August 2017 – Page 31 – North Platte Post Archive

Court rules Nebraska sex offender list doesn’t apply to teen

Posted on August 1, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a 15-year-old boy whose family sued the Nebraska State Patrol to keep him from being put on the state’s public sex offender registry for a juvenile case in Minnesota.

The boy in the lawsuit was 11 when adjudicated for criminal sexual conduct in juvenile court in Minnesota. As a result, his name went on a part of the state’s predatory offender list visible only to police.

The boy registered with the State Patrol when he moved to Nebraska because state law says all sex offenders who move there must publicly register, regardless of age.

Attorney Joshua Weir, who represents the boy, said Monday that common sense has prevailed.

Sheriff says inmate died after declining some treatment

Posted on August 1, 2017

WAHOO, Neb. (AP) — A grand jury will investigate the death of a Saunders County Jail inmate who a sheriff says declined some medical treatment.

Authorities say 45-year-old Robert Imus died in a hospital Saturday evening after being found unresponsive in his cell. Nebraska law requires a grand jury investigation whenever someone dies in custody.

Imus had been arrested in Dodge County on drug charges Wednesday. Saunders County Sheriff Kevin Stukenholtz said Monday that Imus refused to eat or take insulin for his diabetes while in the Fremont jail. The sheriff says Imus was taken to a hospital, where doctors declared him fit for confinement at the Saunders County Jail, which holds Dodge County inmates detained longer than 24 hours.

Stukenholtz says Imus eventually ate and consented to treatment but then took ill Saturday.

Lincoln woman gets 10-15 years for pandering of minor

Posted on August 1, 2017August 1, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Lincoln woman has been given 10 to 15 years in prison for pandering of a minor.

Court records say 34-year-old Jacqueline Stebbins was sentenced Monday in Lancaster County District Court in Lincoln. She’d pleaded guilty to one count. Prosecutors dropped two other counts in exchange for Stebbins’ plea.

The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the 17-year-old girl involved told investigators she had sex for money with about three people a day for around a month before the police answered an online ad placed by Stebbins.

Louis Robert “Bob” Fear, Jr.

Posted on August 1, 2017

Louis Robert “Bob” Fear, Jr., of Sutherland, NE, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at the Sutherland Care Center, at the age of 83.

Robert was born in North Platte, NE, on December 31, 1933, to Louis Robert, Sr. and Myrtle (Browne) Fear. He grew up on the family ranch, south of Sutherland, and attended country school through the 6th grade. Robert continued his schooling in Wallace, NE, then went to high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, NE. After he graduated in 1951, he returned to the ranch.

On June 28, 1953, Bob was united in marriage to Charlaine Deloris Fry in Hershey, NE. The couple continued to live on the Fear family ranch, making them the 4th generation to live on the same ranch. They owned and operated the Fear Ranch Company and raised commercial cattle along with their three children.

Bob loved what he did and was recognized for his ranching when he was featured in a New York Times article. In 2001 and 2002 he received the Outstanding Grassland Conservation Award. When their son, Larry, took over the ranch, Bob and Charlaine retired and moved to Sutherland in 1999.

Bob was a member of the Sutherland United Methodist Church, a past board member of the Sutherland Rural Fire District, Horse Club 4-H Leader, an active member of the Nebraska Cattleman’s Association, and served as director of the Twin Platte Natural Resources District from 1975 to ’99 and was Board Chairman from ’80 to ’95.

Bob loved boating, water skiing, welding and making things. In his later years he learned to golf and became a member of the Lake Maloney Golf Club. Bob and Charlaine later owned a condo in Grand Lake, CO, and that is where he enjoyed snowmobiling.

He is survived by his wife, Charlaine, of Sutherland; daughters, Barbara (Lon) Petersen, of Elkhorn, NE, and Sandra Bay, of Sutherland; grandchildren, Larren Fear, Landan Fear, Jennifer Stephens (fiancé, Chris Stone), Justin Petersen, Rebecca (Jon) Reiter, Dr. Elizabeth (Andrew) Harris and Jessica (Justin) Grentz; nine great-grandchildren, Trinity, Paul, Jayden, Emersyn, Mikayla, Ben, Piper, Andy and Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Nancy Fulk, of Highlands Ranch, CO, and Arleta Bell, of Estes Park, CO; and other family.

