Miles Dennis Robertson Jr., 68, of Quartzsite, AZ, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 in Ogallala, NE.

Miles was born in Arkansas City, KS on January 6th, 1955 to Miles and Helen (Punches) Robertson. He was the youngest of eight children. He grew up in Arkansas City and attended school and college there. Miles was in law enforcement, then married Sherri Summers. To this union, two children were born; Robert and Shiloh Robertson. He then remarried Brecinda Carter on February 20th, 1987. They raised the children together and were happily married for 38 years. They are also blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law, Brandi Robertson. They adopted their first born grandson, Patrick, and have 5 wonderful grandchildren; Patrick, Moriah, Alexander, Emmaleen, and Nicholas.&nbsp;

Miles worked at several establishments through out the years, including Rodeo Meat Packing Plant, Rusty Nail Steakhouse, and The Daily Oklahoman. He retired in 1997 due to vision problems. He was also a member of the Church of Christ in Ogallala, NE and Quartzsite, AZ.&nbsp; In the summer of 2019, Miles and his wife sold everything and started living their dream to travel and see as many places as possible. They traveled to 28 states, Arizona was Mile's favorite.&nbsp; During their travels, they met many new people they call friends. Now his journey is heaven bound to be with more family and friends. He will be missed and loved by so many.

Miles is preceded in death by; his parents, Miles and Helen Robertson; two sisters Wanita White and Darmel Barker; and two brothers Marnen Robertson, and Carmen Robertson.

Survivors include; his wife, Brecinda Robertson; his children, Robert (Brandi) Robertson III of Quincy, IL and Shiloh Robertson of Stillwater, OK; his grandchildren, Patrick Gualco, Moriah Gualco, Alexander Robertson, Emmaleen Robertson, and Nicholas Robertson; his brother, Loyal (Marge) Robertson; his sisters, Arleta Moorman and Mylene Sayers and many nieces and nephews.

The family chose cremation. There are no services planned at this time.

Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>Miles Dennis Robertson Jr., 68, of Quartzsite, AZ, passed away Friday, April 21st, 2023 in Ogallala, NE.Miles was born in Arkansas City, KS on January 6th, 1955 to Miles and Helen (Punches) Robertson. He was the youngest of eight children. He grew up in Arkansas City and attended school and college there. Miles was in law enforcement, then married Sherri Summers. To this union, two children were born; Robert and Shiloh Robertson. He then remarried Brecinda Carter on February 20th, 1987. They raised the children together and were happily married for 38 years. They are also blessed to have a wonderful daughter-in-law, Brandi Robertson. They adopted their first born grandson, Patrick, and have 5 wonderful grandchildren; Patrick, Moriah, Alexander, Emmaleen, and Nicholas.&nbsp;Miles worked at several establishments through out the years, including Rodeo Meat Packing Plant, Rusty Nail Steakhouse, and The Daily Oklahoman. He retired in 1997 due to vision problems. He was also a member of the Church of Christ in Ogallala, NE and Quartzsite, AZ.&nbsp; In the summer of 2019, Miles and his wife sold everything and started living their dream to travel and see as many places as possible. They traveled to 28 states, Arizona was Mile's favorite.&nbsp; During their travels, they met many new people they call friends. Now his journey is heaven bound to be with more family and friends. He will be missed and loved by so many.Miles is preceded in death by; his parents, Miles and Helen Robertson; two sisters Wanita White and Darmel Barker; and two brothers Marnen Robertson, and Carmen Robertson.Survivors include; his wife, Brecinda Robertson; his children, Robert (Brandi) Robertson III of Quincy, IL and Shiloh Robertson of Stillwater, OK; his grandchildren, Patrick Gualco, Moriah Gualco, Alexander Robertson, Emmaleen Robertson, and Nicholas Robertson; his brother, Loyal (Marge) Robertson; his sisters, Arleta Moorman and Mylene Sayers and many nieces and nephews.The family chose cremation. There are no services planned at this time.Draucker Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Miles Robertson Jr. (1955-2023)

Donald LaVerne Gaudreault, 76, of Hurricane, UT, formerly of Farnam, NE, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, in St. George, UT. He was born on June 24, 1946, in Lexington, NE, to Marcus and Zelma Gaudreault.

Don spent his early years in Curtis, NE, where he delivered the North Platte Telegraph and set bowling ball pins by hand. He later moved to Farnam, NE, where he attended high school and participated in all sports, band, and choir. Don graduated high school in 1964 and attended the University of Nebraska Kearney before transferring to the University of North Colorado in Greeley, CO.

In 1965, he married Janice Slack, and together they had three children: Betty, Marc, and Tony. Don worked various jobs to support his family, including, Snap On tool dealer, Weld County Colorado Sheriff Posse, diesel mechanic, parts manager, and store manager. However, his true passion was working with his registered Angus cattle, farming and taking care of the land for future generations.

Don enjoyed going to stock car races, collecting Roseville pottery, model trains, and watching bald eagles. He also loved listening to the sound of trains passing by. Don was an member of the United Methodist Church in Farnam, NE, where he sang in the choir in his younger years.

The last eight years, Don and Janice spent their winters in Hurricane, UT, and summers in Nebraska. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Zelma Gaudreault, his in-law parents, Sanford (John) and Betty Slack, his brother-in-law, John Slack, and his cousin, Marcus Del Gaudreault.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janice Gaudreault, his children, Betty (TO Loseke) Gaudreault of Paxton, NE, Marc (Oksana) Gaudreault of Castle Rock, CO, and Tony (Sharon Gradwohl - San Mateo, CA) Gaudreault of Hurricane, UT, his grandchildren, Austin (TY) Dansie of Eureka, UT, Jaylen Gaudreault of St. George, UT, Landon Gaudreault of Pancia, NV, Sophie and Hannah Gaudreault of Castle Rock, CO, and his great-granddaughter, Paxton Dansie of Eureka, UT. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Donavan, Declan, and Heidi Gradwohl of San Mateo, CA, and his beloved dog, Bernie.

Don will be remembered for his love of family, his dedication to his cattle and the land, and his passion for collecting pottery and model trains. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.&nbsp;

Register Book Signing will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE; Friday, April 28, 2023, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, with family present.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at Lonestar Cowboy Church, Farnam, NE on April 29, 2023 at 11:00 am with Greg Boller officiating. &nbsp;

In Lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be given to the family to be decided at a later date In Memory of Don.

To sign the online guest book, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blasestrauser.com/">www.blasestrauser.com</a>.

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 </figure>Donald LaVerne Gaudreault, 76, of Hurricane, UT, formerly of Farnam, NE, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2023, in St. George, UT. He was born on June 24, 1946, in Lexington, NE, to Marcus and Zelma Gaudreault.Don spent his early years in Curtis, NE, where he delivered the North Platte Telegraph and set bowling ball pins by hand. He later moved to Farnam, NE, where he attended high school and participated in all sports, band, and choir. Don graduated high school in 1964 and attended the University of Nebraska Kearney before transferring to the University of North Colorado in Greeley, CO.In 1965, he married Janice Slack, and together they had three children: Betty, Marc, and Tony. Don worked various jobs to support his family, including, Snap On tool dealer, Weld County Colorado Sheriff Posse, diesel mechanic, parts manager, and store manager. However, his true passion was working with his registered Angus cattle, farming and taking care of the land for future generations.Don enjoyed going to stock car races, collecting Roseville pottery, model trains, and watching bald eagles. He also loved listening to the sound of trains passing by. Don was an member of the United Methodist Church in Farnam, NE, where he sang in the choir in his younger years.The last eight years, Don and Janice spent their winters in Hurricane, UT, and summers in Nebraska. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Marcus and Zelma Gaudreault, his in-law parents, Sanford (John) and Betty Slack, his brother-in-law, John Slack, and his cousin, Marcus Del Gaudreault.Don is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janice Gaudreault, his children, Betty (TO Loseke) Gaudreault of Paxton, NE, Marc (Oksana) Gaudreault of Castle Rock, CO, and Tony (Sharon Gradwohl - San Mateo, CA) Gaudreault of Hurricane, UT, his grandchildren, Austin (TY) Dansie of Eureka, UT, Jaylen Gaudreault of St. George, UT, Landon Gaudreault of Pancia, NV, Sophie and Hannah Gaudreault of Castle Rock, CO, and his great-granddaughter, Paxton Dansie of Eureka, UT. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Donavan, Declan, and Heidi Gradwohl of San Mateo, CA, and his beloved dog, Bernie.Don will be remembered for his love of family, his dedication to his cattle and the land, and his passion for collecting pottery and model trains. He will be deeply missed by his family and all who knew him.&nbsp;Register Book Signing will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, NE; Friday, April 28, 2023, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, with family present.Celebration of Life Services will be held at Lonestar Cowboy Church, Farnam, NE on April 29, 2023 at 11:00 am with Greg Boller officiating. &nbsp;In Lieu of flowers and plants, memorials may be given to the family to be decided at a later date In Memory of Don.To sign the online guest book, go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.blasestrauser.com/">www.blasestrauser.com</a>.

Donald Gaudreault (1946-2023)

Abby Foster, age 60, of North Platte, passed away at Great Plains Health on December 28, 2022.

Abby was born to John and Dorothy Foster on August 28, 1962, at North
 Platte where she grew up. Following her school years she moved to 
Harrison, AR, and married Ken Bliss. They started a family and later 
divorced.

Abby worked in various jobs in the Midwest before returning to North 
Platte in 1998. Here she worked as a driver for Armadillo then did 
custodian work at Mid-Plains Community College and the Rec Center and 
later worked for the City Parks Department.

Abby enjoyed riding her motorcycle (a hobby she took up after her divorce) and she loved her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Foster; 
brothers, John Foster, Jr., Kent Foster, Joel Foster, Steven Kelsey and 
Gerald Kelsey; and sister-in-law, Brenda Foster.

Survivors include her special friend, Mike Adamson of North Platte; 
children, David (Taesha) Bliss, Michelle (Herbie) Gipson, Jessica 
(Robert) Bullington and Teresa Bliss, all of Harrison, AR; 
grandchildren, Lewis, Matthew, Sydney, Jasmine and Kendra; sisters, Mary
 (Don) Goosey of North Platte and Anne (Paul) McQueen of Olny, TX; 
brothers, Mark Foster of Lincoln, Robert (Loni) Kelsey and Tom (Meri) 
Kelsey of North Platte, and Jack (Susan) Kelsey of Little Rock, AR; her 
nieces and nephews including Sara Foster and Nathan Foster; as well as 
many extended family members.

Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 
2023, at Harvest Christian Fellowship.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed 
online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is
 in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Abby Foster, age 60, of North Platte, passed away at Great Plains Health on December 28, 2022.Abby was born to John and Dorothy Foster on August 28, 1962, at North
 Platte where she grew up. Following her school years she moved to 
Harrison, AR, and married Ken Bliss. They started a family and later 
divorced.Abby worked in various jobs in the Midwest before returning to North 
Platte in 1998. Here she worked as a driver for Armadillo then did 
custodian work at Mid-Plains Community College and the Rec Center and 
later worked for the City Parks Department.Abby enjoyed riding her motorcycle (a hobby she took up after her divorce) and she loved her children and grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Foster; 
brothers, John Foster, Jr., Kent Foster, Joel Foster, Steven Kelsey and 
Gerald Kelsey; and sister-in-law, Brenda Foster.Survivors include her special friend, Mike Adamson of North Platte; 
children, David (Taesha) Bliss, Michelle (Herbie) Gipson, Jessica 
(Robert) Bullington and Teresa Bliss, all of Harrison, AR; 
grandchildren, Lewis, Matthew, Sydney, Jasmine and Kendra; sisters, Mary
 (Don) Goosey of North Platte and Anne (Paul) McQueen of Olny, TX; 
brothers, Mark Foster of Lincoln, Robert (Loni) Kelsey and Tom (Meri) 
Kelsey of North Platte, and Jack (Susan) Kelsey of Little Rock, AR; her 
nieces and nephews including Sara Foster and Nathan Foster; as well as 
many extended family members.Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, 
2023, at Harvest Christian Fellowship.&nbsp; The memorial book may be signed 
online at odeanchapel.com.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is
 in charge of arrangements.

Abby Foster (1962-2022)

Ageo Feliciano Martinez Cruz “El Chanza”, 64, de Lexington, Nebraska, fallecio el jueves, 20 de abril de 2023, en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Nebraska.

Ageo nació en Ayoquezco De Aldama, Oaxaca, hijo de Raymundo Martínez y Elpidia Cruz. Ageo se mudó a California y se mudó nuevamente en 2001, a Lexington, Nebraska. Ageo se unió en matrimonio con el amor de su vida, Juana Ortiz. Cinco hijos fueron bendecidos a esta unión: Miguel, Rosalva, Uriel, Odalis, y Nallely.

Ageo era un hombre muy trabajador. Trabajó durante varios años en Tyson, y en el centro de distribución de Walmart en North Platte. A Ageo le encantaba probar nuevas recetas y experimentar con la comida para compartir con su familia. También le encantaba aprender cosas nuevas, como tocar un instrumento y cantar o pintar y dibujar. Siempre tenía que mantenerse ocupado y se lo encontraba al aire libre la mayoría de los días. Ageo era un hombre de familia y adoraba pasar tiempo con su familia, hacienda carne asadas y ver a su equipo de fútbol favorito, las Chivas o el equipo nacional de México.

Los que quedan para honrar su memoria es su querida esposa, Juana Martinez de Lexington; sus hijos, Rosalva Martinez y esposo Carlos Godoy de Lexington, Uriel Martinez y esposa Rosalina Garcia de Crete, Odalis Martinez y esposo Juan Carlos de Lexington y Nallely Martinez de Lexington; sus nietos, Fredy, Adrian, Guadalupe, Alma, Uriel Jr, Ana, Giselle, Fatima y Ivan, y muchas sobrinas, sobrinos, familiares y amigos.

