinners for her family. She never forgot a&nbsp;holiday, and always sent a card celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or even just a fun holiday,&nbsp;always signed in her beautiful handwriting “Love, Mom”. Her family is comforted by the&nbsp;knowledge that she will spend her favorite holiday, Easter, in heaven with Jesus.Marlyn is survived by her children Teresa Holmes and husband Mike Crites, Kristi and Mike&nbsp;Wood, and Kaci and Travis Johnson; grandchildren Lukas and Tyler Wood, and Kailey, Camryn,&nbsp;and Chase Johnson; and sister Jean Bubak. Marlyn was reunited in heaven with her first&nbsp;husband Dave; brothers Gary and Larry; and her parents, Chick and Isabelle.

Marlyn Ann McCullough  (1943-2021)

Eugene E. Balius, age 93, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook.

Gene was born April 19, 1927 in McCook to parents Bernard and Elnora Helen (Lans) Balius.&nbsp; Gene attended school in McCook, leaving high school early to enlist in the United States Army. Gene proudly served his country from 1945 until his Honorable Discharge in 1948.&nbsp; Upon his return from the service, Gene finished high school and received his GED.

On June 14, 1950, Gene married the love of his life, Marieta Ann (Albrecht) Balius in McCook.&nbsp; The couple became the proud parents of three children: Terry, Ann and Patricia.&nbsp; The family made their home in McCook where Gene owned and operated Mobile Oil for many years.&nbsp; In 1968, Gene began working as a cement truck driver for Cement Products in North Platte, NE where he remained a faithful employee until his retirement in 1992.&nbsp;

Gene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church as well as a past member of the McCook Eagles Club, the local VFW and the Elks.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, and hunting, especially turkey.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marieta Balius in 2017; and son in law, Harry A. Strunk.&nbsp;

Those left to celebrate his life include his children, Terry (Cherre) Balius of Hayes Center, NE, Ann (Steve) Barger of McCook, NE, and Patricia Strunk of Key Largo, FL; in laws, Robert Albrecht and Darlene Albrecht of North Platte, NE, Berniece (Fred) Corey of Pinetop, AZ and Don Shull of Colby, KS; five grandchildren, Stephanie (Casey) Roth, Chelsie (Mike) Slattery, Shane (Kelli) Barger, Todger (Christina) Strunk and Tanner (Elizabeth) Strunk; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Rosary will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; Burial will follow with Military Honors at Calvary Cemetery in McCook.

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 </figure>Eugene E. Balius, age 93, of McCook, NE passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Community Hospital in McCook.Gene was born April 19, 1927 in McCook to parents Bernard and Elnora Helen (Lans) Balius.&nbsp; Gene attended school in McCook, leaving high school early to enlist in the United States Army. Gene proudly served his country from 1945 until his Honorable Discharge in 1948.&nbsp; Upon his return from the service, Gene finished high school and received his GED.On June 14, 1950, Gene married the love of his life, Marieta Ann (Albrecht) Balius in McCook.&nbsp; The couple became the proud parents of three children: Terry, Ann and Patricia.&nbsp; The family made their home in McCook where Gene owned and operated Mobile Oil for many years.&nbsp; In 1968, Gene began working as a cement truck driver for Cement Products in North Platte, NE where he remained a faithful employee until his retirement in 1992.&nbsp;Gene was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church as well as a past member of the McCook Eagles Club, the local VFW and the Elks.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, bowling, golfing, and hunting, especially turkey.Gene was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marieta Balius in 2017; and son in law, Harry A. Strunk.&nbsp;Those left to celebrate his life include his children, Terry (Cherre) Balius of Hayes Center, NE, Ann (Steve) Barger of McCook, NE, and Patricia Strunk of Key Largo, FL; in laws, Robert Albrecht and Darlene Albrecht of North Platte, NE, Berniece (Fred) Corey of Pinetop, AZ and Don Shull of Colby, KS; five grandchildren, Stephanie (Casey) Roth, Chelsie (Mike) Slattery, Shane (Kelli) Barger, Todger (Christina) Strunk and Tanner (Elizabeth) Strunk; eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.Rosary will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in McCook.&nbsp; Burial will follow with Military Honors at Calvary Cemetery in McCook.

Eugene E. Balius  (1927-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon J. Kumor, age 85, of Grant, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on Jun 5, 1935. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Leon's memory to Boys Scouts and EEA Foundation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live for those unable to attend. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, Nebraska with Fr. Thomas Bush as Celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church on Monday. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leon J. Kumor, age 85, of Grant, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on Jun 5, 1935. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established in Leon's memory to Boys Scouts and EEA Foundation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com, where the service will be streamed live for those unable to attend. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Mass will be on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Mountain Time at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church in Grant, Nebraska with Fr. Thomas Bush as Celebrant.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Grant Fairview Cemetery. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time at the Bullock-Long Funeral Home in Grant, Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Mountain Time at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church on Monday. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Leon J. Kumor  (1935-2021)

Lyndsay Kaye Allen, of North Platte, Nebraska died at home on March 28, 2021, at the age of 29. Lyndsay was born to Ronald and Monica (Parker) Allen in Denver, Colorado, on&nbsp;May 9, 1991.&nbsp; She grew up in Denver then moved to Stapleton, Nebraska with her dad&nbsp;in 2003.&nbsp; Lyndsay graduated from North Platte High School in 2009, then&nbsp;worked as a CNA at Centennial Park Retirement Village for several years. In 2010, Lyndsay became a mom to Lilly and stayed home to raise her daughter.&nbsp; She met Jeremy DeWolf in 2012 and their daughter, Daizey, was&nbsp;born in 2017. Lyndsay liked to crochet, listen to music and take pictures. She especially loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and her friends.&nbsp; Lyndsay was free spirited, kind hearted and an outgoing person who could visit with anyone.&nbsp; When her dad got sick, she helped care for him until he died in 2019. Lyndsay leaves us all too soon and will never be forgotten.&nbsp; She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Monica and Jom Lynch of Galveston, Texas; daughters, Lilly Davidson and Daizey DeWolf; her partner,&nbsp;Jeremy DeWolf; and sister, Tracee Allen (fiancé, Zach Wilcox), of North&nbsp;Platte, Nebraska; aunt, Vicky Allen; and her grandfather, Wilbur Allen of&nbsp;Stapleton, Nebraska; as well as other family and her many friends. Gathering of family and friends will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed&nbsp;online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte,&nbsp;which is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is Monday, April 5, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the service.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Deborah's Legacy House to help women who are struggling.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lyndsay Kaye Allen, of North Platte, Nebraska died at home on March 28, 2021, at the age of 29. Lyndsay was born to Ronald and Monica (Parker) Allen in Denver, Colorado, on&nbsp;May 9, 1991.&nbsp; She grew up in Denver then moved to Stapleton, Nebraska with her dad&nbsp;in 2003.&nbsp; Lyndsay graduated from North Platte High School in 2009, then&nbsp;worked as a CNA at Centennial Park Retirement Village for several years. In 2010, Lyndsay became a mom to Lilly and stayed home to raise her daughter.&nbsp; She met Jeremy DeWolf in 2012 and their daughter, Daizey, was&nbsp;born in 2017. Lyndsay liked to crochet, listen to music and take pictures. She especially loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them and her friends.&nbsp; Lyndsay was free spirited, kind hearted and an outgoing person who could visit with anyone.&nbsp; When her dad got sick, she helped care for him until he died in 2019. Lyndsay leaves us all too soon and will never be forgotten.&nbsp; She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Monica and Jom Lynch of Galveston, Texas; daughters, Lilly Davidson and Daizey DeWolf; her partner,&nbsp;Jeremy DeWolf; and sister, Tracee Allen (fiancé, Zach Wilcox), of North&nbsp;Platte, Nebraska; aunt, Vicky Allen; and her grandfather, Wilbur Allen of&nbsp;Stapleton, Nebraska; as well as other family and her many friends. Gathering of family and friends will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed&nbsp;online at odeanchapel.com or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte,&nbsp;which is in charge of arrangements. Visitation is Monday, April 5, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the service.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Deborah's Legacy House to help women who are struggling.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lyndsay Kaye Allen  (1991-2021)

Levern Dean Wilmoth, age 90, died March 29, 2021 at the Heritage at Twin Creeks in Allen, Texas.

