Anne Sadi, longtime resident of North Platte, NE, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the age of 100.

Anne was born September 19, 1917, to Joseph Donnell “Don” and Mary Kathryn “Mamie” (McGahan) Baker at Elsie, NE, where she grew up. She attended country school near her home and graduated from Elsie High School in 1933.

Anne went on to business college in Denver, CO, before settling in North Platte where she worked in the offices of local attorneys for many years. During World War II, Anne worked in the office which distributed ration vouchers for fuel and food to travelers passing through the area and later moved to Sidney, NE, to help set up offices for the armory at Fort Sidney. She eventually returned to North Platte and continued working in law firms which included attorneys Dent, Maupin, Kay, Satterfield, Beatty, Clark, Murphy, Morgan, Gatz, Girard, Gale and Scritsmier from 1952 to ’81.

On May 22, 1950, Anne married Zeke J. Sadi at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and they continued to live in North Platte. She was an active member of St. Patrick’s Parish, the Ladies of St. Patrick’s and P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion Auxiliary. She gave out poppies each year for Remembrance Day until she was well into her 90’s and volunteered at the Bargain Bin for 23 years before retiring from there at the age of 95. Anne’s efforts were always well beyond what was expected of her.

She was quiet a person with a quick mind and sharp sense of humor. Anne loved life and found joy in children, beautiful flowers and animals, especially her friendly neighborhood birds, bunnies and squirrels. Over the past few years, Anne really enjoyed the care and friendship she received from Joe Mohr and Elena Ramos.

She will be dearly missed by her relatives, cousins, including Beth and Theresa McGahan, “son at heart” who looked out for her for many years, Joe Mohr and his family, Elena, Mario, Marissa, Christian and Derrek Ramos and Jessica, Danial, Brittany, Landon and Sophie Lawrence; along with her friends including Sister Jean Macke and Mary Pieper.

Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Zeke; parents, Don and Mamie Baker; brother and sister-in-law, James and Margaret “Markie” Baker; sister and brother-in-law, Mary “Edie” and Edmund Quinn; infant sister Alice; and good friend, Tina Mohr.

Service will be Friday, May 4, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church beginning with a Rosary Service at 10 a.m. followed at 11 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial with Celebrant Father Josh Brown. Cremation will follow the mass. Private inurnment will be at a later date in the Elsie Cemetery. Visitation is prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Bargain Bin or St. Patrick’s Church. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

David E. Holm, age 57, passed away at his home is Port Isabel, Texas on March 21, 2018.

David was born on December 13, 1960 in North Platte, NE to Elinor (Holm) Davis.  He grew up in North Platte and attended North Platte High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army at 18 years of age and was medically discharged after three years of service.  He worked for Simon Construction for many years and also worked various construction jobs and in the oil fields in Wyoming for many years.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and traveling.

David is survived by his mother Elinor Davis of North Platte; brother, Rodney (Kelli) Davis of North Platte; sister, Kristi Wright of Frazee, MN; aunt, Sharon Heiser of North Platte; special friend, Peggy Houser of Greybull, WY; as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ernest “Peanuts” and Esteline Holm; and an uncle, Joe Foust.

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

Graveside services with military honors will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 4, 2018 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Andrea Kay Eaton Schau, 71, longtime resident of Sioux Rapids, Iowa, passed away April 16, 2018, in Tyler, Texas.

Andrea was born in North Platte on Oct. 2, 1946, to Andrew and Olive (French) Eaton. She was a proud Bulldog, graduating in 1964 from North Platte High School. She attended Mankato State University in Mankato, Minnesota, where Karen (Williams) Johnson introduced her to her brother, Marlo Williams.

Andrea and Marlo were married in North Platte in August 1965, and they had two sons, Kirt and Mark. They lived in Havelock, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Green Valley, Minnesota; and Russell, Minnesota. Andrea was a wonderful homemaker and also worked at Schwan’s in Marshall and Lange’s Grocery in Russell. After Andrea and Marlo purchased Lange’s Grocery, she ran it as the Russell Market for many years. After Andrea and Marlo divorced, she moved to Worthington, Minnesota, in 1984 and was part of the opening team of the new Worthington Shopko.

After a few years, she transferred to the Shopko in Spencer, Iowa, where she was introduced to a co-worker’s father, Ken Schau. They were married on Nov. 5, 1994, in Sioux Rapids. Andrea continued to work for Shopko in Spencer until the store closed. She was an active volunteer for many organizations in Sioux Rapids, including CHICS, where the work she and her friends did benefited the community.

She and Ken enjoyed several years together, traveling and visiting family and friends throughout the country, and they even ventured abroad to Italy for Andrea’s sister’s wedding. They enjoyed being grandparents and participating in the five grandchildren’s school activities and sports. They enjoyed their summer night cruises in Ken’s convertible, watching sports and auto racing on TV and visiting casinos.

