Steven P. Gastineau, 50, of North Platte, NE passed away July 20, 2014 at his sisters, Peggy’s home among his sisters and children. Steven had lost his hard battle with cancer.
Steven has born in North Platte to Floyd and Patricia Negley/Gastineau on November 1, 1963. He lived in North Platte his whole life. Steven married Rita R. Dolly in North Platte in 1991. Born to this union was one child, Tasha Lynn Gastineau. Born in another union with Brenda Fillmore were two children, Patrick Dale Gastineau and Daylon Isaac Gastineau.
Steven made his living working at Circle C South in the maintenance department, Central Nebraska Packing, and Kelley’s Custom Pack both as a butcher.
Steven had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed listening to Elvis Presley, which was his idol, and other music. He also enjoyed playing pool and dancing.
Survivors include sisters and brother, Lynn Allen, Jamie Gastineau, Peggy (LeRoy) Gray, and Karen (Duffy) Hopkins. He had many nieces and nephews.
Steven was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Patricia Gastineau; brothers, Floyd Ray (Butch) Gastineau, and Robbin Gastineau.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 3:00 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Pastor Ben Schumacher officiating. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Gregory ‘Kent’ Hothan, 63, of Placitas, NM, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away at his home Friday, July 11, 2014.

Kent was born January 24, 1951, to C.J. ‘Shorty’ and Rose Rogers Hothan in Julesburg, CO. He grew up in Big Springs, NE, Rawlins, WY and Kearney, NE. Kent graduated from Kearney High School then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte where he worked for the Maintenance of Way and was Weed Spray Train Supervisor.

Kent later worked in construction, did carpenter work, laid tile and especially enjoyed adobe plastering work. Along with the help of many friends and family, Kent was able to use his skills to build a beautiful home for his ever growing family in New Mexico. Kent provided for his family which he loved more than anything. He also enjoyed living as an old hippie. His favorite expression was “The Hippies Were Right!”

He leaves behind his wife, Mary McDonald, of Placitas, NM; their children, Matthew, Mariah, Claire and Carolyn Hothan; his daughters, Amber Kliss and Clea Hall; five grandchildren, Aurelia Kliss, Amren Hartleigh, Landon and Wes Colwell, Rowan Cornelison; three brothers, Fred (Theo Marie) Hothan, of Centennial, CO, Lonnie (Barb) Hothan, of Ogallala, NE and Lynn (Boni) Hothan, of Hershey, NE; a sister-in-law, Sharon Hothan, of Magungie, PA; his aunt, Ruby Porter, of Julesburg, CO; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

Kent was preceded in death by his parents, Shorty and Rose Hothan; a brother, Gary Hothan; and two sisters-in-law, Helen and Mary Hothan.

Cremation was chosen. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Kent’s house in Placitas on Saturday, July 26, 2014. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Wynona Rose Grandel, 78, of North Platte, NE, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2014, at Bryan East Hospital in Lincoln, NE.

Wynona was born April 3, 1936, to Elmer F. and Rose E. Brees Bowker at Haigler, NE. She grew up in Big Springs, NE where she graduated from high school in 1954. Wynona worked in a cafe owned by her parents and that is where she met her future husband, Edward Lee Grandel.

On February 12, 1956, Wynona and Ed were married in Big Springs and made their home there until moving to North Platte in 1962. Wynona continued to work as a waitress at Perkins for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church where she was very active and involved with several support groups. Wynona was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and a special friend to many.

She will be missed by her husband of 58 years, Ed, and their son, David (Joni) Grandel, all of North Platte; four grandchildren, Chris Grandel, Zach (Sarah) Grandel, Zane (Sarah) Grandel and Amanda Grandel; her step grandchildren, Samantha and Cody Murrain; 10 great-grandchildren, Alex, Gracie, Jaicen, David, Hanna, Carson, Gage, Bailey, Cole and Adam; her brother, Merl (Mary) Bowker, of Duluth, MN; two sisters-in-law, Clara (Serge) Dragutin, of California and Doris Bowker, of Julesburg, CO; many nieces, nephews and other family and her many special friends.

Wynona was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Murrain; her parents, Elmer and Rose Bowker; four brothers, Lloyd, Beryl, Warren and Gary Bowker; and a brother-in-law, Bob Grandel.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Timothy Adams officiating. Burial will follow at 11 a.m. (MT) in the Big Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.