Ray E. Hansen, 84, passed away May 9, 2019 at his home.  He was born April 21, 1935 in North Platte, NE to Maurinas and E. Hazel (Wood) Hansen.

Ray worked as a machinist for 44 years at Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1997. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose lodges and enjoyed his cattle and tractors.  Ray married Carol Myers on March 21, 1956.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Hansen, daughter Kim Torske (Lynn), son Tim Hansen (Linda Jobman), son Darrin Hansen (Voni), all of North Platte; 10 grandchildren, including Lynn Torske Jr. of North Platte, Craig Torske of North Platte, Jason Hansen of Omaha, Joey Hansen of Phoenix, AZ, and Tina Woodbeck of Hickman, NE; 19 great grandchildren; brothers Edwin Hansen, Jerry (Sammy) Hansen, Denny Hansen, all of North Platte; sister Phyllis Berger of Brighton, CO, Lois Tilford of North Platte; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and his faithful furry friends Ming Pan, Dyna, and Dolly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Della Rose; sister-in-law Genny Hansen; and brother-in-law Chuck Tilford.  Memorials are suggested to Ray Hansen and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Arnold Flater presiding.  Burial will be in Plainview Cemetery, Maxwell, NE.  Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

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 to Ronda K. French on August 5, 1967 at North Platte.  He was employed as a carman for Union Pacific Railroad, for over 38 years. He was a member of Eagles Club.  Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and pool.

Larry is survived by his wife, Ronda of North Platte; son, Larry (Melissa) Stacy, Jr; son-in-law, Steve Houser; grandchildren, Eric, Sarah (Stephen) Aaron (Sariah), Kamrin, Samuel, Tara and Becky; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Lori Ann Houser; and a brother, Richard J. Stacy.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to The Shriners Hospital for Children, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607 donations may be made via their website. Cremation was chosen.  Larry’s memorial book may be signed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, May 13^th and May 14^th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Inurnment will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

 

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 to Donna Prowett on April 17, 1948. To this union a son, Tom and daughter, Sherry were born. Dick worked at Cornhusker International as a traveling mechanic and later bought into the business. He finished his career as a salesman for Nebraska Tractor.

Survivors include his son, Tom (Deanna) Curtis; daughter, Sherry (Fred) Dircksen; 9 grandsons; 30 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; and a sister, Billie Jean Baker.

Memorial services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Private family inurnment will be at the North Platte Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9am to 5pm Monday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com

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 in marriage to Loretta Kieborz, May 29, 1960. To this union five boys were born, Robert, Joe, Daniel, Ronald and James. They moved to North Platte in 1968 where Nels taught heating, ventilation and air conditioning at Mid Plains Community College for 33 years. He also owned his own HVAC business in North Platte for many years.

Nels enjoyed music at all levels. He played for dances at the senior center starting with Butch Kilmer Band and ending with Golden Classics. In 1976, Nels and his Uncle Charlie Pettis, were chosen to represent Nebraska at the Smithsonian for a Bicentennial Celebration. He loved Blue Grass music, playing with the Sandy Rivers Boys for 10 years .He was inducted into the Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame in 2013. Nels was a master luthier, working on all musical instruments. He belonged to the old car club, building his late 1920’s Dodge Brothers car. He enjoyed hunting and taught hunters safety courses. He was an active member of the Wesleyan Church and most recently Bethel Church. Nels lived a full life and everything he did was geared towards his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Loretta; his parents and a sister, Wanda Seevers.

Nels is survived by his sons, Robert (Judy) Clang of North Platte, Joe (Yvonne) Clang of North Platte, Daniel (Tamara) Clang of Greeley, CO, Ronald (Marjorie) Clang of Colorado Springs, CO and James (Stefini) Clang of Broken Bow; grandchildren, Larry, David (Tina), Jamdan, Aaron (Sara), Caala, Emma, Matthew, Renee, Timothy, Jonathan, Benjamin, Brandon (Nichelle), Tasha, Abigail (Camron), Guydon and Charlie; great grandchildren, Gavin, Baylee, Rowan, Fynlee, Joseph, Parker, Brody, Miley, Ella and Hazel; brothers, Fred(Laura Mae) Clang of North Platte and Don Clang of Denver, CO ; sisters, Vera Veith of North Platte, Clara (Jack) Connely of York.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his name. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 16, at Bethel Church. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 15 from 1 -7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m. at Carpenter memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.

 

Hilda M. Jeffers, 90, of North Platte, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.

