Shirley Irene (Le Droit) Ogborn ,76 of North Platte passed away October 16, 2018.

Shirley was born in Lexington, Nebraska on March 6, 1942 to Dewey and Elizabeth (Speigel) LeDroit.

She married Dennis Ogborn March 7, 1959.

She enjoyed camping and fishing with family as well as working puzzles.   Her love of outdoor yard figurines kept her busy painting and creating beautiful yard art.  She had a passion for the needle with countless hours of pillow, blanket, and doll making.  She had a love for gardening and found pure joy in watching her decorative gourds grow.    Shirley also spent countless hours traveling around to different bingo halls with her beloved husband, Dennis.

Throughout the years, Shirley worked a variety of jobs including house painting, furniture restoration and upholstery, plastic sign making and construction work.

She is survived by Dennis, her husband of 59 years; and their five children, Garry Ogborn of North Platte, Nebraska, Jerry (Trudy) Ogborn of Firestone, Colorado, Richard (Denise) Ogborn of North Platte, Nebraska, Teresa Ogborn of Tampa, Florida, and Donald (Jennifer) Ogborn of Elizabeth, Colorado; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;  her brother, George (Deanna) LeDroit of Adrian, Michigan; and a sister, Louise (Chester) Tridle of North Platte, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and a sister.

Services for the celebration of her life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 20, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Final resting place will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska.  Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday October 18, 2018 with the family receiving friends at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Janice Lorraine (Halligan) Martin died on October 11, 2018.  She was born in her grandparents’ home on February 10, 1944 to Harley and Ruby Halligan.

Janice grew up on the Halligan farm, where her grandfather, Tom Halligan, had built the big farmhouse and barn to raise his own large family.  Janice was fascinated with animals, especially horses, from the beginning of her life.  There were many horses in Janice’s life, and she broke and trained horses for extra money while growing up.  She was a member of the Velvet Spurs Riding Club for about 15 years and enjoyed performing in mounted horse drills, all girl rodeos, traveling to other rodeos in various locations in the Midwest to perform rodeo opening ceremonies.  Later on she enjoyed training barrel racing horses for kids in 4-H, especially her own son and daughter.

Music was an important part of Janice’s life.  She began piano lessons as a young child and continued playing for the rest of her life.  In high school she played clarinet in the band, attaining first chair status by 9^th grade.  Janice’s mother, Ruby Halligan, was a skilled musician and was a role model for others in performing and playing various stringed musical instruments.  Janice and her mother enjoyed performing together at local functions, as well as for friends and relatives.

Janice was a skilled typist, once winning a national competition with a score of 145 wpm, 98% accuracy.  She worked for various lawyers and judges before going to work for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1978, where she continued working for 30 years until her retirement in 2008.  She retired in Omaha, Nebraska as a crew dispatcher after having worked at the railroad’s headquarters building since 1993 in various other departments.

She met the love of her life, Patrick Martin while working for Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte.  They were married in September 1984 in Cody Park at North Platte.  The two enjoyed a good and happy married life and juggled their efforts at life between both being employed by the railroad and both being highly motivated to serve Jehovah God as Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Janice is survived by her husband, Patrick; her only brother, Guy (Sonia) Halligan of Miami, FL; her son, Neil (Julie) Bokoskie; four granddaughters, Kelsey Barrett, Shelby, Shaelen, and Shanelle Bokoskie; one grandson, Brandon Wingett; one great grandson, Jayce Daniels; two daughters, Lori and Shelli; as well as various other relatives.

Memorials are suggested to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. October 20, 2018 at Adams Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Terence Ristov of Jehovah’s Witnesses giving the memorial talk.   Those wishing to sign to the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Donald R. Peters, age 84 of North Platte, passed away Thursday October 11, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Don was born April 6, 1934 in North Platte to Ernest and Gladys (Johnson) Peters.  He had a twin brother, Richard D., and their mom kept them in shoe boxes at her bedside!  Sadly, Richard only survived for a few weeks.  Don attended school at Curtis thru the 8^th grade, then the UNSA (School of Agriculture), graduating in 1953.  He joined the US Air Force in November of 1953 and served as a Bomb/Navigator Technician.  He was Honorably Discharged in October of 1957.  He returned to Curtis and worked as a service technician on heating/AC systems for Duckworth, and later worked as a truck driver.  He married Joanne Rose Earney on January 21, 1965 at the First Methodist Church in North Platte.  The couple had one son, Donald Patrick, and they lived in Central City, Ordville and North Platte where Joanne taught school.  Don went to work as an electrician for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1968.  He was a member of IBEW, Brotherhood of Electricians, and the First Methodist Church.  He enjoyed cooking, horses, family gatherings, fixing things, and especially fishing.