He was born on April 5, 1930 in Arnold, Nebraska to Lloyd and Lethia (Iiams) Wilmoth and grew up on the family farm around Merna, Nebraska attending Merna schools through high school graduation in 1947.&nbsp; He attended one semester at the University of Nebraska before taking up farming full time. Dean married Shirley Lauer on September 22, 1957 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Their only child, David, was born in December 1958 and the family farmed in the Merna area until 1964 when Dean changed careers and they relocated to Denver, Colorado. Dean worked several years for two electronics firms, SCM and Control Data.&nbsp; He then went to work for Hesston Corp., a farm machinery company.&nbsp; With Hesston corporation he was transferred to the home office and the family moved to Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; While in Newton, Dean fulfilled a lifelong goal by obtaining his private pilot's license. After retiring from Hesston, Dean and Shirley bought an AAMCO Transmission Shop in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They ran the shop together for 10 years before selling it, retiring and moving to Kearney, Nebraska to be closer to Shirley's parents. In 2013 they made the move to Texas to be closer to their son, David, and his family in Allen, Texas. Dean was always active in the Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church everywhere they lived, serving many years as an elder and representing the church as a lay person at synod meetings. Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley;&nbsp;and his parents Lloyd and Lethia Wilmoth. He is survived by his son David and wife Julie of Fairview, Texas; grandchildren Kelly Thompson and husband Kyle of McKinney, Texas and Kyle Wilmoth and wife Amna of Allen, Texas;&nbsp; great-grandson Luke Thompson and great-granddaughter Lily Thompson of McKinney, Texas;&nbsp; sister LaDonna Hostick of Chandler, Arizona;&nbsp; brother-in-law Dwaine Lauer and wife Rita of Fremont, Nebraska; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services&nbsp;

will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Broken Bow Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:30 am with Mark Gefaller officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Merna Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from Noon to 7:00 pm, with family greeting Noon to 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An Online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Levern Dean Wilmoth, age 90, died March 29, 2021 at the Heritage at Twin Creeks in Allen, Texas. He was born on April 5, 1930 in Arnold, Nebraska to Lloyd and Lethia (Iiams) Wilmoth and grew up on the family farm around Merna, Nebraska attending Merna schools through high school graduation in 1947.&nbsp; He attended one semester at the University of Nebraska before taking up farming full time. Dean married Shirley Lauer on September 22, 1957 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Their only child, David, was born in December 1958 and the family farmed in the Merna area until 1964 when Dean changed careers and they relocated to Denver, Colorado. Dean worked several years for two electronics firms, SCM and Control Data.&nbsp; He then went to work for Hesston Corp., a farm machinery company.&nbsp; With Hesston corporation he was transferred to the home office and the family moved to Newton, Kansas.&nbsp; While in Newton, Dean fulfilled a lifelong goal by obtaining his private pilot's license. After retiring from Hesston, Dean and Shirley bought an AAMCO Transmission Shop in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They ran the shop together for 10 years before selling it, retiring and moving to Kearney, Nebraska to be closer to Shirley's parents. In 2013 they made the move to Texas to be closer to their son, David, and his family in Allen, Texas. Dean was always active in the Wisconsin Synod Lutheran Church everywhere they lived, serving many years as an elder and representing the church as a lay person at synod meetings. Dean was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley;&nbsp;and his parents Lloyd and Lethia Wilmoth. He is survived by his son David and wife Julie of Fairview, Texas; grandchildren Kelly Thompson and husband Kyle of McKinney, Texas and Kyle Wilmoth and wife Amna of Allen, Texas;&nbsp; great-grandson Luke Thompson and great-granddaughter Lily Thompson of McKinney, Texas;&nbsp; sister LaDonna Hostick of Chandler, Arizona;&nbsp; brother-in-law Dwaine Lauer and wife Rita of Fremont, Nebraska; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services&nbsp;

will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Broken Bow Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 10:30 am with Mark Gefaller officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Merna Cemetery following the service.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from Noon to 7:00 pm, with family greeting Noon to 2:00 pm at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow, NE. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. An Online guest book may be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Levern Dean Wilmoth  (1930-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services for Doris Sharp, age 84, or Sparks, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Sparks Cemetery in Sparks, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mrs. Sharp passed away on March 28, 2021 at her home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her son, Duane Sharp of Illinois; her daughter, Rita Rowan of Sparks, Nebraska; and her sisters, Maxine Duffy of Colorado and Jean Docken of Winner, South Dakota

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services for Doris Sharp, age 84, or Sparks, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine, Nebraska.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Sparks Cemetery in Sparks, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. at Sandoz Chapel of the Pines in Valentine. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mrs. Sharp passed away on March 28, 2021 at her home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her son, Duane Sharp of Illinois; her daughter, Rita Rowan of Sparks, Nebraska; and her sisters, Maxine Duffy of Colorado and Jean Docken of Winner, South Dakota

Doris Sharp  (1937-2021)

Margaret Grace Jensen, 88, of North Platte, passed away, surrounded by her family on Wednesday April 8, 2020.

She was born October 14, 1931 at Cozad, Nebraska to Joseph and Margaret (Quigley) Budd.

Margaret married Ernest Jensen on August 27, 1954 and shared 58 years together and would have been 66 years of this year.

She worked for many years as a Bank Teller for First National Bank.

Margaret was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Holding offices in F.C.I.A. and Catholic Daughters Court of Our Lady of Fatima #1549. She was also active in the church by helping with funeral luncheons, taking care of the altar linen and counting donations given during tithing. She also volunteered at RSVP, and enjoyed her membership with the B.P.O. DOES. and being an officer.

She was very social and enjoyed bowling and playing cards.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest; sister and brother in laws Helen (Dennis) Johnson and Leroy Cote, Art Jensen, Darlene Jensen and Phyllis Jensen.

She is survived by her children Roberta (Benny) Owens, Barbara (John) Williams and Brenda Jensen; sister, Josephine Cote; brother, Joseph (Nancy) Budd; grandchildren, Matt (Sam) Luebbe, Chelsea (Luke) Savory, Travis Stark, Darcy Stark, Courtny Foust, Maggie (Josh) Hennek, Nicole Luebbe, and Michael Lohmann and fiance’ Candace Kaminski; 32 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; sister in law, Helen Armour; brother in law, George Jensen, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. on April 10, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Reverend Joshua Brown celebrating.&nbsp; Rosary will be prior to the Celebration of Life Service, at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment will take place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

The service will be livestreamed vis Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.

