Obituary Listing

Sep 20, 2021

Stephen S. O'Rourke, 71, of North Platte, passed away September 20, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  Steve was born September 10, 1950, in North Platte to Van D. and Joan (Stephenson) O'Rourke.

Stephen grew up in North Platte, and attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1968.  He started his career...

Sep 19, 2021

Patricia Kackmeister 55, of North Platte, left this earth on September 19, 2021, at Great Plains Health, in North Platte, Nebraska.  She was born, born Dec 1, 1965 to Betty Jean Ruch Lupo and Danny Dean Lupo, in North Platte.  She was later adopted to George and Mildred Welsh.

Patricia graduated at Lincoln Christian High School in...

Sep 19, 2021

Wallace "Wally" W. Welch, 76, of North Platte passed away September 19, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  Wally was born November 17, 1944, to Francis "Tude" and Carol (Englebrect) Welch, in North Platte, Nebraska.

Wally grew up in Keystone, Nebraska. He graduated from Ogallala High School in 1962.  He joined the Navy and served...

Sep 18, 2021

Gabrielle "Gabby" Mae Jurgensen, 23, of North Platte, passed away September 18, 2021, at her home.  She was born August 2, 1998 to Corey G. Jurgensen and Kimberly Sue Strong, in North Platte, Nebraska.

Gabby attended Maxwell High School and moved to Iowa for a short time.  She will always be remembered as a free spirit who...

Sep 17, 2021

Gary Dean Yeutter, 65, of Cozad, passed away September 17, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  He was born on February 28, 1956 to Wayne and Arlene (Fisher) Yeutter in Cozad.

Gary graduated from Cozad High School with the class of 1974.  After graduation he went to work for Monroe.  He moved to Newman Grove and went to...

Sep 15, 2021

Catherine Ellen "Kate" Schumacher, 73, of North Platte, passed away September 15, 2021 at home.  She was born on August 11, 1948 to Robert and Georgia (Adkins) Crosier in Omaha.

Kate graduated from St. Edward High School with the class of 1966.  She married James Schumacher in 1966 and to this union two children were born, Barbara...

Sep 14, 2021

Victor Paul Lockard, 64, of North Platte, passed away September 14, 2021 at home.  Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Sep 12, 2021

Stephen Kimble Hill, 72, of North Platte, passed away September 12, 2021, in Trenton, Nebraska.  He was born December 17, 1948, to Robert and Norma (Wolfe) Hill in McMinnville, Oregon.

Stephen grew up in Iowa and attended high school there.  He met Barbara in 1971, they were married on August 16, 1974, in National City, California.   To...

Sep 11, 2021

Robert Lee "R.L.", "Bob" Smith, 80, of North Platte passed away at his home on September 11, 2021.  Bob was born December 16, 1940 to Edward and Margaret (Lefleur) Smith in Mt. Vernon, Washington.  He attended schools in Walla Walla, Washington and then entered the National Guards.

Bob married Dorene Jensen on January 27, 1967 in Lexington,...

Sep 11, 2021

Rachel Lynn Spady, 50, of North Platte, passed away September 11, 2021, in Arnold, Nebraska.   She was born October 12, 1970 to Robert and Candy (Spotanski) Spady, in Hastings, Nebraska.

Rachel graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1989.  After graduation she went to Kearney State College, Kearney, Nebraska and then received her nursing degree...

Sep 11, 2021

Baby, Ariella Delilah Marie Delso, was carried by angel's wings to her loving parent's arms on September 11, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Ariella's parents are Edward and Hilda (Galvan) Delso, North Platte, Nebraska.   Baby Ariella has been loved by her parents and family from her first heartbeat and will live in their hearts forever....

Sep 10, 2021

Ima Joyce Coe, 90, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at dawn September 10, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Joyce was born on March 14, 1931 in Hamlet, Nebraska. She was the eleventh child of Anna Clara Jäder and Samuel Clifford Ferguson, along with seven brothers and four sisters. Joyce and her sisters formed an inseparable, supportive bond...

Sep 7, 2021

Rachel Wagner, 95, of Loveland, Colorado, passed away September 7, 2021 at home.

Rachel Wagner's life is a story well-written. She was a kind, caring, loyal, smart, and strong woman. She was a loving, faithful, compassionate daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is...

Sep 7, 2021

Gary A. Thies, 75, of North Platte, passed away September 7, 2021 at home.  He was born on December 19, 1945 to Adolph and Maxine (Harms) Thies in Auburn, NE.

Gary attended Linden Rural School and moved to town at age 10.  In his freshman year, 1960, he moved to Ft. Calhoun and graduated from high school...

Sep 6, 2021

Brandan Scott Freeman, 21, of North Platte, passed away, September 6, 2021 in North Platte.  He was born March 21, 2000 to Stephen Johnston and Deanna Freeman in North Platte.

Brandan graduated from Stapleton High School, Stapleton, Nebraska with the class of 2019.  He worked at McDonald's and other various jobs.  He helped with farming at various...

Sep 2, 2021

Gary Dean Berges, 75, of North Platte, passed away September 2, 2021 at his home.  Gary was born March 6, 1946, in Holyoke, Colorado to Alfred and Opal (Crumm) Berges.

Gary graduated from Holyoke High School, Holyoke, Colorado with the class of 1964.  On April 19, 1968, Gary was united in marriage to Charlene Newcomb in Cheyenne,...

Sep 2, 2021

Thomas Lee Collins, 59, of North Platte, passed away September 2, 2021 at Denver Hospice.  He was born on July 25, 1962 to Donald L. and Barbara K. (Thompson) Collins in North Platte.

Thomas graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1981.  He attended Mid-Plains Community College and studied mechanics.  He worked for Joe...

Sep 2, 2021

Curtis Lee Eugene Schneider, 61, of North Platte, passed away September 2, 2021 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  Curtis was born April 21, 1960 in St. Francis, Kansas, to Glen and Doris Schneider.

Curtis was gifted in Culinary Arts and worked at various restaurants.  He loved Elvis Presley and all of his music.

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Sep 1, 2021

Floyd Eugene Wever, 94, of Sutherland, passed away September 1, 2021 at Great Plains Health.  He was born on January 19, 1927 to Frank and Dora (House) Wever at O'Fallons.

Floyd graduated from O'Fallons High School with the class of 1945.  He married Beulah Coker on March 16, 1946 in Sutherland.  They made their home in O'Fallons...

Aug 31, 2021

Frank Lynn Carland, 64, of North Platte passed away Tuesday, August 31st at his home.

Frank was born August 22nd, 1957 to Charles and Mary Carland in Omaha. He grew up in North Platte and earned his GED at Mid Plains Community College.

Frank married Katie Jefferson and from this union there were three children,...