Andrea loved to bake, cook, sew, quilt and pursue new crafts. She loved going to church and Bible studies groups. She especially enjoyed spending time with dear lifelong friends and making new ones. She always had open arms for anyone who needed a shoulder to cry on and was quick to offer comfort.

Andrea was diagnosed with cancer in 2016, but with the help of her faith and wonderful doctors, she was cancer-free by early 2017. Her husband, Ken, passed away in March 2017, and she missed him every day since. Andrea spent the last year of her life traveling, doing crafts and spending the winter in Texas with her son and family. She was again diagnosed with cancer in late 2017, but battled hard for several months until she passed away on a beautiful Texas spring day with her son, Kirt; his wife, Jeri; and Andrea’s sister, Peg, at her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken; 4-year-old son, Mark Williams; parents, Andrew and Olive Eaton; nephew, Chad Livingston; sister-in-law, Melanie Williams; brothers-in-law, Reid Warath and Greg Chingren; and many other dear family members and friends.

Andrea is survived by her son, Kirt (Jeri) Williams of Lindale, Texas; stepson, Robie (Rita) Schau; and stepdaughter, Heidi (Brad) Hermstad, all of Sioux Rapids; granddaughters, Dallas and Kayley; grandsons, Kurtis, Colton and Grayson; sisters, Ellen Ruth Warath of North Platte, Bonita (Randy) Enochs of New York City and Peg (John) Tanner of Omaha; brother, Gary (Marcia) Eaton of North Platte; brothers-in-law, Ronald Schau, Merlin (Jennifer) Schau, Dwayne (Linda) Schau and Gary (Linda) Schau; aunts, Barb Eaton and Ruth “Vonnie” Haase; many nieces, nephews and cousins; and many beloved friends.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 25, at the First Lutheran Church in Sioux Rapids. Burial will be at the Lone Tree Cemetery in Sioux Rapids. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, at the First Lutheran Church.

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Day, 82, of Valentine, went to her heavenly home April 21, 2018, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Betty Day, the daughter of Theodore and Alberta Jensen, was born on Sept. 27, 1935, at the family ranch in the Goose Creek Area outside of Purdum. Betty was the oldest of nine children. She grew up on the family ranch, and being the oldest, she assisted her parents with all the work associated with a ranching operation. She attended and graduated from Dunning High School in 1953.

After graduation, Betty began her career in commercial banking, which included banks in Purdum and Dunning. However, her primary banking position was with First National Bank in Valentine, where she ascended to the position of vice president.

On Feb. 5, 1955, Betty was united in marriage to George E. Day at Dunning. To this union three children, Rick, Cindy and Don were born. They made their home in Dunning until their permanent move to Valentine in 1968.

Betty was a devoted wife, parent and grandparent. She and George enjoyed spending time at the Day Family Ranch near Dunning. Betty took delight in the serenity and solitude that only the Nebraska Sandhills can provide. Betty was also a devoted bank officer. Spending time and assisting bank customers was incredibly gratifying to her personally. If a customer truly needed quality assistance at the bank, you could count on Betty to service your account competently, professionally and with a smile!

Betty was preceded in death by her husband, George; her parents; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Irma Day; and brother, Roland Jensen.

Survivors include son, Rick (Lana) Day of North Platte; daughter, Cindy (Steve) Scranton of Sidney; son, Don of Valentine; grandson, Ryan (Kayleen) Scranton; great-granddaughter, Hattie Elizabeth of Lincoln; grandson, Matt Scranton of Fort Worth, Texas; siblings, Helen (Ambrose) Podraza of Columbus, Lucille Beck of Des Moines, Iowa, Coleen (Richard) Murphy of McCook, Ron (Lue) Jensen of Chadron, Deb (Griff) Carfield of Lebanon, Dianne (Steve) Lickliter of Alliance and Jaci (Mike) Peterson of Weissert; and sister-in-law, Patty Glidden of Mullen.

Memorials are suggested to the Ladies Auxiliary or the American Legion, Leo Brinda Post 90 in Valentine.

Ralph “Mac” Boon Jr., 72, passed away April 23, 2018, at the Dundy County Hospital in Benkelman.

Ralph “Mac” Boon Jr. was born to Ralph and Elsie (Schoebel) Boon on Sept. 2, 1945, in Durham, North Carolina. He grew up in Morrill County, attending school in Northport, Redington and Bridgeport.

Ralph was united in marriage to Carol Wickizer on Dec. 10, 1966, in Ogallala. They first lived in North Platte, where Mac worked for Albrecht Masonry laying brick and working construction. In 1970, Mac and Carol moved to Benkelman, where they would live the rest of their lives.

