Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 24, 2023

Linda K. James, aged 75, of North Platte, passed away on August 24, 2023, at North Platte Care Center.  She was born on June 19, 1948, to Donal and Mary (Clemons) Pixler in Rawlins, WY.

Linda grew up in Rawlins, WY, graduating from high school with the class of 1966.  She brought two sons into the world,...

Aug 24, 2023

Chad A. Brown, age 48, of Hershey, Nebraska passed away on August 24, 2023 in North Platte.

Chad was born to Marijo and William Brown, on January 17, 1975, in North Platte, Nebraska. He attended Saint Patrick's High School and graduated in 1993. Chad was born and raised on his family ranch and enjoyed every minute of...

Aug 22, 2023

Lowell Eldon "Pete" Pyzer Sr., age 85, passed away on August 22, 2023, at North Platte Care Center.  On March 30, 1938, he was born to Lisle and Erma (Childerston) Pyzer in Tryon.

Pete was raised in the Sandhills of Nebraska, attending McPherson County High School and graduating with the class of 1955, the same year he...

Aug 21, 2023

Donald Nicholson, 98, departed this life August 21, 2023 at Azria Health in Sutherland, Nebraska.  Don was born February 8, 1925 to Amelia (Alma) and Arthur Nicholson, the oldest of 5 children.

Don only had an 8th grade education and served in World War II as a USMC military cook.  He married Pauline French on June 26,...

Aug 18, 2023

Donald Russell Jensen, 76, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away August 18, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  He was born on January 19, 1947 to Nels and Esther (Philpot) Jensen in Arnold, Nebraska.

Don was united in marriage to Betty Klauz in 1965.  To this union a son Daniel Jensen was born.  Don served...

Aug 15, 2023

Bentley Charles Hinrichs, 5, gained his angel wings surrounded with love at his home on August 15th, 2023.

He was born on April 5th, 2018, in North Platte, to Christopher and Tonya Hinrichs completing the family of four joining his big sister, Briawna.

Bentley enjoyed life and lit up any room with his handsome, blue...

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Jane Hall, 84, of North Platte passed away August 13, 2023 at Great Plains Health.

Mary Jane was born January 8, 1939 in Hastings, NE to James W. and Beverly Jane (Herrin) Martin.  She grew up in Chappell, graduating in 1957.  She went to Colorado Women's College and then to Parks Business School in Denver.

Aug 12, 2023

James Paul Bagley, 63, of North Platte, died on August 12, 2023, at Holmes Lake Rehab & Care in Lincoln.  On November 22, 1959, he was born in Georgia.

A committal service will be held at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors on August 21, 2023, at 2 P.M. with Reverend Ryan Alexander officiating.  Visitation...

Aug 10, 2023

Amy L. Corter, 50, of North Platte, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Azria Health, in Sutherland.  She was born to William and Marilyn (Ehmen) Corter on October 13, 1972, in Beatrice, NE.

Amy was raised in the Harvard and Lexington area, graduating from Lexington High School in 1991.  She married Jessie Gomez shortly after school...

Aug 8, 2023

Ursula Ulmer Gurwell, 81, of North Platte, passed away August 8, 2023 at Great Plains Health.  She was born May 12, 1942 in Ulm, Germany to Otto and Gertrude (Deininger) Treffert.

Ursula traveled to the United States in 1963.  She met Jess Gurwell in 1964 and they were married shortly after.  To this union, one daughter was...

Aug 7, 2023

Carl Frederick Mundis, 79, passed away Aug. 7, 2023, at Great Plains Health Hospital, North Platte.  Mundis was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on Dec. 6, 1943, the eldest child of Frederick F. and Myrtle E. (Stoker) Mundis.  The family resided in Parsons, Kansas, where his siblings Barbara, William (Bill), and Patrick were born.  Mundis graduated from Parsons High...

Jul 31, 2023

Robert Lee Smith, aged 79, stepped out of time and into eternity on July 31, 2023, in North Platte.  He was born August 11, 1943, to Hugh and Hazel (Anderson) Smith in Ogalala, NE.

Robert grew up and attended school in Ogalala with three brothers and a sister.  In a home with four children, the house was...

Jul 30, 2023

Vern Edward Harris, age 89, of Dickens, NE, passed away on July 30, 2023, at his home.  Vern was born on March 10, 1934, to Harvey and Blanche (Lacy) Harris at the family farmstead South of Dickens, Nebraska.  He was the youngest of four children.  Vern shared wonderful qualities, gifted from either parent, from his mother, compassion, and a...

Jul 28, 2023

Renae Frances Chelewski, 86, of Hershey, passed away July 28, 2023 at Great Plains Health.  She was born Ocotber 10, 1936 to Clarence and Helen (Spotanski) Sekutera in Loup City, NE.

Renae attended school in Loup City and Ravenna.  She worked in several café's waiting tables for 13 years.  In 1961, Renae married Delmar Sands in Waco,...

Jul 26, 2023

Doris W. Griffith, 100, of Tryon, passed away July 26, 2023 at Linden Court.  She was born November 20, 1922 in a sod house south of Whitman to Sam and Minnie (Bassett) Musser.  She was delivered by her father in a blizzard.

Doris graduated from Mullen High School with the class of 1939 when she was 16...