Memorials can be made to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com

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 </figure>Margaret Grace Jensen, 88, of North Platte, passed away, surrounded by her family on Wednesday April 8, 2020.She was born October 14, 1931 at Cozad, Nebraska to Joseph and Margaret (Quigley) Budd.Margaret married Ernest Jensen on August 27, 1954 and shared 58 years together and would have been 66 years of this year.She worked for many years as a Bank Teller for First National Bank.Margaret was a member of Saint Patrick Catholic Church, Holding offices in F.C.I.A. and Catholic Daughters Court of Our Lady of Fatima #1549. She was also active in the church by helping with funeral luncheons, taking care of the altar linen and counting donations given during tithing. She also volunteered at RSVP, and enjoyed her membership with the B.P.O. DOES. and being an officer.She was very social and enjoyed bowling and playing cards.Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest; sister and brother in laws Helen (Dennis) Johnson and Leroy Cote, Art Jensen, Darlene Jensen and Phyllis Jensen.She is survived by her children Roberta (Benny) Owens, Barbara (John) Williams and Brenda Jensen; sister, Josephine Cote; brother, Joseph (Nancy) Budd; grandchildren, Matt (Sam) Luebbe, Chelsea (Luke) Savory, Travis Stark, Darcy Stark, Courtny Foust, Maggie (Josh) Hennek, Nicole Luebbe, and Michael Lohmann and fiance’ Candace Kaminski; 32 great grandchildren, 4 great great grandchildren; sister in law, Helen Armour; brother in law, George Jensen, and numerous nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. on April 10, 2021 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Reverend Joshua Brown celebrating.&nbsp; Rosary will be prior to the Celebration of Life Service, at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;A private family inurnment will take place at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.The service will be livestreamed vis Carpenter Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.Memorials can be made to the family to be designated at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements and online condolences may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com

Margaret Grace Jensen (1931-2020)

Oliver Lynn Shaw, age 75, of Sutherland, Nebraska died at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska on&nbsp;March 29, 2021. Lynn was born to Lawrence and Bernice (Trenary) Shaw on April 11, 1945, at Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up north of Sutherland and graduated from&nbsp;Sutherland High School in 1963 then in '64 joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam.&nbsp; Following his honorable discharge, Lynn came home to&nbsp;help his father on the ranch until he was injured a year later.&nbsp; Lynn eventually hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad, working as a Carman until retiring in 2005. Lynn was married to Virginia Armstrong and later to Joyce Kreachbaum.&nbsp; He was a father, stepfather and a grandpa to lots of kids.&nbsp; Lynn liked politics, loved our country, and proudly served on the Sutherland Honor Guard. He was a member and elder of Hope Baptist Church and was a leader for Vacation Bible Study.&nbsp; He liked being a part of his bible study group and reading the bible to residents at the nursing home.&nbsp; He was also a member of the John Birch Society and Sutherland American Legion Otto V.&nbsp;Johnson Post #208.&nbsp; He enjoyed his coffee group and loved his family as&nbsp;well as his desserts. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Bernice Shaw; and brother-in-law, Bill Gant. He is survived by his son, Marvin Shaw of Sutherland, NE; stepchildren, Russell (Tammy) Kreachbaum of Central City, NE and Deanna Shaw of Omaha, NE;&nbsp;sisters, Carolyn Gant of Sutherland, NE and Ellen (Kim) Odean of Hershey, NE;&nbsp;grandchildren, Skylar, Madison, Harlea, JanaBeth, Mikaela, Shelbie and&nbsp;Jeremy; two great-grandchildren; special friends, Merlin and Kelle&nbsp;Dikeman of North Platte, NE and their family; as well as other family and&nbsp;friends. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Hope Baptist Church in Sutherland, NE. Casual dress is requested.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will be on Friday, April 9, at 9:30 a.m. in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com, at the services, or&nbsp;Friday, April 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp;&nbsp;Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Hope Baptist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Oliver Lynn Shaw, age 75, of Sutherland, Nebraska died at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska on&nbsp;March 29, 2021. Lynn was born to Lawrence and Bernice (Trenary) Shaw on April 11, 1945, at Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; He grew up north of Sutherland and graduated from&nbsp;Sutherland High School in 1963 then in '64 joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam.&nbsp; Following his honorable discharge, Lynn came home to&nbsp;help his father on the ranch until he was injured a year later.&nbsp; Lynn eventually hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad, working as a Carman until retiring in 2005. Lynn was married to Virginia Armstrong and later to Joyce Kreachbaum.&nbsp; He was a father, stepfather and a grandpa to lots of kids.&nbsp; Lynn liked politics, loved our country, and proudly served on the Sutherland Honor Guard. He was a member and elder of Hope Baptist Church and was a leader for Vacation Bible Study.&nbsp; He liked being a part of his bible study group and reading the bible to residents at the nursing home.&nbsp; He was also a member of the John Birch Society and Sutherland American Legion Otto V.&nbsp;Johnson Post #208.&nbsp; He enjoyed his coffee group and loved his family as&nbsp;well as his desserts. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Bernice Shaw; and brother-in-law, Bill Gant. He is survived by his son, Marvin Shaw of Sutherland, NE; stepchildren, Russell (Tammy) Kreachbaum of Central City, NE and Deanna Shaw of Omaha, NE;&nbsp;sisters, Carolyn Gant of Sutherland, NE and Ellen (Kim) Odean of Hershey, NE;&nbsp;grandchildren, Skylar, Madison, Harlea, JanaBeth, Mikaela, Shelbie and&nbsp;Jeremy; two great-grandchildren; special friends, Merlin and Kelle&nbsp;Dikeman of North Platte, NE and their family; as well as other family and&nbsp;friends. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Hope Baptist Church in Sutherland, NE. Casual dress is requested.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will be on Friday, April 9, at 9:30 a.m. in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com, at the services, or&nbsp;Friday, April 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp;&nbsp;Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Hope Baptist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Oliver Lynn Shaw  (1945-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Paul Edward Swoboda, age 86, of Paxton, Nebraska, died at the Nebraska Med Center in Omaha, Nebraska on March 28, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside service with Military Honors will be at 1:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; The casket will be closed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com, or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials are to the family.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Paul Edward Swoboda, age 86, of Paxton, Nebraska, died at the Nebraska Med Center in Omaha, Nebraska on March 28, 2021. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside service with Military Honors will be at 1:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, April 5, 2021 in Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; The casket will be closed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com, or at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Memorials are to the family.

