James William Eshleman
Aug 26, 2026
James William Eshleman, age 84, passed away on August 26 at Linden Court. Jim was born on January 3, 1942 in Denver, CO, to Charles and Lydia (Adams) Eshleman. His family moved to the farm near Hershey just ahead of the 1949 blizzard. Jim attended O’Fallons Elementary School and graduated from Sutherland High School in 1960. He attended Kearney State...
Samantha Ann Ady
Aug 11, 2026
Samantha Ann (Longly) Ady, 50, of North Platte died August 11, 2026, at peace in her home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on October 23, 1975 in Lexington, NE. She grew up north of Lexington and attended grade school at District 7 Country School, then finished junior and senior high school at Lexington where she graduated from in 1994....
Beverly Ione Otzel-Armbrust
Aug 1, 2026
Beverly Ione Otzel-Armbrust, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in North Platte, Nebraska, on August 1, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on September 20, 1938, in North Platte, NE to Harrison and Oleta (Miller) DaMoude. Beverly grew up in the North Platte (Wellfleet) area where she graduated from North Platte High School in...
Mark Kimball McKenzie
Jul 19, 2026
Dr. Mark Kimball McKenzie, age 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on July 19, 2026. Born on December 11, 1959, in Ames, Iowa, Mark was the beloved son of the late Dr. Kenneth and Mardis McKenzie (Kimball). He spent twenty-six meaningful years as a resident of North Platte, Nebraska, a community that became not only his...
Carol Ann Schaeffer
Jun 29, 2026
Carol Ann Schaeffer, 76, of Noble, Oklahoma, died peacefully in her sleep on June 29, 2026 after a battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be at Parkview Community Church with Pastor James Trippett officiating. Burial will be in the McCain Cemetery in Gandy, Nebraska.
She was born on May 14, 1950 in North Platte, Nebraska to Edwin and Urah “Betty” (Moore) Schaeffer....
Jean Rae Goltry
Jun 16, 2026
Jean Rae Goltry, age 84, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Jean was born September 21, 1941, in Sioux City, Iowa, to James Lewis and Florence Jeannette (Gillette) Cooper. After moving to North Platte in 1943, Jean and her siblings were raised by their grandparents, Ray and Bertha Cooper. Jean...
Dennis R. McCaslin
Jun 4, 2026
Dennis R. McCaslin, a dedicated and cherished member of the North Platte community, passed away on June 4, 2026, at Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska. Born on April 7, 1953, in Grand Island, NE, to Richard and Lorna (Cruise) McCaslin, Dennis’s life was marked by steadfast commitment, warmth, and a vibrant personality that touched many.
Dennis graduated from Grand...
George "Bill" W. Rogers
May 30, 2026
George “Bill” Rogers, 85, of Brady, Nebraska, passed away on May 30, 2026, Chandler, AZ.
Bill was born on December 13, 1940, in Birdwood, NE, to James and Norma (Swearingen) Rogers. He graduated from Brady Public Schools in 1959 and later earned a degree from Chadron State College. On June 8, 1962, he married Kay Elsasser in North Platte, NE. Bill...
Barbara J Dowell
May 27, 2026
Barbara J. Dowell, 91, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026.
Barbara was born on May 5, 1935, in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Rudy and Bernadine (Parr) Neumann. She spent most of her life in the North Platte and McCook areas, where she built lifelong friendships, raised her family, and became known for...
Ardyne Fay Allyn
May 23, 2026
Ardyne Fay Allyn, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on May 23, 2026 at Great Plains Hospital, in North Platte, Nebraska at the age of 85.
Ardyne was born February 27, 1941 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Opal Bieber and Dean Hayward. She graduated from Grand Island Senior High in 1959. While working at the Manhattan Cafe, she met...
David Bryan Hughes
May 21, 2026
David Bryan Hughes, age 63, of North Platte, NE, passed away May 21, 2026, at home with his loving wife.
David was born August 7, 1962, in Denver, CO, to Gene and Eloise (Shcoen) Hughes.
David spent his younger years growing up in the Ozarks in Missouri before his family moved to Denver, CO. There he graduated high school and attended Barnes...
Stephen Anton Brezenski
May 21, 2026
Steve Brezenski, aged 81, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2026, in North Platte, Nebraska, surrounded by his family and close friends. Born on August 21, 1944, Steve lived a life full of work, laughter and family.
A proud veteran, Steve served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, which included a memorable deployment to Cuba. Upon returning to...
Benjamin "Ben" Taylor
May 19, 2026
Benjamin “Ben” Taylor, age 79, of Maxwell, Nebraska went to be with his heavenly Father on May 19, 2026. Ben was born November 22, 1946 in Brooklyn, NY, to Benjamin and Florence (Phillips) Taylor. There he grew up, accepting Jesus into his heart at an early age. After graduating from high school, Ben attended Brooklyn College before entering the workforce.
Ben...
Diane Lynn Johnson
May 18, 2026
Diane Lynn Johnson, a cherished member of the North Platte community, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at her son Stacey’s house in North Platte. Born on August 14, 1949, in Kearney, Nebraska, Diane was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and “Nanny,” whose life reflected kindness and a deep love for her family.
Diane’s heart for serving others was evident...
David Allen Conole
May 15, 2026
David Allen Conole, a cherished husband and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, in North Platte, Nebraska, just shy of his 77th birthday. Born on May 20, 1949, in Weymouth, Massachusetts, David’s life was marked by service, commitment, and genuine warmth that endeared him to many.
David graduated from high school in Massachusetts before answering the call to...
Charles Felix Barron
May 14, 2026
Charles F. Barron, 96, of North Platte died Thursday May 14, 2026 at Great Plains Health.
Charles was born May 18, 1929 in Trinidad, Colorado to Carlos and Conception Barron. He attended school in Hershey, Nebraska. He was drafted into the army in 1951 and was stationed in North Carolina and Georgia. He earned his GED while in the service. As...
Caroline Sue Douglas
May 8, 2026
Caroline Sue Bagley-Douglas, age 83, passed peacefully May 8th, 2026 at her home in North Platte, Nebraska with her family by her side.
Some call her Mommason, some call her Granny, others call her Caroline, was born October 23rd, 1942 into what would become a big family in Mexico, Missouri, to James & Mildred Bagley. They later moved to Houston, Texas...
Hazel Olive Gifford
May 6, 2026
Hazel Olive Gifford passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at the Sutherland Nursing Home.
She was born March 24th,1936, in Flats, NE, to Myrtle (Pedersen) and Wallace Ebener. Hazel and her sister Margaret Gifford were born to this union.
Later her mother married Harold German. To this union she gained two sisters and two brothers: Nadine, Sharon, Lloyd and Darold German.
She...
Albert Lansberry Moore
May 2, 2026
A life well-lived is measured not just in years, but in the love given, the lives touched, and the legacy left behind and Albert Lansberry Moore’s life was a remarkable example of all three.
Albert Lansberry Moore, a dedicated family man, respected community member, and longtime employee of Union Pacific Railroad, passed away on May 2, 2026, in North Platte, Nebraska.
Born...
Gordon Dee Gadway
Apr 30, 2026
Gordon Dee Gadway of North Platte, Nebraska passed away April 30, 2026.
Gordon was born December 28, 1933 in a farm house in Wellfleet, Nebraska, to Robert and Floretta Gadway. He grew up and attended country school District 40 near Wellfleet. In 1951 he graduated from the Nebraska School of Agriculture. After graduation, he worked on local farms until he began...
