Samuel S. Kamino, 93, of North Platte, passed away February 3, 2015 at Linden Court. He was born December 29, 1921 to Tomokichi and Sao (Takahashi) Kamino at Hershey, NE. In 1940, he graduated from Platte Valley High School and went on to graduate with the class of “44” from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture. Sam served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1946, then returned to the Platte Valley Community to farm, retiring in 1989. On January 28, 1956 Sam was united in marriage to Ruth Sera at All Saints Episcopal Church at Sterling, CO. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, Platte Valley School Board, Lincoln County Farm Bureau (Director), Diamond K Kiwanis Club (Director), Lincoln County Historical Society and American Legion Post #0163. Survivors include his wife, Ruth of North Platte; his daughter, Ann of Lincoln; his son, John (Miriam) Kamino of Snellville, GA; granddaughters, Angela and Allison; a sister, Mary Kogiku of Riverside, CA; and a sister-in-law, Helen Kamino of North Platte, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Hideo Kamino. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers or koden, memorials are suggested to Episcopal Church of Our Savior, Mid-Nebraska Community Foundation, or the University of Nebraska Foundation (Fund 7343). Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9:00a.m to 5:00 p.m. Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A private family service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2015. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Magdalena “Leni” Barner, age 90 formerly of Stapleton, passed away Thursday February 5, 2015.
Leni was born on January 23, 1925 in Oberursel, Germany to Johann and Bertha (Dietrich) Ruppel. She met her husband, Earl Dean Barner in Germany during WWII. They were married on December 23, 1952 in Frankfurt. They resided in Germany for a short time, then returned to the states, settling west of Stapleton on his family farm. They ran the farm until Earl Dean’s death in 2001. Leni moved to the High Rise Apartments in North Platte and made many friends. She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society, then attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte after her move. She always loved her cats and kittens, and enjoyed needlepoint and crocheting, sharing much of her work with friends and family.
Leni is survived by several nieces and nephews in Germany; many family members on the Barner side; as well as numerous friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Earl Dean; and her siblings in Germany.
Memorials are suggested to the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte, or St. John’s Catholic Church in Stapleton. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. A Christian Wake Service will be held 9:30 a.m. Saturday February 7, 2015, followed at 10:00 a.m. by Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend Michael Pampara as Celebrant. Burial will follow at the Loup Valley Cemetery in Stapleton. Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. Friday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Doris Lucille Buck, age 97 of North Platte, passed away Wednesday February 4, 2015 at Great Plains Health.
Doris was born on May 7, 1917 in York County, NE to Henry and Dena (Renquist) Swanson. She moved to Arthur County in 1925, attended country school through 8th grade and graduated from Arthur County High School in 1936. She married Keith Adkins and had a daughter Sharon. In 1940 she moved to North Platte. On September 2, 1967 she married Martin Buck in Ogallala, NE at the Methodist Church. She was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Esther-Lois Church Circle, Shrine Auxiliary, Social Order of Beauceant, BPO Does Drove #109 of which she was an officer for many years and president in 1980. She worked at Sears Roebuck & Co. from 1951 to 1977 when she retired. In recent years she spent many hours visiting friends and people in the care homes.
Doris is survived by her daughter Sharon (Don) Macke; stepson Gary (Helen) Buck; grandchildren Rick (Susan) Macke, Kathy Washington, Dawn McKay and Hal Macke; step grandsons Jeff (Bernadette) Buck and Jim (Julie) Buck; 8 great grand children; 6 great step grandchildren; and 8 great great grand children; sister-in-law Roselea Swanson; Anna Buck; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband Martin in 1992; her parents; brothers Virgil and Donald Dean Swanson; sisters Ione Loyd, Lola Aufdengarten and Lois Walz; an infant brother and 2 infant sisters.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday February 7, 2015 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Reverend Frank Fitch III officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.