Bernice M. Pierson, age 92 of North Platte, passed away November 10, 2018 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. Bernice was born March 12, 1926 to J. E. Roland and Sarah R. (Jagger) Williams at Farnam, NE. She grew up at Farnam and the family later moved to L.A. California later retuning to Nebraska to Gothenburg and Brady. Bernice graduated from Brady High School and moved to North Platte in 1944.

She was united in marriage to Leonard Pierson on June 9, 1946. She worked for Northwester Bell until her retirement in 1981. Bernice was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Signet Chapter #55 O.E.S, B.P.O. Does and American Legion Auxiliaries, Women of the Moose, assistant Blue Bird leader, and enjoyed her bridge clubs and bowling.

Her family includes her children, Mike (Mikki) Pierson of Yuma, AZ, Pamela (Mike) Fear of North Platte, and Patricia “Trish” (Don) McFarland, Jr. of Burleson, TX, 6 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren and many other loving relatives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leonard on September 5, 2004, a son, Mark Pierson, and brothers, Donald and Robert Williams.

Services will be 1:00 pm Friday, November 16, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9am to 8pm Thursday with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Lynne Mae Stanton, 67, of North Platte, died at home on Saturday,
November 10, 2018.

Lynne was born April 10, 1951, to Maurice ‘Moe’ Oscar and Maureen Mae
(Arney) Stanton in North Platte where she grew up. Lynne graduated from
North Platte High School in 1969 and was a Jobs Daughters Queen while in
high school.  She went on to attended the University of Northern
Colorado at Greeley, graduating with a teaching degree in 1973.  Lynne
worked for U.S. West in Denver then did Information Technology work and
returned to North Platte in 1998 to work for Great Plains Regional
Medical Center.  She eventually retired in 2013.

On August 13, 1988, Lynne married Rodney Ogden in Las Vegas, Nevada.
They lived in Santa Barbara, California, and Denver before moving to
North Platte.

She is survived by her husband, Rodney Ogden, of North Platte; brother,
Gary (Debbie) Stanton, of Chicago, Illinois; and her niece and two nephews.

Lynne was preceded in death by her parents, Moe and Maureen Stanton;
sister and brother-in-law, Deanna and Frank Keslar; and nephew, Andy Keslar.

Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.  Memorials are suggested
to PAWS-itive Partners.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in
charge of arrangements.

Delores Rae McConnell, 86, of Paxton, passed away September 22, 2018 at Centennial Park Retirement Village, North Platte, Ne.  Delores was born July 3, 1932 at Sutherland, the first child and only daughter to Frances Joseph (Fritz) and Rose Constance (Sedlacek) Ecker.

As a young girl, she lived south of Paxton and attended District 16 country school through the 8^th grade. She moved to Denver, Co. with her family for 2 years so her father could attend welding school, then returned to Paxton and graduated from Paxton High School in 1949. On February 16, 1950, Delores was united in marriage to Merle L. McConnell in a double ring ceremony with Bob and Maxine Perlinger at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Paxton. To this marriage, three sons were born, Patrick Ryan, Michael Kent, and Mark Stephen. During most of her married life, she was a homemaker and mother to her three boys as they grew up on the McConnell family farm at Sarben, Ne. Later in Life, after her family reached adulthood, she spent several years working as a CNA and resident transport driver for the Sutherland Care Center and enjoyed it very much.

Delores was preceded in death by her parents, Fritz and Rose Ecker; her husband, Merle; brothers, Dale, Lyle and Harold Ecker; niece and nephew, Shelley and Jeff Ecker; great grandson, Caden McConnell; great granddaughter, Korah Mullen; and daughter in law Gladys (Plugge) McConnell.

She is survived by her three sons, Patrick (Ruth), Michael (Cindy), and Mark (Sue) and families;  grandchildren, Cammille, Ryan, Jessica, Nathan, and Megan; step grandchildren, Tammy, Scott, Cher, and Brad and their families;  several great grandchildren; one great, great granddaughter, and extended family who loved her dearly.

As a final act of giving so that others could benefit in the future, Delores became an anatomical donor and her body was given over to the University of Nebraska Medical Center College to further the education of doctors and medical staff that are working towards their goals of becoming future life savers in society.

