Helen L. Lilly 79, of North Platte, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Great Plains Health. 

She was born February 9, 1941 to Evelyn Mae Wipf and Harold E. Maron in Mitchell, SD.

She attended grade school at Sherman, SD and later graduated from Parkston High School in 1960. Helen’s mother passed away in October 1955 from cancer. She and her younger brothers, Larry Maron and Dale Diamond moved to Parkston, SD to live with their grandparents. &nbsp;

Helen married Richard D. Lilly on April 1, 1962 in Gering, Nebraska. They moved to North Platte later that year. To this union three children were born: Terry of Grand Island, NE, Donna of Arnold, NE and David of Hastings, NE.

She was a devoted mother and wife. She taught Sunday school for many years at First Baptist Church. Helen helped at Cody Elementary school in the PTA. She helped her husband Richard deliver mail as a rural carrier. For many years she was a creative person with ceramics, and made many homemade Afghans. She would do anything for anyone when they asked.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, who passed away in December of 2004; 2 brothers, Dale Diamond and Larry Maron; parents, Evelyn (Wipf) Carlson and Harold Maron; grandparents, Jennie and Luman Olds.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Terry and Renee Lilly of Grand Island, NE, Donna and Jeff Corbin of Arnold, NE and David Lilly of Hastings, NE.; Grandchildren, Tiffany Paxton and special friend Jeremy Otzel of North Platte, NE. Ashley and Kyle Boysen of Grand Island and Matthew Corbin of Arnold, NE; 2 Great grandchildren, Noah Jett Paxton of North Platte, NE and Emmie Rose Boysen of Grand Island, NE.

Other survivors include her step grandchildren, Christopher Boroff of Grand Island, NE, Janelle Corbin of Nashville, TN, Jesse and Alyssa Corbin of Arnold, NE, and Shawn and Brandi Corbin of Arnold, NE; and step great grandchildren, Avery, Aubrey, Aden and Axten Corbin of Arnold, NE; and Helen’s half-brothers, Robert and Londa Maron of Scottsbluff, NE, and Richard and Susan Maron of Silver Lake, WI and many nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 11 with Rev. Irving Jennings officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Monday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A private family burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.

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>Helen L. Lilly 79, of North Platte, passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Great Plains Health. She was born February 9, 1941 to Evelyn Mae Wipf and Harold E. Maron in Mitchell, SD.She attended grade school at Sherman, SD and later graduated from Parkston High School in 1960. Helen’s mother passed away in October 1955 from cancer. She and her younger brothers, Larry Maron and Dale Diamond moved to Parkston, SD to live with their grandparents. &nbsp;Helen married Richard D. Lilly on April 1, 1962 in Gering, Nebraska. They moved to North Platte later that year. To this union three children were born: Terry of Grand Island, NE, Donna of Arnold, NE and David of Hastings, NE.She was a devoted mother and wife. She taught Sunday school for many years at First Baptist Church. Helen helped at Cody Elementary school in the PTA. She helped her husband Richard deliver mail as a rural carrier. For many years she was a creative person with ceramics, and made many homemade Afghans. She would do anything for anyone when they asked.Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, who passed away in December of 2004; 2 brothers, Dale Diamond and Larry Maron; parents, Evelyn (Wipf) Carlson and Harold Maron; grandparents, Jennie and Luman Olds.She is survived by her children and spouses, Terry and Renee Lilly of Grand Island, NE, Donna and Jeff Corbin of Arnold, NE and David Lilly of Hastings, NE.; Grandchildren, Tiffany Paxton and special friend Jeremy Otzel of North Platte, NE. Ashley and Kyle Boysen of Grand Island and Matthew Corbin of Arnold, NE; 2 Great grandchildren, Noah Jett Paxton of North Platte, NE and Emmie Rose Boysen of Grand Island, NE.Other survivors include her step grandchildren, Christopher Boroff of Grand Island, NE, Janelle Corbin of Nashville, TN, Jesse and Alyssa Corbin of Arnold, NE, and Shawn and Brandi Corbin of Arnold, NE; and step great grandchildren, Avery, Aubrey, Aden and Axten Corbin of Arnold, NE; and Helen’s half-brothers, Robert and Londa Maron of Scottsbluff, NE, and Richard and Susan Maron of Silver Lake, WI and many nieces and nephews.A Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 11 with Rev. Irving Jennings officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Monday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A private family burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.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.

Helen L. Lilly (1941-2020

Ila Ann (Jensen) Dailey 86, &nbsp;of Arnold passed away Sunday, May 10th, 2020 at Quality Senior Villages in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp;

Ila was born March 17, 1934 in a country home between Maxwell and Curtis to John and Viola (Nelsen)Jensen.&nbsp; Ila graduated from Brady High School in 1951.

Ila married Earl Dailey on April 20, 1952 in Yuma, AZ at 5:00 AM.&nbsp; After Earl finished his years of service in 1952 from the Army they moved back to Nebraska. In 1958 Earl and Ila added a son Dennis Eugene Dailey.&nbsp; They lived between Callaway and Cozad for 15 years before moving back to the Arnold area. In 1979 they moved to their present home in Arnold.&nbsp;

Ila went to Kearney State College and received her teacher’s certificate Ila taught K-8 at a country school on Red Fern Table for ten years and finished her teaching career at Arnold Public School where she taught kindergarten for 22 years. Ila loved her many years of teaching and all of her students (little people).

Ila was very active in the community and enjoyed going with the Red Hat ladies on adventures.&nbsp; She also played in many card groups.&nbsp; Ila enjoyed collecting bells.

Ila is survived by her husband Earl of 68 years.&nbsp; Brother-in-law Gayle Miller of Kearney; sister-in-law Ester Webster of North Platte, brother-in-law Donald Dailey of Arnold and many nieces, nephews, cousins and foreign exchange student Karen Kjems Lyngvad from Denmark.

Ila was preceded in death by her son Dennis, parents, sister Ruby and husband Bob Sailor, sister Margie Miller and brother Harold Jensen, brothers-in-law Earl Webster and Kenneth Dailey and sisters-in-law Beverly Dailey and Katherine Armstrong.

Private family services will be held Thursday, May 14, in Arnold. NE with Pastors Ben Eickhoff and Frank Scott officiating. Interment will be in the Arnold Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday, May 13th, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with family greeting friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Arnold Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the recent health concerns we will follow the mandated 10 people maximum rule. Memorial has been established to the Arnold School Foundation. Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The services will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;at 2:00 PM.

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 </figure>Ila Ann (Jensen) Dailey 86, &nbsp;of Arnold passed away Sunday, May 10th, 2020 at Quality Senior Villages in Broken Bow, NE.&nbsp;Ila was born March 17, 1934 in a country home between Maxwell and Curtis to John and Viola (Nelsen)Jensen.&nbsp; Ila graduated from Brady High School in 1951.Ila married Earl Dailey on April 20, 1952 in Yuma, AZ at 5:00 AM.&nbsp; After Earl finished his years of service in 1952 from the Army they moved back to Nebraska. In 1958 Earl and Ila added a son Dennis Eugene Dailey.&nbsp; They lived between Callaway and Cozad for 15 years before moving back to the Arnold area. In 1979 they moved to their present home in Arnold.&nbsp;Ila went to Kearney State College and received her teacher’s certificate Ila taught K-8 at a country school on Red Fern Table for ten years and finished her teaching career at Arnold Public School where she taught kindergarten for 22 years. Ila loved her many years of teaching and all of her students (little people).Ila was very active in the community and enjoyed going with the Red Hat ladies on adventures.&nbsp; She also played in many card groups.&nbsp; Ila enjoyed collecting bells.Ila is survived by her husband Earl of 68 years.&nbsp; Brother-in-law Gayle Miller of Kearney; sister-in-law Ester Webster of North Platte, brother-in-law Donald Dailey of Arnold and many nieces, nephews, cousins and foreign exchange student Karen Kjems Lyngvad from Denmark.Ila was preceded in death by her son Dennis, parents, sister Ruby and husband Bob Sailor, sister Margie Miller and brother Harold Jensen, brothers-in-law Earl Webster and Kenneth Dailey and sisters-in-law Beverly Dailey and Katherine Armstrong.Private family services will be held Thursday, May 14, in Arnold. NE with Pastors Ben Eickhoff and Frank Scott officiating. Interment will be in the Arnold Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday, May 13th, from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM with family greeting friends from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Arnold Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the recent health concerns we will follow the mandated 10 people maximum rule. Memorial has been established to the Arnold School Foundation. Arnold Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The services will be live streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;at 2:00 PM.

Ila Ann (Jensen) Dailey (1934-2020)

Lily D. Olson, age 92, of North Platte, died May 10, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 14, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Brown officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12-8. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lily D. Olson, age 92, of North Platte, died May 10, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday May 14, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Brown officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 12-8. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Lily D. Olson Services

Donald Lee Kramer, 77, of Stapleton, passed away May 7, 2020 at home.&nbsp; Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Frank Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9-1:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Lee Kramer, 77, of Stapleton, passed away May 7, 2020 at home.&nbsp; Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Frank Scott officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. John's Catholic Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9-1:00 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Lee Kramer Services



Allen Lewis Lindsey, age 80, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at&nbsp;Centennial Park Retirement Village on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Allen was born to James and Esther (Brown) Stewart at Emporia, Kansas,&nbsp;on January 19, 1940, and when he was young, he and his brother, David,&nbsp;were adopted by Amos and Edith Lindsey.&nbsp; Allen grew up in Red Willow&nbsp;County, NE, where he graduated from high school in 1958 then attended&nbsp;McCook Junior College.

