Joseph “Joey” Brezenski, of North Platte, passed away on March 16, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born on March 20, 1977, in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Joey was especially loved by the children in his family. He always had time to hold a baby or play with toddlers. The older kids always knew he would play games, sports, or take them out into nature. Joey was generous with his time and money, often giving rides and help to those in need. He was known for his gentleness, his laugh, and his humor, as well as his great physical strength. He loved chopping firewood, exercising, and riding bikes.&nbsp;

Joey was an outdoorsman extraordinaire.&nbsp; He loved hunting deer, elk, and fowl in Nebraska and the surrounding states.&nbsp; His favorite times were spent hiking, camping, taking his dogs into nature for runs, exploring the American Southwest, and taking photographs of flowers, trees and scenic vistas. A thousand fish will be glad he won’t be joining them at the lake this year, since he out-fished everyone around, specializing in trout, walleye, white bass.&nbsp; He loved his dogs, owning and breeding Labradors, but his special favorite was Smokey, the best dog in the world.

Joey faced many health challenges and fought bravely to overcome each obstacle. He was a beloved son and brother who left this earth before we were ready to say goodbye. His absence is felt in every part of our lives.&nbsp;

Joey is survived by his parents, Steve and Gail Brezenski of North Platte; siblings, Steve (Jill) Brezenski, Jessie (Chris) Guidry, Andy (Teresa) Brezenski, Jerry (Michelle) Brezenski, Gail (Tyler) Brooks, Beverly (Aaron) Jarvis, Margie (Josh) Eastlick, Audrey (Jeff) Walker, and Benny (Cathy) Brezenski; as well as 33 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

A private gathering will be held on his birthday to celebrate his life, and also to welcome spring, a reminder of new life, renewal, and the beauty of nature that were such a big part of his life.

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>Joseph “Joey” Brezenski, of North Platte, passed away on March 16, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on March 20, 1977, in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp;Joey was especially loved by the children in his family. He always had time to hold a baby or play with toddlers. The older kids always knew he would play games, sports, or take them out into nature. Joey was generous with his time and money, often giving rides and help to those in need. He was known for his gentleness, his laugh, and his humor, as well as his great physical strength. He loved chopping firewood, exercising, and riding bikes.&nbsp;Joey was an outdoorsman extraordinaire.&nbsp; He loved hunting deer, elk, and fowl in Nebraska and the surrounding states.&nbsp; His favorite times were spent hiking, camping, taking his dogs into nature for runs, exploring the American Southwest, and taking photographs of flowers, trees and scenic vistas. A thousand fish will be glad he won’t be joining them at the lake this year, since he out-fished everyone around, specializing in trout, walleye, white bass.&nbsp; He loved his dogs, owning and breeding Labradors, but his special favorite was Smokey, the best dog in the world.Joey faced many health challenges and fought bravely to overcome each obstacle. He was a beloved son and brother who left this earth before we were ready to say goodbye. His absence is felt in every part of our lives.&nbsp;Joey is survived by his parents, Steve and Gail Brezenski of North Platte; siblings, Steve (Jill) Brezenski, Jessie (Chris) Guidry, Andy (Teresa) Brezenski, Jerry (Michelle) Brezenski, Gail (Tyler) Brooks, Beverly (Aaron) Jarvis, Margie (Josh) Eastlick, Audrey (Jeff) Walker, and Benny (Cathy) Brezenski; as well as 33 nieces and nephews and 4 great-nieces and nephews.&nbsp;A private gathering will be held on his birthday to celebrate his life, and also to welcome spring, a reminder of new life, renewal, and the beauty of nature that were such a big part of his life.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

Joseph "Joey" Brenzenski (1977-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn Heath, age 84, of Farnam, Nebraska died on Saturday, March 17, 2020 at her home in Farnam, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn was born on December 30, 1935 in Farnam, Nebraska, the daughter of Earl F. and Mildred E. (Hicks) Edson.&nbsp; Evelyn grew up in the Farnam area and graduated from Farnam High and then attended school at Kearney Teachers College for Normal School in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; She then started teaching at several different schools, including Farnam, District 68 south of Gothenburg, Stockville and Hershey, all in Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn married Don Heath on June 22, 1958.&nbsp; They lived in Farnam and she taught third and fourth grade for five years.&nbsp; They moved to the farm eleven miles south of Farnam in 1960.&nbsp; Their son, Galen Eugene, was born in 1966.&nbsp; She was a busy farm wife and mother, and very involved in Galen's activities.&nbsp; She went back to teaching again in 1968 and continued teaching and substitute teaching until 2001.&nbsp; The couple retired and moved into Farnam.&nbsp; Evelyn was a member of the Silver Dollar Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Neighborhood Bible Study.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her son, Galen (Cory) Heath of Farnam, Nebraska; one grandchild, Dillion Heath; and a sister, Audrey (Ron) Rousey of North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Heath; her parents; and a sister, Lois Morrison &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Farnam American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn Heath, age 84, of Farnam, Nebraska died on Saturday, March 17, 2020 at her home in Farnam, NE. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn was born on December 30, 1935 in Farnam, Nebraska, the daughter of Earl F. and Mildred E. (Hicks) Edson.&nbsp; Evelyn grew up in the Farnam area and graduated from Farnam High and then attended school at Kearney Teachers College for Normal School in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; She then started teaching at several different schools, including Farnam, District 68 south of Gothenburg, Stockville and Hershey, all in Nebraska.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn married Don Heath on June 22, 1958.&nbsp; They lived in Farnam and she taught third and fourth grade for five years.&nbsp; They moved to the farm eleven miles south of Farnam in 1960.&nbsp; Their son, Galen Eugene, was born in 1966.&nbsp; She was a busy farm wife and mother, and very involved in Galen's activities.&nbsp; She went back to teaching again in 1968 and continued teaching and substitute teaching until 2001.&nbsp; The couple retired and moved into Farnam.&nbsp; Evelyn was a member of the Silver Dollar Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Neighborhood Bible Study.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her son, Galen (Cory) Heath of Farnam, Nebraska; one grandchild, Dillion Heath; and a sister, Audrey (Ron) Rousey of North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Heath; her parents; and a sister, Lois Morrison &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Farnam American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

Evelyn Heath  (1935 - 2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monica Christine Garcia of North Platte, Nebraska left this Earth on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the age of 18. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monica was born to Yvonne Christine Niess and Sergio Caro Garcia, Sr. on November 16, 2001 in Fargo, North Dakota.&nbsp; She grew up in Fargo and Angola, Indiana where she attended elementary school.&nbsp; Her middle school years were spent in Williston, North Dakota, then high school in North Platte, Nebraska where she graduated early with the Class of 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While in school, Monica worked at local motels and the movie theater.&nbsp; She was extremely smart, artistic, kindhearted and sensitive.&nbsp; Her family was important to her and she loved them.&nbsp; Monica was inspired and loved everyone she came across.&nbsp; Her smile was infectious and she was a beautiful girl and amazing daughter who will be greatly missed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her mom, Yvonne Niess of Loganville, Georgia; her dad, Sergio Garcia, Sr. of Mexico; grandparents, John and Linda Niess of North Platte, Nebraska; siblings Perla Duenas of Loganville, Georgia, Sergio Garcia, Jr. (Lily) of North Platte, Nebraska, John Garcia of Elko, Nevada, and Christian (Sydney) Garcia of Fargo, North Dakota; her uncle Mick &amp; wife, Dawn Niess of Washington; and other family and her many friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monica was preceded in death by her stepdad, Osvaldo Duenas. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; There will be no services.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com or her memorial book may be signed at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monica Christine Garcia of North Platte, Nebraska left this Earth on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the age of 18. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monica was born to Yvonne Christine Niess and Sergio Caro Garcia, Sr. on November 16, 2001 in Fargo, North Dakota.&nbsp; She grew up in Fargo and Angola, Indiana where she attended elementary school.&nbsp; Her middle school years were spent in Williston, North Dakota, then high school in North Platte, Nebraska where she graduated early with the Class of 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;While in school, Monica worked at local motels and the movie theater.&nbsp; She was extremely smart, artistic, kindhearted and sensitive.&nbsp; Her family was important to her and she loved them.&nbsp; Monica was inspired and loved everyone she came across.&nbsp; Her smile was infectious and she was a beautiful girl and amazing daughter who will be greatly missed. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her mom, Yvonne Niess of Loganville, Georgia; her dad, Sergio Garcia, Sr. of Mexico; grandparents, John and Linda Niess of North Platte, Nebraska; siblings Perla Duenas of Loganville, Georgia, Sergio Garcia, Jr. (Lily) of North Platte, Nebraska, John Garcia of Elko, Nevada, and Christian (Sydney) Garcia of Fargo, North Dakota; her uncle Mick &amp; wife, Dawn Niess of Washington; and other family and her many friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Monica was preceded in death by her stepdad, Osvaldo Duenas. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; There will be no services.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com or her memorial book may be signed at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.

Monica Christine Garcia  (2001 - 2020



Joan Fleecs, 79, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Centennial Park&nbsp;Retirement Village on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Joan was born to Ralph and Mildred (Omey) Schuett on April 25, 1940, at&nbsp;Grand Island, Nebraska and grew up in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp; She graduated from North&nbsp;Platte High School with the Class of 1958 then attended Barns Business&nbsp;College in Denver, Colorado.

On August 29, 1959, Joan was united in marriage to Francis Fleecs in&nbsp;Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; They made their home on the farm south of Sutherland where&nbsp;she enjoyed being a homemaker.&nbsp; She and Francis eventually moved to&nbsp;North Platte in 1993.

Joan was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a loving&nbsp;wife and mother who especially loved her grandchildren and&nbsp;great-grandchildren.&nbsp; One of her favorite places to be was on the beach&nbsp;in Florida, watching the ocean.

She is survived by her husband, Francis, of North Platte; sons, Mark&nbsp;(Bridget) Fleecs, of Littleton, CO, Mike Fleecs, of Loxahatchee, FL and&nbsp;Jon Fleecs of Boynton Beach, FL; daughters, Deb (Todd) Osborn, of&nbsp;McPherson, KS and Laurie (Rich) Maciejewski, of Doniphan; 11&nbsp;grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and other family.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mildred Schuett,&nbsp;and brother, Ron Schuett.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020,&nbsp;at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp; Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. then Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Fort McPherson&nbsp;National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com&nbsp;or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp;&nbsp;Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;memorials can be made to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment&nbsp;Fund or American Cancer Society.



