Cassandra LeAnn ‘Cassey’ Lum, age 27, of North Platte, NE, died at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE, on Monday, October 31, 2016, following an automobile accident.

Cassey was born August 22, 1989, to Don E. and Theresa Michelle Williams McLaughlin in North Platte where she grew up. She graduated from North Platte High School in 2007 then attended Mid-Plains Community College, earning her Associate’s Degree in Nursing in 2013. Cassey had worked as a CNA/MED Aide at Linden Court and Linden Estates.

At the time of her death, Cassey was working at Great Plains Health as a nurse in the Medical-Surgical Department while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Mid-Plains. Cassey was a kind, loving person who enjoyed nursing and caring for people.

On June 3, 2011, Cassey was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bryan Richard Lum, in North Platte where they made their home which they shared with their dogs.

Cassey was a ‘gearhead’ who loved going to car shows and drag racing with her husband. They attended events such as Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sandhills Open Road Challenge and the Camaro Rally in Sturgis, SD, and were members of the Colonel Cody Cruisers, Camaro Life and Camaro’s Unlimited. Cassey and Bryan also shared a love for Camaros and built one together for her.

Cassey leaves behind her husband, Bryan, their dogs, Zex and Fred, and her father, Don McLaughlin, all of North Platte; her mother and stepfather, Theresa and Kevin Ostendorf, of McCook, NE; sister, Dreu Halligan, and sister-in-law, Ashia Lum, both of North Platte; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and her many friends and coworkers.

She was preceded in death by her aunt, Donita Johnson; grandparents, Don and Lila McLaughlin and Carl and Connie Williams; in-laws, Richard and Shelia Lum; and grandmother-in-law, Jeanette Duis.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Larry Vitter officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. The casket will be closed. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has established a memorial.

Katheryn L. (Wilkinson) King, 78, of Littleton, Colorado, passed away October 24, 2016, at her home.

Kay was born September 22, 1938 in North Platte to Harley and Claire (McNeel) Wilkinson.  She attended North Platte St. Pat’s, graduating with the class of 1957. In 1958, Kay married Dean Coffman and moved to Denver. They had three children, Tim, Teresa and Tina. Kay worked at AT&T. In 1992, Kay moved back to North Platte and married Wayne (Butch) King of Sutherland. Butch passed away in 2003.

Preceding her in death are parents, Harley and Claire Wilkinson; a brother, Steve Wilkinson; her husband, Wayne King and step daughter, Brenda King.

Survivors include, son, Tim (Ruth) Coffman of North Platte; daughters, Teresa (Mike) Rieber, Tina Coffman, both of Denver. Grandchildren, Brad (Beth Bartling) Coffman of Omaha, Kelsey (Jake) Sasse of Lincoln, Audrey (Mike Summa) Magers of Colorado Springs, Samantha Rieber, McKinzie (Joshua Rees) Rieber, Garrett Edwards, Marshall (Monique McGowan) Edwards of Denver; sister, Mary Claire (Greg) Batie of North Platte; brother, Greg (Rita) Wilkinson of Billings, Montana; step children, Tim (Geri) King of Longmont, Colorado, Mike King of North Platte and Cindy (Bret) Neal of Lincoln.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland. The memorial book may be signed, Thursday and Friday, Nov 3^rd & 4^th, from 9:00a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements

Ronald “Ron” Dean Ross, 55, of North Platte, passed away October 30, 2016 at his home.

Ron was born on April 15, 1961 to Leslie A. and Arlene E. (Hall) Ross in North Platte, Nebraska. Ron graduated from Maxwell High School with the Class of 1979. He was united in marriage on August 6, 1988 to Rhonda Grandel and they remained friends throughout their lives.  He did farm work during his life and worked at Mid Nebraska Ice. Ron grew up south of Maxwell on the family farm, stable and campground. He was a hard worker, caring for livestock as well as being a wrangler with the guests who came to ride the horses. When he was 22 he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and went through a bone marrow transplant in Omaha. Although his cancer was cured, he fought other health issues caused from the original treatment of his disease throughout his lifetime.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Leslie and Arlene Ross; step-brother, Kirk Summers; former wife and friend, Rhonda Grandel Murrain; Mother-in-law, Wynona Grandel.

He is survived by a stepson, Christopher Grandel; daughter-in-law, Cheri Grandel; grandchildren, Graci, Jaicen and Hanna Grandel, all of Greeley, Colorado; Father-in-law, Ed Grandel of North Platte; step- mother, Shirley Ross of Mooresville, Indiana; brother, Tom Ross of Wheatland, Wyoming; sisters, Becky (Martin) Howery of Johnstown, Nebraska, Connie (Gerald) Devine of Morrill, Nebraska; Step brother, Jerry (Teresa) Summers of McCardsville, Indiana; step sister, Sherry Crews of Mooresville, Indiana; Uncle and Aunt, Don and Donna Mentzer of North Platte; many nieces, nephews ,cousins and friends.

A graveside service will be at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell. The casket will be open for viewing at 3:00 p.m. prior to the service at the cemetery.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Memorials are suggested to Fur the Love of Paws or to donor’s choice.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.