Jonathan “Jon” Michael Castillo, 48, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away March 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family and close personal friends. Jon was born September 9, 1975, to Pete and Eva Castillo at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.
Jon grew up in North Platte and attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating from North Platte High School with the Class of 1994. After graduation, Jon attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln, Nebraska before returning home to North Platte, and eventually hiring out with Union Pacific Railroad. Jon spent 20 years railroading and worked several different positions that included being a Yard Foreman, Yard Hostler, Locomotive Engineer, and a Terminal Train Dispatcher. Although Jon was accomplished at all of them it was his calm voice over the radio that guided so many train crews in and out of Bailey Yard. During his time on the railroad, Jon met some of his closest friends. On May 9, 2003, Jon was united in marriage to Stephanie Elliott, and to this union brought two children, Keanan Zachary Castillo and Kaley Jo Castillo. Jon loved his kids more than anything in the world and was often found coaching Kaley at softball, fishing with them both or cheering on Keanan at his track and cross country meets. Jon was also very fond of his late dogs, Riley and Kobe, and his current and faithful yellow lab, Sir Lucus. Jon spent time as a member of both the UTU Local 200 and UTUE Local 7 Unions while employed at Union Pacific Railroad. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, being out on his boat fishing, playing softball and spending time with his enormous circle of friends. Jon was also a loving brother to his oldest sister Rhonda and older brother Scott. He was a beloved Uncle to Kelanie (Joe), Tanner (Charlie), Abigail, Graci, and Kaci Jo as well as a Great Uncle to James Brody, Rylee, Eva, Cohn, and Avalyn Jo. Most importantly, Jon was “dad” to his two children, Keanan and Kaley.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Eva Castillo; best friends, Zach Peters and Doug White.
Jon is survived by his two children, Keanan Castillo (Sam Bales), Kaley Jo Castillo and his faithful dog, Luke, all of North Platte; his two siblings, Rhonda Castillo (Allen Parr), of North Platte, Scott Castillo, of Omaha; his nieces and nephews; and his countless and incredibly amazing circle of friends. Jon’s family remains speechless as to the brother and sisterhood of his friends. They wrapped Jon in their arms, loved him and his kids like we have never witnessed. They will remain close to our hearts forever.
The register book may be signed on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 9 AM to 7 PM with a gathering of Jon’s friends and family to celebrate his life, from 5 PM to 7 PM, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens Cemetery on Saturday, April 6, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Following the burial, there will be a gathering at the Lincoln Highway RV Park, located at 4684 W. Hwy 30 in North Platte, Nebraska, beginning at 2 pm. In leu of flowers a memorial has been established for Jon’s two children.