Obituary Listing

Jul 27, 2024

Brenda Jo Rasmussen, 64, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health, Saturday the 27th of July 2024 in North Platte.  She was born in Austin, Texas, on August 14, 1959 to Robert Warren and Linda Negley.

She attended school and grew up in Tuscan, Arizona. Brenda met Francis McDevitt at the age of 28...

Jul 23, 2024

Jolene Carol LaBore, of Maxwell, NE, formerly of Mullen, NE passed away at her home on July 23, 2024, at the age of 69. Jolene was born to Robert "Bob" Eugene and Betty Joan (Adam) Pearman on May 14, 1955, in North Platte, as the second of three children.

After graduating from Maxwell High School in 1973,...

Jul 23, 2024

Neil Mitchell Bokoskie, born on August 20, 1967, passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack on July 23, 2024 in Cheyenne, WY.

Growing up, Neil attended a one-classroom elementary school (Sioux Lookout), later attending Maxwell Public School throughout middle school, and eventually going on to North Platte High School to finish out his secondary education. He...

Jul 22, 2024

On July 22, 2024, Ali Michelle Crow, loved and cherished daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, left this world at her home in North Platte, at 20 years old.  The baby of the family and only girl, she was welcomed into the world by Michael Crow and Mindy Crow on February 6, 2004, in North Platte.

At a...

Jul 22, 2024

Donald D. "Don" Schmidt, 94, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on July 22, 2024 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  He was born July 19, 1930 to Charles and Ann Schmidt in Cozad, Nebraska.

Don was raised in Blue Hill, Nebraska. In 1952 he entered the Marines.  He served in Korea, where he earned a...

Jul 21, 2024

Marilyn K. "Polly" Foust, 89, of North Platte, passed away July 21, 2024 at Linden Court.  She was born August 2, 1934 to Clair and Mary (Kopf) Rosencrants in North Platte.

Polly is survived by her children, Mark (Carol) Gutherless of North Platte, Randall Gutherless of Waco, TX, Mary (Bill) Elliott of North Platte, Jo (Andy) Shipshock...

Jul 20, 2024

Estela Ochoa-Irish, 67, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away July 20, 2024 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska.  She was born August 2, 1956 to Jose Ochoa and Paula Villarreal in Fargo, North Dakota.

Estella graduated from high school with the class of 1975 in Crystal City, Texas.  Then attended college for a year in Fargo, North...

Jul 18, 2024

Arthur J. Gardner (AJ), 75, of North Platte, NE, completed his earthly journey on Thursday, July 18, 2024, passing of heart failure at his peaceful ranch and returned home to heaven. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

AJ was born January 21, 1949 to Roy and Carolyn (Wood) Gardner...

Jul 17, 2024

Ellen Elise Wickenkamp, 69, of North Platte, passed away July 17, 2024 at North Platte Care Center.  Adams & Swanson FUneral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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...