Paula Rose Windhorst, 99, of North Platte, passed away January 15, 2017 at Great Plains Health.

She was born September 17, 1917 in Lincoln County, NE, the oldest child of Gustave and Ida (Fleer) Roethemeyer.  Paula was baptized and confirmed in the beautiful Lutheran faith and was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Platte. She grew up on her father’s farm in the Wellfleet and Maywood communities. She attended Mount Pleasant country school, middle school in Maywood, and graduated from the Curtis High School in 1936.  After graduation, she spent a year in Business School in North Platte, and then worked for the Berg Typewriter Company and the Wurlitzer Music Company.  She was married to Walter D. Windhorst in 1938.  They made their home in North Platte, where they had 4 children.   She was active in the Bethel Bible Study Program for over 10 years, first as a class member and trainee, than as a teacher for 3 years.  She was a volunteer at the Great Plains Hospital for over 37 years.

She is survived by her sons, Robert (Norine) Windhorst, Douglas (Marlene) Windhorst and Steven (Michele) Windhorst; a daughter, Pamela (Mark) Bishop; a brother, Willis (Greta) Roethemeyer; a sister-in-law, Mary Roethemeyer; a cousin, Marge Roethemeyer; grandsons, Dr. Robert (Tana) Windhorst, II, Dustin (Carrie) Windhorst and Riley Windhorst; a granddaughter, Kimberly (Brad) Holman; great grandsons, Jacob Patrick Windhorst, Bryson Dean Windhorst, Paxton Drew Windhorst, Woodrow Robert Windhorst and Prescot Brent Windhorst; great granddaughters, Lilly Jo Windhorst, Kira West Holman and Gwendolyn Rose Holman; 7 nephews; and 12 nieces.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Eileen Klingsborn; and two brothers, Melvin and Oscar Roethemeyer.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Memorials are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church of North Platte or The Lutheran Hour, Missouri Synod.  Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Robert Wiest officiating.  Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

John R. Feeney, 87, of Maxwell passed away January 16, 2017 at his home after his battle with A.L.S.  He was born October 1, 1929 on the family farm to John C. and Fern G. (Everling) Feeney.  He attended District #117 school and graduated from Maxwell High School in 1947.  After graduating John worked as a farm hand and was drafted into the United States Army in 1951 and was discharged in 1953.  On March 8, 1952 he married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Ann Hughbanks.  After his discharge from the service they moved back to Maxwell where he worked for the Lincoln County Department of Roads and then was the Village of Maxwell maintenance man and Village Marshall.  In 1978 he hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked until his retirement in 1998.

John enjoyed fishing, gardening, and working in his huge yard.  He loved watching his grandchildren participate in their activities.  He was a member of the Maxwell Legion Post #181 and served as the Maxwell Fire Department Chief for a number of years.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce of 64 years; children, John Matthew and special friend Jerry Alvarez of Maxwell, Terre Feeney, Tim (Pam Halverson) Feeney, Tom (Opal Bullard) Feeney, and Judy Feeney-Sturdivant all of Maxwell; siblings, Alice Feeney of North Platte, Hazel Durre of Kearney, Donna (Marion) Effenbeck of North Platte, Darrell (Terrlyn) Feeney of Fairbury, Rose (Don) Fletcher of Maxwell, Glenda Feeney of Maxwell, Kevin (Sheila) Feeney of North Platte, and Ted (Ellen) Feeney of Maxwell; grandchildren, John Aaron Feeney, Ryan Rankin, Andrew (Courtney) Feeney, Alexander (Ashley) Feeney, Kyle (Shandell) Rankin, Eamonn Feeney, Anthony Bryce Feeney, Kyer Feeney, Brittany Feeney, and Jaylon Sturdivant; great-grandchildren, Breydon Robirds, Noah Rankin, Alayna Feeney, Brooklyn Rankin, Aiden, Benson, and Carson Feeney.

He was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Amber Feeney; brothers, James and Robert; brothers-in-law, Gary Hughbanks, and Donald Durre; and a sister-in-law, Bernadine Feeney.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Paralyzed American Veterans.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside Services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.