Bob was preceded in death by his son, Larry Fear; and his parents, Louis and Myrtle Fear.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017, at the Sutherland United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 4-6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Sutherland Rural Fire Department, Sutherland United Methodist Church or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore

Marvin D. Peterson

Posted on August 1, 2017August 2, 2017

Marvin D. Peterson, 89, of North Platte, passed away July 30, 2017, at North Platte Care Center.

He was born on June 11, 1928, to John and Maggie (Wilhelmson) Peterson in Hayes Center. He graduated from Hayes Center High School with the class of 1948.

On May 3, 1950, Marvin was united in marriage to Norma Jean Curran. He worked on the Sutherland dam for a few years before being employed by North Platte Public Schools, eventually becoming the head of the maintenance department. Marvin was hired in 1968 by Union Pacific Railroad as a carman, retiring in 1988.

He loved to garden, hunt and fish, and he taught his family to respect the outdoors. His faith was his compass and he attended Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene. Marvin was the kindest and most gentle husband, father, grandfather and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Richard and Charles “Whitey” Peterson; sister, LaVada Moore; and great-grandson, Noah Ramos.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Jean; son, Douglas D. (Brenda Grant) Peterson; two daughters, Debbie (Rod) Miller and Pamela Peterson, all of North Platte; sister, Barbara Gigax of Hayes Center; two sisters-in-law, Jane Peterson of Texas and Marilyn Peterson of Cozad; grandchildren, Michael (Christy) Miller, John (Jodi) Miller and Sunny (Josh) Yocum-Whitmore; great-grandchildren, Micah, Shayla, Tanner, Shaylee, Jaden, Gage, Caden, Allie, Connor, Declan, Graham, Carrissa, Midgey and Myah; great-great-grandchildren, Torran, Tracen and Easton; and a special friend, Don Lakey.

A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 3, at Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Jack Atteberry officiating. Cremation will follow. Inurnment will be at a later date. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today, Aug. 2, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Warren David Kennedy

Posted on August 1, 2017

Warren David Kennedy, age 86, of Sutherland, NE, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Great Plains Health.

Warren was born June 15, 1931, to Louis David “Dave” and Myrtie Bell (Humphrey) Kennedy on the family farm north of Sutherland. He grew up on the farm and attended Sutherland Public School, graduating in 1949. In 1951, Warren enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne Division. Following his discharge in ’54, he returned to Sutherland and farmed with his dad, which he did all his life.

On May 26, 1957, Warren was united in marriage to Geraldine Ann “Gerry” Schwieger in Grand Island, NE. They continued living and working on the family farm where they raised three children, Sherry, Larry and Kenneth, and had celebrated 60 years of marriage. Warren loved farming and liked to see his feedlot full of cattle. He was able to live the dream of farming with his dad, his sons and his grandkids.

Warren was active in the Sutherland community, serving on the Sutherland Co-op Board of Directors, the School Board, and 4-H Club where he was a club leader and started the Beefmakers 4-H Club in 1968 with Jim Colburn; the club is still active today. He was also a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Along with farming, Warren loved fishing and taking fishing trips to Canada where he was also a founding owner of KenRo Fish Camp. Most importantly, he dearly loved his family, especially his grandkids, and always took an interest in their activities. Warren will be deeply missed and remembered for his great sense of humor.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Gerry, of Sutherland; children, Sherry (Frank) Thompson, of Columbus, NE, and Larry (Annette) Kennedy, and Kenneth (Renee) Kennedy, all of Sutherland; his stepmother, Rosie Kennedy, of Sutherland; grandchildren, Cassidee (Eric) Grubaugh, Sean (Adrienne) Kennedy, Jess Thompson, Sarah Kennedy (fiancé, Ben Rivera), David Kennedy, Samantha Kennedy and Talon Crago; great-grandson, Breccan Kennedy; sisters, Virginia (Lon) Wisdom and Jeanie Kennedy (Ross Dinwiddie), and sister-in-law, Iris Kennedy, all of Sutherland; and other family.

Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Dave and Myrtie Kennedy; brother, Don Kennedy; and granddaughter, Katie Kennedy.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at the Sutherland Presbyterian Church. Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Warren Kennedy Memorial, which will be designated later. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.