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Dawn Michelle Tallmon

Posted on June 12, 2017

Dawn Michelle Tallmon, 46, of North Platte passed away June 4, 2017 due to an automobile accident. Dawn was born June 2, 1971 in Hermiston, Oregon.

Dawn grew up in Oregon and Nebraska, graduating from North Platte High School in 1989. On May 15, 1989 she married Shawn Tallmon in North Platte. The couple made their home in North Platte where Dawn and Shawn raised their children. She went back to school, graduating with an associate’s degree in 2016, working toward a degree in education. Dawn worked at several daycares and was currently at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Preschool.

Dawn had a beautiful sense of humor. She enjoyed scrapbooking, working with her horse, arts and crafts, and was an avid garage saler! She was the center of her family and the “squad mom” to many of her children’s friends.

Survivors include her husband, Shawn Tallmon of North Platte; children, Samantha (Mitch) Murphy, Shayla Tallmon (Bryce Obermeier) and Randy Tallmon (Emily Pellegrin) all of North Platte; grandchild, Riley Murphy; parents, Ron & Valarie Rebmann of Oak Ridge, OR; siblings, Amber (Adam) Allen of Oak Ridge, OR, and Jeff (Cami) Rebmann of Fruitland, ID; mother-in- law, Kerrin Tallmon of North Platte; numerous other family members; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Fern Johnson.

Memorials may be made to the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Preschool and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and memorial services will be held 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 9 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with the Reverend Bob Deardoff officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Ricky “Rick” A. Millen Death Notice

Posted on June 12, 2017

Ricky “Rick” A. Millen, of Maxwell passed away June 4, 2017 at Great Plains Health. Services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene.

Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen, Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Vidal Villarreal

Posted on June 12, 2017

Vidal Villarreal went home to Heaven at the age of 90, on Sunday, June 4, 2017.

Vidal was born July 2, 1926, to Francisco and Felomena Vallejo Villarreal at Pearsall, TX and grew up in Crystal City, TX. At a very young age, Vidal started working in the fields, and did so most of his life.

On November 15, 1945, Vidal was united in marriage to Maria Mata in Crystal City where they made their home and were members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They enjoyed dancing and were frequent visitors at La Paloma Senior Center for many years. Vidal also liked playing cards with his friends.

Vidal is survived by his children, Noelia Peña, of Uvalde, TX, Selfia (George) Ochoa, of East Moline, IL, Graciela V. (Rojelio, Sr.) Ochoa, of Knippa, TX, Luisa (Rodrigo) Tapia, of East Moline, IL, Elida De Sliva, of Crystal City, TX, Elsa Kays, of North Platte, NE, Dora (Jesus) Aguilar, of East Moline, IL, Janie (Oscar) Sanchez, of San Antonio, TX, Rosie V. (Hector) Guitron, of North Platte, NE, and Ceclia Flores, of San Antonio, TX; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria, and infant son; parents, Francisco and Felomena; sister, Paula Ochoa; brothers, Juan and Severo Villarreal; son-in-law, Fred Peña, Sr.; and grandsons, Rojelio “Roy” Ochoa, Jr. “Shredder”, Alex “Buddy” Humberto Jimenez, Freddy Peña, Jr., Eduardo “Lalo” Ochoa and Jesse “Boy” De Silva.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 to 7 p.m. followed by a Rosary Service at 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Celebrant Father José Chavez . Cremation will follow the mass. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Sheryle Ann Pascoe

Posted on June 12, 2017

Sheryle Ann Pascoe, age 68, of North Platte, NE, passed away in Grand Island, NE, on Thursday, June 1, 2017.

Sheryle was born July 24, 1948, to Leonard and Esther Coppock Johnson at Rapid City, SD. She grew up in Wall, SD, and graduated from Wall High School. Sheryle later married James Pascoe and they made their home in North Platte.

Sheryle worked for the General Services Administration in the Federal Building for several years. She enjoyed being a mom and was proud to be with her boys. Sheryle coached Little League Baseball and liked to fish. She was also a published poet.

She is survived by her sons, Donavon (Mary) Pascoe and Kevon Pascoe, both of North Platte; seven grandchildren, Bryan, Devon, April, Colton, Marissa, Hennisi and Helijah; great-grandson, Kyler; sisters, Janet Johnson, of Waxahachie, TX, and Karen White, of Ferris, TX; brothers, Rick (Jo) Johnson, of Sutton, NE, and Dan (Deb) Johnson, of Lead, SD; as well as several nieces and nephews, including Tom Belsky, and other family.

Sheryle was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Esther Johnson; brother, Randy Johnson; and granddaughter, Sierra Dawn Pascoe.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Marissa Pascoe officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Sutherland. Visitation will be prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. The family has established a memorial.

Darrell D. Miller

Posted on June 12, 2017

Darrell D. Miller, age 74 of North Platte, passed away May 31, 2017 at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO with his family by his side.

He was born July 24, 1942 at Milford, NE. Darrell attended schools in North Platte and in Colorado. He served in the United States Army from 1960 until his discharge in 1963. Darrell returned to North Platte where he was hired on the Union Pacific Railroad in 1964 until his retirement in 1998. He was united in marriage to Miriam Falk in December of 1968. Darrell enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors and spending quality time with his family and his boys. Most recently, he loved to take long walks at Cody Park.