When he was done with college, Allen and a friend went to Colorado&nbsp;Springs where Allen learned how to drywall.&nbsp; He loved the work so much&nbsp;he moved to North Platte in 1962 to be a drywaller then was drafted a&nbsp;year later.

On December 28, 1963, Allen married Sandra Jo Wilkinson in North&nbsp;Platte.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Army until his discharge in '65 then&nbsp;returned to North Platte and his work.&nbsp; Allen later worked a short time&nbsp;for the Haythorn Ranch in Ogallala and for the Union Pacific Railroad&nbsp;before going to work for Gene's Drywall.

In 1976 the Lindsey family moved to Pocatello, Idaho then Colorado&nbsp;Springs before returning to North Platte in '96.&nbsp; Allen continued the&nbsp;work he loved and drywalled for Mitchell's Drywall until retiring.

Allen was a member and elder at First Christian Church and Commander of&nbsp;Am Vets Post #5.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and rooting for&nbsp;the Huskers.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Esther&nbsp;Stewart; his adoptive parents, Amos and Edith Lindsey; siblings, David&nbsp;Lindsey, Gene, Elaine and Virgil Stewart, Darlene Berry, Pauline Bench&nbsp;and Louise Bryant; and brother-in-law, Elza Berry.

Allen is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandy, of North Platte; their&nbsp;son, Tim (Kathleen) Lindsey, of Colorado Springs; grandson, Conor&nbsp;Lindsey; sisters-in-law, Gail Stewart and Carol Lindsey; and many other&nbsp;family members.

Funeral service with military honors will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday,&nbsp;May 11, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore. A private family&nbsp;burial will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; Online condolences&nbsp;may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials can be&nbsp;made to First Christian Church.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore&nbsp;is in charge of arrangements.



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Allen Lewis Lindsey, age 80, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at&nbsp;Centennial Park Retirement Village on Friday, May 8, 2020.Allen was born to James and Esther (Brown) Stewart at Emporia, Kansas,&nbsp;on January 19, 1940, and when he was young, he and his brother, David,&nbsp;were adopted by Amos and Edith Lindsey.&nbsp; Allen grew up in Red Willow&nbsp;County, NE, where he graduated from high school in 1958 then attended&nbsp;McCook Junior College.When he was done with college, Allen and a friend went to Colorado&nbsp;Springs where Allen learned how to drywall.&nbsp; He loved the work so much&nbsp;he moved to North Platte in 1962 to be a drywaller then was drafted a&nbsp;year later.On December 28, 1963, Allen married Sandra Jo Wilkinson in North&nbsp;Platte.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Army until his discharge in '65 then&nbsp;returned to North Platte and his work.&nbsp; Allen later worked a short time&nbsp;for the Haythorn Ranch in Ogallala and for the Union Pacific Railroad&nbsp;before going to work for Gene's Drywall.In 1976 the Lindsey family moved to Pocatello, Idaho then Colorado&nbsp;Springs before returning to North Platte in '96.&nbsp; Allen continued the&nbsp;work he loved and drywalled for Mitchell's Drywall until retiring.Allen was a member and elder at First Christian Church and Commander of&nbsp;Am Vets Post #5.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and rooting for&nbsp;the Huskers.He was preceded in death by his father and mother, James and Esther&nbsp;Stewart; his adoptive parents, Amos and Edith Lindsey; siblings, David&nbsp;Lindsey, Gene, Elaine and Virgil Stewart, Darlene Berry, Pauline Bench&nbsp;and Louise Bryant; and brother-in-law, Elza Berry.Allen is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sandy, of North Platte; their&nbsp;son, Tim (Kathleen) Lindsey, of Colorado Springs; grandson, Conor&nbsp;Lindsey; sisters-in-law, Gail Stewart and Carol Lindsey; and many other&nbsp;family members.Funeral service with military honors will be held at 8 a.m. on Monday,&nbsp;May 11, 2020, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore. A private family&nbsp;burial will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; Online condolences&nbsp;may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials can be&nbsp;made to First Christian Church.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore&nbsp;is in charge of arrangements.

Allen Lewis Lindsey (1940-2020

Cheryl Lynn White age 59 of North Platte passed away at her home on May 4, 2020.

Cheryl was born on July 20, 1960 in North Platte to Hershel White and Carolyn Welch. She grew up and&nbsp;attended schools in North Platte, graduating in 1978. She was employed at B &amp; D Office Supply, then&nbsp;transitioning into Senior Home Health Care.

Cheryl loved camping, tanning, and swimming. She was highly involved in Paws-a-tive Partners, being an&nbsp;avid dog lover, especially her golden retriever, Zoey. She was also an avid Husker fan.

Survivors include siblings, Angie (Derek Peavey) Welch of Golden, CO and Michael (Rachel) Welch of&nbsp;North Platte; niece, Breanna; nephew, Lathan; cousin, Theresa Freeburg; numerous other family&nbsp;members; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, David White.

Memorials are suggested to Paws-a-tive Partners and online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen. Private family services will be at a later date with inurnment at Floral Lawns&nbsp;Memorial Gardens.&nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Cheryl Lynn White age 59 of North Platte passed away at her home on May 4, 2020.Cheryl was born on July 20, 1960 in North Platte to Hershel White and Carolyn Welch. She grew up and&nbsp;attended schools in North Platte, graduating in 1978. She was employed at B &amp; D Office Supply, then&nbsp;transitioning into Senior Home Health Care.Cheryl loved camping, tanning, and swimming. She was highly involved in Paws-a-tive Partners, being an&nbsp;avid dog lover, especially her golden retriever, Zoey. She was also an avid Husker fan.Survivors include siblings, Angie (Derek Peavey) Welch of Golden, CO and Michael (Rachel) Welch of&nbsp;North Platte; niece, Breanna; nephew, Lathan; cousin, Theresa Freeburg; numerous other family&nbsp;members; and many friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, David White.Memorials are suggested to Paws-a-tive Partners and online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;www.adamsswanson.com.Cremation was chosen. Private family services will be at a later date with inurnment at Floral Lawns&nbsp;Memorial Gardens.&nbsp;Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Lynn White (1960-2020

&nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly was born Kelly Doyle Walker on November 29, 1953 in North Platte, Nebraska to George Lewis and Donna Marie Walker.&nbsp; He was adopted by Vernard "Jack" Oliver, shortly after his mother married Jack.&nbsp; Kelly attended school in Stapleton, Nebraska and North Platte.&nbsp; He joined the Job Corp in 1971 and received his G.E.D.&nbsp; He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1972 and was medically discharged after his feet kept swelling while marching.&nbsp; He worked as a construction worker and truck driver in Nebraska, Colorado and Texas. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly moved to Superior, Nebraska in the 1990's, and to Hastings, Nebraska in 2018. &nbsp;&nbsp; He passed away in Hastings, Nebraska on May 4, 2020 after a battle with the Coronavirus. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly had a passion for cars.&nbsp; He was granted a wish by AseraCare Hospice and Good Samaritan Society in Hastings last summer when they arranged for him to go for a ride in a 1965 Pontiac GTO.&nbsp; Besides his love for cars, he adored his dog, Amy Sue. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his biological father, Buster Walker; his dad, Jack Olivier; his mother, Donna Oliver; and three brothers, Gary Lee Oliver, Randall Jack Oliver and David Eugene Oliver. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly is survived by his daughter, Hilary Hessel of Albuquerque, New Mexico and one grandchild; sisters, Debra Vieweg of Kiowa, Colorado and Sandy Tanner of Fort Collins, Colorado; his brother, Rodger Kevin Oliver of Cheyenne, Wyoming; an uncle, Virgil Rodgers of North Platte, Nebraska; an aunt, Lynis Hefner of White Deere, Texas; 12 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly will be buried at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly was born Kelly Doyle Walker on November 29, 1953 in North Platte, Nebraska to George Lewis and Donna Marie Walker.&nbsp; He was adopted by Vernard "Jack" Oliver, shortly after his mother married Jack.&nbsp; Kelly attended school in Stapleton, Nebraska and North Platte.&nbsp; He joined the Job Corp in 1971 and received his G.E.D.&nbsp; He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1972 and was medically discharged after his feet kept swelling while marching.&nbsp; He worked as a construction worker and truck driver in Nebraska, Colorado and Texas. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly moved to Superior, Nebraska in the 1990's, and to Hastings, Nebraska in 2018. &nbsp;&nbsp; He passed away in Hastings, Nebraska on May 4, 2020 after a battle with the Coronavirus. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly had a passion for cars.&nbsp; He was granted a wish by AseraCare Hospice and Good Samaritan Society in Hastings last summer when they arranged for him to go for a ride in a 1965 Pontiac GTO.&nbsp; Besides his love for cars, he adored his dog, Amy Sue. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his biological father, Buster Walker; his dad, Jack Olivier; his mother, Donna Oliver; and three brothers, Gary Lee Oliver, Randall Jack Oliver and David Eugene Oliver. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly is survived by his daughter, Hilary Hessel of Albuquerque, New Mexico and one grandchild; sisters, Debra Vieweg of Kiowa, Colorado and Sandy Tanner of Fort Collins, Colorado; his brother, Rodger Kevin Oliver of Cheyenne, Wyoming; an uncle, Virgil Rodgers of North Platte, Nebraska; an aunt, Lynis Hefner of White Deere, Texas; 12 nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. &nbsp;&nbsp; Kelly will be buried at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held at a later date.

