June 2017 – Page 5 – North Platte Post Archive

Renee Joyce Wilkins

Posted on June 27, 2017

Renee Joyce Wilkins, age 85 went to be with the Lord on Friday June 23, 2017 at Cozad Care Center in Cozad, NE.

Renee was born May 19, 1932 in McPherson County to Orval E. and Della (Hall) Black. She worked alongside her father in Black’s Cash Store and attended school in McPherson County, graduating with the class of 1950. After graduation she served in the US Navy for 2 years where she met her husband Brozy “Bud” Wilkins. They were married May 16, 1954 and to their union 3 children were born: Brozy “Butch” III, Brenda, and Ed. While Bud was in the service they lived in various places including Virginia, Texas, and Spain. When Bud retired they lived for a while in Florida, back in Tryon, and finally in Kearney, NE. Joyce loved playing board games and cards, and taught her grandchildren and some nieces and nephews how to play games from an early age. She liked camping and fishing and she and Bud had purchased a motor home just before he passed away. They had many wonderful times spent with her 3 sisters and their spouses sharing holidays together and lots of camping journeys together. She was active in her Baptist Church in Kearney, serving on the visitation committee and being chair of her Baptist Women’s Group.

Joyce is survived by her 3 children, Brozy “Butch” Wilkins III of Pinehurst, TX, Brenda (Mike) Peters of Gothenburg, NE, and Orval Edward (Lori) Wilkins of Pleasanton, NE; 9 grandchildren Brozy “Buck” Wilkins IV, Chad (Mindy) Wilkins, Marci (J.T.) Blackwell, Deke Wilkins, Shea (Jennie) Wilkins, Nick Wilkins, Stephanie (Dave) Rodriguez, Amy Case, Craig Wilkins; daughter-in-law Wanda Wilkins; 14 great grandchildren; sister Jerry (Gary) Neal of North Platte, NE; 2 half sisters Jodeen Carroll of Lexington, NE and Shelly (Jeff) Arensdorf of Tryon, NE; 1 half brother Ed Black of Tryon, NE; and 1 step sister Susan Crapo of Yankton, SD.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bud; an infant son; an infant grandson Cody Wilkins; sisters Joanne Jennings and Janis Nielsen; brothers-in-law Darwin Nielsen and Dale Jennings; infant niece Kylee Neal; step brother Rick Black; step sister Beth Ehrbar; and her stepmother Leah Black.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be graveside 1:00 p.m. Wednesday June 28, 2017 at Miller Cemetery in Tryon with military honors. Pastor James Paine will officiate. Visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday June 27, 2017 and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until noon, with the family receiving friends from 11:00 a.m. until noon at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

2 men wounded in shooting at party in eastern Nebraska

Posted on June 26, 2017

FORT CALHOUN, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say two young men have been shot at a party in eastern Nebraska.

The shooting occurred in rural Washington County, south of Fort Calhoun. Authorities say deputies were called to a Fort Calhoun residence around 2 a.m. Sunday, where one of the wounded men had been taken by a friend. The wounded man was identified as 19-year-old Jordan Franklin, of Wahoo. He was taken to an Omaha hospital.

The other wounded man was identified as 18-year-old Caleb Thompson-Scheleiger, also of Wahoo. He also was taken to an Omaha hospital.

Deputies say a 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and use of a firearm.

Sarpy County fire destroys 1 home, damages 2 others

Posted on June 26, 2017June 26, 2017

PAPILLION, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a fire that destroyed a Sarpy County home spread to two others nearby.

Bellevue firefighters arrived first at the home, around 11:45 p.m. Sunday. The home sits southeast of Papillion (puh-PIHL’-yuhn).

The arriving firefighters say the home already was engulfed, and flames had spread to the second home and was melting siding on the third home. Papillion, Bellevue, Ralston and Omaha firefighters combined to put out the blaze.

No injuries have been reported. The fire cause is being investigated.

Nebraska buildings housed Japanese-Americans during WWII

Posted on June 26, 2017

BOYS TOWN, Neb. (AP) — Some houses being torn down to make way for commercial development in eastern Nebraska once sheltered Japanese-Americans escaping forced internment on the West Coast after the United States entered World War II.

The houses and surrounding buildings amid farmland west of Boys Town are giving way to a $1.2 billion entertainment, residential and retail district.

Boys Town orphanage founder Father Edward Flanagan urged Japanese-Americans to come live in the homes shortly after they were built in the early 1940s. Flanagan found them jobs on campus or helped them establish new lives in cities outside of Omaha.

Boys Town Director of Community Programs Tom Lynch says more than 200 relocated Japanese-Americans spent time in the town during the war, with about 30 living on campus.

Century-old letter appears in Lincoln mail carrier’s stack

Posted on June 26, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln mail carrier faced an impossible task earlier this month when he found a letter sent more than 100 years ago in his pile.

The letter with a 2-cent stamp showed up in the pile of mail Larry Schultz was sorting for his route in the area June 14. Its recipient, Grace Wheeler, died in 1947, and her family home was torn down in 1965 to make way for the Nebraska Capitol’s south parking lot.