Survivors include his sons, Mark (Stephanie) Miller of Granby, Co, John (Michelle) Miller of North Platte, and James (Dawn) Miller of Hershey, brother, Bob Giddings, sister, Margaret Rexroat, grandchildren, Danielle, Logan, Samantha, Abbey, Olivia, Samuel, and Jess, great-grandchildren, Mara and Evelyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gail and Hazel Eaton, brother, Steve Giddings, and a granddaughter, Paige Nicole Miller.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7 at the Grace Community Bible Church. Cremation was chosen, inurnment will be at a later date. The memorial book may be signed from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 5 and Tuesday, June 6, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

NPCC softball player Sami Gill named to NFCA all-region team

Posted on June 12, 2017

North Platte – North Platte Community College Knights softball player Samantha Gill continues to garner postseason awards as she was named to the 2017 National Fastpitch Coaches Association NJCAA Division II Midwest All-Region team.

There are three different regions in the NFCA, the East, the Midwest, and the South.

Knights Head Coach Janelle Higgins said, “Sami is the first player that we have had to make the NFCA All-Region team.”

Gill, a sophomore this past season, from LaSalle, Colo., was one of three catchers named to the team. The other two are Maddie Hansen from Kirkwood (IA) Community College, and Miranda Aguilar from Spoon River (IL) Community College.

Gill, primarily played catcher for the Knights during her two years and a few games at first and second bases. During the 2017 season, Gill had a .466 batting average, a .661 slugging percentage with 13 doubles and eight home runs.

Defensively, Gill had a fielding percentage of .970. She had 234 total chances, 205 put outs, and 22 assists.

Gill helped lead the Knights to the Region 9 Division II championship this past season and has signed with Black Hills State University in Spearfish, S.D.

Grant to help students see Nebraska Capitol, historic sites

Posted on June 12, 2017

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — More Nebraska students will see the state Capitol and other historic sites under a new grant program designed to help schools that have cut field trips from their budgets.

The privately funded grant will reimburse schools for transportation and admission costs for a dozen educational sites throughout the state. Gov. Pete Ricketts, first lady Suzanne Shore and Nebraska Arts Council Executive Director Suzanne Wise announced the program Monday.

Organizers have raised about $350,000 toward their goal of $400,000. Their aim is to send every fourth grader in the state to the Capitol or a site near their school, such as Chimney Rock near Bayard or the Homestead National Monument near Beatrice.

The program is part of the Nebraska 150 celebration, a series of initiatives to commemorate the state’s 150th anniversary.

Northern Iraq refugees create national cemetery in Nebraska

Posted on June 12, 2017

MALCOLM, Neb. (AP) — Refugees from northern Iraq have established a national cemetery in southeast Nebraska.

About 250 people gathered Saturday to celebrate the establishment of the new 20-acre Yazidi Cemetery.

The land was bought for $150,500 in October by the United Yezidi Community of America, a Lincoln nonprofit aiming to unify the Yazidi community.

Yazidi people are ethnically Kurdish and have long faced persecution for their religion, the most recent being the 2014 genocide by the Islamic State in northern Iraq.

The nonprofit’s website says Lincoln has the highest Yazidi population in the country. Co-founder Khalaf Hesso says the cemetery is for all Yazidis in the United States.

Nonprofit President Alias Aldakhi says the cemetery binds the community together and gives its roots in Nebraska.

Kids 2, 8, locked out of home in 91-degree heat, police say

Posted on June 12, 2017

HASTINGS, Neb. (AP) — Authorities say a 2-year-old and 8-year-old have been taken into state custody because they were found locked outside their south-central Nebraska home in the 91-degree heat.

Someone called police around 6:30 p.m. Sunday after spotting the children apparently trying to get into their Hastings home. The children reported that they’d been locked outside since before lunch.

The officers knocked on the residence doors, but no one answered. Police say the children seemed OK and didn’t need medical attention.

Police say the parents never did show up Sunday evening. It’s unclear whether they surfaced Monday. A police spokesman didn’t immediately return a call from The Associated Press.

June L. Walker

Posted on June 12, 2017

June L. Walker of North Platte passed away June 9, 2017 at Great Plains Hospital at the age of 83. June was born June 22, 1933 at Farnam, Nebraska to Elmer and Eva (Keiper) Hilton. When June was very young the family moved to the farmstead north of Cozad, Nebraska. June graduated from the Cozad High School in 1951. In 1956, she was united in marriage to Gerald Walker at the United Methodist Church in Cozad. In 1962, the Walker family began with the births of Michelle Lynn, Monte David and Marsha Sue. Soon after they moved the family to North Platte, Nebraska. June was a great home maker and also worked at the Greyhound Bus Depot and NBC computer center. Her most treasured times were spent at home taking care of her family and spoiling her grandchildren. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, tea parties with her girlfriends, listening to country music and the Grand Ole Opry. June was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Michelle Gill; sister, Doris Hergenrader; and brother, Leonard Hilton. She is lovingly survived by her children, Monte (Anissa) Walker of North Platte and Marsha (Rick) Nester of Layton, UT; 6 grandchildren, Sam Gill and David Gill of Phoenix, AZ, Brittany Nester of Layton, UT, and Colton (Erin Lewis) Walker, Luke Walker and Bryson Walker, all of North Platte. A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be held Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the North Platte First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Doug Delp officiating. Burial at Farnam Cemetery will follow at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 1 to 8 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.