Hilda was born September 18, 1928, to William and Gertrude (Paitz) Gibbons north of Kearney.  She attended Pleasanton School and graduated from there in 1945 then went to Kearney State College for a year, earning her teaching certificate and later received her BA in Elementary Education. Hilda taught country school in Buffalo County.  She later taught in Lincoln County at Osgood Elementary for many years then went on to teach at McDaid Elementary for 20 years.

On June 7, 1950, Hilda was united in marriage to Rexford Lee ‘Si’ Jeffers at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Prairie Center, Nebraska.  They eventually settled in North Platte with Si’s job on the railroad and raised three children.

After retiring from teaching, Hilda helped at the Senior Center delivering Meals on Wheels.  She enjoyed doing needle work and many other crafts as well as camping trips with Si.  Hilda loved her family and being with friends.  She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and volunteered at the Bargain Bin.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Si, of North Platte; children, Sylvia Thornton, of McCook, Colleen (Jim) Larsen, of North Platte and Gary Jeffers, of Ozark, Missouri; grandchildren, Gianna (Luis) Nolda, Jessamy Thornton (Mike Generette), Micah Larsen, Jeremy (Carolyn) Larsen, Brian (Toshanna) Jeffers and Christina (Thomas) Dodson; great-grandchildren, Steffani, Lexis, Evie, Henry, Harmony, Alexia and Stephen; and other family members.

Hilda was preceded in death by her parents, William and Gertrude Gibbons; brothers, Paul and Dennis Gibbons; sister, Irene Macek; and infant sister, Margaret.

Cremation was chosen.  A gathering of family and friends will be Monday, May 13th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jeffer’s home, 2317 Anna Avenue. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to St. Patrick’s Catholic School Endowment Fund.  The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or
at the house.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie J. Maline, 92, of Gothenburg, Nebraska died on May 7, 2019 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bonnie Jean was born on May 5, 1927 to Ernest and Cora (Kilmer) Purcell at Arnold, Nebraska, arriving with her twin sister Betty Ieleen. They were the babies of the family, joining their three older brothers and a half sister. They grew up on the farm southwest of Arnold. In 1945, Bonnie and Betty graduated from Arnold High School. Being twins, they did everything together, even getting married on the same day, February 13, 1949. They had a beautiful double wedding as Bonnie married Wayne Maline and Betty married Leland Larreau. It was hard on their dad to walk them down the isle, one on each arm, and give them away.

Bonnie and Wayne made their home north of Gothenburg and were blessed with three children, Sandy, Kay and Tim. Bonnie’s life was spent being a busy farm wife and mother. She was a great cook. In fact, it seemed like she was always cooking! Something she was known for by her kids and grandkids. She grew and canned a lot of produce, raised and froze chickens, always working, busy all day long.

One of her great loves was working for her church. She was a member of the Gothenburg Seventh Day Adventist Church. She held nearly every office over the years, including working on the church’s “Dorcus Society” where used clothing was given away.

Bonnie and Wayne left the farm and moved into Gothenburg in 1997. They had only lived there for four months when Wayne had a stroke. The next eight months were spent lovingly caring for him until he passed away in October of 1997. He was just 69 years old. Bonnie now had lots of time to fill as she lived another 21 years. She enjoyed her many nice neighbors on 17th Street. Then it came time for her to downsize, and she moved into Hillcrest Retirement Apartments, where she lived for the next nine years. She loved it there and made many friends and enjoyed all the activities.

Bonnie remained healthy and active past the age of 90. Still driving around town and baking pies and other goodies for potluck dinners. She moved into Hilltop nursing home as a result of a back fracture and remained there for a year and a half. She made many friends there of both residents and staff. Bonnie suffered a fall that took her to Lincoln where she passed away. She was loved by many and will be missed.

Bonnie is survived by her children: Sandy Bosch and her children Stacie (John) Harrington and Kelly Bosch; Kay (Rob) Johns and their children, Jessie (Bryan) Dodds and Holly (Nate) Buss; and Tim (Tricia) Maline and their children, Peyton (Korey) Ahlenstorf, Hailey (Hayden) Gibson and Courtney Maline; nine great grandchildren: Joshua, Matthew, Michael, and Brandon Harrington, Macy and Gavin Dodds, Keaton, Brinley and Tycen Buss; and her sister-in-law Carmen Purcell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Cora, her husband Wayne, son-in-law Tom; sisters Betty, Zolmia and baby Hazel; brothers Wilber, Edward (Barbara) and Duane (Eileen); brothers-in-law Leland Larreau and John Horn.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street, Gothenburg, Nebraska on Saturday, May 11, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to f:00 p.m.

Funeral Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel on Monday, May 13, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Joseph Carty officiating.

Internment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Amazing Facts, PO Box 1058, Roseville, California 95678.