Theresa Jean Kesterson, age 87, of North Platte, NE, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Great Plains Health.

Theresa was born September 24, 1929, to Ervin Earl and Marguerite Anna Wendeborn Vencill at North Platte where she grew up and later graduated from North Platte High School in 1947.

On September 21, 1947, Theresa was united in marriage to Junior Arthur Kesterson at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in North Platte. The couple made their home in North Platte where they raised their daughter, Judy, and were longtime members of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Theresa had worked as a bookkeeper for several local businesses including Walt Nielsen Chevrolet and the Conoco Bulk Plant.

Theresa and Art enjoyed riding the motorcycle together, camping and spending time at their cabin at Lake Maloney. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandkids.

Theresa leaves behind her husband, Art, of North Platte; daughter, Judy (Bill) Frazier, of Marion, IA; two grandchildren, Tracy (Chad) Criswell and Ann (Adam) Rohret, all of Altoona, IA; five great-grandkids, Noah, Alexandra, Arthur and Charlotte Criswell and Adalynn Rohret; brother-in-law, George McCammon, of North Platte; a niece and nephew; and other family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Marguerite Vencill; sister Cleda Dowhower McCammon; brother-in-law, Wayne Dowhower; and great-grandson, Jacob Criswell.

Cremation was chosen and services will be at a later date. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Donor’s Choice.

Donna Louise Bryant, age 85, formerly of Paxton, passed away January 18, 2017 at the McKee Medical Center in Loveland, CO.

Donna was born on March 9, 1931 in Paxton, NE to John Ray “Jack” and Opal Mae (Beveridge) Dinnel.  She graduated from Paxton High School in 1948.  On July 31, 1948 she married Rolley “Rod” Bryant in Alma, CO and to this union three children were born, Rick, Diane and Christy.  Donna enjoyed cooking and decorated beautiful cakes using her “secret” recipe.  She loved her daschund dogs, her flower beds and enjoyed designing them in the winter months.

Donna is survived by her children Rick (Diane) Bryant of Wallace, Diane Stubbs of Drake, CO and Christy (Chris) Lyons of Aurora, TX; 7 grandchildren Shawna Keeler, Angela Mortenson, Kelly Holt, Jesse Stubbs, Cody Bryant, Zac Bryant and Jeremy Stubbs; 6 great grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Rod in 1996; and brothers Jack and Tom Dinnel.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and graveside services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday April 1, 2017 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Pastor Bob Witt officiating.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Varney Daryl “Butch” Bancroft, age 75 of Vermillion, SD passed away Thursday January 19, 2017 in McCook, NE.

Butch was born on May 3, 1941 in Redfield, SD to Leonard and Genevieve (Bennett) Bancroft.  He grew up in Burke, SD and graduated from Burke High School with the class of 1960.  He married Karolee Gatson on June 10, 1962.  He served in the US Marine Corp from 1965 until 1968, serving in Vietnam.  After his discharge, he worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company (which later became AT & T) for over 40 years.  After leaving AT & T, he opened T.D.C. where he worked on phone systems in South Dakota.  He enjoyed hunting and was very artistic with his drawings and making wooden houses.  He loved his family, especially his children and grandchildren.  He was much loved by his family and will be greatly missed.

Varney is survived by his wife Karolee of North Platte; daughters Kori Simonson of North Platte and Kara Bancroft of Sidney; 5 grandchildren, Brett Bancroft, Kira Westman, Tate Simonson, Elizabeth Westman and Kevin Westman; siblings Marilyn (Chuck) Clanton, Larry Bancroft, and Ronald Bancroft all of Rapid City, SD; as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Sharon Bell.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  He will be laid to rest at Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, SD at a later date.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.