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Joan Fleecs, 79, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Centennial Park&nbsp;Retirement Village on Saturday, March 14, 2020.Joan was born to Ralph and Mildred (Omey) Schuett on April 25, 1940, at&nbsp;Grand Island, Nebraska and grew up in North Platte.&nbsp;&nbsp; She graduated from North&nbsp;Platte High School with the Class of 1958 then attended Barns Business&nbsp;College in Denver, Colorado.On August 29, 1959, Joan was united in marriage to Francis Fleecs in&nbsp;Sutherland, Nebraska.&nbsp; They made their home on the farm south of Sutherland where&nbsp;she enjoyed being a homemaker.&nbsp; She and Francis eventually moved to&nbsp;North Platte in 1993.Joan was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a loving&nbsp;wife and mother who especially loved her grandchildren and&nbsp;great-grandchildren.&nbsp; One of her favorite places to be was on the beach&nbsp;in Florida, watching the ocean.She is survived by her husband, Francis, of North Platte; sons, Mark&nbsp;(Bridget) Fleecs, of Littleton, CO, Mike Fleecs, of Loxahatchee, FL and&nbsp;Jon Fleecs of Boynton Beach, FL; daughters, Deb (Todd) Osborn, of&nbsp;McPherson, KS and Laurie (Rich) Maciejewski, of Doniphan; 11&nbsp;grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; and other family.Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mildred Schuett,&nbsp;and brother, Ron Schuett.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will be held Wednesday, March 18, 2020,&nbsp;at St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp; Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m. then Mass&nbsp;of Christian Burial at 10 a.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Fort McPherson&nbsp;National Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com&nbsp;or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp;&nbsp;Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;memorials can be made to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment&nbsp;Fund or American Cancer Society.

Joan Fleecs (1940-2020

Linda Jean Howell, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska left this earth on Wednesday,&nbsp;March 11, 2020.

Linda was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Frederick and Dorothy&nbsp;(Vreeland) Nehls on May 29, 1943.&nbsp; She grew up in New Jersey, living in&nbsp;Newark and Kemah Lake at Branchville, and graduated from Weequahic High&nbsp;School of Newark.&nbsp; Linda then went to work as an executive secretary for&nbsp;the CEO of a large company for three years.

On September 4, 1965, , Linda was united in marriage to Paul Ezra Howell&nbsp;in Irvington, New Jersey and they made their home in Parsippany, New Jersey where&nbsp;she managed an apartment complex for a couple years.&nbsp; They moved again&nbsp;to Kemah Lake, New Jersey for a short time, then to North Platte, Nebraska in 1971 and settled&nbsp;on an acreage southwest of town where they raised hogs.&nbsp; Linda later&nbsp;went to work for Skelly Truck Stop then the North Platte Public Schools&nbsp;Lunch Program in 1994.&nbsp; She had worked at the high school for 20 years&nbsp;and Cody School for 6 years, and during that time she worked at Taco Bell&nbsp;until they closed.&nbsp; Linda worked until she couldn't, due to illness.

She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church and was a member&nbsp;of Our Redeemer Lutheran.&nbsp; She was active in Paws-itive Partners, was a&nbsp;4H Leader, and loved fishing and camping. Linda especially loved her&nbsp;family and her fur babies.

She is survived by her children, Keith (Jenny) Howell, Craig Howell&nbsp;(friend, Kim Hasenauer) and Samantha Howell (friend, Wes Baker, all of&nbsp;North Platte, Nebraska; stepdaughters, Barbara (Richard) Demers, of Valparaiso,&nbsp;Indiana and Lori Howell Holson, of Edison, New Jersey; 16 grandchildren&nbsp;and numerous great-grandchildren; as well as other family.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; daughter-in-law,&nbsp;Melissa Howell; and her parents, Frederick and Dorothy Nehls.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; There will be no Memorial Service.&nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com or on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel&nbsp;at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, memorials are suggested to Paws-itive Partners Humane Society.

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 </figure>Linda Jean Howell, age 76, of North Platte, Nebraska left this earth on Wednesday,&nbsp;March 11, 2020.Linda was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Frederick and Dorothy&nbsp;(Vreeland) Nehls on May 29, 1943.&nbsp; She grew up in New Jersey, living in&nbsp;Newark and Kemah Lake at Branchville, and graduated from Weequahic High&nbsp;School of Newark.&nbsp; Linda then went to work as an executive secretary for&nbsp;the CEO of a large company for three years.On September 4, 1965, , Linda was united in marriage to Paul Ezra Howell&nbsp;in Irvington, New Jersey and they made their home in Parsippany, New Jersey where&nbsp;she managed an apartment complex for a couple years.&nbsp; They moved again&nbsp;to Kemah Lake, New Jersey for a short time, then to North Platte, Nebraska in 1971 and settled&nbsp;on an acreage southwest of town where they raised hogs.&nbsp; Linda later&nbsp;went to work for Skelly Truck Stop then the North Platte Public Schools&nbsp;Lunch Program in 1994.&nbsp; She had worked at the high school for 20 years&nbsp;and Cody School for 6 years, and during that time she worked at Taco Bell&nbsp;until they closed.&nbsp; Linda worked until she couldn't, due to illness.She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church and was a member&nbsp;of Our Redeemer Lutheran.&nbsp; She was active in Paws-itive Partners, was a&nbsp;4H Leader, and loved fishing and camping. Linda especially loved her&nbsp;family and her fur babies.She is survived by her children, Keith (Jenny) Howell, Craig Howell&nbsp;(friend, Kim Hasenauer) and Samantha Howell (friend, Wes Baker, all of&nbsp;North Platte, Nebraska; stepdaughters, Barbara (Richard) Demers, of Valparaiso,&nbsp;Indiana and Lori Howell Holson, of Edison, New Jersey; 16 grandchildren&nbsp;and numerous great-grandchildren; as well as other family.Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Paul; daughter-in-law,&nbsp;Melissa Howell; and her parents, Frederick and Dorothy Nehls.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; There will be no Memorial Service.&nbsp; &nbsp;The memorial book may be signed at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com or on Friday, March 20, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel&nbsp;at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, Nebraska, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, memorials are suggested to Paws-itive Partners Humane Society.

Linda Jean Howell (1943-2020

Joan K. “Jo” Callahan, 91, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away,
surrounded by her family on Friday March 13, 2020. 

She was born June 19, 1928 in Fremont, Nebraska to Ray and Gladys
(McGath) Jensen.

She married Bill Callahan on June 2, 1966 and celebrated 48 years
of marriage. Together they ranched east of Wellfleet, Nebraska.

Jo was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 60
years where she also served as a Deacon and an Elder. She also volunteered at
Great Plains Regional Hospital for over 20 years. 

She was very social and was part of several bridge clubs.
She always looked forward to her Tuesday Lunch Bunch and her Friday coffee time
with her friend Betty Jensen. Jo was a very hands on grandmother and fantastic
cook.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill
Callahan; daughter, Cornell Cooksley Wright; sister, Geraldine Jensen Sylvis;
grandson, Tad Wright; daughter-in-law, Betty J. Cooksley; and step-son, Patrick
Callahan.

She is survived by her son and his wife, Paul and Betty
(Drake) Cooksley; son-in-law, Dan Wright; grandchildren and their spouses,
Jennifer and Justin Thomas, Becky Tridle, Jed Cooksley, Greg and Ang Wright; 11
great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at
the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte with Pastor Doug Delp. Visitation
will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, March 16 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial
will be 1 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.

Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1901
W. Leota St., North Platte, NE 69101.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted
with arrangements and online condolences may be directed to
www.carpentermemorial.com

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 </figure>Joan K. “Jo” Callahan, 91, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away,
surrounded by her family on Friday March 13, 2020. She was born June 19, 1928 in Fremont, Nebraska to Ray and Gladys
(McGath) Jensen.She married Bill Callahan on June 2, 1966 and celebrated 48 years
of marriage. Together they ranched east of Wellfleet, Nebraska.Jo was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 60
years where she also served as a Deacon and an Elder. She also volunteered at
Great Plains Regional Hospital for over 20 years. She was very social and was part of several bridge clubs.
She always looked forward to her Tuesday Lunch Bunch and her Friday coffee time
with her friend Betty Jensen. Jo was a very hands on grandmother and fantastic
cook.Jo was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill
Callahan; daughter, Cornell Cooksley Wright; sister, Geraldine Jensen Sylvis;
grandson, Tad Wright; daughter-in-law, Betty J. Cooksley; and step-son, Patrick
Callahan.She is survived by her son and his wife, Paul and Betty
(Drake) Cooksley; son-in-law, Dan Wright; grandchildren and their spouses,
Jennifer and Justin Thomas, Becky Tridle, Jed Cooksley, Greg and Ang Wright; 11
great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at
the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte with Pastor Doug Delp. Visitation
will be from 5-7 p.m., Monday, March 16 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial
will be 1 p.m. prior to the funeral service at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.Memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 1901
W. Leota St., North Platte, NE 69101.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted
with arrangements and online condolences may be directed to
www.carpentermemorial.com

