Obituary Listing

Dec 23, 2021

Jennifer Lynn Kovanda, 37, of North Platte, formerly of Maxwell, passed away at her grandmother June's house in Maxwell on December 23, 2021.  She was born December 3, 1984 to Mike and Betty (Janeski) Kovanda in North Platte.

She grew up in Maxwell, raised by her mother, Betty and David Tolle.  Jennifer attended school in Maxwell and...

Dec 23, 2021

Joe John Ponce, 94, of North Platte, joined the Lord on December 23, 2021.  He passed away at his home.  He was born on June 15, 1927 to Luis and Nicholasa (Garcia) Ponce in Clearwater, KS.

Joe grew up in Clearwater, KS.  He moved to Wichita, KS and then to North Platte when he was 17 years...

Dec 20, 2021

Jack L. Hicken, 74, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away December 20, 2021 at North Platte Care Center.  Jack was born July 7, 1947, to Frederick and Anna (Gauwitz) Hicken, in Torrington, Wyoming.

Jack lived most of his adult life in North Platte where he was associated with the North Platte Opportunity Center.  They gave him a...

Dec 19, 2021

Rudolph E. "Rudy" Romero, 76, passed away December 19, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  He was born on April 30, 1945 to Roy and Margaret (Archuletta) Romero in Trinidad, CO.

Rudy went to school for a short time in Trinidad, CO then moved to and grew up in Denver.  He married Irene Lujan on July 4, 1960. ...

Dec 19, 2021

David L. McQuay, 69, of North Platte, passed away December 19, 2021. He was born August 29, 1952 in Ogallala and graduated from Ogallala High School with the Class of 1971.

He married Diann Withers on April 16, 1972 and the couple had two children—son Bryan and daughter Angela—before divorcing. On Sept. 29, 1995, he married Rhonda...

Dec 19, 2021

Dan Winchell, 75, of North Platte, passed away December 19, 2021 at his home.   Dan was born October 31, 1946, in Julesburg, Colorado the second child of Robert and Barbara Winchell.  Dan served in the United States Army intelligence from 1964 through 1973.  He was employed at the North Platte postal service retiring in 2002.

From Dan's...

Dec 16, 2021

Milton Walter Lehman, 90, of North Platte went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2021. He was a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He was born on the family farm, just outside Berne, Indiana, on September 26, 1931 to Walter and Wilma Lehman.

Milton graduated from Berne High School...

Dec 15, 2021

Keith Alan Hinrichsen, age 52, of North Platte, passed from this life December 15th, 2021. He was raised in North Platte, NE, and graduated from North Platte High School in 1987.  He then continued his education at Wyoming Technical Institute.  After completing his education, he went to work for Body Works in North Platte as an automotive technician, until...

Dec 15, 2021

Lloyd Vernon Synovec passed away after a brief illness related to COVID-19 at Great Plains Health, in North Platte on December 15th at 93 years of age.  He was born April 24, 1928 in Pierce Nebraska to Roy and Tillie Synovec.  He attended country school and graduated Pierce County High School early in 1945, in order to go to...

Dec 14, 2021

Jerry W. Norris, 85, of North Platte, passed away December 14, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  Cremation was chosen.  In respect of Jerry's wishes no services will held.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 14, 2021

Melvin Dale Cook, 95, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on December 14, 2021 at North Platte Care Center.  He was born on May 27, 1926 to Stewart and Zelma (Beemer) Cook on the family homestead in Burke, SD.

He grew up on a farm 10 miles southwest of Clearfield, SD and attended the Lutheran school.  His...

Dec 9, 2021

Ralph Edward "Eddie" Merritt, 66, of Wellfleet, passed away December 9, 2021 at his home.  Eddie was born June 24, 1955 in North Platte to Richard and Grace Merritt.  Eddie was the 2 nd of 6 children, he grew up on the family farm in Wellfleet.

He attended Echo country school and graduated from North Platte High...

Dec 8, 2021

Richard Lee Morrell, 94, of North Platte, passed away December 8, 2021 at Linden Court.  He was born June 22, 1927 to Thomas E. and Ivy V. (Brown) Morrell in Laird, Colorado.

Richard attended High School in St. Francis, Kansas.  After high school he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Korea.  After his discharge, he...

Dec 8, 2021

Joan "Jo Ann" Eddins, age 83 of North Platte passed away December 8, 2021 at Great Plains Health.

Joan was born on February 20, 1938 in North Platte to Arthur Albert and Bernice (Purcel) Staples.  She grew up in North Platte, attending school at North Platte Public Schools.

She was employed by an attorney for...

Dec 8, 2021

Isaias Ardon, 59, of North Platte, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  Private family services are being held at a later time.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 7, 2021

Nancy G. Wardyn, 86, of North Platte, passed away December 7, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  She was born on August 6, 1935 to Charles and Frances (Blessard) Ferris in Roanoke, Virginia.

Nancy was raised in Virginia and graduated from Andrew Lewis High School.  She moved to North Platte to be closer to family and worked at...

Dec 5, 2021

Eileen Marie Waterman, 75, passed away December 5, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 26, 1946 in Omaha and was welcomed to her home in North Platte by her parents John and Edna (Harbert) Waterman.

Eileen graduated from North Platte High School with the class of...

Nov 30, 2021

Richard Lee "Dick" Houchin, 80, of North Platte, passed away November 30, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  Dick was born October 30, 1941 to Jesse "Pete" Houchin and Doris Anderson, in North Platte, Nebraska.

Dick grew up in North Platte, he tended bar at the Alamo Bar and traveled with a family amusement company.  He married Julia...

Nov 28, 2021

Pamela K. Alexander, 73, of North Platte, passed away November 28, 2021 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg.

There will be no service, burial will take place 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 7th, 2021 at Miriam Cemetery.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Nov 28, 2021

Clifford Dean "Cliff" Smith, 74, of North Platte, passed away November 28, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  He was born on December 8, 1946 to Robert and Signa (Patterson) Smith in Kearney.

Cliff went to school in Maxwell before moving to North Platte.  He graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1965.  He married...