James Allen Kruback, 71, of North Platte passed away January 18, 2016 in North Platte. He was born in Oxford, Nebraska on April 19, 1944 to Ralph and Merna (Dawson) Kruback. He graduated from Bertrand High School in 1963 then served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1964-1968 on USS Coral Sea. Shortly before being discharged he married Sandra Smith on April 18, 1968 in San Jose, CA. The couple lived in Toledo, Ohio where he attended meat cutting school, then moved to Curtis where Jim worked in a grocery store. They later move to North Platte where Jim hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad. After 3 years they moved to Hershey where they raised their family, moving back to North Platte in 1993.
The center of Jim’s life was his family, watching his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and woodworking.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Survivors include his wife, Sandra of North Platte; daughters, Brenda (Cory) Johnson of Hershey and Lisa of North Platte; sisters, Janet (Jack) Hall and Marilyn (Ed) Sage all of Arizona; grandchildren, Hannah & Tyler Johnson and MaKaileigh; and a mother-in-law, Jane Smith of North Platte.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother and sister-in-law, Richard (Delores) Kruback.
Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Harold D. “Hal” VonBehren, age 65, of North Platte, died January 18, 2016 at Centennial Park. He was born on March 25, 1950 in North Platte to Harold H. and Annette (Razes) VonBehren.
Hal graduated from North Platte High School in 1968. He hired on to the UPRR as a Brakeman/ Conductor, working for 34 years, retiring in 2010. He enjoyed refurbishing old cars, watching western movies, Husker football and NASCAR. He loved his dog Nikki.
Survivors include his children, Scott VonBehren of Lincoln, Greg (Heather) VonBehren of Rockville, MD, Heidi (Dan) Ertz of Omaha, and Brooke (Justin) Janas of North Platte; a brother, Ron (Una) VonBehren of Grand Island; a sister, Georgina (Dave) Geise of Lincoln; grandchildren, Josh Ertz, Kaeleigh Ertz, Alex VonBehren, Tate Janas, Ella Janas, and Jacoby Janas. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial has been established to Hospice or to Fur the Love of Paws. Online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday January 22, 2016 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Isabelle M. “Mary” Chada, 82, of North Platte, passed away Jan. 16, 2016 at her daughters’ home. She was born July 25, 1933 to Joseph Dewey and Amy Mabel (Trollope) Leach near Loomis in Phelps County. Mary was raised on a farm in Phelps County. She was united in marriage to Basel Chada, he passed away in 2000. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Mary loved fishing and camping. She is survived by her two daughters, Teresa Haddan and Amy Norrie; two sisters, Dorothy Bachman and Elta Kern; one brother, Ervin Leach; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three sons, Roger Thomas, Tommy Chada and Roy Curtis Thomas; siblings, Paige Leach, Fern Conant, Lloyd Leach, Harold Leach and Charles Leach. A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Services will be 11:00am Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be at a later date at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday and Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.