Lois Elaine Wright, age 92, of North Platte, formerly of Lincoln, NE, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016, at Premier Estates Senior Living in North Platte.

Lois was born January 19, 1924, to Elmer William and Grace May Smith Wilcox at Lincoln where she grew up. Lois graduated from University High School and worked for Cushman. While working she met the man she would marry, Harold Eugene Wright. Lois and Harold were married on May 25, 1946, at Marysville, KS. They made their home in Lincoln where they spent their life together for over 60 years.

Lois enjoyed sewing for her grandkids and loved her flowers.

She is survived by her son, Dan (Pam) Wright, of North Platte; five grandchildren, Todd (Mandy) Wright, Laurie Wright, Shawn (Megan) Wright, Brandon Rodgers and Travis Rodgers; five great-grandchildren, Kenadie, Allie, Aidan, Hunter and Finley; and other family.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; her parents, Elmer and Grace Wilcox; and a brother, Delmar Wilcox.

Graveside Funeral Service will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, April 25, 2016, in Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Viewing is for family only. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to Premier Estates. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Orval Auston Miller, age 92 went home to be with his Lord on April 15, 2016 at his home in Tryon, NE.
Orval was born on October 25, 1923 at home in McPherson County north of Ringgold to Alpha Earl and Della May (Harvey) Miller. He attended rural School District #7 through 8th grade and then stayed home to help with the ranch. On December 24, 1944 he married Vera June Smith at the Ray Dobbins home near Tryon. Orval and Vera June made their home in the Stapleton, Arnold and Tryon areas until 1966 when they moved to Ogallala, NE and owned and operated the Miller Sporting Goods Store for several years. He then worked for the Co-ops in Ogallala and Grant. In 1977 they moved back to Tryon, NE where he lived at the time of his death. He loved to hunt and fish. The elk hunting trip to Hahns Peak, CO each fall was a special thing he did for 35 years. Living close to Lake McConaughy gave him a chance to pursue his hunting interests. He operated commercial goose pits for several years and often times after goose hunting would walk a couple of fields to see if he could bag a pheasant and then would stop at the lake to try to catch a trout. Hunting coyotes with hounds and trapping coyotes was something he enjoyed. He raised a large lush garden each summer and enjoyed sharing the produce with friends and neighbors. He was his kids’ greatest sports fan. His grandchildren and great grandchildren were all very special to him. They loved coming to visit and hear Granddad’s stories. In 1954 he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. He attended the Berean Church in Ogallala and was a member of Hall Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent and was on the church board. Reading his Bible and the Daily Bread Devotions was part of his every day.
Orval leaves to cherish his memory and many stories, his four children, Lorna (Ron) Dobbins of Tryon, NE, Dennis (Lynelle) Miller of Kearney, NE, Janet (John) Ireland of Cottonwood Falls, KS, Dwight (Nancy) Miller of Tomball, TX; 28 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild; sister Delma (Ivan) Knapp of Ogallala, NE; and special friends Mark (Kathy) Marcuzzo and family of Memphis, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Vera June; his parents; four sisters, Ona Kammerer, Fredia Mattson, Doris and Vera Miller; two brothers Lonnie and Wayne Miller; and grandson Joshua Ireland.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday April 20, 2016 at Hall Church near Tryon with the Reverend Jonathan Martino officiating. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday April 19, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Charles Albert Arnett, age 94, of North Platte, formerly of Hershey, NE, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family at Linden Court on Wednesday, April 13, 2016.

Charles was born in North Platte on April 8, 1922, to James Raymond and Elsie Pearl Watts Arnett. He grew up in Platte Valley, graduated Valedictorian from Platte Valley High School then attended Parks Business School in Denver, CO. Charles returned to Platte Valley where he began farming.

On September 12, 1942, Charles was united in marriage to Betty Catherine Diener at North Platte. They lived in Platte Valley before moving to a farm northwest of Hershey. Charles chose the farming profession his entire life, loved what he did, and was “outstanding in his field”.

Charles was an innovative, forward-thinking farmer and was one of the first to bring ridge till to the area. He partnered with George Olson and started a successful fertilizer plant in Ogallala. He was one of the first farmers to adopt the use of anhydrous ammonia in this area. Local farmers would solicit his advice and Charles was more than willing to help those who were interested in new ideas. Everyone always knew his word was good as gold.

