Vivian M Arent
Jun 30, 2026
Vivian M. Arent, age 89, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the Maples Centennial Nursing Home.
Vivian was born August 21, 1936, in Curtis, Nebraska, to Ira A. and Doris L. (Guthrie) Mills. She grew up in Curtis, graduating from Curtis High School. After graduation, Vivian moved to North Platte. There she commuted every day with...
Jacquelene Kay Nelson
Jun 28, 2026
Jacquelene Kay Nelson, born September 9, 1953, in St. Paul, Nebraska, passed away at home on June 28, 2026, at the age of 72. She lived a life marked by her love for Jesus, her family, and all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, laughter, and unconditional love.
She was born to Walter and Judith Kunze and...
Ashley Marie Navarrete
Jun 28, 2026
Ashley Marie Navarrete (Hornelas)
May 4, 1991 – June 28, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Ashley Marie Navarrete (Hornelas), who passed away on June 28, 2026, at the age of 35.
Ashley was born on May 4, 1991, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Cheryl Scott and Tony Hornelas. She graduated from North Platte High School in...
Johnathan Ryan Navarrete
Jun 28, 2026
Johnathan Navarrete was born July 18, 1990 to Johnny and Deborah (Archuletta) Navarrete in North Platte, NE. He passed away June 28, 2026 departing this world with his wife, Ashley, at their home in North Platte.
Johnathan attended North Platte Schools from elementary through high school, graduating from North Platte High School with the class of 2009. He attended South East...
Richard Nathaniel Hulse
Jun 24, 2026
Richard Nathaniel “Rich” Hulse, 68, of North Platte passed away June 24, 2026 at CHI Good Samaritan in Kearney. He was born November 14, 1957 in North Platte to David George James and Audrey Corso.
At the age of 5, Rich moved to Lakewood, Colorado. He worked several jobs and was on the crew that built Gerald Gentleman Station. He hired...
Helen M Lipska
Jun 24, 2026
Helen M. Lipska, age 84, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the North Platte Care Center.
Helen was born on May 16, 1942, to Marion Dutch and Elsie (Shindle) Shaw in Oshkosh, Nebraska. She grew up in the Oshkosh and Broadwater area before starting work as a server at local cafes. During this time, Helen achieved...
Douglas Joseph Baker
Jun 23, 2026
Douglas “Doug” Joseph Baker, age 102, of Maywood, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at his home on June 23, 2026.
Doug was born on January 6, 1924, in Valentine, Nebraska, to Alvin O. Baker and Mary Baker (Sears). In his early years, he worked as a ranch hand on his grandfather’s ranch near Valentine—once the largest ranch in the state, spanning 26,000...
Betty M. Bandy
Jun 20, 2026
Betty Marie Bandy, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and family historian, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 85.
Born on November 14, 1940, in Buffalo, Oklahoma, Betty was the youngest of three children born to Earl and Ruthe Weaver. She grew up surrounded by family and carried those cherished connections throughout her life.
Betty...
LeRoy Franklin Gray
Jun 17, 2026
LeRoy Franklin Gray, 60, of North Platte passed away June 17, 2026 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born June 1, 1966 to James and Connie (Berryman) Gray in Columbus, Georgia.
LeRoy grew up in the McCook/Henderson areas and graduated from North Platte High School. He enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1984-1991. He...
Mary Ruth Mitchell
Jun 11, 2026
Mary was born on June 9, 1937, in Eunice NM to Fonnie and Eula Hardison. She was one of nine children. Six of her siblings preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Kay Hardison Jackson of Abilene TX, and her brother, Bruce (Renae) Hardison of Hobbs NM.
Mary shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with Freddie Mitchell, and...
Rodelio Magno Castillo
Jun 8, 2026
"Rodelio Magno Castillo, aka Rod, “Rockin Rod”, or “Dork Boy”, age 59, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 8th, 2026, at his home in North Platte, Nebraska.
Rod was born on November 29th, 1966. He lived in many places throughout his life, including the Philippines, Hawaii, Illinois, North Dakota, before finding his home in Nebraska.
Rod was known as a great...
Jose "Joey" Navarrete
Jun 8, 2026
Jose “Joey” Navarrete, 85, passed away June 8, 2026, at his home in North Platte, Nebraska. Joey was born January 13, 1941, to Jesse and Aranda (Lopez) Navarrete in Platteville, Colorado.
The family moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, in the early 1940s. In 1955, the family moved to North Platte where grew up. In 1958, Joey joined the National Guard and then...
Evelyn Mae Kackmeister
Jun 4, 2026
Evelyn Mae Kackmeister, age 90, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Evelyn was born February 17, 1936, in Meadville, Nebraska, to Samuel Lenard and Lila Abigail (Williams) Marlatt. There she spent her childhood before finally attending and graduating from Ainsworth High School. After graduating, she spent a year teaching a handicapped child, during which she found a...
Albert L. Johnston
Jun 3, 2026
Albert L. Johnston, age 100, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Albert was born in North Platte on February 3, 1926, to Alvin Stirrup and Martha Luanne (Pope) Johnston. There he grew up with his many siblings, attending school and then starting work at a young age to help...
Delbert Ray Anderson
Jun 1, 2026
Delbert “Andy” Ray Anderson, age 93, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at Linden Court.
Andy was born in Minden, Nebraska on November 12, 1932, to Eldon and Velma (White) Anderson. He grew up on his family’s farm in Axtell, Nebraska, working with his family while attending school. After entering adulthood, Andy met the love of his...
Robert "Bob" A Wilkinson
May 29, 2026
Robert A Wilkinson of North Platte passed away May 29, 2026, at the age of 75. Bob was born on April 5, 1951, to Calvin Leon and Marseleen (Pursley) Wilkinson in Stratton, NE. His family moved to Benkelman and returned back to Stratton where he graduated from high school. At a young age, he began working for a rancher north...
Ashley Marie Navarette
May 28, 2026
Ashley Marie Navarrete, 35, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away June 28, 206 at her home in North Platte. She was born Mau 4, 1991 to Anthony Hornelas and Cheryl Scott in North Platte.
Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jolene "Jody" M. Jimenez
May 27, 2026
Jolene (Jody) Marie Jimenez (Lauer), 72, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on January 15, 1954, in Julesburg, Colorado to the late John and Helen Lauer (Sanger), Jody attended elementary school in Ovid, Colorado and graduated from Revere Senior High School in 1972. She worked for 34 years as a...
Velda J Cassell
May 24, 2026
Velda June Cassell, 73, of Stapleton, Nebraska, passed away surrounded by family on May 24, 2026. Born and raised in the region, Velda graduated from Ogallala High School and spent much of her adult life serving her community—both through her work and volunteerism. For more than 25 years, she was the manager of the North Platte Dairy Queen, where she...
Mary Ellen Mikesell
May 21, 2026
Mary Ellen Mikesell
October 20, 1941 – May 21, 2026
Mary Ellen Mikesell, 84, of North Platte, Nebraska, formerly of Colorado, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, at Accura Healthcare of North Platte.
Mary was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on October 20, 1941, to Archie and Ellen (French) Phinney. She grew up on the Nez Perce Indian Reservation in Lapwai, Idaho. With...
