Dennis P. Fitzpatrick passed away peacefully to eternal life in Sun City West, AZ on May 13, 2017 with his wife of 43 years by his side. He bravely endured many medical tribulations with courage and dignity.

Denny was born in North Platte, NE on December 11, 1941. He attended St. Patrick’s schools, graduating with the class of 1960. In his young years he was a Golden Gloves Boxer and was runner up at the National Finals in Chicago Illinois.  He enjoyed his friends and had many adventures to share.  Following High School graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA, Great Lakes, IL, and Kansas City, KS.  He married Beth Henningsen (Boyle) in 1960 and they had three children: Kathleen (Fitzpatrick) Mercure, Dennis P. Fitzpatrick Jr. and Matthew S. Fitzpatrick. He married Kay (Gilster) Fitzpatrick in 1974 and her three daughters, Kristy, Vangi and Jodi Lindstedt joined his family.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University, College of Animal Science in 1972, where he teamed with pioneers developing the science of Artificial Insemination in cattle.  He worked for Boyle Ranch Company in Hershey, NE for many years.  He loved the cowboy life and treasured many happy memories from those times.  His lifelong career was with the Union Pacific Railroad, in North Platte, Cheyenne WY, Grand Island NE, and Ogden UT. He served in many roles, including Switchman, Brakeman, Conductor, and Engineer.  Prior to the mudslides in Utah he served as a UPRR Officer with duties as a Trainmaster, retiring in 1993.

Denny was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Evelyn Fitzpatrick, his brothers Jim Fitzpatrick and Mike Fitzpatrick, daughter Jodi Lindstedt and his brother- in- law Matt Boyle.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Fitzpatrick of Sun City West AZ,  his brother Tony (Sarah) Fitzpatrick of North Platte, his sons Denny Fitzpatrick of  Fort Collins CO and Matt Fitzpatrick of Johnstown CO, daughter Kathy Mercure and her sons, Sam Mercure and Jordan Mercure, all of Fort Collins CO.  Also happy to have shared his life are his daughters Kristy (Mark) Anthony and sons Cpl. Bryar (Karen) Anthony of Camp LeJeune, NC and Tyler Anthony of North Platte, Vangi (Jonathon) Stewart of Bar Harbor Maine and sons Taylor Stewart and Dakota Stewart, his brothers-in- law Bob (Carol) Henningsen of North Platte and Jerome (Kathy) Boyle of Omaha, sisters- in- law Erin (Steve) Dent of Mullen, Kathie Fitzpatrick of Papillion, NE, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Denny’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday June 9, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.  He will then be laid to rest at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors.  All friends and family are invited to attend a lunch gathering at St. Patrick’s Parish Hall.  On-line condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cathy Sue Pullen Wittie, 59, of Stephenville, Texas, loving wife, mother and friend, passed into heaven May 17, 2017, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Cathy was born in North Platte on Oct. 10, 1957, to Edward and Delores Pullen. She earned her Bachelors and Masters in early childhood education from the University of Nebraska.

She married Roger Wittie on Sept. 22, 1984, in North Platte. Cathy spent more than 30 years as an elementary teacher in Nebraska, New Mexico and Texas. She retired from teaching in December 2015.

She was an avid and excellent cook, enjoyed her gardens, loved to read and cherished time with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband, Roger of Stephenville; mother, Delores Bjerrum Pullen of Mission, Texas; children, Casey, Jared and Dayla Wittie, all of Austin, Texas; sister, Pam (Russ) Anthony of Fort Collins, Colorado; brother, Marty (Margaret) Pullen of North Platte; and sister, Mary Ann (Scott) Nielsen of Grand Island.

In lieu of flowers, book donations are suggested to the Central Elementary Library in Stephenville, Texas, or donations to a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared at lacyfuneral.com.

Cathy’s wishes were to be cremated with her remains returned to Nebraska. A private, family service will be scheduled sometime this summer. Lacy Funeral Home, Stephenville, is in charge of arrangements.

Jerry Leo Warfield entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ May 13, 2017, at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina.

Jerry was born on Jan. 27, 1929, to Alpha and Irene Warfield in Bartley. He graduated from Bartley High School. Jerry married his wife, Glema Maye Winters, on June 26, 1953, and was married for 45 years before her passing.

He worked 26 years at United Telephone Service (Sprint) in Scottsbluff. He also managed mobile home parks in Scottsbluff and North Platte. He and his wife were active at Bethel Baptist Church in Scottsbluff and Calvary Baptist Church in North Platte, where Jerry sang in many choirs, sang solos, directed congregational singing and taught Sunday school for many years. He taught himself to play 18 musical instruments, sang in a barber shop group, was a ham radio operator (KODFO), played pool and was always sharing jokes and laughs with others. Jerry and Glema ministered to nursing home residents in North Platte for several years.

He moved to Matthews, North Carolina, in 2014 near his daughter, Jenny. There he enjoyed playing bingo, sharing a “Howdy Doody” with his many friends and staff at Carrington Place Living Center and eating at Captain D’s with his sons.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Chester; wife, Glema; and daughter-in-law, Angee (Joe) Warfield.

He is survived by his sons, Ron of Newport News, Virginia, Joe (Kathy) of Oklahoma City, Jeff (Sandra) of Scottsbluff and Jay (Colleen) of Raleigh, North Carolina; daughter, Jenny (John) of Matthews, North Carolina; six grandchildren, Nate (Melissa) Haines, Bethany, Anna and Sarah Haines, Brian (Misty) Warfield and Alicia Thompson; and seven great-grandchildren, Noah, Carter and Harrison Warfield, Josiah, Esther and Caleb Thompson and Adelaide Haines.

Memorials are suggested to Bethel Baptist Church. Online condolences may be shared at jolliffefuneralhome.com.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, at Bethel Baptist Church in Scottsbluff with the Revs. Brandon Yuill and Doug Lee officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff. Visitation will be one hour prior to service time at the church. Jolliffe Funeral Home, Scottsbluff, is in charge of arrangements.

 

Merle C. Bargmann, 85, of North Platte, passed away May 24, 2017 at Linden Court.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or St. Jude’s.  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Pierce officiating.  Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.