Jeannette Joan Florom, age 77 of North Platte, passed away Wednesday February 11, 2015.
Jeannette was born on August 23, 1937 in Onawa, IA to Milan “Mike” and Margaruite (Nunnenkamp) Gayman. The family moved to North Platte in the 40s and she graduated from North Platte High School in 1955. After graduation, she attended business school in North Platte and began working at McDonald State Bank. She married Harvey Florom on March 25, 1956 at the First Baptist Church. After they were married, she worked for a while as a bookkeeper for Cornhusker Tractor and Equipment before going to work as the bookkeeper for her father at Gayman Sand and Gravel. She and Harvey worked together at Gayman Sand and Gravel and bought the business in 1973. In 1994 they retired and sold the company and spent time traveling and being with their grandchildren. For 18 years they enjoyed their time as Snowbirds in Arizona. Jeannette was a member of First Baptist Church, a Board member for the Dreamland Villa Art Club of Mesa, AZ, part of the Lincoln County Voting Board, Member of the Flatlanders Car Club, Scout Leader when Kent was young, and involved in 4H with the girls. She was very loving and family oriented; she won awards for her art, enjoyed flower gardening and spending time at the cabin with her family.
Jeannette is survived by her husband Harvey of North Platte; children Kent (Kim) Florom of North Platte, Lori (Rick) Hill of North Platte, Jodi (Scott) Erickson of Horton, KS; 7 grandchilden Troy (Sarah Agee) Lieberth of St. Joseph, MO, Geoffery Florom of Kearney, Megan (Travis) George of Atchison, KS, Jaymie (Jeremy) Brown of North Platte, Amanda Erickson of Horton, KS, Bailey Florom of Kearney, Hannah Erickson of Horton, KS; 3 great grandchildren Bryer Brown, Brogan Brown, Kayley Erickson; 1 sister Beverly Dorian of Missoula, MT; sister-in-law Virginia “Ginger” Bybee of North Platte; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Gary Gayman; and a nephew Mike Trott.
Memorials are suggested to the Prairie Arts Center or the Callihan Cancer Center and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday February 16, 2015 at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Dave Logsdon officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book Sunday February 15, 2015 from noon until 6:00 p.m.at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Rogene Louise Carlson Carlyle, 84, of North Platte, passed away February 10, 2015 at her home. She was born November 7, 1930 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Carl and Blanch Carlson.
Rogene will be remembered for her dedication to her family and friends. She was the consummate volunteer, beginning with her work in the public schools, both in Grand Island and North Platte. She also served as a leader in the Girl Scouts and Cadet organizations. She donated countless hours to the Red Cross Blood Bank, the Lincoln County Museum, and sewed dozens of quilts for babies born at Great Plains Regional Hospital. Many hours were donated to the Union Pacific Old Timers organization in many different capacities, serving as President in 77-78. In 2006, Rogene participated in numerous volunteer activities for the North Platte Canteen celebration. She was a life-long learner taking many adult enrichment classes and helped with documentation at the museum. She was extremely creative, and made beautiful jewelry as well as many sewing projects and needle work.
Mrs. Carlyle was also a sportswoman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and won many awards in scuba diving competitions. She and her husband owned Roy’s Dive Shop for many years in Grand Island. With her family, she enjoyed camping, boating and exploring. Other interests included photography and compiling a family history. Friends and family enjoyed getting her handmade Christmas cards each year and she will be missed at the “Breakfast club” by her dear friends.
Survivors include her loving husband of 67 years, Walter of North Platte; children, Terrylene (Bruce) Wheeler, Cristy (William) Jokerst, and Danny (Shirley) Carlyle; grandchildren, Jennie (Jim) Karros, Jesse and Jamie (Leah) Carlyle, and Mitchell and Samuel Wheeler; and great-grandchildren, Heaven Hutchison and Riggin Hutchison.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Hyle Carlson.
Cremation was chosen, graveside memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 16, 2015 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Duke Cancer Research Institute, 710 West Main Street, Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joan K. “Jodi” Craig, 75, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 11, 2015 at the Sutherland Care Center. She was born in the family home in Arnold, NE to Bert and Blanche (Daniels) Troyer on July 21, 1939. She attended schools in Portland, Oregon, Arnold Elementary, Pleasant Hill Country School and graduated with the class of 1957 at Arnold High School. On March 6, 1960, Jodi was married to David A. Craig in the Methodist Church in North Platte. Many years were spent volunteering, being a Cub Scout den mother, Campfire leader, president of Great Plains Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, baking cupcakes for the PTA and other organizations. She received a life membership pin to the PTA for her dedication to that group. She was past president of the Junior Oldtimers. She was also an active member of United Methodist Women. She attended classes at North Platte Community College and then was employed for a number of years at Internal Medicine Associates. Jodi was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Roy Troyer; and a brother-in-law, Gearld Steele. She is survived by her husband, Dave of North Platte; four children, Todd (Abby) Craig of California, Christine (Stan) Chmiel of Greeley, CO, David M. (Nancy) Craig of Colorado and Deb (Gale) Luenenborg of North Platte; nine grandchildren, Jennifer (Mike) Anderson, Dr. Charley (Jennifer) Craig, Sarah (Kody) Amor, Erica Chmiel, Craig (Cassi) Wieland, Annie (Geoff) Hughes, Jacob Craig, Jared Craig and Emily Luenenborg; 11 great grandchildren; her sister, Louise Steele; and a sister-in-law, Diane Finch Oerter. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Arnold Alumni, PO Box 21, Arnold, NE 69120 or United Methodist Women (UMW) c/o First United Methodist Church, North Platte or donor’s choice. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 14, 2015 at First United Methodist Church with Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Burial will be at North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.