Obituary Listing

Mar 11, 2019

Mary Kay "Big Mac" Martinez, 67, of North Platte passed away March 11, 2019 at her home.

She was born on June 6, 1951 in Gothenburg to Marvin Lavern and Elvira May (Daggett) McIntosh.

Mary grew up in North Platte and Gothenburg. She worked at PJ's in Cozad, the Hub Bar, and was a cook...

Mar 10, 2019

Christopher Ryan Hernandez, 33 of Hershey passed away March 10, 2019 at Great Plains Health.

Christopher was born on March 9, 1986 in North Platte to Gilbert and Kathy J. (Thompson) Hernandez.

He graduated from North Platte High School in 2004. Christopher worked at several places in North Platte including Taco John's, Jimmy John's, and...

Mar 10, 2019

Janet Janell Schledewitz, 44 of North Platte passed away unexpectedly March 10, 2019 at her home.

Janet was born on June 28, 1974 in North Platte to John and Donna (Smidt) Schledewitz.

She attended school in Maxwell, graduating from Maxwell High School.   Janet worked at McDonalds and was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran...

Mar 7, 2019

Marvin A. Hansen, 77, of North Platte passed away March 7, 2019 at Linden Court. He was born on May 27, 1941 in Rural Lincoln County, NE to Leslie and Marguerite (Sowle) Hansen.

Marvin graduated from Curtis Ag. High School in 1959. He worked on a farm for Kenny and Wilma White, who became like family to...

Mar 6, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Holcomb, 88, of North Platte passed away March 6, 2019 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. Bob was born on May 17, 1930 in Chambers, Nebraska to David and Edith (Lundstrom) Holcomb.

Bob entered the United States Army and served in Korea. He married Marilyn Heinrich on September 27, 1953 and worked for the State...

Mar 2, 2019

Cole Thomas Cahill, infant son of Bobby and Kelsey Cahill was born and died on March 2, 2019 at Great Plains Health.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Bridge of Hope.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com .  Private family services will take place at a later date.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in...

Feb 24, 2019

Joseph A. Miller, 91 of North Platte died February 24, 2019 in North Platte, NE and went to his reward above. Joe was born to Theodore William and Katherine Antonia (Maystadt) Miller in Holstein, NE on February 12, 1928.

Joe attended Snow Flake country school, 5 miles south of Norman for 8 years, and Norman High School...

Feb 22, 2019

Barbara Joan Troxel Vedder, 75, of Wallace, Nebraska, passed away in Denver, Colorado on February, 22, 2019.  Barbara was born at Scottsbluff, Nebraska on May 6, 1943, to Raymond Oscar and Marie Gilligan Marsh Troxel. She attended school north of Mitchell, Nebraska, before moving to West Plain, Missouri for five years and finally graduating from high school at North...

Feb 20, 2019

Leonard M. "Bud" Priel, 89, of North Platte passed away February 20, 2019 at the North Platte Care Center. Bud was born on June 28, 1929 in Sutherland to Patrick E. and Isabell (Wilmes) Priel.

Bud attended the 8 th and 9 th grades at Kearney Catholic School, returning to Sutherland and graduating from the high school...

Feb 16, 2019

Delbert Ross Sommer, age 88, of Maxwell, died February 16, 2019 at Great Plains Health. He was born on June 27, 1930 at the rural Maxwell home of his parents, Albert and Helen (Ross) Sommer. He was the oldest of 3 children, being a big brother to Marilyn and Donna.

He attended grade school at McPherson School...

Feb 15, 2019

Diana Jean Apodaca, 47, of North Platte went peacefully and grew her wings on February 15, 2019, with her loving family at her side. Diana was born on October 11, 1971 in North Platte to Joseph and Lupe (Caudillo) Apodaca.

Diana graduated from ESU 16 in 1989. She was a very intelligent, loving, caring, happy, helpful individual...

Feb 14, 2019

William "Bill" Brosius, Jr. age 99, of Colorado Springs, CO, formerly of Stapleton, NE, died February 14, 2019 at his residence in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born January 22, 1920 in Logan County to William Sr. and Frances (Christ) Brosius. Bill graduated from Gandy High School at the age of 16 after which he attended Kearney State. Bill...

Feb 11, 2019

Arlene Faye Haddock, age 68 of North Platte, passed away Monday February 11, 2019 at the Broken Bow Care Center.  Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Feb 11, 2019

Jerry Lee Langhofer, age 76, passed away on February 11, 2019, of natural causes in his home in North Platte, Nebraska.

A celebration of his life will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on January 23, 2019, at Meridy's Restaurant & Lounge in Russell, Kansas. Burial will be private.

Jerry was born at...

Feb 10, 2019

Esther Alscena (Winters) Arensdorf, age 83 of Tryon passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2019 in North Platte, Nebraska.

Esther was born at the family farm northeast of Tryon on April 14, 1935 to Warren and Ora (Miller) Winters, the youngest of their children. Esther attended elementary school at the District 1 country school in McPherson County...

Feb 10, 2019

Patricia Ann McEntire, age 75 of North Platte, passed away Sunday February 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a very recent diagnosis and battle with cancer.

Pat was born June 25, 1943 in Kearney, NE to Raymond and Lilly (Olson) Stubbs. She attended school first in Kearney, then North Platte, graduating from...

Feb 9, 2019

Mabel Lavern Ennis, age 98 of North Platte, formerly of Minot, ND, daughter of Andrew Edward and Ella Elenora (Anderson) Nelson, was born in Kickapoo Township near Blaisdell, ND, on July 15, 1920. She passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in North Platte, NE.

Mabel was part of the Shell Creek Community near Blaisdell until she...

Feb 9, 2019

Mary Joan (Wilson) Sedlacek, age 84 of North Platte, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday February 9, 2019 at Linden Court Care Center in North Platte.

Mary was born September 25, 1934 in Omaha, NE to Matthew and Evelyn (Laughorst) Wilson. She graduated from St. Patrick High School in 1952 and from Creighton St. Joseph...

Feb 9, 2019

Eugene "Gene" L. Pursley, age 59 of North Platte, passed away February 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.

Gene was born September 18, 1959 in Stratton, NE to George Walter and Josephine (Deal) Pursley. He graduated from Sidney High School in 1978 and moved to North Platte for electrical and refrigeration schooling. He worked at...

Feb 2, 2019

Myrna Joy Arruda, age 75 of North Platte, passed away Saturday February 2, 2019 at North Platte Care Center.  Cremation was chosen.  Services will be at a later date.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.