June Rose Sowle, age 72 of North Platte, peacefully passed away Sunday March 1, 2015 at Great Plains Regional Hospital with her family by her bedside, after a courageous five year battle with cancer.
June was born October 4, 1942 in Morris Run, PA to Campbell and Melvina Mae (Molyneaux) Lowrey. She lived in Fremont, CA where she met and married her beloved husband of 18 years, Tom Sowle, before moving to North Platte where they became buffalo ranchers. She was a wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a dear friend to many. Although she was a private person, she was dedicated to making the lives of everyone she touched happier and more fulfilling. She was a devout Christian and loved dancing, decorating, shopping and country music. She was a deeply honest, caring, giving, selfless person; an extremely strong and courageous woman; June was the cornerstone of the family she loved so dearly.
June is survived by her husband James Thomas “Tom” Sowle of North Platte; children Vince (Patty) Kramer of CA, Wanda (Brian) Weaver of PA, Susie (Mario) Kramer of CA, Karen Hackman of NJ, Russell Kramer of CA and Sharon (Lamont Porter) Kramer of CA; step-children Kathy Sowle and Tom Sowle Jr. of CA; 27 grandchildren and great grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center, 601 West Leota St., North Platte, NE 69101, and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. A memorial service and inurnment will be held in California at a later date. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Frank Ernest Foster, 66, of North Platte, NE, passed away at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 1, 2015.

Frank was born August 14, 1948, to Frank and Elsie Mae North Foster at Grand Island, NE. He grew up in Grand Island and North Platte where he attended school. Frank worked at the Tomahawk Truck Stop before going to work at the Ammunition Depot in Hastings, NE.

In May of 1968 Frank joined the US Army and served in Germany with the 3rd Infantry as a tank driver. Following his discharge in 1970, he met Alice Castor and her two boys, Mike and Jobe. They married in 1971 and to this union his sons, Stacy and Frank, were born. Frank and Alice later divorced.

Frank then met Barbara Sands and her two children, Christina and Michael. Frank and Barb were married on February 5, 1983, and had a son, Gavin. The family made their home in North Platte where Frank worked various jobs in the area and enjoyed his favorite pastime of trading cars. He loved to fix up old cars and give them his special touch.

Frank was a “jack of all trades” who could fix anything in creative ways. He loved to camp and fish and was always in pursuit of the “Big One”. Frank also loved dogs, especially his trusty sidekick Otis, who was always at his side. He enjoyed visiting with others, drinking coffee or having a few beers and reminiscing about the good-old days. Frank was and always will be Barb’s hero.

Frank leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Barb, of North Platte; his children, Christina Skrtich (significant other, Jeff Nelson), Michael Sands and Gavin Foster, of North Platte, Stacy (Theresa) Foster, of Sutherland, NE, and Frank Foster, Jr., of Lincoln, NE; 11 grandchildren including his special granddaughters, Jordan, Elizabeth and Mackenzie Skrtich; three brothers, Doug (Vera) Foster, Tom (Missy) Foster and Daryl Foster, all of North Platte; sisters, Shirley Schirmer (special friend, Andy Perry), of Kearney, NE, and Coreen Cooper (special friend, Oney Crane), Marsha (Ron) Daly, and Becky Foster, all of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elsie; and sisters, Holly Smith and Jackie Boe.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. The family has established a memorial.

James Richard Atkinson, Sr., 79 years, a longtime resident of North Platte, NE, passed away at home in February 2015.

Jim was born March 15, 1935, in Houston, PA. He was the youngest child of Charles and Rowene (Fife) Atkinson. Jim grew up in Houston and graduated from Chartiers-Houston High School in 1953. He then joined the US Army, serving most of his term of duty in Occupied Japan.

Following his discharge in 1956 Jim moved to Painesville, OH and worked for Western Union for over 25 years. On April 20, 1957, Jim married Anna Tolbert at Ruff Creek, PA, and they later divorced.

Jim married Linda Bringewatt on June 27, 1971, in North Platte where they made their home. Linda passed away on November 14, 1989. After an early retirement, Jim drove a truck for many years, and most recently worked as a mechanic for Bob Spady Buick-GMC.

Jim was a member of the Moose Lodge #551, American Legion Post #181, V.F.W. Post #1504 and F.O. Eagles #2839. He was also a life member of the Nebraska AmVets. He will be greatly missed by his many friends at the Moose Lodge and the VFW in North Platte.

Jim is survived by his four children, Cheryl ‘Cherie’ (John) Clark, of Morrisville, NC, Rhonda (Bruce) Winn, of McCool Junction, NE, James Richard, Jr. ‘Rick’ Atkinson, of Painesville, OH, and William Henry ‘Willie’ Atkinson, of Nickerson, KS; four grandchildren, Damon (Shelby) Winn, Shelby Winn, Dustin Pinneke, Brody Atkinson; a great-granddaughter, Madilynn Winn; his three sisters, Elizabeth Anderson, of Buena Vista, CO, Louise Carroll, of Mason, OH, and Charlotte Fritz of Campbell, CA; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and other family.

Along with his wife, Linda, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, David; and parents, Charles and Rowene.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The casket will be closed. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. The family has established a memorial.