Aparte de sus padres, Ageo es precedido en al Muerte por su hijo, Miguel Martinez, su nuera, Patricia Perez y nietos Miguel Jr y Rosa.

La Misa de Entierro Cristiano sera el martes 25 de abril de 2023 a la 1:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con el Padre José Chávez, oficiando.

El velorio será el lunes 24 de abril de 2023, con familiares recibiendo amigos de 3 a 7 p.m. en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home con un rosario a las 7 p.m.

El entierro sera en el cementerio católico de Santa Ana después de la misa.

Se sugieren amablemente donaciones a la familia para su posterior designación.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Por favor, comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Ageo Feliciano Martinez Cruz, “El Chanza”, 64, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

He was born in Ayoquezco De Aldama, Oaxaca to Raymundo Martinez and Elpidia Cruz. Ageo moved to California and moved again in 2001, to Lexington, Nebraska. Ageo was united in marriage to the love of his life, Juana Ortiz. Five children were blessed to this union: Miguel, Rosalva, Uriel, Odalis, and Nallely.

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Ageo was a very hardworking man. He worked for several years in Tyson as well as the Walmart distribution center in North Platte. Ageo loved trying new recipes and getting to experiment with food to share with his family. He also loved learning new things, whether it was playing an instrument and singing or painting and drawing. He always had to stay busy and would be found outdoors most days. Ageo was a family man and adored spending time with his family, having cook outs and watching his favorite soccer team, the Chivas or the National Mexico team.

Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Juana Martinez of Lexington, Nebraska; his children, Rosalva Martinez and her husband Carlos Godoy of Lexington, Uriel Martinez and his wife Rosalina Garcia of Crete, Odalis Martinez and her husband Juan Carlos of Lexington and Nallely Martinez of Lexington; grandchildren, Fredy, Adrian, Guadalupe, Alma, Uriel Jr, Ana, Giselle, Fatima and Ivan, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Other than his parents, Ageo is preceded in death by his son, Miguel Martinez, daughter-in-law Patricia Perez and grandchildren Miguel jr. and Rosa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.

Visitation will be on Monday, April 24, 2023, with family receiving friends from 3-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with a Rosary to follow at 7p.m.

Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery following mass.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Ageo Feliciano Martinez Cruz “El Chanza”, 64, de Lexington, Nebraska, fallecio el jueves, 20 de abril de 2023, en el Centro Médico de la Universidad de Nebraska.Ageo nació en Ayoquezco De Aldama, Oaxaca, hijo de Raymundo Martínez y Elpidia Cruz. Ageo se mudó a California y se mudó nuevamente en 2001, a Lexington, Nebraska. Ageo se unió en matrimonio con el amor de su vida, Juana Ortiz. Cinco hijos fueron bendecidos a esta unión: Miguel, Rosalva, Uriel, Odalis, y Nallely.Ageo era un hombre muy trabajador. Trabajó durante varios años en Tyson, y en el centro de distribución de Walmart en North Platte. A Ageo le encantaba probar nuevas recetas y experimentar con la comida para compartir con su familia. También le encantaba aprender cosas nuevas, como tocar un instrumento y cantar o pintar y dibujar. Siempre tenía que mantenerse ocupado y se lo encontraba al aire libre la mayoría de los días. Ageo era un hombre de familia y adoraba pasar tiempo con su familia, hacienda carne asadas y ver a su equipo de fútbol favorito, las Chivas o el equipo nacional de México.Los que quedan para honrar su memoria es su querida esposa, Juana Martinez de Lexington; sus hijos, Rosalva Martinez y esposo Carlos Godoy de Lexington, Uriel Martinez y esposa Rosalina Garcia de Crete, Odalis Martinez y esposo Juan Carlos de Lexington y Nallely Martinez de Lexington; sus nietos, Fredy, Adrian, Guadalupe, Alma, Uriel Jr, Ana, Giselle, Fatima y Ivan, y muchas sobrinas, sobrinos, familiares y amigos.Aparte de sus padres, Ageo es precedido en al Muerte por su hijo, Miguel Martinez, su nuera, Patricia Perez y nietos Miguel Jr y Rosa.La Misa de Entierro Cristiano sera el martes 25 de abril de 2023 a la 1:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica de Santa Ana en Lexington con el Padre José Chávez, oficiando.El velorio será el lunes 24 de abril de 2023, con familiares recibiendo amigos de 3 a 7 p.m. en Reynolds-Love Funeral Home con un rosario a las 7 p.m.El entierro sera en el cementerio católico de Santa Ana después de la misa.Se sugieren amablemente donaciones a la familia para su posterior designación.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home en Lexington tiene el honor de ayudar a la familia con los arreglos. Por favor, comparta sus condolencias en línea con la familia visitando: reynoldslovefuneralhome.comAgeo Feliciano Martinez Cruz, “El Chanza”, 64, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.He was born in Ayoquezco De Aldama, Oaxaca to Raymundo Martinez and Elpidia Cruz. Ageo moved to California and moved again in 2001, to Lexington, Nebraska. Ageo was united in marriage to the love of his life, Juana Ortiz. Five children were blessed to this union: Miguel, Rosalva, Uriel, Odalis, and Nallely.--------------------------------------------------------Ageo was a very hardworking man. He worked for several years in Tyson as well as the Walmart distribution center in North Platte. Ageo loved trying new recipes and getting to experiment with food to share with his family. He also loved learning new things, whether it was playing an instrument and singing or painting and drawing. He always had to stay busy and would be found outdoors most days. Ageo was a family man and adored spending time with his family, having cook outs and watching his favorite soccer team, the Chivas or the National Mexico team.Those left to honor his memory are his loving wife, Juana Martinez of Lexington, Nebraska; his children, Rosalva Martinez and her husband Carlos Godoy of Lexington, Uriel Martinez and his wife Rosalina Garcia of Crete, Odalis Martinez and her husband Juan Carlos of Lexington and Nallely Martinez of Lexington; grandchildren, Fredy, Adrian, Guadalupe, Alma, Uriel Jr, Ana, Giselle, Fatima and Ivan, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.Other than his parents, Ageo is preceded in death by his son, Miguel Martinez, daughter-in-law Patricia Perez and grandchildren Miguel jr. and Rosa.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.Visitation will be on Monday, April 24, 2023, with family receiving friends from 3-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with a Rosary to follow at 7p.m.Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery following mass.Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Ageo Feliciano Martinez Cruz (1958-2023)

Diane
 L. Grieser, 78, of Lawton, Okla., passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, in 
Oklahoma City after a battle with heart disease.&nbsp; She was with her granddaughter and great grandkids.

No services are scheduled. The family will hold a private family interment in Bristow, Oklahoma.

Diane L. Grieser was born November 1, 1944, in Spokane, Washington, to George and Georgia (Rambo) Tucker.&nbsp; Her family moved to Lawton in 1948, where she attended school and graduated from Lawton High school.&nbsp; She married Robert Grieser in 1966 and they moved to North Platte, Nebraska, where she raised a family of two boys and two girls.&nbsp; She moved back to Lawton in 1991 to take care of her ailing mother.&nbsp; 

She
 is survived by her son Kevin and wife Cheryl Grieser of Kearney, 
Nebraska, daughter Kathy Hoadley of Lawton, Oklahoma, daughter Karen 
Grieser of North Platte, Nebraska, and son Kirk and wife Rachel Grieser 
of Lawton, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

She
 is preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant sister Georgia E. 
Tucker, brother Charles Tucker and son-in-law Mark Hoadley.

Flowers and cards may be sent to Kathy Hoadley at 27810 E 1640 Road, Marlow, OK 73055 

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 </figure>Diane
 L. Grieser, 78, of Lawton, Okla., passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, in 
Oklahoma City after a battle with heart disease.&nbsp; She was with her granddaughter and great grandkids.No services are scheduled. The family will hold a private family interment in Bristow, Oklahoma.Diane L. Grieser was born November 1, 1944, in Spokane, Washington, to George and Georgia (Rambo) Tucker.&nbsp; Her family moved to Lawton in 1948, where she attended school and graduated from Lawton High school.&nbsp; She married Robert Grieser in 1966 and they moved to North Platte, Nebraska, where she raised a family of two boys and two girls.&nbsp; She moved back to Lawton in 1991 to take care of her ailing mother.&nbsp; She
 is survived by her son Kevin and wife Cheryl Grieser of Kearney, 
Nebraska, daughter Kathy Hoadley of Lawton, Oklahoma, daughter Karen 
Grieser of North Platte, Nebraska, and son Kirk and wife Rachel Grieser 
of Lawton, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.She
 is preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant sister Georgia E. 
Tucker, brother Charles Tucker and son-in-law Mark Hoadley.Flowers and cards may be sent to Kathy Hoadley at 27810 E 1640 Road, Marlow, OK 73055

Diane L. Grieser (1944-2023)

Dolores L. Walter, 88, of Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away on April 3, 2023, at 
Cheyenne Regional Medical center surrounded by her loving family. 
She was born on February 12, 1935, in Joliet, Illinois, with her twin 
sister to parents named Powell. Her birth mother passed away after 
delivering the twins. They were adopted by Michael Vincent and Genevieve
 Dooley. She married Harry A. Walter on June 12, 1954, in La Salle, 
Illinois. They moved to Westminster, Colorado in 1961. Dolores was a
 cook at Ranum High School in Denver for numerous years. She was also a 
volunteer at her church and sang in the church choir. She delivered 
meals for meals on wheels in North Platte, Nebraska. After her husband 
passed away, she moved to North Platte from Colorado. She spent her time
 as a volunteer for senior services, meals on wheels, and her church St.
 Patrick’s in North Platte. Dolores moved to Cheyenne in 2012 where she 
attended St. Mary’s Cathedral and became involved in numerous activities
 in the church. She loved the Denver Broncos and Notre Dame sports. 
 She is survived by her son, four grandchildren, and nine great 
grandchildren. Dolores was preceded in death by her birth and adoptive 
parents, twin sister, husband, and her son Vincent. A funeral mass will be held Monday, April 24th at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne.

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 </figure>Dolores L. Walter, 88, of Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away on April 3, 2023, at 
Cheyenne Regional Medical center surrounded by her loving family. 
She was born on February 12, 1935, in Joliet, Illinois, with her twin 
sister to parents named Powell. Her birth mother passed away after 
delivering the twins. They were adopted by Michael Vincent and Genevieve
 Dooley. She married Harry A. Walter on June 12, 1954, in La Salle, 
Illinois. They moved to Westminster, Colorado in 1961. Dolores was a
 cook at Ranum High School in Denver for numerous years. She was also a 
volunteer at her church and sang in the church choir. She delivered 
meals for meals on wheels in North Platte, Nebraska. After her husband 
passed away, she moved to North Platte from Colorado. She spent her time
 as a volunteer for senior services, meals on wheels, and her church St.
 Patrick’s in North Platte. Dolores moved to Cheyenne in 2012 where she 
attended St. Mary’s Cathedral and became involved in numerous activities
 in the church. She loved the Denver Broncos and Notre Dame sports. 
 She is survived by her son, four grandchildren, and nine great 
grandchildren. Dolores was preceded in death by her birth and adoptive 
parents, twin sister, husband, and her son Vincent. A funeral mass will be held Monday, April 24th at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cheyenne.

Dolores L. Walter (1935-2023)

LaVonne June Beardsley, 93, of Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away at Cottonwood Creek
 Memory Care Facility of Cheyenne on April 18, 2023.

&nbsp;LaVonne was born 
September 25, 1929, in St. Paul, Nebraska to Allen Brophy Snyder and 
Blanche Eberle-Snyder. She grew up in Broken Bow, Nebraska. While 
still in High School she met Guy Beardsley on a blind date. Guy and 
LaVonne married on September 3, 1950, shortly before he left for the 
Korean Conflict. After the war they started a family and moved 
around Nebraska eventually settling in North Platte in 1966. She worked 
as a secretary throughout her life for attorneys and City government. 
But mostly she became a homemaker and focused on her family. She learned
 to sew and do needle work from her mother and continued that throughout
 her life. She used her talents to not only make clothing for herself 
and family but to donate items to multiple charities. LaVonne was 
always active in her church and community. The Sertoma-LaSertoma 
organization was a passion of hers and she donated countless hours to 
commit to their motto. Service to All Mankind. She loved music, 
musicals, and she loved to dance. She also loved to travel. Guy and 
LaVonne visited every state but Alabama. They traveled to Ireland, 
England, Scotland, Switzerland, Mexico, Austria, The Caribbean, and 
Germany. As an avid Husker fan Nebraska always called her back home. 
 She was a wonderful hostess and anyone who entered their home always 
felt welcome. But above all her love and dedication to family was her 
greatest gift. She would drop everything if she was needed and be by 
your side at a moment’s notice. She attended and cheered for any 
activity she could that her children and grandchildren participated in. 
 After moving to Wyoming in 1990 she honed in on her fan skills laughing
 and cheering to the Central High fight song along with Cowboy Joe and 
the Rockies. She was proceeded in death by her parents; brother, Duane Gene; and grandson, Cameron Wade Smith. 
 She is survived by her loving husband, Guy; daughters, Karen (Terry) 
Smith, Wheatland and Lorna (Kevin) Cherry, Cheyenne; six grandchildren, 
Michael (Leanne) Warren, Wheatland, Tony (Tamara) Warren, Chur, 
Switzerland, James Warren, Mullen, NE, Travis (Gert) Warren, Stapleton, 
NE, Cora (Link) Lanter, Severance, CO, Jacob (Whitney) Cherry, 
Pocatello, ID; and eleven great-grandchildren. Services will be 
held at First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne, WY at 2:00 p.m., 
Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Interment will take place at Fort McPherson 
National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE Thursday April 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm 
Central Time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the 
Cheyenne First Presbyterian Church through their Deacon’s Fund for 
disaster relief. The Family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks
 to the incredible staff at the Cottonwood Creek Facility where Love and
 Compassion knows no bounds, and to Landon with Enhabit Hospice. Services and Interment are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.