Larry H. Blaesi, age 70, of Omaha, formerly of North Platte, died January 12, 2017, at Lakeside Hospital at Omaha.

He was born March 10, 1946 to Donald Wilson and Clara Harriet (Clouthier) Blaesi, Sr. at North Platte.  Larry graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1964.  Larry served in the United States Army until his honorable discharge in 1969.  He was united in marriage June 7, 1970 to Cindy McEntee at the First Christian Church in North Platte.   They moved to Denver, and he worked at Chevron Oil in several gas stations.  In 1971, he was promoted to a sales representative. They lived in Lincoln, NE, San Diego, CA, and Littleton, CO before returning to North Platte, and in 1989 moved to Omaha, where they were currently living.  He was a board member of North Platte Petroleum Association, Nebraska Master Mason, North Platte Softball Board, past president of Tehema Timple of the Shrine and Tiberon Home Owners Association.  He initiated the first Bandit High School Softball Team.

He is survived by his wife, Cindy of Omaha; a son, Scott Blaesi of North Platte; a daughter, Michelle Blaesi-Nelson of Gretna; grandchildren, Joshua, Kaitlyn, Evelyn, Zarah, Jacob, Jesse, Janie and Mike; great grandchildren, Brayden, Emmitt and Linley; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Doanld Wilson Blaesi, Jr., and sister, Marilyn (Bob) Sherman.

Services will be 10:00 am Thursday at the First Christian Church in North Platte. Honorary bearers will be Larry’s grandchildren and great grandchildren.   Burial will be at Ft McPherson National Cemetery with military honors by the North Platte Veterans Organizations.  Visitation will be from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Jean Marie Follis, 73, of Ogallala, passed away Jan. 14, 2017 at the University of CO at Aurora.

She was born Nov. 13, 1943, to Eugene and Marie (Miller) Scollin at North Platte.  She graduated from Paxton High School with the class of “62”.  Jean was united in marriage to LeRoy J. Follis on August 19, 1968 in Ogallala, NE.  She worked at Gerald Gentleman Station at Sutherland and American Shizuki in Ogallala.  Jean was passionate about arrowhead hunting and fishing.

She is survived by her son, Ken Witt of Wauneta; her daughter, Shelly Witt of Ogallala; her brother, Jim (Diane) Scollin; four grandchildren, Kaelyn (Cody) Armstrong, Cody Bown, Lance (Kristina) Witt and Jay (Shanae) Witt; seven great grandchildren, Keely Armstrong, Jace Witt, Elijah Armstrong, Isaiah Witt, Ane Waldron, Madi Witt and Evan Witt; and best friend Becky Anderson and many special friends in the archeology community.

Cremation was chosen.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Those wishing to sign her memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Arturo LeRoy “Arthur” Soto, age 60, of North Platte, NE, died on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Great Plains Health.

Arthur was born July 24, 1956, to Jesse Leon, Sr. and Erma Garcia Soto at North Platte where he grew up and attended school. Arthur later met Vickie Joanna Francis at the local bowling alley. They eventually moved to Tacoma, WA, and were united in marriage on July 21, 1978. After living in Washington for eight years they returned to North Platte.

Arthur had worked as a custodian for the North Platte Public Schools before going to work for the City of North Platte Parks and Recreation Department. He later cooked at the Airport Inn until he retired due to a disability.

Arthur loved his family, especially his grandkids.

He is survived by his daughter, Jessica Everhart, three grandkids, Leland, Isaac and Gabriel, sister, Georgia (Mike) Wortham, and brothers, Bobby (Penny) Soto and Jesse, Jr. (Margaret) Soto, all of North Platte; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Arthur was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie, and infant son, Jackielee Arthur Soto; his parents, Jesse, Sr. and Erma Soto; brothers, Jimmy Soto and Richard Soto, Sr.; and sisters, Virginia Meyers and Mary Ann Soto.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Jack Atteberry officiating. Inurnment will be in Big Springs Cemetery, Big Springs, NE. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.