Sharon Jo Halligan, 80, of North Platte, passed away June 7, 2018 at Perkins County Health Services.

Sharon was born May 17, 1938 to Cecil and Alice (Daly) Goodwin at North Platte. She graduated from North Platte High School and attended Hastings Community College.

Sharon married Harrison Halligan on February 16, 1958 and they lived and raised their family on their ranch northwest of North Platte.

Sharon was involved in the Miss Rodeo America, Inc., serving two terms as president and serving on their executive board for many years. She served  on many committees for Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association, serving many  years as president. Also, she was chairman of the NEBRASKAland Days Queen committee. She received A Friend of Miss Rodeo Nebraska Award in 2017. She was instrumental in helping to bring the Miss Rodeo Nebraska pageant permanently to NEBRASKAland Days – Buffalo Bill Rodeo. She was the first National Director of Miss Rodeo Nebraska Association, serving for three years. She also served on the first Miss Teen Rodeo Nebraska Pageant Committee. Sharon loved to judge and did in many states and local contests over the years. Her passion was helping young women obtain their dreams of becoming a Rodeo Queen. She traveled to many rodeos with her steer wrestling husband, Harrison. Her husband, children, grandchildren and friends were always the love of her life.

Sharon is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughter, Tammie Halligan and three sisters.

She is survived by son, Dan (Cindy) Halligan of North Platte; daughter, Claudia Coble of Big Springs; grandchildren, Sarah (Chris) Wright of Arizona, Monica Halligan of California, Travis Halligan of North Platte, Sawyer (Kegan) Rabe of Arthur, Carter (Haley) Coble of North Platte, Stephanie (Aric) Riggins of McCook, Craig (Erin) Freeburg of North Platte; seven great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

A memorial has been established in her name. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 15, 2018, at First Christian Church. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 14, with family receiving friends from 6-8p.m. at  Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Delvin E. “Del” Dimmick, 78, of North Platte, NE, passed away June 7, 2018, at Great Plains Health surrounded by his loved ones.

Del was born on March 9, 1940 to Elmer and Lorraine (Fredericksen) Dimmick in Akron, IA.

After graduating from Akron High School, Del and his brother began a trucking business. He was also a member of the Iowa Air National Guard. Del worked several years for Diesel Specialties, Inc. in Sioux City, IA, before moving to North Platte and starting Ag & Auto Diesel Service, Inc. in 1981. He was united in marriage to Beverly Stearns on May 11, 1991. Del loved coaching softball and enjoyed many years on the coaching staff for the North Platte Sensations. He also enjoyed riding bikes and restoring both classic cars and tractors. He was a member of the Platte Valley Auto Club. Del and Bev loved to spend time traveling and camping in their RV. They were faithful members of Harvest Christian Fellowship. His grandchildren were everything to him and he loved the company of his two dogs.

Bev would like to especially thank the Cancer Center, Dr. Demytra Mitsis and her staff for the care and compassion provided to Del during his illness.

Del is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mardeen Lanning; brother, Dellis Dimmick; granddaughter, Lacey Rosenbaum; and nephew, Danny Lanning.

He is survived by his wife, Bev; daughters, Lynda (Keith) Rosenbaum of Kennewick, WA, Marci (Lonnie) Wisehart of Lincoln, NE; Suzan (Mark) Miller of Omaha, NE and Heather (Karl) Bieber of Omaha, NE; step daughters, Kristie Frazier of Littleton, CO and Becky (Greg) Goodwater of Parker, CO; step son, Brad (Kristy) Frazier of Torrington, WY; eleven grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.

Memorial contributions are suggested to be made to 308 BMX, Inc. at P.O. Box 1152, North Platte, Nebraska, 69103. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. on Monday, June 11th, with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, 1616 West B St., North Platte, NE.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 12th at Harvest Christian Fellowship, 1501 S. Dewey St., North Platte, NE.  Interment will be held by family at a later date. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.