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 </figure>LaVonne June Beardsley, 93, of Cheyenne, Wyo., passed away at Cottonwood Creek
 Memory Care Facility of Cheyenne on April 18, 2023.&nbsp;LaVonne was born 
September 25, 1929, in St. Paul, Nebraska to Allen Brophy Snyder and 
Blanche Eberle-Snyder. She grew up in Broken Bow, Nebraska. While 
still in High School she met Guy Beardsley on a blind date. Guy and 
LaVonne married on September 3, 1950, shortly before he left for the 
Korean Conflict. After the war they started a family and moved 
around Nebraska eventually settling in North Platte in 1966. She worked 
as a secretary throughout her life for attorneys and City government. 
But mostly she became a homemaker and focused on her family. She learned
 to sew and do needle work from her mother and continued that throughout
 her life. She used her talents to not only make clothing for herself 
and family but to donate items to multiple charities. LaVonne was 
always active in her church and community. The Sertoma-LaSertoma 
organization was a passion of hers and she donated countless hours to 
commit to their motto. Service to All Mankind. She loved music, 
musicals, and she loved to dance. She also loved to travel. Guy and 
LaVonne visited every state but Alabama. They traveled to Ireland, 
England, Scotland, Switzerland, Mexico, Austria, The Caribbean, and 
Germany. As an avid Husker fan Nebraska always called her back home. 
 She was a wonderful hostess and anyone who entered their home always 
felt welcome. But above all her love and dedication to family was her 
greatest gift. She would drop everything if she was needed and be by 
your side at a moment’s notice. She attended and cheered for any 
activity she could that her children and grandchildren participated in. 
 After moving to Wyoming in 1990 she honed in on her fan skills laughing
 and cheering to the Central High fight song along with Cowboy Joe and 
the Rockies. She was proceeded in death by her parents; brother, Duane Gene; and grandson, Cameron Wade Smith. 
 She is survived by her loving husband, Guy; daughters, Karen (Terry) 
Smith, Wheatland and Lorna (Kevin) Cherry, Cheyenne; six grandchildren, 
Michael (Leanne) Warren, Wheatland, Tony (Tamara) Warren, Chur, 
Switzerland, James Warren, Mullen, NE, Travis (Gert) Warren, Stapleton, 
NE, Cora (Link) Lanter, Severance, CO, Jacob (Whitney) Cherry, 
Pocatello, ID; and eleven great-grandchildren. Services will be 
held at First Presbyterian Church in Cheyenne, WY at 2:00 p.m., 
Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Interment will take place at Fort McPherson 
National Cemetery in Maxwell, NE Thursday April 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm 
Central Time. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the 
Cheyenne First Presbyterian Church through their Deacon’s Fund for 
disaster relief. The Family wishes to extend their heartfelt thanks
 to the incredible staff at the Cottonwood Creek Facility where Love and
 Compassion knows no bounds, and to Landon with Enhabit Hospice. Services and Interment are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.

LaVonne June Beardsley (1929-2023)

Joan (Kennedy) Batenhorst, age 91, of Omaha, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023.

VISITATION: 4-6pm, Sunday, April 23rd, with VIGIL SERVICE at 6pm, at St. James Catholic Church, 4710 North 90th Street in Omaha.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, April 24th, 10:30am, St. James Catholic Church, 4710 North 90th Street in Omaha.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Trust.

Joan was born September 26, 1931, to John and Julia (Carroll) Kennedy
 and spent her childhood in the Cedar Rapids, NE, area. She was the 
youngest of nine children.

After a 12-week summer session in college, she was a teacher at a one-room country school for a year.

Joan married Richard (“Dick”) Batenhorst on September 30, 1950, a 
marriage that lasted 65 happy years before Dick passed away in 2015.

Joan and Dick began their family of four children together while 
living in Cedar Rapids, Aurora, and Kearney before settling in North 
Platte, NE in 1962, where they lived for 32 years before retiring to 
Omaha.

An early sign of Joan’s dedication to her family was her time spent 
as a “door-to-door” encyclopedia salesperson, a tough task undertaken so
 her children would have a full set of World Books as they grew up.

As her children grew older, Joan first worked outside the home as a 
cook and librarian at North Platte St. Patrick’s High School, and later 
was an administrative assistant for the Haney, Ramaekers, and Ludwig 
accounting firm.

Joan was an avid supporter of all her children’s, grandchildren’s, 
and great-grandchildren’s activities and would always be there with an 
encouraging word. She also enjoyed a good game of bridge with her 
friends.

Of great importance to Joan was the right-hand role she filled beside
 her husband as Dick worked countless volunteer hours as a state 
official for the Knights of Columbus. Their KC life together brought 
them life-long friends and happy memories from one end of the state to 
the other.

Family was always a priority, including frequent gatherings with her 
three sisters, which always had to include posing for their (expletive) 
picture.

Ever ready to preserve the moment, Joan’s camera was always close at 
hand. Gatherings were never complete until photos were taken. She 
compiled multiple photo albums and scrapbooks that served her well in 
her later years as she spent many hours looking at “her books.”

Joan always delivered an optimistic “it is what it is” or “this too 
shall pass” attitude with a smile and twinkle in her Irish eyes.

In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband
 Dick; five brothers: Leonard, Arnold, Donald, Melvin (Bud) and Carroll;
 three sisters: Lucille Ruma, Jeanne Lutz, and Maxine Robinson; numerous
 in-laws and nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her children: Gary (Ellen) Batenhorst of Omaha, 
Nadine (Robert) Karr of Plattsmouth, Russ (Mary) Batenhorst of Hastings,
 and Greg (Mary Lou) Batenhorst of Mt. Vernon, IA. Other survivors 
include five grandchildren: Heidi (Adam) Sleper, Jaime (Justin) Short, 
Julia Batenhorst, Patrick (Rose) Batenhorst, and Tony (Sarah Benal) 
Batenhorst; as well as great-grandchildren: Kalen, Sabrina, Isabelle, 
and Cameron Short, Jamison and Clara Sleper and Bernadette Batenhorst; 
many nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law; and other extended family
 members.

Joan’s family thanks the staff of Hillcrest Health in Bellevue and 
Hillcrest Hospice for their care of Joan in her last two years.

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 </figure>Joan (Kennedy) Batenhorst, age 91, of Omaha, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023.VISITATION: 4-6pm, Sunday, April 23rd, with VIGIL SERVICE at 6pm, at St. James Catholic Church, 4710 North 90th Street in Omaha.MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, April 24th, 10:30am, St. James Catholic Church, 4710 North 90th Street in Omaha.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Trust.Joan was born September 26, 1931, to John and Julia (Carroll) Kennedy
 and spent her childhood in the Cedar Rapids, NE, area. She was the 
youngest of nine children.After a 12-week summer session in college, she was a teacher at a one-room country school for a year.Joan married Richard (“Dick”) Batenhorst on September 30, 1950, a 
marriage that lasted 65 happy years before Dick passed away in 2015.Joan and Dick began their family of four children together while 
living in Cedar Rapids, Aurora, and Kearney before settling in North 
Platte, NE in 1962, where they lived for 32 years before retiring to 
Omaha.An early sign of Joan’s dedication to her family was her time spent 
as a “door-to-door” encyclopedia salesperson, a tough task undertaken so
 her children would have a full set of World Books as they grew up.As her children grew older, Joan first worked outside the home as a 
cook and librarian at North Platte St. Patrick’s High School, and later 
was an administrative assistant for the Haney, Ramaekers, and Ludwig 
accounting firm.Joan was an avid supporter of all her children’s, grandchildren’s, 
and great-grandchildren’s activities and would always be there with an 
encouraging word. She also enjoyed a good game of bridge with her 
friends.Of great importance to Joan was the right-hand role she filled beside
 her husband as Dick worked countless volunteer hours as a state 
official for the Knights of Columbus. Their KC life together brought 
them life-long friends and happy memories from one end of the state to 
the other.Family was always a priority, including frequent gatherings with her 
three sisters, which always had to include posing for their (expletive) 
picture.Ever ready to preserve the moment, Joan’s camera was always close at 
hand. Gatherings were never complete until photos were taken. She 
compiled multiple photo albums and scrapbooks that served her well in 
her later years as she spent many hours looking at “her books.”Joan always delivered an optimistic “it is what it is” or “this too 
shall pass” attitude with a smile and twinkle in her Irish eyes.In addition to her parents, Joan was preceded in death by her husband
 Dick; five brothers: Leonard, Arnold, Donald, Melvin (Bud) and Carroll;
 three sisters: Lucille Ruma, Jeanne Lutz, and Maxine Robinson; numerous
 in-laws and nieces and nephews.She is survived by her children: Gary (Ellen) Batenhorst of Omaha, 
Nadine (Robert) Karr of Plattsmouth, Russ (Mary) Batenhorst of Hastings,
 and Greg (Mary Lou) Batenhorst of Mt. Vernon, IA. Other survivors 
include five grandchildren: Heidi (Adam) Sleper, Jaime (Justin) Short, 
Julia Batenhorst, Patrick (Rose) Batenhorst, and Tony (Sarah Benal) 
Batenhorst; as well as great-grandchildren: Kalen, Sabrina, Isabelle, 
and Cameron Short, Jamison and Clara Sleper and Bernadette Batenhorst; 
many nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law; and other extended family
 members.Joan’s family thanks the staff of Hillcrest Health in Bellevue and 
Hillcrest Hospice for their care of Joan in her last two years.

Joan (Kennedy) Batenhorst (1931-2023)

Mary Patricia “Pat” Innocence Young, age 95, of Cambridge, passed away at the Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington, NE on April 18, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born in Lawrence, NE on December 28, 1927, to Clement and Elisabeth (Ostdiek) Witte.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family moved to Cambridge when Pat was three years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat attended Cambridge schools and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was the only child of 11 children of the family to graduate high school.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After graduation, Pat received a Normal Training Certificate to teach school.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat taught country school south of Holbrook for several years.&nbsp;

Pat was united in marriage to Eugene Young on February 12, 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 7, 2021. She worked for Gene Young Machinery and Service as the bookkeeper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat worked at the Butler Memorial Library as a Librarian from 1972 to 2013 before she retired at age 81.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of the Cambridge American Legion Unit #199 for 65 years, and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Alter Society.&nbsp; She was a very active volunteer and helped with the Tri-Valley hospital thrift store, was an election poll worker for over 20 years, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Pat was an excellent cook. Family favorites were, “icky” lemon pie, peanut butter Angel food cake, cinnamon rolls, and many other baked goods.&nbsp; She was known for her family meals and organization, not cutting any corners.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clement and Elisabeth; husband, Gene; son, Philip (Deb) Young; grandson, Kraig Young; nine siblings:&nbsp; Alvin, Gilbert, Wilbur, Irene Kubik, Vera Laughlin, Herb, Edwin, LeRoy, and Arthur.&nbsp;

Pat is survived by her son, Lynn (Joyce) Young of Eustis; daughter, Lisa (Kurt) Gerken of Elwood; grandchildren: Suzanne (Tony) Neels of Gothenburg, Jessica (Randy) Grindle of Kearney, Brooke (Joe) Lambert of Kearney, Kaitlyn (Michael) Ziola of Lincoln, Shawn Young of Omaha, Bronson (Mary Lou) Gerken of Omaha, Christopher Gerken of Elwood, and Avery Gerken of Elwood; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Jerry Witte of Cambridge, and a host of nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cambridge on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Father Ken Wehrs as celebrant. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:00 AM prior to mass. Visitation will be held at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from noon until 7:00 PM.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be left in Pat’s name to either the Butler Memorial Library or the Cambridge Volunteer Rescue and Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Patricia “Pat” Innocence Young, age 95, of Cambridge, passed away at the Ridgeway Senior Living in Lexington, NE on April 18, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born in Lawrence, NE on December 28, 1927, to Clement and Elisabeth (Ostdiek) Witte.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family moved to Cambridge when Pat was three years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat attended Cambridge schools and graduated from Cambridge High School in 1945.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was the only child of 11 children of the family to graduate high school.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;After graduation, Pat received a Normal Training Certificate to teach school.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat taught country school south of Holbrook for several years.&nbsp;Pat was united in marriage to Eugene Young on February 12, 1949.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on November 7, 2021. She worked for Gene Young Machinery and Service as the bookkeeper.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pat worked at the Butler Memorial Library as a Librarian from 1972 to 2013 before she retired at age 81.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of the Cambridge American Legion Unit #199 for 65 years, and a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and Alter Society.&nbsp; She was a very active volunteer and helped with the Tri-Valley hospital thrift store, was an election poll worker for over 20 years, and delivered Meals on Wheels for many years. Pat was an excellent cook. Family favorites were, “icky” lemon pie, peanut butter Angel food cake, cinnamon rolls, and many other baked goods.&nbsp; She was known for her family meals and organization, not cutting any corners.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, Clement and Elisabeth; husband, Gene; son, Philip (Deb) Young; grandson, Kraig Young; nine siblings:&nbsp; Alvin, Gilbert, Wilbur, Irene Kubik, Vera Laughlin, Herb, Edwin, LeRoy, and Arthur.&nbsp;Pat is survived by her son, Lynn (Joyce) Young of Eustis; daughter, Lisa (Kurt) Gerken of Elwood; grandchildren: Suzanne (Tony) Neels of Gothenburg, Jessica (Randy) Grindle of Kearney, Brooke (Joe) Lambert of Kearney, Kaitlyn (Michael) Ziola of Lincoln, Shawn Young of Omaha, Bronson (Mary Lou) Gerken of Omaha, Christopher Gerken of Elwood, and Avery Gerken of Elwood; 22 great grandchildren; brother, Jerry Witte of Cambridge, and a host of nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cambridge on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Father Ken Wehrs as celebrant. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at 10:00 AM prior to mass. Visitation will be held at the Lockenour-Jones Mortuary on Thursday, April 27, 2023, from noon until 7:00 PM.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at lockenour.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be left in Pat’s name to either the Butler Memorial Library or the Cambridge Volunteer Rescue and Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lockenour-Jones Mortuary is entrusted with arrangements.&nbsp;

