Obituary Listing

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...

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. ...