Mac worked for Roy Dean and Roger Parker and on numerous other farms and ranches in Dundy County. He also raised his own cattle, farmed his own ground and operated Boon Trucking for many years.

Carol passed away in March 2004. Mac remarried to Shary (Humphreys) Jones on May 4, 2013.

Ralph was a member of the Max Community Center. His two great passions were looking after his cattle and working on and being around cars. Mac especially loved watching his son, Richard, race. Mac had a love for Corvettes and would always make time to drive through a car lot. He shared his passion for cars with his grandchildren, letting them drive sitting on his lap. Mac loved his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Carol; and brothers, Frank and Daniel Boon.

Survivors include his wife, Shary Boon of Max; daughter, Becky (Jeff) Klippert of Colby, Kansas; son, Richard (special friend, Debbie) Boon of Benkelman; five sisters, Patricia (Blaine) Garrelts of Brady, Peggy Hodges of North Platte, Agnes (Mac) McFarlane of Berthoud, Colorado, Denise (special friend, Brian) Hinton of North Platte and Susan (domestic partner, Kara Rein) Boon of Midland, Texas; brother, Samuel (Melanie) Boon of Fairmont; grandchildren, Shelby Klipert, Ashley (Klippert) Underwood and Alisha Klipert of Colby, Cody Boon and Devin of Benkelman; great-granddaughter, Maddison of Colby; stepchildren, Kirk Jones, Kent Jones and Kimberly Sutherland and families; and numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends.

A memorial has been established. Online condolences may be shared at liewerfuneralhome.com.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. MT on Friday, April 27, at the United Methodist Church, Benkelman, with Pastor Rod Heilbrun and Bob Stamm officiating. Burial will follow at the Benkelman Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. MT on Thursday, April 26, at the United Methodist Church. Benkelman Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Marlyn Dale Wilcox, 92, of Pilot Point, Texas, passed away April 25, 2018.

He was born on Feb. 8, 1926, in Gibbon to Chester M. and Norma J. (Omey) Wilcox.

Marlyn married Beverly Meller on Oct. 7, 1962, in Gering.

Marlyn was in the U.S. Navy and served in China. He was a member of SACO (pronounced “Socko”), the Sino-American Cooperative Organization, which was approved by both the Chinese and U.S. governments. SACO trained Chinese troops and gathered intelligence, and coast-watchers reported enemy movement. They also set up weather stations throughout China to produce weather reports for the Pacific Fleet. At the end of World War II, SACO included 97,000 organized Chinese guerrillas and 20,000 saboteurs and pirates.

For 40 years, Marlyn worked for Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Norma; two sons, Stephan and Charles Wilcox; and brother and sister-in-law, Clayton and June Wilcox.

Marlyn is survived by his wife, Beverly of Pilot Point; three sons, Stanton (Brenda) Wilcox of Brenswick, Ohio, Marlyn Dee (Ellen) Wilcox of Alliance and Danny (Un Chu) Wilcox of Lakewood, Washington; daughters, Ronda Schultz of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Judith (Clarence) Schanfish of Pilot Point; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Wilcox of North Platte; several grandchildren; great-grandson, Darren Nichols; several great-great-grandkids; two cousins, Terry Baum of Wichita, Kansas, and Bob Thompson of Lincoln; niece, Jane (Don) Baker of Denver; and nephew, Jon (Ann) Wilcox.

Online condolences may be shared at slaymemorialfuneralhome.com.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 30, at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas. Visitation will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Slay Memorial Chapel in Pilot Point. Slay Memorial Funeral Center, Aubrey, Texas, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Emily Schuckert, 98, of North Platte, passed away April 13, 2018. She was born August 17, 1919 in Memphis, Tennessee to Gertrude Fritchey Williford and Emmet Polk Williford. She graduated high school in Memphis in 1936 and received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Memphis State University in 1940. She taught third grade and also attended Business School. She worked for the Red Cross during World War ll and was stationed at Camp Blanding, FL., Kessler Field in Biloxi, MS and Camp Livingston in Alexandria, LA. She met her husband John J. Schuckert at Camp Livingston and was married in 1945. They made their home in Cleveland, Ohio where John practiced Dentistry. John died in 1968 from influenza complications. Margaret earned a master’s degree in Social Work from Case Western Reserve University in 1947. She worked for Cuyahoga county health department in the 40’s, quit to raise her family then became Director of the Social Work department at Deaconess Hospital in Cleveland after she was widowed. She was an avid china painter, conducting classes and seminars and serving as President of the state chapters of Florida and Ohio.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, sister and husband. She is survived by daughters, Joanne McCulloch (Ross) and Dr. Susan Schuckert (Ron Anderson). She has one granddaughter, Janelle McCulloch (Andy Velasquez).

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 19, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.