Obituaries

Dec 6, 2021

A fter a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, James Robinson departed this life on December 6, 2021, in his home surrounded by all his family.

Jim was born on July 23, 1940, to Elmer and Bessie Robinson in North Platte, Nebraska. At the age of 7, his family moved to the family farm at Box Elder...

Dec 5, 2021

A lice H aines, of North Platte, died unexpectedly at home on December 5, 2021, at the age of 73.

Alice was born to John and Helen Haines on June 25, 1948, in Benkelman where she grew up. Alice graduated from Benkelman High School then married Marshell Schneider on July 2, 1968. They lived in Goodland, KS,...

Dec 3, 2021

J ohn H oban, age 55, of North Platte, Nebraska, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 3, 2021, after a long battle with congestive heart failure.

John was only 2 pounds 6 ounces when he was born on June 2, 1966, in Chehalis, Washington. He was later adopted by Patricia and Frank...

Dec 2, 2021

B etty H ellmuth, age 85, of Hershey, Nebraska, died with her family by her side on December 2, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Betty was born at Farnam on August 11, 1936, to Willis and Trena Stevenson. Towards the end of high school, the family moved to Wallace so Betty graduated from Wallace...

Dec 1, 2021

D arrin H ansen, age 56, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away at home on December 1, 2021. He was a loving son, brother, husband, father and a grandfather known as 'Papa'.

Darrin was born in North Platte, the third child of Ray and Carol Hansen. He attended Hall School, Madison Junior High and graduated from NPHS...

Dec 1, 2021

M arvin D anielson, age 91, of Sutherland, Nebraska, passed away at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans Home in Bellevue on December 1, 2021.

Marvin was born in North Platte to Harold and Avis Danielson on September 22, 1930. He grew up in Sutherland where he graduated from high school. Immediately after graduating, Marvin joined the U.S. Air...

Dec 1, 2021

S tephanie H ill S oto passed away at her home in North Platte, Nebraska, on December 1, 2021, at the age of 46.

S tephanie was born in Portsmouth, Virginia, on October 8, 1975, to Stephen and Barbara Hill. She grew up in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and North Platte where she attended Harvest Christian Fellowship. She was...

Nov 29, 2021

O n Monday, November 29, 2021, Jessica Lemon passed away at home in Hershey surrounded by her family. She was 41 years old.

Jess was born to Craig and Terry Lemon on July 31, 1980, in Watertown, SD. They moved to North Platte in '86 and Jess went on to graduate from NPHS then continued her education...

Nov 29, 2021

L ori R utan, a doting grandmother of two busy redheads, dear friend to many, and loving mother of two sons and two daughters-in-law, left this Earth on November 29, 2021, in North Platte, NE, at the age of 64.

Lori was born in Kansas City, MO, where she lived until she was 14. She spent most...

Nov 25, 2021

K athy G raves, age 65, of North Platte, Nebraska, died at Great Plains Health in North Platte on November 25, 2021.

Kathy was born to Stan and Frances Van Cleave on January 4, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia. She grew up in Iowa and later married Raymond Graves. They lived in Sioux City, Iowa, before moving to...

Nov 23, 2021

I t is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Becky Vath of Loveland, CO,

on Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at the age of 53 years.

Becky was born September 17, 1968, to Louis and Mary Vath, the youngest of nine children. She was raised in...

Nov 23, 2021

B illie R eed, age 87, of Hershey, Nebraska, passed away at home surrounded by his family on November 23, 2021.

Billie, one of five children born to Oren and Ruby Reed, was born on the family farm north of Scandia, KS, on August 27, 1934. He grew up working on the family farm and even bailed...

Nov 20, 2021

E verett W ilson peacefully passed away on November 20, 2021, at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 94. Everett was born and raised in Nebraska. He honorably served in the United States Navy then went on to be a teacher and rancher.

In keeping with Everett's wishes, cremation was chosen and he...

Nov 18, 2021

Lawrence Kuhlmann, age 75, of North Platte, died at Great Plains Health on November 18, 2021.

Lawrence was born to Orvil and Ella Kuhlmann on July 22, 1946, in North Platte where he grew up. Lawrence graduated from NPHS with the Class of '64 then attended Colorado State College in Ft. Collins. During high school, he played...

Nov 16, 2021

J ohn G . S exson, age 74, of Hershey, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his daughter's home outside of Adams, Nebraska.

John was born May 17, 1947, in Grant to John and Ardith Sexson, the second of four children. He graduated from Grant High School in May 1965.

On August 23,...

Nov 16, 2021

A rlene K noll, of North Platte, passed away at the Hospice House in Omaha on November 16, 2021, at the age of 83.

Arlene was born in McCook, NE, to Arno and Mary Karre on February 23, 1938, and grew up on a farm in Hayes County, NE. She was active with 4-H and attended Germanville...

Nov 15, 2021

I sabell C ervantez, age 63, of North Platte, passed away at Great Plains Health on November 15, 2021.

Isabell was born to Jesse and Frances Cervantez on August 5, 1958, in Sutherland and grew up in Hershey. After graduating from Hershey High School, Isabell attended Mid-Plains Community College where she received her Optometric Assistant Certification.

Nov 6, 2021

L ois S chipper, of North Platte, Nebraska, died November 6, 2021, at the age of 83.

Lois was born to Bernhard and Dora Hellwig on February 12, 1938, on the family farm near Powell, Nebraska, where she grew up. Lois was baptized, confirmed and married at St. John Lutheran Church in Daykin.

She attended...

Nov 5, 2021

M ark W hite peacefully passed away at home in Sutherland on November 5, 2021, at the age of 59.

Mark was born to Darrel and Margaret White in North Platte on June 6, 1962. He grew up in Sutherland where he graduated from high school with the Class of 1981. After graduation, he continued farming the...

Nov 3, 2021

L awrence G ant, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away at Great Plains Health on November 3, 2021, at the age of 59.

Lawrence was born to William and Carolyn (Shaw) Gant on April 30, 1962, at Sutherland where he grew up. Lawrence graduated from Sutherland High School in 1980 then worked for the Power Plant at...