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Betty E. Etherton, 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 8, 2020 in Gothenburg. &nbsp;

She was born June 9, 1930 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of William and Agnes Peterson.

She was born and raised north of Gothenburg.Betty graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1947. After graduation Betty moved to Lexington where she worked at the Northwest Telephone Company. Later, she moved back to Gothenburg and went to work for attorney William S. Padley and then later worked for the Gothenburg Telephone Company. Betty met Kenneth Etherton in 1953 and they were united in marriage on September 26, 1954 at the Evangelical Free Church in Gothenburg. Betty worked side by side with Ken on the farm and also provided janitorial services for the District 29 school for 23 years.

Betty was a member of the extension club, white cross, women's missionary society, Christian women's club, Betty's club, and the Red Hat society. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting many things, cooking for family as well as with the supper club.

Survivors include &nbsp;three daughters, &nbsp;Koya (Garnold) Kreft of Cozad, NE, Ginger (Craig) Gies of Lincoln, NE, Holly (Mark) Ballmer of Gothenburg, NE, six grandchildren, Kaleb (Amanda) Kreft of Portland, OR, Rachel (Gregory) Franklin of Murfreesboro, TN, Luke (Jenna) Ballmer of Kearney, Brooke (Josh) Kendle of Lincoln, Olivia Gies of Lincoln, and Madison Gies of Minneapolis, MN, and 4 great-grandchild Greyson of Lincoln, Jaxson of Lincoln, and Briar and Collins of Kearney.

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, parents William and Agnes and brother Harold Peterson.

Graveside services will be held at the Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad at 11:00 am Monday, May 11, 2020, open to the public (please be aware of Social Distancing at the Cemetery, keeping 6ft from those that do not live in the same house as you)

Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Cornerstone Bible Church.&nbsp;To sign the online guest book, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blasestrauser.com/" target="_blank">www.blasestrauser.com</a>.

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Betty E. Etherton, 89, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died May 8, 2020 in Gothenburg. &nbsp;She was born June 9, 1930 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of William and Agnes Peterson.She was born and raised north of Gothenburg.Betty graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1947. After graduation Betty moved to Lexington where she worked at the Northwest Telephone Company. Later, she moved back to Gothenburg and went to work for attorney William S. Padley and then later worked for the Gothenburg Telephone Company. Betty met Kenneth Etherton in 1953 and they were united in marriage on September 26, 1954 at the Evangelical Free Church in Gothenburg. Betty worked side by side with Ken on the farm and also provided janitorial services for the District 29 school for 23 years.Betty was a member of the extension club, white cross, women's missionary society, Christian women's club, Betty's club, and the Red Hat society. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family, crocheting many things, cooking for family as well as with the supper club.Survivors include &nbsp;three daughters, &nbsp;Koya (Garnold) Kreft of Cozad, NE, Ginger (Craig) Gies of Lincoln, NE, Holly (Mark) Ballmer of Gothenburg, NE, six grandchildren, Kaleb (Amanda) Kreft of Portland, OR, Rachel (Gregory) Franklin of Murfreesboro, TN, Luke (Jenna) Ballmer of Kearney, Brooke (Josh) Kendle of Lincoln, Olivia Gies of Lincoln, and Madison Gies of Minneapolis, MN, and 4 great-grandchild Greyson of Lincoln, Jaxson of Lincoln, and Briar and Collins of Kearney.Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Ken, parents William and Agnes and brother Harold Peterson.Graveside services will be held at the Fairview Cemetery south of Cozad at 11:00 am Monday, May 11, 2020, open to the public (please be aware of Social Distancing at the Cemetery, keeping 6ft from those that do not live in the same house as you)Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Cornerstone Bible Church.&nbsp;To sign the online guest book, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blasestrauser.com/" target="_blank">www.blasestrauser.com</a>.

Betty E. Etherton (1930-2020



Melvin Keith Kempke, age 72, of North Platte, passed away at home on&nbsp;Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Melvin was born October 5, 1947, to Maynard and Velda Kempke in Nebraska&nbsp;City. He grew up in Southeastern Nebraska then after high school he&nbsp;graduated from Milford Community College in 1968 with a degree in&nbsp;Construction.

In May of 1969 Melvin married Nyhlia Farris in Grand Island. They moved&nbsp;to North Platte in 1971 where they raised 2 sons, Keith and Chad.

Mel worked for Piester Construction building new homes from 1971 to '78&nbsp;then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp; He retired in 2010 as an&nbsp;engineer manager.

Mel loved woodworking, geo-caching, camping, and touring the US on his&nbsp;Goldwing trike with Nyhlia, and was a member of First Evangelical&nbsp;Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Velda, of Syracuse;&nbsp;and his father-in-law, Edwin Farris, of Grand Island.

Mel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nyhlia, of North Platte; sons,&nbsp;Keith (Becky Lamberty, of North Platte and Chad (Treva Barker, of&nbsp;Avondale, AZ; three grandchildren, Eli and Ruth, of North Platte and&nbsp;Aryn Sullivan, of Omaha; brothers, Merlin (Merna) Kempke, of Fremont and&nbsp;Michael Kempke, of Lincoln; mother-in-law Viola Farris, of Grand Island;&nbsp;five sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law and other family.

Cremation was chosen and due to circumstances, services at First&nbsp;Evangelical Lutheran Church will be later when it is safe to be&nbsp;together.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be sent to First&nbsp;Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte. Online condolences may be&nbsp;shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in&nbsp;charge of arrangements.



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Melvin Keith Kempke, age 72, of North Platte, passed away at home on&nbsp;Thursday, May 7, 2020.Melvin was born October 5, 1947, to Maynard and Velda Kempke in Nebraska&nbsp;City. He grew up in Southeastern Nebraska then after high school he&nbsp;graduated from Milford Community College in 1968 with a degree in&nbsp;Construction.In May of 1969 Melvin married Nyhlia Farris in Grand Island. They moved&nbsp;to North Platte in 1971 where they raised 2 sons, Keith and Chad.Mel worked for Piester Construction building new homes from 1971 to '78&nbsp;then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp; He retired in 2010 as an&nbsp;engineer manager.Mel loved woodworking, geo-caching, camping, and touring the US on his&nbsp;Goldwing trike with Nyhlia, and was a member of First Evangelical&nbsp;Lutheran Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Maynard and Velda, of Syracuse;&nbsp;and his father-in-law, Edwin Farris, of Grand Island.Mel is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nyhlia, of North Platte; sons,&nbsp;Keith (Becky Lamberty, of North Platte and Chad (Treva Barker, of&nbsp;Avondale, AZ; three grandchildren, Eli and Ruth, of North Platte and&nbsp;Aryn Sullivan, of Omaha; brothers, Merlin (Merna) Kempke, of Fremont and&nbsp;Michael Kempke, of Lincoln; mother-in-law Viola Farris, of Grand Island;&nbsp;five sisters-in-law, six brothers-in-law and other family.Cremation was chosen and due to circumstances, services at First&nbsp;Evangelical Lutheran Church will be later when it is safe to be&nbsp;together.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are to be sent to First&nbsp;Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte. Online condolences may be&nbsp;shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in&nbsp;charge of arrangements.

Melvin Keith Kempke (1947-2020



The matriarch of a loving family, Irene Elizabeth (Klein) Lawson entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, May 7, 2020.

Irene was born in Lincoln to parents John and Anna Marie (Spadt) Klein&nbsp;on May 8, 1927.&nbsp; The Klein family moved to Cozad where she and her&nbsp;siblings helped their parents farm in rural Cozad. After high school&nbsp;graduation, Irene lived briefly in Denver, CO,&nbsp; then in North Platte,&nbsp;Gering, Cheyenne, WY, and finally returning to North Platte where she&nbsp;was residing in Centennial Park Retirement Village at the time of her&nbsp;passing.

Irene married Gene James and to this union they raised five children and&nbsp;later divorced.&nbsp; On July 16, 1967, Irene was united in marriage to Roger&nbsp;Lawson, Sr. in North Platte and together they made a large, blended&nbsp;family which Irene loved, especially during holidays.

Irene was a kind, loving woman who greatly loved her family and cared&nbsp;for others.&nbsp; She enjoyed traveling to new places, camping, dancing and&nbsp;cooking.&nbsp; Irene especially loved presenting handmade needlepoint gifts&nbsp;to friends and family and playing Bingo and other games with her&nbsp;friends.&nbsp; Irene also enjoyed her relationship with the Episcopal Church,&nbsp;treasuring the guidance of Rev. Dr. Timothy Davies of Cheyenne.

