Chet Binegar, Jr., 83, of Sutherland, NE, passed away March 6, 2017 in Sutherland.  He was born to Chet Binegar, Sr. and Georgia (Kindscher) Binegar on August 2, 1933, in Sutherland, NE.  He graduated from Sutherland High School in 1951 and his entire life was spent in the Sutherland community.  In high school he was a member of the FFA and earned the State Farmers degree.  Chet began farming at an early age and was dedicated to agricultural advancement and to raising crops and cattle.  In 1956 he entered the United States Army, spending most of his time in West Germany.  In October 1955, he married Phyllis Robb and to this union 2 children were born, Kenneth and Marlene.  Marlene was born on his 24^th birthday while stationed in Germany.  After purchasing a farm northwest of Sutherland he married Wanda Baker on August 22, 1964.

Chet was a lifetime member of the Sutherland United Methodist Church, a member of the Sandhill Campers and Wagon Wheel Sams camping clubs, a long time member of Lincoln County Farm Bureau and a past member of the Buffalo Bill Corral of Westerners #37.

Chet is survived by his wife, Wanda Baker; children, Steven W. Binegar, Kenneth (Suihua) Binegar, Marlene Crosier, Rodney (Debbie) Binegar, and Pamela (Rick) Jablonski; sisters, Alice Hanson, and Marie (Joe) Chocole; grandchildren, Desiree Blanchard, Heather Blanchard, Nikki Blanchard, Abbey Binegar, and Tucker Binegar; great-grandchildren, Deveraux, Ameachie, Tahmoni, Jahilya, and Aracelli.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial is suggested to Maxine White Public Library in Sutherland.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11^th, at the Sutherland United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating.  Burial will follow at the Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland with military honors.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Friday, March 10^th at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Edward Lee Greenwood, age 61, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 peacefully at his home in North Platte, NE.  Ed was born on January 21, 1956 in North Platte, NE. to Lawrence W. and Dixie R. (Jennings) Greenwood.  He attended McDaid Elementary and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1974.  He and Jana Johnson wed on May 2, 1981 and were happily married for 35 years.

Ed worked for the phone company for 35 years, starting out as a lineman, moving up to installation and repair, and ending as a North Platte branch construction manager.  He graduated with honors and earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 2002.  He worked at Bain Appraisal for a short period of time before serving as Director of the North Platte Housing Authority from 2009 to 2013.

Retired from the workforce, Ed enjoyed spending his days at his Martin Bay cabin with his wife, his family, friends, and his community of surrounding neighbors.  Often, Ed would enjoy his time there unaccompanied, fond of quiet, his love of nature, and his “lake tunes.”  Ed was a skilled handyman, and able to teach himself how to fix or build just about anything.  He always had projects going.  Ed was a prolific writer; he enjoyed writing poetry and prose for loved ones, and for twenty years, looked forward to writing the annual Greenwood Christmas letter.  Ed loved music, and loved putting photos and videos together with great music in celebration of family and friends.  He was an avid Cornhusker fan and enjoyed Nebraska football and basketball.  Ed was a humble man with a great sense of humor about himself and life.  Ed valued the small things, and made it a point to be in tune with the beauty and simple joys that life had to offer.  He was a family man, a devoted son, husband, and father.

Ed is survived by his wife, Jana of North Platte; his three children, Allison (Kevin) Mattern of Lincoln, Adam (Rachael) Greenwood of North Platte, and Jordan Greenwood of Omaha; his mother, Dixie Greenwood of North Platte; his siblings, Chris (Mike) Johnson of Highlands Ranch, CO, Dan (Ann) Greenwood of Arvada, CO, Robyn (Jeff) O’Connor, Raegan (Mark) Skillstad all of North Platte; many nieces and nephews; his uncle, Ralph Jennings; aunt, Mary Ann Lockwood; and numerous cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Greenwood; grandparents; and many other aunts and uncles.

Memorials will be determined at a later time.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 10^th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Josh Brown as celebrant.  A celebration of Ed’s life will be held later that same day, from 6-12 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express.  All are welcome to attend.  Cremation was chosen.  Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. today and Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.