Obituary Listing

Oct 2, 2023

Rebecca Lou Hudson, 66, of Sutherland, passed away October 2, 2023 at home.

Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 2, 2023

Gary Lee Farmer, 77, of North Platte, Nebraska passed October 2, 2023 at his daughter's home in North Platte.  He was born April 26, 1946 in Broken Bow, Nebraska to Eldon and Mary (Powers) Farmer.

Gary graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1964.  He entered the US Army in 1965 and served in...

Oct 1, 2023

On October 1, 2023, Eric Joseph Burke, passed away at his home in North Platte.  The son of Joseph Kent and Jill Lynne (Hannan) Burke, he was born on September 21, 1980, in North Platte, NE.

Eric was raised in North Platte, graduating from North Platte High School in 1999.  He started dating long time friend, Reina...

Oct 1, 2023

Vera LaVonne Fosbinder, 98, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on October 1, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  Vera was born on August 10, 1925 to Berent and Elsie (Pierce) Newtson in North Platte.

Vera grew up on Jackmore Flats going to school district #31 and graduated from North Platte High School with the...

Sep 30, 2023

Michael Rene Rivera passed away on September 30, 2023 in North Platte, NE.  Michael was born, to John (Julian) Rivera and Rebecca Castaneda on July 15, 1971 in Oceanside, Ca.

Michael was raised in the Thunder Hills Area in Oceanside, Ca. He attended Casita Cougars Elementary, Washington Middle School, and Vista High School.  Michael later moved to...

Sep 30, 2023

Patrick James Steinwand, 54, of Taylors Falls, MN passed away unexpectedly on September 30th, 2023 while traveling to visit family in Colorado. He had pulled off I-80 at a rest area in Nebraska, where he then passed peacefully while resting in his car. Fittingly, the Nebraska DOT rest area sign overlooking the parking lot reads "Good Life. Great Journey."...

Sep 27, 2023

Gary Dean Leibhart, 82, of North Platte, passed away September 27, 2023 at Great Plains Health surrounded by his family.  He was born October 4, 1940 to June and Ilene (Hammans) Leibhart at Callaway, Nebraska where he was raised.

Gary Graduated from Callaway High School with the class of 1958.  In 1959, Gary hired on at Colorado...

Sep 22, 2023

Dale Ray Cook, 92, of North Platte, NE passed away and went home to the Lord, on Friday, September 22, 2023 at Cozad Community Hospital.

Dale was born on February 21, 1931 in Timber Canyon, Scott County, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Murttis (Farr) Cook.

Dale grew up and attended school in the Scott...

Sep 17, 2023

On September 17, 2023, Angela "Angel" Therece Robinson, died at Great Plains Health, at the age of 51.  She was born to Stanley and Sandra (Brown) Pittman on January 20, 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Angel attended school in Barnesville until the start of her middle school career when she then moved to Marysville, California with her family.  ...

Sep 15, 2023

William Ervin Essman, 81, Thedford, Nebraska passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 in North Platte, Nebraska.  He was born August 14,1942 in Fairbury, NE to Ervin and Celia Essman.  He was the fourth of five children.

Bill grew up on a farm south of Swanton, Nebraska, where he helped his father with the farm work. During summers...

Sep 13, 2023

Johnnie Archuletta, 97, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home on Sept. 13, 2023.

He was born Oct. 6, 1925 in Thompson Springs, UT to Jose and Soccoro Archuletta. Johnnie attended school at Thompson Springs, UT; Moab, UT; and Carbon County High School, UT.

A early special graduation in his senior year...

Sep 13, 2023

A Funeral Service for Darlene (Muir) Haines will be held on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bauer-Torrey & Mach Funeral Home in Alma, Nebraska, with Pastor Scott Randall officiating.  Interment will follow at the Naponee Cemetery, Naponee, Nebraska.

Darlene Mae (Muir) (Kinnaman) Haines, 93, of North Platte, Nebraska, gained her angel wings on...

Sep 10, 2023

Valerie D. Romero-Howell, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 53, at Great Plains Health.  On March 29, 1970, she was welcomed into the world by parents, Rudolph E. and Irene A. (Lujan) Romero, in Denver, Colorado.

In 1987, after attending high school in North Denver until the age of 16, Valerie moved to...

Sep 9, 2023

Bernadine "Dee" Marie Meyer, age 90, of North Platte, died September 9, 2023 at Stone Hearth in Gothenburg.  Dee was born on July 7, 1933 in Stockville, NE to Cletus and Nellie (Malloy) Arent.

Dee was raised in the Stockville area and graduated from Stockville High School in 1951.  In 1954, she married Bob Pinkerton.  Bob preceded...

Sep 8, 2023

In Loving Memory of Sherman Daniel Miller

February 12, 1948 – September 08, 2023

Sherman Daniel Miller was welcomed home on September 08, 2023, at the age of 75 in North Platte, Nebraska. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and lasting memories that will forever be cherished by those whose lives he blessed. ...

Sep 2, 2023

James (Jimmy) William Legas, 60, formally of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away September 2, 2023 in Fullerton, Nebraska.  James was born on September 14, 1962 to Nick and Esther Legas in North Platte.

James attended North Platte Schools and ESU School in North Platte.  James was a very special person. He enjoyed books, magazines and loved to...

Aug 31, 2023

Wauneta Jean Allen Keller was born January 13, 1930, to Clarence and Martha (Farris) Allen at the Ulrich place in Brown County. She was one of eleven children.  Wauneta graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1950. She married Phil Keller on February 10, 1950, at Springview, NE. To this union six children were born: Jim, Bob, Bonnie, Valeta, Rosiland,...

Aug 29, 2023

Catherine "Cathy" Mae Staroska (Howe), resident of North Platte, NE, passed away on August 29, 2023, 72 years old. Cathy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother; who was a cherished community member, and wonderful friend.

Cathy was born to Edwin and Ruth Howe (Fitzner) on July 18,1951 in Hot Springs, SD. She grew up in Custer,...

Aug 27, 2023

Marian Lucille (Bakewell) Lanka, born March 31, 1932, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the age of 91. She was the oldest child of Myron and Velna (Bay) Bakewell.

Marian grew up on the farm west of Stapleton along with her two sisters, Judy and Arlene.  She attended Nesbit...

Aug 24, 2023

Charles "Corky" Harrold, after a gradual decline in health, passed away peacefully in Gilbert, Arizona, the morning of August 24, 2023. Corky was born in Kearney, Nebraska on September 14, 1942, to Charles "Chick" and Marguerite Harrold.

He graduated from North Platte High School in 1960, the University of Nebraska Dental School in 1966, and the University...