Lucy Marie Johnson, 93, of Stapleton passed away January 31, 2018 at Great Plains Health.  Lucy was born November 28, 1924 in Gandy, Nebraska to William and Gertrude (Hughes) Fablinger.  She graduated High School in Gandy, NE, and taught in rural schools at the young age of 16.  On June 3, 1951 she married Russell Johnson in Gandy.  The two moved to the Johnson family farm where Lucy has resided until May 2017.

Lucy belonged to the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, being very active through the years as treasurer.  She was also treasurer for the Loup Valley Cemetery for many years.  She enjoyed helping with the census, was a VFW Auxiliary member, and was a very giving person (especially to her grandchildren) who always put others before herself.

Survivors include her children, Tom (Lyndel) Johnson of Stapleton, and Jacque (Kent) Allison of North Platte; grandchildren, Dawn Beers of North Platte, Garrett (Heather) Johnson of Stapleton, Lyndsi (Tony) Romero of McPherson, KS, Joshua Allison of Alliance, Josiah Allison, Alexandria Allison, and Aaron Allison all of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Dakota Beers, Beau Beers, Alyssia Johnson, Saige Johnson, Ty Romero, Nathan Romero, and Quinn Romero.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; children, Geraldine, and twin boys, Wayne and Dwayne; and three sisters, Alice Rockwell, Elsie Hubbell, and Esther Blevins.

Memorials may be given to the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church or to the Loup Valley Cemetery.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Eric Mockatis officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Loup Valley Cemetery.  Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Melvin F. Effenbeck, 77, of Maxwell, passed away January 29, 2018, at Great Plains Health.

Melvin was born at home in Bignell, Ne. on September 8, 1940 to Martin and Florence (Tibbetts) Effenbeck. He grew up and attended schools in Bignell and Maxwell, graduating from Maxwell High School as Class Salutatorian. He then graduated from Kearney State College with a degree in mathematics.

He served three years in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict, stationed at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. After the army, he worked a few years in Denver and Boulder, Co. He then returned to Maxwell and was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad, where he worked until his retirement. Melvin enjoyed tending his yard, flower beds, occasional research on family genealogy and some numismatics.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his brother, Marion (Donna) Effenbeck; nephew, Steve (Alnetta) Effenbeck; aunts, Mary Seeley of Milwaukie, OR, Florence Meredith of Gothenburg and Lila Effenbeck of North Platte and several cousins.

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m.  Friday, February 2, 2018 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. Visitation with family receiving friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Maxwell Veterans Memorial Fund, Maxwell High School Scholarship Fund or to the donor’s choice. Lunch will follow served by the Maxwell American Legion Auxiliary at the Maxwell City Hall. Condolences may be sent to 2221 Cedarberry Lane, North Platte, Ne 69101. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.