Joan K. "Jo" Callahan  (1928 - 2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad Alan Wright, age 48, of rural Wellfleet, Nebraska passed away at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad was born on November 13, 1971 to Dan and Cornell "Nell" (Cooksley) Wright in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; He graduated from North Platte High School in 1990.&nbsp; He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Science.&nbsp; He was employed as a locomotive engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad had a great love for the outdoors; it was his sanctuary.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, music and playing the guitar.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hobby farming, conservation, humor, pondering the meaning of things and intense speculation of and proparing for worst case scenarios.&nbsp; Above all else, Tad loved spending time with his daughters playing songs, catching toads, and teaching them about the deeper meaning of life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the AGR Ag Fraternity, National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his daughters, Cora and Ally Wright of Maywood, Nebraska; his father, Dan Wright (Linda Mueller) of North Platte, Nebraska; a brother, Greg (Angelina) Wright of Valentine, Nebraska; a sister, Jennifer (Justin) Thomas of North Platte, Nebraska; his girlfriend, Melinda Gartrell of Wallace, Nebraska; a nephew, Jackson Thomas; nieces, Layla Thomas and Harper and Hattie Wright; grandparents, Jo Callahan of North Platte, Nebraska and Barb Cooksley of Vista, California; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad was preceded in death by his mother, Cornell (Nell) Wright; and his grandparents, Fred and Velma Wright, Bill Callahan, and Frank Cooksley. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1901 West Leota Street in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; There will be a book signing with family receiving friends from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte.&nbsp; Private burial of ashes will be at a later date at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens Cemetery south of North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The family requests everyone attending the memorial service to dress in casual attire.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to support the Andrew Claymon Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament, an event that Tad loved and supported.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad Alan Wright, age 48, of rural Wellfleet, Nebraska passed away at home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad was born on November 13, 1971 to Dan and Cornell "Nell" (Cooksley) Wright in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; He graduated from North Platte High School in 1990.&nbsp; He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and received a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture Science.&nbsp; He was employed as a locomotive engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad had a great love for the outdoors; it was his sanctuary.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, music and playing the guitar.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hobby farming, conservation, humor, pondering the meaning of things and intense speculation of and proparing for worst case scenarios.&nbsp; Above all else, Tad loved spending time with his daughters playing songs, catching toads, and teaching them about the deeper meaning of life. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of the AGR Ag Fraternity, National Rifle Association, Ducks Unlimited and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his daughters, Cora and Ally Wright of Maywood, Nebraska; his father, Dan Wright (Linda Mueller) of North Platte, Nebraska; a brother, Greg (Angelina) Wright of Valentine, Nebraska; a sister, Jennifer (Justin) Thomas of North Platte, Nebraska; his girlfriend, Melinda Gartrell of Wallace, Nebraska; a nephew, Jackson Thomas; nieces, Layla Thomas and Harper and Hattie Wright; grandparents, Jo Callahan of North Platte, Nebraska and Barb Cooksley of Vista, California; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Tad was preceded in death by his mother, Cornell (Nell) Wright; and his grandparents, Fred and Velma Wright, Bill Callahan, and Frank Cooksley. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, 1901 West Leota Street in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; There will be a book signing with family receiving friends from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte.&nbsp; Private burial of ashes will be at a later date at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens Cemetery south of North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The family requests everyone attending the memorial service to dress in casual attire.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to support the Andrew Claymon Memorial Youth Fishing Tournament, an event that Tad loved and supported.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Tad Alan Wright (1971 - 2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda K. Trisdale, age 65, died on March 9, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on April 20, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joshua Crambellt and Arvella Morrissey. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her sister, Ruth Hays of Lyman, Nebraska; nephews Tucker Hays and Aaron (Tayla) Hays, both of Lyman, Nebraska; and a niece, Sandi (Chris) Brannan of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Trisdale, Jr. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be left at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on&nbsp; Friday, March 13, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Linda K. Trisdale, age 65, died on March 9, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on April 20, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joshua Crambellt and Arvella Morrissey. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her sister, Ruth Hays of Lyman, Nebraska; nephews Tucker Hays and Aaron (Tayla) Hays, both of Lyman, Nebraska; and a niece, Sandi (Chris) Brannan of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Trisdale, Jr. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be left at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on&nbsp; Friday, March 13, 2020 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.

Linda K. Trisdale  (1954 - 2020


Orrin Dean Brooks, age 76, of North Platte, died March 8, 2020 at
Great Plains Health.  He was born March 15, 1943 in Arnold, NE to
Lawrence and Mabel (Wood) Brooks.  Dean graduated from Brady High
School.  He married Anita Smith, and to this union 3 children were
born, Gary, Gerald, and Brenda.  


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Dean entered the US Army and served for 6 years, serving in Vietnam. 
After his discharge, he returned to North Platte, where he hired out
with UPRR as a carman in 1968. He continued until his retirement in
2003. In 1996, Dean married Barbara Hengen in North Platte.

Dean enjoyed
working on cars and was very mechanical.  He liked to fish in his
younger years and enjoyed reading.

Survivors include
his wife Barb of North Platte; 3 children, Gary (Brenda) Brooks,
Gerald Brooks, and Brenda (William) Hills, all of North Platte; step
children, Amy Howery, and Brad (Tami) Howery, both of North Platte;
11 grandchildren, Autin Brooks, Kylin Brooks, Jessica Reed, Nathan
Davis, Taylor Hills, Cameron Hills, Jonathon Keneipp, Rebecca
Keneipp, Nathan Howery, Breanna Wade, and Wyatt Howery; 5 great
grandchildren, Madison Reed, Aurora, John, Carson, and Quinton Davis;
a sister, Gloria (Darwin) Grooms of Bassett; and several other family
members and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and a
brother Roger Brooks.  Memorials may be directed to the Make a Wish
Foundation, or to the Goodfellow Shoe Fund.

Services will be
10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Chapel
with the Rev. James Trippett officiating.  Casual attire is requested
for the service.  Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National
Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation will be Tuesday March 10,
2020 from 12-8, with the family receiving friends from 6-8, at Adams
&amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

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Orrin Dean Brooks, age 76, of North Platte, died March 8, 2020 at
Great Plains Health. He was born March 15, 1943 in Arnold, NE to
Lawrence and Mabel (Wood) Brooks. Dean graduated from Brady High
School. He married Anita Smith, and to this union 3 children were
born, Gary, Gerald, and Brenda. 
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Dean entered the US Army and served for 6 years, serving in Vietnam. 
After his discharge, he returned to North Platte, where he hired out
with UPRR as a carman in 1968. He continued until his retirement in
2003. In 1996, Dean married Barbara Hengen in North Platte.Dean enjoyed
working on cars and was very mechanical. He liked to fish in his
younger years and enjoyed reading.Survivors include
his wife Barb of North Platte; 3 children, Gary (Brenda) Brooks,
Gerald Brooks, and Brenda (William) Hills, all of North Platte; step
children, Amy Howery, and Brad (Tami) Howery, both of North Platte;
11 grandchildren, Autin Brooks, Kylin Brooks, Jessica Reed, Nathan
Davis, Taylor Hills, Cameron Hills, Jonathon Keneipp, Rebecca
Keneipp, Nathan Howery, Breanna Wade, and Wyatt Howery; 5 great
grandchildren, Madison Reed, Aurora, John, Carson, and Quinton Davis;
a sister, Gloria (Darwin) Grooms of Bassett; and several other family
members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a
brother Roger Brooks. Memorials may be directed to the Make a Wish
Foundation, or to the Goodfellow Shoe Fund.Services will be
10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Chapel
with the Rev. James Trippett officiating. Casual attire is requested
for the service. Inurnment will be at Fort McPherson National
Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Tuesday March 10,
2020 from 12-8, with the family receiving friends from 6-8, at Adams
&amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Orrin Dean Brooks (1943-2020



Roy Ervin 'Bud' Booker, 83, of North Platte, passed away at Centennial&nbsp;Care Retirement Village in North Platte on Saturday, March 7, 2020.

Roy was born February 22,&nbsp; 1937, to Dean and Mattie (Klinkman) Booker in&nbsp;Callaway, NE.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm outside of Callaway until the family&nbsp;moved into town his freshman year. Roy went on to graduate from Callaway&nbsp;High School in 1955.

He worked for Arrow Seed Company, Kansas-Nebraska Gas Company and the&nbsp;Co-op in Arnold until he hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad,&nbsp;working as a sheet metal worker until he retired.

On September 1, 1957, Roy was united in marriage to Wanda Joyce Harris&nbsp;in Broken Bow and the couple had five children.&nbsp; They lived in various&nbsp;Nebraska communities including Broken Bow, Ansley and Arnold until 1980&nbsp;when they settled in North Platte with Roy's job on the railroad.

Roy attended the North Platte Berean Church, was a past member of the&nbsp;Broken Bow Elks, and served as a volunteer fireman in Broken Bow, Ansley&nbsp;and Arnold.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and bowled on a&nbsp;league.&nbsp; In his later years, Roy liked going out to eat on Sundays and&nbsp;always loved watching his kids and grandkids play sports.&nbsp; He was a&nbsp;great handyman and a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa.

He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of North Platte; children, Mike&nbsp;(Paula) Booker, of Broken Bow, and Greg (Jill) Booker, Rod (Kerri)&nbsp;Booker and Marcie (Mike) Morrell, all of North Platte; grandchildren,&nbsp;Joshua (Lindsey) Booker, Tyler (Lexi) Booker, Morgan (Spencer) Olson,&nbsp;Brittany (Nick) Cox, Landon Booker, Logan Booker, Brandie Booker, Miles&nbsp;Morrell, Mattie Morrell and Melissa McTygue; nine great-grandchildren;&nbsp;sister, Rose Hirsch, of North Platte; brothers-in-law, Charles (Kathi)&nbsp;Harris, of Littleton, CO, and Rex (Jan) Harris, of Little Rock, AR;&nbsp;sisters-in-law, Shirley Reiker, of North Platte and Kerry (Jim) Slagle,&nbsp;of Fairfield, IA; as well as other family.

Roy was preceded in death by his infant son, Randall Roy Booker;&nbsp;parents, Dean and Mattie; brothers, Glen, Robert and Gerald Booker; and&nbsp;sisters, Marie Booker, Dorothy Morrison and Ruth Henderson.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday,&nbsp;March 14, 2020, at the North Platte Berean Church with Pastor John Stone&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be later in the Broken Bow Cemetery.&nbsp; The&nbsp;memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at the church.&nbsp; Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu&nbsp;of flowers, memorials are to Maranatha Bible Camp.



