Sidney J. Kibler Jr. (Papa Sid), age 56, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Sunday January 31, 2016, at his residence.

Sidney was born June 14, 1959, in LaJunta, Colorado, to the late Sidney J. Sr. and Polly Porter Kibler. He grew up in North Platte, Nebraska.  He was an Electrician for IBEW.

Survivors include daughter, Kacie Kibler and her daughter, Alina, of Council Bluffs;  former wife, Brenda Kibler, of North Platte; brothers, Rusty (Brenda) Huff, of Gothenburg, Neb., Jim Huff, of Tenn., Jay Huff and Sam Kibler, both of North Platte; sister, Paula (Tom) Richardson, of Nevada.

Visitation Thursday, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Cutler-O’Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Cremation will follow the visitation.

Vernon George Yanney, 88, passed away on January 29th, 2016, after being in declining health for many years. Vernon was born on July 6, 1927, to Elias K. Yanney and Mary H. (Abraham) Yanney in Kearney, Nebraska.
He graduated from Kearney High School in 1945. Vernon was a life-long drummer, and as young man was a member of the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps. They won state competition to represent Nebraska in national competition in New York City. Vernon won national awards as a drummer.
He was drafted into military service shortly after graduating from high school. Vernon served in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific Theater from 1945-1946, serving as a teletype operator for most of that time.
Upon returning from his military service, Vernon enrolled in what was then Kearney State Teacher’s College, and obtained his B.A degree in Education in 1950, and later his Master’s Degree in 1958. He completed his Specialist Degree in Educational Administration at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in 1965.
Vernon married Lena K. Jacob on October 19, 1952 at St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney.
Vernon worked for Safeway Stores in Kearney from 1950-1953. He and Lena then moved to Aurora, Nebraska where he worked for Metropolitan Insurance Company for one year. He then obtained a teaching position in Red Cloud, Nebraska, and they lived there for the next two years. Their daughter, Brenda, was born in Red Cloud, shortly before they moved to North Platte.
Vernon came to North Platte as a High School teacher, and later guidance counselor. He taught History and Driver’s Education from 1956-1962. He was appointed principal of the “new” Madison Junior High in 1962, and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1989. Their son, Wayne, was born during Vernon’s first year at Madison. Vernon also taught night classes at North Platte Junior College when it was in its infancy.
Vernon was active in many church, civic, and professional organizations throughout his life. He was a Past President of Nebraska Schoolmasters’ Club, Past President of North Platte Area Retired Teachers Association, and served on the Alumni Board of Directors of the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He was proud member of the Buffalo Bill Kiwanis Club, and received the Kiwanian of the Year Award for 1990-1991.
Vernon was a member of the First United Methodist Church of North Platte. Prior to moving to North Platte, he was a member of St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney, which was founded by his grandfather, Nicola Yanney.
One of the highlights of his career was when former Mayor Jim Kirkman and the City Council declared April 29th, 1988 as V. G. Y Day in recognition of his serving as Madison’s first and only principal for 25 years. Vernon received numerous awards from education associations throughout his career.
Vernon’s favorite hobby was gardening, and another significant highlight in his life was being recognized as having the Yard of the Week in August of 1990. After his retirement, he was very active with the Lincoln County Historical Society and Museum.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Martha Abraham and husband, George, Madeline Shada and husband Eli, Margaret Shada and husband Mike, and Minnette Steinbrink, along with brother Harvey Yanney, and brother E.K. Yanney and wife, Shirley.
He is survived by his wife, Lena, son Wayne of North Platte, daughter Brenda of Blue Springs, MO, sister, Milly Shada of Omaha, brother, Michael Yanney of Omaha, brother-in-law Paul Steinbrink of Kearney, sister-in-law Shirley Jacob of Casper, WY, several nieces and nephews and their families, and many cherished friends.
Visitation will be at Carpenter Funeral Home Thursday, February 4th, 8:30 am-8:00 p.m., with family present from 3-5 p.m. Graveside service will be at Kearney Cemetery, Kearney, Nebraska on Friday, February 5th at 2:30 p.m. Memorial Service on Saturday, February 6th at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in North Platte.
Memorial contributions are suggested to First United Methodist Church in North Platte, Lincoln County Historical Museum, St. George Orthodox Church in Kearney, or Yanney Heritage Park in Kearney.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Danny Gene Pinkerton, age 69, of Irvine, CA, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away at home on Thursday, January 28, 2016, after a battle with cancer.

Danny was born January 12, 1947, to Gene and Margie Clark Pinkerton at Lexington, NE. He grew up in the Lexington and Cozad area before the family moved to North Platte. Danny graduated from high school in 1965 then joined the U.S. Navy in July and served in Vietnam.

Following his discharge in 1969, Danny returned to North Platte and married Betty Jane Naranjo. They had three children and eventually moved to Fort Collins, CO and later divorced. When he returned from the service, Danny hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad and worked there for 22 years, becoming Yard Master then Conductor.

On July 7, 2000, Danny was united in marriage to Peggy Irene Hampton at Santa Anna, CA and they lived in Denver, CO before moving to California. Danny was employed as a Financial Advisor then a Mortgage Banker before he retired in 2006.

Danny enjoyed cooking, fishing and spending time with his family.

He leaves behind his wife, Peggy, of Irvine, CA; his children, Michal (Jackie) Pinkerton, of North Platte, Melissa (Robert) Gardner, of Fort Collins and Melinda ‘Mindy’ (Bruce) Kennie, of Louisville, CO; nine grandchildren, Miranda (Richard), Quintin, Alexis ‘Lexi’, Hayden, Zachary, Amelia, Emily, Sierra and Logan; two great-granddaughters, Ava and AnnaBelle; two brothers, JR Pinkerton, of Aberdeen, TX, and Tim (Heather) Pinkerton, of Portland, OR; sisters, Linda (Dan) Carroll, of Amarillo, TX, and Phyllis (Joe) Capparelli, of Nassau, NY; mother and father-in-law, Esther and Bruce Hampton, of McCook, NE; sister-in-law, Pam (Heinz) Wallace, of Junction City, KS; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Gene, Sr. and Margie; and five brothers, baby Michal and Kenneth, ‘Roger’ Rocky, Jay and Alan Pinkerton.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Friday, February 5, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Orange County Rescue Mission For The Village Of Hope; 1 Hope Drive; Tustin, CA 92782 or the National Brain Tumor Society For Research; 124 Watertown Street Suite #2; Watertown, MA 02472.