Dorothy Elizabeth Faulkner of North Platte, Nebraska; born February 20, 1920, died December 15, 2017.  She could do laundry, set the table, and fix dinner for a family of 9 while carrying an infant child on her hip.  She made it seem effortless even when it clearly wasn’t. That exemplified her way of giving the gift of love, always giving of herself and never complaining.  After gracing our lives for almost 98 years, she has been called home to the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Claude Faulkner in 1988, after 49 years of marriage. She is survived by her 7 children; Claude (Mary), Philip (Patricia), Thomas, Daniel (Beverly), Lynne, Steven (Joetta), and Douglas (Ellen); 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She had two sisters and three brothers, all deceased; many aunts and uncles; many nephews and nieces; and more than 100 first cousins.  Her memory of her relatives was always incredibly sharp. She never lost her ability to recall names, marriages, births, birthdays, and important events.

She was born and grew up on a small farm southwest of Hastings, Nebraska in an area settled by German immigrants. She attended High School in Roseland where she was Class Valedictorian. Following graduation, she moved to North Platte. She worked at the F. W. Woolworth “Five & Dime” department store at the soda fountain.  She quickly met and made new friends, including her then-to-be husband.  She was a wonderful wife and mother, caring for her husband and 7 kids. She loved to play cards, especially bridge at which she was quite good.  She enjoyed playing board games with her children and grandchildren. She was adventuresome; she could be found going on bicycle rides, camping trips, hiking in the mountains and even cross-country skiing. She made trips to Europe including visiting Rome and Rieti, Italy, many European countries, especially the United Kingdom and Ireland. She also traveled the USA attending graduations and marriages until her health did not permit it.

She was active in Holy Spirit Church and St. Patrick Church and School affairs including Catholic Daughters, Altar and Rosary Society. She was very involved at Holy Spirit Church barbecue, and in preparing meals for funerals and other functions. She was also a very devout Catholic. She had a great love for the Blessed Mother and the rosary, saying it daily until she died.

Dorothy was a wonderful woman, wife, mother and a great friend and relative to many. She was dearly loved and will be terribly missed. We find solace knowing she is in heaven.

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In lieu of flowers or other gifts, the family encourages those who wish, to contribute to the St. Patrick’s Endowment fund or to the Foundation Fighting Blindness at:

North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment-Trust, Inc., 601 S. Tabor, P.O. Box 57, North Platte, NE 69103-0057

Foundation Fighting Blindness, PO Box 17279, Baltimore, MD 21298-9581

https://www.blindness.org/

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend Bryan Ernest as celebrant.  Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery.  Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 26, 2017 and 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Jessica Ann Polanco, 52, of North Platte, passed away unexpectedly December 16, 2017.  She was born August 11, 1965 to Jesus and Margaret (Sanchez) Perez in Greeley, CO.   Then later was adopted by her grandparents Arnulfo P. Sanchez (Socorro Saldivar). She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 83′.  Just two years later, she was united in marriage to Romano J. Polanco.  To this union seven kids were born.

Jessica was employed by Social Security Administration as Client Specialist for the past eight years.  Previously, she was employed by State of Nebraska Department of Social Services as a Social Worker,  for eleven years; Walmart in North Platte for over seven years as Dept. Manager of kids wear and shoes,  Owned and operated day care in her home for a couple of years; North Platte Opportunity Center as Direct Support Staff for over five years.  She taught CCD (Catholicism) for the past 24 years with St. Patrick’s Church of North Platte, NE.  She loved to cook. She was well known for her Mexican food:  frijoles, chile verde with pork, guacamole, her salsa’s and tortillas, of which was loved by family, friends and co-workers.

Jessica was a woman of faith and loved God; she shared that with her family and friends.  She posted daily scriptures on Facebook that everyone read and loved. She had the most amazing smile that just made your heart happy.  Her Beauty was admired by all, and it wasn’t in just her appearance; but her heart as well. Her willingness to give and help others when needed no matter the circumstances, was her expertise; meanwhile never asking for anything in return. All she wanted for us was to love and be kind to one another. Jessica loved her husband and she was Romano’s world; as he, hers. Her children were her greatest blessings that God had bestowed upon her and Romano. She loved her Hayden Jude, and would do anything for him; he was her pride and joy. Jessica always saw the best in people, and never focused on the negativeness. She was beautiful beyond description; all the words in the world would never come close to how exquisite she looked. Her impeccable coffee brown eyes carried her love and grace. She was loved and will be very missed by her family and many others.