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Roy Ervin 'Bud' Booker, 83, of North Platte, passed away at Centennial&nbsp;Care Retirement Village in North Platte on Saturday, March 7, 2020.Roy was born February 22,&nbsp; 1937, to Dean and Mattie (Klinkman) Booker in&nbsp;Callaway, NE.&nbsp; He grew up on a farm outside of Callaway until the family&nbsp;moved into town his freshman year. Roy went on to graduate from Callaway&nbsp;High School in 1955.He worked for Arrow Seed Company, Kansas-Nebraska Gas Company and the&nbsp;Co-op in Arnold until he hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad,&nbsp;working as a sheet metal worker until he retired.On September 1, 1957, Roy was united in marriage to Wanda Joyce Harris&nbsp;in Broken Bow and the couple had five children.&nbsp; They lived in various&nbsp;Nebraska communities including Broken Bow, Ansley and Arnold until 1980&nbsp;when they settled in North Platte with Roy's job on the railroad.Roy attended the North Platte Berean Church, was a past member of the&nbsp;Broken Bow Elks, and served as a volunteer fireman in Broken Bow, Ansley&nbsp;and Arnold.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and bowled on a&nbsp;league.&nbsp; In his later years, Roy liked going out to eat on Sundays and&nbsp;always loved watching his kids and grandkids play sports.&nbsp; He was a&nbsp;great handyman and a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa.He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of North Platte; children, Mike&nbsp;(Paula) Booker, of Broken Bow, and Greg (Jill) Booker, Rod (Kerri)&nbsp;Booker and Marcie (Mike) Morrell, all of North Platte; grandchildren,&nbsp;Joshua (Lindsey) Booker, Tyler (Lexi) Booker, Morgan (Spencer) Olson,&nbsp;Brittany (Nick) Cox, Landon Booker, Logan Booker, Brandie Booker, Miles&nbsp;Morrell, Mattie Morrell and Melissa McTygue; nine great-grandchildren;&nbsp;sister, Rose Hirsch, of North Platte; brothers-in-law, Charles (Kathi)&nbsp;Harris, of Littleton, CO, and Rex (Jan) Harris, of Little Rock, AR;&nbsp;sisters-in-law, Shirley Reiker, of North Platte and Kerry (Jim) Slagle,&nbsp;of Fairfield, IA; as well as other family.Roy was preceded in death by his infant son, Randall Roy Booker;&nbsp;parents, Dean and Mattie; brothers, Glen, Robert and Gerald Booker; and&nbsp;sisters, Marie Booker, Dorothy Morrison and Ruth Henderson.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday,&nbsp;March 14, 2020, at the North Platte Berean Church with Pastor John Stone&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be later in the Broken Bow Cemetery.&nbsp; The&nbsp;memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at the church.&nbsp; Odean&nbsp;Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; In lieu&nbsp;of flowers, memorials are to Maranatha Bible Camp.

Roy Ervin 'Bud' Booker (1937-2020



Carmen Quinonez, age 74, of North Platte passed away with her family by&nbsp;her side on Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Carmen was born July 17, 1945, to Rafael and Victoria (Godina) Martinez&nbsp;in Noria De Angeles, Zacatecas, Mexico.&nbsp; When she was 8 years old, the&nbsp;family moved to the United States, living in Texas, Washington then&nbsp;Nebraska.&nbsp; The family settled in Hershey in the late 1950's where Carmen&nbsp;grew up and attended school.

She worked for TRW in Ogallala and married David Angel Diaz. They moved&nbsp;to Kansas for a while then returned to Nebraska where they lived in&nbsp;North Platte. Carmen worked as a housekeeper at Howard Johnson's and was&nbsp;a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.

On August 26, 2011, Carmen married Angel Quinonez in North Platte where&nbsp;they made their home.&nbsp; She was a collector of angels and plants and&nbsp;enjoyed cooking, playing Keno, listening to Spanish music and singing.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved her family, especially her grand-kids, and being called&nbsp;"Grandma Carmen".

She leaves behind her husband, Angel, and sons, Henry Diaz (Brenda&nbsp;Christensen, David Diaz, Tony (Kari) Diaz and Chris Perez, all of North&nbsp;Platte, and Rogelio Diaz, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Sasha Diaz,&nbsp;Christian Diaz, Rylea Diaz, Angel Diaz and Rose Diaz; brothers, Ralph&nbsp;(Genoveva) Martinez, of Hershey, Phil Martinez, of North Platte, Frank&nbsp;Martinez, of Wood River, and Tony (Maya) Martinez, of Thatcher, Arizona;&nbsp;sisters, Kathy (Anthony) Michele, of Bellevue, and San Juana (Stuart)&nbsp;Marshall, Rosie (Martin) Rodriguez and Rita Martinez, all of North&nbsp;Platte; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and other family.&nbsp;Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Victoria&nbsp;Martinez; brother, Jerry Martinez; granddaughter, Cydney Diaz; her first&nbsp;husband, Angel Diaz; niece, Catina Martinez; and grandmother, Carlota&nbsp;Rodriguez.

Services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at St. Patrick's Catholic&nbsp;Church beginning with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass of&nbsp;Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be 9&nbsp;a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which&nbsp;is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com.



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Carmen Quinonez, age 74, of North Platte passed away with her family by&nbsp;her side on Sunday, March 8, 2020.Carmen was born July 17, 1945, to Rafael and Victoria (Godina) Martinez&nbsp;in Noria De Angeles, Zacatecas, Mexico.&nbsp; When she was 8 years old, the&nbsp;family moved to the United States, living in Texas, Washington then&nbsp;Nebraska.&nbsp; The family settled in Hershey in the late 1950's where Carmen&nbsp;grew up and attended school.She worked for TRW in Ogallala and married David Angel Diaz. They moved&nbsp;to Kansas for a while then returned to Nebraska where they lived in&nbsp;North Platte. Carmen worked as a housekeeper at Howard Johnson's and was&nbsp;a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.On August 26, 2011, Carmen married Angel Quinonez in North Platte where&nbsp;they made their home.&nbsp; She was a collector of angels and plants and&nbsp;enjoyed cooking, playing Keno, listening to Spanish music and singing.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved her family, especially her grand-kids, and being called&nbsp;"Grandma Carmen".She leaves behind her husband, Angel, and sons, Henry Diaz (Brenda&nbsp;Christensen, David Diaz, Tony (Kari) Diaz and Chris Perez, all of North&nbsp;Platte, and Rogelio Diaz, of Lincoln; grandchildren, Sasha Diaz,&nbsp;Christian Diaz, Rylea Diaz, Angel Diaz and Rose Diaz; brothers, Ralph&nbsp;(Genoveva) Martinez, of Hershey, Phil Martinez, of North Platte, Frank&nbsp;Martinez, of Wood River, and Tony (Maya) Martinez, of Thatcher, Arizona;&nbsp;sisters, Kathy (Anthony) Michele, of Bellevue, and San Juana (Stuart)&nbsp;Marshall, Rosie (Martin) Rodriguez and Rita Martinez, all of North&nbsp;Platte; as well as many loving nieces, nephews and other family.&nbsp;Carmen was preceded in death by her parents, Rafael and Victoria&nbsp;Martinez; brother, Jerry Martinez; granddaughter, Cydney Diaz; her first&nbsp;husband, Angel Diaz; niece, Catina Martinez; and grandmother, Carlota&nbsp;Rodriguez.Services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at St. Patrick's Catholic&nbsp;Church beginning with a Rosary at 10:30 a.m. followed by Mass of&nbsp;Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be 9&nbsp;a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which&nbsp;is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;odeanchapel.com.

Carmen Quinonez (1945-2020



Ruth was born in North Platte on April 27, 1960 to parents, Richard and Elizabeth (Knoll) Garner; she was the youngest of nine children.&nbsp; She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1978.&nbsp; She married her best friend, Joe Brown on July 8, 1978.&nbsp; They raised two daughters, Suny and Chauncey, and four sons, Skye, Tel, Kaihden, and Alex.

Ruth was a passionate follower of Christ.&nbsp; She loved her church family at The Crossing Fellowship and was always sharing Christ’s love with everyone she met.&nbsp; Ruth loved to quilt and working on crafts. Her quilts were a true expression of her love for whomever received them.&nbsp; Ruth raised and bred Standard Poodles later in life.&nbsp; She was always so excited to find forever homes for her puppies and to bring joy to the families that took her puppies.&nbsp; Ruth worked for several years as a CNA/MedAid at Hilltop Estates.&nbsp; Ruth loved her residents and it showed in the work she did. &nbsp;

Survivors include her husband Joe Brown of Gothenburg; her daughter Suny Brown of Gothenburg; her son Skye (Brittany) Brown of Columbus; her daughter Chauncey Brown of Gothenburg; her son Tel (Paula) Brown of Gothenburg; her son Kaihden Brown of Lincoln; her son Alex Garner of Omaha; her siblings Gary (Phylis) Garner of Gothenburg; Ken (Deb) Garner of Chadron; Glenn (Stacey) Garner of Mullen; Al (Jeanie) Garner of Estes Park; Mary Ann (Nick) Rudloff of Crawford, Don (Carolyn) Garner of Sioux City; brothers-in-law Howard (Patty) Brown of Sidney and Tim (Tammy) Brown of Cozad; five grandchildren, Dewley, Paisley, Arya, Radley, and Faye and numerous nieces and nephews.

Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Elizabeth Garner; her parents-in-law Earl and Frankie Brown; her brother Doug Garner; her sister Joyce Mizner; her brother-in-law Jim Mizner; her sister-in-law Iva Imler; her nephew Tim Garner; and her niece Laura Garner.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm..

Services will be held at The Crossing Fellowship, March 11, 2020 at 11:00 am with Eric Most officiating. &nbsp;

Interment will follow in the Plainview Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

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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Ruth was born in North Platte on April 27, 1960 to parents, Richard and Elizabeth (Knoll) Garner; she was the youngest of nine children.&nbsp; She graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1978.&nbsp; She married her best friend, Joe Brown on July 8, 1978.&nbsp; They raised two daughters, Suny and Chauncey, and four sons, Skye, Tel, Kaihden, and Alex.Ruth was a passionate follower of Christ.&nbsp; She loved her church family at The Crossing Fellowship and was always sharing Christ’s love with everyone she met.&nbsp; Ruth loved to quilt and working on crafts. Her quilts were a true expression of her love for whomever received them.&nbsp; Ruth raised and bred Standard Poodles later in life.&nbsp; She was always so excited to find forever homes for her puppies and to bring joy to the families that took her puppies.&nbsp; Ruth worked for several years as a CNA/MedAid at Hilltop Estates.&nbsp; Ruth loved her residents and it showed in the work she did. &nbsp;Survivors include her husband Joe Brown of Gothenburg; her daughter Suny Brown of Gothenburg; her son Skye (Brittany) Brown of Columbus; her daughter Chauncey Brown of Gothenburg; her son Tel (Paula) Brown of Gothenburg; her son Kaihden Brown of Lincoln; her son Alex Garner of Omaha; her siblings Gary (Phylis) Garner of Gothenburg; Ken (Deb) Garner of Chadron; Glenn (Stacey) Garner of Mullen; Al (Jeanie) Garner of Estes Park; Mary Ann (Nick) Rudloff of Crawford, Don (Carolyn) Garner of Sioux City; brothers-in-law Howard (Patty) Brown of Sidney and Tim (Tammy) Brown of Cozad; five grandchildren, Dewley, Paisley, Arya, Radley, and Faye and numerous nieces and nephews.Ruth is preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Elizabeth Garner; her parents-in-law Earl and Frankie Brown; her brother Doug Garner; her sister Joyce Mizner; her brother-in-law Jim Mizner; her sister-in-law Iva Imler; her nephew Tim Garner; and her niece Laura Garner.Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm..Services will be held at The Crossing Fellowship, March 11, 2020 at 11:00 am with Eric Most officiating. &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Plainview Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska.Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.To sign the online guest book, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.blasestrauser.com/" target="_blank">www.blasestrauser.com</a>.