Don is survived by his son Donald (Tonya) Peters of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter Lindy Nichole Peters; sister Velma Wright; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne; grandparents; parents Ernest and Gladys Peters; siblings, infant twin brother Richard, Arthur, Robert, and Francis “Frankie”; brothers-in-law Fred Wright and Lynn Nichols; and sister-in-law Rosella Smith.

In lieu of flowers or memorials, his family wishes that his love of fishing be perpetuated by giving a child a pole and taking him or her fishing.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and a graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday October 15, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Donald Leroy Dodson, age 89 of North Platte, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at Centennial Park Retirement Village.

Don was born in North Platte, NE on September 5, 1929 to Thomas George “Toots” and Mary Cecilia (Power) Dodson.  He grew up in North Platte, attending McDaid Elementary and St. Patrick Catholic school, graduating in 1949.  He also completed two years of college at Kearney.

For a period of four years he served in the Air Force, being stationed in Nebraska, Texas, California, Kansas, and Colorado.  He concluded his military career as a B38 radar instructor at Lowry Air Force base in Colorado.  Don followed the grain harvesters for a year after the service, travelling the U.S. operating a combine.  From an early age, Don assisted his Dad and brothers in moving homes and salvaging homes from within a 100 mile radius of North Platte.  He also cut and removed trees with his brothers from the same local area.  His full-time occupation was working as a conductor for 42 years at Union Pacific Railroad.  Don courted and married Marlene Elizabeth May in 1961, in Aurora, CO.  The couple raised five children; David and Debra Craig, and Doug, Greg, and Mark Dodson.  They lived in a home relocated by the Dodson crew, and completely remodeled by Mom and Dad.  Don enjoyed the out-of-doors, remembering his Canadian and McConaughy fishing excursions and hunting trips to Wyoming.  Hunting locally included partnering with his dog Patches, a true companion for many years.  His most memorable times were with his family: his six brothers and one sister, his wife and children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.  He had a particular and genuine fondness for the little children, possibly because they were so honest and innocent.  He exhibited a quick sense of humor; making someone happy made his day.  He never complained.  As a parent, he promoted a hard work ethic to encourage self-worth, determination, and success in life.  By exhibiting these traits Don will be in our hearts forever.

Don is survived by his wife Marlene of North Platte; children David (Nancy) Craig of Indiana, Debra (Gale) Luenenborg of North Platte, Doug (Chula) Dodson of South Carolina, Greg (Christine) Dodson of Texas, and Mark Dodson of Georgia;  9 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Mary Beth Dodson and Mary Ann Carlson; step-sister Rosella Huether; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-mother Anna Abel Dodson;  six brothers George, Joe, Bill, Jim, Tom, and Francis; sister Darlene Peters; sisters-in-law Shirley Dodson, Gloria Dodson, Norma Dodson, and Jane Dodson; brother-in-law Glenn Abel;  and step-brother George Abel.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment Fund and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Monday October 15, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with The Reverend Matthew Nash as Celebrant.  Inurnment will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors.  A luncheon will follow the inurnment at The Moose Lodge in North Platte.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book noon to 6:00 p.m. Sunday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Leona Jane Clouatre, of North Platte, passed away at Linden Court on
Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the age of 84.

Leona was born September 5, 1934, in Keystone, NE, to Roscoe Jay and
Julia Jane (Vasa) Vath.  She grew up in Arthur County and graduated from
Sidney St. Pat’s in 1952.  Leona then came to North Platte where she
worked at Dr. Ziegler’s and Dr. Hoyte’s offices.

