Obituary Listing

Oct 31, 2023

On October 31, 2023, Donna "Perk" Jean Perkins, aged 83, went to be with her family in Heaven where they are surely laughing together and singing hymns.  She was born in North Platte on February 27, 1940, to Vern and Liona (Clement) Bennett.

Donna was raised in the Cozad and Gothenburg area and attended North Platte High...

Oct 31, 2023

Leona Wilhmenia Fahnholz, 98, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 31, 2023, at Linden Court in North Platte. She was born on June 25, 1925 to Herman and Mary (Weber) Schievelbein in Arapahoe, Nebraska.

Leona grew up in Arapaho and attended Emmanuel grade school.    She was united in marriage to Richard Fahnholz on May 4, 1942,...

Oct 26, 2023

James Aurelio Rivera, 69, of Hershey passed away October 26, 2023 at home.  He was born on July 11, 1954 to Aurelio and Lucille (Orosco) Rivera in Omaha.

James grew up in Omaha and worked as a mechanic for many years.  He moved to Hershey and worked as a mechanic in various places.  He owned his own...

Oct 26, 2023

Timothy Roberts Elson, 68, of North Platte, passed away October 26, 2023 following a short illness.  He was born February 16, 1955 to Jon R. and Marilyn L. (Wiggers) Elson.

Tim had a lot of travels in his life, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved riding his motorcycle.

Tim is survived by his wife, Debra;...

Oct 24, 2023

Gary Lynn Wendelin, 69, passed away October 24, 2023 at Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney.

Services are pending at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Oct 23, 2023

Jeffrie Arthur Schmidt was born July 23, 1947 in North Platte, NE and departed this life on October 23, 2023 at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, CO.

Jeff was the oldest of seven children born to C.J. and Marg (Kraus) Schmidt of North Platte, NE.  He graduated in 1965 from St. Patrick High School, in North Platte.  ...

Oct 21, 2023

Lawrence A. "Larry" Nickel, 70, of Cozad, Nebraska passed away October 21, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.  He was born on May 15, 1953 in Camden, New Jersey to Nancy R. Reitz.

Larry graduated high school in Texas. After graduation he entered the US Army, serving in Korea on the 38th Parallel.  After...

Oct 20, 2023

Jody Rae Ryan, age 70, of North Platte, died October 20, 2023 at her home.  She was born on January 10, 1953 in North Platte, to Tom and Bonnie (Baker) Anderson.

Jody graduated from North Platte high school with the class of 1971.  She moved to Utah after graduation.  After returning to North Platte, Jody attended Mid...

Oct 20, 2023

On October 20, 2023, Donna Mae Myers, aged 85, passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, NE.  She was born to Milton and Erma (Jobbins) Singley, the second of four children, in Dundy County at home.

Donna was raised in Dundy County and attended Parks High School in Parks, NE, graduating in 1957.  As a young...

Oct 17, 2023

Robert Glen Cheever Sr., 77, of North Platte, passed away October 17, 2023 at home.  He was born June 17, 1946 to Charles and Viola (Cooper) Cheever in North Platte.

Robert grew up in North Platte and he married Alice Borron.  Robert worked at the sale barn for many years and later worked for Weathercraft.  He was...

Oct 15, 2023

Joyce Burnside Schaeffer

Joyce Elaine Schaeffer, 90, passed away October 15, 2023 at her home in Lincoln, NE. Joyce was born April 24, 1933 to Floyd and Mabel Dickerson Fowler in McPherson County Nebraska.

She was their youngest of eleven children and grew up in the sandhills north of Ringgold and in Gandy. On November...

Oct 14, 2023

Michael James Thiem, age 64, of North Platte, died October 14, 2023 at his home.  He was born on June 10, 1959 in Kearney, NE to Thomas James "TJ" and Linda (Denman) Thiem.

Michael graduated from North Platte High School in 1977.  He married Rachelle Carpenter in North Platte. To this union two children were born, Mathew...

Oct 14, 2023

Barbara (Barb) Jean Vanarsdall, 78, passed away, October 14, 2023 at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.  Barb was born on October 31, 1944 in North Platte, the daughter of Wilbert and Ingeborg (Carlson) Godfrey.

She graduated from Hershey High School with the class of 1963.  After high school she married John L. Vanarsdall on November 16,...

Oct 13, 2023

Walter William "Walt" Pepper, aged 64, of North Platte, passed away on October 13, 2023, at his home in North Platte.  On May 13, 1959, he was born to William Edward Pepper and Darlene Marie Osborn, the youngest of five and only boy, in San Antonio, TX.

As a child, Walt moved around frequently due to his...

Oct 13, 2023

Ronald William Bass, aged 64, passed away on October 13, 2023, at Sutherland Care Center.  He was born to Clarence and Louise (Kahre) Bass on November 15, 1958, in North Platte.

There will be no services at this time.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 12, 2023

On August 2, 2002, in Hastings, NE, Nick and Chantel Tonkinson were blessed with the first addition to their family of boys, Parker James Tonkinson.  He came into the world with so many gifts and talents and his parents knew he would do great things.

One of these gifts was the art of storytelling.  He loved to...

Oct 7, 2023

On October 7, 2023, Shirley Mae Sylvan, of Brady, NE, passed away at Gothenburg Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 79.  The daughter of LeRoy and Violet (Gosnell) Gage, Shirley was born on February 23, 1944, in Maxwell, NE.

On July 21, 1962, Shirley was wed to Leo Sylvan; they spent over...

Oct 6, 2023

Wilma J. Tackett, 69, of North Platte, was promoted to glory on October 6, 2023 at Great Plains Health.

Wilma was born March 25, 1954 to William and Geraldine Gilbert in North Platte.  She grew up with her seven siblings, attending school in North Platte and graduating in 1972.   The Gilbert family was proudly involved with the...

Oct 5, 2023

Chester Harold Tridle Jr., age 80, of North Platte, passed away on October 5, 2023, at Great Plains Health.  He was born to Chester Harold and Lucille (Razes) Tridle Sr. on January 9, 1943, in North Platte.

Chester spent his entire life in North Platte, receiving his GED in 1961, just before enlisting in the United States...

Oct 5, 2023

Wesley Dean Kohl, Jr., 53 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 5, 2023 at his home in North Platte surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born October 13, 1969, to Wesley Kohl Sr., and Lillian Herbst, in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Wes grew up in North Platte.  He moved to California where he married Frankie and...