Steven R. Splitt, 58, of North Platte, passed away August 15, 2013 at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1954 to William and Dorothy (Horner) Splitt at Nebraska City, NE. Steve grew up in Nebraska City and graduated in 1973. He started his employment with N.P.P.D. in Beatrice and transferred to Sutherland Gerald Gentleman, where he was currently the operations supervisor with 37 years of service. On Jan. 10, 1992, he was united in marriage to Judy Lashley. Steve loved Husker football and the N.Y. Yankees. His passion was on Splitt Creek Ranch, where he and Judy raised miniature Hereford’s. He was instrumental in the Youth Miniature Hereford Association with scholarships and other programs. He is survived by his wife, Judy of North Platte; children, Amie Splitt of Lincoln, Audrey (Jay) Ediger of North Platte, Kily (Shaun) Brott of North Platte and Briton (Kelli) Gorley of Lincoln; seven grandchildren; a brother, Dwight (Marni) Splitt of Hastings; a sister, Sharon (Ron) Buman of Florida; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Miniature Hereford Youth Foundation. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2013 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte. Inurnment will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at Lewiston Cemetery near Murray, NE. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Dolores Maureen Ullrich, 83, of North Platte, NE, passed away Friday, August 16, 2013, at her home.

Dolores was born July 30, 1930, to Walter and Jessica Louise Callaway Mitchell at Hershey, NE where she grew up and attended school up to the age of 11 when they moved to Alliance, NE. Dolores graduated from Alliance High School then attended Chadron State College for a semester.

On March 2, 1949, Dolores married Arthur LaVern Ullrich in Alliance where they made their home and raised their family. After Arthur retired they lived in Colorado, South Dakota, Texas and in several towns in western Nebraska before moving back to North Platte in 2006. Dolores enjoyed her flower garden and had a passion for roses.

She is survived by her husband, Arthur, Sr., of North Platte; four sons, John (Sue) Ullrich, of Gillette, WY, Artie (Karen) Ullrich, of Omaha, NE, Steve (Aida) Ullrich, of North Platte and Alan (Erica) Ullrich, of Hemmingford, NE; two daughters, Roxanne Ullrich, of Chadron, NE, and Hayley Bacon (fiancé, Stuart Shubert), of North Platte; 36 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 13 great great-grandchildren; and other family.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Jessica Mitchell; and a brother, Donald Mitchell.

Cremation was chosen and a private family service will be held. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Dr. Albert Henry Raetz, 87, of North Platte, NE, died Thursday, August 15, 2013, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Albert was born November 10, 1925, to Ferdinand John and Vera Belle Stanley Raetz at North Platte where he grew up. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1943 and joined the U.S. Navy six months later. Following his discharge in 1946 he returned home and worked as a Signal Man for the Union Pacific Railroad. A short time later he attended the Los Angeles School of Optometry, graduating in 1952. Dr. Raetz returned to North Platte where he started his optometry practice. He retired from there in 1987.

On June 3, 1951, Albert married Helen Jean Nelson at Columbus, NE and they made their home in North Platte where they raised their family. He enjoyed golfing at Iron Eagle and playing bridge. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Flatrock Duplicate Bridge Club and had earned his Life Master Duplicate Bridge Certificate.

Albert is survived by his wife of 62 years, Helen, of North Platte; sons, Albert “Bradley” Raetz (Katherine Casey), of West Palm Beach, FL, and Stanley (Elizabeth) Raetz, of Lincoln, NE; two grandchildren, Sam and Rex Raetz, of Lincoln; two brothers, Gibbs Raetz, of California and Richard (Ruth) Raetz, of Chevy Chase, MD; and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister.

Cremation was chosen. Private family inurnment with military honors will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Polly K. Deppen-Williams officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or before service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer’s Association. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.