August 2017 – Page 30 – North Platte Post Archive

Driver dies, another hurt in Kearney collision

Posted on August 2, 2017

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a driver was killed when his car collided with a sport utility vehicle on the east side of Kearney.

The collision occurred around 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, on East U.S. Highway 30. Police say the car was pulling out of Cabela’s parking lot when it collided with the SUV.

Police identified the car driver as Daniel Swanson, who lived in Ashland. The SUV driver was identified as 17-year-old Harley Scheuffele, who lives in Litchfield. Scheuffele was treated at a local hospital and released.

Nebraska patrol accused of requiring pelvic exams for women

Posted on August 2, 2017

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A new federal lawsuit has accused the Nebraska State Patrol of forcing female recruits to submit to invasive, medically unnecessary pelvic exams before they can be hired.

State Trooper Brienne Splittgerber filed the lawsuit Tuesday against the patrol, the state and various other people, accusing them of creating a hostile work environment for women.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, saying women recruits for years have been required to undress from the waist down for a vaginal and rectal exam. The lawsuit says Splittgerber was told the exam was required to check for hernias, but male recruits were generally not required to undress or undergo such invasive exams.

The lawsuit says Splittgerber sued after her complaints about the exams went unanswered or investigated by officials.

Ex-school superintendent allowed to withdraw guilty plea

Posted on August 2, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A federal judge has allowed a former Nebraska school superintendent to withdraw his guilty plea to the theft of $314,000 from a federal program.

The change came in Lincoln’s federal court on Wednesday, when former Santee Community Schools superintendent Paul Sellon was set to be sentenced.

At a hearing last month, the judge expressed concerns about a portion of the plea agreement where the government agreed not to file charges against Sellon’s wife, Sue Ann, if he pleaded guilty.

He was accused of stealing the funds between 2010 and 2013.

Prosecutors say Sellon contracted with Mastery Learning and Achievement, paying $683,000 in funds from an annual school improvement grant. Authorities say Sellon told the company it needed to pay him some of the grant money it received for its service as a pre-condition to being hired in Santee.

Myron Lee Garth

Posted on August 2, 2017

Myron Lee Garth, 89, passed away July 14, 2017, at the Kansas City Hospice House.

Myron was born to Lucille and Merle Garth on June 5, 1929, in Emporia, Kansas. He attended Rosedale High and Rockhurst University. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He married Catherine A. Mulvihill of Kansas City, Missouri, on June 25, 1949. Myron and Catherine raised six children in south Kansas City, where they were founding members of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church. Myron faithfully served his parish and school for more than 50 years as a lector, finance minister and wherever needed.

Myron enjoyed camping, fishing and gardening and was an avid supporter of his children’s activities. Myron could often be found in his backyard, grilling and enjoying the help of his grandkids while preparing dinner for family and friends. Myron worked for South Western Bell and ATT for 36 years.

Myron was proceeded in death by his wife, Catherine, after 50 years of marriage.

Myron is survived by six children, Rose Mary Garth of Indianapolis, Indiana, Michael (Therese) McCarthy-Garth of North Platte, Rita (Pat) McGrath of Farmington, New Mexico, Teresa Gutierrez and Ann Garth, both of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tom (Carole) Garth of Kansas City, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, including Dr. Timothy (Michelle) Garth of Little Rock, Arkansas, Katie Garth of Omaha and Danny Garth of Chesterfield, Missouri; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to the Serra Club, Kansas City Hospice House or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at floralhillsfuneralhome.com.

Mass of Christian burial was on July 18 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church.

Richard Dennis Schrotberger

Posted on August 2, 2017August 4, 2017

Richard Dennis Schrotberger, 63, of Bloomfield, passed away July 29, 2017, in Bloomfield.

He was born on July 28, 1954, in Grant to Frank Sr. and Gloria Schmidt Schrotberger.

Richard received a bachelor of arts degree from Mid-Plains Community College. He worked 27 years for the city of North Platte.