Being the youngest of the Klein family, Irene was preceded in death by&nbsp;her parents, brothers, Jacob and Edward Klein and sisters, Marie Love,&nbsp;Martha Schroeder and Rosie Olds; her husband, Roger Lawson Sr.; sons,&nbsp;Jerry and Gary James; son-in-law, Al Kosmicki; and grandsons, Eric&nbsp;James, Jeff Lindholm and Jeremy McCain.

Irene is survived by her daughters, Judy Kosmicki, of Grand Island and&nbsp;Connie Breach, of North Platte; son, Bill (Diane) James, of Marietta,&nbsp;GA; stepson, Roger, Jr. (Marlene) Lawson, of Cheyenne, WY, stepdaughter,&nbsp;Sharron Thompson (Glen Belknap, of Alliance; son-in-law, Gene Breach,&nbsp;of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Pam James, of Longmont, CO; as well as&nbsp;numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren,&nbsp;other family and her friends.

In keeping with Irene's wishes, cremation was chosen and services will&nbsp;be held in Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date when it is&nbsp;safe for all to gather.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com or at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials&nbsp;are to the North Platte Backpack Program to help feed children and can&nbsp;be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 South Sycamore, North Platte&nbsp;69101, which is in charge of arrangements.



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The matriarch of a loving family, Irene Elizabeth (Klein) Lawson entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, May 7, 2020.Irene was born in Lincoln to parents John and Anna Marie (Spadt) Klein&nbsp;on May 8, 1927.&nbsp; The Klein family moved to Cozad where she and her&nbsp;siblings helped their parents farm in rural Cozad. After high school&nbsp;graduation, Irene lived briefly in Denver, CO,&nbsp; then in North Platte,&nbsp;Gering, Cheyenne, WY, and finally returning to North Platte where she&nbsp;was residing in Centennial Park Retirement Village at the time of her&nbsp;passing.Irene married Gene James and to this union they raised five children and&nbsp;later divorced.&nbsp; On July 16, 1967, Irene was united in marriage to Roger&nbsp;Lawson, Sr. in North Platte and together they made a large, blended&nbsp;family which Irene loved, especially during holidays.Irene was a kind, loving woman who greatly loved her family and cared&nbsp;for others.&nbsp; She enjoyed traveling to new places, camping, dancing and&nbsp;cooking.&nbsp; Irene especially loved presenting handmade needlepoint gifts&nbsp;to friends and family and playing Bingo and other games with her&nbsp;friends.&nbsp; Irene also enjoyed her relationship with the Episcopal Church,&nbsp;treasuring the guidance of Rev. Dr. Timothy Davies of Cheyenne.Being the youngest of the Klein family, Irene was preceded in death by&nbsp;her parents, brothers, Jacob and Edward Klein and sisters, Marie Love,&nbsp;Martha Schroeder and Rosie Olds; her husband, Roger Lawson Sr.; sons,&nbsp;Jerry and Gary James; son-in-law, Al Kosmicki; and grandsons, Eric&nbsp;James, Jeff Lindholm and Jeremy McCain.Irene is survived by her daughters, Judy Kosmicki, of Grand Island and&nbsp;Connie Breach, of North Platte; son, Bill (Diane) James, of Marietta,&nbsp;GA; stepson, Roger, Jr. (Marlene) Lawson, of Cheyenne, WY, stepdaughter,&nbsp;Sharron Thompson (Glen Belknap, of Alliance; son-in-law, Gene Breach,&nbsp;of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Pam James, of Longmont, CO; as well as&nbsp;numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren,&nbsp;other family and her friends.In keeping with Irene's wishes, cremation was chosen and services will&nbsp;be held in Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date when it is&nbsp;safe for all to gather.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed online at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com or at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials&nbsp;are to the North Platte Backpack Program to help feed children and can&nbsp;be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 South Sycamore, North Platte&nbsp;69101, which is in charge of arrangements.

Irene Elizabeth (Klein) Lawson (1927-2020

Franklin William James Carland was the youngest son born to Crystal Carland on October 16, 2003. He passed unexpectedly on May 5, 2020.

Franklin grew up with his older brother and a large family full of cousins who he loved dearly. At the age of four, he met Bruce Swanson, the man who instantly became his father and mentor. He also gained two sisters that day. He wanted to do everything Dad did and loved to learn about carpentry and mechanics.

Franklin attended North Platte Public Schools and would have been member of the graduating class of 2022. Franklin was a very social person and made friends easily. He had an amazing spirit to which young children and animals were drawn to. He was a very goal-oriented and passionate young man. When he set his mind to something, he would make it happen. He took pride in everything he did and worked hard to become independent and self-sufficient.

Franklin loved many things including joking around, helping his Dad tease Mom, arguing with his brother and spending time with his friends. He enjoyed growing up next to Cody Park and spending summers at the pool. He especially loved driving and spent as much time as he could behind the wheel or making improvements to his vehicles. He was the funniest person and always had a witty response to everything! He would give you the shirt off his back but would not share his Cheetos. He made a lasting impression on everyone he met.

He is survived by his parents, Crystal and Bruce; brother, Patrick (Kylee Simants); sisters, Vanessa

(Mauricio Alves) and Emma Swanson; grandparents, Frank and Sandi Carland, Katie and Dewayne Park, Randy and Anita Swanson and Theresa Swanson; aunts, Misty (Fred) Murphy, April (Rodney) Doherty, Amber Miller, Crystal (Matt) Welch, and Heather (Travis) Dircksen; his 23 cousins; his best friends, Josh Haley (and family, Jacob Cooper, Gage Knudsen, Jordy Cox; and his girlfriend, Gabby Brennan. He had many more "adopted" Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Parents and Grandparents.

He is also survived by his biological father, James Carlson; grandmother, Diane Carlson; and his half siblings, Cynthia and Wyatt Carlson whom he had hoped to finally meet this summer.

He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Charles Carland, Mary Ellen Carland, Gail William Jefferson, his "G.G." Shirley Osborn and grandfather, Gerald Carlson.

Private family services will be held at a later date. Visitation will be noon-8:00p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

North Platte, Nebraska 69101<a href="https://www.adamsswanson.com/">Get Directions on Google Maps</a>

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 </figure>Franklin William James Carland October 16, 2003 - May 05, 2020Franklin William James Carland was the youngest son born to Crystal Carland on October 16, 2003. He passed unexpectedly on May 5, 2020.Franklin grew up with his older brother and a large family full of cousins who he loved dearly. At the age of four, he met Bruce Swanson, the man who instantly became his father and mentor. He also gained two sisters that day. He wanted to do everything Dad did and loved to learn about carpentry and mechanics.Franklin attended North Platte Public Schools and would have been member of the graduating class of 2022. Franklin was a very social person and made friends easily. He had an amazing spirit to which young children and animals were drawn to. He was a very goal-oriented and passionate young man. When he set his mind to something, he would make it happen. He took pride in everything he did and worked hard to become independent and self-sufficient.Franklin loved many things including joking around, helping his Dad tease Mom, arguing with his brother and spending time with his friends. He enjoyed growing up next to Cody Park and spending summers at the pool. He especially loved driving and spent as much time as he could behind the wheel or making improvements to his vehicles. He was the funniest person and always had a witty response to everything! He would give you the shirt off his back but would not share his Cheetos. He made a lasting impression on everyone he met.He is survived by his parents, Crystal and Bruce; brother, Patrick (Kylee Simants); sisters, Vanessa(Mauricio Alves) and Emma Swanson; grandparents, Frank and Sandi Carland, Katie and Dewayne Park, Randy and Anita Swanson and Theresa Swanson; aunts, Misty (Fred) Murphy, April (Rodney) Doherty, Amber Miller, Crystal (Matt) Welch, and Heather (Travis) Dircksen; his 23 cousins; his best friends, Josh Haley (and family, Jacob Cooper, Gage Knudsen, Jordy Cox; and his girlfriend, Gabby Brennan. He had many more "adopted" Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Parents and Grandparents.He is also survived by his biological father, James Carlson; grandmother, Diane Carlson; and his half siblings, Cynthia and Wyatt Carlson whom he had hoped to finally meet this summer.He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Charles Carland, Mary Ellen Carland, Gail William Jefferson, his "G.G." Shirley Osborn and grandfather, Gerald Carlson.Private family services will be held at a later date. Visitation will be noon-8:00p.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.SERVICESVisitationWednesday, May 13, 2020Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home421 W. 4th St.&nbsp;North Platte, Nebraska 69101<a href="https://www.adamsswanson.com/">Get Directions on Google Maps</a>

Franklin William James Carland



Clyde Nichols, 83, of North Platte, died at Great Plains Health on May&nbsp;6, 2020.

Clyde was born at Goodland, KS, to Clyde and Almima Woodard on April 25,&nbsp;1937, and was later adopted by his stepfather, Earl Nichols.&nbsp; When Clyde&nbsp;was 8, the family moved to Nebraska, living north of Stapleton for a&nbsp;couple years before moving to North Platte in 1950.

