Robert "Bob Peal
Oct 1, 2026
Robert “Bob” Irving Peal, 93, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on October 1, 2026.
Bob was born July 18, 1933, to Bassle Sylvester Peal and Wauneta (Eastburn) Peal in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He grew up in Cedar Rapids and the Denver, Colorado, area and graduated from Englewood High School. Following high school, Bob went to work for the FBI in...
Ann Lamberty
Sep 26, 2026
Ann Francies Lamberty, 83, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on September 26, 2026, at Linden Court in North Platte.
Ann was born on April 9, 1943, in York, Nebraska, to Frederick and Lucille (Francies) Steinheider. She graduated from Seward High School in 1960 and later graduated from Clarkson Nurses Training in 1963.
Ann married Lee Lamberty on September 5, 1964, in...
Carrie Sprague
Sep 25, 2026
Carrie Sprague, 91, passed away on September 25, 2026. She was born on August 17, 1935.
Carrie Sprague née Combs was married young and had her first 3 children, Everett (Lee), Teresa and Carolyn. It was one of the hardest things to leave her children from a very difficult situation with her first husband. Then Carrie met the love of her...
Robert "Bob" Shepherd
Sep 24, 2026
Robert "Bob" Dean Shepherd, born December 31, 1943, passed away on September 24, 2026, at the age of 82.
Bob graduated from North Platte High School and proudly served in the Air Force.
He played guitar throughout his life, playing with his buddies into his early 80s. He also had the special opportunity to play a gig with his son, Brad. He...
Terry Fletcher Sr.
Sep 22, 2026
Terry Boyd Fletcher Sr., 76, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on September 22, 2026, at his farm with family by his side.
Terry was born on June 22, 1950, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to Lawrence Fletcher and Nadine Boyd. He was also raised with the help of his stepfather, Harold Rolf after the passing of his father. Terry graduated from Centura...
Kari Turner
Sep 21, 2026
Kari Sophia Turner, 48, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away on September 21, 2026, in her home.
She was born to Linda and Bob Fleharty on August 17, 1978, in Valentine, Nebraska. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1996. The same year she welcomed her first daughter into her life. She married the love of her life, Brad Turner,...
Lon E. Wisdom
Sep 14, 2026
Lon Earl Wisdom, 85, of Sutherland, Nebraska, passed away on September 14, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born to Hurshel Harry Wisdom and Vera Lee Hughes Wisdom on October 7, 1940, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
Because his father worked in construction, Lon’s early years were spent moving to various places across the country. The family settled in Grant, NE, in...
Anthony "Tony" Fitzpatrick
Sep 13, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Edward Fitzpatrick, 82, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on September 13, 2026, in Cozad, Nebraska. He was born on August 28, 1944, in North Platte to Francis Fitzpatrick and Evelyn (Minnick) Fitzpatrick.
Tony graduated from North Platte Catholic School. He proudly served in the United States Navy.
Tony had a love for horses and spent many years working with...
Cody Jolliffe
Sep 12, 2026
Cody Lynn Jolliffe, 42, passed away at his home on September 12, 2026, in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cody was born on November 11, 1983, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Charles and Kelly Jolliffe. He had four children who were the light of his life. He was so excited to be a grandpa. His whole world revolved around his dog, Meatloaf, and he...
Jerry "JA" Welsh
Sep 8, 2026
Jerry “JA” Alan Welsh, age 68, of Hershey, Nebraska, passed away on September 8, 2026, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska.
JA was born on September 24, 1957, to Jerry Everett and Sharon Avis Danielson Welsh in Sutherland, Nebraska. He grew up in Sutherland and graduated from Sutherland High School. He then attended Kearney State College and graduated from...
Roy Kaiwa Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Roy Henry Kaiwa, Jr., 71, passed away on September 8, 2026, in Sutherland, Nebraska.
Roy was born on November 13, 1954, in Yokohama, Japan, to Roy H. Kaiwa Sr. and Chiyo Seki Kaiwa. Growing up as part of a military family, Roy lived in several states and overseas before his family settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he graduated from high...
Patty Jo Fisher
Aug 23, 2026
Patty Jo Fisher, 68, of Bolivia, North Carolina, formerly of Ashland, and North Platte, died Sunday, August 23, 2026, at CHI St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Kracl Funeral Chapel of David City is in charge of arrangements.
Patty Jo Fisher was born September 7, 1957, at home in North Platte, Nebraska, to...
Brian Cartmill
Aug 17, 2026
Brian Keith Cartmill, age 66, of North Platte, NE, passed away August 17, 2026, at his home.
Brian was born August 20, 1959, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. The family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, when he was young. He attended high school in Louisville, NE, through the tenth grade. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in August 1976 at...
Jerilyn "Jeri" Funk
Aug 10, 2026
On August 10, 2026, God gained a beautiful addition to his eternal garden with the passing of Jerilyn Funk, with her husband by her side.
Jeri was born on August 27, 1943, to Lamar (Bud) and Cleo Leonhardt. She graduated from Sutherland High School in 1962 and graduated from the North Platte Beauty Academy in December of 1962. She married the...
Daryl Jones II
Aug 7, 2026
Daryl Paul Jones II, 39, of North Platte, passed away on August 7, 2026, in North Platte, Nebraska. He was born on October 6, 1986, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Daryl Paul Jones Sr. and Dollinda Edmonds.
Daryl Paul Jones II was a kind-hearted man with a funny sense of humor and an infectious smile that could light up a room....
Bryan McGahan
Aug 6, 2026
Bryan Curtice McGahan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Fremont, Nebraska. He was born on April 6, 1949, in Elsie, Nebraska, to William and Mildred McGahan.
Bryan graduated from North Platte St. Patrick’s High School with the Class of 1967. In 1968, he proudly enlisted in the United States Navy as...
James William Ward
Aug 3, 2026
James "Jim" W. Ward Sr., 75, of Hershey, Nebraska, passed away on August 3, 2026, in Sutherland, Nebraska.
Jim was born on October 7, 1950, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to William F. Ward and Mary Angelina (Busco) Ward. He graduated from Cozad High School in 1967.
Throughout his life, Jim worked as a welder, pipe fitter, and construction worker. He was a member...
Wanda Hornbacher
Aug 2, 2026
Wanda Fay Hornbacher, 83, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on August 2, 2026.
Wanda was born on November 3, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, to Juanita Elizabeth Hillman and Allen Fay Bitterman. She attended North Platte Senior High School and continued her education at Kearney State College. Wanda devoted her career to education, teaching at both the elementary and college levels.
In...
Ralph Jackson
Jul 31, 2026
Ralph E. Jackson, age 71, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Ralph was born on December 29, 1954, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Rawlin and Leona Jackson. He grew up in North Platte and proudly served in the Nebraska National Guard.
Throughout his life, Ralph was known for his homemade chili, his quick wit, and his...
Dorothy Keeney
Jul 31, 2026
Dorothy Keeney, 106, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home.
Dorothy was born in North Platte, where she spent her entire life in the community she proudly called home. She will be remembered for her long life and the many memories she shared with those who knew and loved her.
A small private family service has taken place.
The family...
