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Amil Ray Horn (1961-2019)

Amil Ray Horn, age 57, of North Platte, died unexpectedly at Great
Plains Health on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

Amil was born June 20, 1961, to Clifford and Loma (Howe) Horn at North
Platte where he grew up.  After attending high school, Amil worked at
True Value then joined the U.S. Navy in October of 1985.

In 1988, while still serving in the Navy, Amil married Estela Ochoa in
Kansas. Following his honorable discharge, they returned to North Platte
and Amil went back to work at True Value, working for them until they
closed.  The couple had a daughter together and later divorced.

Amil was preceded in death by his parents, Cliff and Loma Horn, and
sister, Julie Horn.

He is survived by his daughter, Cassandra (Scott) Gray, of Mullen;
stepsons, Jeromiah Ochoa, of Norfolk, Virginia and Antonio and Nicholas
Clemmons, of North Platte; brothers, Mike Horn, of Blyth, California,
Jim Horn, of North Platte and Luke Horn, of Rock Island, Oklahoma;
sisters, Betty (Jim) Lange and Sharon Gerrard, of North Platte; half
brothers, Earl Small, of Colorado and Julian Small, of North Platte; two
grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; as well as many nieces,
nephews and other family.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, June
5, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Rev. Dr. Douglas
A. Delp officiating.  Inurnment with military honors will follow in Fort
McPherson National Cemetery.  The memorial book may be signed at
odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph W. Anderson Service Times

Ralph W. Anderson, 89, of North Platte, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2019.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation will follow visitation. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dave Logsdon officiating. Inurnment will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Joan E. Lyons Service Times

Joan E. Lyons, 61, of North Platte, passed peacefully away May 28, 2019. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Memorials are suggested to the VFW Auxiliary. Family will be receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary to follow at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Matthew Nash as celebrant.  Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

 

Raymond Curtis James Death Notice

Raymond Curtis James,  91, of North Platte, died peacefully at home on
Tuesday, May 28, 2019.  Cremation was chosen.  Memorial Service will be
11 a.m. Friday, June 14, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore
with Father Josh Brown officiating.  The memorial book may be signed at
odeanchapel.com or prior to the service.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Eloise Ruth Shuck (1951-2019)

Eloise Ruth Shuck, 68, of North Platte passed away in the morning of Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the North Platte Care Center with her husband by her side.

She was born on May 17, 1951 in Stapleton, Nebraska to Cecil and Marjean (Long) Main.

A talented bowler, Eloise enjoyed various arts and crafts, including cross stitch. She also liked to play cards and could beat anyone at a game of Scrabble.

Eloise’s dying wish was to see her son, Josh, get married. While the wedding was scheduled all along for September 2019, Eloise was granted this wish on May 18 at the care facility she was in. Having had her wish come true, Eloise passed peacefully.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Shuck; sons, Everett and Josh Jones, as well as Josh’s spouse, Stephanie Savage, of Denver, CO.; several siblings and their spouses, James (Karen) Main, Wanda (Brad) Osnes, Janice (Jerry) Kirby, and Brenda (David) Carter; and several nieces, nephews and their young children.

Eloise was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating.  Burial will follow at the Loup Valley Cemetery near Stapleton.  Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Karon A. Richards (1947-2019)

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 this union a son was born, Randy.

In 1978, Karon was married to Scotty Richards.  She was employed as a cashier for Woolworths, Ben Franklin, Gibson’s and most recently SunMart. She enjoyed bowling, where she won many awards.  She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Women’s 600 Club and loved all kids and shopping for knick knacks.

She is survived by her son, Randy Kirsch of North Platte; three brothers, Nick (Marilyn) Merksick, John (Carol) Merksick and Richard (Roxanne) Merksick; nephews, Erik and Bradley Merksick; nieces, Nicki Bagby, Jackie Merksick and Angela (Bryan) Eagle; and many family members and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Matthew Nash as celebrant.  Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Casual wear is recommended at the services. Visitation will be Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

George Arthur Schaeffer (1926-2019)

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.  In February 1945, he joined the army, serving his country in Iran, Egypt, and French Morocco.  He was honorably discharged in November 1946.

On February 26, 1949, he married Florence Joedeman in Gandy.  They moved to a farm in southern Logan County in 1958, where they made their home and raised four children.  The couple celebrated 54 years together.

George was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 41 years.  He worked as an electrician for 34 of those years.  He retired in 1988 to work full-time on his farm.

On August 7, 2004, George married Joyce Burnside.  They enjoyed 14 years together in Stapleton.

He was a member of the Gandy Community Church.  He loved spending time with his family, fishing, playing cards, and traveling.  He played the harmonica and enjoyed the Bluegrass Festival.

