January 2015 – Page 54 – North Platte Post Archive

Delores Loraine Spaulding

Posted on January 12, 2015

Delores Loraine Spaulding, 79 years, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

Delores was born February 28, 1935, to Howard and Agnes Porter Royer at Plattsmouth, NE where she grew up and attended school. Delores later moved to Omaha, NE.

In 1976, Delores married Jim Spaulding, Jr. in North Dakota and they soon made their home in Boxholm, IA. Following Jim’s death in 1982, Delores moved to North Platte with her children, Al and Ruth, to be closer to her daughter, Kathy.

When the kids were younger, Delores was a Den Mother and a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She was a member of the Harvest Christian Fellowship and RSVP, and a life member of the PTA. Delores loved her grandkids and helped other children as a foster grandmother. She was always willing to help and put others first.

Delores is survived by her daughters, Kathy (Rich) Huff and Ruth (Mike) Kurth, all of North Platte; sons, John (Yim) Furchert, of Edgewood, MD, Duke Furchert, of Dickinson, ND, Mike Furchert, of Waxahachie, TX, and Al Furchert, of North Platte; and three sisters, Arlene Egli and June (Lefty) Kissinger, all of Oregon, and Jeanne Moore, of Omaha.

She will also be missed by her 16 grandchildren, Penny, Delores, Sabrina, Nicole, Connor, Ellie, Mickey, Jerry, Ashley, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, Joette, Sierra, Tori, Mason and Rylee; 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

Delores was preceded in death by her husband, James, Jr.; a son, Nick Furchert; a grandson, John; her parents, Howard and Agnes Royer; and two sisters, Darlene Englebritsen and Ila Kahm.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Harvest Christian Fellowship with Pastor Jeremy Rienke officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Iowa. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with family greeting friends from 5 to 8 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Memorials are suggested to the Harvest Christian Fellowship or the North Platte Community Daycare. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

John R. DeBrie

Posted on January 12, 2015

John R. DeBrie died Jan. 6, 2015, at North Platte Care Center. He was born Dec. 21, 1928, in Gibbon to Amiel and Ora DeBrie. John served in the United States Army. He had various jobs during his lifetime, some being erecting radio towers, Sutherland Power Plant, stone foundation work and hauling mail in Nebraska and Colorado. Johnny was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous for many years. Johnny was a simple man. He had a love for children and a good joke to tell. A special thank you to the “Angels” at Premier Estates and North Platte Care Center for their love and care for Johnny. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and one sister. Survivors include his close family, Joan (Martin) Amweg, John (Peggy) Martin, Mike (Melanie) Martin, Janalee (Eddie) Hanson and other distant relatives. Cremation was chosen. A private family burial will be at a later date at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Carpenter Memorial is in charge of arrangements.

72-Year-Old Beaten by Man Who Broke Into Western Iowa Home

Posted on January 12, 2015

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — A 72-year-old man has been beaten by a man who broke into his home in western Iowa.

Pottawattamie County Sheriff Jeff Danker says the man entered a house in the rural Honey Creek community north of Council Bluffs around 9 p.m. on Sunday. Danker says the man wore a black ski mask, black jacket and hood and used a weapon of some sort to beat Robert Bogar. Bogar’s wife was not injured.

The man left the house without taking anything. Bogar was taken to a hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.

No arrests have been reported.

Crash Into Garbage Truck Kills Grand Island Man

Posted on January 12, 2015

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 58-year-old Grand Island man has died after his car rammed into the back of a garbage truck.

Grand Island police say the accident happened around 6:15 a.m. Monday on West Highway 30. Police say Leo Mostek was driving east when his car struck the back of an eastbound truck that was waiting to turn left. Mostek, of Grand Island, was declared dead at the scene. The truck driver was taken to a hospital for treatment of back pain.

The accident is being investigated.

Man Shot While Taking Gun Away from Omaha Attacker

Posted on January 12, 2015

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Omaha authorities say a 35-year-old man was able to snatch the gun away from his attacker but was shot in the process.

Police say Orlando Zenteno was in critical condition on Sunday at an Omaha hospital but is expected to recover.

His alleged attacker has been arrested on suspicion of felony assault and use of a weapon to commit a felony. The 31-year-old man from Omaha is awaiting an appearance before a judge.

Officers found Zenteno after responding to early Sunday morning reports about a shooting. Zenteno told police that he and the 31-year-old were fighting and that he was shot while taking the gun away.