Clyde enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in '54 thus beginning his 20 year&nbsp;career in the military.&nbsp; He later worked at Hill Air Force Base in Salt&nbsp;Lake City loading air crafts and drove a truck.

On July 31, 1976, Clyde married Barbara Ann Peterson at Kaysville, UT.&nbsp;&nbsp;By 1989 Clyde returned to North Platte where he has resided ever since.

Over the years Clyde enjoyed starting his day with his buddies having&nbsp;coffee at The Diner.&nbsp; He liked watching Western movies, listening to old&nbsp;country music, and racing cars.&nbsp; He also liked antique cars and enjoyed&nbsp;doing yard work, caring for his flowers and cooking, fried green&nbsp;tomatoes was his specialty.&nbsp; Clyde was a member of D.A.V.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; father, Clyde Woodard;&nbsp;parents, Almima and Earl Nichols; stepfathers, Arthur Mickish, Oscar&nbsp;Hale and Sidney Baker; brothers, Eldon Nichols and John 'Jack' Nichols,&nbsp;Sr.; and grandson, Eric.

Clyde is survived by his children, Rhonda Nichols, Kyle (Kay) Nichols&nbsp;and Dewaine Nichols, all of North Platte; brother, Paul (Pat) Mickish,&nbsp;of Tulsa, OK; sisters, Eda (Bill) Fischer and Agness (Calvin) Page, of&nbsp;Texas and Cathy Chumley, of North Platte; 5 grandchildren, 3&nbsp;great-grandchildren, and other family.

Cremation was chosen and services will be later when it is safe to&nbsp;gather.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed during business hours at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore or online at www.odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu&nbsp;of flowers, memorials are to the American Cancer Society.&nbsp; Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.



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Clyde Nichols, 83, of North Platte, died at Great Plains Health on May&nbsp;6, 2020.Clyde was born at Goodland, KS, to Clyde and Almima Woodard on April 25,&nbsp;1937, and was later adopted by his stepfather, Earl Nichols.&nbsp; When Clyde&nbsp;was 8, the family moved to Nebraska, living north of Stapleton for a&nbsp;couple years before moving to North Platte in 1950.Clyde enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in '54 thus beginning his 20 year&nbsp;career in the military.&nbsp; He later worked at Hill Air Force Base in Salt&nbsp;Lake City loading air crafts and drove a truck.On July 31, 1976, Clyde married Barbara Ann Peterson at Kaysville, UT.&nbsp;&nbsp;By 1989 Clyde returned to North Platte where he has resided ever since.Over the years Clyde enjoyed starting his day with his buddies having&nbsp;coffee at The Diner.&nbsp; He liked watching Western movies, listening to old&nbsp;country music, and racing cars.&nbsp; He also liked antique cars and enjoyed&nbsp;doing yard work, caring for his flowers and cooking, fried green&nbsp;tomatoes was his specialty.&nbsp; Clyde was a member of D.A.V.He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; father, Clyde Woodard;&nbsp;parents, Almima and Earl Nichols; stepfathers, Arthur Mickish, Oscar&nbsp;Hale and Sidney Baker; brothers, Eldon Nichols and John 'Jack' Nichols,&nbsp;Sr.; and grandson, Eric.Clyde is survived by his children, Rhonda Nichols, Kyle (Kay) Nichols&nbsp;and Dewaine Nichols, all of North Platte; brother, Paul (Pat) Mickish,&nbsp;of Tulsa, OK; sisters, Eda (Bill) Fischer and Agness (Calvin) Page, of&nbsp;Texas and Cathy Chumley, of North Platte; 5 grandchildren, 3&nbsp;great-grandchildren, and other family.Cremation was chosen and services will be later when it is safe to&nbsp;gather.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed during business hours at Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore or online at www.odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu&nbsp;of flowers, memorials are to the American Cancer Society.&nbsp; Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Clyde Nicholas (1937-2020



Patrick Alfred Butera, 80, of North Platte, passed away at the North&nbsp;Platte Care Center on Friday, May 1, 2020.

Pat was born in Omaha on February 15, 1940, to Alfred and Wilhelmina&nbsp;(Hawes) Butera and grew up on a farm near Loup City. Following his high&nbsp;school graduation in 1958, Pat enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served&nbsp;most of his time in Korea.



Following his discharge he returned home and went on to attend the&nbsp;University of Nebraska at Lincoln.&nbsp; He earned his Bachelor's Degree then&nbsp;worked as a stock broker for a while before going back to school.&nbsp; Pat&nbsp;received his Master's Degree in Education and went on to a career in&nbsp;teaching.&nbsp; In 1984 he moved to North Platte where he taught business&nbsp;classes, Saturday School and helped with the NPHS DECA Club.&nbsp; After 18&nbsp;years of teaching, he retired and moved to California to work on a boy's&nbsp;ranch.&nbsp; He later moved to Arkansas to help rescue dogs with his sister,&nbsp;Sharon, then returned to North Platte.

On October 1, 1972, Pat married Gail Jean Bauhard in Loup City and they&nbsp;have been together for nearly 50 years.

Pat was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Butera; mother and&nbsp;stepfather, Wilhelmina and Sig Skibinski; and brother, Michael Butera.

Survivors include his wife, Gail, of North Platte, and their cat,&nbsp;Malekah; sisters, Cheryl&nbsp; 'Cher' (Ed) Upton, of Oklahoma City, Sandy&nbsp;Wilson, of Hastings, Sharon Goff, of McRae, Arkansas, and Shelley (Paul)&nbsp;Freeman, of Lincoln; brothers, Dan Skibinski and Joe (Julie) Skibinski,&nbsp;all of Loup City; and other family.

In keeping with Pat's wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no&nbsp;public services.&nbsp; Burial of his cremains will be in Fort McPherson&nbsp;National Cemetery.

The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, memorials are to Compassion International for Children.&nbsp; Cards&nbsp;and memorials may be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 S Sycamore,&nbsp;&nbsp;North Platte, NE, 69101,&nbsp; which is in charge of arrangements.



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Patrick Alfred Butera, 80, of North Platte, passed away at the North&nbsp;Platte Care Center on Friday, May 1, 2020.Pat was born in Omaha on February 15, 1940, to Alfred and Wilhelmina&nbsp;(Hawes) Butera and grew up on a farm near Loup City. Following his high&nbsp;school graduation in 1958, Pat enlisted with the U.S. Navy and served&nbsp;most of his time in Korea.

Following his discharge he returned home and went on to attend the&nbsp;University of Nebraska at Lincoln.&nbsp; He earned his Bachelor's Degree then&nbsp;worked as a stock broker for a while before going back to school.&nbsp; Pat&nbsp;received his Master's Degree in Education and went on to a career in&nbsp;teaching.&nbsp; In 1984 he moved to North Platte where he taught business&nbsp;classes, Saturday School and helped with the NPHS DECA Club.&nbsp; After 18&nbsp;years of teaching, he retired and moved to California to work on a boy's&nbsp;ranch.&nbsp; He later moved to Arkansas to help rescue dogs with his sister,&nbsp;Sharon, then returned to North Platte.On October 1, 1972, Pat married Gail Jean Bauhard in Loup City and they&nbsp;have been together for nearly 50 years.Pat was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Butera; mother and&nbsp;stepfather, Wilhelmina and Sig Skibinski; and brother, Michael Butera.Survivors include his wife, Gail, of North Platte, and their cat,&nbsp;Malekah; sisters, Cheryl&nbsp; 'Cher' (Ed) Upton, of Oklahoma City, Sandy&nbsp;Wilson, of Hastings, Sharon Goff, of McRae, Arkansas, and Shelley (Paul)&nbsp;Freeman, of Lincoln; brothers, Dan Skibinski and Joe (Julie) Skibinski,&nbsp;all of Loup City; and other family.In keeping with Pat's wishes, cremation was chosen and there will be no&nbsp;public services.&nbsp; Burial of his cremains will be in Fort McPherson&nbsp;National Cemetery.The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, memorials are to Compassion International for Children.&nbsp; Cards&nbsp;and memorials may be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 S Sycamore,&nbsp;&nbsp;North Platte, NE, 69101,&nbsp; which is in charge of arrangements.

Patrick Alfred Butera (1940-2020

Donna G Sinor, Beloved wife, mother and care giver went to heaven on April 8, 2020.

She is survived by her husband, William Sinor; two sons, Daryl D Payton and David G Payton; two&nbsp;daughters, Donita S. Oswald and Dorene K. Gates; six grandchildren, Derek Payton and Natalie Hooper, Nee Payton, Joseph Lovitt and Nicolette Lovitt, Joshua Neiderer and Alexandra Gates; and eleven great-&nbsp;grand-children.

Cremation was chosen. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Donna G Sinor, Beloved wife, mother and care giver went to heaven on April 8, 2020.She is survived by her husband, William Sinor; two sons, Daryl D Payton and David G Payton; two&nbsp;daughters, Donita S. Oswald and Dorene K. Gates; six grandchildren, Derek Payton and Natalie Hooper, Nee Payton, Joseph Lovitt and Nicolette Lovitt, Joshua Neiderer and Alexandra Gates; and eleven great-&nbsp;grand-children.Cremation was chosen. Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Donna G. Sinor 

Janice Roberts, 71, of North Platte, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Great Plains Health.

