Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2026

Kenneth Dale Joedeman was born on May 31, 1962, to Robert and Luella Joedeman in North Platte, Nebraska. Following a courageous battle with cancer, he was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior on March 10, 2026.

Kenny, as he was known by his family and friends, spent his childhood on the family farm with his loving parents and rambuncous bunch...

Mar 9, 2026

Wayne S. Christensen, 64, of North Platte passed away March 9, 2026 at Great Plains Health.

Cremation was chosen.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Mar 9, 2026

Dale D. Arensdorf. of Tryon, passed away on March 9, 2026, at North Platte, at the age of 96. Dale was born January 19, 1930, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Joe and Theresa (Leadabrand) Arensdorf. He grew up in southwestern McPherson County and attended District 60 school through the 8th grade. As a young man, Dale worked for area farmers and...

Mar 7, 2026

Keith Leslie Williams, 77, formerly of North Platte, passed away at his daughter’s home on March 7, 2026.

Keith was born to Clarence and Vicki Williams in Broken Bow on April 27, 1948. He attended and graduated in 1966 from North Platte High School. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and served with the Blackhorse 11th Cavalry as a...

Mar 4, 2026

Laura Christine “Chris” (Engleman) Effenbeck, age 73, of North Platte, passed away March 4, 2026 at GPRMC, surrounded by her family.

She was born February 17, 1953, to Barbara and Scotty Engleman. Chris spent many years serving others through her work. She began as a waitress at the airport restaurant and later worked as both a cook and waitress at the...

Mar 4, 2026

Randy Forden, a dedicated welder and beloved family man, passed away in the early morning hours on March 4, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on November 21, 1959 to Rueben and Arleita Sherman Forden, Randy grew up and graduated from Sutherland High School. In 1977, he met the love of his life, Jeanie Thompson, creating a bond that...

Feb 22, 2026

Linda Christie Baca, 76, of North Platte passed away February 22, 2026 at her home. She was born on February 15, 1950 to Kenneth and Anna (Stuehm) Fleshman in North Platte.

Linda attended and graduated from Ogallala High School. She then went on to business school in Lincoln. She worked at TRW and a CPA office in Ogallala, Weathercraft in North...

Feb 19, 2026

Keely Victoria Jackson, age 39, of North Platte, NE, was taken to heaven with her brother Seth Jackson on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

Keely was born September 5, 1986, in North Platte to LaRue and Victoria (Lindsey) Jackson.

As a young woman, Keely was blessed with her three beloved children (Chas on November 25, 2003, Harlow on May 11, 2015, and Jax...

Feb 19, 2026

Seth William Jackson, age 37, of North Platte, NE, was taken to heaven with his sister Keely Victoria Jackson on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Seth was born Tuesday, August 23, 1988, in North Platte, Nebraska to LaRue and Vickie (Lindsey) Jackson.

Seth was a free-spirit, never one to be tied down. As a child he had the best times traveling the...

Feb 17, 2026

Anna M. Stearns, age 86, of North Platte, passed away at North Platte Care Center on February 17, 2026. She was born the youngest of 8 children to Clifford and Margaret (Uhren) Matson on May 1, 1939, in North Platte.

Immediately after graduation from North Platte High School in 1957, Anna married Howard Stearns and together, the couple had two children—Jim...

Feb 13, 2026

Marie Renee Pitner-Nunnenkamp was born sleeping in the arms of Jesus on February 13, 2026 in North Platte, Nebraska. She was born to Triniti Pitner and Isaiah Nunnenkamp. Even though our time with Marie was a brief moment, our lives were changed forever as we held our sweet little angel in our arms. She will forever be in our hearts.

Marie...

Feb 12, 2026

Janice Rae (Wonka) Jones, 83, of North Platte passed away February 12, 2026 at home.  She was born on June 6, 1942 at St. Mary's Hospital to Adolph and Eleanor Wonka in North Platte.

Janice attended North Platte High School and graduated with the class of 1960.  She was united in marriage to Thomas W. Jones Sr....

Feb 11, 2026

LaRoy (Roy) S. Saul, age 62, passed away at his home on February 11, 2026. He was born in Lander, WY, to Myron J (Jay) and Dana Saul in June 1963. He grew up in Wyoming and Montana, finally settling in Midwest, WY, where he graduated high school. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1983 and was sent...

Feb 10, 2026

Robert "Rob" S. Spears, age 60, of North Platte, Nebraska, went to heaven Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from Great Plains Health.

Rob was born May 4, 1965, in Spokane, Washington, to William and Marilyn (Larson) Spears.

After growing up in Spokane, Robert moved from place to place, working as a chef. In 2004 he was...

Feb 7, 2026

Patricia Irene (Ziegler) Deatrich (83) was born and raised on the family farm south of Collyer, KS, April 5, 1942, to Alex Ziegler and Viola (Michel) Ziegler and departed this life February 7, 2026, at Stone Hearth Estates (Memory Care), Gothenburg, NE.

Pat attended St. Michael's Catholic School and Collyer High School where she was active in choir, band, drama, speech,...

Feb 6, 2026

James Kenneth "Jim" Huebner, 78, of North Platte, passed away February 6, 2026 at Linden Court.  He was born November 28, 1947 to Kenneth and Aletha (Knapp) Huebner in North Platte.

Jim attended North Platte High School and graduated with the class of 1966.  He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and graduated with a business...

Feb 4, 2026

Janie Marie Newtson, née Hanson, 72, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Accura HeathCare of North Platte. She was born on February 4, 1954 in North Platte, Nebraska to Gerald Hanson and Twilla Stanley.

She graduated from North Platte High School in 1973 and later attended Mid-Plains Community College. Janie was wed...

Feb 2, 2026

George "Shorty" M. Wheeler, Jr., age 54, of North Platte, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 2, 2026.  He was raised the third oldest of a blended family by George M. Wheeler, Sr., and Edith Wheeler, born on June 13, 1971, in Sutherland.

After attending school through 10th grade in North Platte, Shorty began a...

Feb 1, 2026

On February 1, 2026, Joyce Ann Doell passed away at Great Plains Health with her devoted family next to her. Joyce was 83 years old. She was born on March 7, 1942, in York County, Nebraska and raised by her parents Abraham and Rosie (Kirkpatrick) Doell, along with her 6 siblings.

Joyce was a busy woman, filling her time with an...

Feb 1, 2026

Maurice "Morey" W. Bayne, age 82, of Sutherland, passed away at his home the first day of February 2026.  Morey was born to Melvin and Velma (Adee) Bayne in Sutherland on March 5, 1943.

Sutherland, NE is where Morey called home for most of his life.  He attended school in the area and graduated from Hershey High...