Patricia "Pat" (Witte) Young (1927-2023)

&nbsp; Leon Calvin Stinnette, the youngest son of Thomas Steven and Mary May (Skelton) Stinnette was born October 30, 1925, near Enders, Nebraska. Leon attended Ash Grove School in Dundy County, Nebraska, and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1943. Leon married Esta Lavon Davis in September 1945, at Wauneta, Nebraska, and to this union a daughter, Sherilan Dee, was born. Leon and Esta were divorced in November 1948. On June 5, 1953, Leon married Gwenn Goddard in Imperial, Nebraska. Leon began his forty-year career in construction at Roswell, New Mexico, in 1949, as an apprentice carpenter. He later progressed to being a journeyman carpenter, then a foreman, and in 1963, he gained the position of Project Superintendent for Henry C. Beck Company. Leon was responsible for the construction of high-rise buildings in the states of, New Mexico, California, Oregon, and Washington. Leon left the Beck Company in 1969, and he and Gwenn moved to Portland, Oregon, where he was a Project Superintendent for the Hoffman Construction Company for the last eighteen years of his career. His employment with the Hoffman Company included the forty-story First National Bank and Operations Building, in Portland, Oregon, the thirty-seven story Seattle Federal Building, the thirty-three story Pacific Northwest Bell Building, in Seattle, the Weyerhauser Technology Center, with a roof area of five acres, in Federal Way, Washington, the twenty-one story Arco Office Tower in Anchorage, Alaska, and several others. Leon always considered it a privilege to have been given the opportunity to supervise construction of projects of this size. Leon retired in March of 1987, and he a Gwenn later located in Broomfield, Colorado. In retirement, the couple traveled and wintered in California and Arizona. He was a life member of the NRA, ATA, and PITA. Leon passed away early Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023, at the Hillcrest of Loveland Assisted Living Center in Loveland, Colorado. He was 97 years of age. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Gwenn in 2002, brothers; Howard and Harold, sister; Wilma, and sons-in-law: Ronald Arterburn and James Majors. Survivors Include: Daughter; Sherilan Arterburn of Grand Junction, Colorado. Stepdaughter; Joann Majors, of Rogersville, Missouri, Stepson; Jimmie Goddard and wife, Meda, of Berthoud, Colorado. Grandchildren: Gabrielle Arterburn, Tara Arterburn, Nancy (Burt) Crocket, Jimmie Majors, Susan Majors, Mark (Julie) Majors, Michael (Marla) Goddard, Mark (Lisa) Goddard, Tammy (Kevin) Lutz. Great-Grandchildren: Justin (Sara) Tiffany, Megan (Mitchel) Tiffany-Barber, Alexandra Majors, Raymond Majors, Brenna (Cody) Johnston, Erinn Goddard, Jessie (Caylyn) Goddard, Brandon (Malory) Lutz, and Hailey Lutz. Great-Grandchildren: Ava Tiffany, Grace Tiffany, Syler Johnston, Oakley Johnston, Creed Johnston, Colter Johnston, Jaylynn Goddard, Ellie Lutz, Camille Lutz and Sloan Lutz. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday morning, April 26th, 2023, 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, NE, with Rev. Melody Newman officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2023, 3:00-6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial. A memorial, In Leon’s Memory, has been suggested to the Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be left a liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial has been entrusted with arrangements.

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 </figure>&nbsp; Leon Calvin Stinnette, the youngest son of Thomas Steven and Mary May (Skelton) Stinnette was born October 30, 1925, near Enders, Nebraska. Leon attended Ash Grove School in Dundy County, Nebraska, and graduated from Wauneta High School in 1943. Leon married Esta Lavon Davis in September 1945, at Wauneta, Nebraska, and to this union a daughter, Sherilan Dee, was born. Leon and Esta were divorced in November 1948. On June 5, 1953, Leon married Gwenn Goddard in Imperial, Nebraska. Leon began his forty-year career in construction at Roswell, New Mexico, in 1949, as an apprentice carpenter. He later progressed to being a journeyman carpenter, then a foreman, and in 1963, he gained the position of Project Superintendent for Henry C. Beck Company. Leon was responsible for the construction of high-rise buildings in the states of, New Mexico, California, Oregon, and Washington. Leon left the Beck Company in 1969, and he and Gwenn moved to Portland, Oregon, where he was a Project Superintendent for the Hoffman Construction Company for the last eighteen years of his career. His employment with the Hoffman Company included the forty-story First National Bank and Operations Building, in Portland, Oregon, the thirty-seven story Seattle Federal Building, the thirty-three story Pacific Northwest Bell Building, in Seattle, the Weyerhauser Technology Center, with a roof area of five acres, in Federal Way, Washington, the twenty-one story Arco Office Tower in Anchorage, Alaska, and several others. Leon always considered it a privilege to have been given the opportunity to supervise construction of projects of this size. Leon retired in March of 1987, and he a Gwenn later located in Broomfield, Colorado. In retirement, the couple traveled and wintered in California and Arizona. He was a life member of the NRA, ATA, and PITA. Leon passed away early Wednesday morning, April 19, 2023, at the Hillcrest of Loveland Assisted Living Center in Loveland, Colorado. He was 97 years of age. Leon was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Gwenn in 2002, brothers; Howard and Harold, sister; Wilma, and sons-in-law: Ronald Arterburn and James Majors. Survivors Include: Daughter; Sherilan Arterburn of Grand Junction, Colorado. Stepdaughter; Joann Majors, of Rogersville, Missouri, Stepson; Jimmie Goddard and wife, Meda, of Berthoud, Colorado. Grandchildren: Gabrielle Arterburn, Tara Arterburn, Nancy (Burt) Crocket, Jimmie Majors, Susan Majors, Mark (Julie) Majors, Michael (Marla) Goddard, Mark (Lisa) Goddard, Tammy (Kevin) Lutz. Great-Grandchildren: Justin (Sara) Tiffany, Megan (Mitchel) Tiffany-Barber, Alexandra Majors, Raymond Majors, Brenna (Cody) Johnston, Erinn Goddard, Jessie (Caylyn) Goddard, Brandon (Malory) Lutz, and Hailey Lutz. Great-Grandchildren: Ava Tiffany, Grace Tiffany, Syler Johnston, Oakley Johnston, Creed Johnston, Colter Johnston, Jaylynn Goddard, Ellie Lutz, Camille Lutz and Sloan Lutz. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday morning, April 26th, 2023, 11:00 A.M. (Mountain Time) at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Imperial, NE, with Rev. Melody Newman officiating. Visitation will be held Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2023, 3:00-6:00 P.M. (Mountain Time) at Liewer Funeral Home, Imperial. A memorial, In Leon’s Memory, has been suggested to the Donor’s Choice. Online condolences may be left a liewerfuneralhome.com Liewer Funeral Home of Imperial has been entrusted with arrangements.

Leon C Stinnette (1925-2023)

&nbsp; Roger Carl Cook, age 61, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away at his home on April 19, 2023. Roger was born on October 31, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard Carl and LaDonna Marie (Olson) Cook. He was a proud graduate of Stapleton Public High School with the Class of 1980. Roger went on to study diesel mechanics in college but ultimately ended up working at a shop that specialized in foreign cars out of school. On June 6, 1992, Roger married Linda Alexander at Lincoln, NE. They moved to Ogallala in 1993, where they enjoyed family, friends, and taking motorcycle rides whenever they got the chance. Throughout his life, Roger was a dedicated workaholic who loved his family dearly. His grandchildren and children were his greatest joy, followed by his passion for his motorcycles. Roger had a terrific sense of humor and was known to be sarcastic from time to time. He was also known for his strong work ethic and exceptional mechanical skills, working for Goodyear, Humphries Auto, and T.O. Haas. He ended his career at Humphries, having made many wonderful friends and acquaintances over the years. Roger was always eager to help others. Roger was preceded in death by his mother, LaDonna Cook; his wife, Linda Cook; and an infant baby sister. Roger is survived by his father, Rich Cook; two daughters, Shanandoah (Tim) Scott and Breanna Cook and significant other Tyson Courter; three sons, Trevor (Naomi) Cook, Damon, and Brendin; sister, Suzette Casillas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will cherish his memory. Services will be held on Monday, April 24, at 10:30 am at New Hope Church in Ogallala, with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating. Interment will follow in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 23, from 2 pm until 4 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Roger Carl Cook, age 61, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away at his home on April 19, 2023. Roger was born on October 31, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Richard Carl and LaDonna Marie (Olson) Cook. He was a proud graduate of Stapleton Public High School with the Class of 1980. Roger went on to study diesel mechanics in college but ultimately ended up working at a shop that specialized in foreign cars out of school. On June 6, 1992, Roger married Linda Alexander at Lincoln, NE. They moved to Ogallala in 1993, where they enjoyed family, friends, and taking motorcycle rides whenever they got the chance. Throughout his life, Roger was a dedicated workaholic who loved his family dearly. His grandchildren and children were his greatest joy, followed by his passion for his motorcycles. Roger had a terrific sense of humor and was known to be sarcastic from time to time. He was also known for his strong work ethic and exceptional mechanical skills, working for Goodyear, Humphries Auto, and T.O. Haas. He ended his career at Humphries, having made many wonderful friends and acquaintances over the years. Roger was always eager to help others. Roger was preceded in death by his mother, LaDonna Cook; his wife, Linda Cook; and an infant baby sister. Roger is survived by his father, Rich Cook; two daughters, Shanandoah (Tim) Scott and Breanna Cook and significant other Tyson Courter; three sons, Trevor (Naomi) Cook, Damon, and Brendin; sister, Suzette Casillas; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who will cherish his memory. Services will be held on Monday, April 24, at 10:30 am at New Hope Church in Ogallala, with Pastor Matt Waitley officiating. Interment will follow in the Ogallala Cemetery. Visitation will be on Sunday, April 23, from 2 pm until 4 pm at the Prairie Hills Funeral Home in Ogallala. Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roger Cook (1961-2023)

On April 15, 2023, Vickie Johnson peacefully passed away at her home in 
North Platte. &nbsp;She was 64 years old. 
Vickie was born to Roy and Euphrisia McAnulty in Bakersfield, CA, on May 29, 1958. &nbsp;She grew up in California and had a love for the ocean. &nbsp;She eventually relocated to North Platte where she was a member of Parkview Church of the Nazarene. 
Vickie dedicated her life to helping others.&nbsp; She cared for the elderly in assisted living and as an in-home care provider. &nbsp;Her passion for caring&nbsp; also extended to her pets as she was a pet lover. 
Vickie married Erling "Al" Johnson and raised three sons. &nbsp;She was a 
loving wife, mother and grandmother. 
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Ruth and 
husband, Johnny Headly; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Goodenow. 
Survivors include Vickie's sons, Steven (Anne) Turney and Jared Johnson 
of Hawaii and Timothy Johnson of North Platte; grandchildren, Roman and Alexandria; her sister, Katherin Goodenow of Arnold; brothers, Roy 
(Carolyn) McAnulty of Colorado and Bill McAnulty of Washington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family. 
Visitation with family will be 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, followed by a memorial service at 11 <a href="http://a.m.at" target="_blank">a.m.at</a> Odean Colonial Chapel. Cremation will follow. &nbsp;

Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>. &nbsp;Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682348837824.jpeg" alt="Vickie Johnson" />
 <figcaption>Vickie Johnson</figcaption>
 </figure>On April 15, 2023, Vickie Johnson peacefully passed away at her home in 
North Platte. &nbsp;She was 64 years old. 
Vickie was born to Roy and Euphrisia McAnulty in Bakersfield, CA, on May 29, 1958. &nbsp;She grew up in California and had a love for the ocean. &nbsp;She eventually relocated to North Platte where she was a member of Parkview Church of the Nazarene. 
Vickie dedicated her life to helping others.&nbsp; She cared for the elderly in assisted living and as an in-home care provider. &nbsp;Her passion for caring&nbsp; also extended to her pets as she was a pet lover. 
Vickie married Erling "Al" Johnson and raised three sons. &nbsp;She was a 
loving wife, mother and grandmother. 
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Ruth and 
husband, Johnny Headly; and brother-in-law, Kenneth Goodenow. 
Survivors include Vickie's sons, Steven (Anne) Turney and Jared Johnson 
of Hawaii and Timothy Johnson of North Platte; grandchildren, Roman and Alexandria; her sister, Katherin Goodenow of Arnold; brothers, Roy 
(Carolyn) McAnulty of Colorado and Bill McAnulty of Washington; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family. 
Visitation with family will be 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, followed by a memorial service at 11 <a href="http://a.m.at" target="_blank">a.m.at</a> Odean Colonial Chapel. Cremation will follow. &nbsp;Online condolences may be shared at&nbsp;<a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>. &nbsp;Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Vickie Johnson (1958-2023)