Janice was born in Imperial to William and Thelma Gibb on June 23, 1948. The Gibb family moved to Oxford in 1959 and that is where Jan grew up and attended school. She later met Loren Roberts and the two were married on June 7, 1969, in Stockville. They lived in Oxford for a while before moving to Holdrege where Jan stayed home with the kids. After they were grown, she worked various jobs in Holdrege.

Jan was a pet lover and especially loved her dog, Sissy. She was also a collector of owls and angels. Jan was a good mom and loved being a grandma.

She leaves behind her mother, Thelma Gibb, of Holdrege, and children, Loren ‘Punk’ (Brenda) Roberts, of North Platte and Laura (Scott) Scholl, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Zachery (Sarah Jane) Scholl, Taylor Scholl, Sarah Ann Scholl, Colton (Jessica) Wohlers and Lindsey (Tony) Mercer; great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Cyrus and Rhyland; sister, Joyce Gibb, of Holdrege; brothers, Rick (Roxie) Gibb, of Atlanta, NE and Raymond (Kathy) Gibb, of Oxford; sister-in-law, Joyce (Marion) Walkington, of Holdrege; her good friend, Sam Parker, of North Platte; and her dog, Sissy; as well as many other family members.

Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Loren; father, William Gibb; brother and his wife, James and Donna Gibb; sister-in-law, Myrna Twombly; great-grandson, Korbyn Mercer; and in-laws, Arlis and Glenard Conant.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, in Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege with Chaplain Kathy Doiel officiating.&nbsp;The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Janice Roberts, 71, of North Platte, died Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Great Plains Health.Janice was born in Imperial to William and Thelma Gibb on June 23, 1948. The Gibb family moved to Oxford in 1959 and that is where Jan grew up and attended school. She later met Loren Roberts and the two were married on June 7, 1969, in Stockville. They lived in Oxford for a while before moving to Holdrege where Jan stayed home with the kids. After they were grown, she worked various jobs in Holdrege.Jan was a pet lover and especially loved her dog, Sissy. She was also a collector of owls and angels. Jan was a good mom and loved being a grandma.She leaves behind her mother, Thelma Gibb, of Holdrege, and children, Loren ‘Punk’ (Brenda) Roberts, of North Platte and Laura (Scott) Scholl, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Zachery (Sarah Jane) Scholl, Taylor Scholl, Sarah Ann Scholl, Colton (Jessica) Wohlers and Lindsey (Tony) Mercer; great-grandchildren, Brynlee, Cyrus and Rhyland; sister, Joyce Gibb, of Holdrege; brothers, Rick (Roxie) Gibb, of Atlanta, NE and Raymond (Kathy) Gibb, of Oxford; sister-in-law, Joyce (Marion) Walkington, of Holdrege; her good friend, Sam Parker, of North Platte; and her dog, Sissy; as well as many other family members.Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Loren; father, William Gibb; brother and his wife, James and Donna Gibb; sister-in-law, Myrna Twombly; great-grandson, Korbyn Mercer; and in-laws, Arlis and Glenard Conant.Cremation was chosen. Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 8, 2020, in Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege with Chaplain Kathy Doiel officiating.&nbsp;The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Janice Marie Roberts (1948-2020

Rick D Harness, 75, of North Platte passed away on May 4, 2020, of natural causes at his home. Rick was born in Billings Montana on February 26, 1945 to Dale Harness and Geraldine (Fisher) Harness.

Rick attended Longmont High School and graduated in 1963. Rick also attended CU in Boulder CO., in 1964 until he enlisted into the Navy, 1965-1969 and served in Vietnam. Rick was on the Independence Ship upon returning home to Longmont, Co.

Rick married Lois Stetson (Millsap, August 1, 1970, they divorced in 1990. To this marriage two most wonderful children were born, son, Troy Harness and daughter, Brandy Story.

Rick began working with his father Dale as a cook at the Long Peak Café in Longmont from 1969-1973. Rick was attending ETI in Denver for Electronics. After graduation Rick and his family moved to North Platte, NE, where Rick worked for Murphy’s Music.

In the fall of 1978 Rick started working at the Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, retiring in 2006.

Rick married Lisa (Brown) Harness, August 29, 2000, they lived in Hershey until 2019 when they moved to North Platte.

Rick loved his CU Buffs, Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets. He like to bowl, play cards, and fantasy football.

Rick is survived by his wife, Lisa; sister Patti Watson (Kevin) Austerman of Longmont, CO; son, Troy (Kim) Harness, LaSalle CO; daughter, Brandy (Bob) Story, North Platte; stepdaughter, Samantha (Brian) Muggy; he was dearly loved by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson Scott Brown.

We are thankful to have shared his life, his stories, his “laugh”. Rick will be missed by all who knew him.

Services will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, May 7, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kevin Hendricks officiating. Casual sportswear is welcomed. Private family burial will be held on Friday at Fort McPherson, near Maxwell, NE.

Keeping with the State of Nebraska mandates in reference to COVID-19, the funeral service will be live-streamed on Adams and Swanson’s Funeral Home Facebook page.

Memorials are suggested to the family and online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;www.<a href="http://adamsswanson.com/">adamsswanson.com.</a>

Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.

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 </figure>Rick D Harness, 75, of North Platte passed away on May 4, 2020, of natural causes at his home. Rick was born in Billings Montana on February 26, 1945 to Dale Harness and Geraldine (Fisher) Harness.Rick attended Longmont High School and graduated in 1963. Rick also attended CU in Boulder CO., in 1964 until he enlisted into the Navy, 1965-1969 and served in Vietnam. Rick was on the Independence Ship upon returning home to Longmont, Co.Rick married Lois Stetson (Millsap, August 1, 1970, they divorced in 1990. To this marriage two most wonderful children were born, son, Troy Harness and daughter, Brandy Story.Rick began working with his father Dale as a cook at the Long Peak Café in Longmont from 1969-1973. Rick was attending ETI in Denver for Electronics. After graduation Rick and his family moved to North Platte, NE, where Rick worked for Murphy’s Music.In the fall of 1978 Rick started working at the Gerald Gentleman Station in Sutherland, retiring in 2006.Rick married Lisa (Brown) Harness, August 29, 2000, they lived in Hershey until 2019 when they moved to North Platte.Rick loved his CU Buffs, Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets. He like to bowl, play cards, and fantasy football.Rick is survived by his wife, Lisa; sister Patti Watson (Kevin) Austerman of Longmont, CO; son, Troy (Kim) Harness, LaSalle CO; daughter, Brandy (Bob) Story, North Platte; stepdaughter, Samantha (Brian) Muggy; he was dearly loved by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and stepson Scott Brown.We are thankful to have shared his life, his stories, his “laugh”. Rick will be missed by all who knew him.Services will be held at 1:00pm, Thursday, May 7, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kevin Hendricks officiating. Casual sportswear is welcomed. Private family burial will be held on Friday at Fort McPherson, near Maxwell, NE.Keeping with the State of Nebraska mandates in reference to COVID-19, the funeral service will be live-streamed on Adams and Swanson’s Funeral Home Facebook page.Memorials are suggested to the family and online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;www.<a href="http://adamsswanson.com/">adamsswanson.com.</a>Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is assisting family with arrangements.

Rick D. Harness (1948-2020

Naomi “June” Tolen age 95 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her home in Broken Bow.

June was born June 16, 1924 in Berwyn, NE to Frank and Mamie (Amsberry) Armstrong. She attended Janesville and King country schools, then graduating in 1942 from Broken Bow High School. On April 21, 1946, she married to Irl Tolen at Burwell, NE. They made their home in Broken Bow all their lives.

June is survived by daughters Deanne (Roger) Loehr of Broken Bow, Irline Kroeker of Central City, daughter-in-law Wynelle Tolen of Omaha, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, three nephews Jim, Rodney, and Gene, and many relatives and friends.

June was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mamie Armstrong, husband Irl, an infant son Raymond, son Richard, two brothers Cliff and Clayton, one sister Delores Arnold, son-in-law Berdon Kroeker, and one granddaughter Amanda.

A family graveside service and burial will be Monday, May 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE with Pastor Steve Shanno officiating. Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for later designation.&nbsp; A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary Monday, May 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, &amp;/or an online guest book can be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.

Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and the State of Nebraska. Govier Brothers Mortuary wants to remind people that no more 10 people will be allowed in the Funeral Home at one time. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

Naomi “June” Tolen age 95 of Broken Bow, NE passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her home in Broken Bow.June was born June 16, 1924 in Berwyn, NE to Frank and Mamie (Amsberry) Armstrong. She attended Janesville and King country schools, then graduating in 1942 from Broken Bow High School. On April 21, 1946, she married to Irl Tolen at Burwell, NE. They made their home in Broken Bow all their lives.June is survived by daughters Deanne (Roger) Loehr of Broken Bow, Irline Kroeker of Central City, daughter-in-law Wynelle Tolen of Omaha, nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, three nephews Jim, Rodney, and Gene, and many relatives and friends.June was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mamie Armstrong, husband Irl, an infant son Raymond, son Richard, two brothers Cliff and Clayton, one sister Delores Arnold, son-in-law Berdon Kroeker, and one granddaughter Amanda.A family graveside service and burial will be Monday, May 4, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ansley Cemetery in Ansley, NE with Pastor Steve Shanno officiating. Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family for later designation.&nbsp; A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary Monday, May 4, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon, &amp;/or an online guest book can be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and the State of Nebraska. Govier Brothers Mortuary wants to remind people that no more 10 people will be allowed in the Funeral Home at one time. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

Naomi 'June' Tolen (1924-2020

Violet “Vi” L. Eggleston age 92, of Oconto, NE passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE.