Paul Edward Swoboda  (1935-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda Marlene Hobbs, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2021 at North Platte Care Center. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda was born the youngest of 7 children to Kermit and Ruby (Smith) Wheeler in North Platte, Nebraska on February 24, 1948. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was united in marriage to Larry Hobbs on February 17, 1973 at the home of Jerry and Norma (Hobbs) McConaughy.&nbsp; The couple lived in Grand Island, Nebraska before moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1982, and then back home to North Platte in 1988 to continue raising their family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In the 48 years they spent together, Larry and Linda owned and operated many restaurants, Hobb'E's in North Platte being the longest and final one.&nbsp; While not busy raising kids or running a business, Linda enjoyed singing and performing alongside Larry, commonly inviting the public to come dance as well. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda's life revolved around her family.&nbsp; It was no doubt that her many children and grandchildren were the most important part of her life.&nbsp; Linda will be remembered as the loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother that she was. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her husband; 3 daughters; 1 son; 3 granddaughters she helped to raise; 19 other very special grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one brother; and lots of nieces and nephews, all of whom she adored. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda is reunited with her mother and father; one daughter; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Harvest Christian Fellowship with Pastor Jeremy Rinke and Trinity Terry Officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be live-streamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda Marlene Hobbs, age 72, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 5, 2021 at North Platte Care Center. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda was born the youngest of 7 children to Kermit and Ruby (Smith) Wheeler in North Platte, Nebraska on February 24, 1948. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was united in marriage to Larry Hobbs on February 17, 1973 at the home of Jerry and Norma (Hobbs) McConaughy.&nbsp; The couple lived in Grand Island, Nebraska before moving to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1982, and then back home to North Platte in 1988 to continue raising their family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In the 48 years they spent together, Larry and Linda owned and operated many restaurants, Hobb'E's in North Platte being the longest and final one.&nbsp; While not busy raising kids or running a business, Linda enjoyed singing and performing alongside Larry, commonly inviting the public to come dance as well. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda's life revolved around her family.&nbsp; It was no doubt that her many children and grandchildren were the most important part of her life.&nbsp; Linda will be remembered as the loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother that she was. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her husband; 3 daughters; 1 son; 3 granddaughters she helped to raise; 19 other very special grandchildren; many great grandchildren; one brother; and lots of nieces and nephews, all of whom she adored. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda is reunited with her mother and father; one daughter; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Harvest Christian Fellowship with Pastor Jeremy Rinke and Trinity Terry Officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are requested to the family to be designated at a later date. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial book signing will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The service will be live-streamed via the Carpenter Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Carpenter Memorial Chapel of North Platte, Nebraska is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com.

Linda Marlene Hobbs  (1948-2021)

Larry Basil Merrill, age 83, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away at home after a battle with spine/bone cancer on March 28, 2021. Larry was born to Ray and Ruth Merrill in Sacramento, California on August 28,&nbsp;1937.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm, which his dad bought in 1941, just north of&nbsp;Sutherland, Nebraska. Larry or 'Corky' as he was known to the family, told many&nbsp;stories of playing on the North Platte River and "Corky's Pond" located&nbsp;on the old farm. He loved fishing and shooting guns (he got his first&nbsp;pistol at age 9). He had 4-H prize hogs which he sold at auction and&nbsp;always received top dollar because of his hard work. Larry met his bride, Margie, on a blind date and that night he went home and told his momma, "I met the girl I'm going to marry."&nbsp; They married on May 3, 1957, and just last year they celebrated their 63rd anniversary.&nbsp; Margie was the love of his life. Larry enjoyed moving. He left Nebraska for California, spent some years in Colorado and Oregon, and had short stays in Arizona, Iowa, Montana and Nevada.&nbsp; Larry never did anything half way, any job he had he worked hard to be the best he could be. Throughout his life he owned his own roofing, logging and handyman businesses, and was an artistic man with many talents who loved to work with his hands. Larry made gun grips, gun&nbsp;rests and holsters, created artwork with wood, and in later years, he took up painting.&nbsp; He painted beautiful mountain scenes and was known for his perfect detail. Larry loved the outdoors, hanging out at the ocean and in the mountains. He spent hours fishing, rock hunting and finding purple glass. He was the best husband, dad and grandpa we could ever have! Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ruth Merrill; brother, Phillip Merrill; and infant daughter, Crystal Lea. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Marjorie of Sutherland, NE; their children, Jole (Lulu) Merrill of Cedar City, UT, Christina (Brian) Holley of Brighton, CO, and Shawn Merrill (Deb Sell) of Wellington, CO; grandchildren, Melissa (Jon) Scottorn, Brianna (Neal) Stanfield, Samuel (Rachel) Holley, Crystal Dawn Merrill and Johnny Merrill; 10 great-grandchildren; his sister, Phyllis (Harlan) Dancer of Sutherland, NE; sister-in-law, Marian Merrill, of Hershey, NE; and many other&nbsp;family members. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A gathering of family and friends will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. The memorial book&nbsp;may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In&nbsp;lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for later designation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry Basil Merrill, age 83, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away at home after a battle with spine/bone cancer on March 28, 2021. Larry was born to Ray and Ruth Merrill in Sacramento, California on August 28,&nbsp;1937.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm, which his dad bought in 1941, just north of&nbsp;Sutherland, Nebraska. Larry or 'Corky' as he was known to the family, told many&nbsp;stories of playing on the North Platte River and "Corky's Pond" located&nbsp;on the old farm. He loved fishing and shooting guns (he got his first&nbsp;pistol at age 9). He had 4-H prize hogs which he sold at auction and&nbsp;always received top dollar because of his hard work. Larry met his bride, Margie, on a blind date and that night he went home and told his momma, "I met the girl I'm going to marry."&nbsp; They married on May 3, 1957, and just last year they celebrated their 63rd anniversary.&nbsp; Margie was the love of his life. Larry enjoyed moving. He left Nebraska for California, spent some years in Colorado and Oregon, and had short stays in Arizona, Iowa, Montana and Nevada.&nbsp; Larry never did anything half way, any job he had he worked hard to be the best he could be. Throughout his life he owned his own roofing, logging and handyman businesses, and was an artistic man with many talents who loved to work with his hands. Larry made gun grips, gun&nbsp;rests and holsters, created artwork with wood, and in later years, he took up painting.&nbsp; He painted beautiful mountain scenes and was known for his perfect detail. Larry loved the outdoors, hanging out at the ocean and in the mountains. He spent hours fishing, rock hunting and finding purple glass. He was the best husband, dad and grandpa we could ever have! Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ruth Merrill; brother, Phillip Merrill; and infant daughter, Crystal Lea. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Marjorie of Sutherland, NE; their children, Jole (Lulu) Merrill of Cedar City, UT, Christina (Brian) Holley of Brighton, CO, and Shawn Merrill (Deb Sell) of Wellington, CO; grandchildren, Melissa (Jon) Scottorn, Brianna (Neal) Stanfield, Samuel (Rachel) Holley, Crystal Dawn Merrill and Johnny Merrill; 10 great-grandchildren; his sister, Phyllis (Harlan) Dancer of Sutherland, NE; sister-in-law, Marian Merrill, of Hershey, NE; and many other&nbsp;family members. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A gathering of family and friends will be 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska. The memorial book&nbsp;may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In&nbsp;lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for later designation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry Basil Merrill  (1937-2021)

Eldon O. Ford, age 77, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at his home in North Platte, NE, with family at his bedside.

Eldon was born May 9, 1943, the son of Martin and Myrtle (Troxell) Ford in Sabetha, KS.&nbsp; Eldon attended Sabetha schools and became a well-respected athlete early on as an underclassman. As promising as his sports opportunity might have been, school gave way to his love for the open road as he became an over-the-road operator. Eldon's safe driving record and total miles driven measured into the millions and he was awarded a safety supervisor position with Consolidated Freightways for a period of time.

Eldon was married to Sharon Wetzel and had three children, Traci, Kimberly and Rodney. He was a gifted "tinkerer" whose workshop was always full of equipment under repair for friends and family. Camping and deer hunting with his son and friends also became a passion later in life.

Eldon was a member of Platte Valley Lodge #32 AF&amp;AM and the Norht Platte Shrine Club.&nbsp; Eldon was a well-respected, hard-working, long-term North Platte resident who appreciated what he had, loved his family and friends, and would do anything to help others, expecting nothing in return. He will be missed greatly by all.

