Elizabeth “Betty” Janette Peterson, age 92 of North Platte, passed away Friday August 25, 2017 at Centennial Park Retirement home in North Platte.

Betty was born on January 24, 1925 in Spaulding, NE to Frank and Anna (Rothleutner) Bernt.  She grew up on a farm outside of Spaulding and graduated from Spaulding Academy.  After high school she attended Business College in Omaha and worked for MGM in Omaha.  She married Lester C. Peterson on June 2, 1947 in Omaha.  The couple lived in Omaha until 1958 when they moved to North Platte where she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital doing clerical work.  She later worked at Great Plains Health until her retirement.  When her sons were in Boy Scouts in the 1960s she was a Troop Mother.  She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where she contributed much of her time, as well as volunteering with RSVP.

Betty is survived by 3 children, Gary (Jocile) Peterson of Akron, CO, Dave Peterson of Lincoln, and John “Smiley” (Becky) Peterson of Stapleton; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister Mary Kay (Bernard) Fairbanks of Spaulding, NE; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lester in 1992; daughter Joan Mulinix; and brother Jerome Bernt.

Memorials are suggested to RSVP and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday August 29, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday August 30, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Josh Brown as celebrant.  Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday August 28, 2017 and from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday August 29, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Jack Dean Bond, 80, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.

Jack was born July 30, 1937, to George and Lela Alberta (Van Deusen) Bond in Syracuse, Missouri. He grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, graduating from Northeast High School in 1954. After high school, Jack joined the United States Air Force Reserve. He was called to active duty in 1961, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1962.

On March 15, 1958, Jack was united in marriage to Sandra K. Grazier. Jack and Sandra made their home in Kansas City then relocated to North Platte in 1970. Jack retired as General Manager of Central Nebraska Packing Company. Jack, along with three partners, also founded Animal Spectrum, a company that formulated and produced specialized diets for exotic animals. He was an active member of the AAZPA.

After retiring, Jack traveled extensively, visiting all 50 states and numerous countries. He especially enjoyed spending time with his daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member and deacon of the First Christian Church, as well as a member of the V.F.W. Post #1504, P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion, Eagle’s #2839, B.P.O. Elks #985 and Coyotes. Jack never met a stranger and was a charitable person, always willing to lend a helping hand. He will be greatly missed.

Jack is survived by his wife, Sandra, of North Platte; daughters, Victoria Cady, of North Platte, and Cassandra (Terry) Leet, of Torrington, Wyoming; brothers, Van (Alice) Bond, of Prineville, Oregon, Gary Bond and David (Dana) Bond, of Kansas City, Missouri, and Ronald (Jeannie) Bond, of Carolina Beach, North Carolina; sisters, Ruth Moran and Wanda Decker, of Kansas City, Missouri; grandchildren, Rachel (Aaron) Finken, Megan Fausnaugh, Leneé (Aurelio) Godina, Micaela (Tyler) Papousek, Emily Cady, Matthew (Megan) Leet and Kaitlyn Leet; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Fausnaugh; his parents, George and Lela Bond; sisters, Virginia Jamison and Carol Baccala; and son-in-law, Robert Cady.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Jan Ekstedt officiating. Visitation will be Monday 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.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ (220 North Vine Street, North Platte, NE, 69101).

Chuck Johnson, of North Platte, NE, died at Great Plains Health on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at the age of 71.

Chuck was born in North Platte on June 10, 1946, to Edwin Albin and Wilhelmina Elizabeth Lange Johnson. He grew up in North Platte and graduated from high school in 1965. He first went to work as a lineman then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1968, working in the Car Department. Chuck worked until 1993 when he took a disability.

On August 12, 1967, Chuck married Diane Lynn Epler in North Platte. They had raised three children, Steven, Stacey and Tami, and had just celebrated their 50th anniversary. When the boys were younger, Chuck coached them in Little League and their team won two state championships. As they got older, Chuck enjoyed watching them play Legion Baseball, and when his grandsons were old enough, they too played baseball. But baseball wasn’t his only sport, Chuck loved golfing with Stacey and Pete and watching the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Royals.

Most importantly, Chuck loved his family and dog, Yogi. He was a devoted husband and a kind, loving father and grandfather. His favorite place was simply being with his family. He will be missed so much.

Chuck leaves behind his wife, Diane, of North Platte; sons, Steven (Tracy) Johnson and Stacey (Tiffany) Johnson, of North Platte; daughter, Tami (Demian) Bongle, of Whitefish Bay, WI; 10 grandchildren, Trevor, Jordie, Madison, Cooper, Carter, Alex, Maggie, Carsen, Taylor and Daniel; sisters, Helen (Bill) Haney, of Tryon, NE, and Charlene (Floyd) Danczak, of Johnstown, CO; brothers, Roy Pounder, of Illinois, Richard Pounder, of Colorado and Larry Johnson, of North Platte; sisters-in-law, Betty Olson, of Lincoln, NE, and Linda Janecek, of North Platte; brothers-in-law, Jeff Olson and Robert (Michelle) Epler, all of North Platte; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Wilhelmina Johnson; and sister, Alice Pounder.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, August 28, 2017, at the First Assembly of God Church. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.