Mildred ""?Midge' Esther McIntosh, age 99, of North Platte, passed away Friday, August 17th at Linden Court. She was born July 31, 1913 in Central City to August and Johanna Siercks Wagner. She attended Central City Public Schools and graduated from Central City High School with the Class of 1932. She married Reuben McIntosh on February 20, 1934. They were married 64 years before he passed in 1998. The couple lived in Grand Island before moving to North Platte in 1949. Reuben worked on the railroad while Midge raised Gordon ""?Jerry', and kept house. She worked for many years at Leo's Flowers and Margie's Pantry Shelf.
Midge enjoyed cooking, sewing, and making quilts. She made the best homemade coconut cream pie. She always had a smile on her face and she loved being with her family.
She is survived by her son, Gordon ""?Jerry' (Dona) McIntosh of North Platte; 4 grandchildren, Chris (Punky) Poff of LaCenter, WA., Robert (Jo Ellen) McIntosh of North Platte, Kim Sorrells of North Platte, and Ranelle Bailey of North Platte; 9 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 14 brothers and sisters.
A memorial has been established and online condolences may be made at www.carpentermemorial.com.
Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, August 21st at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 8:00 PM, Monday, August 20th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.