He is survived by his children, Traci (Curt) Robertson, of Peru, NE, Kimberly (Doyle) Duggan, of Dickens, NE, and Rodney Ford, of Auburn, NE; and brother, Warren (Debra) Ford, of Broomfield, CO. He was also blessed with seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Myrtle Ford; and granddaughter, Courtney.

A Celebration of Eldon's life with Masonic Rites will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Any special message or remembrance may be shared with the family at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Eldon O. Ford, age 77, died Monday, February 1, 2021, at his home in North Platte, NE, with family at his bedside.Eldon was born May 9, 1943, the son of Martin and Myrtle (Troxell) Ford in Sabetha, KS.&nbsp; Eldon attended Sabetha schools and became a well-respected athlete early on as an underclassman. As promising as his sports opportunity might have been, school gave way to his love for the open road as he became an over-the-road operator. Eldon's safe driving record and total miles driven measured into the millions and he was awarded a safety supervisor position with Consolidated Freightways for a period of time.Eldon was married to Sharon Wetzel and had three children, Traci, Kimberly and Rodney. He was a gifted "tinkerer" whose workshop was always full of equipment under repair for friends and family. Camping and deer hunting with his son and friends also became a passion later in life.Eldon was a member of Platte Valley Lodge #32 AF&amp;AM and the Norht Platte Shrine Club.&nbsp; Eldon was a well-respected, hard-working, long-term North Platte resident who appreciated what he had, loved his family and friends, and would do anything to help others, expecting nothing in return. He will be missed greatly by all.He is survived by his children, Traci (Curt) Robertson, of Peru, NE, Kimberly (Doyle) Duggan, of Dickens, NE, and Rodney Ford, of Auburn, NE; and brother, Warren (Debra) Ford, of Broomfield, CO. He was also blessed with seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.Eldon was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Myrtle Ford; and granddaughter, Courtney.A Celebration of Eldon's life with Masonic Rites will be at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Any special message or remembrance may be shared with the family at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Eldon O. Ford  (1943-2021)

Bryan E. Riggs, age 61, of Brule, Nebraska passed away March 15, 2021, in his home. Bryan was born in Iola, Kansas, to Bryan and Corabelle "Joan" (Weathers) Riggs on October 8, 1959. He attended school in the Denver, Colorado area. Bryan had a son, Bryan Hamm (Little B) with Heather Hamm and a stepson, Tyler Hamm Bryan was a man of many talents. He worked as a building restoration specialist at Building Restoration Specialties Inc, for many years throughout the Denver metro area. Bryan was also quite mechanically inclined and found great enjoyment working on and collecting cars. Bryan relocated to Brule from Denver in the early 2000s, to be closer to family. Bryan had a gritty gruffness to his personality that seemed a suitable match for his well-worn and calloused hands. His rugged demeanor would melt away for the persistent, and for those that truly got to know Bryan, there was an endearing loyalty, friendship, and ornery humor that would emerge. He had a gift with cars and restored many of his own, including his beloved blue Chevelle SS and his Black Chevelle that he called the Black beauty. Despite his love for collecting cars, his family and friends lovingly, and at times deservedly, teased him about his penchant for penny-pinching. Family meant the world to Bryan, and he shared a very special connection with his youngest son, who enjoys his namesake. Bryan was preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors include his mother Corabelle "Joan" Riggs of Thornton Colorado; his father, Bryan Roy (Barbara) Riggs of Chappell, Nebraska; son, Bryan Hamm of Crowley County, Colorado; stepson, Tyler Hamm of Denver, Colorado; the boys' mother Heather Hamm of Denver, Colorado; 4 grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Reynolds (Gary) of Colorado and Romona Fletcher of Brule, Nebraska; brother, Scott (Lesa) Riggs of Lemoyne, Nebraska; along with many other nieces, nephews, great nieces &amp; great nephews and friends. A memorial has been established in Bryan's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Prairie Hills Funeral home assisted the family with cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Bryan E. Riggs, age 61, of Brule, Nebraska passed away March 15, 2021, in his home. Bryan was born in Iola, Kansas, to Bryan and Corabelle "Joan" (Weathers) Riggs on October 8, 1959. He attended school in the Denver, Colorado area. Bryan had a son, Bryan Hamm (Little B) with Heather Hamm and a stepson, Tyler Hamm Bryan was a man of many talents. He worked as a building restoration specialist at Building Restoration Specialties Inc, for many years throughout the Denver metro area. Bryan was also quite mechanically inclined and found great enjoyment working on and collecting cars. Bryan relocated to Brule from Denver in the early 2000s, to be closer to family. Bryan had a gritty gruffness to his personality that seemed a suitable match for his well-worn and calloused hands. His rugged demeanor would melt away for the persistent, and for those that truly got to know Bryan, there was an endearing loyalty, friendship, and ornery humor that would emerge. He had a gift with cars and restored many of his own, including his beloved blue Chevelle SS and his Black Chevelle that he called the Black beauty. Despite his love for collecting cars, his family and friends lovingly, and at times deservedly, teased him about his penchant for penny-pinching. Family meant the world to Bryan, and he shared a very special connection with his youngest son, who enjoys his namesake. Bryan was preceded in death by his grandparents. Survivors include his mother Corabelle "Joan" Riggs of Thornton Colorado; his father, Bryan Roy (Barbara) Riggs of Chappell, Nebraska; son, Bryan Hamm of Crowley County, Colorado; stepson, Tyler Hamm of Denver, Colorado; the boys' mother Heather Hamm of Denver, Colorado; 4 grandchildren; two sisters, Marie Reynolds (Gary) of Colorado and Romona Fletcher of Brule, Nebraska; brother, Scott (Lesa) Riggs of Lemoyne, Nebraska; along with many other nieces, nephews, great nieces &amp; great nephews and friends. A memorial has been established in Bryan's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com. Prairie Hills Funeral home assisted the family with cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bryan E. Riggs  (1959-2021)