A very heartfelt thank you goes out to all of Delores’ attending doctors, nurses and staff at Great Plains Health and Centennial Park for making a most trying time much easier and to Carpenter Memorial Chapel for coordinating all the necessary arrangements.

A memorial has been established in her name. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorial Services will be at 11a.m. MT on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Paxton, Ne. with Fr. Bryan Ernest officiating. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements. Inurnment of cremains will follow the completion of the Medical Center’s educational cycle at a later date in the Paxton Cemetery.

Luella Mae Scott, 88, of North Platte, passed away November 7, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born June 14, 1930, to Everett and Gladys (Swisher) Keeten at Phillipsburg, Kansas.

Luella was a graduate of North Platte High School. She worked for Youth Benefits Unlimited in Colorado for many years before moving back to North Platte. She worked for Walmart for sixteen years. She loved all of her family and enjoyed the time spent with all of them.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Timothy Lee Scott; sister, B. Beyer and brother, Arlon Keeten.

Luella is survived by a son, Terry D. (Becky) Scott of North Platte; a sister, Corrine (Vern) Mattson of New Jersey; twelve grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren, two great grandchildren; friends, Milly Richards and Glenda O’Conner.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 13, at the North Platte Cemetery. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is care of arrangements.

Adella M.  Bouillette, age 93 of North Platte, passed away Thursday November 8, 2018 at Linden Court.

Adella was born September 19, 1925 in Seguin, KS to Emile and Delia (Saindon) Simoneau, the seventh of 11 children.  She graduated from high school in Beatrice, NE.  After graduation she moved to Hastings, NE where she worked for Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company Inc., which is how she answered the phone.  It was in Hastings that she met her future husband, Rolan “Rags” Brouillette.  While dating they enjoyed roller skating and dancing.  They were married at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Hastings in 1947.  After they were married, they briefly moved to Phillipsburg, KS before returning to Hastings, where they ran Hec’s Place, a tavern and cafe.  In 1961, they moved to North Platte where they owned and operated the Platte Bar.  Adella was very active in the Catholic church and was the head of the Diocesan Council of Catholic Women.  She was a founding member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church and one of the original Holy Spirit Church Ladies.  She and Rags enjoyed traveling and spending time at their Lake Maloney cabin with children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.  They were very involved in NEBRASKAland Days and the Lincoln County Democrats.

Survivors include her 10 children: Sandy (Gary) Pell, Kathy (Doug) Wenz, Mike (Jackie) Brouillette all of North Platte, Doug (Karen) Brouillette of Omaha, Rosemary (Joel) Walker of McDonough, GA, Vicki (Kent) Adney of Sterling, CO, Teresa (Blaine) Wid, Rolan Jr. (Valerie) Brouillette, Tim (Melissa) Brouillette all of North Platte, and Patrick (friend Balou) Brouillette of Scottsdale, AZ; a brother Bill Simoneau of Denver; 30 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous other family members and many friends.

She was preceeded in death by her parents Emile and Delia Simoneau; 9 siblings; a grandchild; and a great-grandchild.

Memorials are suggested to Holy Spirit Catholic Church or the North Platte Catholic Schools.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday November 9, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 12:00 p.m. Saturday November 10, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend Vidya Sager Arikotla as Celebrant.  Burial will be at a later date at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from noon until 7:00 p.m. Friday November 9, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen (Dworak) Dickman, 65, of Maxwell, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2018 at Great Plains Health with her family at her side.

Kathy was born November 26, 1952 in Ord, NE to George and Gail (Hall) Dworak.  She was raised in Ord, where she attended and graduated from Ord High School in 1971.

Following high school, Kathy attended University of NE at Lincoln where she received her Bachelors degree.  After graduating college, Kathy moved to Maxwell and started working for the Department of Health and Human Services.  In 2011, she retired after over 30 years of service.

On December 26, 1977, Kathy was united in marriage to Darrell Dickman.  They built a life together in Maxwell, NE, where they raised their daughter and made many lifelong friends.

Kathy was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.  She enjoyed reading, spending time at the lake, planting flowers, and Husker football.  Her greatest passion was spending time with her two grandsons and she treasured her many friendships, entertaining them at her home.

