Katherine “Kathy” Ann (Pinkerton) Gove, age 77 of North Platte passed away Tuesday October 30, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Kathy was born April 25, 1941 in North Platte to James and Fredrica “Mildred” (Brown) Pinkerton Sr.  She graduated from McPherson County High School in 1958.  She married Marvin Gove November 19, 1961 in Tryon.  The couple lived in Omaha, and then moved back to Tryon to the family ranch until 1967.  They then moved to North Platte where they have resided since.  Kathy babysat for many years, being a “grandma” to many children throughout the years.  She was a member of Parkview Nazarene Church where she was an extremely active member since 1978.  She was involved in the Christian Women’s North Platte After 5 Club, in kids and teens quizzing at church and around the district and volunteered at the Salvation Army suppers and Donna’s Christmas dinners.  She loved going to her grandchildren’s sporting events and activities.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin of North Platte; children, Terry Gove of Kearney, Cindy (Norm) Bomberger, Mary Gove all of North Platte, Kevin Gove of Colorado, Charity Gove, and Tony (Katrina) Gove all of North Platte; grandchildren, Chris (Jenn) Gove of Elkhorn, NE, Ashley Gove of Ponca Springs, CO, Ben Gove of Sioux Falls, SD, John Bomberger of Kearney, NE, Austin Bomberger of Lincoln, NE, Sara Bihlmaier of Gretna, NE, Alex Gove, and Savanna Gove both of North Platte; great-grandchildren, Madisyn Wilcox, Liam Gove, and Emery Gove; brother, Jim (Janea) Pinkerton Jr. of North Platte; in-laws, Liz Cole of Beaver City, NE, Elaine (Art) Georgelas of Cheyenne, WY, Evelyn (R.D.) Ulrich of Alabama, and Milton (Laura) Gove of Florida; aunt, Gloria Bryant of North Platte; many nieces, nephews, cousins; and many friends.

Preceding her in death were her parents; a son, Marvin “Marty” Gove Jr.; step-mother, Anna Pinkerton; brother, Harold Pinkerton Sr.; and a sister, Barbara Anway.

Memorials are suggested to the Children’s Ministry at Parkview Nazarene Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene with the Reverends James Trippett, Jack Atteberry, and Pastor Greg Boller officiating.  Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday with the family receiving friends 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Marian Josephine “Joan” Condon, age 90 of North Platte, passed away Monday morning, October 29^th at Linden Court.

She was born to Raymond and Pauline (Hopp) Dieringer on February 14, 1928. Joan grew up on the Dieringer family farm that was established in 1878 southwest of Harvard, NE. She attended Harvard Public Schools and after graduating in 1945 she worked at the Harvard and Grand Island Air Bases.

She married Clarence Richard “Dick” Condon on February 15, 1949. Five boys were born to them between 1949-1963.

Dick and Joan lived in Kearney, NE for several years, in Minden, NE after that, finally settling in North Platte in 1966, where the she lived in the same home for 52 years, until June of this year. She worked at the American Legion P.R. Halligan Post in North Platte for 17 years. As a child she loved popping corn with her Grandpa Valentine and family, and that tradition lives on today to the delight of her beloved grandkids. She enjoyed reading, faithfully completing her daily crossword, laughing with friends, and having her family near her.

Joan never knew a stranger, and maintained friendships going back decades. She continued to make new friends with people of all ages, many of whom refer to her as “Grandma Jo” as well. She was grateful for the new acquaintances and caring staff of Linden Court in North Platte, where she resided the last six months

Joan is survived by her five sons, Tom, Bill (special friend Cindy Irish), Kelly (Lisa), Pat (Patti), all of North Platte, and Mike of San Jose, CA.; she is “Grandma Jo” to 30 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren; her sister Janet Goold (Tom) of Cheney, WA. also survives her. She loved her family very much.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dick in 1973; her parents; her brother Bill; her Aunts Mildred and Margaret; and daughter-in-law Sue.

Christian Wake Service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 1, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Josh Brown as celebrant and Reverend Mark Seiker as concelebrant.  Inurnment will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Cremation was chosen, those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

 

 

Charles Bryan Creel, 40, died October 28, 2018 with his family by his side in North Platte, Nebraska after fighting a three year battle with cancer.

He was born on October 5, 1978 in Merced, California to Charles (Chuck) Creel and Sandra Abney.

Bryan lived his early years in the area around Modesto, California and attended Ceres High School.  He loved spending summers on his grandparents’ farm near Patterson where he helped raise pigs, even showing them for 4-H at the fair (he always remembered getting a blue ribbon!).  After finishing high school Bryan moved to Las Vegas, Nevada.  He started his professional career working in casino security and then moved on to work in loss prevention at Walmart.  He spent many years working for Walmart in various management positions in Las Vegas, Minnesota, and Nebraska.  He also worked for a time as a manager for Ruby Tuesday in North Platte.