On June 2, 1955, Leona was united in marriage to Jean Paul Felix
Clouatre at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Ogallala, NE.  The couple
settled in North Platte where they raised eight children and were
married for nearly 58 years when Felix died in 2013. Leona loved her
family and enjoyed being with them.

She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and liked
anything to do with the church.  She also loved traveling, playing the
piano, gardening and tending to her flowers.

She is survived by four sons, Tom (Tina) Clouatre, of Saluda, VA, David
(Teresa) Clouatre, Mark (Connie) Clouatre and Steven (Kim) Clouatre, all
of North Platte; three daughters, Teresa (Don) Keever, of Shepherd, MT,
Denise (David) Baladez, of Julesburg, CO and Lisa Clouatre, of Bellevue,
NE; 29 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; brothers, Louis Vath, of
Sutherland and Theodore Vath (special friend Margaret), of Grand
Junction, CO; sisters, Louisa (Jack) Schaeffer, of North Platte and
Irene (Mike) Chilcott, of Ogallala; as well as numerous nieces, nephews
and other family.

Along with her husband, Felix, Leona was preceded in death by their son,
Pat; her parents, Roscoe and Julia Vath; brothers, Anthony, Richard and
Lesley Vath; and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be on Friday, October 12, 2018, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Church. Rosary service will begin at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass
of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with Celebrant Father Mark Seiker.
Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.

Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com

Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial
Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  In lieu of
flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic Schools
Endowment Fund.

June Sonneman, 86, of North Platte, passed away October 9, 2018 at Linden Court.  She was born June 19, 1932 to Henry and Helen French at Blackwater, Missouri and spent special time with her Grandma Case.  In 1946, she moved to Nebraska with her mother.

June was united in marriage to Harold Edward Sonneman in 1950, to this union three children were born. Harold and June enjoyed spending their time together collecting antiques and dolls.

She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Emily Sonneman; grandson, Michael McNeel and a great grandson, Wesley Jensen.

June is survived by her husband, Harold Edward Sonneman of North Platte; children, Faith Kay (Don) Jensen of Lincoln, Steve Neal Sonneman of Witchita, KS and Connie Jodell (Jerome) Kramer of North Platte; a sister, Janet Schroeder of Denver, Colorado; a brother, Donald (Linda) Wilson of North Platte; grandchildren, Cory (Genny) McNeel, Brandi (Henry) Obermeier, Neal Sonneman, Cindy (Sonneman), Kandy  Eltiste ,  Kim (Bob) Payne,  Kurt (Melissa) Jensen and many great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating.  Burial will be at Miriam Cemetery southeast of North Platte.  Visitation will be from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Wilma “Willie” Jean Guethlein, 85, of North Platte, passed away October 8, 2018 peacefully at home surround by her children, following a short, but courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 29, 1933 to Enoch and Sylvia (Meredith) Phipps at Seneca, NE.  She attended school in Valentine, NE where she also worked as a waitress and bartender in her young adult years. Wilma married Edward Bruns and together they had two children, Bobby and Debra.  She was later united in marriage to John R. Guethlein and they had a son, John Samuel. Wilma and her son John moved to North Platte in 1970. Willie was employed by the Holiday Inn and was in bar management for over 30 years where she earned two National Recognitions for her customer service. During this time she made a lasting impression on others regarding hard work and doing your best.

Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She was a fun grandmother and always enjoyed keeping up with their activities and showing support in so many ways. She loved receiving and sending cards, always including a note of encouragement and letting her family know she loved them. Willie loved the holidays and spent many hours decorating her home and caring for her flowers. She was an avid reader and read her Bible and “Jesus Calling” daily.

Wilma is survived by her children, Bobby Bruns of Valentine, Debra McMurtrey of Gillette, WY, and John (Lora) Guethlein of North Platte; seven grandchildren, Amanda, Samantha, George, Inga, Aaron, Shaylee and Johnny; four great grandchildren, Micah, Miriam, Carson and Bailey, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents; and siblings, Jeanette, Pete, Maudine, Bruce, Betty, Bobbie, Dick and an infant brother, Jimmie, her son-in-law, Dr. George McMurtrey, and daughter-in-law Patricia Bruns.

Per her request cremation was chosen and there will be no service but a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Those wishing to sign Willie’s memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.