Ruth Brown (1960-2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas Lowell Brydon, age 59, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died March 3, 2020 at Emerald Care &amp; Rehab Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born February 19, 1961 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, son of Donn Clair and Helen Kathryn (Grubb) Brydon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas grew up in Slippery Rock and graduated from Slippery Rock High School and later attended Slippery Rock University. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas moved to Nebraska in 2011 to be closer to his remaining family.&nbsp; He made his home in the Cozad area until his health failed and he was moved to Grand Island.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed spending time reading his bible.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his aunt, Darla McPaul of West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, his aunt, Lida Anne Grubb of Lexington, Nebraska, special cousin and caretaker Diane James of Gothenburg, Nebraska and her daughter Casey James of Gothenburg; along with numerous cousins and extended family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas was preceded in death by father, Donn Clair Brydon, mother, Helen Kathryn Brydon, sister, Joanna, brother, Jonathon Brydon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas will be buried in the Slippery Rock Cemetery in Pennsylvania with his parents at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas Lowell Brydon, age 59, of Grand Island, Nebraska, died March 3, 2020 at Emerald Care &amp; Rehab Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He was born February 19, 1961 in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, son of Donn Clair and Helen Kathryn (Grubb) Brydon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas grew up in Slippery Rock and graduated from Slippery Rock High School and later attended Slippery Rock University. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas moved to Nebraska in 2011 to be closer to his remaining family.&nbsp; He made his home in the Cozad area until his health failed and he was moved to Grand Island.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;He had an amazing sense of humor and enjoyed spending time reading his bible.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his aunt, Darla McPaul of West Sunbury, Pennsylvania, his aunt, Lida Anne Grubb of Lexington, Nebraska, special cousin and caretaker Diane James of Gothenburg, Nebraska and her daughter Casey James of Gothenburg; along with numerous cousins and extended family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas was preceded in death by father, Donn Clair Brydon, mother, Helen Kathryn Brydon, sister, Joanna, brother, Jonathon Brydon. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Thomas will be buried in the Slippery Rock Cemetery in Pennsylvania with his parents at a later date.&nbsp;

Thomas Lowell Brydon (1961 - 2020



Jerald 'Buzz' Francis Goedert, 81, of Sutherland, Nebraska died at Oshkosh, Nebraska on&nbsp;February 25, 2020.&nbsp; In keeping with Jerry's wishes, cremation was chosen&nbsp;and a private family inurnment was held in Fort McPherson National&nbsp;Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial in celebration&nbsp;of Jerry's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Sagar. The memorial&nbsp;book may be signed at odeanchapel.com and at the church.&nbsp; Condolences&nbsp;may be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 South Sycamore, North Platte&nbsp;&nbsp;NE&nbsp; 69101, which is in charge of arrangements.



Jerald 'Buzz' Francis Goedert, 81, of Sutherland, Nebraska died at Oshkosh, Nebraska on&nbsp;February 25, 2020.&nbsp; In keeping with Jerry's wishes, cremation was chosen&nbsp;and a private family inurnment was held in Fort McPherson National&nbsp;Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial in celebration&nbsp;of Jerry's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2020, at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Celebrant Father Sagar. The memorial&nbsp;book may be signed at odeanchapel.com and at the church.&nbsp; Condolences&nbsp;may be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 South Sycamore, North Platte&nbsp;&nbsp;NE&nbsp; 69101, which is in charge of arrangements.

Jerald 'Buzz' Francis Goedert Funeral Notice

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lois J. Bellinger, age 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on September 29, 1928. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Avenue in Gothenburg on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Internment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to Stone Hearth Estates, Gothenburg Senior Center or St. John's Lutheran Church.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Lois J. Bellinger, age 91, of Gothenburg, Nebraska died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on September 29, 1928. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Sunday, March 15, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be held at First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Avenue in Gothenburg on Monday, March 16, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Internment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to Stone Hearth Estates, Gothenburg Senior Center or St. John's Lutheran Church.

Lois J. (Moody) Bellinger  (1928 - 2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera V. "Vera" Holmquist Keith, age 95, of North Platte passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on April 6, 1924 to&nbsp; Judith and Clairfay Martinez at Gretna, Louisiana. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera married Roy Holmquist onOctober 27, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana.&nbsp; To this union 2 sons were born.&nbsp; She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and devoted to her faith and Holy Spirit Catholic Church.&nbsp; She married Fred Keith on March 3, 1981 in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and has made lots of afghans through the years.&nbsp; She also loved making doilies and tablecloths for family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where she was very involved in the activities there, and volunteered for local Cancer Survivors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She worked at J.M. McDonald's Department Store and Daylight Donuts Shop. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and friends.&nbsp; She also enjoyed bowling and playing pinochle with her pinochle club and playing Sequence with her two grandsons.&nbsp; She grew the most beautiful roses ever seen. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her son, Larry and wife Gloria Holmquist of North Platte, Nebraska; two grandsons, Jim Holmquist of Lincoln, Nebraska and Rich Holmquist of North Platte, Nebraska; a step-son and his wife, Ted and Linda Keith of North Platte, Nebraska; three step-granddaughters, Shawna, Missy and Kristie; nieces Kay Gibbons of North Platte, Nebraska and Judy Townsend of New Orleans, Louisiana; nephews George Martin of Cumming, Georgia and Tommy Koops of Woodlands, Texas; and special friends Marion Keith and Renee Hanna. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Roy and Fred; a son, Joseph; brothers Gilbert, Hannon, Carlton, and Herman Martinez; sisters Pearl Holmquist and Eunice Rehm. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Vidya Sagar celebrating.&nbsp; A Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2719 West E Street in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials can be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church or the donor's choice.&nbsp; Online condolences can be shared at carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera V. "Vera" Holmquist Keith, age 95, of North Platte passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on April 6, 1924 to&nbsp; Judith and Clairfay Martinez at Gretna, Louisiana. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera married Roy Holmquist onOctober 27, 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana.&nbsp; To this union 2 sons were born.&nbsp; She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and devoted to her faith and Holy Spirit Catholic Church.&nbsp; She married Fred Keith on March 3, 1981 in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and has made lots of afghans through the years.&nbsp; She also loved making doilies and tablecloths for family and friends. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church where she was very involved in the activities there, and volunteered for local Cancer Survivors. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She worked at J.M. McDonald's Department Store and Daylight Donuts Shop. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and friends.&nbsp; She also enjoyed bowling and playing pinochle with her pinochle club and playing Sequence with her two grandsons.&nbsp; She grew the most beautiful roses ever seen. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by her son, Larry and wife Gloria Holmquist of North Platte, Nebraska; two grandsons, Jim Holmquist of Lincoln, Nebraska and Rich Holmquist of North Platte, Nebraska; a step-son and his wife, Ted and Linda Keith of North Platte, Nebraska; three step-granddaughters, Shawna, Missy and Kristie; nieces Kay Gibbons of North Platte, Nebraska and Judy Townsend of New Orleans, Louisiana; nephews George Martin of Cumming, Georgia and Tommy Koops of Woodlands, Texas; and special friends Marion Keith and Renee Hanna. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Elvera was preceded in death by her parents; her two husbands, Roy and Fred; a son, Joseph; brothers Gilbert, Hannon, Carlton, and Herman Martinez; sisters Pearl Holmquist and Eunice Rehm. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with the Reverend Vidya Sagar celebrating.&nbsp; A Rosary will be at 10:30 a.m. prior to Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2719 West E Street in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials can be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church or the donor's choice.&nbsp; Online condolences can be shared at carpentermemorial.com.&nbsp; Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Elvera V. "Vera" Holmquist Keith  (1924 - 2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlena A. Nichelson, age 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska died on February 26, 2020 at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Society in Kearney, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on November 4, 1934 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Rubin and Alvina (Miller) Keil. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She grew up in Russell, Kansas and graduated from Bunker High School.&nbsp; Arlena pursued life as a cook and at several factories.&nbsp; She married Francis Ivan Bridges in Russell, Kansas on November 21, 1955 and to this union six children were born:&nbsp; Barb, Jenny, Ivan, Pam, Todd, and Tina.&nbsp; Grandchildren came along to join the circle of love.&nbsp; Those that knew her best called her grandma.....to us she was strong willed, tender, tough and strong.&nbsp; She loved everyone just as they were.&nbsp; A favorite memory was to go downtown with grandma and she would always get you a treat.&nbsp; Grandma always made sure she told you how much she loved you after each visit or phone call. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlena was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband Ron Nichelson; son Ivan Bridges; grandson Tony Earlich; brothers Eugene, Lester, Glenn and Jerry Keil; a sister Maryann Keil; and granddaughter Gretchen Joan Furrow. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Ehrlich of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Jennifer Bridges, Pam Gage, and Tina Bridges; her son, Todd Bridges; a brother, Gary Keil; 13 grandchildren, Timothy Bridges, Johnathan Bridges, David Bridges, Shelly Bridges, Gary Aller, Alicia Aller, Jeremy Aller, Matthew Aller, Tony Erlich, Shauna Erlich, Nichole Furrow, Misty (Shana) Roberts, Jessica Gage, Shana (Ansely) Bridges, and Ryan Bridges; numerous great grandchildren and other extended family and friends.&nbsp; She will be deeply missed by all. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlena was a member of the American Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at American Lutheran Cemetery on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. with Eric Most officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the family to help with the funeral expenses in care of Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, Nebraska 69138. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlena A. Nichelson, age 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska died on February 26, 2020 at St. Luke's Good Samaritan Society in Kearney, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on November 4, 1934 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Rubin and Alvina (Miller) Keil. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She grew up in Russell, Kansas and graduated from Bunker High School.&nbsp; Arlena pursued life as a cook and at several factories.&nbsp; She married Francis Ivan Bridges in Russell, Kansas on November 21, 1955 and to this union six children were born:&nbsp; Barb, Jenny, Ivan, Pam, Todd, and Tina.&nbsp; Grandchildren came along to join the circle of love.&nbsp; Those that knew her best called her grandma.....to us she was strong willed, tender, tough and strong.&nbsp; She loved everyone just as they were.&nbsp; A favorite memory was to go downtown with grandma and she would always get you a treat.&nbsp; Grandma always made sure she told you how much she loved you after each visit or phone call. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlena was preceded in death by her mother and father; her husband Ron Nichelson; son Ivan Bridges; grandson Tony Earlich; brothers Eugene, Lester, Glenn and Jerry Keil; a sister Maryann Keil; and granddaughter Gretchen Joan Furrow. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Ehrlich of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Jennifer Bridges, Pam Gage, and Tina Bridges; her son, Todd Bridges; a brother, Gary Keil; 13 grandchildren, Timothy Bridges, Johnathan Bridges, David Bridges, Shelly Bridges, Gary Aller, Alicia Aller, Jeremy Aller, Matthew Aller, Tony Erlich, Shauna Erlich, Nichole Furrow, Misty (Shana) Roberts, Jessica Gage, Shana (Ansely) Bridges, and Ryan Bridges; numerous great grandchildren and other extended family and friends.&nbsp; She will be deeply missed by all. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Arlena was a member of the American Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at American Lutheran Cemetery on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. with Eric Most officiating. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the family to help with the funeral expenses in care of Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, Nebraska 69138. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

