Obituary Listing

Aug 9, 2025

Lynnette Lee Gralak, 61, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1963, in Elgin, Illinois, to Bruce and Betty Gralak.

Lynette's life was defined by generosity, laughter, and love. She dedicated many hours to volunteer work with the Red Cross and other community efforts, always ready to...

Aug 9, 2025

Van M. Wilkins, 67, of Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away August 9,. 2025 in North Platte, Nebraska.  Services are pending in Texas.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Aug 6, 2025

Mary Claire Arnold

August 10th, 1954-August 6th, 2025

Passed August 6th in Sutherland, surrounded by family.

Born August 10th, 1954 in Omaha, NE to Deane and Vera Jenkins.

Mary grew up in Denver, Colorado. After she moved around a bit, Mary came to North Platte, where she met her beloved husband...

Aug 3, 2025

Susan Childers, age 73, of Ogallala, passed away on August 3, 2025, at Centennial Park Retirement Village.  Arrangements are pending with Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Aug 2, 2025

Rebecca Ann Engels, age 44, of Brady, Nebraska passed away unexpectedly at her parent's home in Tryon, on August 2, 2025.

She was born the only daughter on August 15, 1980 to Lyle and Peggy (Phillips) Pendergast in the Osmond, Nebraska hospital.  The family lived in Plainview, NE until 1985 when they moved to Wyoming and bought...

Jul 31, 2025

Ronald (Ron) Lee Dobbins was born October 3rd 1945 to Ray and Margaret (Popham) Dobbins in North Platte, NE. God called him Home July 31, 2025.   He attended Tryon Grade School and graduated from McPherson County High School in 1963.

Ron married Lorna (Miller) Dobbins on September 4th 1966. To this union two daughters were born Cindy...

Jul 28, 2025

Donald Stuart Piper passed away on July 28, 2025, in Lincoln, NE at the age of 89. Don, as he was known, was born at the Piper family farm northeast of Wellfleet on February 3, 1936. His parents were Stuart M. Piper and Frances F. (Greenwood) Piper. Don was the second oldest child of his parents with five other...

Jul 27, 2025

Genevieve Marie "Gigi" Reyes, 72, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away July 27, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, Nebraska where she was surrounded by family.  She was born April 15, 1953 to Elias Julius and Natividad (Roman) Reyes, in North Platte.

She grew up in Hershey, Nebraska where she started her family with her two children.  ...

Jul 27, 2025

Carolyn Jean Koch, 71, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away July 27, 2024 at her home in North Platte.  She was born December 20, 1953 to Ernest Fleming and Dorothy Cross, in Ogallala, Nebraska.

Services are pending at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

Jul 25, 2025

Tyler Patrick Irish, age 26, of North Platte, Nebraska, died July 25, 2025 as a result of a motorcycle accident in North Platte.  He was born on December 5, 1998 in Cambridge, NE to Patrick Jr. and Jestine (Ashford) Irish.

Tyler graduated from North Platte High School in 2017.  In 2018, he married Dezirae Heiner.  To this...

Jul 25, 2025

Hey Y'all this is Lillian.  I have passed to enter the big gates to be with my Lord and my loved ones.

Lillian Annette Herbst-Kohl, 77, passed away July 25, 2025 in North Platte, Nebraska.  She was born on February 23, 1948 to Fred and Audrey (Jackson) Herbst in North Platte.

Lillian grew up in...

Jul 22, 2025

Stacy Ann (Bierma) Billings, age 58, of Stapleton, passed away July 22, 2025 at UNMC in Omaha.  She was born September 10, 1966 to Dale and Marrietta (Page) Bierma in North Platte.

In infancy, Stacy was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.  Stacy attended and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1984.  After graduating, she...

Jul 17, 2025

Baby Oakley Jayne Smith, age 2 months, moved on to her heavenly home Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Oakley was born April 29, 2025, in North Platte to Isaiah and Rebecca Smith. Just 52 hours later, she was life-flighted to Omaha Children's Hospital where she received care until her surgery that allowed her to return home. During this...

Jul 12, 2025

James Raymond Kemp, age 39, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home.

James was born December 16, 1985, to Lamar James and Lucinda Ruth (Vian) Kemp in North Platte.

As a boy, James played many sports in school, but he especially loved track. He enjoyed shop and art as well,...

Jul 12, 2025

Christopher "Chris" Wade Kemp, age 37, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home.

Chris was born December 21, 1987, to Lamar James and Lucinda Ruth (Vian) Kemp in North Platte.

In his younger years, Chris attended Lodgepole High School. During his time there, he played many sports and developed a...

Jul 6, 2025

Anthony (Tony) Guy MacNeil, 56, passed away Saturday, July 5th, 2025.

A celebration of life with close family will be held in Cambridge, NY.

Special thanks to the North Platte Police Department, Humane Society, Days Inn and Adams and Swanson Funeral home for your kindness to our family while navigating Tony's natural passing in your...

Jul 2, 2025

Rochelle Irene Torres, age 63, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on November 24, 1962 in Sterling, Colorado, to Jay Clemmons and Patricia McBride.  Rochelle attended Ogallala High School.

In 1982, she married Joe Paul Torres.  The two enjoyed traveling across the United States while...

Jul 1, 2025

LaVerne D. Gordon, 56, of Lincoln, Nebraska, formerly of North Platte, passed away in Fort Collins, Colorado, on July 1, 2025.

On July 6, his wife and daughters held a celebration of life in Lincoln.

His mother & sister will be hosting a 2nd celebration of life for his North Platte family and friends at...

Jun 30, 2025

Carole A. Vencill, 81, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away June 30, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska.  She was born September 8, 1943 to Adolph and Eleanor (Lalley) Wonka, in North Platte.

In her own words Carole wrote the following;

Hi, this is me Carole Ann Wonka-Vencill.

After finding out...

Jun 30, 2025

Myron Chester "Mike" Barner, 85, of North Platte passed away June 30, 2025 at his home.  He was born the seventh of eight children on July 25, 1939 to Chester and Edith (Utterback) Barner in Stapleton.

Mike grew up in Stapleton and attended Baker Rural School and Stapleton Public School.  He graduated from Stapleton High School with...