Terry L. Konruff, 70, passed away May 25, 2017, in Tampa, Florida.

Terry was born on Nov. 29, 1946, in North Platte to his loving parents, Charles B. and Janet L. “Hammond” Konruff. He attended North Platte Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1965. Terry was active in Boy Scouts of America, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout, and played high school football and American Legion baseball. After high school, Terry attended Kearney State College, where he was first baseman for the Lopers baseball team. He then attended Business College in Grand Island.

During the Vietnam War, Terry was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana. When he returned, Terry was hired by Union Pacific Railroad, continuing in the footsteps of his father, grandfather and several uncles. Under the Union Pacific banner, he worked in North Platte, Kansas City, St. Louis and Omaha and in various departments including the yard office, IT, marketing and sales, fiber optics and claims. Terry retired from UPRR on Nov. 30, 2001, after 30 years of service.

During his retirement, Terry was active in his church and the Lions Club, and he loved to play golf, often building golf clubs for family and friends. The highlight of his golfing career was a hole-in-one at the La Vista Falls Golf course while golfing with his son, Adam. Most importantly, Terry was an avid and lifelong Nebraska Cornhusker fan and could be found most Saturdays with Carole and other Husker fans faithfully cheering on the Big Red football team at Beef O’ Brady’s Pub in Tampa, Florida.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Carole of Tampa; mother, Janet Konruff of North Platte; daughter, Lisa (Lindsey) Konruff of Lafayette, Colorado; son, Adam Konruff of Kansas City; sisters, Linda Konruff of North Platte and Marj Nichelson of Yukon, Oklahoma; daughter, Staci (Mark) Haase of Tampa; son, Shane (Jennifer) Roberts of Kansas City; eight grandchildren, Laci, Kelli, Kenny, Elijah, Eva, Elliott, Grayson and Ryan; nephew, Brett Nichelson; nieces, Ashlee (Justin) Rice of Orange City, Florida, Faith Morgan and Laura Morgan, both of Kansas City; and two great-nephews, Jackson and Oliver Rice.

Services were on May 30 in Tampa, Florida. Terry will be laid to rest at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 21, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors. Family and friends are invited to a luncheon at the First Christian Church, 220 N. Vine St., North Platte, following the burial.

Tina Marie Wallace, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Great Plains Health on Thursday, July 13, 2017, at the age of 60.

Tina was born December 8, 1956, to Emil Loren and Velda Marguerite Minton Kern in Ransom, KS. She grew up in Park City and Wichita, KS, then after her schooling she was married to Terry Watts. They had three children and later divorced.

In September of 1986, Tina was set up on a blind date with Douglas E. Wallace and a year later, the two were married on December 19, 1987, at the Baptist Church in Norwich, KS. The couple later lived in Salina, KS, Wakeeney, KS, Atwood, KS, and in 1999 they moved to North Platte. In 2006 they moved to Baltimore, MD, for two years then returned to North Platte where she had her own daycare, Tina’s Daycare, which she operated until just recently.

Tina loved children and being a mom. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, going to garage sales, reading and solving crossword puzzles. Her willingness to help others in need, and her infectious and contagious laugh will be greatly missed by all.

She leaves behind her husband, Douglas Wallace, of North Platte; sons, Robert Watts, of Bristow, OK, and Shawn (Michelle) Wallace, of North Platte; daughters, Sandi Watts, of Cushing, OK, Dusty Watts, of Drumright, OK, and Shannella Wallace, of North Platte; grandchildren, Ethan, Hayden, Logan, Lillie, Triston, Taryn, Eli, Ean, Katilyn, Carter, Aubrey, Khloe and Paisley; sister, Donna (Jim) Stafford, of Derby, KS; brothers, Jack Kern, of Wichita, KS, and James Kern, of Bel Aire, KS; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Tina was preceded in death by her parents, Emil and Velda Kern; brothers, Joseph and Jere Kern; sister, Barbara Nance; and grandson, eXavier Wallace.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Callahan Cancer Center.