Vi was born September 14, 1927 on Walker Hill about a half mile north of her present home, to Clifford and Leota (Flint) Martin. Her family made their home in the Sumner, Eddyville, and Oconto area. She graduated from Oconto High School. After graduation Vi attended College in Kearney and received her teaching certificate. She later taught in Lomax and Oconto.

On December 31, 1947, Vi, married Keith Eggleston in Oconto, NE. Vi told the story many times of the terrible snowstorm that day and the wedding flowers froze on the train coming to Oconto. To this union two children were born, Glenda and Dennis.

Vi’s many hobbies were baking, sewing, &amp; bird watching. Everyone was treated to the most wonderful sweet rolls and cinnamon rolls among many other treats. She loved sewing shirts, quilts, and pillows for her family. Her love for the birds was very evident by the many bird feeders in her yard. She loved watching them, especially the cardinals.

Vi was a member of the Oconto United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Vi leaves to mourn her daughter Glenda Thomas of Cozad, son Dennis (Connie) Eggleston of Oconto, one brother Roger (Sharon) Martin of Eddyville, sisters Bonnie Eggleston of Oconto, and Darlene (Verlouis) Forster of Smithfield, brothers-in-law Roger (Bev) Casey of Friendswood, TX, Lloyd (Sandy) Eggleston of Broken Bow, Chuck (Vicky) Eggleston of Gothenburg, sisters-in-law LaVonne (Gene) Oxford of Broken Bow, Loraine (Delbert) Rogers of Franklin, Judy (Maynard) Struempler of Oconto, and Jane (Nick) Liakos of Lawrence, KS, four grandchildren Brad (Shawna)Thomas of Sumner, Kim (Micky)Linder of Cozad, Jayson (Dani) Eggleston of Oconto, Clint Eggleston of Hazard, and five great-grandchildren Kisha, Riggin, Riata, Colbie, and Cooper.

Vi was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith, great-grandson Colton, an infant brother, brother Clifford Martin, Jr, sisters Beulah Eggleston, Ruth Magoon, Virginia Coryell, brothers-in-law Kenneth Eggleston, Donnie Eggleston, Jim Davis, Glen Eggleston, Virgil Coryell, Sid Magoon, sisters-in-law Ella Mae Casey, and Pearl Martin.

A family Graveside Service and burial will be Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, NE with Pastor Ryan Findley officiating. Memorials will be decided at a later date.&nbsp; A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary &amp;/or an online guest book can be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.

Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska. Govier Brothers Mortuary wants to remind people that no more than 10 people will be allowed in the Funeral Home at one time. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend a viewing based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

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 </figure>Violet “Vi” L. Eggleston age 92, of Oconto, NE passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE.Vi was born September 14, 1927 on Walker Hill about a half mile north of her present home, to Clifford and Leota (Flint) Martin. Her family made their home in the Sumner, Eddyville, and Oconto area. She graduated from Oconto High School. After graduation Vi attended College in Kearney and received her teaching certificate. She later taught in Lomax and Oconto.On December 31, 1947, Vi, married Keith Eggleston in Oconto, NE. Vi told the story many times of the terrible snowstorm that day and the wedding flowers froze on the train coming to Oconto. To this union two children were born, Glenda and Dennis.Vi’s many hobbies were baking, sewing, &amp; bird watching. Everyone was treated to the most wonderful sweet rolls and cinnamon rolls among many other treats. She loved sewing shirts, quilts, and pillows for her family. Her love for the birds was very evident by the many bird feeders in her yard. She loved watching them, especially the cardinals.Vi was a member of the Oconto United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.Vi leaves to mourn her daughter Glenda Thomas of Cozad, son Dennis (Connie) Eggleston of Oconto, one brother Roger (Sharon) Martin of Eddyville, sisters Bonnie Eggleston of Oconto, and Darlene (Verlouis) Forster of Smithfield, brothers-in-law Roger (Bev) Casey of Friendswood, TX, Lloyd (Sandy) Eggleston of Broken Bow, Chuck (Vicky) Eggleston of Gothenburg, sisters-in-law LaVonne (Gene) Oxford of Broken Bow, Loraine (Delbert) Rogers of Franklin, Judy (Maynard) Struempler of Oconto, and Jane (Nick) Liakos of Lawrence, KS, four grandchildren Brad (Shawna)Thomas of Sumner, Kim (Micky)Linder of Cozad, Jayson (Dani) Eggleston of Oconto, Clint Eggleston of Hazard, and five great-grandchildren Kisha, Riggin, Riata, Colbie, and Cooper.Vi was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith, great-grandson Colton, an infant brother, brother Clifford Martin, Jr, sisters Beulah Eggleston, Ruth Magoon, Virginia Coryell, brothers-in-law Kenneth Eggleston, Donnie Eggleston, Jim Davis, Glen Eggleston, Virgil Coryell, Sid Magoon, sisters-in-law Ella Mae Casey, and Pearl Martin.A family Graveside Service and burial will be Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oconto Cemetery in Oconto, NE with Pastor Ryan Findley officiating. Memorials will be decided at a later date.&nbsp; A register book may be signed at Govier Brothers Mortuary &amp;/or an online guest book can be signed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.&nbsp; Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements.Govier Brothers Mortuary will comply with the CDC and State of Nebraska. Govier Brothers Mortuary wants to remind people that no more than 10 people will be allowed in the Funeral Home at one time. We sincerely encourage each person to make your decision whether to attend a viewing based on the best interest of your health and that of your community.

Violet 'Vi' L. Egglesston (1927-2020

John Edwin Furrow of Mullen, NE passed away April 27th, 2020.&nbsp; John was born to Lyle E. and Gladys G (VanDuesen) Furrow in their home south of Mullen.&nbsp; 

John was the youngest of six children that Lyle and Gladys raised in south Hooker County.&nbsp; John was a 1958 graduate of Mullen High School.&nbsp; After high school, John enlisted in the Army in 1958.&nbsp; He served in Panama and helped to map much of Central and South America. After being honorably discharged in 1961, he worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado, Wyoming, and Oregon.&nbsp; In 1968, John returned to the Mullen area to help run the family ranch.&nbsp;

John met the love of his life, Jannet (Newman, and her 5 boys.&nbsp; They were wed July 24th, 1971.&nbsp; They added one more member to the family in December of 1973 when John Dean (J.D.) Furrow was born.&nbsp; John went to work for Mallory Sand and Gravel in 1973.&nbsp; He worked for Don Mallory for 16 years before opening a feed store in Mullen from 1989-1992.&nbsp; In “92” he went back to the gravel pit working for Rich Giles and G3.&nbsp; John retired from dredging gravel in 2009.&nbsp; 

During his life, John was very dedicated to American Legion Post 109 in Mullen.&nbsp; He very much enjoyed hanging the coffin flags at the cemetery or being in the firing squad for a deceased veteran. John was especially proud of the young men that the legionnaires sent to Cornhusker Boys’ State.&nbsp; John was also an avid reader and spent many years serving on the County Library Board.&nbsp; John always loved working at the library and seeing the kids of the community come in and read.

John is preceded in Death by his parents Lyle E. and Gladys G. (VanDuesen) Furrow.&nbsp; His sisters Georgia (Jodi) Oien, Lila Baldwin, and Phyllis Howard. 