The three-page letter from Wheeler’s daughter, Margaret Casady, was mailed from Des Moines, Iowa, on June 1, 1914. It’s unknown how it appeared in Schultz’s stack and has been sent to other family members.

Nebraska companies join effort to connect youths to careers

Posted on June 26, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Three Nebraska companies are joining a state program intended to expose the state’s youths to manufacturing and technology careers.

Aulick Industries in Scottsbluff, Becton Dickinson in Broken Bow and Cyclonaire of York were all chosen as recipients of the 2017 Nebraska Developing Youth Talent Initiative Grant Awards. Gov. Pete Ricketts announced the winners Monday in a press conference.

Ricketts proposed the program in 2015 to help forge partnerships between private industries and public schools. The program gives seventh and eighth graders a hands-on learning experience in industries that are important to the state’s economic development.

Ricketts says many of the jobs offer good salaries for people who want to start work straight out of high school rather than attending a four-year university.

New York man involved in brawl sentenced to Nebraska prison

Posted on June 26, 2017

AUBURN, Neb. (AP) — A former Peru State College basketball player has been given one to six years in a Nebraska prison for his role in a brawl.

Jeffland Neverson, of Brooklyn, New York, was sentenced last week in Nemaha County District Court in Auburn. He’d pleaded no contest and was convicted of felony assault. Prosecutors dropped two related charges in exchange. The judge credited him with 106 days already served in jail.

Authorities say the crimes occurred after a fight broke out Sept. 17 last year about a block from the Peru State stadium in Peru, which is 56 miles (89 kilometers) south of Omaha. Several Peru State football and basketball players were involved. At least three of the athletes required medical treatment.

Marilyn M. Maseberg

Posted on June 26, 2017

Marilyn M. Maseberg, 92, of North Platte, was called home June 15, 2017, by her Savior.

She was born on Aug. 12, 1924, to William H. and Bertha Jackson Hunt in Dickens. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1942.

Marilyn worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a telegraph operator-agent on Sherman Hill in Wyoming from 1943-45, while four of her brothers served in World War II. She attended the University of Wyoming and the University of Nebraska.

She married Millard Maseberg on Aug. 30, 1948. They resided on a ranch near Thedford. In addition to ranching, she ran a rural mail route and raised eight children.

She served as Thomas County clerk from 1983-95. Upon retirement, she returned to North Platte, participating in RSVP, Bible studies, church and community activities. She continued honing her wonderful writing skills.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and five brothers, Dale, Don, Harold, Darrell and Francis.

Survivors include her eight children, Marlene of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Mike of Huntley, Montana, Phil (Cindy Shryock) of Longmont, Colorado, twins, Brian (Tammy) of Lakewood, Colorado, and Barbara of Houston, Texas, twins, Tim (Betty) of Thedford, and Gregg (Deborah) of Macksville, Kansas, and Dwight (Marlene Moore) of Wallace; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a sister, Virginia Tuft of Denver.

Her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ held her steady and on course throughout her life. While loved ones mourn, we who believe do not grieve as those who have no hope because we believe Jesus died and rose again and believers will live eternally with the Lord when Jesus returns. I Thessalonians 4:13-18

Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 22, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, with a lunch following. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Terrill George Nichols

Posted on June 26, 2017

Terrill George Nichols, of Greeley, passed away June 21, 2017, at his home following a courageous four-year battle with colon cancer.

Terry was born on Aug. 25, 1945, in North Platte to Howard and Georgene Nichols, joining his three older brothers, Charles, Kirk and David Nichols. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School.

He served in the Army Reserves. Terry moved to Colorado as a young adult for employment opportunities.

He married Bonnie (Daniels) Nichols on Sept. 24, 1974, in Boulder, Colorado. They later moved to Greeley to raise their family. He attended Greeley Wesleyan Church.

Terry’s career in office equipment spanned 40 years, of which many were as owner of Nichols Business Machines Sales and Service. He also worked for Sears, Hugh M. Woods, Walmart, Home Depot and R.R. Donnelley.

One of his greatest joys was the many years he spent as a Santa’s helper at Christmas time. He loved auctions, garage sales, collecting clocks and trains and spending time in Florida. He was an extremely sociable person and loved talking to just about anyone about anything — especially about his children and granddaughters. He will be missed by many.

Terry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, David; and sister-in-law, Mary Nichols.

Terry is survived by his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Mindy (Rodney) Marshall; granddaughter, Eleanor Marshall, Kersey; son, Christopher (Amber) Nichols; granddaughters, Bergen Gallegos, Cooper Gallegos and Rachael Nichols; daughter, Marcy (Colin) McWhorter; granddaughters, Abigail, Emily, Isabelle and Samantha McWhorter, of Orlando, Florida; son, Mark (Majel) Nichols; and granddaughters, Lily and Ivy Nichols.

Memorials are suggested to your local food bank in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 702 13th St., Greeley, CO 80631. Online condolences may be shared at allnutt.com.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 27, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, June 26, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Elma G. Naviaux Newman Death Notice

Posted on June 26, 2017

Elma G. Naviaux Newman, 101, formerly of North Platte, died June 20, 2017, in Omaha. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 30, at the North Platte Cemetery with Pastor Steve Nofel officiating. Cremation was chosen. The memorial book may be signed at the graveside. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.