Phillip Raymond Merrill, of Hershey, Nebraska died at the age of 88 at home&nbsp;surrounded by his family on March 28, 2021, after a hard 6 year battle&nbsp;with cancer. Phil was born January 15, 1933, to Ray and Ruth Merrill at Oshkosh, Nebraska and&nbsp;the family lived on a farm north of Sutherland, Nebraska. Phil attended Sutherland&nbsp;High School where he was active in all sports and excelled at singing.&nbsp;&nbsp;He won first place for his solos at the District Music Contest held in&nbsp;Hastings and during his sophomore year he sang in the National FFA choir&nbsp;at the FFA National Convention held in Kansas City.&nbsp; After graduating in&nbsp;1951, Phil moved to Denver, Colorado where he worked on the ground crew at&nbsp;Stapleton Airport. On June 29, 1952, Phil was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Marian Kuenle, at the Hershey Methodist Church. Their union&nbsp;was blessed with three children, Mike, Martin and Karen, and the family&nbsp;lived on a farm east of Hershey. Phil had a passion for music.&nbsp; He began playing the guitar when he was 14 and later played guitar and sang with the Hadley Barrett Band.&nbsp; In 1960 the family moved to the Denver, Colorado area so Phil could continue with his&nbsp;music.&nbsp; As much as he loved music, Phil's family meant everything to&nbsp;him.&nbsp; He enjoyed their school activities and spending lots of time&nbsp;together in the mountains camping, hiking and fishing.&nbsp; Phil and Marian&nbsp;also liked riding their bicycles on their many trips and they even rode&nbsp;over Loveland Pass, which is almost 12,000 feet! Over the years Phil operated a horse boarding business and trimmed and shoed horses, and was an over-the-road truck driver. He received an accommodation from the Colorado State Patrol for his kindness to strangers, which included a state patrolman and five others who were stranded in their cars during a severe blizzard. In 1990 Phil and Marian bought the Kuenle home farm near Hershey, which&nbsp;had been in the family since 1907, and completely renovated the 2 story&nbsp;farmhouse which was built in 1914 by Marian's grandparents.&nbsp; They were&nbsp;later recognized with the Nebraska Heritage Farm Award for the farm&nbsp;being in one family for 100 years. In October of 2017, Phil was inducted into the Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame.&nbsp; He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and took great pleasure in his two sons and four grandsons playing music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ruth Merrill; and grandson, Richard. Phil is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marian, of Hershey, NE; children, Karen (John) Brinkley of Golden, CO, Michael (Laura) Merrill of Golden, CO, and Martin (Sara) Merrill of Carbondale, IL; brother, Larry (Marge) Merrill and sister, Phyllis (Harlan) Dancer, all of Sutherland, NE; six grandchildren, a great-grandson, and other family. In keeping with Phil's wishes, cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A gathering of family and friends will be 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or&nbsp;from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp;&nbsp;Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;memorials may be sent to the Hershey Methodist Church at&nbsp;PO Box 207,&nbsp;Hershey, NE, 69143.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Phillip Raymond Merrill, of Hershey, Nebraska died at the age of 88 at home&nbsp;surrounded by his family on March 28, 2021, after a hard 6 year battle&nbsp;with cancer. Phil was born January 15, 1933, to Ray and Ruth Merrill at Oshkosh, Nebraska and&nbsp;the family lived on a farm north of Sutherland, Nebraska. Phil attended Sutherland&nbsp;High School where he was active in all sports and excelled at singing.&nbsp;&nbsp;He won first place for his solos at the District Music Contest held in&nbsp;Hastings and during his sophomore year he sang in the National FFA choir&nbsp;at the FFA National Convention held in Kansas City.&nbsp; After graduating in&nbsp;1951, Phil moved to Denver, Colorado where he worked on the ground crew at&nbsp;Stapleton Airport. On June 29, 1952, Phil was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, Marian Kuenle, at the Hershey Methodist Church. Their union&nbsp;was blessed with three children, Mike, Martin and Karen, and the family&nbsp;lived on a farm east of Hershey. Phil had a passion for music.&nbsp; He began playing the guitar when he was 14 and later played guitar and sang with the Hadley Barrett Band.&nbsp; In 1960 the family moved to the Denver, Colorado area so Phil could continue with his&nbsp;music.&nbsp; As much as he loved music, Phil's family meant everything to&nbsp;him.&nbsp; He enjoyed their school activities and spending lots of time&nbsp;together in the mountains camping, hiking and fishing.&nbsp; Phil and Marian&nbsp;also liked riding their bicycles on their many trips and they even rode&nbsp;over Loveland Pass, which is almost 12,000 feet! Over the years Phil operated a horse boarding business and trimmed and shoed horses, and was an over-the-road truck driver. He received an accommodation from the Colorado State Patrol for his kindness to strangers, which included a state patrolman and five others who were stranded in their cars during a severe blizzard. In 1990 Phil and Marian bought the Kuenle home farm near Hershey, which&nbsp;had been in the family since 1907, and completely renovated the 2 story&nbsp;farmhouse which was built in 1914 by Marian's grandparents.&nbsp; They were&nbsp;later recognized with the Nebraska Heritage Farm Award for the farm&nbsp;being in one family for 100 years. In October of 2017, Phil was inducted into the Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame.&nbsp; He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and took great pleasure in his two sons and four grandsons playing music. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Ruth Merrill; and grandson, Richard. Phil is survived by his wife of 68 years, Marian, of Hershey, NE; children, Karen (John) Brinkley of Golden, CO, Michael (Laura) Merrill of Golden, CO, and Martin (Sara) Merrill of Carbondale, IL; brother, Larry (Marge) Merrill and sister, Phyllis (Harlan) Dancer, all of Sutherland, NE; six grandchildren, a great-grandson, and other family. In keeping with Phil's wishes, cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A gathering of family and friends will be 2 p.m. on Friday, April 2, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or&nbsp;from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp;&nbsp;Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;memorials may be sent to the Hershey Methodist Church at&nbsp;PO Box 207,&nbsp;Hershey, NE, 69143.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phillip Raymond Merrill  (1933-2021)

