Larry A. Henry, 78, of North Platte, passed away April 29, 2019 at Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, Nebraska. He was born May 17, 1940, on the family farm near Gandy, Nebraska to Arthur and Eva Grace (Clark) Henry. Larry graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “58”.

On November 21, 1959, he was united in marriage to Mary Grabbe at First Baptist Church in North Platte, Nebraska. Larry started farming and ranching with his family, eventually moving southwest of North Platte.

Mr. Henry was a member of First Baptist Church for over 50 years, past board member for Miller School District School Board, past President of Rural Fire District and member of the Lincoln County Ag Society for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Mary of North Platte; daughter, Dawn (Gerald) Walker of Falcon, Colorado; son, George Henry of Downs, Kansas; brother, Bill (Sharron) Henry of North Platte; two sisters, Lonna Applehof of Yuba City, California and Karen (Virgil) Lehmkuhler of Sidney, Nebraska; grandchildren, Nathan, Micah (Cori) and Hannah; two great-granddaughters, Chris and Aryel; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, Bill Smith and Milton Applehof; and a sister-in-law, Sandra Henry.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to First Baptist Church or North Platte Volunteer Fire Department. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019 at First Baptist Church, 100 McDonald Road in North Platte with the Rev. Clint Walker officiating. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel at 1616 West B Street in North Platte, which is in care of arrangements.

Gary Ray Shuck, 54, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the North Platte Care Center.

Gary was born December 5, 1964, at Pocatello, Idaho, to Daniel Shuck Jr. and Darlene Shuck.  The family moved to Nebraska when Gary was 8 years old then when he was a junior, he moved to Pecos, New Mexico where he graduated from Pecos High School in 1984.

After graduating Gary enlisted in the U.S. Army and did his Basic Training at Ft. Hood, Texas.  He served in the area of Tactical Telecommunications and earned the rank of Corporal. Following his honorable discharge in 1992, Gary moved to Marietta, Georgia, married Linda Cabanis and they later divorced.

Gary drove a truck for over 20 years then retired due to his health.

Survivors include his father, Daniel Shuck, Jr. and his wife, Eloise, and sisters, Janet (Lloyd) Lockhart and Donna Shuck, all of North Platte; brother, Robert Shuck, of Santa Fe, New Mexico; niece, Roxie Heessel; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Gary was preceded in death by his mother, Darlene; paternal grandparents, Dan and Hazel Shuck; and maternal grandparents, William and Roxie Godfrey.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside service with military honors will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. The memorial
book may be signed at odeanchapel.com.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Bernard L. Block passed away at his home in El Mirage, Arizona on March 30, 2019 surrounded by his dear friend, Bonnie, and his sons.

Bernie was born on October 21, 1936 and was raised in Gothenburg, Nebraska, the son of Fred and Ella Block. In the late 1980’s, he moved to Lincoln, Nebraska where he met Bonnie. In his retirement years, he enjoyed parking cars for the University, going to the women’s volleyball and basketball games, golfing and having coffee with friends most mornings after his exercise routine. He also organized several summer family gatherings in Estes Park, Colorado that helped bring his family closer together. In the early 2010’s, Bernie and Bonnie decided to become snowbirds and spent several winters in El Mirage, Ariozona. There they gained an entirely new friend base in a community that involved playing shuffleboard, shows and music. He spent quality time at the dog park with his loyal companion Bennie and friends.

Survivors include his dear friend of 30 years, Bonnie Schwaninger; sons, Kevin (Linda) Block, Bernie Block, and Brad (Kerri) Block; daughter, Barb (Scott) Knuth; 11 grandchildren; sisters Sharon (Don) Abbott and Karen (Eddie) Wuehler; and many close friends.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Alan Block in 2017.

A memorial service will be held at the Gothenburg Cemetery in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences may be shared at www.blasestrauser.com.

Mae Swindle, 68, of Gothenburg, Nebraska died on April 27, 2019 at Orlando, Florida. She was born on March 24, 1951 in Malad City, Idaho, the daughter of Gloma Hartford Swindle and Margaret (Isaacson) Swindle.

Mae grew up in Malad City, Idaho and graduated from Malad City High School. She lived in multiple states all across the country while employed as an over-the-road truck driver. She married Rodney Parrish on August 30, 1978 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren, crocheting, gardening, and doing home improvements.

Survivors include three daughters – Lori (David) Zimmerman, Cara Warvie, and MaeLynn Westbrook; three sons – James (Shaun) Stevens, Rodney Parrish Jr, and Wayne (Jacque) Parrish; 25 grandkids; 3 great grandkids; sister Jetta Joan Brown; along with many extended family and friends.

Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Gloma & Margaret Swindle; her husband, Rodney Parrish; daughter, Shawna Riggs; and three brotheres.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 Tenth Street in Gothenburg, Nebraska on Monday, May 6, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Services will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chaple on May 6, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the family in care of Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel.

Detta Darlene Shirley, 88, of Maywood, Nebraska died on April 28, 2019 at her home in Maywood.

She was born on November 13, 1930 in Eustis, Nebraska, the daughter of Henry John and Anna Marie (Yorges) Puls.

Detta grew up at Eustis, Nebraska and was a lifelong Nebraska resident. She married Robert Shirley on September 6, 1980 at Elwood, Nebraska. She workd at B & D where she was awarded for her ideas in reducing waste. She later worked in the auction business. Detta enjoyed dancing, gardening, sewing and westerns, but she especially enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband, Rober Shirley of Maywood; son, Terry Lee Schweitzer of Glenns Ferry, Idaho; daughter, Sandra G. Englehart of Spokane, Washington; step-son, Robb Shirley of Berwyn, Nebraska; step-daughter, Dena Shirley of Austin, Texas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; special friends Gordon & Alice Brown of Maywood.

Detta was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Anna; three children, Richard, Douglas and Barbra; grandson, Adam; five brothers and three sisters.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel at 317 Center Avenue in Curtis, Nebraska on Thursday, May 2, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family.