Arlena A. Nichelson  (1934 - 2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee Nichols, age 81, of North Platte, Nebraska died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on March 10, 1938 to Leo Martin and Florence Martha (Waechter) Prauner.&nbsp; She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1956, then attended Norfolk Junior College, graduating in 1958.&nbsp; After her schooling, she went to work in Norfolk. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On June 19, 1960, Mary Lee was united in marriage to Jack Lee Nichols at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska.&nbsp; The couple lived in Norfolk where Mary Lee stayed home with the kids.&nbsp; The family moved to Chadron, Nebraska in 1970, then to Morrill, Nebraska in 1987 with Jack's job on the railroad.&nbsp; They moved again in 1991 to North Platte, Nebraska where they have lived ever since. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee was active in her church, Our Redeemer Lutheran, and the North Platte community where she helped with Meals on Wheels and Compassionate Friends.&nbsp; Jack and Mary Lee could often be seen at the Senior center on Wednesday evenings for the dances, he liked dancing and she liked watching. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee loved gardening, nature watching, feeding the bird and dogs.&nbsp; She was a fan of Nebraska sports and enjoyed watching sports on television.&nbsp; She also like going to garage sales and thrift stores.&nbsp; Mary Lee was a great wife and mother who loved her family, especially her grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She leaves behind her husband, Jack, and daughter Kimberly Nichols of North Platte; her son Jeff (Sarah) Nichols of Fredricksburg, Texas; grandchildren Elizabeth (Kevin) Clink, Robert J.M. Gardner, and Adeline Gardner; sisters Lola (Tom) Brockman of Norfolk, Nebraska and Joyce Evener of Bellevue, Nebraska; as well as other family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee was preceded in death by her son, Merritt; a brother-in-law, Nile Evener; and her parents, Leo and Florence Prauner. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Orphan Grain Train or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee Nichols, age 81, of North Platte, Nebraska died unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on March 10, 1938 to Leo Martin and Florence Martha (Waechter) Prauner.&nbsp; She graduated from Battle Creek High School in 1956, then attended Norfolk Junior College, graduating in 1958.&nbsp; After her schooling, she went to work in Norfolk. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On June 19, 1960, Mary Lee was united in marriage to Jack Lee Nichols at St. John's Lutheran Church in Battle Creek, Nebraska.&nbsp; The couple lived in Norfolk where Mary Lee stayed home with the kids.&nbsp; The family moved to Chadron, Nebraska in 1970, then to Morrill, Nebraska in 1987 with Jack's job on the railroad.&nbsp; They moved again in 1991 to North Platte, Nebraska where they have lived ever since. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee was active in her church, Our Redeemer Lutheran, and the North Platte community where she helped with Meals on Wheels and Compassionate Friends.&nbsp; Jack and Mary Lee could often be seen at the Senior center on Wednesday evenings for the dances, he liked dancing and she liked watching. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee loved gardening, nature watching, feeding the bird and dogs.&nbsp; She was a fan of Nebraska sports and enjoyed watching sports on television.&nbsp; She also like going to garage sales and thrift stores.&nbsp; Mary Lee was a great wife and mother who loved her family, especially her grandchildren. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She leaves behind her husband, Jack, and daughter Kimberly Nichols of North Platte; her son Jeff (Sarah) Nichols of Fredricksburg, Texas; grandchildren Elizabeth (Kevin) Clink, Robert J.M. Gardner, and Adeline Gardner; sisters Lola (Tom) Brockman of Norfolk, Nebraska and Joyce Evener of Bellevue, Nebraska; as well as other family. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Lee was preceded in death by her son, Merritt; a brother-in-law, Nile Evener; and her parents, Leo and Florence Prauner. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Monday, March 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Orphan Grain Train or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Mary Lee Nichols  (1938 - 2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dee Ann loved helping people and fully embraced a life full of action, caring and giving.&nbsp; She died in her McCullough Family home in Brady, Nebraska on Thursday, February 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and cats.&nbsp; Born March 9, 1939 in Newton, Kansas, she was preceded in death by her mother, Miriam McCullough Green and her father, John Dee Green.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lane Birkel, her four children Rebecca Birkel (Ronald Hancock) of Bettystown, Ireland, Jeffrey Birkel (Karla Dinh-Birkel) of Peoria, Illinois, Laura Desmarais (Tom) of San Mateo, California, and Mary Birkel (Jason Schneiderman) of Portola Valley, California; and six grandchildren, Katherine, Matthew, Michael, Andrew, Liam, and Finn. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Having graduated Brady High School in 1956, she went on to receive a B.S. in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1961.&nbsp; From 1964 through 1970 she taught Physical Education part-time at Pius 10th High School in Lincoln, Nebraska where she is remembered for starting and coaching the Thunderettes girls dance team, which is still active today, over 50 years later.&nbsp; After moving to Muncie, Indiana in 1970, she joined her husband teaching at Ball State University, receiving a M.S. Degree in Education in 1975 and began her Ball State career as a P.E. Instructor in 1977.&nbsp; In 1985, she received the title of Assistant Professor after completing an additional 46 hours of graduate studies.&nbsp; She was best known for starting the Yoga Program at Ball State, having personally instructed over 6,000 students in her career.&nbsp; It quickly became the most popular and desired class on campus and she was voted Ball State's favorite professor by the student body.&nbsp; Dee Ann was also very active in exercise and health for older adults, having initiated the minors program for Physical Activity for Older Adults.&nbsp; She was an author of the first Hatha Yoga college text book "Hatha Yoga: Developing the Body, Mind, and Inner Self" and the book "Forever Fit: A Step by Step Guide for the Older Adult."&nbsp; She started the exercise program for Ball State University retirees and gave many, many talks, conference presentations, and publications too numerous to list during the course of her 24 year teaching career.&nbsp; She and her husband retired together in 2001 and moved to her childhood home in Brady, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 2005 she began her quest to found the Brady Public Library which opened in 2007 and where she also served as one of the librarians until 2017. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska officiated by the Reverend Joshua Brown with burial in the McCullough Family Cemetery just south of Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Rosary following at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials in Dee Ann's honor may be made to the Brady Public Library or the Alzheimer's Association. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dee Ann will be missed by many, but her memory and actions will live on in the lives of all the people she touched throughout her life.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dee Ann loved helping people and fully embraced a life full of action, caring and giving.&nbsp; She died in her McCullough Family home in Brady, Nebraska on Thursday, February 20, 2020 surrounded by her loving family and cats.&nbsp; Born March 9, 1939 in Newton, Kansas, she was preceded in death by her mother, Miriam McCullough Green and her father, John Dee Green.&nbsp; She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lane Birkel, her four children Rebecca Birkel (Ronald Hancock) of Bettystown, Ireland, Jeffrey Birkel (Karla Dinh-Birkel) of Peoria, Illinois, Laura Desmarais (Tom) of San Mateo, California, and Mary Birkel (Jason Schneiderman) of Portola Valley, California; and six grandchildren, Katherine, Matthew, Michael, Andrew, Liam, and Finn. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Having graduated Brady High School in 1956, she went on to receive a B.S. in Education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1961.&nbsp; From 1964 through 1970 she taught Physical Education part-time at Pius 10th High School in Lincoln, Nebraska where she is remembered for starting and coaching the Thunderettes girls dance team, which is still active today, over 50 years later.&nbsp; After moving to Muncie, Indiana in 1970, she joined her husband teaching at Ball State University, receiving a M.S. Degree in Education in 1975 and began her Ball State career as a P.E. Instructor in 1977.&nbsp; In 1985, she received the title of Assistant Professor after completing an additional 46 hours of graduate studies.&nbsp; She was best known for starting the Yoga Program at Ball State, having personally instructed over 6,000 students in her career.&nbsp; It quickly became the most popular and desired class on campus and she was voted Ball State's favorite professor by the student body.&nbsp; Dee Ann was also very active in exercise and health for older adults, having initiated the minors program for Physical Activity for Older Adults.&nbsp; She was an author of the first Hatha Yoga college text book "Hatha Yoga: Developing the Body, Mind, and Inner Self" and the book "Forever Fit: A Step by Step Guide for the Older Adult."&nbsp; She started the exercise program for Ball State University retirees and gave many, many talks, conference presentations, and publications too numerous to list during the course of her 24 year teaching career.&nbsp; She and her husband retired together in 2001 and moved to her childhood home in Brady, Nebraska.&nbsp; In 2005 she began her quest to found the Brady Public Library which opened in 2007 and where she also served as one of the librarians until 2017. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in North Platte, Nebraska officiated by the Reverend Joshua Brown with burial in the McCullough Family Cemetery just south of Maxwell, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, Nebraska from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Rosary following at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials in Dee Ann's honor may be made to the Brady Public Library or the Alzheimer's Association. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Dee Ann will be missed by many, but her memory and actions will live on in the lives of all the people she touched throughout her life.

