Carol I. Cope, philanthropic friend of Kearney, died Sept. 13, 2012, at her home on the evening of her 103rd birthday.
Carol Cope was born Sept. 13, 1909, in Tate to Frank Joseph and Marilena Schrepel. She graduated from Burchard High School in Burchard in 1926. Carol received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She taught music in North Platte and Lincoln and later moved to California where she was a professional piano accompanist while working on a master’s degree in music, which she received from USC.
Carol and Ron Cope were united in marriage on June 21, 1939, at St. Anthony Church, Steinauer. Carol and Ron moved to Kearney in 1940.
Carol and Ron owned and operated Claussens and Famous Shoe Stores in Kearney for 30 years. They also had stores in Lexington, North Platte and Holdrege. In addition, they hosted a weekly radio program, “Calling at Claussens,” for 19 years, where listeners enjoyed hearing about trends in shoes.
Her memory is honored by her brother-in-law Rollie Ayres, Lincoln; nieces Deb Burkey, Hickman, Gerri Cope-Welden, North Platte; nephews, Bob Dingwell, Bellville, Ill., Jim Dingwell and Tom Dingwell, both of Lincoln; her godchild, Mary Lee Swendsen, of Edina, Minn,; and a community of friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ron; her parents; brother, Arthur and sister-in-law Margaret Schrepel; sister-in-law, Betty (Cope) Ayres; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Evelyn Cope, Paul and Eileen Cope and Melvin and Virginia (Cope) Thiemann; in addition, her canine companions; Judy, Tupper I and Tupper II.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. today, at St. James Catholic Church. There will be no public visitation, the casket will be closed. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 19, at St. James Catholic Church, 3801 Avenue A, Kearney. Presiding will be the Rev. Joe Hannappel. Private burial will be at the Kearney Cemetery at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to St. James Catholic Church, the Fort Kearney Chapter of the American Red Cross or the donor’s choice.
Visit www.hlmkfuneral .com to leave a message of condolence, tribute or memory.
Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services, Kearney is in charge of arrangements.

Maria Goldsmith, age 89, of North Platte, passed away September 16, 2012 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Maria was born May 26, 1923 in Ruhpolding, Bavaria to Leo and Theresa Hallweger Gastager.
She met Floyd V. Goldsmith during WWII and they were married in Norton, Kansas on March 23, 1947. Maria worked as the Head Banquet Waitress at the Holiday Inn for 27 years. She was a member of the Does, American Legion and Moose Auxiliary.
Survivors include her sister, Johanna Bagenski of Rhode Island; numerous nieces and nephews, including Werner Ultsch of Munich, Germany.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Floyd; daughter, Yvonne Goldsmith; infant sons, Phillip and Michael; sister, Luise Ultsch; and a brother Leo Jr.
Memorials may be made in her memory and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend James Golka officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte City Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Terry LaVern Oman, 67, of Kearney, NE formerly of North Platte, NE died Thursday, September 13, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Terry was born May 20, 1945, at Lincoln, NE to Franklin Elmer and Ruth LaVerne Reinmiller Oman. The family moved to a farm six miles south of Brady, NE in 1949 and he graduated from Brady High School in 1963 then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Terry completed Automotive Repair Training in the U.S. Army at Aberdeen, MD while he served his country during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1970. He also attended Grand Island Community College and North Platte Community College where he took many classes in Real Estate and Life Underwriting.

On May 22, 1965, Terry married Barbara Buresh at Osceola, NE. On July 9, 1988, Terry married Virginia Assarsson at Stapleton, NE. Terry was a home builder in Polk County and a motel owner in North Platte and Gretna, NE.

Terry was American Legion Post Commander at Stromsburg in 1978, charter member of the Stromsburg Jaycees and a past member of the North Platte Noon Rotary Club. He was a member of the Kearney Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion Post at Stromsburg, the Tehama Shrine in Hastings and was a Master Mason at Lodge #32 AF & AM at North Platte and a Past President of the North Platte Shrine Club. Terry was also a member of the Goldwing Touring Assoc., Harley Owners Group, the National, MN, KS, NE Cushman Motor Scooters Clubs, National Studebakers Drivers Club and the First Presbyterian Church.

Terry liked spending time repairing, rebuilding or adding safety (chrome) equipment to his toys. He liked motorcycles, classic cars, Cushman Scooters and anything with a motor and wheels. He will miss his motorcycle friends. Terry also enjoyed trips with the RV and attending country western dances or live entertainment anytime they could. He was the owner of many automobiles and collectibles and never wanted to part with any of them. Being self employed was hard for Terry to have close friends. His wife of 24 years was his best friend and the love of his life.

Terry is survived by his wife, Virginia, of Kearney, and their children, Kevin Oman, of Austin, TX, Melissa (Larry) Stacy, of North Platte, Erin Berryman, of Omaha, NE, Bill (Debra) Assarsson, of Ainsworth, NE and Clinton (Becky) Assarsson, of Valentine, NE; and his parents, Franklin and LaVerne, of North Platte. Other survivors include his brother, Dean (Linda) Oman, of North Platte; twin sisters, Debbie (Steve) Olson, of Minden, NE and Darice (Raymond) Sunstrom, of North Platte; along with 15 grandchildren and a granddaughter-in-law; many cousins, nephews, nieces and other family and friends.

Terry was preceded in death by his grandson, Lee Roy Assarsson; grandparents, Elmer and Anna Oman and Conrad and Nellie Reinmiller.

Funeral service with Masonic Rites will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 20, 2012, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore with Pastor Polly K. Deppen officiating. Casual attire is requested. Burial will be 12:30 p.m. in the Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg, NE. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com and memorials are suggested to your local animal shelter in lieu of flowers. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.