Obituary Listing

Dec 29, 2023

William Craig Sutphin, resident of North Platte, Nebraska, went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2023 at the age of 89 years old.

Mr. Sutphin was born on January 8, 1934 in Beckley, West Virginia.  He was the identical twin son of James Clyde Sutphin and Grace Ann (Quesenberry) Sutphin.

After graduating...

Dec 24, 2023

William Keith Shepherd, a long time resident of Arvada, Colorado and North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully in his sleep December 24, 2023 at the age of 98 years old.

He was preceded in death by his wife Eva Lee (Reese) Shepherd of Odin, Missouri, brothers Kenneth Shepherd of Austin, Texas and Roger Shepherd of Eldon, Missouri,...

Dec 10, 2023

Baby Oliver Lee Axtell, age 3 months, of North Platte, NE, gained his angel wings on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  He was the beloved son of Rylan Axtell and Tenesha Lee born on September 11, 2023 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Oliver was the happiest of baby boys, who had a smile that would light...

Dec 9, 2023

Lorraine Rosane, 96, formerly of North Platte, died peacefully in Longmont, Colorado, at her daughter's home on Dec. 9, 2023. She was born on Aug. 22, 1927, in Petersburg, Nebraska, to William and Julia Julich Leifeld and she married Raymond Rosane on April 6, 1948.

Lorraine worked for ten years in the dietary department at Great Plains...

Dec 2, 2023

Nicole "Nikki" Jo Knepp, 49, of North Platte, NE passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.

Nikki was born on March 17, 1974 in Sidney, NE the daughter of Jacquelin Ora Wilson (Williams).

Nikki loved the Christmas holidays and especially spending time with her family.  She was a member...

Dec 1, 2023

Kayla D. Shepherd, 63, of North Platte, NE passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital.

Kayla was born on September 23, 1960 in North Platte the daughter of Edward Clifford Southwell and Harriet (Hendricks) Hagert.

Kayla was married on March 7, 1992 to Roger "R.D." Shepherd.  She enjoyed spending time...

Nov 28, 2023

Sondra "Sandy" Rae Perrault, 84, of North Platte, NE passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at North Platte Care Center.

Sondra was born on October 27, 1939 in Dickens, NE the daughter of Cecil and Edith (Wolverton) Land.

She attended country school in Dickens and graduated from North Platte High School.  She was married...

Nov 26, 2023

Celeste Nanette (Dryden) Bates, 58, of Hamlet, NE passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE.

Celeste was born on November 25, 1965 in Fremont, NE, Dodge County, the daughter of Bernard Walter and Deloris Jean (Modlin) Dryden.

Celeste...

Nov 23, 2023

Jean L. Chrisp, 69, of North Platte, NE formerly of Hershey, NE passed away on November 23, 2023 at Linden Court from complications related to Parkinson's.

Jean was born in Callaway, NE on November 5, 1954, a twin (Jane) to Dean E. Chrisp and Ruth I. (Romans) Chrisp.

He and his siblings attended Cliff Table...

Nov 22, 2023

Daisy Irene Miller, 80, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Linden Court.

Daisy was born on June 10, 1943 in North Platte, NE, the daughter of Donald A. and Marie Ann (Johnson) Hazelrigg.

Daisy graduated from North Platte high school in 1961.  ...

Nov 16, 2023

Diane Lynne Scollin, 67 of North Platte, NE went to be home with her Lord on November 16, 2023 after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born to Bernie and Lois Derby at Millard, Nebraska on July 26, 1956.

In January of 1972 the family moved to North Platte and Diane graduated from...

Nov 10, 2023

Roger H. Neal, 78, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away suddenly on Friday, November 10, 2023 at his home.

Roger was born on March 17, 1945 in North Platte the 2nd son of Harold and Maxine (Lancaster) Neal.

Roger graduated from McPherson County high school in Tryon, NE in 1963 and then attended for two...

Nov 10, 2023

Barbara J. Harrop, 88, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on Friday, November 10, 2023 at The Maples at Centennial Park Nursing Home.

Barbara was born on December 12, 1934 in North Platte, NE the daughter of John A. and Hazel A. (Johnasen) Hupfer.

Barb graduated from North Platte high school and lived for...

Nov 8, 2023

Lareen M. Jacobson, 93, of North Platte, NE passed away on November 8th at the Mount Carmel – Keens Memorial Home in Kearney, NE.

Lareen was born to Henry L. and Mary (Moore) Wiest on September 4, 1930, in Hazard, NE.

Lareen graduated from Kearney High School in 1947 and worked for several years as...

Nov 2, 2023

Isabel "Izzy" Snider, 86, of North Platte, NE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Centennial Park Nursing Home.

Izzy was born on March 12, 1937, in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of John M. and Ana Maria (Ochoa) Ortega. She grew up in Rosemead, CA, and graduated in 1956 from San Gabriel Mission High...

Oct 26, 2023

Carolyn Jean Pease, 84, formerly of North Platte, NE passed away quietly on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Life Care Nursing Center of Omaha.

Carolyn was born on March 21, 1939 in Kearney, NE the daughter of Elmer and Dorothy Lillian (Oliver) Hock.  She was also raised by her stepfather, Thomas W. Shafer, Sr. She was married...

Oct 24, 2023

Lyle E. McClellen, 87, of North Platte, NE went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and family.

Lyle was born in North Platte, NE on June 19, 1936 the son of Floyd O. and Opal (Kugler) McClellen.  He married Kathryn Grandgenett on December...

Oct 20, 2023

Kenneth M. Trygstad, 86, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by his loving wife and family.

Ken was born on February 9, 1937 in Rapid City, SD, the son of Daniel C. and Hilda (Zebell) Trygstad.  Ken grew up in the Rapid City area...

Oct 19, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Mary Collins, 60, passed away October 19, 2023 at her daughter's home in Lincoln surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Kathy was born July 3, 1963 at Wiesbaden U.S. Army base in Frankfurt, Germany.  Kathy was the second born to Michael and Eileen (McGroarty) Mooney.  The family grew and after the birth of two...

Oct 13, 2023

Michael "Mike" Higgins, Jr. 71, passed away on October 13, 2023 at The Birch at Sutherland, NE.

Mike was born on April 7, 1952 in Valentine, Nebraska to Michael and Elaine (Boardman) Higgins in Valentine, NE. He graduated from Thedford High School. And enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served for four years and was honorably discharged....