Robert Royce ‘Bob’ Nedrig, 76, of Sutherland, died at home on Monday,
March 18, 2019.

Bob was born in Palmer, Nebraska on September 5, 1942, the son of Robert
and Effie (Goerl) Nedrig.  His dad died before he was born so he was
raised by his mother and stepfather, George Sachtjen.  Bob grew up in
Palmer and graduated from Palmer High School then moved to Sutherland to
work on the farm for his aunt and uncle, Rosie and Dave Kennedy.  In
1963 Bob joined the U.S. Army and served three years then returned to
his job on the farm in Sutherland.

In 1968 Bob moved back to Palmer to farm for a while then returned to
Sutherland in 1976 to work with the construction crews building the
Gerald Gentleman Station.  By 1981 Bob started farming in Sutherland
again, this time for himself.

Bob married Linda Holmstedt in 1975 in Kearney.  They later divorced but
remained friends.

Bob liked tending to his cattle and chickens and loved his dogs.  He
also liked to garden and can his produce and collect things.  In
Sutherland he was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Otto V. Johnson
Post #208 American Legion.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelley Keith, of North Platte;
granddaughter, Elizabeth (Travis) Klotzke, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota;
three great-grandkids, Vanille, Russle and Yona; stepbrothers, Wendell
Sachtjen, of North Platte and George Sachtjen, of St. Paul; sisters,
Roseanne Burkhardt, of St. Paul and Pauline Johnson, of York;
stepsister, Connie (Steve) Jensen, of Lincoln; special aunt, Rosie
Kennedy, of Sutherland; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and
other family.

Bob was preceded in death by his father, Robert Nedrig; mother and
stepdad, Effie and George Sachtjen; sister, Joyce Cook; son-in-law, Gino
Keith; and brothers-in-law, Richard Cook, Sid Johnson and Richard Burkhardt.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday,
March 21, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with JA Welsh
officiating.  Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in Fort
McPherson National Cemetery.  The memorial book may be signed at
odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  In memory of Bob,
memorials are to Grace Lutheran Church or Otto V. Johnson Post #208.

Leonard S. Harper, age 86 of North Platte, passed away March 9, 2019 at Linden Court with his family by his side.  Leonard graduated from North Platte High School in 1950 and later was united in marriage to Luaine Page on August 24, 1952.

He hired on the U.P.R.R. and worked at the freight house and later was promoted to engineer on the 3^rd District until his retirement. Leonard enjoyed fishing at their cabin at Mill Isle on Lake Maloney, gardening, and singing with various groups, including the Cowboy Capital Club and the Living Christmas Tree. He also was involved in Boy Scouts for many years and delivered Meals-on-Wheels for the Senior Center. Leonard was a man of faith and was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and later the Bethel Church.

His family includes his children; Randall (Annie) S. Harper, Virginia Harper, Carol (Scott) Aldrich, Diane Harper, Vince (Dianne) Harper, Kent (Lindy) Harper, and Scott (Kim) Harper, brother; Robert C. Harper, 20 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, and other relatives.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Luaine, daughter, Sherrie Harper, and brothers, Ed, Christopher, and Alan. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at the Gaslin Cemetery south of Brady. Visitation will be Friday, March 22 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

A memorial his been established in his memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Ivan Dale Fillmore, Sr., 70, of Elkland, Missouri, formerly of North
Platte, died at the Harry S. Truman Memorial VA Hospital in Columbia,
Missouri, on Saturday February 23, 2019.

Ivan was born April 25, 1948, to Orville and Nedra (Pierce) Fillmore at
Strong City, Kansas.  He grew up in Missouri and graduated from
Marshfield High School.  Ivan worked for an ice company before enlisting
in the U.S. Army in 1968.

He was honorably discharged two years later then returned to Missouri
and went to work for an irrigation company, which allowed him to travel
with his job.  His work brought him to North Platte in 1976 where he met
Betty Jean Horn and they were married on January 7, 1978.  They
continued to live in North Platte and later divorced.  Ivan went on to
work for Gayman Sand and Gravel and did construction then eventually
returned to Missouri.

He enjoyed spending time with his horses and going to auctions. He was a
member of the American Quarter Horse Association.

Ivan is survived by his children, Brenda (Randy) Weekly, Ivan Fillmore,
Jr. and Chris Horn and son-in-law, Craig Howell, all of North Platte;
grandchildren, Ryan, Patrick, Daylon, Conner, Otis, Bella, Shakira and
CJ; brothers, Norman Fillmore, of Elbert, Colorado, Phillip Fillmore, of
Holt, Florida and Brian Shaw, of Honolulu, Hawaii; as well as other family.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa ‘Lis’ Howell; and his
parents, Orville Fillmore and Nedra Fillmore Shaw.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Odean
Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore.  Burial with Military Honors will
follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to
7 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in
charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Janet Janell Schledewitz, 44 of North Platte passed away unexpectedly March 10, 2019 at her home.

Janet was born on June 28, 1974 in North Platte to John and Donna (Smidt) Schledewitz.

She attended school in Maxwell, graduating from Maxwell High School.   Janet worked at McDonalds and was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Janet loved the simple things in life, fishing, spending time outdoors, playing pool, game nights with the family, and spending time with her  niece, nephews and their children. Janet was a very loving, kind hearted, and generous person who was  always there to help some one in need. You knew she was having a good time when you heard her deep soulful laugh.

