Vivian June Dunlap, age 87 of Stapleton, passed away at her home on Thursday November 29, 2018.

Vivian was born January 2, 1931 in Ogallala, NE to John and Mabel (Osborn) Pierce.  She married Kenneth M.C. Dunlap on May 14, 1950 in Ogallala and to their union four children were born.  The family lived in Ogallala, Keystone and Kimball as Kenneth worked on the railroad.  After his retirement they moved to Stapleton in 2003.  Vivian was a homemaker to her own family, as well as to others.  She did a little golfing and was a very accomplished bowler.  She held many records in the state of Nebraska.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and her grandchildren were the love of her life.   She will be remembered as easy going with a great sense of humor.

Vivian is survived by her children Dennis (Diane) Dunlap of Michigan, Velda Cassell of Stapleton, Robert Dunlap of the Philippines and Doris Walker of Stapleton; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members; as well as special friend Shirley Howard of Stapleton.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Mabel Pierce; husband Kenneth Dunlap; infant son Keith; grandson Jim Bob Cassell; special little great granddaughter Brystal Cassell; 4 brothers; 5 sisters; son-in-law Bill Cassell; and 3 sisters-in-law.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the excellent care given by Great Plains Hospice.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday December 5, 2018 at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Stapleton with Pastor Eric Mockaitis officiating.  Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery.  Visitation will be noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday December 4, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Francis Howard ‘Frank’ Paxton, 82, of North Platte, passed away at home
on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Frank was born September 11, 1936, to Leon Glenn and Evelyn (McCarty)
Paxton in Marysville, Kansas.  He grew up in North Platte where he
graduated from high school in 1956.  Frank joined the Army and later
served in the Army Reserves.  He began working various jobs in
construction and for glass companies before hiring on with the Union
Pacific Railroad in 1970, working as a Carman.  Frank eventually retired
from the railroad in 1998.

In 1975 Frank became an EMT  He served as a Volunteer Firefighter for 23
years and helped start the first scuba dive team in North Platte.  Frank
was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 57 years and
became very devoted to the church over the past four years.  He enjoyed
going out to eat and visiting with his favorite waitresses.

On June 26, 1960, Frank was united in marriage to Gracie Loretta Dunlap
at Franklin, Nebraska.  They made their home in North Platte where they
celebrated 54 years of marriage and raised two children.

Frank is survived by his children, Daniel (Connie) Paxton, of Lincoln
and Teresa (David) Clouatre, of North Platte; eight grandchildren,
Victoria, Andrea, Nicholas, Cassandra, Jennifer, Kevin, Baylee and
Dalton; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Carter, Kaden, Magealena and
Darr; sister, Nancy Fisher, of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews
and other family.

Along with his wife, Loretta, Frank was preceded in death by his
parents, Leon and Evelyn; brothers, James Robert, Lynn, Wayne and Terry
Paxton; and sisters, Virginia Andersen, Ellen Sparks, Leona Paxton,
Glenndean Paxton, Helen Simco and Janet Pekrul.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December
7, 2018, at the First Presbyterian Church with Lyle Anderson
officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later date.  The memorial book may
be signed at odeanchapel.com. or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean
Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the church or Volunteer Fire Department.

Odean Colonial Chapel – 302 South Sycamore – North Platte NE 69101 – 308-532-1450

Ronald Eugene ‘Ozzie’ Ostendorf, 70, of North Platte, died peacefully at
home on Friday, November 30, 2018.

Ron was born January 9, 1948, to Donald and Dorothy June (Hartford)
Ostendorf in North Platte where he was baptized and confirmed at the
First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Ron grew up in North Platte and
graduated from North Platte High School in 1966 then attended Mid-Plains
Community College.  After graduating with his Associate of Arts Degree
Ron went on to Kearney State College where he received his Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Math and Art in 1970.  He hired on with the Union Pacific
Railroad in 1967 as a Brakeman and retired in 2008 as a Conductor.

On December 20, 1969, Ron was united in marriage to Cynthia Ann Burris
in North Platte where they made their home and raised three sons.

Ron will be remembered most by his family and friends as an accomplished
craftsman and woodworker who was a perfectionist with his work.  He also
had a passion for music, sailing, camping, boating and entertaining.
Ron loved his family and will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind his wife, Cindi, of North Platte; sons, Justin
Ostendorf, of North Platte, Shawn Ostendorf, of Lincoln and Jeremy
Ostendorf, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandchildren, Sonia Marie, Ethan
and Ava Ostendorf; sisters, Donna Hilderbrand, of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, Jan (Butch) Mehl, of Crete, Bonnie (Tom) Rector, of North
Platte, Pat (Phil) Miller, of Cody, Tammy (Trevor) Menghini, of North
Platte and twins, Mindee (Mike) Mohr, of North Platte and Cindee (Tracy)
Wright, of Little Rock, Arkansas; as well as many nieces, nephews, other
family and his friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the
First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Arnold Flater
officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at
C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be
shared online at odeanchapel.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to the family to be used to help others with A.L.S.

Odean Colonial Chapel – 302 South Sycamore – North Platte NE 69101 –
308-532-1450