Massachusetts Doctor Who Beat Ebola Heads Back to Liberia

Posted on January 12, 2015

WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — A Massachusetts doctor cured of Ebola says he’s returning to the West African country where he contracted the deadly virus to help his overworked hospital colleagues.

Dr. Rick Sacra (SAY’-cruh), says he won’t normally be working directly with Ebola patients in Liberia but occasionally could be asked to do so. Doctors say he’s now immune to the disease.

Sacra’s wife, Debbie, says she’s glad he’ll only be gone about a month and understands his decision to return.

Sacra spoke Monday at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where he’s a professor. He travels to Liberia on Thursday.

He contracted Ebola in August and was released from an Omaha, Nebraska, hospital in September.

Sacra has worked for years at ELWA, a hospital in the Liberian capital run by the North Carolina-based Christian organization SIM.

This Week in Nebraska Athletics

Posted on January 12, 2015

Thursday, Jan. 15 Women’s Basketball Penn State (BTN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 6 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 15 Men’s Basketball at Wisconsin (ESPN2) at Madison, Wis. 8 p.m.

Fri.-Sun., Jan. 16-18 Bowling at Mid-Winter Classic at Jonesboro, Ark. Noon

Friday, Jan. 16 Track/Field Holiday Inn Invitational Devaney Indoor Track 4 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Rifle at West Virginia at Morgantown, W. Va. 8 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Track/Field Holiday Inn Invitational Devaney Indoor Track 11 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Men’s Tennis at Oklahoma State at Stillwater, Okla. 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Women’s Gymnastics Penn State (BTN) Devaney Center 3 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 17 Men’s Gymnastics at Rocky Mountain Open at Colorado Springs, Colo. 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 18 Rifle at Akron at Akron, Ohio 8 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 19 Women’s Basketball Purdue (BTN) Pinnacle Bank Arena 6 p.m.

Wyoming Teen Loses Bid for New Nebraska Murder Trial

Posted on January 12, 2015

GERING, Neb. (AP) — A Wyoming teenager has lost his bid for a new trial and is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 19 for killing a western Nebraska jailer.

Sixteen-year-old Dylan Cardeilhac, of Torrington, Wyoming, was convicted of second-degree murder for strangling Scotts Bluff County jailer Amanda Baker. On Friday a judge denied a motion that alleged jury misconduct at the original trial. Cardeilhac was 15 at the time of the Valentine’s Day attack last year.

Cardeilhac’s attorney says one juror acted out the jail cell strangulation for another juror, which the attorney said “did not accurately reflect the evidence at trial.”

Judge Travis O’Gorman rejected the motion, saying the re-enactment was simply a “critical examination of evidence” submitted at the trial and that an evidentiary hearing was unneeded.

Waverly Crash Leads to Felony DUI Arrest

Posted on January 12, 2015

WAVERLY, Neb.– A weekend crash on Highway 6 near Waverly in Lancaster County, led to the arrest of a Waverly man for felony 3^rd offense driving under the influence.

Just before 9:00 a.m., Sunday, January 11, the Nebraska State Patrol responded to a crash on Highway 6, near the Waverly I-80 westbound off-ramp. The investigation into the crash indicated a 2005 GMC Envoy, ran a red light, striking a 2004 Ford delivery van on the driver’s side. The van was turning left onto Highway 6 from the westbound I-80 exit ramp.

The driver of the Envoy, Matthew J. Runge, 30, of Waverly, was arrested and lodged in the Lancaster County Corrections on a charge of Felony 3^rd Offense Driving Under the Influence and Possession of Marijuana less than an Ounce.

The driver of the delivery van, Scott A. Spompinato, 44, of Ralston, was not injured. Both drivers were wearing seat belts.

AP Source: Jack Del Rio to get 2nd Interview with Raiders

Posted on January 12, 2015

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio will have a second interview with the Oakland Raiders for their head coaching job.

A person with knowledge of the plans said Monday that Del Rio will interview with Oakland on Tuesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team is not releasing details on interviews.

Del Rio met with Raiders owner Mark Davis during the Broncos’ bye week. With Denver being eliminated from the playoffs on Sunday, Del Rio is available for a second interview and will be able to sit down with general manager Reggie McKenzie as well.

Del Rio was head coach in Jacksonville for nine seasons before spending the past three as defensive coordinator in Denver.