Jerry Allen Nuss, age 74, of North Platte, NE, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Jerry was born August 12, 1941, to Jacob, Sr. and Amelia Weinbender Nuss at Scottsbluff, NE. The family later moved to Alliance, NE, where Jerry graduated from Alliance High School. He later served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 to 1964.

Following his discharge, Jerry returned to Alliance where he enrolled in business classes and eventually became a Bank Examiner. His work took him to Ogallala, NE and he traveled throughout Western Nebraska.

Jerry later met Shirley Stearns in North Platte and they were married in 1968 at the First Christian Church. They lived in North Platte for a year then moved to Norfolk, NE and later to Kearney, NE where Jerry attended Kearney State College and earned his B.S. Degree in Business. In 1972 Jerry and Shirley moved to Papillion, NE for a short time then returned to North Platte where they raised their daughters and later divorced.

Jerry worked for American State Savings, New York Life, Koch Insurance, Best Linen, and had Jerry’s Catering. Later in life he found his true passion, being in the kitchen. Jerry had his own food truck and worked at Hobb’E’s. He was never short on conversation when it came to talking about food.

Jerry was a member of the Optimist Club and F.O. Eagles #2839. In his younger years, Jerry loved coaching softball and later enjoyed going to the Eagles where he was a self proclaimed pool shark.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie Nuss (Marty Ocken), of Omaha, NE, and Kim (Steve) Laga, of Littleton, CO; three grandsons, Lukas, Brayden and Shay; sisters, Gladys (Adrian) Eaton, of Loveland, CO, and Mary Ann (Ted) Becker, of Gering, NE; brother-in-law, David Andreasen, of Greeley, CO; special friend, Dee Wilson, of North Platte; and several nieces, nephews and other family.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jacob, Sr. and Amelia; brother and wife, Jake, Jr. and Lois Nuss; and two sisters, Jeanne Andreasen and Eleanore Trupp and husband, Harvey Trupp.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Gary Smith officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for his grandchildren’s education.

Arthur “Artie” R.E. McEntire, Jr., age 53 of North Platte went home to be with his Lord on Sunday August 7, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Artie was born on February 3, 1963 in North Platte, NE to Arthur E. and Patricia Ann (Stubbs) McEntire, Sr. After high school he worked in the shipping and receiving department at the hospital and at his cousins’ antique businesses. He loved nature and loved to be outside. He enjoyed the Huskers and the Raiders, watching his nephews play sports, body surfing and fishing. Artie had the biggest heart in the whole world.
Artie is survived by his parents Art and Pat McEntire of North Platte; sisters Lori (Pat) Clinch, Patty (Pat) Condon, Misti (Michael Ben Torres) McEntire, and sister by choice Carolyn O’Brien all of North Platte; nieces Elizabeth (Brian Collins) and Allison Waltman, Bailey O’Brien; nephews Jestin, Michael, Joseph and Cory Clinch; Patrick and James Thompson, Chris and Jonathan Waltman; uncle Rick McEntire; and aunts Jean Triplett and Delores Buell.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Coy and Florence McEntire; maternal grandparents Raymond Stubbs, Lilly Stubbs-Johnson, and Jason Johnson; uncles Ray Stubbs Jr., Richard Stubbs; aunt Mildred Olson; and cousin Dustin Reed.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday August 10, 2016 at the First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Gary Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery. The family requests that everyone dress casually. Closed casket visitation will be from noon until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday August 9, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Mona Rae (Hergenrader) Robinson, 56, of North Platte, passed away August 4, 2016.
She was born in Lexington on August 26, 1959 to Dalbert Dean and Orla Marlene (Price) Hergenrader.
Mona enjoyed fishing, spending time in the mountains and finding whatever her family lost. She was a “good finder”.
She loved playing and watching sports and was a proud husker fan. She tore up some sand volleyball courts in her time as it was her favorite sport to play next to throwing ball with her kids in the backyard.
Mona loved taking walks with her husband and dogs in the evening while star gazing.
Mona was full of love and put everyone before herself.
She was preceded in death by her mom, Orla.
Survivors include her father, Dalbert; husband, Randy; son, JD (Hilary) and soon to be grandson, Caden; daughter, Jamie; brothers, Monty (Connie), Tony (Tonya) and Todd (Jenny) Hergenrader; and her father and mother-in-law, Carroll and Barb McNeel.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Project375.org. for mental awareness. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 with Pastor Gary Goodwin officiating at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen. An inurnment will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.