Survivors include her husband of 41 years, Darrell of Maxwell; one daughter, Kara Brestel of Maxwell; two grandsons, Brodee and Brock Brestel; two brothers, Tom (Marlys) Dworak of Ord, and Dick (Terri) Dworak of Lincoln; one brother-in-law, Dwain (Nancy) Dickman of Manchester, TN; two sisters-in-law, Dwana (Kevin) Paul of Maxwell, and Darlene Johnson of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents. George and Gail Dworak; and her in-laws, Dale and Deloris Dickman.

Memorials are suggested to the family’s choice and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Sukraw officiating.  Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery south of Maxwell.  Visitation will be noon – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Dee Ann Cummings, 60, of West Point, NE, formerly of North Platte passed away October 31, 2018 at Premier Estates Nursing Home in West Point, NE.  She was born on June 21, 1958, in Sutherland NE and adopted at birth by Norval & Vera (Jeffers) Cummings of North Platte.  She attended a special needs school in North Platte as a small child while living at home for several years.  She later moved into a group home and worked at the North Platte Opportunity Center for forty years.

Dee Ann loved spending time with her family and was a very affectionate person.  She loved going out to eat, shopping, playing cards and drinking coffee, but she especially loved spending time with her Grandma Abbott.  She died at Premier Estates Nursing Home in West Point, NE. Although it was difficult having Dee so far from home in recent years, the family has been comforted by the TLC provided her there.

Dee was preceded in death by her father in 1968; her mother in 1990; her grandparents, Hazel & Glenn Cummings of Paxton; and both of her father’s siblings, Dale Cummings and Nola Cummings Toone.  The remainder of her family spent their lives in North Platte.  Her grandparents, Charles Jeffers and Alice (Macomber) Jeffers Abbott; her Aunt Dorothy (Jeffers) and Uncle Frank Isley, and her Uncle Everett Small have also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her Aunt Darlene (Jeffers) Small; and several cousins in NE, CO, and KS who have loved her dearly and will miss her dearly.   DeeDee will always be remembered for her sweetness and joy in serving others.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Opportunity Center or to the Premier Estates Nursing Home in West Point.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Graveside Services will be held 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the North Platte Cemetery with Pastor George Cheek officiating.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Barbara Loraine Titchen, 86, of North Platte, passed away at Linden
Court on Wednesday, October 31, 2018.

Barbara was born August 7, 1932, to Paul Walter and Martha Ingeborg
(Lindberg) Larson at Gothenburg, where she grew up and attended school.
Barbara worked for a while before marrying Mervin Wayne Titchen on
November 21, 1952, in Gothenburg where they lived for a few years.  They
moved to North Platte in 1958 and owned the Standard Oil Station for 12
years and Titchen Towing Service for 27 years.  Barbara worked as the
bookkeeper for their businesses until her health failed.

She was member of the First Baptist Church, Social Order of Beauceant
(S.O.O.B.) and Signet Chapter #55 Order of Eastern Star where she served
as Worthy Matron in 1992.  Barbara liked to do needlepoint, embroidery
and crocheting.  She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and
great-grandchildren who were very special to her.

She is survived by her husband, Mervin, of North Platte; sons, Michael
(Punky) Titchen, of North Platte and Tommy (Christine) Titchen, of
Andover, MN; daughters, Kristie (Thomas) Vedder, of North Platte, Debbie
(Norman) Hagler, of Alliance and Kellie (Rodger) Morash and Donna Post,
of North Platte; daughter-in-law, Paula Titchen, of Longmont, CO; 17
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; sister, Annabelle Holmes, of
Gothenburg; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family.

Barbara was preceded in death by her son, John Titchen; parents, Paul
and Martha Larson; sister, Kathryne Aden; brothers, Raymond, Bernie and
James Larson; grandchildren, Jessica Titchen and Steven Hagler; and
great-granddaughter, Aqualina Davis.

Funeral Service with Eastern Star Rites will be 10 a.m. Monday, November
5, 2018, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Clint
Walker officiating.  Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National
Cemetery.  Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday 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
Masonic Children’s Home in Fremont.