Woody L. Whitson, 69, of North Platte, passed away October 26, 2013 at his home, after a battle with cancer. He was born April 19, 1944 to Woodrow and Marguarite (Seal) Whitson at Hollis, OK. Woody attended Dodson, Texas High School. At the age of 18, Woody moved to North Platte. He served in the United States Army and trained on a rifle team as a sharp shooter. Following his discharge, Woody returned to North Platte and worked as a brick layer, later operating his own construction company. On July 12, 1980, he was united in marriage to Kim Holsten at North Platte. He enjoyed shooting trap, making clocks and various woodworking projects, pool league and working on computers after his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Kim of North Platte; a son, Chase of North Platte; daughter, Neelie Witthuhn; grandchildren, Gage and Daejah ; two brothers, Jerry (Sandy) Whitson of North Platte and Ken Whitson of Erick, OK; a sister, Alice (Paul) Burch of Amarillo, TX; three nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Harold Rhea officiating. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside. Visitation will be from 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Tuesday with family receiving friends from 5 to 6pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Frank E. Savage, age 80, of North Platte, passed away October 27, 2013 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. Frank was born January 25, 1933 in Wellfleet, NE to Harold “Shorty” and Laura Wolcott Savage. He attended school in North Platte. Frank served in the United States Army. On December 13, 1952 in Kearney, NE he married Colleen Smith. After his discharge from the Army the couple resided in North Platte, where Frank worked for Central Nebraska Pack Company for many years until his retirement. He enjoyed his coffee group and watching people.
Survivors include his wife, Colleen of North Platte; children, Carol (Larry) Hemenway of Paxton, Connie (Bill) Thrash, Frank (Deanna) Savage and Rhonda (Craig) Warneke all of North Platte; siblings, William (Vera) Savage of Huntsville, AL, Roberta Barkeloo of FL, Wes (Carol) Meyer and Bob Meyer all of North Platte; grandchildren, Denny Thrash of KS, Tina (Tony) Holm of Sutherland and Elizabeth McDaniel of MO; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marilyn Louise Gottfried and Eva MacDonald; and an infant brother, Ronald Poe.
Memorials may be made to the Callihan Cancer Center and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2013 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Mike Wing officiating. Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today and Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon M. Neill, 77, of North Platte, NE, died Friday, October 25, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Sharon was born June 19, 1936, at Tecumseh, NE to Alex and Clara Evelyn Glombitza Goracke. She grew up around the Beatrice, NE area and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1954.

On November 12, 1954, Sharon married Robert William Neill in Lincoln, NE. They lived in Kearney and Broken Bow, NE before moving to North Platte in the late ’50’s. Sharon worked in the office at Memorial Hospital, the University of Nebraska Extension Office and later in the County Assessor’s Office at the Lincoln County Court House from which she retired. Following her retirement, Sharon and Bob headed South for the winters and traveled extensively.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and the Moose and Eagle Auxiliaries. Sharon was also active in a camping club, the Rock and Mineral Society and the Callahan Cancer Center Survivors’ Painting Class. She liked sewing and water color painting. Sharon also enjoyed gardening, camping, rock collecting and spending time with her dogs.

Survivors include her children, Robert Neill, of Denver, CO, Debbie (Rick) Hamilton, of Odgen, IA, Judy Golden, of Charles Town, WV, and Lisa (Mike) Campbell and Melinda Tyler, all of North Platte; eight grandchildren, Lindsey and Myla Neill, Katie and Lexi Hamilton, Clara Golden, Derek Campbell, Megan Campbell-Hazen and Jaimen Campbell; two great-grandchildren, Leah and Gavyn Hazen; and other family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; and her parents, Alex and Clara Goracke.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2013, at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore with Pastor D. Robin Storer officiating. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Animal Rescue of Kindness (A.R.K.) in North Platte. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements.