Philip “Phil” L Morrell Sr., 88, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017.

Phil was born July 21, 1929, to Thomas and Ivy Morrell. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.  He later joined and retired from the United States Army Reserve.  Phil married Rosemary Ferguson, who survives, on October 15, 1952

He and Rosemary enjoyed traveling,  camping, square dancing, hiking the Arizona landscape, including multiple trips in and out of the Grand Canyon and going into the desert with their 4 wheel drive vehicle.

He is survived by three children, Philip (Susan) Morrell, Susan Morrell, and Bobbie Morrell; one grandchild, Aubrey (Robert) Morrell-Challquist and three great-grandchildren Ethan, Keaton and Elena Rosenbaum.

A graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2017, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 S Spur 56A, Maxwell, NE 69151.  In lieu of Memorial or flowers feel free to make a donation to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

 

Lena Rebecca Zogg, age 78, of  North Platte, NE, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at the Ogallala Community Hospital.

Lena was born on April 11, 1939, to Dewey and Minnie Earl in Gothenburg, NE. She grew up in the Gothenburg and Cozad area then married Fred D. Zogg, Sr. on September 22, 1954, in Cozad. They lived in several communities in Nebraska before settling in North Platte where they became members of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Lena worked different jobs during her life but first and foremost, she was a wife, mom and true friend. She will be missed by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Fred, Jr. and wife, Terry Zogg, Charlotte Zogg, Melody and husband, Cesar Lucero, Angel Houck, and Lesa DeCent and husband, Marv Schildhauer, all of North Platte; and siblings, Bob Earl and Hazel Earl.

Survivors also include her grandchildren, Jason Zogg, Fred IV and Eva Zogg, Rebecca Zogg, Christal Zogg and Tyler, Samson and Meghan Zogg, Chelsea and Joshua Walter, Benjiman Zogg, Daniel and Stephanie Zogg, Johnny and Sara Zogg, Suzie and Dan Whitten-Zogg, Jamie and Boston Griffis, Jasmine and James Ward, Conner Pitre, Chance Houck, Rebecca DeCent, Christina DeCent and Ashley DeCent; 30 great-grandchildren, Hunter, Jersy, Bruce, Breanna, Harley, Ziva, Chevy-Ann, Tierinie, Aubrie, Hayden, Isacc, Audriella, Baby J., Aaliyah, Kailyn, Alice, Dale, Paige, Dakota, David, Shamra, Brea, Genesys, Zariah, Jayce, Noah, Cali, Willow, Dominick and Jason; as well as other family members.

Lena was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, Sr.; parents, Dewey and Minnie Earl; parents-in-law, Frederick and Sadie Zogg; brother-in-law, Dale and wife, Pauline Zogg; and grandsons, Frederick and Jeremiah.

Cremation was chosen. A gathering of family and friends will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Inurnment will follow in the Maywood Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are with Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore.

Thomas F. “Tom” Bagnell, Jr., 78, of North Platte, passed away September 22, 2017 at Great Plains Health. He was born September 28, 1938 to Thomas F. and Virginia (Oliver) Bagnell, Sr. at Everett, Massachusetts.  He graduated from Everett High School.

Tom briefly served in the United State Navy, then served in the United States Air Force until being honorable discharged in 1962.  While in the Air Force he was stationed in Topeka, KS.

On November 1, 1959, Tom was united in marriage to Janice VonLehe at Linn, Kansas.  The couple lived in Linn, KS, Burlington, MA and Washington, KS before moving to North Platte in 1980, where Tom was employed by the Union Pacific Fruit Express, retiring in 2004.

Tom enjoyed fishing, yardwork and their home which he built himself.

Tom is survived by his wife, Janice of North Platte; daughter, Terri (Les) Gauby of Washington, KS; sons, James (Paula) Bagnell of North Platte, Kelly (Tara) Bagnell of Sidney, NE and Curtis Bagnell of North Platte; five grandchildren, Beau, Tess, Skyler, Scott and Bailey; brothers, Joe Bagnell of Everett, MA, Edgar (Donna) Bagnell of Frankfort, KY and Bill (Sandra) Bagnell of Billerica, MA.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Online condolences may be shared at www.capentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory.  Services will be 11:00 am Wednesday September 27, 2017 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev Robert Deardoff officiating.   Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is care of arrangements.