&nbsp; Esther Kraus, age 86, formerly of Madrid, passed away on April 19, 2023, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Esther was born on September 3, 1936, in Julesburg, CO, to Cyriel and Barbara (Schmidt) Lanckriet. She graduated from Julesburg High School. On January 14, 1956, Esther married John Douglas Kraus at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Julesburg. The couple made their home on a farm at Madrid, NE, and their union was blessed with four children: Christine, Debra, Timothy, and Mark. At one time, Esther owned and operated the bar in Madrid. For the last 25 years, she worked as a secretary for her son, Mark Kraus. Esther and Doug eventually moved from their farm to town, but her love for the outdoors remained constant. Esther deeply loved flowers and spent countless hours tending to her garden and working in her yard. Her garden and yard were her sanctuary, and she enjoyed every moment spent outside. Esther was also an excellent cook, and her family will always remember her as a dedicated wife and mother. She adored her four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, always cherishing the time she spent with them. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, brothers Leo, Bob, Renae, and George; and sisters Mary Abts and Madeline Ciemnoczolowski. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Doug Kraus of Imperial; children Chris Wendell of Grant, Deb Kraus of Madrid, Tim Kraus of Ogallala, and Mark Kraus of Madrid; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Betty Lanckriet; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A memorial has been established in Esther's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. A graveside service will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682108313141.jpeg" alt="Esther Kraus" />
 <figcaption>Esther Kraus</figcaption>
 </figure>&nbsp; Esther Kraus, age 86, formerly of Madrid, passed away on April 19, 2023, at the Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Esther was born on September 3, 1936, in Julesburg, CO, to Cyriel and Barbara (Schmidt) Lanckriet. She graduated from Julesburg High School. On January 14, 1956, Esther married John Douglas Kraus at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Julesburg. The couple made their home on a farm at Madrid, NE, and their union was blessed with four children: Christine, Debra, Timothy, and Mark. At one time, Esther owned and operated the bar in Madrid. For the last 25 years, she worked as a secretary for her son, Mark Kraus. Esther and Doug eventually moved from their farm to town, but her love for the outdoors remained constant. Esther deeply loved flowers and spent countless hours tending to her garden and working in her yard. Her garden and yard were her sanctuary, and she enjoyed every moment spent outside. Esther was also an excellent cook, and her family will always remember her as a dedicated wife and mother. She adored her four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, always cherishing the time she spent with them. Esther was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, brothers Leo, Bob, Renae, and George; and sisters Mary Abts and Madeline Ciemnoczolowski. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Doug Kraus of Imperial; children Chris Wendell of Grant, Deb Kraus of Madrid, Tim Kraus of Ogallala, and Mark Kraus of Madrid; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Betty Lanckriet; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. A memorial has been established in Esther's memory for later designation. Condolences may be shared at bullocklongfuneralhome.com. A graveside service will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date. Bullock-Long Funeral Home of Grant is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Esther Kraus  (1936-2023)

Albert Iowa Kelly, 77, of North Platte, passed away on April 19, 2023, at Great Plains Health.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born to John and Hazel (Lunsford) Kelly on March 5, 1946, in Omaha, NE.&nbsp;

Albert grew up in Omaha where he attended school through the ninth grade.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1968, he married Diane Janssen and to this union two daughters were born: Marcia and Brenda.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple moved to North Platte in the mid-70s where Albert worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as well as for Myron Walker doing carpentry work.&nbsp;&nbsp;He later married Judy Shook.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple merged their families, giving Albert a third daughter, Laura.&nbsp;

Fishing was what Albert spent the majority of his free time doing.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was so funny and loved telling jokes while he spent time with his grandchildren and his close friends, especially Toby Ziegler.&nbsp;&nbsp;Albert was always very chivalrous and polite.

Those left to cherish Albert’s memory include his daughters, Marcia Janssen, of Cozad, Brenda (Douglas) Johnson, of Minong, WI, and Laura (Brad) Spiehs, of North Platte; grandchildren, Phillip Janssen, of Cozad, Dakkota (Megan) Austin, of McCook, Nathaniel Manning, of Cozad, Kendra (Charles) Saunders, of Gothenburg, Betty Spiehs, of North Platte, Jacob (Amber) Howard, of Kearney, Dalton Howard, of Kearney, Ame Johnson, of Minong, WI; 16 great grandchildren; close friends, Rick Wherle, Judy Nelson, and Joan Cooper; and many other family members.

Preceding him in death include his parents; brothers, Flloyd and Willie; ex-wife, Diane Janssen; and grandparents.

Services will be held 11:30 A.M., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Two Rivers Fellowship (106 E 5th, North Platte).&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682084933873.jpeg" alt="Albert Kelly" />
 <figcaption>Albert Kelly</figcaption>
 </figure>Albert Iowa Kelly, 77, of North Platte, passed away on April 19, 2023, at Great Plains Health.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born to John and Hazel (Lunsford) Kelly on March 5, 1946, in Omaha, NE.&nbsp;Albert grew up in Omaha where he attended school through the ninth grade.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1968, he married Diane Janssen and to this union two daughters were born: Marcia and Brenda.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple moved to North Platte in the mid-70s where Albert worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as well as for Myron Walker doing carpentry work.&nbsp;&nbsp;He later married Judy Shook.&nbsp;&nbsp;The couple merged their families, giving Albert a third daughter, Laura.&nbsp;Fishing was what Albert spent the majority of his free time doing.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was so funny and loved telling jokes while he spent time with his grandchildren and his close friends, especially Toby Ziegler.&nbsp;&nbsp;Albert was always very chivalrous and polite.Those left to cherish Albert’s memory include his daughters, Marcia Janssen, of Cozad, Brenda (Douglas) Johnson, of Minong, WI, and Laura (Brad) Spiehs, of North Platte; grandchildren, Phillip Janssen, of Cozad, Dakkota (Megan) Austin, of McCook, Nathaniel Manning, of Cozad, Kendra (Charles) Saunders, of Gothenburg, Betty Spiehs, of North Platte, Jacob (Amber) Howard, of Kearney, Dalton Howard, of Kearney, Ame Johnson, of Minong, WI; 16 great grandchildren; close friends, Rick Wherle, Judy Nelson, and Joan Cooper; and many other family members.Preceding him in death include his parents; brothers, Flloyd and Willie; ex-wife, Diane Janssen; and grandparents.Services will be held 11:30 A.M., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Two Rivers Fellowship (106 E 5th, North Platte).&nbsp;

Albert Iowa Kelly (1946-2023)

Tracy Lavern Deminski was born on December 28, 1953 in McCook, NE to V.I. “Bud” Deminski (deceased) and Vene DeMoss Deminski.&nbsp; His two older sisters, Kathy (Jim) Salts and Jeri Barber were expert teasers. He passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE after a short battle with lymphoma.

Tracy was educated in the Cambridge (NE) public school system, graduating with the Class of 1973.&nbsp; He lived on “kid row” in Cambridge and developed many lifelong friends on that street.&nbsp; He enjoyed a care free life growing up in Cambridge and he talked about it often. &nbsp;After high school graduation, he received his Associate Degree in art from Southeast Community College in Milford, NE.

Tracy married Connie Jones on January 10, 1976 in Cambridge, NE and they moved to Omaha.&nbsp; He spent the rest of his life there.&nbsp; Tracy and Connie were blessed with two children: Nathan Luke (Sherry) and Katie Lora (Matt).&nbsp; He was very proud of his grandchildren, Leah Vollmuth, Megan Vollmuth and Miles Vollmuth.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed attending their soccer games.

Tracy spent most of his career in the graphic arts/printing fields.&nbsp; He was very gratified with the “hand work” he did before the advent of computers.&nbsp; He didn’t care much for computers!&nbsp; He had many hobbies:&nbsp; water color painting, stained glass, and wood working.&nbsp; He was very happy when his beloved Cubs won the World Series in 2016! &nbsp;In his younger years, he was a fabulous drummer!&nbsp; But most of all, Tracy was funny!!&nbsp; Everyone enjoyed his sense of humor.&nbsp; Friends and relatives could always count on a good laugh when Tracy was around.&nbsp; He was definitely a “quick wit”!

In recent years, Connie finally convinced Tracy to do some traveling.&nbsp; In 2016, the entire family spent a week in Maine.&nbsp; In 2017, Tracy and Connie went on a Viking River cruise on the Moselle, Rhine, Main rivers.&nbsp; Tracy loved it!&nbsp; In 2022, they went on another cruise down the Rhine from the Netherlands to Switzerland.&nbsp; Finally, also in 2022, they took the “Trip of a Lifetime” to Ireland, Scotland and Sweden with their Soucie relatives and son, Nathan.

Tracy will be profoundly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends and relatives.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682024584585.jpeg" alt="Tracy Deminski" />
 <figcaption>Tracy Deminski</figcaption>
 </figure>Tracy Lavern Deminski was born on December 28, 1953 in McCook, NE to V.I. “Bud” Deminski (deceased) and Vene DeMoss Deminski.&nbsp; His two older sisters, Kathy (Jim) Salts and Jeri Barber were expert teasers. He passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Methodist Hospital, Omaha, NE after a short battle with lymphoma.Tracy was educated in the Cambridge (NE) public school system, graduating with the Class of 1973.&nbsp; He lived on “kid row” in Cambridge and developed many lifelong friends on that street.&nbsp; He enjoyed a care free life growing up in Cambridge and he talked about it often. &nbsp;After high school graduation, he received his Associate Degree in art from Southeast Community College in Milford, NE.Tracy married Connie Jones on January 10, 1976 in Cambridge, NE and they moved to Omaha.&nbsp; He spent the rest of his life there.&nbsp; Tracy and Connie were blessed with two children: Nathan Luke (Sherry) and Katie Lora (Matt).&nbsp; He was very proud of his grandchildren, Leah Vollmuth, Megan Vollmuth and Miles Vollmuth.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed attending their soccer games.Tracy spent most of his career in the graphic arts/printing fields.&nbsp; He was very gratified with the “hand work” he did before the advent of computers.&nbsp; He didn’t care much for computers!&nbsp; He had many hobbies:&nbsp; water color painting, stained glass, and wood working.&nbsp; He was very happy when his beloved Cubs won the World Series in 2016! &nbsp;In his younger years, he was a fabulous drummer!&nbsp; But most of all, Tracy was funny!!&nbsp; Everyone enjoyed his sense of humor.&nbsp; Friends and relatives could always count on a good laugh when Tracy was around.&nbsp; He was definitely a “quick wit”!In recent years, Connie finally convinced Tracy to do some traveling.&nbsp; In 2016, the entire family spent a week in Maine.&nbsp; In 2017, Tracy and Connie went on a Viking River cruise on the Moselle, Rhine, Main rivers.&nbsp; Tracy loved it!&nbsp; In 2022, they went on another cruise down the Rhine from the Netherlands to Switzerland.&nbsp; Finally, also in 2022, they took the “Trip of a Lifetime” to Ireland, Scotland and Sweden with their Soucie relatives and son, Nathan.Tracy will be profoundly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends and relatives.

Tracy Deminski (1953-2023)

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Dan Nguyen, M.D. Dr. Dan was born in 1943 in Vietnam. When he was just two days old, the Japanese bombed the strategic port near his hometown. His family fled to a village in the central part of North Vietnam where they sought safety and refuge. 

This would not be the only time Dan and his family would find themselves in the crosshairs of historic events of their home country. Nonetheless, their family endured and found ways to create normalcy. Dan's first decade of childhood would be filled with going to school, swimming in a nearby pond and learning to speak French. After WWII and the defeat of Japan, there was another war between the French and communist guerillas in North Vietnam. Upon France's defeat and the encroachment of the Viet Cong, Dan (age 11) and his family moved to South Vietnam and settled in Saigon. In Saigon, Dan's interest in science and tenacity for learning would spur his pursuit of medicine. He earned placement in the University of Saigon Medical School through a rigorous testing process–during which only one out of a thousand applicants were accepted. He completed Medical School with a specialty in Internal Medicine in 1973 and was drafted into the South Vietnamese Army shortly thereafter. He served in Pleiku, an essential hospital unit and airbase that included both US and South Vietnamese personnel. On April 29th, 1975, the day before the fall of Saigon, Dan and his brother Phong would board a PT boat in the Saigon River and make their way to a United States Aircraft Carrier. They were welcomed aboard and would be taken to a refugee camp in Malaysia. Eventually they were sent to Guam. Here, Dan showed his abilities as a physician by volunteering to help the 423rd Medical Company clinic at Tent City, Guam, while participating in Operation New Life.

Dan made his way to the United States through a refugee camp in Pennsylvania. From there Dan and his brother were sponsored by a Lutheran Church in Iowa. In Iowa Dan worked as an aide in a nursing home. During the mid-1970s Nebraska’s smaller communities were looking to recruit medical personnel and did so through programs that sponsored doctors from Vietnam entering the U.S. after the war. Dan heard about one of these programs and made his way to Omaha’s University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to start the next phase of his career. Once Dan passed all of his credentialing exams, he moved from Omaha to Bridgeport, Nebraska, in 1977 to work as a physician. A nurse that worked with Dr. Dan introduced him to her friend Marie, who was the Director of the Cosmetology Program for WNCC in Sydney. After a blind date and a year of courtship, Dan and Marie were married in 1979 and shortly thereafter purchased a practice and moved to Sutherland, Nebraska. They started a family while living there for 5 years. In 1984 Marie heard that Dr. Nakamura, from North Platte, was selling his practice and she contacted a friend to arrange a showing. Dr. Dan purchased the practice, moved his family to North Platte, while maintaining offices in both Sutherland and North Platte. A point of pride during this period was when Dan became a naturalized US Citizen – both of his children witnessed this meaningful event. Dr. Dan was an avid hobbyist and, outside of his practice and family, dedicated his time to many interests over the span of his life including: fishing, reading, cooking, hunting, building remote controlled planes, and eventually taking to the skies in the real deal - solo flying in a single engine Cessna. His love for flying started young but came to fruition through the building of radio controlled model planes and eventually, with the help of Trego Aviation, led to his first solo flight in 1993. Dan was a lifelong learner who had a passion for reading and brewing the perfect cup of coffee. He was a compassionate, caring, physician who left big shoes to fill when forced to retire after a bout with cancer. After a brutal protocol, by God’s grace, medical technology and Dan’s desire to survive, he beat cancer. Beating cancer meant he was able to spend lots of quality time walking 3-5 miles (almost) every day, sitting on the patio with a cup of coffee enjoying his natural surroundings (especially bird watching) and getting to spoil both of his grandsons - who he is survived by.

