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Lorraine Delores Chesley

Lorraine Delores Chesley

Jun 27, 2019

Lorraine D. Chesley, 90, of North Platte passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus June 27, 2019 surrounded by her family.  Lorraine was born to John & Emma Olson at Tallin Table south of Arnold on June 28, 1928, the youngest of six children. She attended country school and later Arnold High School.

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Matthew Reed Leeper

Matthew Reed Leeper

Jun 22, 2019

Matthew Reed Leeper , 55, of North Platte, passed away suddenly June 22, 2019 at Great Plains Health.  He was born April 24, 1964 to Donald and Betty (Brokaw) Leeper at Grand Island, NE.

Matt graduated from Wood River High School with the class of "82".  He worked at the truck...

Mary Etta Thompson

Mary Etta Thompson

Jun 15, 2019

Mary Etta Thompson, 91, of Curtis passed away June 15, 2019 at Great Plains Health.

She was born February 12, 1928 at Curtis to Bert and Ethel Mae (Wills) Willford. She graduated from University of Nebraska School of Agriculture High School with the class of "48".  She was united in marriage to Howard...

Patricia M Chittenden

Patricia M Chittenden

Jun 12, 2019

Patricia M. Chittenden, 86, of North Platte, passed away June 12, 2019 at Linden Court.  She was born February 14, 1933 to Owen T. and June V. (Stoddard) Nelson at North Platte.

Patricia graduated from North Platte High School and went on to attend Graceland University at Lamoni, IA.  She was married to...

Therese L Myers

Therese L Myers

Jun 1, 2019

Therese L. Myers, of North Platte, passed away May 30, 2019 at Great Plains Health.  She was born May 11, 1928 to Martin and Josephine (Racky) Kaffel at Chicago, IL.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpenermemorial.com .  Therese has donated her body to research.  There will be no services at this time. ...

Joan E Lyons

Joan E Lyons

May 28, 2019

Joan E. Lyons, 61, of North Platte, passed peacefully away May 28, 2019.  She was born November 2, 1957 to Ivan and Shirley (Milbrodt) Beran at Omaha, NE.  She graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic School with the class of "76".  On July 25, 1986, she was united in marriage to Dennis E. Lyons.

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Ralph W. Anderson

Ralph W. Anderson

May 28, 2019

Ralph W. Anderson, 89, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2019.  He was born on October 10, 1929 in Scottsbluff, NE to Andrew W. and Marie M. (Oberlander) Anderson.

As a small boy, he moved with the family to Wyoming.  He graduated from Cheyenne High School in May...

Karon A Richards

Karon A Richards

May 25, 2019

Karon A. Richards, 71, of North Platte, passed away May 25, 2019 at North Platte Care Center.  She was born June 15, 1947 to Nick and Margaret (Sloan) Merksick at Cheyenne, WY.

Karon attended North Platte Public Schools.  In January of 1964, she was united in marriage to Larry J. Kirsch and to...

George A. Schaeffer

George A. Schaeffer

May 24, 2019

George Arthur Schaeffer , 92, of Stapleton, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born November 25, 1926, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Edwin and Kate Clark Schaeffer.  He graduated from North Platte High School at mid-term his senior year because of World War II. ...

Merilyn R Mitchem

Merilyn R Mitchem

May 23, 2019

Merilyn Ruth (Kurkowski) Mitchem , 93, of North Platte, passed away May 23, 2019, at North Platte Care Center.

She was born May 8, 1926 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Max R. and Irene C. (Lyon) Kurkowski. Her early years were spent in the Ogallala area. Schooling began in Ogallala and continued...

Don L Harms

Don L Harms

May 16, 2019

Don L. Harms, 60, of North Platte passed away May 16, 2019 at Great Plains Health.  Cremation was chosen.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com .  Private family services will be held at a later date at the Curtis Cemetery.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.

Beverly J. Johnston

Beverly J. Johnston

May 16, 2019

Beverly J. Johnston, 87, of Hershey, passed away May 16, 2019 at Linden Court.  She was born January 28, 1932 to Carl and Irene (Halligan) Richardson at North Platte.

Beverly graduated from North Platte High School with the class of "49".  On May 7, 1950, she was united in marriage to Arthur F....

Shirley Nell Kittle

Shirley Nell Kittle

May 10, 2019

Shirley Nell Kittle, 80, of Owatonna, MN, formerly of Maxwell, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester.

She was born January 13, 1939 in Maxwell, Nebraska the daughter of Virgil and Phyllis (Grandstaff) Burke.  She grew up in Maxwell where she attended school and graduated from high school in...

Larry C Stacy, Sr.

Larry C Stacy, Sr.

May 9, 2019

Larry Charles Stacy, Sr., 81, of North Platte passed away May 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born January 31, 1938 to Harry A. and Mildred (Majer) Stacy at Ravenna, NE.

He joined the United States Navy in 1955 and served until his honorable discharge in 1963. Larry was united in marriage...

Nels Laverne Clang

Nels Laverne Clang

May 7, 2019

Nels L. Clang, 85, of North Platte, passed away May 7, 2019 at North Platte Care Center. He was born February 12, 1934 to Fred A. and Ellen (Pettis-Tyson) Clang at Broken Bow.

He graduated in 1952 from Anselmo High School. Nels served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He was united...

Richard L Curtis

Richard L Curtis

May 6, 2019

Richard Lee Curtis, age 90 of North Platte, passed away May 6, 2019 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. He was born on December 14, 1928 to William and Helma (Jung) Curtis at North Platte. Richard graduated from North Platte High School in 1946.

He worked as a machinist and was united in marriage...

Tara L Rogers

Tara L Rogers

May 3, 2019

Tara L. (Baker) Rogers, 41, of North Platte, passed away May 3, 2019, surrounded by her family at Great Plains Health.  She was born July 3, 1977 to Lynn Baker and Dallas Baker at North Platte.

She graduated in 1996 from North Platte High School.  She was employed at JC Penny's and Dowhower...

Larry A. Henry

Larry A. Henry

Apr 29, 2019

Larry A. Henry, 78, of North Platte, passed away April 29, 2019 at Sutherland Care Center.

He was born May 17, 1940, on the family farm near Gandy  to Arthur and Eva Grace (Clark) Henry.  Larry graduated from North Platte High School with the class of "58".

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Don Crago

Don Crago

Apr 24, 2019

Don Crago, 73, of Sutherland, passed away Wednesday, April 24th surrounded by his wife and family.  Don was born in Baden, Pennsylvania to William and Agnes (Lucas) Crago on December 21, 1945. Don attended Penn State and was a true Nittany Lion fan throughout his life.

Don was united in marriage to Kathy...

Joan N Amweg

Joan N Amweg

Apr 21, 2019

Joan N. Amweg, 89, of North Platte, passed away April 21, 2019, at the North Platte Care Center.

She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska to Leroy and Evelyn (Berryman) Samuelson. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1947. Joan was united in marriage to James Martin in 1948. To this union...

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