Bryan’s biggest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends.  He met his wife Andrea in 2005 while living in Las Vegas and they spent an amazing week in Costa Rica for their destination wedding in 2014.  In addition to traveling, Bryan loved going on camping trips, being at the ocean in California, and fishing in Minnesota.  He loved the wind hitting his bald head on his motorcycle rides in the country.  His friends knew they could always count on him for a good joke to make them laugh. His sons were his source of strength and happiness…his life and his love.

Bryan is survived by his wife, Andrea; sons, Gavin, Nathan, and Brandon; dad, Chuck Creel; mom and stepdad, Sandra and Gene Abney; sister, Starleen Lane; mother-in-law, Bonnie Henry (Greg Nelsen); father-in-law, Gerry Henry; sisters-in-law, Jessica Henry (John Perlich), Sarah Henry, and Alexis Henry; brother-in-law, Quentin Henry; and nieces and nephew, Anna, Caiden, Hunter, and Kelyn.

Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 31 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home to celebrate Bryan’s life with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating.  Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Leonard Unruh, of Wallace, NE, passed away Tuesday, October 23,
2018, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.  He was 77
years old.

Robert was born August 12, 1941, to Leonard and Edna Charlotte (Rose)
Unruh at North Platte.  He grew up in rural Paxton, NE, and graduated
from Paxton High School in 1959.  Robert went on to farm and ranch in
the Sutherland and Wallace area with his dad and eventually his son.

On April 27, 1963, Robert was united in marriage to Arlene Dee Kjar.
The couple had two children, Betty and Larry, and have lived near
Wallace since 1972.

Robert was a member of the Wallace Community Church and spent many years
as a 4-H Leader.  He made metal sculptures and enjoyed working in his
shop.  Robert and Arlene were also very active in square dancing and a
card club where they met many friends.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Arlene, of Wallace; children,
Betty (Rick) Aschmann, of Quito, Ecuador, Larry (Sharla) Unruh, of
Wallace, and José (Kristine) Cherres, of Atlanta, Georgia; seven
grandchildren, Justin Belsky, Cheyenne Unruh, Levi Unruh, Anne Aschmann,
Nathan Aschmann, Sebastian Cherres and Alexander Cherres;
step-grandchildren, Heidi (Jason) Barron and James (Christina) Aschmann;
six step great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Sandi) Kjar, of
Irving, California and Jack Peck, of Fort Collins, Colorado; as well as
several nieces, nephews, other family and his friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Edna;
brother-in-law, Dennis Kjar; and sister-in-law, Janice Peck.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Odean
Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Bob Witt officiating.
Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Sutherland.
Visitation will be prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be
shared at odeanchapel.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested
to Wallace Community Church Building Fund.

Brandon M. McClellen, age 32, of Kearney passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Brandon was born June 18, 1986 in North Platte to Jeff and Betty (Stevens) McClellen.  He has four brothers and a sister who will each miss him more than words can express.

Brandon attended kindergarten in Madison, NE and attended grades 1-3 in Leigh, Ne.  His family then moved to North Platte where he attended grades 4-5 at Cody Elementary.  He attended Adams Middle School for grades 6-7 before moving to Curtis, NE where he graduated from Medicine Valley High School.  He then went on to graduate from the auto-mechanics program at Mid Plains Community College.  Brandon began his career by installing underground sprinklers.  He then was hired by Cleary Building, through hard work and applying his natural skill and talents, he became a foreman, leading his own crew on projects.

While in college, Brandon met Holly Trumbull.  During their relationship, they had one child, Cameron James McClellen.  Their baby boy quickly became a driving force in Brandon’s life to want to achieve more in his early career, so he moved his new family to Kearney, NE where he began building houses.  Prior to his death Brandon was employed by Bryan Seitler Construction, building homes for future families to enjoy.

Brandon McClellen, was a young man so full of love and a passion for life.  In his spare time, it was no surprise to catch him working on a new woodworking project, teaching young Cameron to play the guitar, fishing, hiking, hunting, working on cars, cooking (and snacking on his favorite treat).  He loved music and had recently attended a concert at Red Rocks.  Brandon was an outdoorsman through and through, often taking camping trips with friends and family and relaxing down the Niobrara River.

Brandon is survived by his son, Cameron James McClellen, age 10 who is already so much like his dad in all the best ways, showing a natural talent for anything he puts his mind to; his parents, Jeff and Betty of Curtis; brothers, Brent S. Bailey of Kentucky, Brian A. McClellen, Christopher A. McClellen both of Kannapolis, NC, and Danny Stewart of Curtis, NE; sister, Merrisa L. McClellen of Curtis, NE.  Amongst the many who will miss him are, Aunt Shelly & John Frels; niece, Ashlynn C. McClellen; special friend, Ashley Wagnitz and children, Ethan, Karson, Greyson, and Peyton; great-grandmother, Francis Mell; grandparents, Robert and Rosalie McClellen, and Charlie and Frances DeWolf; uncles, Rick (Mardell) McClellen and Robert (Lisa) McClellen; Cameron’s mom, Holly Trumbell; and countless friends.

Brandon was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Joseph Mell; great-aunt, Connie Mell; three un-named siblings due to miscarriages; and a niece, Amari Castle.

