Obituary Listing

Nov 20, 2024

Mary Lammers, 87, of Sutherland, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at The Birch at Sutherland.

Mary was born on August 23, 1937, at Roscoe, Nebraska, to Joseph and Sophie Sedlacek. Her life was defined by a passion for education and dedication to her family. She began her teaching career in a rural school, balancing...

Nov 19, 2024

Carey "CR" Hill died at his home in Harrisonville, MO. on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the age of 75 with his wife of 35 years, Sandy, by his side.  Carey was born to Hewett Lee Hill and Clara Evelyn Hill on September 10, 1949 in North Platte, Nebraska.  He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North...

Nov 17, 2024

Shirley J. Taylor passed away on November 17, 2024, in Kearney. She was born in North Platte on August 30, 1932, the youngest child of John and Irma (Hoy) Decker.

Shirley graduated from North Platte High School in 1950. She excelled in academics and music, and earned a state-level award in journalism for her work on the...

Nov 15, 2024

Terry Douglas Stearns, age 78, of North Platte, died November 15, 2024 at Great Plains Health.  He was born on May 18, 1946 in North Platte, NE to Rasty and Mary (Hayworth) Stearns.

He graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1964.  He entered the US Army in May 1967 and served a tour...

Nov 13, 2024

Patricia Ann "Pat" Johnson, 85, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away November 13, 2024 at Linden Court, North Platte, Nebraska.  She was born on April 15, 1939 to Leonard and Alta Rosina (Shindle) Kirts in Sidney, Nebraska.

Pat graduated from Sutherland High School with the class of 1957.  She married William "Bill" Johnson in Sutherland.  To this union...

Nov 13, 2024

Donna Lee Daly, 92, of Sutherland, passed away November 13, 2024 at The Birch in Sutherland.  She was born May 28, 1932 to Elmer and Eva (Gifford) McClain in Paxton.

Donna graduated from Arthur High School with the class of 1950.  She attended Kearney State Teacher's College and taught at a rural school near Arthur.  Donna married...

Nov 8, 2024

Fred Paul Fiedler, age 92, passed away at Great Plains Health on November 8, 2024.  He was born one of two boys to Ernest and Josephine (Schmitt) Fielder on February 10, 1932, in Hammelburg, Germany.

Fred moved to America in 1934 with his family and eventually graduated from Fremont High School in 1949.  He enlisted into the...

Nov 8, 2024

Gina Irene Miller, 64, of Axtell passed away November 8, 2024 at Mosaic in Axtell.  She was born March 3, 1960 to Leo and Myrtle (Nicholson) Miller in North Platte.  Gina was one of seven children born to this family.

Gina liked to have her nails polished, have people read to her, and to listen to music,...

Nov 7, 2024

Judy Noonan is now with her loving and caring husband, Donald Noonan.  Judy passed away Thursday, November 7, after a long and happy life.

Judy was born on November 8th, 1937 in Sioux Falls So. Dakota.  She moved to North Platte in 1950 with her mother, father and brother. She attended North Platte High School and then...

Nov 6, 2024

William "Bill" Newton Hendrix, aged 90, passed away on November 6, 2024, at North Platte Care Center.  He was born the third child to Clifton and Bernice (Gambee) Hendrix in Maitland, MO, on July 31, 1934.

After attending school in Maitland up to the fourth grade, Bill's family moved to the farm where he held his first...

Nov 4, 2024

Terry Allen Hicks, 60, passed away November 4, 2024 at his home.  He was born on May 18, 1964 in Carroll County Kentucky and was raised there by his father and mother along with several siblings.  Terry had several children who resided in Kentucky. Terry has resided in Brevard County, Florida and was most recently residing in Nebraska. Terry...

Nov 1, 2024

Kenneth E. Main (Sutherland) July 25, 1935-November 1, 2024

Ken was born on July 25, 1935, at his grandparents' farm-ranch home, 14 miles south of Wallace, Nebraska. A month later, his parents, Thomas R. and Cleo moved to Sutherland, where his father found work building the Sutherland Reservoir.  Ken attended the Sutherland Public School System, graduating in...

Nov 1, 2024

Howard Brian Main, 64, of North Platte, NE, passed away November 1, 2024, at his home. He was born June 27, 1960, to Francis and Wilma Erickson Main in Sioux Falls, SD.

Howard attended Ellis District #87 elementary school in Ellis, SD. He graduated in 1978 from West Central High School in Hartford, SD. He graduated from...

Oct 23, 2024

Margaret Jean Norton, 80, of Maxwell, Nebraska passed away October 23, 2024 at Centennial Park Nursing Home in North Platte, Nebraska.

Margaret was born on September 19, 1944 in North Platte to Otto and Doris Lunkwitz.  She was the middle child to five brothers.  Margaret grew up on a dairy farm.  She attended and graduated from North...

Oct 22, 2024

Doris M. Johansen, 103, was released from her earthly bonds in the early morning hours on October 22, 2024, at Aster Estates Home Plus in Great Bend, Kansas. Surrounded by loved ones, she passed peacefully with a smile on her face. She was born April 20, 1921, at the family home in Edison, Nebraska, to Benjamin and Inez (Slaughter)...

Oct 19, 2024

Duane Dunbar, age 90, of North Platte, died October 19, 2024 at Great Plains Health.  Duane was born on January 9, 1934 in Elwood, NE to Earl and Esther Dunbar.

Duane grew up in Elwood, NE and graduated from Elwood High School in 1951.  On October 19, 1952, he married Beth Swanson in Elwood.  The couple lived...

Oct 17, 2024

Glenda Gail White, 73, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 17, 2024 at her home in North Platte.  She was born March 31, 1951 to Paul Cox and Kathleen Coleman.

Glenda is survived by her husband, Kent White, North Platte, Nebraska; children, Tammy Duraso, Paige Burks, Deanna Coleman-Smith, Tony (Rachel) Duraso, Rodney Box, Brandy Spencer (Daniel...

Oct 17, 2024

Marian Elizabeth Kalkowski, 96, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 17, 2024 at her home in North Platte.  She was born March 20, 1928 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Lemuel Morton and Elizabeth Minarick.

Marian grew up in Ainsworth, Nebraska.  She attended school in Ainsworth and Grand Island.   Graduating from Grand Island High School. Marian worked for...

Oct 13, 2024

Mary Ann Brown, 61, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 13, 2024 in North Platte.  She was born on June 13, 1963 to Kenneth Henry and Dorothy Dee (Patterson) Henry in Sargent, Nebraska.

Mary Ann graduated from Cozad High School.  She raised her two sons in Cozad, Billy & Glenn.  Mary lived in North Platte for...

Oct 10, 2024

Merle Dewey Powell, aged 77, of North Platte, passed away on October 10, 2024, at his daughter's home in the company of his devoted and loyal family.  He was born the last day of January in 1947 to Thomas Dewey and Bernice Caroline (Ross) Powell.

In the summer of 1967, Merle was drafted into the United States...