Obituaries

May 29, 2018

Jeanette Ione Cline, 74, longtime resident of North Platte, NE, and formerly of White River, SD, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, 29 May, 2018, at home surrounded by her family following a short courageous battle with cancer. Jeanette was born the youngest of seven children to Everett Galen, Sr. and Fern Marguerite Green on 14 July, 1943,...

May 19, 2018

Joyce Ann Moore, of Independence, Missouri, formerly of North Platte, passed away surrounded by her family at Sumner Place in Lincoln on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at the age of 72. Cremation was chosen. A private family service and inurnment will be held in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C &...

May 14, 2018

Raymond Lee Glassburn, 94, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away at the Hospice of Wichita Falls in Texas on Monday, May 14, 2018. Raymond was born June 23, 1923, at Anthony, Kansas, to Charles and Emma Glassburn. He grew up on a farm near Anthony and attended country school. After his schooling he worked in an auto garage as...

May 12, 2018

Rodney Gene Pueppka, age 82, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Great Plains Health. Rodney was born March 26, 1936, in Sutherland, NE, to Arthur and Erma Pueppka. He grew up in North Platte where he graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic High School in 1954 then joined the U.S. Air Force in September. Following...

May 3, 2018

Vivian Louise Bockus, age 92, formerly of North Platte, received her heavenly promotion Thursday, May 3, 2018, at the Plattsmouth Care and Rehabilitation Center. Vivian was born September 18, 1925 to Harry and Martha Stackhouse in Brady, NE. She grew up in the Maxwell area and attended Bignell School from 3rd-10th grade, graduating from Maxwell High School in 1942. At...

Apr 28, 2018

Lloyd Elmer Dowhower, age 95, of North Platte, NE, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Lloyd was born January 30, 1923, to Elmer and Alice Dowhower in North Platte where he grew up. He graduated from high school in 1940. Lloyd was united in marriage to Erma Payne and they made their home in North Platte....

Apr 28, 2018

Anne Sadi, longtime resident of North Platte, NE, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the age of 100. Anne was born September 19, 1917, to Don and Mamie (McGahan) Baker at Elsie, NE, where she grew up. She attended country school near her home and graduated from Elsie High School in 1933. Anne went...

Apr 19, 2018

Rodney Earnest Chrisp, age 89, formerly of Brady, passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018, at Linden Court in North Platte. Rodney was born November 18, 1928, to Elmer and Ernestine (Persons) Chrisp at Mason City, NE. The family later moved to Gothenburg where Elmer was a telephone manager. Rod's parents separated so he, his brother, Max, and their mother...

Apr 17, 2018

Juan Fuentes, of North Platte, NE, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, at the age of 55. Juan was born in Albuquerque, NM, on September 20, 1962, to Raymond and Marjorie Fuentes. He grew up in Nebraska, living in Hastings until 1976 then moving to North Platte. After his schooling, Juan joined the...

Apr 13, 2018

Joseph Edward Gifford, age 89, of Paxton, NE, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Friday, April 13, 2018. Joe was born four miles north of Paxton on August 18, 1928, the fourth child of Ray and Clara Gifford. He grew up north of Sarben, NE, along with his six siblings, Evelyn, Eldon "Bus", James L. "Jim", John...

Apr 5, 2018

Bernard Eugene Larson, age 78, of North Platte, NE, died Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Great Plains Health. Bernie was born December 20, 1939, to Lawrence and Fern Larson in Wellfleet, NE. He grew up on a farm near town and went to school in Maywood, graduating from Maywood High School in 1959. In June of '59 Bernie married April...

Apr 4, 2018

Johnnie Ray Loving, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away at the age of 66, on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at the Nebraska Skilled Nursing Center in Omaha. Johnnie was born in East Gary, IN, on February 24, 1952, to George and Ruth Loving. The family moved to North Platte in '64 where Johnnie graduated from North Platte High School....

Apr 4, 2018

Gerald Joseph "Jerry" Wantulok, of North Platte, Nebraska, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at Centennial Park Retirement Village at the age of 71. Jerry was born July 12, 1946, to Joseph and Anne Wantulok at Sheridan, Wyoming, where he grew up and was known by many as "Jarb". After graduating from high school, Jerry went on the University of Wyoming...

Mar 31, 2018

Willa White, 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Great Plains Health on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Willa was born May 23, 1940, to William and Irene Tilford at North Platte where she grew up. Willa attended Platte Valley School then St. Patrick's High School. After graduating she moved to California where she went to college in Moorpark and...

Mar 28, 2018

James Lee Keller, of North Platte, NE, died at home on March 28, 2018, at the age of 68. James was born in Hyannis, NE, to Oren and Maizie Keller on November 30, 1949. He grew up and attended school in Hyannis then went to work at the Hyannis Hotel for a couple years. James later moved to North Platte...

Mar 27, 2018

Steven John Shantz, 52, of North Platte, NE, died Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at Great Plains Health. Steven was born October 1, 1965, to Robert and Eunice Shantz in Seattle, WA. He grew up in Washington State then following his graduation, he joined the U.S. Army in 1985. Steven served until '87 then enlisted again and served from 1993-95. Steven...

Mar 25, 2018

Lula Mae Zlomke, age 93, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Mountain Vista Senior Living Center in Wheat Ridge, CO, on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Lula was born May 27, 1924, to Norman and Ida Manuel in New Bay, Newfoundland, Canada, where she grew up. After graduating high school in 1941, Lula moved to Boston, MA, where she earned...

Mar 13, 2018

Roland Coker, age 89, of North Platte, NE, died Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at Great Plains Health. Roland was born June 2, 1928, the only son of Mainard and Edith Coker in Sutherland, NE, where he grew up. Roland graduated from Sutherland High School then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where he earned his BA degree. Roland proudly...

Mar 4, 2018

Juanita D. Herrada, of Hershey, passed away at the age of 88 on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at Linden Court.

Juanita was born October 20, 1929, to Lauren and Deane Grove at Judith Gap, Montana. She grew up in Judith Gap and graduated from high school in 1947. Juanita worked for J.C. Penny's in Lewistown, Montana for...

Feb 27, 2018

Robert T. "Bob" Epler, 66, of North Platte, NE, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Bob was born March 26, 1951, to Robert and Mildred Epler in Lexington, NE. The family later moved to North Platte where Bob graduated from North Platte High School in 1970. He started working in construction while in high school and did...