Obituary Listing

Apr 30, 2018

Audrey Irene (Kellie) Brown was born August 20, 1938 at Wauneta, NE.  She was the oldest child of James Henry Kellie and Audrey Marie (Matson) Kellie.  She departed this life to be with her Lord April 30, 2018 at Great Plains Health at the age of 79 years.  She lived nearly all her life in Nebraska except for the years...

Apr 27, 2018

Jon E. Broadbent, age 73 of Stapleton, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Great Plains Health in North Platte. He was born May 13, 1944 in Waseca, MN to Earl George and Luella May (Schnoor) Broadbent. He graduated from High School in Minnesota and later served in the United States Navy and served as a Naval...

Apr 25, 2018

Sandra Gay Tappan passed away peacefully in Tucson, Arizona on April 25, 2018 at the age of 78. Sandy was born October 8, 1939 in Greybull, Wyoming to Darrell Clayton Fellows and Arlene Joy Fellows.  She graduated high school in Cozad, Nebraska in 1956 and attended the Nebraska Christian College until 1958.  Sandy and Lawrence Edward Tappan were united in...

Apr 20, 2018

Ron Detlefsen passed away unexpectedly at his home on April 20, 2018.  He was born in Stapleton, Nebraska, to Vern and Virginia (Reynolds) Detlefsen on February 15, 1948. Ron attended Cody Elementary School and graduated from North Platte High School.  While in high school, his extra-curricular activities led him to his lifetime passion for golf and his love of music--playing...

Apr 20, 2018

Darrell W. Heiss, 87, passed away April 20 th 2018 in North Platte, NE.  Born July 20 th , 1930 to Raymond Lee Heiss and Faye Etta (Cullen) in Page, NE. He grew up on the family farm and attend Page Public School. Following graduation from high school in 1947 he attended Wesleyan University and University of Nebraska. Darrell graduated...

Apr 19, 2018

Terrance L. "Terry" Scoville , 71, of North Platte, passed away April 19, 2018, at North Platte Care Center. He was born December 15, 1946 in Kearney, Nebraska to Carroll and Ruth (Datus) Scoville. The family resided in Sumner, Nebraska where Terry grew up with his older brother, Merlin "Mert" and many friends. His sister, Linda, completed the...

Apr 16, 2018

Rhea Pearce, age 72 of North Platte, died April 16, 2018 at Great Plains Health. She was born November 13, 1945 to Jason and Betty(Brazelton) Dewhirst at Council Bluffs, Iowa. She is survived by her son, Mark Pearce of Lincoln;  sisters, Dawn Lambert of California, and Susan Rude; brother, Dean Olson; mother, Betty Olson; nieces and nephews.  She was preceded...

Apr 14, 2018

Ira W. (Pete) Chesley, 95, of North Platte, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus April 14, 2018, surrounded by his family.  Pete was born February 18, 1923 to Clarence & Maggie (Whipple) Chesley in the "Wild Horse Flats" area of Logan County as the 5 th of 7 children. He grew up in the Sandhills and Arnold area along...

Apr 13, 2018

Gary Dale Cooper, 72, of North Platte, went to be with the Lord on April 13, 2018, after a long battle with cancer. Gary passed away at home with his family by his side. Gary was born in Ardmore, Oklahoma on March 23, 1946 to Vernon Dale and Margrie (Sipes) Cooper. After graduating from North Platte High School, he enlisted...

Apr 13, 2018

Margaret Emily Schuckert , 98, of North Platte, passed away April 13, 2018. She was born August 17, 1919 in Memphis, Tennessee to Gertrude Fritchey Williford and Emmet Polk Williford. She graduated high school in Memphis in 1936 and received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Memphis State University in 1940. She taught third grade and also...

Apr 12, 2018

Chad A. Brauer, 40, of North Platte, passed away April 12, 2018 at Cozad Care and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 18, 1977 to Chuck and Kathy (Peden) Brauer at North Platte. Chad graduated from North Platte High School in 1997.  He loved his dogs, Ben and Jerry, enjoyed collecting antiques, fishing, camping, skateboarding and had a passion for...

Apr 11, 2018

Esiah Angelo Clark, infant son of Benjamin Clark and Jazmin Seitz, was born into God's hands on April 11, 2018 at Great Plains Health.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com . Those wishing to sign Esiah's memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is...

Apr 10, 2018

Michael A. Jones, 63, of the North Platte area, passed away April 10, 2018 at the Ogallala Community Hospital.  He was born May 2, 1953 and lived in Gothenburg, Ogallala and North Platte.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com . Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 16, 2018 with Chaplain Deb Dishman officiating.  Burial will...

Apr 8, 2018

Shannon Elizabeth Montgomery, 63, of North Platte, passed away April 8, 2018 at Great Plains Health.  She was born November 20, 1954 to Jay and Barbara (Farley) Beerman at North Platte. Shannon attended North Platte High School and Mid-Plains Community College.  She later furthered her education at Texas Woman's College receiving a degree in counseling and psychology.  She served in...

Mar 31, 2018

David Roger Deardorff (Papaw) passed away on March 31, 2018 at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska, following a recent illness.

David was born on August 25, 1946 in Maryville Missouri to Everett Amos and Alberta (Jones) Blanche Deardorff.  David was raised in Fairfax, Missouri.  David later attended Northwest Missouri State College. He later attended the State...

Mar 28, 2018

Jill A. Chambers, 82, formerly of North Platte, passed away March 28, 2018 in Colorado.  She was born January 3, 1936 to Denzel and Francis (Bush) Jenkins at Grand Island, NE.  She graduated from Grand Island Central Catholic and Kearney State Teacher's College. Jill's legacy was her children and grandchildren.  She loved them all unconditionally with all her heart as...

Mar 22, 2018

Elnora Miller,85 went to be with her Lord and Savior March 22 nd , 2018. She was born on May 14,1932 to Helen and Reinhold Schortzmann and was raised in rural Alpena, South Dakota with her four sisters Ruth, Ida, Esther and Anne.  She graduated from Alpena High in 1950. Elnora married the love of her life Dr. Thomas Miller...

Mar 20, 2018

Velma Jean Driefholt, 85, passed away March 20, 2018 at the Sutherland Care Center. She was born December 13, 1932 to Ben and Nora (Headly) Marshall at Fullerton, NE. In 1951, she was united in marriage to Charles O. Driefholt at Big Springs. She is survived by a son, Bill Driefholt of Nevada; two daughters, Jackie Miller of North Platte...

Mar 10, 2018

GEORGE M. WELSH January 8, 1927 - March 10, 2018 George M Welsh. Sr, 91, retired Postmaster, has a permanent change of address, Heaven. His time on earth expired March 10th, 2018 at the Pioneer Memorial Nursing Home in Mullen. He was looking forward to this final promotion. George was born on January 8, 1927 in Brule, marrying Mac McDermott...

Mar 8, 2018

Michele Marie Jensen , 70, of North Platte, passed away March 8, 2018 at Great Plains Health.  She was born March 28, 1947, to Milton and Lauretta Authier at Huron, South Dakota.  She went to school in Woonsocket, SD, where she grew up and met and married Marvin K. Jensen. In 1965, they moved to Simi Valley, CA,...