Survivors include her parents, John and Donna Schledewitz of Maxwell; siblings, Jill (Jim) Falcon of Maxwell, Johnny Schledewitz of North Platte; niece, Jalissa Falcon of North Platte; nephews, Jimmy (Karsen) Falcon of North Platteand Justin Falcon of Maxwell; great-nieces, Avery, Madelyn, Greah; and great-nephew, Jameson; aunts and uncles, Larry (Sue) Schledewitz of Maxwell, Joann Rosse of Lincoln, Art (Betty) Smidt of Glenville, and Sharon (Clyde) Hohlfeldt of Holstein; numerous cousins,  extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Special Olympics or to the North Platte Animal Shelter.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2019 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Reverend Arnold Flater officiating.  Burial will follow at Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell.

Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements. Lunch at First Evangelical Lutheran Church  following burial.

Marvin A. Hansen, 77, of North Platte passed away March 7, 2019 at Linden Court.  He was born on May 27, 1941 in Rural Lincoln County, NE to Leslie and Marguerite (Sowle) Hansen.

Marvin graduated from Curtis Ag. High School in 1959.  He worked on a farm for Kenny and Wilma White, who became like family to him.  On August 7, 1966 he married Vivian “Bee” Cassell in Stapleton.  The couple moved to North Platte where he went to the Vo Tech and became a Heating and Air Technician.  They moved to Oberlin, Kansas where they owned and operated their own business, Hansen Plumbing Inc. for over 70 years.  After his retirement, they moved to North Platte to be closer to family.

Marvin was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in North Platte, Faith Lutheran in Oberlin, where he was a past council president, and a member of the Antique Car Club in Oberlin.  He was a very hard worker, who was honest and genuine.  He had a strong faith and was the rock of his family.  He was generous with family and friends, and always gave of himself when he could.  Marvin worked hard his entire life with a smile on his face, pride in his work, and a good word for everyone.

Survivors include his wife, Bee Hansen of North Platte; sons, Mark (Cammi) Hansen of Castle Rock, CO, and Michael (Nancy) Hansen of North Platte; grandchildren, Kaycie (David) Naglowsky of Castle Rock, CO, Sydnee Hansen, Alex (Charity) Hansen all of North Platte, Max Hansen of Kearney, Brittlyn Hansen, Brandon Kayley both of Castle Rock, CO, and Cody Wright and Cole Wright both of North Platte; greatgrandchild, Aerick Naglowsky; siblings,
Thorval (Artis) Hansen of Brady, and Norma Lee Hansen of Superior, NE; sisters-in-law, Kathy Hansen of Moorefield, Ne and Janey Jacobson of Wolbach, NE; special friends, Dorothy LaBargee of Maxwell, Don Haws of North Platte, and the Thursday morning Bible Class.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ella and brother-in-law, Gerald “Judd” Lenz; brother, Harley Hansen; brother -in-law, Bill Cassell; nephews, Jim Bob Cassell, and Landon Dodson; and Kenneth and Wilma White.

Memorials are suggested to Deborah’s Legacy and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend John Mappa officiating.  Burial will be in the McCain Cemetery near Stapleton.  Visitation will be noon – 6:00 p.m. Sunday and 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

 

 

Lewis E. Kreifels, 51, of North Platte, passed away March 4, 2019, at Great Plains Health.

He was born October 23, 1967 to Emil and Judith (Martin) Kreifels at Seattle, Washington. He graduated from Guernsey-Sunrise High School in Wyoming. Lewis served in the United States Navy until his discharge.

In 1995, he was united in marriage to Jennifer Schrieber and they made their home in North Platte. Lewis worked at Mid Plains Auto Finishes for many years. He was a Ham Radio Operator and enjoyed spending his time camping and the outdoors.

He was preceded in death by his mother and his father-in-law, Terry Schrieber.

Lewis is survived by his wife, Jennifer of North Platte;  sons, Garrett (Mattie) Kreifels of Dixon, Ne, Russel (April) Kreifels of Wausa, Ne and Wesley (Kristy) Kreifels of Lincoln, Ne; daughter, Stormie (Travis Dircksen) Kreifels of North Platte; father and stepmother , Emil and Gloria Kreifels of Gurusey, Wyoming; grandchildren, Aella Dircksen, Riley Kreifels and Dylan Kreifels; mother-in-law, Beverly Schrieber; sisters-in-law, Michelle (Joe) Reklaitis and Heather Schrieber; brother-in-law, Tim (Debby) Schrieber and other relatives.

Online condolences mat be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tom Thompson officiating. Cremation was chosen. Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.

Alfonso Bernal, Jr., 44, of North Platte, passed away March 6, 2019 at his home.  He was born August 28, 1974 to Eloisa Arellano and Alfonso Bernal, Sr. at Scottsbluff, NE.

He attended schools in North Platte and Scottsbluff, graduating from Scottsbluff High School with the class of “93”.  He loved sports, star wars movies and music by Guns and Roses.

He is survived by his son, Shaun Michael Bernal; father, Alfonso (Connie) Bernal, Sr.; mother, Eloisa (Sergio) Meraz; sisters, Lisa (Manuel) Perez, Sabina (Scott) Hebblethwaite and Krissy Bernal; brothers, Gabriel Bernal, Abel Perez and Michael Monnier; many nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen.  Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2019 with Pastor Ned Cooper officiating at Church of Christ Church, 3311 South Oak, North Platte.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.