Karen S. Blunt, 56, of North Platte, passed away April 10, 2016 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She was born Dec. 13, 1959 to Garrell “Red” and Frances (May) Howell at McCook, NE. Karen graduated from McCook High School with the class of “78”. On August 16, 1986, she was united in marriage to Douglas Blunt in McCook where they lived before moving to North Platte in 1993. She was a devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. Karen loved making tie blankets for special occasions for friends and family. She headed many fundraisers for the Nebraska Kidney Foundation. She is survived by her husband, Douglas of North Platte; four daughters, Amanda (Tim) Murray of Bellevue, NE, Shannon Hudson of North Platte, Kelly (Dave) Stephen and Kimberly Blunt both of Hill City, KS; 11 grandchildren, Katelyn, Alise, Dalton, Drake, Jacob, Creighton, Carter, Olivia, Casey, Dayton and Addison; two great grandsons, Brody and Sylas; brothers, Kenny (Tammy) Howell and Tom Howell both of Grand Island, Bill (Kim) Howell of Hickman and Pat (Janice) Howell of Cambridge; many nieces and nephews and other relatives. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in her memory. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016 at the New Life Church in North Platte. Graveside services will be 3:45 p.m. at the McCook Cemetery in McCook. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2016 with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.

Irene Sundstrom, age 66 of North Platte, passed away Thursday April 7, 2016 at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, NE. Irene was born on April 27, 1949 in North Platte, NE to Julio and Anita (Ponce) Carrizales. She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School in 1968. She worked various jobs but her main job was Tuffware for many years, where she was a supervisor. She married Alan Sundstrom, and he preceded her in death November 26, 2002. She was a very active member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She loved her pets, attending plays at the Fox Theatre, riding her bike, reading and was an avid Elvis collector and fan. She enjoyed children, especially her nieces and nephews. Irene will be remembered as a very kindhearted person. Irene is survived by her father Julio Carrizales of Cozad, NE; siblings Andrea Cardenas of Kearney, NE, and Julian Carrizales of North Platte; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. She was preceded in death by her mother Anita Carrizales; husband Alan; sister Amelia Cardenas; brothers Manuel, John, Michael and infant brother Frank; niece Jennifer Ramirez; and great niece Jasmine Cardenas. Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday April 13, 2016 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend C.P. Varghese as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday April 11, 2016 and 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.