John is survived by his brother Clifford Furrow of Alliance and his sister Pauline LeMay of Scottsbluff. John is also survived by his wife Jan (Newman) Furrow and their 6 sons, Lloyd (Bev) Maire of Grand Island, Floyd Maire of Phoenix, AZ, Robert (Robbie) Maire of Crete, Craig (Susan) Maire of Valentine, Todd Maire of Albuquerque, NM, and J.D. (Christi) Furrow of Merna.&nbsp; John has 16 grandkids and 12 great-grandchildren and counting.&nbsp;

Family Memorial Services for John will be at the Eclipse Church in southern Hooker County, Saturday, May 9th&nbsp;at 10:00 a.m. MT&nbsp; The services will be for family only and memorials can be sent to the Eclipse Church c/o Jim O’Brien or to the Mullen Alumni Association c/o Judy Ridenour. A register book can be signed Friday, May 8, 2020 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. MT at the Mullen Funeral Home, and/or an online guest book can be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>John Edwin Furrow of Mullen, NE passed away April 27th, 2020.&nbsp; John was born to Lyle E. and Gladys G (VanDuesen) Furrow in their home south of Mullen.&nbsp; John was the youngest of six children that Lyle and Gladys raised in south Hooker County.&nbsp; John was a 1958 graduate of Mullen High School.&nbsp; After high school, John enlisted in the Army in 1958.&nbsp; He served in Panama and helped to map much of Central and South America. After being honorably discharged in 1961, he worked for the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado, Wyoming, and Oregon.&nbsp; In 1968, John returned to the Mullen area to help run the family ranch.&nbsp;John met the love of his life, Jannet (Newman, and her 5 boys.&nbsp; They were wed July 24th, 1971.&nbsp; They added one more member to the family in December of 1973 when John Dean (J.D.) Furrow was born.&nbsp; John went to work for Mallory Sand and Gravel in 1973.&nbsp; He worked for Don Mallory for 16 years before opening a feed store in Mullen from 1989-1992.&nbsp; In “92” he went back to the gravel pit working for Rich Giles and G3.&nbsp; John retired from dredging gravel in 2009.&nbsp; During his life, John was very dedicated to American Legion Post 109 in Mullen.&nbsp; He very much enjoyed hanging the coffin flags at the cemetery or being in the firing squad for a deceased veteran. John was especially proud of the young men that the legionnaires sent to Cornhusker Boys’ State.&nbsp; John was also an avid reader and spent many years serving on the County Library Board.&nbsp; John always loved working at the library and seeing the kids of the community come in and read.John is preceded in Death by his parents Lyle E. and Gladys G. (VanDuesen) Furrow.&nbsp; His sisters Georgia (Jodi) Oien, Lila Baldwin, and Phyllis Howard. John is survived by his brother Clifford Furrow of Alliance and his sister Pauline LeMay of Scottsbluff. John is also survived by his wife Jan (Newman) Furrow and their 6 sons, Lloyd (Bev) Maire of Grand Island, Floyd Maire of Phoenix, AZ, Robert (Robbie) Maire of Crete, Craig (Susan) Maire of Valentine, Todd Maire of Albuquerque, NM, and J.D. (Christi) Furrow of Merna.&nbsp; John has 16 grandkids and 12 great-grandchildren and counting.&nbsp;Family Memorial Services for John will be at the Eclipse Church in southern Hooker County, Saturday, May 9th&nbsp;at 10:00 a.m. MT&nbsp; The services will be for family only and memorials can be sent to the Eclipse Church c/o Jim O’Brien or to the Mullen Alumni Association c/o Judy Ridenour. A register book can be signed Friday, May 8, 2020 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. MT at the Mullen Funeral Home, and/or an online guest book can be signed for words of encouragement or remembrance at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>&nbsp;. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

John Edwin Furrow 

Evonne M. Burkholder, 82, of North Platte, died April 24, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the North Platte Berean Church with the Rev. John Stone officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Those wanting to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. , Friday, May 15, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Evonne M. Burkholder, 82, of North Platte, died April 24, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the North Platte Berean Church with the Rev. John Stone officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Those wanting to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. , Friday, May 15, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Evonne Burkholder Service Times

Edward E. Lee, 78, of North Platte, passed away April 30, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4th, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.&nbsp; Visitation will be noon-6:00 Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Edward E. Lee, 78, of North Platte, passed away April 30, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 4th, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.&nbsp; Visitation will be noon-6:00 Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Edward E. Lee Death Notice

Barbara Lowe-Partain, age 62, of North Platte, died April 28, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen and Private family services will be at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Lowe-Partain, age 62, of North Platte, died April 28, 2020 at Great Plains Health.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen and Private family services will be at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Lowe-Partain Notice

Nondus Jean Cooper, age 88, of North Platte, died May 1, 2020 at North Platte Care Center.&nbsp; She was born December 4, 1931 to James and Bertha (Newman) Swan in Beatrice.

Jean graduated from North Platte High School in 1950.&nbsp; She married William L. Cooper on September 2, 1962.&nbsp; She loved music of all kinds, dancing and fishing.&nbsp; Jean loved people and just like her father, 'no one was a stranger'.

Jean was a member of Eagles Auxiliary #2839, Moose Auxiliary #638, American Legion Auxiliary and Water Lilly's Aquacise Class.

Survivors include , her husband William L. Cooper; stepchildren, Rocky (Brenda) Cook, Monte (David) Cook, Robin (Jerry) Patterson; six step grandchildren; 27 step great grandchildren; 4 step great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William H. Swan, Donald H. Swan and James Vernell Swan; grandmother, Emelia Newman.

Memorials are suggested to Eagles Auxiliary.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen and inurnment at Fort McPherson National Cemetery will be at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Nondus Jean Cooper, age 88, of North Platte, died May 1, 2020 at North Platte Care Center.&nbsp; She was born December 4, 1931 to James and Bertha (Newman) Swan in Beatrice.Jean graduated from North Platte High School in 1950.&nbsp; She married William L. Cooper on September 2, 1962.&nbsp; She loved music of all kinds, dancing and fishing.&nbsp; Jean loved people and just like her father, 'no one was a stranger'.Jean was a member of Eagles Auxiliary #2839, Moose Auxiliary #638, American Legion Auxiliary and Water Lilly's Aquacise Class.Survivors include , her husband William L. Cooper; stepchildren, Rocky (Brenda) Cook, Monte (David) Cook, Robin (Jerry) Patterson; six step grandchildren; 27 step great grandchildren; 4 step great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, William H. Swan, Donald H. Swan and James Vernell Swan; grandmother, Emelia Newman.Memorials are suggested to Eagles Auxiliary.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.Cremation was chosen and inurnment at Fort McPherson National Cemetery will be at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nondus Jean Cooper (1931-2020

Rachel Perez, 85, of North Platte, died April 28, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; 

Visitation will be noon-8:00 p.m. Monday May 4, 2020 with family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Rachel Perez, 85, of North Platte, died April 28, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be noon-8:00 p.m. Monday May 4, 2020 with family receiving friends from 6-8:00 p.m. at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Rachel Perez Service Times

Alice L. Orr age 86 passed away at her home in North Platte, NE April 28, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer.

Alice was born November 9, 1933 to Roy and Lillian (Dillman) Reece in Mankato, KS. Alice’s family relocated to Fort Lupton, CO where Alice spent her young years.

Alice married Kenneth M. Davis on May 24, 1952 and they had two daughters. Alice was a dedicated ranch wife and devoted mother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with friends and neighbors. Alice is a long-time member of the Twilight Twelve extension club of Stapleton, NE.

After Ken’s death in 1975 Alice moved to North Platte where she worked at ESU 16, The Ramada Inn and the North Platte country club.

Alice married Warren H. Orr on August 17, 1982. She and Warren enjoyed traveling and their lake home where they entertained family and friends.

Alice is preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers and 5 sisters, husbands Kenneth Davis and Warren Orr.

Alice is survived by her daughters, Teresa Keslar, and Laura (Milton) Sexson; one brother Larry Reece of Jewell, KS; granddaughters, Heather (Sean) Stevens and Kimberly (Euan) Stevenson; grandsons Lance (Ashely) Sexson and Spencer (Shawna) Sexson; great grandchildren, Cassie (Wade) Speck, Kyle, Abby and Megan Stevens, Parker Tegtmeier, Hailey Sexson, Wyatt Sexson, Hailey Law, Sawyer Sexson and Chayse Sexson. Great great-granddaughter, Sutton June Speck; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Eclipse Cemetery, c/o Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, PO Box 489, North Platte, NE 69103.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. CT Saturday May 2, 2020 at Eclipse Cemetery Mullen, NE. Visitation will be Friday May 1, 2020 from 12-8 p.m. The casket will be closed.

Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home of North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Alice L. Orr age 86 passed away at her home in North Platte, NE April 28, 2020 after a brief but courageous battle with lung cancer.Alice was born November 9, 1933 to Roy and Lillian (Dillman) Reece in Mankato, KS. Alice’s family relocated to Fort Lupton, CO where Alice spent her young years.Alice married Kenneth M. Davis on May 24, 1952 and they had two daughters. Alice was a dedicated ranch wife and devoted mother. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with friends and neighbors. Alice is a long-time member of the Twilight Twelve extension club of Stapleton, NE.After Ken’s death in 1975 Alice moved to North Platte where she worked at ESU 16, The Ramada Inn and the North Platte country club.Alice married Warren H. Orr on August 17, 1982. She and Warren enjoyed traveling and their lake home where they entertained family and friends.Alice is preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers and 5 sisters, husbands Kenneth Davis and Warren Orr.Alice is survived by her daughters, Teresa Keslar, and Laura (Milton) Sexson; one brother Larry Reece of Jewell, KS; granddaughters, Heather (Sean) Stevens and Kimberly (Euan) Stevenson; grandsons Lance (Ashely) Sexson and Spencer (Shawna) Sexson; great grandchildren, Cassie (Wade) Speck, Kyle, Abby and Megan Stevens, Parker Tegtmeier, Hailey Sexson, Wyatt Sexson, Hailey Law, Sawyer Sexson and Chayse Sexson. Great great-granddaughter, Sutton June Speck; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial contributions are suggested to Eclipse Cemetery, c/o Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, PO Box 489, North Platte, NE 69103.Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. CT Saturday May 2, 2020 at Eclipse Cemetery Mullen, NE. Visitation will be Friday May 1, 2020 from 12-8 p.m. The casket will be closed.Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home of North Platte, NE is in charge of arrangements.

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