In lieu of flowers, a memorials fund has been established for his son, Cameron J. McClellen for college.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Jones officiating.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eric Richard Stark, 34, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on October 16, 2018.

Eric was born in North Platte on March 1, 1984 to Matthew & Sherri Stark.  He graduated from North Platte High School and had been living and working in Lincoln.  He enjoyed movies, music and spending time with friends and family.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Sherri (Ludwig) Stark; grandparents, Richard & Dorothy Stark; and an uncle, Mark Stark.

Eric is survived by his brother, Jacob Stark; step-sister, Cassandra Lubash; parents, Matthew (Vawn) Stark; grandmother, Janice Ludwig; grandfather, Bob Ludwig; aunts and uncles, Susan (Gordon) Crewdson, Lisa Stark, Thad (Peggy) Stark, Jane Stark, Julie (Tom) Didier, KC (Lisa) Stark, Lauri (Matt) Rossler, Kim (Tim) Green, Scott Ludwig and Kari (Steve) Novak; along with numerous cousins and friends.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.  Those wishing to do so, may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements.

James Robert ‘Jim’ Lockwood, age 98, of North Platte, passed away at
home on Monday, October 15, 2018.

Jim was born August 29, 1920, at Shell Rock, Iowa, to Carle and
Christena (Gersama) Lockwood.  He grew up in Iowa where he attended
Butler County Rural Schools, graduated from Shell Rock High School in
1937 then attended Wartburg College until 1939.

In 1942 Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served our country
during World War II as a Railway Signal Operator. Following his
discharge in 1945, he moved to Omaha where he spent a year studying at
Creighton University and met Marion Avis Johnson.  They were united in
marriage on March 2, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha.

Jim was employed by Employers Mutual Casualty where he worked as a field
supervisor and because of his job, the couple lived in different
Nebraska communities until moving to North Platte in 1956.  After
retiring Jim continued to work part-time for the company as an auditor
until Marion became ill.

Jim had a strong faith and was active in the First Baptist Church where
he  served on various committees and taught Sunday School for a number
of years.  He also enjoyed leading Bible studies at Linden Court until
last year.

Over the years Jim served as Moderator of the North Platte Association
of American Baptist Churches, President of American Baptist Men of
Nebraska, and President of North Platte Interchurch Reserve.  He was a
member for over 50 years of Platte Valley Lodge #32 AF&AM, Signet
Chapter #55 Order of Eastern Star, United Commercial Travelers, P.R.
Halligan Post #163 American Legion and lifetime member of the V.F.W.
When his boys were young Jim also served as Cub Master.

He is survived by his children, Randall (Lori) Lockwood, of Emmett, ID,
Deborah Haverland, of Lafayette, CO, Jacquelyn (LeRoy) Jacobson, of San
Antonio, TX, and Yvonne (Jaimie) Houchin, of Rapid City, SD;
daughter-in-law, Sharon Lockwood, of Lincoln, NE; 14 grandchildren; 9
great-grandchildren; and other family.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, their son, Douglas, and
two infants; his parents, Carle and Christena; infant sister, Helen; and
son-in-law, John Haverland.

Funeral Service with Masonic Rites will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October
24, 2018, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Clint Walker
officiating.  Burial with military honors will be at 1 p.m. at Fort
McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial
Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  Online
condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.  Memorials are suggested
to the First Baptist Church.

Christine Gulbranson, age 83, of Sutherland, formerly of Hershey,
Nebraska, passed away at home on Friday, October 19, 2018.

Christine was born February 23, 1935, at Butte, North Dakota, to Nick
and Theresa (Eisenreich) Semevolos and grew up and attended school in
Minot, North Dakota.

On November 11, 1950, Christine married Gerald Theodore Gulbranson in
Minot.  When Gerald enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Christine stayed in Minot
for three years then moved to Newport, Rhode Island to be with him.
Because of Gerald’s work, they lived in various places including
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, San Diego, California and Duluth, Minnesota before
moving to Nebraska in 1983 where they lived in Alliance and Hershey.
They later moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, Manassas, Virginia, Grafton,
North Dakota, Canyon City, Colorado, then back to Hershey where they
managed Hidden Acres Campground for many years.  After a fire destroyed
their home on June 15, 2018, they moved to Sutherland.

Christine was a hard worker.  She always helped Gerald in construction
and was the only woman in Wisconsin to have a high pressure boiler
license.  Christine was also creative and liked making jewelry for
herself and others.  She enjoyed feeding the wildlife and loved all her
cats and her family.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald, of Sutherland; son, Loren
(Minerva) Gulbranson, of El Cajon, California; five grandchildren, Tara
Polley, Zoe Brooks and Rochelle, Andrew and Stephan Gulbranson; several
great-grandchildren; and other family.

Christine was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynell Simon; her
parents, Nick and Theresa Semevolos; and brother, Edwin Semevolos.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. on Monday,
October 22, 2018, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor
Loren Gulbranson officiating.  The memorial book may be signed online at
odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.