George was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Florence; son-in-law, Dan Witthuhn; brother & sister-in-law, Edwin & Betty Schaeffer; grandson, David Schaeffer; in-laws, Henry Joedeman, Lila Burnside, and Murene Leeper.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; three sons, Steven (Sally), Rodney (Pamela) of Stapleton, and Gary (Linda) of Thedford; a daughter, Gloria Witthuhn, of Arnold; stepdaughters, Patricia (Dave) Lewis of Lincoln, and Connie (Daryl) Luers of Wahoo; grandchildren, George (Jill) Schaeffer, Matthew (Melissa) Schaeffer, Greg (Stefani) Schaeffer, Todd (Addie) Schaeffer, Matthew Schatz, Marisa (Josh) Baxter, Orrin (Becca) Schaeffer, JuliAnna (Kyle) Schaeffer, Shelly Witthuhn, Kenneth (Michelene) Witthuhn, Traci (Darin) Logsdon, Jennifer (Jedd) Nicholson, Kylene (Robert) Littrel, Brett (Holly) Schaeffer, Kristina (Tyler) Neben, Derek (Dessie) Schaeffer, Trystan (Alec) McKillip, Drew Schaeffer, Jon Lewis, Julie (Josh) Schlote, Katie (Dan) Frieden, and Kelsy (Tyler) Hays; 35 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Robert & Luella Joedeman, Harold & Mary Joedeman, Rose Wonch, and C.E. & Willa Hendrich; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com and memorial donations may be made to the donors choice. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte with Pastor Frank Scott and Pastor Eric Mockaitis officiating.  Burial will be at the McCain Cemetery southeast of Stapleton. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Merilyn Ruth Mitchem (1926-2019)

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

She was born on 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 in Perkins County in several rural schools and eventually to Grant, Nebraska where she completed her education, graduating in 1943.  During high school she was particularly active in music.  she played in the band and orchestra, sang in chorus, glee club, small vocal groups as well as some solo work.  She enjoyed good music of all kinds throughout her life.

After high school, Merilyn was employed by Knotwell Drug Store and later by L.A. Sullivan Department Store.

Merilyn was baptized as a baby and later confirmed in the Congregational Church, accepting Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior for the remainder of her life.

In 1947, she was united in marriage with Gene Mitchem in Grant, Nebraska.  They were blessed with one daughter, Gaylene.

Merilyn was active in her church, the church choir, American Legion Auxiliary, especially the Junior Auxiliary.  She was also a 4-H Club leader.  Her special interests beyond music were dancing, bowling, fishing on Lake McConaughy, crafts and watching her grandson, Jarod, play sports, especially tennis.  She enjoyed them all until her failing health prevented her participation.

Merilyn was a faithful and devoted wife and a loving mother.  She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her husband, Gene, of over 71 years of marriage; their daughter, Gaylene Lombardi and a very special son-in-law, Dennis Lombardi; granddaughter, Cyndi and her husband Danny Griffiths; grandson, Jarod and his wife Joelle; great granddaughters, Brookelyn Griffiths and Makenna Lombardi; and many other relatives and friends.

Merilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Irene Kurkowski; two brothers, Paul and Eugene (Whitey) Kurkowski; and a sister, Maxine Mizner.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  A memorial has been established in her name.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B Street in North Platte, Nebraska.  Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska.  Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in car of arrangements.

Merilyn R. Mitchem Services

Merilyn R. Mitchem, age 93 died May 23, 2019 at North Platte Care Center. Services are 1:00 pm Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 4 to 6 pm Sunday at the funeral home. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Ruth Louise Stacey (1930-2019)

Ruth Louise Stacey, 89 of North Platte died Sunday, May 19,2019 at Linden Court, North Platte, Nebraska.

She was born March 3, 1930 at Longford Kansas into the family of Edwin Roy and Beulah (Smith) Bane.

Ruth grew into womanhood and attended the schools in her birth community.  In 1948 she graduated from cosmetology school in Topeka, Kansas.  At a very early age, she demonstrated an ability for sewing and needlework by making clothes for her dolls.  She married Herschel Stacey on December 19, 1948 at Longford, Kansas.  Ruth was a devoted wife and mother throughout her life.

Ruth was a member of the First Methodist Church in North Platte and participated in the Christian Women’s organization.  She enjoyed square dancing and was a member of the Good Times Square Dance Club.

The family would like to thank the staff at Linden Court for the love and care they showed for Ruth during her time with them.

Survivors include husband, Herschel of North Platte; daughter, Debra (Dave) Swanson of Raleigh, NC; son, Kurt Stacey of Loveland, CO; grandchildren, Andrew (Chalon) Swanson of Raleigh, NC, Matthew Swanson of Thailand, Drew Swanson of Columbia, South America, Blake (Danielle) Stacey, and Apryl Stacey all of Loveland, CO; great grandchildren, Owen Stacey, Eli Stacey, Brooklynn McCauley, Carter Swanson, and Cayla Swanson; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Beulah; and a brother Curtis Bane.

Memorial are suggested in her name to the First United Methodist Church in North Platte. Online condolences made may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Service will be 11:00 a.m. Friday May 24 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Graveside services are pending due to flooding near the Greenridge Cemetery in Kansas north of Abilene.   Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the family receiving friends 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

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