Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary Milligan

October 21, 1975 – July 3, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Milligan—a loving mother, daughter, wife, sister, grandmother, and friend—on July 3, 2025.

Mary's life was filled with love, kindness, and the joy she brought to those around her. She is survived...

Jul 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Lee Grachek (Todd) July 15, 1939 – July 2, 2025

With hearts overflowing with gratitude and reverence, we celebrate the radiant life and lasting legacy of Carolyn Lee Grachek (Todd). Born on July 15, 1939, and called home to her eternal rest on July 2, 2025, Carolyn was the cherished matriarch of...

Jun 29, 2025

My name is Bonnie Lea Manion.  I was born on October 16, 1931 in Russell, Kansas to Bruce and Nellie Gimple.  I was the youngest of three children.  I left this earth to go to my heavenly home on June 29, 2025.

At age 5, we moved to a farm near Hamlet, Indiana...

Jun 26, 2025

Elaine Y. Leighton, age 67, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at The Maples at Centennial.

Elaine was born March 21, 1957, in North Platte to William and Barbara (Hupfer) Leighton.

Elaine spent her childhood in North Platte before moving to Montrose, Colorado and then Pueblo, Colorado. There she graduated from...

Jun 23, 2025

Judith "Judy" R. Neal, age 77, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away June 23, 2025 at home.

Judy was born June 23, 1948, in North Platte to Warren and Beula (Dike) Gerken.

Judy grew up on her family farm near Wellfleet, NE, and went to school in Curtis and North Platte. There she developed a...

Jun 21, 2025

With his family by his side, Niels K. Nielsen passed away on June 21, 2025, at the age of 87. Niels was born March 21st, 1938, in Karby Mors, Denmark., to his parents Pete and Kate (Madsen) Nielsen.

In 1937, Pete and Kate Nielsen, along with their first-born son, Albert, traveled back to Denmark to visit family....

Jun 16, 2025

Theodore "Ted' Allen Knox, 65, of North Platte, NE passed away on June 16, 2025 at his home. He was born to Theodore "Bud" and Enda "Joan" Knox on October 16, 1959 in North Platte, NE.

Ted grew up in North Platte and attended North Platte Schools, while working at Maxwell's Off Road Center. Later, he went...

Jun 14, 2025

Kay Toillion June 14, 1929 – June 14, 2025

Kay's life was filled with music and her love and passion was to share music with others, to those who just enjoyed listening to those who were students, intent on learning from a gifted teacher.  Her passing is a great loss to her family, friends, students and community,...

Jun 11, 2025

Dennis Bruce Walther, age 73, of Curtis, Nebraska passed away on June 11, 2025, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.  On May 28, 1952, Dennis was born to Willard "Cotton" and Lila "Toots" (Metcalf) Walther in Eustis, Nebraska.

Dennis was raised in the rural town of Curtis, graduating from Medicine Valley High School in 1970.  Immediately...

Jun 8, 2025

Daniel John Mathers was born the youngest of five, and only son, to Clarence and Ida (Haddock) Mathers on October 19, 1949, in North Platte, NE.  On Sunday, June 8, 2025, he passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte at 75 years of age surrounded by his family.

Immediately after high school, Dan was hired...

Jun 7, 2025

With his family by his bedside, Randall "Randy" R. Brandt, passed away on June 7, 2025, at the age of 85.  Randy was welcomed into the world on October 17, 1939, by his parents, Ralph and Irene (Boggs) Brandt in North Platte, NE.

Known to be a gentle and modest man, Randy held many accomplishments throughout his...

Jun 5, 2025

In loving memory of Leland Wayne Henry

November 18, 1933 - June 5, 2025

Leland Wayne Henry, devoted husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska, on June 5th, at the age of 91.

Born on November 18th,...

May 28, 2025

Mary K. Wiemers, age75, of North Platte, died May 28, 2025 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.  She was born on June 29, 1949 in Omaha, NE to Robert and Rosemary (Mitera) McMahon.

Mary graduated high school in Omaha. On November 7, 1986, she married Eldon Wiemers in Boulder, CO.  The couple had resided in Denver, later moving...

May 25, 2025

Loveda June Fletcher, age 93, of North Platte, died May 25, 2025 at Great Plains Health.

She was born May 5, 1932 in Norton County, KS to Garrett M. and Hazel Vera (Wright) Bakelaar.

Loveda lived with her parents in Norton, KS, Beaver City, NE, Leadville, CO, Portland, OR, and North Platte.

Loveda...

May 21, 2025

Russell "Russ" L. Bellew, age 86, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Great Plains Health.

Russell was born September 2, 1938, in North Platte to Charles and Ethel (Newberry) Bellew.

Russ spent his childhood in North Platte, graduating from North Platte High School in 1956. Just a year later, Russell...

May 15, 2025

Earl Lee Fear, age 89 of North Platte, formerly of Hershey, passed away May 15, 2025 at Great Plains Health.

Earl Lee was born at home south of Sutherland to Joy and Lydia (Culver)Fear on April 16, 1936. Lee attended country school at Plainview school west of the Fear ranch south of Hershey and high school at...

May 3, 2025

Nancy Alice Waugh was born January 25, 1944 to Pius and Jenny Fisher in Rapid City, South Dakota.

She lived in Hershey, Nebraska, and Apache Junction, Arizona, where she peacefully passed on May 3, 2025. She had an amazing knack for baking and loved making treats for friends and family. You couldn't leave her house without some...

May 2, 2025

Theola M. Merrell, age 96, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sumner Place.

Theola was born June 20, 1928, to Theodore Alfred and Ruth Elola (Snyder) Trembly in Maxwell, Nebraska.

After graduating high school, Theola entered the workforce as a waitress where she developed her social skills and formed many connections....

May 2, 2025

Walter Dee Weaver, age 97, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Walter was born December 31, 1927, in Callaway, Nebraska to Walter Lee and Anna (Dee) Weaver.

Before graduating high school, Walt felt a calling to serve his country. He dropped out of high...

Apr 25, 2025

On April 25, 2025, Darrell "Gene" Perkins, Jr., passed away at UNMC in Omaha.  He was born on January 18, 1955, to Darrell Gene Perkins, Sr., and Willadean (Hewit) Barnoski, in North Platte.

Gene was raised on the family farm near Hershey, NE, and graduated from North Platte High School. Upon completion of high school, he owned...