She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Romano J. Polanco; children, Shanté Cherrelle  (Jay Porter) Polanco, Tatiana Maria Polanco, Santana Clarita Polanco, Elijah Santiago Polanco and Aaliyah Isabella Starr Polanco all of North Platte.  She loved her one and only Grandson Hayden Jude Albertson.  parents, Margaret Ramos of  North Platte and Jesus Perez of Kentucky; father and mother-in-law,  Eddie and Sharon Polanco of North Platte;  siblings, Rosa (Santos) Castellanos, MaryJane (Johnny) Serrano, Esther Guerra, Sam (Delia) Sanchez, Alex (Helen) Sanchez all of North Platte; Rick Sanchez; (Vicki Manning) Ofelia Leyva and CheeRee Perez of  Grand Island, NE ; Angelica (Joseph) Scovill of Colorado Springs, Co; Desa Fosbinder of Arnold,  NE Esther Munoz of Kentucky, Inez Ramos, Martin (Jeanette) Ramos, Mario (Elena) Ramos, Carlos (Juana) Ramos and Daniel (Jennifer) Ramos, all of North Platte; brother and sister-in-law, Santos Polanco and Valencia Polanco of North Platte; Godchildren, Anthony Fuentes, Trista Rangel of Denver, Co, Clemente Sanchez and Dominique Perez of Grand Island, Jaren Garcia of Bryan, TX, Tobias Polanco, Lacey Vieyra, Christian Ramos and Elianna Ramos, all of North Platte and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, Compadres, Padrinos and friends including Co-workers from her current and past employers.

She was preceded in death by twin sons, Fernando Romano and Carlo Santos;, parents, Socorro and Arnulfo P. Sanchez; Brothers, “Uncle Hank” Henry Sanchez,  “Uncle” Albert Sanchez.  Uncle Cedric Polanco; grandmothers, Carmen Perez, Dorothy Duffield; nephews, Carlo Robert Polanco, Noah Martin Ramos and Logan Gregory Fosbinder; cousins, (God Daughter) Maricella Sanchez and Shawn Polanco.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 22, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Josh Brown as celebrant.  Rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the church.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel and from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with family receiving friends.  Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

 

Arya Jayde Helie was born Sunday, December 10, 2017 at 2:31 p.m. where she was welcomed into the gates of Heaven. Arya’s loving parents, Sean and Briana were able to adore her for a short time with lots of love, kisses and cuddles. Arya’s beautiful face will always be remembered with her cute button nose and her soft sweet cheeks. Her precious hands and feet with such long beautiful fingers and toes will be an imprint in our broken hearts forever! Her mother was already jealous of her gorgeous perfect nails. Arya was perfect from head to toe, maybe that’s why God needed her more than us. Arya’s loving siblings definitely got some loving time with her as well. They enjoyed holding her so closely with warm kisses, hugs and tears. She will always be remembered for her comforting touch she has left in our hearts. Arya is our sweet blessing and we all were so anticipating her arrival to join our little family. She is so loved by all who got to meet her so briefly and will be greatly missed.

Arya Jayde is the daughter of Sean and Briana Helie; sister to, Kaden, Laila, Madison and Mia. Our love for our little princess will never fade away. Arya is also survived by grandparents, Laurie Razo, James Helie and Teresa Helie; her great grandparents, Jim and Virginia Yakel,  Terry and Virginia Tyma. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many others.

Arya will always remain her parents precious baby princess, Kaden, Laila, Madison and Mia’s sweet little sister. We will always cherish the impressionable memories she blessed us with in a short amount of time. We all fell deeply in love with Arya Jayde. We will look forward to holding her again in Heaven one day. Until then, our shattered broken hearts will always be with her.

A celebration of life will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, December 22 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Family will be receiving friends Thursday, December 21, 5:30-7 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  A memorial has been established in her memory.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.