He is also survived by his wife, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, many nieces and nephews, in-laws, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, beloved sister, and a nephew. We recognize that this is more verbose than Dr. Dan would have ever been (those of you who knew him know what we mean) but we felt his life and legacy warranted it. In lieu of a memorial or donation, if inclined and weather permits, enjoy a walk in the early evening (but before the news) as Dr. Dan would have.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Online condolences can be left for Dr. Dan and his family at&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bestfuneralservices.com/">https://www.bestfuneralservices.com/</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682027281203.jpeg" alt="Dr. Dan Nguyen" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Dan Nguyen</figcaption>
 </figure>It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dr. Dan Nguyen, M.D. Dr. Dan was born in 1943 in Vietnam. When he was just two days old, the Japanese bombed the strategic port near his hometown. His family fled to a village in the central part of North Vietnam where they sought safety and refuge. This would not be the only time Dan and his family would find themselves in the crosshairs of historic events of their home country. Nonetheless, their family endured and found ways to create normalcy. Dan's first decade of childhood would be filled with going to school, swimming in a nearby pond and learning to speak French. After WWII and the defeat of Japan, there was another war between the French and communist guerillas in North Vietnam. Upon France's defeat and the encroachment of the Viet Cong, Dan (age 11) and his family moved to South Vietnam and settled in Saigon. In Saigon, Dan's interest in science and tenacity for learning would spur his pursuit of medicine. He earned placement in the University of Saigon Medical School through a rigorous testing process–during which only one out of a thousand applicants were accepted. He completed Medical School with a specialty in Internal Medicine in 1973 and was drafted into the South Vietnamese Army shortly thereafter. He served in Pleiku, an essential hospital unit and airbase that included both US and South Vietnamese personnel. On April 29th, 1975, the day before the fall of Saigon, Dan and his brother Phong would board a PT boat in the Saigon River and make their way to a United States Aircraft Carrier. They were welcomed aboard and would be taken to a refugee camp in Malaysia. Eventually they were sent to Guam. Here, Dan showed his abilities as a physician by volunteering to help the 423rd Medical Company clinic at Tent City, Guam, while participating in Operation New Life. Dan made his way to the United States through a refugee camp in Pennsylvania. From there Dan and his brother were sponsored by a Lutheran Church in Iowa. In Iowa Dan worked as an aide in a nursing home. During the mid-1970s Nebraska’s smaller communities were looking to recruit medical personnel and did so through programs that sponsored doctors from Vietnam entering the U.S. after the war. Dan heard about one of these programs and made his way to Omaha’s University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) to start the next phase of his career. Once Dan passed all of his credentialing exams, he moved from Omaha to Bridgeport, Nebraska, in 1977 to work as a physician. A nurse that worked with Dr. Dan introduced him to her friend Marie, who was the Director of the Cosmetology Program for WNCC in Sydney. After a blind date and a year of courtship, Dan and Marie were married in 1979 and shortly thereafter purchased a practice and moved to Sutherland, Nebraska. They started a family while living there for 5 years. In 1984 Marie heard that Dr. Nakamura, from North Platte, was selling his practice and she contacted a friend to arrange a showing. Dr. Dan purchased the practice, moved his family to North Platte, while maintaining offices in both Sutherland and North Platte. A point of pride during this period was when Dan became a naturalized US Citizen – both of his children witnessed this meaningful event. Dr. Dan was an avid hobbyist and, outside of his practice and family, dedicated his time to many interests over the span of his life including: fishing, reading, cooking, hunting, building remote controlled planes, and eventually taking to the skies in the real deal - solo flying in a single engine Cessna. His love for flying started young but came to fruition through the building of radio controlled model planes and eventually, with the help of Trego Aviation, led to his first solo flight in 1993. Dan was a lifelong learner who had a passion for reading and brewing the perfect cup of coffee. He was a compassionate, caring, physician who left big shoes to fill when forced to retire after a bout with cancer. After a brutal protocol, by God’s grace, medical technology and Dan’s desire to survive, he beat cancer. Beating cancer meant he was able to spend lots of quality time walking 3-5 miles (almost) every day, sitting on the patio with a cup of coffee enjoying his natural surroundings (especially bird watching) and getting to spoil both of his grandsons - who he is survived by. He is also survived by his wife, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, many nieces and nephews, in-laws, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, beloved sister, and a nephew. We recognize that this is more verbose than Dr. Dan would have ever been (those of you who knew him know what we mean) but we felt his life and legacy warranted it. In lieu of a memorial or donation, if inclined and weather permits, enjoy a walk in the early evening (but before the news) as Dr. Dan would have.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences can be left for Dr. Dan and his family at&nbsp; <a href="https://www.bestfuneralservices.com/">https://www.bestfuneralservices.com/</a>

Dr. Dan Nguyen, MD (1943-2023)

&nbsp; &nbsp; Janice Kay Olson, age 85, formerly of McCook, NE, passed away at the Azria Health Care Center in Central City, NE on March 27, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in McCook, NE on March 11, 1938, to Elmer W. and Freda L. (Adams) Olson. Janice attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; She attended Western State College in Gunnison, CO, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music and physical education. Janice taught in Cody, Wyoming for three years.&nbsp; Janice studied and obtained her master’s degree in 1978 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.&nbsp; She then taught at Purdue University as a professor of physical education. Janice never married.

&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Freda; brother, Roger Olson.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; Janice is survived by her sister-in-law, Twila Olson of Douglas, NE, and several cousins.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp; A graveside inurnment will be held at a later date. &nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Janice Kay Olson, age 85, formerly of McCook, NE, passed away at the Azria Health Care Center in Central City, NE on March 27, 2023.&nbsp; She was born in McCook, NE on March 11, 1938, to Elmer W. and Freda L. (Adams) Olson. Janice attended and graduated from McCook High School in 1966.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; She attended Western State College in Gunnison, CO, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in music and physical education. Janice taught in Cody, Wyoming for three years.&nbsp; Janice studied and obtained her master’s degree in 1978 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison.&nbsp; She then taught at Purdue University as a professor of physical education. Janice never married.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Freda; brother, Roger Olson.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Janice is survived by her sister-in-law, Twila Olson of Douglas, NE, and several cousins.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A graveside inurnment will be held at a later date. &nbsp;Friends may leave online condolences at herrmannfh.com. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

Janice Kay Olson (1938-2023)

Barbara Jean Garner of North Platte passed away at Bryan Health in 
Lincoln on April 19, 2023, at the age of 76. 
Barbara was born in Kearney to Raymond and Ruth Dage on July 7, 1946.&nbsp; 
After graduating from Kearney High School, Barbara attended Kearney 
State Teachers College for two years then went to Lincoln General 
Hospital School of Nursing where she received her RN diploma.&nbsp; Barbara 
had a long career in nursing which began at Good Samaritan Hospital. 
On April 25, 1970, Barbara was united in marriage to William Garner in 
Kearney.&nbsp; They moved to Colorado in 1976 and lived in Golden and other 
places in the metro area.&nbsp; While in Colorado, Barbara worked at the 
Swedish Medical Center for most of her career.&nbsp; She was mainly in ER, 
but also worked in ICU, on the GI and Orthopedic Floors, and Oncology.&nbsp; 
She retired from the Arapahoe G.I. Clinic. 
Barbara and Bill eventually moved to North Platte where they were 
members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp; Barbara enjoyed showing 
Rottweilers at dog shows and loved being a nurse.&nbsp; She had great care 
and compassion for others. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Raymond, Jr.; sister, 
Susan Dage-Ruby; and her good friends, Arlyn and Rosie Friesen. 
Survivors include Barbara's husband, Bill, and their children, Carolyn 
Miley of Parker, CO, Chris (Courtney) Garner of Deer Trail, CO, and 
Michael (Tiffany) Garner of Denver; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Amber, Noah, Madeleine, Cortland and Kerigan; brothers-in-law, Ron (Phyllis) Garner and Stan (Jeanette) Garner; and other family and friends. 
Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A family celebration will be at a later date.&nbsp; 
Online condolences may be shared at <a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>. Memorials are 
suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp;

Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682023237134.png" alt="Barbara Garner" />
 <figcaption>Barbara Garner</figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Jean Garner of North Platte passed away at Bryan Health in 
Lincoln on April 19, 2023, at the age of 76. 
Barbara was born in Kearney to Raymond and Ruth Dage on July 7, 1946.&nbsp; 
After graduating from Kearney High School, Barbara attended Kearney 
State Teachers College for two years then went to Lincoln General 
Hospital School of Nursing where she received her RN diploma.&nbsp; Barbara 
had a long career in nursing which began at Good Samaritan Hospital. 
On April 25, 1970, Barbara was united in marriage to William Garner in 
Kearney.&nbsp; They moved to Colorado in 1976 and lived in Golden and other 
places in the metro area.&nbsp; While in Colorado, Barbara worked at the 
Swedish Medical Center for most of her career.&nbsp; She was mainly in ER, 
but also worked in ICU, on the GI and Orthopedic Floors, and Oncology.&nbsp; 
She retired from the Arapahoe G.I. Clinic. 
Barbara and Bill eventually moved to North Platte where they were 
members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp; Barbara enjoyed showing 
Rottweilers at dog shows and loved being a nurse.&nbsp; She had great care 
and compassion for others. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Raymond, Jr.; sister, 
Susan Dage-Ruby; and her good friends, Arlyn and Rosie Friesen. 
Survivors include Barbara's husband, Bill, and their children, Carolyn 
Miley of Parker, CO, Chris (Courtney) Garner of Deer Trail, CO, and 
Michael (Tiffany) Garner of Denver; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Amber, Noah, Madeleine, Cortland and Kerigan; brothers-in-law, Ron (Phyllis) Garner and Stan (Jeanette) Garner; and other family and friends. 
Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A family celebration will be at a later date.&nbsp; 
Online condolences may be shared at <a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>. Memorials are 
suggested to St. Patrick's Catholic Church.&nbsp; Odean Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Jean Garner (1946-2023)

Frances Lucille Burch, age 85, formerly of North Platte, peacefully 
passed away on April 17, 2023. 
Frances was born to Melzar "Red" and Opal Barnes on July 6, 1937, in 
North Platte where she grew up.&nbsp; After graduating from N.P.H.S. in 1955 
she did a lot of traveling then returned home and met Ervin Burch.&nbsp; The 
couple wed on January 6, 1968, and raised 7 children, Douglas, Sheila, 
Steven, Tom, Kathy, Carol and Junior, together. 
Frances was a member of the Berean Church and active in Campfire as an 
assistant leader.&nbsp; She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed playing 
cards.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family and friends, and 
especially loved her 17 grandchildren, her many great-grandchildren and 
her nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Frances will always be in the hearts of her 
family and forever missed. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin; her parents, Melzar and Opal Barnes; brother, Robert Barnes; and stepdaughter, Kathy (Leon) Lott. 
Survivors include her sons, Douglas (Tena) Burch of North Platte, Steven 
Burch of Grand Island and Tom (Liza) Duncan of Oxnard, CA; daughter, 
Sheila (Mike) Peel of Arlington, WA; stepchildren, Carol (Al) Free of 
Marcola, OR, and Junior Burch of Eugene, OR; her brother, James (Judith) 
Barnes of Granite City, IL; and her sister-in-law, Mary Barnes of North 
Platte; as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other family. 
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Berean 
Church with George Cheek officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fort 
McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation is 1-6 p.m. on Sunday at Odean 
Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. 
Online condolences may be shared at <a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682023131353.png" alt="Frances Burch" />
 <figcaption>Frances Burch</figcaption>
 </figure>Frances Lucille Burch, age 85, formerly of North Platte, peacefully 
passed away on April 17, 2023. 
Frances was born to Melzar "Red" and Opal Barnes on July 6, 1937, in 
North Platte where she grew up.&nbsp; After graduating from N.P.H.S. in 1955 
she did a lot of traveling then returned home and met Ervin Burch.&nbsp; The 
couple wed on January 6, 1968, and raised 7 children, Douglas, Sheila, 
Steven, Tom, Kathy, Carol and Junior, together. 
Frances was a member of the Berean Church and active in Campfire as an 
assistant leader.&nbsp; She was a wonderful seamstress and enjoyed playing 
cards.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her family and friends, and 
especially loved her 17 grandchildren, her many great-grandchildren and 
her nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Frances will always be in the hearts of her 
family and forever missed. 
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin; her parents, Melzar and Opal Barnes; brother, Robert Barnes; and stepdaughter, Kathy (Leon) Lott. 
Survivors include her sons, Douglas (Tena) Burch of North Platte, Steven 
Burch of Grand Island and Tom (Liza) Duncan of Oxnard, CA; daughter, 
Sheila (Mike) Peel of Arlington, WA; stepchildren, Carol (Al) Free of 
Marcola, OR, and Junior Burch of Eugene, OR; her brother, James (Judith) 
Barnes of Granite City, IL; and her sister-in-law, Mary Barnes of North 
Platte; as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many other family. 
Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Berean 
Church with George Cheek officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Fort 
McPherson National Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation is 1-6 p.m. on Sunday at Odean 
Colonial Chapel at C &amp; Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. 
Online condolences may be shared at <a href="http://odeanchapel.com" target="_blank">odeanchapel.com</a>.