Dee Ann "Green" Birkel  (1939-2020)

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly Ann Claus Dismukes, age 79, passed away from her Earthly journey into her Heavenly Home on February 27, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on December 4, 1940 to Arthur and Faye (Bradford) Claus in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was raised in North Platte along with her sister, Peggy jean.&nbsp; Beverly graduated from North Platte High School and later graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music.&nbsp; After college graduation, she continued her education at both the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly began teaching elementary music in 1964 in the North Platte Public School System.&nbsp; She retired from teaching in May 2000.&nbsp; She has shared her love of music by teaching piano lessons to generations of children in North Platte and the surrounding communities. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly was married to Arthur F. Dismukes, Jr in North Platte on June 21, 1985.&nbsp; She was active in Music Educators Nebraska Conference, Delta Kappa Gamma, Eastern Star, and B.P.O.E. Does, and the First United Methodist Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include a nephew, Edwin W. Easton and wife Lori, and a niece, Angela Tepfer and husband James, all of California, and several great nephews and nieces. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, and her loving husband. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established at the First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 12;)0 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Prairie Friends &amp; Flowers in North Platte will provide floral service.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly Ann Claus Dismukes, age 79, passed away from her Earthly journey into her Heavenly Home on February 27, 2020 at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was born on December 4, 1940 to Arthur and Faye (Bradford) Claus in North Platte, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was raised in North Platte along with her sister, Peggy jean.&nbsp; Beverly graduated from North Platte High School and later graduated from Hastings College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music.&nbsp; After college graduation, she continued her education at both the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Nebraska-Kearney. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly began teaching elementary music in 1964 in the North Platte Public School System.&nbsp; She retired from teaching in May 2000.&nbsp; She has shared her love of music by teaching piano lessons to generations of children in North Platte and the surrounding communities. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Beverly was married to Arthur F. Dismukes, Jr in North Platte on June 21, 1985.&nbsp; She was active in Music Educators Nebraska Conference, Delta Kappa Gamma, Eastern Star, and B.P.O.E. Does, and the First United Methodist Church. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include a nephew, Edwin W. Easton and wife Lori, and a niece, Angela Tepfer and husband James, all of California, and several great nephews and nieces. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, and her loving husband. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;A memorial has been established at the First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 2, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 12;)0 - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp; Prairie Friends &amp; Flowers in North Platte will provide floral service.

Beverly Ann Claus Dismukes  (1940 - 2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sandra Lee Howard, age 80 of North Platte, passed away on February 23, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sandra was born on February 25, 1939 in Waterloo, Iowa to Leon and Alice (Finch) Richards. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She grew up and attend school and graduated high school in Iowa.&nbsp; Sandra worked as a paralegal in California.&nbsp; In 1984, she married Robert Howard, they enjoyed retirement together. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her children, Julie (Glenn) Segers of California, Heidi Graham, Sandi Whyte, both of Nebraska, Mitzi Purcell-Spencer of California, and Doug (Debbie) Purcell of Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Mary) Richards of California; and several nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bob; a sister, Irene Bennett; and a grandchild, Tyler Aitkin. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sandra Lee Howard, age 80 of North Platte, passed away on February 23, 2020 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sandra was born on February 25, 1939 in Waterloo, Iowa to Leon and Alice (Finch) Richards. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She grew up and attend school and graduated high school in Iowa.&nbsp; Sandra worked as a paralegal in California.&nbsp; In 1984, she married Robert Howard, they enjoyed retirement together. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her children, Julie (Glenn) Segers of California, Heidi Graham, Sandi Whyte, both of Nebraska, Mitzi Purcell-Spencer of California, and Doug (Debbie) Purcell of Missouri; 16 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; a brother, Roger (Mary) Richards of California; and several nieces and nephews. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bob; a sister, Irene Bennett; and a grandchild, Tyler Aitkin. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sandra Lee Howard  (1939 - 2020



Jerald 'Buzz' Francis Goedert, 81, of Sutherland, died at Oshkosh on&nbsp;Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

Jerry was born in North Platte on April 24, 1938, the first of Raymond&nbsp;and Evelyn (Schrotberger) Goedert's four children.&nbsp; The family lived in&nbsp;Paxton then moved out to the family farm south of Sutherland in 1940,&nbsp;where Jerry grew up.&nbsp; He graduated from Sutherland High School in 1956 then attended Kearney State College before joining the U.S. Army in 1959.

Jerry was stationed at Camp Kaiser in Unchon, South Korea, where he&nbsp;worked as a radio operator. Following his honorable discharge in 1962,&nbsp;Jerry returned to Sutherland to work on the family farm. He had a&nbsp;lifelong interest in farming and the wheat harvest was an event he&nbsp;looked forward to each year. Jerry also enjoyed maintaining farm&nbsp;equipment and the vehicles of his family and friends.

Farming wasn't Jerry's only occupation, he also had a career with the&nbsp;U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier for both the Sutherland and&nbsp;Paxton areas which spanned over 30 years. Jerry safely logged over a&nbsp;million miles on the road which led to him being inducted into the&nbsp;National Safety Council's Million Mile Club. Jerry was honored by this&nbsp;recognition and very proud of his perfect driving record.

After retiring from the U.S. Postal Service, Jerry spent several years&nbsp;working in the paint department at Walmart in North Platte. In his spare&nbsp;time, he enjoyed morning coffee and visiting with his friends.&nbsp; Jerry&nbsp;was happiest when he was around people. He was a great practical joker&nbsp;and loved to laugh.&nbsp; He also loved to travel when he was younger and&nbsp;later became an avid armchair traveler. On his travels, he collected&nbsp;many friends and happy memories. He loved meeting new people and sharing&nbsp;stories. No one was a stranger to him and the world is a less friendly&nbsp;place without him.

Jerry was the loving father of John (Jacquie) Goedert, of Dallas,&nbsp;Georgia, Mary Ellen (Paul) Neff, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Amy&nbsp;Goedert, of Belleville, Wisconsin; cherished grandfather to Zoe, John,&nbsp;and James; dear brother of Jean Burmester and Mary Ann (Ken) Schroeder,&nbsp;of North Platte, and Suzanne (Dan) Heim, of Denver, Colorado; special&nbsp;friend to Marilyn Howerter; and devoted 'Uncle Buzzy' to many nieces and&nbsp;nephews.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Evelyn Goedert;&nbsp;brother-in-law, Jack Burmester; niece, Julie (Burmester) DeForrest; and&nbsp;nephew, Tyler Heim.

In keeping with Jerry's wishes, cremation was chosen and services will&nbsp;be held at a later date with inurnment in Fort McPherson National&nbsp;Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Cards&nbsp;for family may be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 South Sycamore,&nbsp;North Platte&nbsp; NE&nbsp; 69101, which is in charge of arrangements.

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Jerald 'Buzz' Francis Goedert, 81, of Sutherland, died at Oshkosh on&nbsp;Tuesday, February 25, 2020.Jerry was born in North Platte on April 24, 1938, the first of Raymond&nbsp;and Evelyn (Schrotberger) Goedert's four children.&nbsp; The family lived in&nbsp;Paxton then moved out to the family farm south of Sutherland in 1940,&nbsp;where Jerry grew up.&nbsp; He graduated from Sutherland High School in 1956 then attended Kearney State College before joining the U.S. Army in 1959.Jerry was stationed at Camp Kaiser in Unchon, South Korea, where he&nbsp;worked as a radio operator. Following his honorable discharge in 1962,&nbsp;Jerry returned to Sutherland to work on the family farm. He had a&nbsp;lifelong interest in farming and the wheat harvest was an event he&nbsp;looked forward to each year. Jerry also enjoyed maintaining farm&nbsp;equipment and the vehicles of his family and friends.Farming wasn't Jerry's only occupation, he also had a career with the&nbsp;U.S. Postal Service as a rural mail carrier for both the Sutherland and&nbsp;Paxton areas which spanned over 30 years. Jerry safely logged over a&nbsp;million miles on the road which led to him being inducted into the&nbsp;National Safety Council's Million Mile Club. Jerry was honored by this&nbsp;recognition and very proud of his perfect driving record.After retiring from the U.S. Postal Service, Jerry spent several years&nbsp;working in the paint department at Walmart in North Platte. In his spare&nbsp;time, he enjoyed morning coffee and visiting with his friends.&nbsp; Jerry&nbsp;was happiest when he was around people. He was a great practical joker&nbsp;and loved to laugh.&nbsp; He also loved to travel when he was younger and&nbsp;later became an avid armchair traveler. On his travels, he collected&nbsp;many friends and happy memories. He loved meeting new people and sharing&nbsp;stories. No one was a stranger to him and the world is a less friendly&nbsp;place without him.Jerry was the loving father of John (Jacquie) Goedert, of Dallas,&nbsp;Georgia, Mary Ellen (Paul) Neff, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Amy&nbsp;Goedert, of Belleville, Wisconsin; cherished grandfather to Zoe, John,&nbsp;and James; dear brother of Jean Burmester and Mary Ann (Ken) Schroeder,&nbsp;of North Platte, and Suzanne (Dan) Heim, of Denver, Colorado; special&nbsp;friend to Marilyn Howerter; and devoted 'Uncle Buzzy' to many nieces and&nbsp;nephews.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Evelyn Goedert;&nbsp;brother-in-law, Jack Burmester; niece, Julie (Burmester) DeForrest; and&nbsp;nephew, Tyler Heim.In keeping with Jerry's wishes, cremation was chosen and services will&nbsp;be held at a later date with inurnment in Fort McPherson National&nbsp;Cemetery.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Cards&nbsp;for family may be sent to Odean Colonial Chapel,&nbsp;302 South Sycamore,&nbsp;North Platte&nbsp; NE&nbsp; 69101, which is in charge of arrangements.

Jerald 'Buzz' Francis Goedert (1938-2020



On Monday, February 24, 2020, we said good-bye to Rusty Joe Moore, a&nbsp;beloved family man, rancher and coach from Mullen, Nebraska, who died at the age of 46 following a two year battle with cancer.

Rusty was born to Don and Carol (Thomsen) Moore in North Platte on&nbsp;December 24, 1973.&nbsp; He grew up on the family ranch in McPherson County&nbsp;and graduated from Tryon High School in 1992 then attended Nebraska&nbsp;Wesleyan University in Lincoln, graduating in 1996.&nbsp; While in college,&nbsp;Rusty competed in track and was on the National Championship 4 x 400&nbsp;relay team, earning him All-American honors.

On March 16, 1996, Rusty married Jennifer Lynn Guthrie in Kearney and&nbsp;they made their home on the ranch in Tryon where they raised their four&nbsp;children.

Rusty loved ranching and had a natural instinct with cattle; his work&nbsp;was also his hobby.&nbsp; When not ranching, he enjoyed watching sports,&nbsp;especially watching his kids participate.&nbsp; Rusty also loved being a&nbsp;coach.&nbsp; He coached football at Tryon and later basketball at Mullen.&nbsp; In&nbsp;2017 Coach Moore helped lead the Mullen boys' basketball team to its&nbsp;first ever State title.&nbsp; He retired from coaching in February 2018 due&nbsp;to his illness but his fans continued to support him with their "Rally&nbsp;for Rusty" campaign.

