Obituary Listing

Feb 7, 2026

Patricia Irene (Ziegler) Deatrich (83) was born and raised on the family farm south of Collyer, KS, April 5, 1942, to Alex Ziegler and Viola (Michel) Ziegler and departed this life February 7, 2026, at Stone Hearth Estates (Memory Care), Gothenburg, NE.

Pat attended St. Michael's Catholic School and Collyer High School where she was active in choir, band, drama, speech,...

Feb 6, 2026

James Kenneth "Jim" Huebner, 78, of North Platte, passed away February 6, 2026 at Linden Court.  He was born November 28, 1947 to Kenneth and Aletha (Knapp) Huebner in North Platte.

Jim attended North Platte High School and graduated with the class of 1966.  He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and graduated with a business...

Feb 4, 2026

Janie Marie Newtson, née Hanson, 72, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Accura HeathCare of North Platte. She was born on February 4, 1954 in North Platte, Nebraska to Gerald Hanson and Twilla Stanley.

She graduated from North Platte High School in 1973 and later attended Mid-Plains Community College. Janie was wed...

Feb 2, 2026

George "Shorty" M. Wheeler, Jr., age 54, of North Platte, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 2, 2026.  He was raised the third oldest of a blended family by George M. Wheeler, Sr., and Edith Wheeler, born on June 13, 1971, in Sutherland.

After attending school through 10th grade in North Platte, Shorty began a...

Feb 1, 2026

On February 1, 2026, Joyce Ann Doell passed away at Great Plains Health with her devoted family next to her. Joyce was 83 years old. She was born on March 7, 1942, in York County, Nebraska and raised by her parents Abraham and Rosie (Kirkpatrick) Doell, along with her 6 siblings.

Joyce was a busy woman, filling her time with an...

Feb 1, 2026

Maurice "Morey" W. Bayne, age 82, of Sutherland, passed away at his home the first day of February 2026.  Morey was born to Melvin and Velma (Adee) Bayne in Sutherland on March 5, 1943.

Sutherland, NE is where Morey called home for most of his life.  He attended school in the area and graduated from Hershey High...

Feb 1, 2026

Larry Dale Schneider, age 77, of North Platte, passed away at his home on February 1, 2026.  He was born one of four children to Laverne "L.V." and Hazel "Jean" (Callaway) Schneider in North Platte on July 19, 1948.

Larry was raised in North Platte, graduating with the class of 1966.  After completing high school, Larry enlisted into the United States...

Jan 29, 2026

Renae Earlene Lewis, 53, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 29 2026 in North Platte.  She was born February 6, 1972 to Frank Curtis and Rebecca Lynn (Parish) Szakacs in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Renae was raised by her mother and her grandparents. She graduated High School in Gering Nebraska, and attended Pharmacy School. She lived in many places in Wyoming...

Jan 28, 2026

Durinda "Rindy" Sue (Conrad) Bertrand, 64, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away on January 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Rindy was born on September 12, 1961, in Alliance, Ohio, to Jay Clyde Conrad and Saundra LaRue (Knight) Conrad.

In 1977, the Conrad family moved to Sutherland, Nebraska. After graduating from Sutherland High School, Rindy...

Jan 27, 2026

William Franklin "Bill" Edwards II, 82, of North Platte, passed away January 27, 2026 at Great Plains Health.  He was born on January 15, 1944 in Georgetown, Colorado.

Bill grew up in Colorado and worked at Coors and Gates Rubber Company for 25 years.  He enlisted in the United States Army and was a cook's helper in Germany and a cook...

Jan 25, 2026

David L. Hunnicutt, 81, of North Platte, Nebraska, died January 25, 2026 at Linden Court in North Platte. He was born November 9, 1944, in Tama, Iowa, to Donald and Georgia Hunnicutt.  He moved to North Platte in 1948 with his family and graduated from North Platte High School in 1962.  Immediately following high school, David joined the Navy...

Jan 24, 2026

Johnny Lee "John" Collins Sr., 68, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away January 24, 2026 at his home in North Platte surrounded by his family. He was born on February 12, 1957 to Lewis and Phyllis (Whitmore) Collins in North Platte.

John grew up in North Platte.  At an early age he joined the family construction business,...

Jan 21, 2026

Kerry L. Brosius, 81, of North Platte, passed away peacefully on Wed., Jan. 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and tireless devotion to everyone she held dear.

Born on December 5, 1944, to Kathleen Spargo and Orace Fitzgerald in Arnold, Nebraska, Kerry entered the world alongside her beloved twin sister, Jerry Miller. Weighing no...

Jan 19, 2026

Services are pending

Jan 17, 2026

Wayne E. Terry, 74, of Sutherland, Nebraska passed away January 17, 2026 at his home.  Terry was born on October 18, 1951 to Clayton and Verla (Gartrell) Terry in Grant, Nebraska.

Wayne grew up on a farm southeast of Madrid.  He graduated from Madrid High School.  After graduation he entered the Army National Guard, On October 11,...

Jan 16, 2026

Renae's Slideshow

WE ARE IN MOURNING - A tribute to Renae by Edgar Bayani of Malawi

Renae Ruth Wilson - The changes she made

Renae "Ren" Ruth Wilson (née Morris) was born on October 22, 1955, and made her home in Branson, Missouri from 2000 onward, after many years in Berthoud, Colorado. She...

Jan 11, 2026

Manley Dewayne Kramer, 97, of North Platte, NE, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Manley was born on August 12, 1928, in Ogallala, NE. He married Eunice (Miller) on May 27, 1950, in Ringgold, NE.

Manley and his folks, Wayne and Doris (Arnett) moved to Kramer Ranch when Manley was only a year old. Manley lived on...

Jan 10, 2026

Dyette Erlaine (Tillman) Kettering was born July 9, 1949, in a sod house north of Hershey, Nebraska to Garland & Florence Hazel Tillman. She grew up in and graduated from Hershey, NE. She was united in marriage to LeRoy Kettering on November 11, 1967. They had 58 wonderful years of marriage. She passed away on January 10, 2026, at...

Jan 7, 2026

Phillip Lee Tyan, 56, of North Platte, passed away January 7, 2026 at his home.

Cremation was chosen and family led services will be held at a later date.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Jan 3, 2026

Justin Deone "JD" McConnell, 43, of Hershey, passed away at his home on January 3, 2026. He was born on September 21, 1982, to Diane & Burt McConnell and graduated from Hershey High School in 2001.

To most who knew him, he was simply JD.   A one of a kind, made of early mornings, hard work, and...