Frances Lucille Burch (1937-2023)

Carol LaVona (Hanson) Petersen passed away at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, She was 96.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 
Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly 
officiating. Organist will be Diana Johnson. Musical selections will be 
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art”, and “Victory In 
Jesus.” Pallbearers will be Zane Petersen, Zach Petersen, Corey 
Petersen, Nathan Mastel, Noah Mastel, and Adam O’Rourke. Interment will 
be in the Stromsburg Cemetery.

Service will be live streamed on Facebook @SalemLutheranStromsburg

Carol was born August 9, 1926, in rural Stromsburg to Andrew and Alma 
(Swanson) Hanson, both immigrants from Sweden. Carol graduated from 
Stromsburg High School in 1943 and then attended business school in 
Omaha. She worked as a secretary at Britannica Books and the Butternut 
Bread Companies, both in Omaha. Carol and Glenn Petersen were married on
 February 3, 1946, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola, Nebraska. 
They lived in rural Bayard, Nebraska for one year and then moved to 
rural Stromsburg. Carol and Glenn had four children. Kay, Colin, 
Kristine (who died at age ten), and Jamalee. Carol’s family was the 
central focus of her life. She was devoted to her children and later her
 nine grandchildren and enjoyed attending their many events and 
performances.

Carol was an active member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg
 participating in the Lutheran Ladies Circle, as a church board member, 
church quilting group member, and as a representative to the Lutheran 
Brotherhood. She was also a member of the Extension Club, the Square 
Dance Club, the Women’s Civic Improvement Club, and helped with Senior 
Center activities. Carol always had a garden and each fall she was busy 
canning and freezing the produce she had grown. Carol was the secretary 
for the Principal at Stromsburg High School before working from 
1964-1987 as the bookkeeper at the Stromsburg Co-op. Many memories were 
created with the other employees, customers, neighbors, and friends. 
Carol enjoyed being an active participant in decision making and 
accounting on the farm which she loved.

Carol and Glenn enjoyed traveling both in the U.S. and Europe with 
friends and family. One of their biggest adventures was traveling to 
Sweden and Denmark to meet Carol’s and Glenn’s relatives that still 
lived there.

Carol enjoyed keeping the family history alive in photographs, and 
was an excellent hostess for large family dinners and holidays. She was 
an excellent cook and would often ask family members to “take a taste” 
to make sure everything was just perfect before serving it at the table.
 Ostkaka and Swedish Tea Ring were just a couple of her specialties!

Carol embraced life fully. She loved her Savior, Jesus, and her family and friends.

Carol is survived by daughters, Kay Mastel of Seward, Jami (Mark) 
Mendenhall of North Platte, son, Colin (LeAnn) Petersen of Stromsburg, 
eight grandchildren, Nathan (Kathy) Mastel, Noah (Barb) Mastel all of 
Lincoln, Zane (Michelle) Petersen of Stromsburg, Zach (Emily) Petersen 
of Hill City, South Dakota, Corey (Megan) Petersen of Burnsville, 
Minnesota, Emily (Brock) Wurl, and Katelyn (Josh) Sperle all of North 
Platte, and Adam (Emily Powell) O’Rourke of Centennial, Colorado, twenty
 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and numerous nieces, 
nephews, and other relatives and friends.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Glenn in 2000, 
daughter Kristine in 1964, two sons-in-law, Leo Mastel and James 
O’Rourke, brothers, Myron, Raymond, and Milton Hanson, two sisters, 
Francis Holm, and Irene Adelson and two granddaughters, Ellen (Petersen)
 Douglas and Angela (Dendy) Petersen.

Dubas Funeral Home of Stromsburg and Osceola has been entrusted with arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682006789620.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carol LaVona (Hanson) Petersen passed away at the Midwest Covenant Home in Stromsburg on Wednesday, April 19th, 2023, She was 96.Funeral services will be held Friday, April 21, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at 
Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg with Pastor Brenda Pfeifly 
officiating. Organist will be Diana Johnson. Musical selections will be 
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, “How Great Thou Art”, and “Victory In 
Jesus.” Pallbearers will be Zane Petersen, Zach Petersen, Corey 
Petersen, Nathan Mastel, Noah Mastel, and Adam O’Rourke. Interment will 
be in the Stromsburg Cemetery.Service will be live streamed on Facebook @SalemLutheranStromsburgCarol was born August 9, 1926, in rural Stromsburg to Andrew and Alma 
(Swanson) Hanson, both immigrants from Sweden. Carol graduated from 
Stromsburg High School in 1943 and then attended business school in 
Omaha. She worked as a secretary at Britannica Books and the Butternut 
Bread Companies, both in Omaha. Carol and Glenn Petersen were married on
 February 3, 1946, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Osceola, Nebraska. 
They lived in rural Bayard, Nebraska for one year and then moved to 
rural Stromsburg. Carol and Glenn had four children. Kay, Colin, 
Kristine (who died at age ten), and Jamalee. Carol’s family was the 
central focus of her life. She was devoted to her children and later her
 nine grandchildren and enjoyed attending their many events and 
performances.Carol was an active member of the Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg
 participating in the Lutheran Ladies Circle, as a church board member, 
church quilting group member, and as a representative to the Lutheran 
Brotherhood. She was also a member of the Extension Club, the Square 
Dance Club, the Women’s Civic Improvement Club, and helped with Senior 
Center activities. Carol always had a garden and each fall she was busy 
canning and freezing the produce she had grown. Carol was the secretary 
for the Principal at Stromsburg High School before working from 
1964-1987 as the bookkeeper at the Stromsburg Co-op. Many memories were 
created with the other employees, customers, neighbors, and friends. 
Carol enjoyed being an active participant in decision making and 
accounting on the farm which she loved.Carol and Glenn enjoyed traveling both in the U.S. and Europe with 
friends and family. One of their biggest adventures was traveling to 
Sweden and Denmark to meet Carol’s and Glenn’s relatives that still 
lived there.Carol enjoyed keeping the family history alive in photographs, and 
was an excellent hostess for large family dinners and holidays. She was 
an excellent cook and would often ask family members to “take a taste” 
to make sure everything was just perfect before serving it at the table.
 Ostkaka and Swedish Tea Ring were just a couple of her specialties!Carol embraced life fully. She loved her Savior, Jesus, and her family and friends.Carol is survived by daughters, Kay Mastel of Seward, Jami (Mark) 
Mendenhall of North Platte, son, Colin (LeAnn) Petersen of Stromsburg, 
eight grandchildren, Nathan (Kathy) Mastel, Noah (Barb) Mastel all of 
Lincoln, Zane (Michelle) Petersen of Stromsburg, Zach (Emily) Petersen 
of Hill City, South Dakota, Corey (Megan) Petersen of Burnsville, 
Minnesota, Emily (Brock) Wurl, and Katelyn (Josh) Sperle all of North 
Platte, and Adam (Emily Powell) O’Rourke of Centennial, Colorado, twenty
 great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild and numerous nieces, 
nephews, and other relatives and friends.She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband Glenn in 2000, 
daughter Kristine in 1964, two sons-in-law, Leo Mastel and James 
O’Rourke, brothers, Myron, Raymond, and Milton Hanson, two sisters, 
Francis Holm, and Irene Adelson and two granddaughters, Ellen (Petersen)
 Douglas and Angela (Dendy) Petersen.Dubas Funeral Home of Stromsburg and Osceola has been entrusted with arrangements.

Carol LaVona (Hanson) Petersen (1926-2023)

Sutton, NE., resident Alyce Mary Leininger, 93, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home in Sutton. 
 A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church in Sutton, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 
conducted at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Sutton, NE., with Father Doug Daro officiating. Interment will
 follow at Calvary Cemetery near Sutton, NE. Visitation will be 
Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 
p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE. In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated later. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.suttonmemorial.com" target="_blank">www.suttonmemorial.com</a>. 
 Born on February 23, 1930, Alyce was the daughter of Fred and Etta 
Leininger and grew up on a farm near Sutton. She attended Sutton High 
School and went on to attend Marymount College in Salina, Kansas for one
 year, before embarking on a career in teaching that would span over 40 
years. After Marymount, Alyce taught school in Kearney and 
North Platte, Nebraska. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with an 
elementary education major from Kearney State College. She then began 
teaching first-grade pupils in the Lincoln, Nebraska, public schools. 
 While teaching, Alyce earned her master’s degree in elementary 
education from the University of Nebraska. She taught at McPhee 
Elementary School (next to the State Capitol), in Lincoln, Lancaster 
County, Nebraska. McPhee was associated with the University of Nebraska 
in Lincoln, using the school to train students working towards a degree 
in education. The room's walls were made of glass, so that the UNL 
students could observe the teachers’ teaching methods. Alyce was known 
for her innovative teaching methods and served as a mentor for aspiring 
educators. After retiring in 1990, Alyce returned to her 
parent’s farm in Sutton, where she lovingly cared for her mother Etta, 
until Etta’s death in 1999 at the age of 99. Throughout her 
life, Alyce was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Sutton and served in the Altar Society. She was an avid gardener, coach,
 singer, sewer, and crafter, and her family and friends fondly remember 
her joyous demeanor and many talents. We enjoyed her homemade angel food
 cakes and rhubarb custard pies for our birthdays, and her sweet 
potatoes during the holidays. She tended to her beautiful flower gardens
 spread over most of the family’s farmstead. She especially loved roses 
and hollyhocks. She coached summer softball teams in Sutton for many 
years. She sang with The Melodears of Hastings (a barbershop chorus of 
about 25 women). She served as a mentor for the TeamMate Mentoring 
Program within the Sutton public schools. She attended Cornhusker 
Football games and was a season ticket holder from 1958 to 2022. In her 
93 years, Alyce touched the lives, of countless individuals throughout 
her career in education and her involvement in her community. She will 
be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in 
death by her parents Fred and Etta (Lohmeier) Leininger, and her 
siblings Marguerite (Oscar) Rodgers, Lynn Leininger, Gene (Dona) 
Leininger, Max (Regina) Leininger, Anthony Leininger, Ken Leininger, Leo
 (Delores) Leininger, Duane Rasby, and Jacqueline (Richard) Ochsner. 
 She is survived by her sister Joan Rasby of Sutherland, Nebraska, her 
brother Steve (Marcia) Leininger of Sutton, Nebraska, sister-in-law Ann 
Leininger of Wyoming, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682006692537.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sutton, NE., resident Alyce Mary Leininger, 93, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, at her home in Sutton. 
 A Rosary will be prayed at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church in Sutton, NE. Mass of Christian Burial will be 
conducted at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 21, 2023, at St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Sutton, NE., with Father Doug Daro officiating. Interment will
 follow at Calvary Cemetery near Sutton, NE. Visitation will be 
Thursday, from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 
p.m. – 7:00 p.m., at Sutton Memorial Chapel in Sutton, NE. In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated later. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.suttonmemorial.com" target="_blank">www.suttonmemorial.com</a>. 
 Born on February 23, 1930, Alyce was the daughter of Fred and Etta 
Leininger and grew up on a farm near Sutton. She attended Sutton High 
School and went on to attend Marymount College in Salina, Kansas for one
 year, before embarking on a career in teaching that would span over 40 
years. After Marymount, Alyce taught school in Kearney and 
North Platte, Nebraska. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with an 
elementary education major from Kearney State College. She then began 
teaching first-grade pupils in the Lincoln, Nebraska, public schools. 
 While teaching, Alyce earned her master’s degree in elementary 
education from the University of Nebraska. She taught at McPhee 
Elementary School (next to the State Capitol), in Lincoln, Lancaster 
County, Nebraska. McPhee was associated with the University of Nebraska 
in Lincoln, using the school to train students working towards a degree 
in education. The room's walls were made of glass, so that the UNL 
students could observe the teachers’ teaching methods. Alyce was known 
for her innovative teaching methods and served as a mentor for aspiring 
educators. After retiring in 1990, Alyce returned to her 
parent’s farm in Sutton, where she lovingly cared for her mother Etta, 
until Etta’s death in 1999 at the age of 99. Throughout her 
life, Alyce was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Sutton and served in the Altar Society. She was an avid gardener, coach,
 singer, sewer, and crafter, and her family and friends fondly remember 
her joyous demeanor and many talents. We enjoyed her homemade angel food
 cakes and rhubarb custard pies for our birthdays, and her sweet 
potatoes during the holidays. She tended to her beautiful flower gardens
 spread over most of the family’s farmstead. She especially loved roses 
and hollyhocks. She coached summer softball teams in Sutton for many 
years. She sang with The Melodears of Hastings (a barbershop chorus of 
about 25 women). She served as a mentor for the TeamMate Mentoring 
Program within the Sutton public schools. She attended Cornhusker 
Football games and was a season ticket holder from 1958 to 2022. In her 
93 years, Alyce touched the lives, of countless individuals throughout 
her career in education and her involvement in her community. She will 
be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in 
death by her parents Fred and Etta (Lohmeier) Leininger, and her 
siblings Marguerite (Oscar) Rodgers, Lynn Leininger, Gene (Dona) 
Leininger, Max (Regina) Leininger, Anthony Leininger, Ken Leininger, Leo
 (Delores) Leininger, Duane Rasby, and Jacqueline (Richard) Ochsner. 
 She is survived by her sister Joan Rasby of Sutherland, Nebraska, her 
brother Steve (Marcia) Leininger of Sutton, Nebraska, sister-in-law Ann 
Leininger of Wyoming, and many nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Alyce Mary Leininger (1930-2023)

Georgia Jeannette Johnson of Cozad died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 87. She was born on November 8, 1935, in Eustis, daughter of George and Frieda (Schaaf) Roether, was raised in the rural Eustis area and attended school in the Village of Eustis.

