Obituary Listing

Jul 16, 2024

Donald Anthony Exner passed away July 16. Don was born Jan. 22, 1938 in Edgely, N.D. The third of 11 children born to Bernard and Rose (Schlosser) Exner. As a young child, his family moved to a farm in Jamestown, N.D., where he was raised.

Don graduated from St. John's Academy High School in Jamestown and attended...

Jul 16, 2024

Karen Troyer, aged 79, a beloved figure of North Platte, Nebraska, sadly left our world on July 16th, 2024, after a life lived richly in service and kindness.  On February 27th, 1945, she was born to Clifford and Margaret (Waugh) McNeel in Los Angeles, CA.

Karen married Dan Troyer on October 6, 1963, just a few months...

Jul 15, 2024

Merlon Keith, "Sam" Bedke was born on May 23, 1939, at his family home in Ravenna Nebraska. He was the youngest of seven children born to Frank and Edna Bedke. Sam loved reminiscing about their farm family and the hard work, shenanigans, and love shared. His family loved hearing about the pet crow, and other special creatures on their...

Jul 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the death of our Mother and Grandmother, Florence Naomi Ruth Belle Stout. She died, Sunday, July 14th, 2024, after a fierce struggle with respiratory issues that were exacerbated by flood waters she was trapped in last year when she lost her home and all belongings. She died peacefully...

Jul 13, 2024

Stuart B. McConnell, 82, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away July 13, 2024 in North Platte.

As per Stuart's wishes there will not be any services.  In lieu of flowers Stuart's wish was that everyone would purchase a Federal Duck Stamp or Habit tamp to support Wildlife Conservation.

Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in...

Jul 8, 2024

Dale W. Manary, aged 70, of Wallace, passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on July 8, 2024.  Born to James and Pauline (Tucker) Manary in North Platte on February 15, 1954, he was one of four boys.

Dale's life was spent in and around Midwest Nebraska, attending school and raising his family.  He graduated...

Jul 6, 2024

Leonard Archie Spencer, born July 29, 1930 on the ranch west of Ringgold, Nebraska.  The son of George Archie Spencer and Delia Edna (Warner) Spencer.  He had one sister Ellouise McDaniel.  Leonard departed this life on July 6, 2024, in North Platte, Nebraska.

Leonard attended grade school at the Childerston one room school in McPherson County, Nebraska...

Jun 25, 2024

Myrtle D. "Mert" Pollat, 97, of Wilber, Nebraska formally from North Platte, passed away on June 25, 2024 at the Wilber Care Center.  She was born May 2, 1927 to Grover C. and Mary A. (Perry) Baldwin, in North Platte.

Private family burial will be at North Platte Cemetery.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the...

Jun 19, 2024

Jan Kemp, 68, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Jan was born Jan Lynette Pease on July 6, 1955, in North Platte, to James Richard Pease and Charlotte Jean (Freiberg) Pease. She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in...

Jun 9, 2024

Timothy Wade Cazzell, 68, of North Platte, passed away June 9, 2024 at Great Plains Health.

Timothy was born May 29, 1956 in Columbus, Indiana.  He had a rough childhood but grew up to be a very sweet and loving man.  Timothy was a wonderful husband and friend.  He embraced Messianic Judaism.

Timothy is survived...

Jun 5, 2024

Donna Marie Lehman, 82, of Maxwell, Nebraska passed away June 5, 2024 at her daughter's home in Maxwell. She was born April 12, 1942 to Nels and Julia (Smalis) Undem, in Terry, Montana.

Donna grew up in Terry participating heavily in youth 4-H programs and taking home several blue ribbons for her canning and sewing projects and...

Jun 4, 2024

Lynn Eugene Meyer passed away on June 4, 2024, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 84. Lynn was born on May 1st, 1940, at home on the ranch to parents Clifton Meyer and Fern Grunden Meyer in Maxwell, Nebraska. He grew up in the village of Maxwell, working on the ranch. During high...

Jun 3, 2024

Marge Thomas - September 26, 1944 – June 3, 2024

Margaret "Marge" Lynn (Lehl) Thomas was born on September 26, 1944 in Lincoln to John and Emma Lehl. She attended Southeast High School, graduating in 1962. Then she attended the University of Nebraska Lincoln. She was a member of the Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. After graduating in...

May 27, 2024

On May 27, 2024, Herbert Ronald Kelley, passed away at his home in the presence of his devoted family, at the age of 88.  He was born on May 7, 1936, in Maxwell, NE, to Henry LeRoy and Louise C. (Yanken) Kelley.

As a child, Herbert lost his mother and was raised by his dad, Roy.  After...

May 26, 2024

Richard Edmund Curry, 71, passed away on May 26, 2024 in North Platte. He was born to James E. and Eleanor L. Curry on October 9, 1952.

During his childhood, he lived in Indiana and Pennsylvania before moving to Omaha, Nebraska. In 1972, he graduated from Burke High School.

His love of trains led him...

May 25, 2024

Mavis A. Slack, 87, passed away May 25, 2024 at The Birch in Sutherland.  She was born May 14, 1937 to William and Eva (Stuckert) Nitsche in Mason City, Nebraska.

Mavis grew up in Mason City and attended high school there.  She married Leon Slack on May 9, 1959 in Denver, Colorado.  After getting married, the couple...

May 25, 2024

Greta Mae (Gardner) Roethemeyer, 89, was called to her heavenly home on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born on September 5, 1934 to Clyde and Violet (Murphy) Gardner in Quick, Nebraska, the fifth of six children.

Greta attended County School District 101 for Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, Stockville High School for Ninth Grade, before graduating from...

May 24, 2024

Sherry L. Vauble, 77 of Loveland, CO passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 peacefully in her home.

A graveside service will be held at the Doniphan Cedarview Cemetery on Saturday, June 22nd at 2:00 pm.

Sherry was born March 24, 1947 to Clayton and Jean Mays in Hastings, NE.

She grew up...

May 23, 2024

Betty Jo Whetro, 83, of North Platte, passed away on May 23, 2024, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.  On December 13, 1940, she was born to John William and Violet Pearl (Crider) Boler in Marion, OH.

Betty attended and graduated from Marion Catholic  School in Marion, OH.  Shortly after graduating, she met Ralph Whetro at...

May 23, 2024

Mervin Donald Philpot, 79, of North Platte, passed away May 23, 2024.  He was born March 25, 1945 in Cozad to Donald and Adda (Ambler) Philpot.

Mervin grew up in Minnesota with his grandfather and helped on the farm starting at a very young age.  He married Darlene Shower and to this union, two daughters were born,...