Norman Newport
Jan 15, 2026
Norman Wayne Newport died Thursday, January, 15, 2026, of lung cancer at the age of 89. He lived a long, full, and fruitful life.
Norman was born on October 26, 1936, to Alvin and Mildred Newport in Hayes Center, Nebraska. He was the second child of four children, joining older brother Jim and later younger sister Gwen and younger brother Bill....
Terry Mitchyl Martin
Feb 7, 2026
Terry Mitchyl Martin, 77, of Sutherland, Nebraska, formerly of Holyoke, Colorado, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, following a 10-day hospital stay, and after a courageous 18-year battle with prostate cancer.
Born on September 11, 1948, Terry lived a life rich in hard work, resilience, faith, and deep love for the land and his...
Maria Cruz Valdez
Feb 7, 2026
"Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
Maria Cruz M. Valdez: May 3, 1928 - February 7, 2026
Maria Cruz Valdez passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 7, 2026, at Great Plains Health.
She was born Maria Cruz Martinez in Aguascalientes, Mexico, on May 3, 1928, to Jesus Martinez Sosa and Maria Escalera Martinez. She was the second child...
Marie Betty Reichert
Feb 1, 2026
Marie Betty Reichert
Marie was born August 27, 1934, to Edward and Bertha Sindelar Janecek in North Platte where she grew up. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1952 then worked as a secretary at the high school for five years before going to work for Rittner Insurance as their secretary.
On June 14, 1962, Marie was united in marriage...
Mary Etta Witt
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Etta Witt passed away on January 31, 2026. She was born to Marion and Isabell (Dwyer) Triplett in Lamar, Colorado on June 4, 1941. She grew up mostly in Keystone, NE and surrounding areas. Mary attended Ogallala High School and then later obtained her GED in 1980.
She was married to Robert “Bob” Bowker in 1965 and with this marriage...
Robert "Bob" Flock
Jan 21, 2026
Robert “Bob” A. Flock, age 88, of North Platte, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at The Maples at Centennial, following a battle with cancer.
Robert was born August 15, 1937, in Curtis, Nebraska, to Lillie and Lawrence Flock. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1956. After graduation, he served time in the Army and National...
Rex Lloyd Boggs
Jan 20, 2026
Rex Lloyd Boggs, was welcomed into his heavenly home on January 20, 2026 at the age of 70. He passed peacefully with his family at his side.
Rex was born on September 26, 1955, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Ron and Wanda Boggs. He grew up with a love for the land and a tireless work ethic, graduating from Hershey High...
Tyler Beckius
Jan 18, 2026
Tyler Jacob Beckius, 28, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2026, at Great Plains Health.
Tyler was born on July 17, 1997, to Christopher and Jacqueline Beckius at GPRMC in North Platte. He grew up surrounded by family and friends who loved him deeply.
Tyler found his greatest peace in the outdoors. He loved skateboarding, riding his bike,...
Arla Reichenberg
Jan 17, 2026
Arla Joyce Reichenberg, age 89, of Arthur County, Nebraska ended her earthly journey and went to heaven on January 17, 2026, at Accura Healthcare in North Platte.
Arla was born on September 23, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska to Edwin and Edna (Cramer) Carlson. She grew up in northeast Dawson County in the Sumner area where her parents farmed. As a girl...
Marguerite "Marge" Kay Hehnke
Jan 6, 2026
Marguerite “Marge” Kay Hehnke, 83, of North Platte NE, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Marge was born on September 12, 1942, to Joseph and Theresa (Leadabrand) Arensdorf in Sutherland, Nebraska. She spent her early childhood years living on a farm before her family moved to North Platte. She began third grade at McDaid Elementary...
Robert Reigan
Jan 1, 2026
Robert Maurice Reigan Sr., 88, of North Platte died Jan. 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Robert entered Heaven having received the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. He was born February 7, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA, to Reuben M. and Mollie Neuberger Reigan. He lived in Los Angeles until the age of seven, when...
Nancy A. Fisher
Dec 21, 2025
Nancy A. Fisher, 80, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on December 21, 2025, at Great Plains Health.
Nancy was born at home on December 20, 1945, to Leon and Evelyn (Paxton) Fisher in North Platte, Nebraska. She grew up in a household with twelve siblings and attended North Platte High School, where she graduated.
Following high school, Nancy worked for the...
Dean Hiser
Dec 21, 2025
Dean Errol Hiser was born in 1941 to Fred and Lena (Daddow) Hiser. He was raised on a farm six miles west of Litchfield, Nebraska, with three siblings and attended a country grade school through the eighth grade. He spent his high school years in Litchfield, including two summers putting up hay in the Sandhills.
After graduating from high school, Dean...
Dillard Dean Anderson
Dec 8, 2025
Dillard Dean Anderson was welcomed into the world on April 25, 1941 by his parents Elsie and Fred Anderson of the Victoria Springs neighborhood near Anselmo, Nebraska and his somewhat not so excited teenaged brother and sister, Robert and June. Dillard embraced his role as a farm boy and loved his horse and dogs and all the open area surrounding...
Will "Bill" Alma Stoddard
Dec 4, 2025
Will “Bill” Stoddard, 91, of North Platte, Nebraska, peacefully passed away on December 4, 2025.
Bill was born on August 11, 1934, to Alma and Hazel (Haddock) Stoddard on a ranch in McPherson County, where he spent his childhood and learned the value of hard work. He graduated from McPherson County High School in Tryon, Nebraska. Following high school, Bill proudly...
Gwendolyn Luree Golden
Dec 2, 2025
Gwendolyn “Gwen” Golden passed away in North Platte on December 2, 2025, at age 90.
Gwen was born January 7, 1935, to Lillian and William Hoban. She grew up in North Platte with her 8 siblings. After graduating high school, Gwen married Billy Golden on November 23, 1952. They raised six children and Gwen worked various jobs before retiring and helping...
Mandy Sue Foster
Dec 2, 2025
On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, Mandy Sue Foster “Burk,” at the young age of 46, passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Mandy was born on October 20, 1979, in Burlington, KS. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her parents, daughters, and grandsons—her family truly meant the world to her. At a very young age, her eldest grandson, Hayden,...
Donald "D.D." Dean Brown
Dec 1, 2025
Donald Dean “D.D.” Brown, 94, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at Linden Court on December 1, 2025. Donald was born on April 11, 1931, at home north of Bartley, Nebraska, to Lawrence and Gertrude (Clouse) Brown. He graduated from Bartley High School in 1950.
On October 4, 1951, Don married the love of his life, Neoma Max. Shortly after...
Jacqueline Kay Edwards
Nov 28, 2025
Jacqueline Kay Edwards, 74, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away at her home on November 28, 2025.
Jacqueline was born on January 21, 1951, to Jack and Mary (McPherson) Brown in Hastings, Nebraska, where she grew up and attended school.
Jacqueline married Paul Norman Edwards on April 14, 1977.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother who cherished time spent with her family....
Steven Paul Pedersen
Nov 24, 2025
Steven Paul Pedersen passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, November 24, 2025. In accordance with his wishes, cremation was chosen and no services will be held.
Odean Colonial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.