On January 3, 1954, she married Jerry Johnson. They had a joyful relationship for 58 years before the passing of Jerry in 2012. If you asked her, she would say that her primary purpose in life was to be a mother of her seven children. She taught them how to be hard working servants, but most of all showed them how to love and enjoy family. She worked with her husband for many years at Johnson TV &amp; Radio, taking care of the accounting and assisting customers. She was a dedicated member of the American Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her children; sons, Terry and Marla Johnson of Houston, Texas, Tim and Karen Johnson of Coralville, Iowa, and Bobby and Jeri Johnson of Cozad; daughters, Marge (Johnson) and Stan Finnell of Cozad, Marcia (Johnson) Hester of Hastings and Rhonda (Johnson) and Bruce Guthard of Litchfield; brother, Gene and Marlene Roether of Eustis; sisters Gloria Roether of Cozad, and Glenda (Roether) and Roger Neill of Cozad. Other survivors include; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry, infant daughter Patty-Sue, and brother Glenn.

Memorials are suggested to the Cozad American Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;Services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the American Lutheran Church in Cozad with Vicar Misha McFarland Pollock officiating, casket will be closed. A private family burial will be at Cozad Cemetery following the service. Visitation with closed casket will be Friday, April 21, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Berryman Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682003144976.jpeg" alt="Georgia Johnson" />
 <figcaption>Georgia Johnson</figcaption>
 </figure>Georgia Jeannette Johnson of Cozad died Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad, Nebraska at the age of 87. She was born on November 8, 1935, in Eustis, daughter of George and Frieda (Schaaf) Roether, was raised in the rural Eustis area and attended school in the Village of Eustis.On January 3, 1954, she married Jerry Johnson. They had a joyful relationship for 58 years before the passing of Jerry in 2012. If you asked her, she would say that her primary purpose in life was to be a mother of her seven children. She taught them how to be hard working servants, but most of all showed them how to love and enjoy family. She worked with her husband for many years at Johnson TV &amp; Radio, taking care of the accounting and assisting customers. She was a dedicated member of the American Lutheran Church.Survivors include her children; sons, Terry and Marla Johnson of Houston, Texas, Tim and Karen Johnson of Coralville, Iowa, and Bobby and Jeri Johnson of Cozad; daughters, Marge (Johnson) and Stan Finnell of Cozad, Marcia (Johnson) Hester of Hastings and Rhonda (Johnson) and Bruce Guthard of Litchfield; brother, Gene and Marlene Roether of Eustis; sisters Gloria Roether of Cozad, and Glenda (Roether) and Roger Neill of Cozad. Other survivors include; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry, infant daughter Patty-Sue, and brother Glenn.Memorials are suggested to the Cozad American Lutheran Church or the donor’s choice. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;Services will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM at the American Lutheran Church in Cozad with Vicar Misha McFarland Pollock officiating, casket will be closed. A private family burial will be at Cozad Cemetery following the service. Visitation with closed casket will be Friday, April 21, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Berryman Funeral Home.

Georgia J Johnson (1935-2023)

Francita Drain, age 85, passed away at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas on April 16, 2023.

Visitation with the family present will be held on Monday afternoon, April 24, 2023 from 5PM-7PM at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton.&nbsp; A rosary will be recited following the visitation beginning at 7PM at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30AM, Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour celebrating.&nbsp; Burial in the Benkelman Cemetery will follow services.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the family of Francita Drain for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681938698509.jpeg" alt="Francita Drain" />
 <figcaption>Francita Drain</figcaption>
 </figure>Francita Drain, age 85, passed away at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas on April 16, 2023.Visitation with the family present will be held on Monday afternoon, April 24, 2023 from 5PM-7PM at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton.&nbsp; A rosary will be recited following the visitation beginning at 7PM at the church.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30AM, Tuesday morning, April 25, 2023 at St. James Catholic Church in Trenton with Father Gary Brethour celebrating.&nbsp; Burial in the Benkelman Cemetery will follow services.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the family of Francita Drain for future designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at herrmannfh.com.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel of McCook.

Francita L. Drain (1937-2023)

Cecelia R. “Cece” Allison, 83, of Stapleton, Nebraska, passed away February 15, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born November 20, 1939 to George and Florence (Rayer) Neumann in Indianola, Nebraska.&nbsp;

Cecelia was united in marriage to Wallace “Wally” Allison on February 27, 1960 in Indianola.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Indianola High School, McCook College, Chadron State College with her B.S. and her M.A. from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.&nbsp; Cecelia taught at numerous schools in Nebraska, Kansas and Arizona, spending 9 years in the Stapleton/Ringgold area.&nbsp; She taught elementary, K-12 Gifted and Media students.&nbsp; She retired from teaching to take care of Wally during his last years.&nbsp; Cecelia was part of the Opela Outpost Antique Store from 2019 to present, member of the Teachers Association, NEA, NSEA and Alter Society.&nbsp; A couple of Cece's hobbies were going to casinos and thrift stores.&nbsp; She loved birds, her dogs, antiques and she had a photographic memory.&nbsp; She will be remembered for being extremely sharp and feisty, and may have had an opinion or two.

Cecelia is survived by her sons, Kendall (Deanna) Allison, North Platte, Nebraska, Kent (Jacque) Allison, North Platte, Nebraska; daughter,&nbsp; Kristy (Jim) Opela, Stapleton, Nebraska; grandchildren, Amy (Evan) Thompson, Montana, Emily Allison, Montana, Julia Allison Montana, Samuel (Tosha) Allison, Montana, Meghan (Matthew) Blaylock, Scottsbluff, Tiann (Jordan) Colwell, Scottsbluff, Joshua Allison, Wahoo, Josiah (Meg) Allison, Omaha, Lexi Allison, North Platte, Aaron Allison, Omaha, Margaret (Jason) Potter, Cambridge, Abigail Vieyra, North Platte, Quincy (Bobbi) Opela, Stapleton, Cecelia (“Charlie” Cody) Sierks, Stapleton, Victoria (Travis) Kester, Grand Island, John Wallace Opela, Stapleton; great-grandchildren, Quade Potter, Georgie Potter, Rokker Sierks, Welby Sierks, Niles Sierks, Teddie Kester, Nellie Kester, Tres Vieyra, Opela Vieyra, Wallace Opela, Kaden Blaylock, Hank Blaylock, Abel Blaylock, Ryker Colwell, Reid Colwell, Rylan Colwell, Redix Colwell, Porter Thompson, Ty Terry, Avery Richmond, Eva Richmond; sister, Theresa Rose, Scottsbluff, Nebraska; sister and brother in-law, Gary and Claryce Burt, Colorado; brother-in-law, Richard England; along with numerous other family members and friends.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Florence Neumann; husband Wally; son Kevin; brother, Dave Neumann; 3 sisters, Barbara Hughes, Mary England and Alice Rikmamis.

Memorials are suggested to the family designated for an Educational Scholarship for Teachers.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service will be at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 A.M., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Stapleton, Nebraska, with Rev. Thomas Gudipalli as celebrant.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the service at Loup Valley Cemetery, near Stapleton.&nbsp; Christian Wake services will be 7 P.M. on Friday, April 28, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Stapleton.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682002909799.jpeg" alt="CeCe Allison" />
 <figcaption>CeCe Allison</figcaption>
 </figure>Cecelia R. “Cece” Allison, 83, of Stapleton, Nebraska, passed away February 15, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.&nbsp; She was born November 20, 1939 to George and Florence (Rayer) Neumann in Indianola, Nebraska.&nbsp;Cecelia was united in marriage to Wallace “Wally” Allison on February 27, 1960 in Indianola.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Indianola High School, McCook College, Chadron State College with her B.S. and her M.A. from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.&nbsp; Cecelia taught at numerous schools in Nebraska, Kansas and Arizona, spending 9 years in the Stapleton/Ringgold area.&nbsp; She taught elementary, K-12 Gifted and Media students.&nbsp; She retired from teaching to take care of Wally during his last years.&nbsp; Cecelia was part of the Opela Outpost Antique Store from 2019 to present, member of the Teachers Association, NEA, NSEA and Alter Society.&nbsp; A couple of Cece's hobbies were going to casinos and thrift stores.&nbsp; She loved birds, her dogs, antiques and she had a photographic memory.&nbsp; She will be remembered for being extremely sharp and feisty, and may have had an opinion or two.Cecelia is survived by her sons, Kendall (Deanna) Allison, North Platte, Nebraska, Kent (Jacque) Allison, North Platte, Nebraska; daughter,&nbsp; Kristy (Jim) Opela, Stapleton, Nebraska; grandchildren, Amy (Evan) Thompson, Montana, Emily Allison, Montana, Julia Allison Montana, Samuel (Tosha) Allison, Montana, Meghan (Matthew) Blaylock, Scottsbluff, Tiann (Jordan) Colwell, Scottsbluff, Joshua Allison, Wahoo, Josiah (Meg) Allison, Omaha, Lexi Allison, North Platte, Aaron Allison, Omaha, Margaret (Jason) Potter, Cambridge, Abigail Vieyra, North Platte, Quincy (Bobbi) Opela, Stapleton, Cecelia (“Charlie” Cody) Sierks, Stapleton, Victoria (Travis) Kester, Grand Island, John Wallace Opela, Stapleton; great-grandchildren, Quade Potter, Georgie Potter, Rokker Sierks, Welby Sierks, Niles Sierks, Teddie Kester, Nellie Kester, Tres Vieyra, Opela Vieyra, Wallace Opela, Kaden Blaylock, Hank Blaylock, Abel Blaylock, Ryker Colwell, Reid Colwell, Rylan Colwell, Redix Colwell, Porter Thompson, Ty Terry, Avery Richmond, Eva Richmond; sister, Theresa Rose, Scottsbluff, Nebraska; sister and brother in-law, Gary and Claryce Burt, Colorado; brother-in-law, Richard England; along with numerous other family members and friends.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Florence Neumann; husband Wally; son Kevin; brother, Dave Neumann; 3 sisters, Barbara Hughes, Mary England and Alice Rikmamis.Memorials are suggested to the family designated for an Educational Scholarship for Teachers.&nbsp; Online condolences and live stream of the service will be at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adamsswanson.com/">www.adamsswanson.com</a>.Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:00 A.M., Saturday, April 29, 2023 at St. John’s Catholic Church, Stapleton, Nebraska, with Rev. Thomas Gudipalli as celebrant.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the service at Loup Valley Cemetery, near Stapleton.&nbsp; Christian Wake services will be 7 P.M. on Friday, April 28, at St. John’s Catholic Church, Stapleton.&nbsp; Adams &amp; Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Cecelia R "CeCe" Allison (1939-2023)

Kevin Michael Salisbury, 68, of Arnold, NE passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2023.&nbsp; He was born to Franklin Wayne and Vivian (Merritt) Salisbury on July 27, 1954 in North Platte.

Mike grew up on his family’s ranch outside of Stapleton, Nebraska. He graduated from Stapleton High School in 1973. During his life he was a rancher, a John Deere mechanic, and a long-haul truck driver. In his earlier years he loved flying his airplane.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife Debra of Arnold; daughters, Tanya (Tyler) Redden of Imperial, Melissa Salisbury of North Platte; sons, Josh Salisbury of Omaha and Brandon (Michelle) Salisbury of Aurora; stepchildren, Justin (Angelo) Beans of Boston, MA and Lisa (Alex) Duwe of Akron, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Ann Guzis of North Liberty, Iowa; nieces, Marci (Tim) Gubbels of Waverly, NE and Kristi (Peter) Fleischmann of Iowa City, Iowa; brothers in law and sisters in law, Linda Eckhoff, Barb Hird, Linda Minnick, Diane (Jim) Martenson, and Mike (Nancy) Eckhoff; numerous cousins and several great nephews and a great niece as well as his trucking buddies.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Vivian, and his stepson Brandon.&nbsp;

Cremation has been chosen and services will be planned at a later time.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1681938215309.jpeg" alt="Mike Salisbury" />
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 </figure>Kevin Michael Salisbury, 68, of Arnold, NE passed away unexpectedly on April 18, 2023.&nbsp; He was born to Franklin Wayne and Vivian (Merritt) Salisbury on July 27, 1954 in North Platte.Mike grew up on his family’s ranch outside of Stapleton, Nebraska. He graduated from Stapleton High School in 1973. During his life he was a rancher, a John Deere mechanic, and a long-haul truck driver. In his earlier years he loved flying his airplane.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and traveling.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife Debra of Arnold; daughters, Tanya (Tyler) Redden of Imperial, Melissa Salisbury of North Platte; sons, Josh Salisbury of Omaha and Brandon (Michelle) Salisbury of Aurora; stepchildren, Justin (Angelo) Beans of Boston, MA and Lisa (Alex) Duwe of Akron, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Patricia Ann Guzis of North Liberty, Iowa; nieces, Marci (Tim) Gubbels of Waverly, NE and Kristi (Peter) Fleischmann of Iowa City, Iowa; brothers in law and sisters in law, Linda Eckhoff, Barb Hird, Linda Minnick, Diane (Jim) Martenson, and Mike (Nancy) Eckhoff; numerous cousins and several great nephews and a great niece as well as his trucking buddies.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Vivian, and his stepson Brandon.&nbsp;Cremation has been chosen and services will be planned at a later time.Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements.&nbsp;

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