Obituary Listing

Aug 15, 2025

Jerry Cox, 85, of Farnam, passed away peacefully in his home on August 15, 2025.  He was born on November 10, 1939, in Maywood, Nebraska.

Jerry was a loving husband and a devoted father to Jerry (Teresa) Cox.  He was also a proud grandfather to four grandchildren: Jess Klein (Dan Pandorf) of Arnold, Nebraska, Linda Masterson (Bryce)...

Aug 14, 2025

Verna May (Honeywell) Laleff, 84, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away August 14, 2025 in North Platte.  She was born on May 21, 1941 to Vernon and Margaret Clara (Brolyer) Honeywell in Merna, Nebraska.

Their family lived near Merna, Nebraska where Vern and Carl joined their family.  Verna attended grade school in Merna and Milburn, Nebraska and...

Aug 12, 2025

Annette D. Hill, age 64, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at home.

Annette was born August 18, 1960, in Grass Valley, California, to Boots Mang and Sheila Cobb.

Annette grew up in California, spending her teen years working as a waitress at various pizza places. During this time, she met...

Aug 12, 2025

Ted Howard Brown, 83, of North Platte, NE was born to George (Bus) Brown and Vivian Brown (Wilson) on December 20, 1941, in North Platte, NE.  Ted was a 1960 graduate of North Platte High School.  After graduation, Ted was immensely proud to serve his country and enlisted in the US Navy where he served as a Sonar Technician...

Aug 10, 2025

Albert John "AJ" Vanhorn, Jr., 40, of North Platte Nebraska passed away August 10, 2025 in Sutherland, Nebraska.  He was born July 30, 1985 in Frankfurt, Germany.

AJ's childhood was spent in various countries including Germany with his military family.  He found the Brady and Gothenburg, Nebraska area to call home.  He traveled with his lifelong partner...

Aug 9, 2025

Janice I. Burris, 87, of Casper, Wyoming, formerly from Hershey, Nebraska passed away August 9, 2025 in Casper.  She was born to William and Florence (Jolliffe) Naeve and raised in Bradgate Iowa.

She married her high school sweetheart Virgil Burris who preceded her in death.  Janice and Virgil moved to Hershey Nebraska in the early 70's and...

Aug 9, 2025

Lynnette Lee Gralak, 61, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1963, in Elgin, Illinois, to Bruce and Betty Gralak.

Lynette's life was defined by generosity, laughter, and love. She dedicated many hours to volunteer work with the Red Cross and other community efforts, always ready to...

Aug 9, 2025

Van M. Wilkins, 67, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away August 9,. 2025 in North Platte, Nebraska.  Services are pending in Texas.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Claire Arnold

August 10th, 1954-August 6th, 2025

Passed August 6th in Sutherland, surrounded by family.

Born August 10th, 1954 in Omaha, NE to Deane and Vera Jenkins.

Mary grew up in Denver, Colorado. After she moved around a bit, Mary came to North Platte, where she met her beloved husband...

Aug 3, 2025

Susan Childers, age 73, of Ogallala, passed away on August 3, 2025, at Centennial Park Retirement Village.  Arrangements are pending with Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Aug 2, 2025

Rebecca Ann Engels, age 44, of Brady, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly at her parent's home in Tryon, on August 2, 2025.

She was born the only daughter on August 15, 1980 to Lyle and Peggy (Phillips) Pendergast in the Osmond, Nebraska hospital.  The family lived in Plainview, NE until 1985 when they moved to Wyoming and bought...

Jul 31, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Lee Dobbins was born October 3rd 1945 to Ray and Margaret (Popham) Dobbins in North Platte, NE. God called him Home July 31, 2025.   He attended Tryon Grade School and graduated from McPherson County High School in 1963.

Ron married Lorna (Miller) Dobbins on September 4th 1966. To this union two daughters were born Cindy...

Jul 28, 2025

Donald Stuart Piper passed away on July 28, 2025, in Lincoln, NE at the age of 89. Don, as he was known, was born at the Piper family farm northeast of Wellfleet on February 3, 1936. His parents were Stuart M. Piper and Frances F. (Greenwood) Piper. Don was the second oldest child of his parents with five other...

Jul 27, 2025

Genevieve Marie "Gigi" Reyes, 72, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away July 27, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska where she was surrounded by family.  She was born April 15, 1953 to Elias Julius and Natividad (Roman) Reyes, in North Platte.

She grew up in Hershey, Nebraska where she started her family with her two children.  ...

Jul 27, 2025

Carolyn Jean Koch, 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away July 27, 2024 at her home in North Platte.  She was born December 20, 1953 to Ernest Fleming and Dorothy Cross, in Ogallala, Nebraska.

Services are pending at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

Jul 25, 2025

Tyler Patrick Irish, age 26, of North Platte, Nebraska, died July 25, 2025 as a result of a motorcycle accident in North Platte.  He was born on December 5, 1998 in Cambridge, NE to Patrick Jr. and Jestine (Ashford) Irish.

Tyler graduated from North Platte High School in 2017.  In 2018, he married Dezirae Heiner.  To this...

Jul 25, 2025

Hey Y'all this is Lillian.  I have passed to enter the big gates to be with my Lord and my loved ones.

Lillian Annette Herbst-Kohl, 77, passed away July 25, 2025 in North Platte, Nebraska.  She was born on February 23, 1948 to Fred and Audrey (Jackson) Herbst in North Platte.

Lillian grew up in...

Jul 22, 2025

Stacy Ann (Bierma) Billings, age 58, of Stapleton, passed away July 22, 2025 at UNMC in Omaha.  She was born September 10, 1966 to Dale and Marrietta (Page) Bierma in North Platte.

In infancy, Stacy was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.  Stacy attended and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1984.  After graduating, she...

Jul 17, 2025

Baby Oakley Jayne Smith, age 2 months, moved on to her heavenly home Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Oakley was born April 29, 2025, in North Platte to Isaiah and Rebecca Smith. Just 52 hours later, she was life-flighted to Omaha Children's Hospital where she received care until her surgery that allowed her to return home. During this...

Jul 12, 2025

James Raymond Kemp, age 39, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home.

James was born December 16, 1985, to Lamar James and Lucinda Ruth (Vian) Kemp in North Platte.

As a boy, James played many sports in school, but he especially loved track. He enjoyed shop and art as well,...