Richard was from a military family and was very active with the VFW. He was the manager of Bingo at Sun Ray Casino and retired in 2016. Richard loved to sing and dance with his friends. He also loved his Harleys and went to Sturgis for years. Family was everything to him and Richard was a very happy, loving person.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Sr. and Gloria Schmidt Schrotberger.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Schrotberger; daughters, Relissa (Chad) Williams, Rachel Schultz and Jeri (Pat) Luce-Desmond; brothers, Frank Jr. (Roxanne) Schrotberger, Mike (Mary) Schrotberger and Jon T. Schrotberger; sister, Marsha (Don) Jones; four granddaughters, Hope, Isabella, Rosa and Cora; four grandsons, Daniel, Devon, Torin and Tiernan; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard’s name to VFW Post 2182, 5513 Hwy. 64 in Farmington. Online condolences may be shared at farmingtonfuneral.com.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4 at the VFW Post 2182, 5513 Hwy. 64 in Farmington with Sarah Mahaffey officiating. Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., is in charge of arrangements.

Harold B. Foote

Posted on August 2, 2017

Harold B. Foote, 77, of Yankton, South Dakota, died unexpectedly July 29, 2017, at his home.

Harold was born on Aug. 11, 1939, in Huron, South Dakota, to Burr and Darline (DeLano) Foote. He grew up on a farm near Yale, South Dakota, and attended Foote Country School. Harold went to Yale High School for three years and then graduated from Huron High School in 1957.

After school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served aboard an aircraft carrier, the USS Hornet. Harold was honorably discharged in 1960 and moved back to Huron, where he worked for an implement dealer. Shortly thereafter, Harold moved to Pierre and started working for the State Highway Department.

He met Ruth (Eckert) on a blind date and 10 months later, they were married on Oct. 21, 1962, in Midland, South Dakota. After their marriage, they moved back to Huron and Harold attended Huron College, graduating with a teaching degree in 1967. Later, he received his master’s degree in special education from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Harold taught school including special education for more than 40 years, teaching in Colstrip, Montana; Mission, South Dakota; North Platte; St. Francis, South Dakota; Bonesteel, South Dakota; and Lake Andes, South Dakota. In 2009, he retired, and he moved to Yankton in 2010, where he spent the last seven years working as a greeter at Walmart.

Harold loved to visit and be around people. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching sports, especially college basketball, Husker football and the Denver Broncos. He was proud of his service in the Navy, but above all, he was proud of his family and cherished the time spent with them.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Carl Foote.

Harold will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Ruth Foote of Yankton; five children, Kathy (Dennis) McConnell of North Platte, Jeffrey (Deb) Foote of North Platte, Krista (Rod) Neugebauer of Ethan, South Dakota, Jennifer (Scott) Magnussen of Pierce and Jason (Jessie) Foote of Yankton; 13 grandchildren; brother, Richard (Marvel) Foote of San Diego; sister, Faye Berry of Forest Hill, California; sister-in-law, Carol Foote of Redding, California; and many nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be shared at wintzrayfuneralhome.com.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 4, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yankton with the Rev. David Gunderson officiating. Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Yankton with military honors provided by the Ernest-Bowyer VFW Post No. 791 of Yankton and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Wintz & Ray Funeral Home, Yankton, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the funeral at the church. Wintz & Ray Funeral Home, Yankton, is in charge of arrangements.

Nebraska’s only Obamacare insurer seeks rate increase

Posted on August 1, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska’s only provider of individual health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act wants to raise its monthly rates by an average of nearly 17 percent, and some rates could increase by more than 50 percent.

Minneapolis-based Medica unveiled its proposed rates Tuesday. The company says a corresponding increase in federal subsidies would protect roughly 80 percent of consumers in the Nebraska market from having to pay more.

The company outlined scenarios in which consumers in Omaha could see their rates increase by 57 percent, before accounting for subsidies. With subsidies, the increases would be much smaller for those who have to pay more.

