Obituary Listing

Jul 7, 2022

Connie Marie Tines, 65, of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at UNMC in Omaha surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on August 20, 1956 in Sutherland, NE the daughter of Wayne and Joyce (Scott) Hastings.

Connie graduated from Hayes Center High School in 1974 and attended Kearney State...

Jul 4, 2022

James (Jim) Harold Langford, 74, of Grand Island, originally of North Platte, died peacefully Monday, July 4, 2022, surrounded by his family at the Nebraska Medicine Buffett Cancer Center in Omaha.

Jim was born in North Platte, NE to Ray and Jeanne Langford on January 17, 1948. Jim graduated in the North Platte High School Class of...

Jul 2, 2022

Dorsey Andrew "Andy" Collins, 87, of North Platte, NE passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Great Plains Health Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 29, 1934 in Hope, Arkansas the son of Dorsey and Lillie (Gaines) Collins.

Andy grew up in Hope, Arkansas and graduated from Hope...

Jul 1, 2022

Clyde "Keith" McCormick, 92, of North Platte, NE and formerly of Valentine, NE passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Linden Court, surrounded by family.

He was born on July 21, 1929 in Sparks, NE, to Charles William and Melva Irene (Bingham) McCormick.

Keith graduated from Valentine High School and attended technical training school...

Jun 23, 2022

Jesse Leon Lemmer, 45, of Bennington, NE and formerly of North Platte, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at CHI Health Immanuel Hospital in Omaha.

Jesse was born on August 12, 1976 in North Platte, NE the son of Michael W. Lemmer and Carolyn Ann (Veith) Lemmer.

He grew...

Jun 22, 2022

James "Chuck" Hunt, 68, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away at Great Plains Health surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 after a long health battle.

Chuck was born in North Platte, Nebraska to James and Mary (Easton) Hunt on August 30, 1953.  He lived in Port Angeles, Washington and returned home to North Platte. ...

Jun 18, 2022

Phyllis Eileen Zeigler, age 77, of North Platte, died June 18, 2022 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.  She was born on August 16, 1944 in Sutherland, NE to Robert and Elmina (Anderson) Kuehl.

Phyllis attended school at Big Springs, then moved with her family to Hershey, where she graduated from Hershey High School in 1963.  On August...

Jun 16, 2022

Jerry Bob McEntee, age 76, of North Platte, died June 16, 2022 at his home.  He was born on December 3, 1945 in Stapleton, NE to Dennis and Phyllis (Haines) McEntee.

Jerry graduated from Stapleton High School before being drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served in Vietnam.  After his discharge he returned to Stapleton where...

Jun 15, 2022

Larry Paul Smith, 85 of North Platte, passed away on June 15th, 2022, in Denver, Colorado after a complicated illness. Larry was born on October 30th,1936 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Forrest and Helen Smith. He was raised on a farm with hard-working ethics and attended Grand Island High School. His love of sports was enhanced by an undefeated...

Jun 14, 2022

Michael "Mike" Alan Tockey, 66 of Brady, NE passed away June 14, 2022. He was born on July 28, 1955 at Grand Island, NE to Thomas Paul Tockey and Eleanor Emily Harders. Michael grew up in the Grand Island area. His family moved to North Platte in 1973 and started his career at the Union Pacific Railroad for 23...

Jun 10, 2022

Loren Lee Sweley, 75, of North Platte, NE passed away at home surrounded by his family Friday, June 10, 2022 after a long health battle.

Loren was born in Grand Island, NE to Wilma and Delbert (Short) Sweley on June 21,1946.  He lived in Litchfield, NE and North Platte, NE before returning to Grand Island to Graduate...

Jun 9, 2022

Stanley C. Kemper, 90, life-long resident of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at North Platte Care Center surrounded by his family.

He was born on October 13, 1931 in North Platte the son of the late Curtis and Thelma (Hite) Kemper.

Stanley was a graduate of North Platte High School...

Jun 8, 2022

Gary Edward Lehl, 84, of North Platte, passed away June 8, 2022 at Great Plains Health.  He was born on April 25, 1938 to Hank and Beaulla (Schrotberger) Lehl in Paxton.

Gary grew up in Grant and graduated from Grant High School.  He lived in various places before settling in North Platte.  Gary married Sue Carol Hughes...

Jun 4, 2022

Kimberly Sue Neal, 55, of North Platte, NE passed away on June 4, 2022 at Lincoln, NE. She was born on June 11, 1966 in San Anna, California to David C. and Kathy (Brown) Williams. She graduated with the NPHS class of 1984 and worked for her dad at Dave's Place.

She married Tim Neal on March...

Jun 2, 2022

Deloyt Allen Young, 83, long-time resident of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at his home surrounded by his wife and family.

He was born on November 20, 1938 in Wellfleet, NE the son of Jesse William and Geraldine L. (Johnson) Young.

Deloyt graduated from North Platte High School class of...

Jun 1, 2022

Francis D. Miller, 88, of North Platte, NE passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at her son's home, surrounded by her loving family.

Have you met someone, and the moment you met them, you knew you were loved? Then you either met Jesus or my mom, Francis Deloris "Dee" Miller…or hopefully both.  Born in quaint Farnam,...

May 31, 2022

Debra Kay Morgan, 64, of Curtis, NE formerly of North Platte, NE passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at her home.

She was born on March 12, 1958 in Abilene, TX the daughter of Raymond Ernest and Minnie Lou (Elger) McKenney.

Debra was a graduate of North Platte High School and attended Mid-Plains Community...

May 30, 2022

Edith "Kathie" Katherine (Collins) Lewis, 90, life-long resident of North Platte, NE passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at Linden Court.

She was born on February 5, 1932 in North Platte the daughter of Clifford J. and Edith M. (Smith) Collins.

Kathie graduated from North Platte High School class of 1950.  She married Robert...

May 29, 2022

Dean L. Swanson, 80, long-time resident of North Platte, NE passed away on May 29, 2022 peacefully in his sleep at his home.

He was born on August 16, 1941 in Cairo, NE the son of Edward and Sophia (Erikson) Swanson.

Dean graduated in 1959 from Cairo High School.  He hired on the Union Pacific...

May 26, 2022

Werner "Bud" Jurgen Franzen, 95, of North Platte, NE passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Florence Home Healthcare Center in Omaha.

He was born on November 28, 1926 in Gothenburg, NE the son of Jurgen Harm and Gustine Alberta (Miller) Franzen.

Bud was married on May 14, 1949 in Gothenburg to Luella...