Delores Mae Stearns, 83, of North Platte passed away September 11, 2016 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.
Delores was born February 15, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska to Mary Kay Little and was adopted by Ray and Ella M. (Parsons) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Norman Stearns in Ogallala, NE on September 10, 1948.
Delores attended the Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene, the VFW, and worked in the kitchen of the Salvation Army on numerous occasions. She enjoyed sewing for many people and missionary services, gardening, embroidering, crafts, and all animals.
Survivors include daughters, Karen (Don) Conn of Gering, Ne, Joyce (Gary) Kohn of North
Platte, Karen Stearns (Dave’s wife) of North Platte, Debbie (Vaughn) Patrick of Gering, NE, and
Donna (Leonard) Moore of North Platte; sister, Barbara (Mark) Deeter of Topeka, KS;
brother, Ron (Mari) Johnson of North Platte; half-sister, Bonnie Little of Palm Springs, Fl;
16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; special friend of the family, Terri Jones of North Platte; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary K. Little; adopted parents, Ray and Ella
Johnson; husband, Norman; two infant children; son, Dave Stearns; and a brother, Cleo Little.

Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home or to Great Plains Hospice. Online
condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Great Plains Health and Centennial Park
Health Care Center for the loving care of their mother.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home
with the Reverend Jack Atteberry officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National
Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving
friend from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of
arrangements.

Jerry Lynn Moore, age 65, of North Platte, NE, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Jerry was born June 27, 1951, to Herman Wellman and Pearl Violet Kelsey Moore at Kearney, NE, where he grew up and attended school. In 1970 Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army then re-enlisted in 1972 for another two years and was stationed in Germany for a year.

Following his discharge, Jerry returned to Kearney then moved to North Platte in 1979. He spent his remaining years driving a truck, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Jerry drove for Western Engineering for 18 years then for Schaben Sanitation, retiring from there at the age of 62.

In 1969 Jerry married Carol Sheen in Kearney and to this union two daughters, Jeannette and Wanda, were born. Jerry and Carol later divorced. In 2004 he married Brenda Rasmussen and they later divorced but remained very close friends.

Aside from his work, Jerry’s other great love in life was his guitar and singing country songs, especially at gatherings. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and with friends. Jerry enjoyed fishing, camping and riding motorcycles.

He is survived by his daughters, Jeannette (Shawn) Allen, of Holdrege, NE, and Wanda Lawver, of Palmyra, NE; sister, Bonnie Anderson, of North Platte; his special friend, Brenda Rasmussen, and stepdaughter, Nicole Rasmussen (Gary), of North Platte; four grandchildren, Colby (Cori) Trofholz, Kendra (Dustin) Foster, Elizabeth Lawver and Matthew Gusman; two step-grandsons, Jayden Rasmussen and Joseph Cooper; great-granddaughter, Kayla Trofholz; as well as his many friends, including Steve Manthei, and daughter, Denise; and several nieces, nephews and other family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Pearl; brothers, Kenny and Hermie Moore; and sisters, Ramona Moore and Gloria Alley.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 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. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Robert “Bob” Rudloff, age 77, of North Platte, passed away September 5, 2016 at the University of Colorado Health in Aurora, CO. He was born March 6, 1939 in Crawford, NE to Joe H. and Gladys H. (Lux) Rudloff. Bob graduated from Sargent High School in 1956 and then later served in the United States Navy until his discharge in 1963. He married Patricia Parker and to this union five children were born. Bob worked as an electrician for Bell Systems in California and in the North Platte area. He was united in marriage to Gwen Masters on February 24, 1986. Bob retired from AT&T in 2001 but he continued to pursue his interests in agriculture and cattle. A talented musician, Bob was a lead guitar player in various country bands in the area up until his retirement. He was an avid model railroader, a John Deere enthusiast and spent as much time on the lake fishing as he could work into his schedule. A lifelong hunter and nature lover, he took up bird watching during the last few years. Survivors include his wife, Gwen; sons: Joe Summers, Rob (Krista) Rudloff, and Nathan Rudloff; daughter: Sara Rudloff; brother: John Rudloff; three grandchildren: Thomas, Theresa, and Mykell; mother-in-law: Eunice Masters, and other extended family. Bob was preceded in death by his mother and father, infant brother and his daughter Pamela Summers. Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army, Maywood Christian Church, or to the donor’s choice. Memorial graveside services will be 3:00 pm Friday, September 16, 2016 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE with military honors. The family request casual wear and absolutely no neck ties. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9 am to 5 pm Monday through Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.