Kristian Douglas “Kris” Woodhouse, 24, of North Platte, passed away Jan. 3, 2016, as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born to Aridria Smith and David Woodhouse on born Nov. 20, 1991, in Denver, Colorado. At the age of seven they moved to North Platte. At an early age, Kris captured the hearts of his family with a his favorite saying, “Luv em. Neck, hug, tiss. Mum muh muh.” Kris enjoyed the years he was in Boy Scouts. He attended North Platte High School.
Kris had a passion for hunting and the great outdoors and he felt like you could not get enough camo. Kris enjoyed crusin’ the ones with his family and friends, which later gave him a passion for working on cars. On May 11, 2013, he married the true love of his life, Brooke Volcek in North Platte. They moved to Missouri for a short time and then moved back to North Platte, prior to the birth of his twins. His greatest joy came with the birth of them, Ariah and Vincent, on March 4, 2015. Though a man of few words, his smile and hugs would say it all, especially when holding his children. Kris had a smile that could light up the room. He was a friend to many and enjoyed spending time with his friends. In Kris’ younger years he worked in the fast food industry, then as he got older worked a variety of construction jobs. He loved being a mechanic while living in Missouri. Kris worked at a ranch and enjoyed being outside, repairing fences and other miscellaneous jobs.
Kris was preceded in death by his uncle, Troy Bouzek, great-grandma, Marge Johnson, and great-grandpa, Fred Bouzek. He is survived by his wife, Brooke, of North Platte; his children, Ariah and Vincent Woodhouse, Kaiden Duggan and Maddox Westling; mother, Andria Smith; father, David Woodhouse; siblings, Gennaya, Lexius, Breanna, Tanner, Isabella, Sabastian, Kallie, Braidyn and Camiryn; grandparents; Karen Meade, Robert Wolf, Diane McDaniels; great-grandparent, Lorna Bouzek; aunts and uncles, Jamie (Kevin) Peters, Jake (Alicia) McDaniels, Debbie (Ben) Miyake, Mike, Ryan, Derek and Kyle Wolf and Cindy Marsh; in-laws, Joe (Denise) Volcek and Jenay (Dennis) Nelsen; other special family members, LuAnna Romero, Patrick and Mackenzie McDaniels, Kelsey Miyake-Williams and Megan Thibodeau;along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
So Kris, from your wife, and your extended family and friends, “It’s been a long day without you my friend. I’ll tell you all about it when I see you again.”
Memorials are suggested to the family to help with funeral expenses. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Bret Montgomery of the Valley Christian Church. Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will take place in Colorado at a later date. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Friday, Jan. 7-8, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Roberta “Bobbie” Jean Stenger, 88, of North Platte, passed away Jan. 6, 2016 at Great Plains Health. She was born Jan. 24, 1927 south of Maxwell, NE in Box Elder Canyon to Orin and Elna (Anderson) Robinson at their home. She grew up as a “boy” helping her Dad with farm work and working with cattle. She and her sister rode their pony to grade school and later attended North Platte High School. While taking the 11th and 12th grades years combined, she had to quit school and go home to help her Dad on the family farm, it was during war years and there was no help available. This background proved to be valuable as she married a local boy, who also farmed and ranched nearby. She was united in marriage to Lester V. Stenger on June 3, 1944 at Oberlin, KS. They had 54 years together before he passed away on August 13, 1998. They started their married life in Box Elder Canyon and later moved to the North Platte Valley, they built their home in 1955, where she was still living. Bobbie truly appreciated all the caring women and staff from Home Instead, who helped take good care of her over the past 10 years. She was blessed with two sons, Don and Loretta (Wilhelmson) Stenger that farm in the North Platte Valley and Vernon and Jackie (Collier) Stenger that ranch in Box Elder Canyon; three grandchildren, Julie (Greg) Kreutzer, Jeff (Julie Jo) Stenger and BJ Stenger all of North Platte; four great grandchildren, Brandon (Brittney) Stenger, Kayla Stenger and KyAnn and Kyndsay Kreutzer all of North Platte; a nephew, Larry (Linda) Montross of North Platte; a niece, Judy Mullen of North Platte; and several cousins in Nebraska and other states. She dearly loved her family and was always there for them. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a sister, Erma Wallace. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Heart Institute of North Platte. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 11, 2016 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Tim Eighmy officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.