Norma Josephine Peterson
Oct 15, 2013
Norma Josephine Peterson, age 93 of North Platte, passed away at her home October 15, 2013. Norma was born at home in Lincoln County, about 20 miles north of North Platte on September 10, 1920 to Norman "Doc" and Josephine (Hood) Harmer. She grew up in the area and married Charles McCrone in Colorado on October 5, 1942 and to...
Betty Louise Mckay
Oct 13, 2013
Betty L. McKay, 81, of North Platte died October 13, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was born in Valentine, Nebraska and graduated from Valentine High School. She moved to North Platte in 1962 with her four children. She worked for a dental office for 2-3 years, and later worked in the business office at McKay Motors with her late husband,...
Braxton Haras Curtis
Oct 10, 2013
Braxton Haras Curtis (10 weeks, 5 days) infant son of Joseph and Sarah Curtis, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Braxton made our family whole. When he left he didn't go alone because a part of us went with him. He is survived by his loving parents; proud brother, Kaiden Lee Curtis; his grandparents,...
Beverly A. Meduna
Oct 7, 2013
Beverly A. Meduna, age 84, of North Platte, passed away October 7, 2013 at Linden Court. She was born April 16, 1929 in North Platte to Paul and Abbie Ohnoutka Wonka. Beverly attended North Platte Public Schools graduating with the class of 1947. As a young lady she worked at Woolworths. On April 12, 1950 she married Stan Meduna in...
Dustin Reed Mcentire
Oct 6, 2013
Dustin Reed McEntire, 30, of North Platte, passed away October 6, 2013 at his home. He was born October 12, 1982 in North Platte to Ricky and Debra Campbell McEntire. Dustin attended North Platte High School. He worked at Valentino's and other various jobs. On July 16, 2007 he was involved in a car accident which left him paralyzed. He...
Patricia Dianne Romero
Oct 5, 2013
Patricia Dianne Romero, age 62 of North Platte, passed away October 5, 2013. Patricia was born on August 25, 1951 in Grant, NE to Harl Halbert and Elizabeth (Real) Spencer. She grew up in Ogallala and graduated from high school in 1969. Later in her life she attended Mid Plains Community College. She worked at American Suzuki and Union 76...
Joe Roueche
Oct 3, 2013
Joe Roueche, age 57 of Hershey, perished at the home of his trusted friends October 3, 2013. He was born in 1956 in Sutherland to Floyd and Wilma Roueche. He grew up in and around the area and worked in Wyoming at the Soda Ash mines for many years. When he returned to Hershey in 1994 he was employed by...
Barbara L. Ruser
Oct 2, 2013
Barbara L. Ruser, age 83 of North Platte, NE passed away at her home on October 2, 2013. Barbara was born September 1, 1930 in Ogallala, NE to Jack and Edith Sarah (Warford) Cassen. She grew up there and graduated from Ogallala High School in 1948. On April 20, 1952 Barbara married Dick Ruser. To this union three children were...
Zachery Chase Tyrell
Oct 2, 2013
Zachery Chase Tyrell, our beautiful red headed son, passed away October 2, 2013. He lived a short, yet wonderful, 8 years. Zachery was a third grader in the wonderful community of Sutherland, NE. He touched the hearts of all who knew him. His laugh would light up the whole room; his smile was as bright as his red hair. Zach...
Josephine Caroline Loya
Oct 1, 2013
Josephine Caroline Loya, age 83 of Chandler, AZ, formerly of North Platte, passed away October 1, 2013 at the Banner Gardens Hospice House in Mesa, AZ. Josie was born on August 19, 1930 in Walsonburg, CO to Victorio and Maria (Lujan) Martinez. When she was young she moved with her family to Hershey where she attended school. Josie then moved...
Linda Kay Broge
Sep 29, 2013
Linda K. Broge, 70, of North Platte, passed away September 29, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on April 23, 1943, to Foster and Gertrude (Rose) Broge in Monroe, Wisconsin. She and her family moved to Sutherland, Nebraska, in 1952. Linda graduated from Sutherland High School in 1961. She attended...
Geneva V. Neal
Sep 27, 2013
Geneva V. Neal, age 96, of Tryon, died September 27, 2013 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. Geneva V. Neal was born Feb. 14, 1917 in Lacona, Iowa to Harry and Nellie (Bennett) Lancaster. When she was very small they moved to a ranch near Flats in McPherson County. She attended grade school at Diamond Bar School and her family was...
Judith Irene Parker
Sep 23, 2013
Judith Irene Parker, age 72 formerly of North Platte passed away September 23 at Blair Community Hospital in Blair Nebraska. She was born August 30, 1941 to Harry and Agnes (Durbin) Shindle in Lexington. She married George Wayne Parker on August 25, 1960 in Lexington. Six children were born to their union. She was a homemaker, enjoyed doing crafts and...
Robert T. Gerrard
Sep 22, 2013
Robert T. ""Bob"" Gerrard Jr., age 65, of North Platte, passed away September 22, 2013 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. He was born July 7, 1948 in North Platte to Robert and Elise Marlin Gerrard Sr. Bob attended North Platte Public Schools. He served with the United States Army from 1967 through 1976 where he served in Vietnam. Bob...
Odetta Marie Vetter
Sep 13, 2013
Odetta Vetter, age 82 formerly of Stapleton, passed away September 13, 2013 in Tempe, AZ. Christian Wake Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday April 26, 2014 at St. John's Catholic Church in Stapleton with Reverend Antony Thekkekara officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30. Inurnment will follow at St. John's Catholic Cemetery. Memorial donations may...
Lorene Lillian Fought
Sep 7, 2013
Lorene Lillian Fought, 87, of North Platte passed away September 7, 2013 at Premier Estates. She was born April 23, 1926 in Bolus, NE to Morton and Elsie (Dodd-Stine) Hansen. Lorene attended school in Litchfield, NE. She worked at the Defence plant in Grand Island during WWII. Later she and her girlfriend moved to North Platte where Lorene worked at...
Michael Harold Hille
Sep 5, 2013
Michael Harold Hille, age 57 of North Platte, passed away September 4, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Michael was born on August 24, 1956 in Freeport, IL to Harold and Mardell (Johnson) Hille. He grew up in Dayton, WY and graduated from Tongue River High School in 1974. After high school Michael received a BA in Education from...
Jerry Ann Kaufman
Sep 5, 2013
Jerry Ann Kaufman, age 76 of North Platte, NE passed away Thursday September 5, 2013 in Kearney. Jerry was born on August 15, 1937 in North Platte to Joseph E. and Pearl (Booth) Hendersen. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1955 and married Ervin Kaufman on January 29, 1956 at the 1st Christian Church. The couple made their...
Fred John Bouzek
Sep 5, 2013
Fred John Bouzek, age 75 of North Platte, passed away September 5, 2013 at his home. Cremation was chosen and a graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday September 9th at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Monday before...
Maxine M. Abrams
Aug 31, 2013
Maxine M. Abrams, 91, passed away on August 31, 2013 at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.She was born March 6, 1922 to Stephen and Nynon (Pearson) Clifford on a ranch in McPherson County. She attended school in Tryon, graduating in 1939 from McPherson County High School. Maxine attended college at Greeley State College in Greeley, Colorado and received her...