Rusty was a member of the Mullen United Methodist Church.&nbsp; In his free&nbsp;time he liked to fish and enjoyed visiting with family, friends and&nbsp;colleagues; he never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Rusty especially loved his family&nbsp;and being with them.

He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer, their children, Lance, Samantha,&nbsp;Clayton and Tierston, and his parents, Don and Carol Moore, all of&nbsp;Tryon; sisters, Kerri (Tony) Miller, of Kearney and Marty (Les) Griess,&nbsp;of Grand Island; brothers, Jeff (Rayan) Moore, of North Platte and&nbsp;Justin (Bri) Moore, of Mullen; parents-in-law, Cecil and Donna Guthrie,&nbsp;of Holdrege; sisters-in-law, Shawna (Scott) Johnsen, of Curtis and Jill&nbsp;(Tyler) Schmidt, of Holdrege; as well as other family, friends and his&nbsp;student athletes.

Rusty was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herschel and Nona Moore&nbsp;and Vernon 'Tom' and Ethel Thomsen; niece, Danika Moore; and&nbsp;sister-in-law, Heather Albright.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. (MT) on Monday, March 2, 2020,&nbsp;at the Mullen High School Hilltop Gym (the new gym). Burial will follow&nbsp;in Cedarview Cemetery in Mullen.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Odean Colonial&nbsp;Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore on Sunday from 1-6 p.m. (CT) and with family&nbsp;greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. (CT).&nbsp; The online guest book may be&nbsp;signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to&nbsp;the Rusty Moore Educational Scholarship Fund.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at&nbsp;C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.



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On Monday, February 24, 2020, we said good-bye to Rusty Joe Moore, a&nbsp;beloved family man, rancher and coach from Mullen, Nebraska, who died at the age of 46 following a two year battle with cancer.Rusty was born to Don and Carol (Thomsen) Moore in North Platte on&nbsp;December 24, 1973.&nbsp; He grew up on the family ranch in McPherson County&nbsp;and graduated from Tryon High School in 1992 then attended Nebraska&nbsp;Wesleyan University in Lincoln, graduating in 1996.&nbsp; While in college,&nbsp;Rusty competed in track and was on the National Championship 4 x 400&nbsp;relay team, earning him All-American honors.On March 16, 1996, Rusty married Jennifer Lynn Guthrie in Kearney and&nbsp;they made their home on the ranch in Tryon where they raised their four&nbsp;children.Rusty loved ranching and had a natural instinct with cattle; his work&nbsp;was also his hobby.&nbsp; When not ranching, he enjoyed watching sports,&nbsp;especially watching his kids participate.&nbsp; Rusty also loved being a&nbsp;coach.&nbsp; He coached football at Tryon and later basketball at Mullen.&nbsp; In&nbsp;2017 Coach Moore helped lead the Mullen boys' basketball team to its&nbsp;first ever State title.&nbsp; He retired from coaching in February 2018 due&nbsp;to his illness but his fans continued to support him with their "Rally&nbsp;for Rusty" campaign.Rusty was a member of the Mullen United Methodist Church.&nbsp; In his free&nbsp;time he liked to fish and enjoyed visiting with family, friends and&nbsp;colleagues; he never knew a stranger.&nbsp; Rusty especially loved his family&nbsp;and being with them.He leaves behind his wife, Jennifer, their children, Lance, Samantha,&nbsp;Clayton and Tierston, and his parents, Don and Carol Moore, all of&nbsp;Tryon; sisters, Kerri (Tony) Miller, of Kearney and Marty (Les) Griess,&nbsp;of Grand Island; brothers, Jeff (Rayan) Moore, of North Platte and&nbsp;Justin (Bri) Moore, of Mullen; parents-in-law, Cecil and Donna Guthrie,&nbsp;of Holdrege; sisters-in-law, Shawna (Scott) Johnsen, of Curtis and Jill&nbsp;(Tyler) Schmidt, of Holdrege; as well as other family, friends and his&nbsp;student athletes.Rusty was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herschel and Nona Moore&nbsp;and Vernon 'Tom' and Ethel Thomsen; niece, Danika Moore; and&nbsp;sister-in-law, Heather Albright.Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. (MT) on Monday, March 2, 2020,&nbsp;at the Mullen High School Hilltop Gym (the new gym). Burial will follow&nbsp;in Cedarview Cemetery in Mullen.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Odean Colonial&nbsp;Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore on Sunday from 1-6 p.m. (CT) and with family&nbsp;greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. (CT).&nbsp; The online guest book may be&nbsp;signed at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to&nbsp;the Rusty Moore Educational Scholarship Fund.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at&nbsp;C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Rusty Joe Moore (1973-2020

Alta Maxine McIntosh, age 100 of Mullen formerly of Whitman passed away at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Mullen, NE on February 23, 2020 with family by her side. 

She was born on November 13, 1919 at Keyapaha, South Dakota to Jess and Myrtle (Hollingshead) Casteel being the eighth of ten children, six brothers and three sisters. 

She graduated from Junior High School in Long Pine, Nebraska on May 17, 1934 and from High School in Long Pine, Nebraska on May 28, 1937. 

On March 20, 1938 she was married to Jeremiah (Jerry) C. Geist in Long Pine, NE and to this union two children were born. The family moved to Hyannis, NE and then in the summer of 1944, Alta moved to the Mullen, NE area with her children and then moved to Whitman, NE. 

After moving to Whitman, she operated a small café serving ranchers delivering cattle to Whitman to be shipped out by rail and also for railroad track crews performing major track upgrades on the CB&amp;Q RR. She then went to work at the IGA grocery store in Whitman. 

In 1955 she married Clifford E. McIntosh and to this union one son was born. She was employed as a postal clerk at the Whitman Post Office in 1965 and eventually became Postmaster and held that position until retirement on November 1, 1999. In addition to serving on the Whitman School Board for a period of time. She was a charter member of the Whitman Women’s Club; member of the Whitman Cemetery Board; member of National Association of Postmasters of the US (NAPUS) an a member of the Hyannis Chamber of Commerce and Hyannis Eagles Auxiliary.

On June 2, 1963 Alta was Baptized according to the Discipline of the Methodist Church in Whitman, NE by Pastor Earl H. Reed and on May 17, 1964 received full membership into the Whitman Methodist Community Church.

Alta enjoyed traveling and attending NAPUS Conventions which were held in major cities throughout the US. She also loved trips to the Rosebud Casino and was the type of person who never considered anyone to be a stranger. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Cliff McIntosh as well as her parents, and her six brothers, and three sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Delores (Leroy) Evans of Whitman; sons Richard A (RaeAnne) Geist of Alliance, NE and Clifford (Butch) M. McIntosh of Broken Bow, NE as well as twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and twenty-one great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three step-great-grandchildren and six step-great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Alta McIntosh will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM MT at the Mullen United Methodist Church in Mullen with Pastor Insung Kim officiating. Burial will be in the Whitman Cemetery. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A visitation will be held on Thursday February 27, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Whitman cemetery or the Mullen EMT’s.

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 </figure>Alta Maxine McIntosh, age 100 of Mullen formerly of Whitman passed away at Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Mullen, NE on February 23, 2020 with family by her side. She was born on November 13, 1919 at Keyapaha, South Dakota to Jess and Myrtle (Hollingshead) Casteel being the eighth of ten children, six brothers and three sisters. She graduated from Junior High School in Long Pine, Nebraska on May 17, 1934 and from High School in Long Pine, Nebraska on May 28, 1937. On March 20, 1938 she was married to Jeremiah (Jerry) C. Geist in Long Pine, NE and to this union two children were born. The family moved to Hyannis, NE and then in the summer of 1944, Alta moved to the Mullen, NE area with her children and then moved to Whitman, NE. After moving to Whitman, she operated a small café serving ranchers delivering cattle to Whitman to be shipped out by rail and also for railroad track crews performing major track upgrades on the CB&amp;Q RR. She then went to work at the IGA grocery store in Whitman. In 1955 she married Clifford E. McIntosh and to this union one son was born. She was employed as a postal clerk at the Whitman Post Office in 1965 and eventually became Postmaster and held that position until retirement on November 1, 1999. In addition to serving on the Whitman School Board for a period of time. She was a charter member of the Whitman Women’s Club; member of the Whitman Cemetery Board; member of National Association of Postmasters of the US (NAPUS) an a member of the Hyannis Chamber of Commerce and Hyannis Eagles Auxiliary.On June 2, 1963 Alta was Baptized according to the Discipline of the Methodist Church in Whitman, NE by Pastor Earl H. Reed and on May 17, 1964 received full membership into the Whitman Methodist Community Church.Alta enjoyed traveling and attending NAPUS Conventions which were held in major cities throughout the US. She also loved trips to the Rosebud Casino and was the type of person who never considered anyone to be a stranger. She was preceded in death by her husband Cliff McIntosh as well as her parents, and her six brothers, and three sisters. She is survived by her daughter, Delores (Leroy) Evans of Whitman; sons Richard A (RaeAnne) Geist of Alliance, NE and Clifford (Butch) M. McIntosh of Broken Bow, NE as well as twelve grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren, and twenty-one great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three step-great-grandchildren and six step-great-great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Alta McIntosh will be held on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 11:00 AM MT at the Mullen United Methodist Church in Mullen with Pastor Insung Kim officiating. Burial will be in the Whitman Cemetery. Mullen Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A visitation will be held on Thursday February 27, 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Mullen Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Whitman cemetery or the Mullen EMT’s.

Alta Maxine McIntosh (1919-2020

&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Middleton McBride, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.&nbsp; She was born in Nebraska to Mary Elizabeth and Archie Donaldson Middleton. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be a Funeral Service held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Horan &amp; McConaty Family Chapel at 7577 West 8th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado&nbsp; 80003. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will also be a Funeral Service on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Banner United Methodist Church at 43111 East Banner Road, Gothenburg, Nebraska&nbsp; 60138.

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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mary Middleton McBride, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.&nbsp; She was born in Nebraska to Mary Elizabeth and Archie Donaldson Middleton. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be a Funeral Service held on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Horan &amp; McConaty Family Chapel at 7577 West 8th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado&nbsp; 80003. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;There will also be a Funeral Service on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Banner United Methodist Church at 43111 East Banner Road, Gothenburg, Nebraska&nbsp; 60138.

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