Ron Christensen, age 74, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 27, 2021, at the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center in Wauneta, Nebraska. Ron was born in North Platte to Donald F. and Maxine (Stackhouse) Christensen on November 30, 1946.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm, south of Brady, with his younger siblings, Dan and Sharon. Ron attended Brady Public School through the 10th grade then Nebraska Technical Agricultural School in Curtis through his junior and senior years.&nbsp; He participated in high school football and wrestling, was very active in 4-H, enjoyed competing in rodeos and bareback horse riding competitions, and successfully showed horses and cattle locally as well as at the Nebraska State Fair and Aksarben. Ron went on to attend Chadron State College and earned his BA in History and High School Education and a Coaching Endorsement.&nbsp; During college, Ron met Rhonda House and they were married in Kearney, Nebraska in 1968.&nbsp; They had&nbsp;two children, Kelly and Shawn, and celebrated their 53rd anniversary&nbsp;earlier this year. Ron began his teaching career at Sutherland Public Schools in Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; He taught&nbsp;high school history and geography and sponsored high school trips, drove&nbsp;the school bus, and coached high school track and football. After nine years the Christensen family moved to Maxwell, Nebraska and Ron taught&nbsp;in North Platte at Madison Middle School and coached wrestling, track&nbsp;and football at the high school.&nbsp; He greatly enjoyed coaching and&nbsp;mentoring his students and was passionate about wrestling and liked&nbsp;going to coaching clinics.&nbsp; He retired from teaching and coaching after&nbsp;nearly 35 years but continued to stay active by transporting high school&nbsp;students to their sporting events and also shuttled railroaders. While teaching, Ron made time to help at his family farm near Brady, Nebraska and&nbsp;raised and showed English bulldogs; he'd travel near and far just to&nbsp;show his dogs.&nbsp; Ron also served as a 4-H leader with Sutherland and&nbsp;North Platte clubs and passed his love of animals and 4-H to his&nbsp;children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He was really involved in their showing of&nbsp;cattle, sheep and hogs, and their participation in other 4-H projects. Ron attended the Baptist Church in his youth and again later recommitted&nbsp;his life to Jesus Christ.&nbsp; He attended the Berean Church and later&nbsp;Bethel Church, when his health allowed. During his lifetime, Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling with family and being with his friends.&nbsp; He also liked going to rodeo events, fairs, country western concerts and sporting events.&nbsp; Ron remained close to his many high school friends and he and Rhonda attended his high school reunions for the last 50 years.&nbsp; Ron especially enjoyed seeing his former students and continued following high school sports and 4-H. Ron will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love for his family and friends, and for the many lives he has touched through his teaching and coaching career. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Christensen; in-laws, Paul and Doris House; uncle, Dick Christensen; grandparents, Frank and Beth Christensen and Harry and Martha Stackhouse. Ron leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Rhonda, and mother, Maxine Tilton, both of North Platte, NE; children, Kelly (Scott) Gwartney,&nbsp;of Albuquerque, NM, and Shawn Christensen, of North Platte, NE;&nbsp;grandchildren, Tyler, Grace, Tanner, Simone and Liam; great-grandson,&nbsp;Brooks; his sister, Sharon Christensen, of Sutherland; brother, Dan&nbsp;Christensen, of North Platte; and many other family members. Ron's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center for the kind and professional care they provided to Ron during his stay. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE with Joe Sukraw officiating.&nbsp; Family requests those in&nbsp;attendance to please wear a mask.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Plainview&nbsp;Cemetery, south of Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will&nbsp;be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. The casket will be closed at the service.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for later designation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ron Christensen, age 74, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 27, 2021, at the Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center in Wauneta, Nebraska. Ron was born in North Platte to Donald F. and Maxine (Stackhouse) Christensen on November 30, 1946.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm, south of Brady, with his younger siblings, Dan and Sharon. Ron attended Brady Public School through the 10th grade then Nebraska Technical Agricultural School in Curtis through his junior and senior years.&nbsp; He participated in high school football and wrestling, was very active in 4-H, enjoyed competing in rodeos and bareback horse riding competitions, and successfully showed horses and cattle locally as well as at the Nebraska State Fair and Aksarben. Ron went on to attend Chadron State College and earned his BA in History and High School Education and a Coaching Endorsement.&nbsp; During college, Ron met Rhonda House and they were married in Kearney, Nebraska in 1968.&nbsp; They had&nbsp;two children, Kelly and Shawn, and celebrated their 53rd anniversary&nbsp;earlier this year. Ron began his teaching career at Sutherland Public Schools in Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; He taught&nbsp;high school history and geography and sponsored high school trips, drove&nbsp;the school bus, and coached high school track and football. After nine years the Christensen family moved to Maxwell, Nebraska and Ron taught&nbsp;in North Platte at Madison Middle School and coached wrestling, track&nbsp;and football at the high school.&nbsp; He greatly enjoyed coaching and&nbsp;mentoring his students and was passionate about wrestling and liked&nbsp;going to coaching clinics.&nbsp; He retired from teaching and coaching after&nbsp;nearly 35 years but continued to stay active by transporting high school&nbsp;students to their sporting events and also shuttled railroaders. While teaching, Ron made time to help at his family farm near Brady, Nebraska and&nbsp;raised and showed English bulldogs; he'd travel near and far just to&nbsp;show his dogs.&nbsp; Ron also served as a 4-H leader with Sutherland and&nbsp;North Platte clubs and passed his love of animals and 4-H to his&nbsp;children and grandchildren.&nbsp; He was really involved in their showing of&nbsp;cattle, sheep and hogs, and their participation in other 4-H projects. Ron attended the Baptist Church in his youth and again later recommitted&nbsp;his life to Jesus Christ.&nbsp; He attended the Berean Church and later&nbsp;Bethel Church, when his health allowed. During his lifetime, Ron enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling with family and being with his friends.&nbsp; He also liked going to rodeo events, fairs, country western concerts and sporting events.&nbsp; Ron remained close to his many high school friends and he and Rhonda attended his high school reunions for the last 50 years.&nbsp; Ron especially enjoyed seeing his former students and continued following high school sports and 4-H. Ron will be remembered for his sense of humor, his love for his family and friends, and for the many lives he has touched through his teaching and coaching career. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Christensen; in-laws, Paul and Doris House; uncle, Dick Christensen; grandparents, Frank and Beth Christensen and Harry and Martha Stackhouse. Ron leaves behind his loving wife of 53 years, Rhonda, and mother, Maxine Tilton, both of North Platte, NE; children, Kelly (Scott) Gwartney,&nbsp;of Albuquerque, NM, and Shawn Christensen, of North Platte, NE;&nbsp;grandchildren, Tyler, Grace, Tanner, Simone and Liam; great-grandson,&nbsp;Brooks; his sister, Sharon Christensen, of Sutherland; brother, Dan&nbsp;Christensen, of North Platte; and many other family members. Ron's family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Wauneta Care &amp; Therapy Center for the kind and professional care they provided to Ron during his stay. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte, NE with Joe Sukraw officiating.&nbsp; Family requests those in&nbsp;attendance to please wear a mask.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Plainview&nbsp;Cemetery, south of Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; For those unable to attend, services will&nbsp;be recorded and posted to odeanchapel.com. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. The casket will be closed at the service.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the family for later designation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ron Christensen  (1946-2021)

Harvey Vernon Cole, 88 of Curtis, Nebraska died March 25, 2021 in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on March 29, 1932 in Curtis, Nebraska, the son of Hazen &amp; Bessie (Gilliland) Cole.&nbsp; Harvey was a lifetime resident of Curtis

Harvey married Yvonne Sears on June 27, 1951 in Curtis, Nebraska and to this union three children were born:&nbsp; Roy, Rex, and Beth.&nbsp; Yvonne passed away in 2001.

On May 1, 2006, Harvey married Audrey (Hupf) Bryant and enjoyed many wonderful years together until she passed on October 17, 2020.

Harvey was a 4-H leader, belonged to the Curtis Roping Club, and had served on the School Board.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the Extension Board, 4-H council, NE Hereford Association, and the American Quarter Horse Association.&nbsp; Harvey enjoyed anything to do with family and friends, horses and cattle, and loved attending the kids, grandhcildren's and great grandchildren's ball games and any rodeos.

He is survived by his sons, Roy (Judy) Cole and Rex Cole of Curtis, NE; his daughter, Beth (Larry Fletcher) of Kearney, NE; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a brother, Hazen Cole, Jr.; a sister, Norma (Bill) Bryant; Audry's children, Jerry (Chris) Bryant of Lincoln, NE, Steven (Cathy) Bryant of McCook, NE, and Barbara (Michael) Esch of McCook, NE; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Hazen &amp; Bessie Cole; his wives, Yvonne Cole and Audrey Cole; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Cole and Barbara Dillman; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Dillman and Dennis Sears.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Curtis, Nebraska on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

Services will be held at Curtis Memorial Community Center in Curtis, Nebraska on March 31, 2021 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Randy Bartelt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Curtis Memorial Community Center or the Curtis Easter Pageant.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

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 </figure>Harvey Vernon Cole, 88 of Curtis, Nebraska died March 25, 2021 in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was born on March 29, 1932 in Curtis, Nebraska, the son of Hazen &amp; Bessie (Gilliland) Cole.&nbsp; Harvey was a lifetime resident of CurtisHarvey married Yvonne Sears on June 27, 1951 in Curtis, Nebraska and to this union three children were born:&nbsp; Roy, Rex, and Beth.&nbsp; Yvonne passed away in 2001.On May 1, 2006, Harvey married Audrey (Hupf) Bryant and enjoyed many wonderful years together until she passed on October 17, 2020.Harvey was a 4-H leader, belonged to the Curtis Roping Club, and had served on the School Board.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the Extension Board, 4-H council, NE Hereford Association, and the American Quarter Horse Association.&nbsp; Harvey enjoyed anything to do with family and friends, horses and cattle, and loved attending the kids, grandhcildren's and great grandchildren's ball games and any rodeos.He is survived by his sons, Roy (Judy) Cole and Rex Cole of Curtis, NE; his daughter, Beth (Larry Fletcher) of Kearney, NE; nine grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; a brother, Hazen Cole, Jr.; a sister, Norma (Bill) Bryant; Audry's children, Jerry (Chris) Bryant of Lincoln, NE, Steven (Cathy) Bryant of McCook, NE, and Barbara (Michael) Esch of McCook, NE; along with numerous nieces and nephews.Harvey was preceded in death by his parents, Hazen &amp; Bessie Cole; his wives, Yvonne Cole and Audrey Cole; sisters-in-law, Carolyn Cole and Barbara Dillman; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Dillman and Dennis Sears.Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Curtis, Nebraska on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm. Services will be held at Curtis Memorial Community Center in Curtis, Nebraska on March 31, 2021 at 1:30 pm with Pastor Randy Bartelt officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Curtis Cemetery, Curtis, Nebraska.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Curtis Memorial Community Center or the Curtis Easter Pageant.To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