In 1963 he was presented an award and membership to the 200 Bushel Club for outstanding agricultural achievement by producing a corn yield of 175.62 bushels from a measured acre. He was also a board member of the Platte Valley Irrigation District for many years.

Charles was active in the Hershey community, serving as a school board member for the Hershey School District for 16 years and was a charter member of the Hershey Lions Club. He was also a member and board member of the Hershey United Methodist Church where he was involved in the construction of the new church. Charles enjoyed eating and playing cards with his friends at the Hershey Senior Center and loved bowling and dancing with Betty, his wife of 73 years.

Charles leaves behind his wife, Betty, of North Platte; children, C. William ‘Bill’ (Donna) Arnett, of North Platte, Alan (Georgena) Arnett, of Loveland, CO, Robert ‘Bob’ (Kathy) Arnett, of Hershey and Ann (Jerry) Ollo, of Houston, TX; 9 grandchildren, Jon (Sherri) Arnett, of Bennington, NE, Jennifer (Chad) Monie, of North Platte, Christopher (Katey) Arnett, of Dallas, TX, Casey (Lindsay) Arnett, of Loveland, CO, Stephanie (Chad) Russell, of Gretna, NE, Bobbi (Cory) Rosenblad, of Elkhorn, NE, Rachel (Trampas) Belknap, of Hay Springs, NE, Carson (Carly) Arnett, of Hershey and Lauren Arnett, of Kearney, NE; 19 great-grandchildren, Jacob, Ryan, Samuel and Cade Arnett, Josh and Anna Monie, Sydney, Cole and Georgia Kate Arnett, Emma and Avery Arnett, Noah, Keanan, Owen, Liam and Evie Russell, Jace Rosenblad and Jaycek and Presley Belknap; his sisters, Mildred McTiernan, of Denver, CO, and Pat Colvin, of North Platte; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Elsie; brothers-in-law, Jim McTiernan, Ray Colvin, Harlan Diener and Richard Diener; sisters-in-law, Leola Diener and Virginia Diener; and nephews, Mickey Diener and Jim DeBell.

Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 2016, at the Hershey United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment will be in the Riverside Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Hershey United Methodist Church or Hershey Senior Center.

Kenneth Nicholas Brosius, age 97 of Stapleton, NE passed away Saturday April 16, 2016 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Kenneth was born on November 15, 1918 in Stapleton, NE to William and Frances (Christ) Brosius Sr. He graduated from Gandy High School then attended Kearney State. After college he returned home to farm and ranch with his family. On February 24, 1941 he married Ada Irene Merritt and together they spent a lifetime ranching and farming in Lincoln and Logan Counties. Working was his hobby and his passion. He loved to feed cattle and work with his family. He belonged to St. John’s Catholic Church, was a past member of the Co-Op Board, Lincoln County Sherriff’s Posse, and a past School Board member of Whittier School.
Kenneth is survived by 3 children, Kenny (Kerry) Brosius of North Platte, Dennis (Trudy) Brosius of Brownlee, and Bonnie (Gary) Sadi of Valentine; grandchildren Jacque (Jim) Harms of North Platte, Todd (Dawn) Brosius of North Platte, Joe Brosius of North Platte, Bell (Tony) Meyer of Stapleton, Amy (Trevor) Buhler of Ferndale, WA, Ann (Jerry) Bloodhart of Shilo, OH, Tess (Jamie) Simpkins of Loveland, CO, John (Tierney) Brosius of Rock Island, IL, Kami (Mark) Ormesher of Valentine, and Cristen (Gordon) Witte of Crookston; 24 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother Bill Brosius of Colorado Springs, CO; as well as other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ada; brothers Bernard, Petey, and Vernon; sisters Mary Brosius and Helen Breen; and great great grandson Sawyer James Ormesher.
Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Catholic Cemetery and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Catholic Wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday April 18, 2016 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Stapleton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 19, 2016 at St. John’s Catholic Church with Reverend James Golka as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Johns’ Catholic Cemetery in Stapleton. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday April 18, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.