In Lincoln, some consumers could see increases of about 10 percent before accounting for subsidies.

The Nebraska Department of Insurance says the rates are not final.

Arthur “Rex” Howard Death Notice

Posted on August 1, 2017

Arthur “Rex” Howard, 94, of North Platte passed away July 30, 2017 at Linden Court. Cremation was chosen. Memorials may be made in his name or to the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Graveside Services will be held 2:00 p.m. MT Thursday, August 10, 2017 at Westlawn Cemetery near Gering, NE with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Neva L. Voycheske

Posted on August 1, 2017

Neva L. Voycheske, 87, of North Platte, formerly of Chadron passed away July 28, 2017 at Great Plains Health. She was born on June 27, 1930 in Alliance, NE to Lyle and Vera (Whetstone) Hakanson.

Neva graduated from Chadron Prep High School and attended Chadron State College for a year. She married Joseph Voycheske on May 24, 1952 in Hays Springs, NE. The couple lived south of Chadron on the table and later moved to Hay Springs, and then to town in Chadron. Neva worked at Chadron Community Hospital for many years as a nursing assistant. She was a member of the Eagles Club, and volunteered for the RSVP, and enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing cards, and games.

Survivors include children, Teresa Dold of McCook, NE, Patricia (Lyle) McKinnon of Chadron, NE, Michael (Cyrenna) Voycheske of Atwood, CO, Thomas Voycheske of Cheyenne, WY, Barton (Karma) Voycheske of Ogallala, NE, and Cory (Sonja) Voycheske of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Mikel (Jamie) McKinnon of Chadron, NE, Jamie McKinnon of Oklahoma City, OK, Heidi (Mike) Bailey of Sparks, NV, Kenneth (Carissa) McKinnon of Chadron, NE, Dustin (Stacie) Dold of McCook, NE, Kaylia Dold of McCook, NE, and Kristin Voycheske of Cheyenne, WY, Stephani (Justin) Thompson of North Platte, NE, Hailey Voycheske of Ashville, NC, Taylor (Cole) Willard of Lafayette, CO, Tucker Voycheske of North Platte, NE, Joseph Voycheske of Atwood, CO, Ciara Voycheske of Ogallala, NE, and Grayson Voycheske of Laramie, WY; great-grandchildren, Derek McKinnon, Robbie McKinnon, Bailey McKinnon, Ashleigh McKinnon, Jamie McKinnon, Jace McKinnon, Zachary Carlson, Brian Carlson, Jennifer McKinnon, Jason McKinnon, Josh McKinnon, Jacob McKinnon, Jackson Boll, Brooklyn Dold, Addison Dold; a brother, Dennis Hakanson of Anchorage, Alaska; sister-in-law, Peggy Hakanson of Council Bluffs, IA.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph; special friend, Dennis Kirk; granddaughter, Jennifer McKinnon; grandson, Riley Voycheske; great-granddaughter, Chloe Dold; a son-in-law, Allen Dold; and brothers, Wendell Hakanson and Glen Hakanson.

Memorials may be made to the Great Plains Foundation or to the North Platte RSVP and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen. Celebration of life will be held 11:00 a.m. August 11, 2017 at Calvary Cemetery near Chadron, NE with the Pastor Cole Willard officiating. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Nonjury trial set for woman accused of killing daughter, 4

Posted on August 1, 2017

MADISON, Neb. (AP) — A trial has been scheduled for a Norfolk woman accused of killing her 4-year-old daughter.

Court records say the trial of 22-year-old Carla Montoya is set to begin Nov. 1. On Monday she waived her right to a jury trial, so a district judge in Madison County will hear the evidence and render a verdict.

Montoya has pleaded not guilty to intentional child abuse resulting in death. Prosecutors say Montoya told police she had tossed her 4-year-old daughter, Caylee, into a bed three times on March 12 and that the girl may have hit her head on the bed frame or a wall.