Harvey Vernon Cole  (1932-2021)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karoleen Kay "Karol" Russell, age 74, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 23, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born on October 29, 1946 in North Platte to William and Doris (Staples) Motsinger.&nbsp; She attended schools in North Platte through the 11th grade.&nbsp; She loved to bowl in her younger years and was an avid Husker Fan. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karol has four sons:&nbsp; Rich, Troy, Jimmy, and Billy.&nbsp; After moving around to various locations, she settled back in her hometown of Nroth Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her children, Rich (Barb) Saighman of Omaha, Nebraska, Troy (Lisa) Saighman of Lakeland, Florida, Jimmy Saighman of Pocatello, Idaho, and Billy Saighman of Pocatello, Idaho; her brother, Bill (Jackie) Motsinger of Youngstown, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ron Motsinger. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A book signing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, with family receiving friends from 4;00 - 7:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karoleen Kay "Karol" Russell, age 74, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 23, 2021 at her home.&nbsp; She was born on October 29, 1946 in North Platte to William and Doris (Staples) Motsinger.&nbsp; She attended schools in North Platte through the 11th grade.&nbsp; She loved to bowl in her younger years and was an avid Husker Fan. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Karol has four sons:&nbsp; Rich, Troy, Jimmy, and Billy.&nbsp; After moving around to various locations, she settled back in her hometown of Nroth Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her children, Rich (Barb) Saighman of Omaha, Nebraska, Troy (Lisa) Saighman of Lakeland, Florida, Jimmy Saighman of Pocatello, Idaho, and Billy Saighman of Pocatello, Idaho; her brother, Bill (Jackie) Motsinger of Youngstown, Ohio; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ron Motsinger. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A book signing will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, with family receiving friends from 4;00 - 7:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Karoleen Kay "Karol" Russell  (1946-2021)

Phyllis E. Priest, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 25, 2021 at Linden Court, North Platte.

Phyllis Eilene Priest, a child of God, was born in a sod house in Ringgold, Nebraska on February 4, 1928, to Charles E. “Ed” and Hazel (Winters) Daly. Her first year of school she attended at the Cheyenne River School, in Wyoming, then they moved back to McPherson County, Nebraska where Phyllis was raised and graduated from McPherson County High School in Tryon, Nebraska with the class of 1945. She had earned a three-year teaching certificate and taught school as soon as she graduated from McPherson High.&nbsp;&nbsp; On October 18, 1946 she married Hermel Priest at her parents’ home in Tryon. Hermel died June 15, 1995 at his home in North Platte, Nebraska. To this union 5 children were born: Sherry, Wanda, Rita, Rusty and Janice.

Phyllis gave her life to Jesus on March 1, 1959 and was baptized in the Saline River in Missouri. She was a member of the First Christian Church in North Platte and the American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp; Along with teaching school, Phyllis worked with Hermel at their service station in Missouri and when they moved back to North Platte, she went along with Hermel on his daily bulk milk route. She’ll always be remembered by the beautiful quilts she made, her love of music and her infamous rolls that everyone loved. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were so precious to her and she loved seeing them and spending time with them. Phyllis will always be remembered as a wonderful mother and a great friend to many.

She leaves behind her 3 daughters, Sherry (Larry) Dawson, Wanda (Pat) Simonson, and Janice Huber; son-in-law David Thieman; brother, Byron Daly; sister, Vera (Bill) Jividen; sisters-in-law Evelyn Daly and Dee Daly; step-sister, Arlene (Don) Kelso; 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends.

Besides her husband Hermel, she is preceded in death by their son, Rusty; daughter, Rita; son-in-law, Mick Huber; Dad and Mama, mom Myrtle; brother’s, Emory, Eldon, Clinton, Dick; step-sister, Mona Smith; sister-in-law’s, Wanda Daly, Meredieth Daly; and brother-in-law, Kenneth (Maxine) Priest.

Memorials are suggested to Great Plains Hospice or the donor’s choice in Phyllis’s memory.

Services will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 31,2021 at First Christian Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. John Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery near Tryon, Nebraska. Visitation will be held noon – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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 </figure>Phyllis E. Priest, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on March 25, 2021 at Linden Court, North Platte.Phyllis Eilene Priest, a child of God, was born in a sod house in Ringgold, Nebraska on February 4, 1928, to Charles E. “Ed” and Hazel (Winters) Daly. Her first year of school she attended at the Cheyenne River School, in Wyoming, then they moved back to McPherson County, Nebraska where Phyllis was raised and graduated from McPherson County High School in Tryon, Nebraska with the class of 1945. She had earned a three-year teaching certificate and taught school as soon as she graduated from McPherson High.&nbsp;&nbsp; On October 18, 1946 she married Hermel Priest at her parents’ home in Tryon. Hermel died June 15, 1995 at his home in North Platte, Nebraska. To this union 5 children were born: Sherry, Wanda, Rita, Rusty and Janice.Phyllis gave her life to Jesus on March 1, 1959 and was baptized in the Saline River in Missouri. She was a member of the First Christian Church in North Platte and the American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp; Along with teaching school, Phyllis worked with Hermel at their service station in Missouri and when they moved back to North Platte, she went along with Hermel on his daily bulk milk route. She’ll always be remembered by the beautiful quilts she made, her love of music and her infamous rolls that everyone loved. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were so precious to her and she loved seeing them and spending time with them. Phyllis will always be remembered as a wonderful mother and a great friend to many.She leaves behind her 3 daughters, Sherry (Larry) Dawson, Wanda (Pat) Simonson, and Janice Huber; son-in-law David Thieman; brother, Byron Daly; sister, Vera (Bill) Jividen; sisters-in-law Evelyn Daly and Dee Daly; step-sister, Arlene (Don) Kelso; 15 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 2 step-great-grandchildren, along with many other relatives and friends.Besides her husband Hermel, she is preceded in death by their son, Rusty; daughter, Rita; son-in-law, Mick Huber; Dad and Mama, mom Myrtle; brother’s, Emory, Eldon, Clinton, Dick; step-sister, Mona Smith; sister-in-law’s, Wanda Daly, Meredieth Daly; and brother-in-law, Kenneth (Maxine) Priest.Memorials are suggested to Great Plains Hospice or the donor’s choice in Phyllis’s memory.Services will be held 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 31,2021 at First Christian Church in North Platte, Nebraska with Rev. John Stone officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery near Tryon, Nebraska. Visitation will be held noon – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements. The service will be livestreamed on the Adams &amp; Swanson Facebook page for those unable to attend.Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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