James “Jim” B. Runner, age 60, of Grand Island, NE, died Friday, May 5, 2017, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island.

Jim was born October 31, 1956, to J. Blaine and Betty (McConnell) Runner in Sutherland, NE. He grew up in Nebraska, living in the rural areas of Hershey, Mullen and Ashby. Jim started school in Mullen and went on to graduate from Hyannis High School in 1975. During high school, he was an FFA officer, participated in range judging, played football and ran track.

Jim then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for a year and was a member of the Farmhouse Fraternity. In 1976, he joined the U.S. Army and during his two years served at Ft. Riley, KS, as well as other locations.

Jim enjoyed building things and loved airplanes and motorcycles.

He is survived by his parents, Blaine and Betty Runner, of Sutherland; sisters, Bonnie (Cliff) Quick, of Callaway, NE, and Ruth (Pat) Fleecs, of Sutherland; nephews, Caleb (Cynthia) Quick, of North Newton, KS, and Jake Fleecs and Collin Fleecs, both of Sutherland; great-nieces, Esther, Cora and Abigail Quick; and other family.

Jim was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence and Ida Runner and Gordon and Bonnie McConnell; and nephew, Andrei Quick.

Funeral Service will be 2 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the Sutherland United Methodist Church with Pastor Mark Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in the O’Fallons (Riverside) Cemetery northwest of Hershey. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at the church. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Marilyn (Townley) Darling, 93, passed away on May 4, 2017 at Linden Court in North Platte, Nebraska.

She was born July 14, 1923 in Boulder, Colorado to Richard and Lela Belle Townley. She was the second of three girls. Shortly after Marilyn was born, her parents moved their family back to the farm at Danbury, Nebraska. Marilyn went to school through 10^th grade at Laurel Dell, walking each day with her sisters. She finished high school in Lebanon, Nebraska. In August of 1941 she moved to Las Angeles, California and married Milo Burton Darling. In 1942 they returned to the family farm near Danbury, Nebraska where they spent the next 34 years. During that time their son Richard was born. Upon leaving the farm, they spent 15 years in McCook, Nebraska. While in McCook, Marilyn worked at DeGroffs Department Store in the dress department, enjoying her work there. She and Milo moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 2000 to be near family. Marilyn was an active volunteer in RSVP. They lived in their own home for 11 years and then to Centennial Park and finally to Linden Court.

Marilyn is survived by her son, Richard (Sue) Darling of North Platte; granddaughters Emily (Chris) Bessette of Winter Garden, Florida and Jessica (Riley) Hughes of North Platte and great grandsons Ethan, Jack, Grey, Alexander and Lucas; great granddaughter Georgia; as well as many nieces and nephews and their families.

She was preceded in death by Milo in August 2016, her parents and her sisters.

Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, May 8^th and 9^th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Services will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sherry A.  Hupfer, 78, of  North Platte, passed away May 4, 2017 at Cozad Care Center.

She was born on July 16, 1938 to Thomas and Fern (Allen) Schuler in Ogallala, Nebraska. She was united in marriage to John R. Hupfer on August 14, 1955 in North Platte. Sherry was employed as a lifeguard at Cody Park Pool when it first opened and also at the North Platte Child Development Center and McFarlands Greenhouse during her lifetime. She loved spending time with her family and tending to her roses. She was a member of the First Christian Church.

Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, John; an infant child, Wendy Hupfer; son, Randy Hupfer; grandson, Chad Burk;  brothers, Gordon “Beaver” Schuler and Tommy Schuler;  a sister, Lily Kucera and  a brother-in-law, Jerry Brewer.

She is survived by  son, Ricky (Lona McAllister) Hupfer; daughters, Diana (Mark) Burk and Judy Hupfer; granddaughters, Mitzi (Leroy) Kramer, April (John) Perkins and Chelsea Burk; grandsons, John (Heather) Hupfer and Josh (Jessica Kimberlin) Hupfer; great grandchildren Taylor, Holden, Logan, Mason, Kaidin, Baylie and Zachary; a sister, Lois Brewer and a sister-in-law, Sandie Schuler.

Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.  Visitation will be 1- 5 p.m. Sunday, May 7, with family receiving friends from 1- 3 p.m., at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8^th at First Christian Church. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.  A memorial has been established to First Christian Church in her name.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Everett Fred Berglund, age 93, formerly of Brady, NE, died Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Everett was born February 15, 1924, to Albert and Della Berglund at Lewellen, NE. The family later moved to a farm northwest of Brady, NE, where he grew up. Everett graduated from Brady High School then worked on the farm until he joined the U.S. Army. Following his discharge in 1944, Everett returned to Nebraska and went back to farming, which he did all his life.

He is survived by his cousins and other family.

Everett was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Della; and brother and sister-in-law, Byron and Blanche Berglund.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside Memorial Service will be 3 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or at the graveside. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Phillip Wayne Mullen, age 49, of North Platte, NE, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2017, in California.

Phillip was born September 17, 1967, to Vernon Ray and Kathryn Agnes Dean Mullen at Tacoma, WA. He was raised by his father and stepmother, Ray and Tonya Mullen, in Ogallala, NE, where he also attended school. Phillip later traveled around different states and for the past few years had worked for Sargent Irrigation in Grant, NE. He had just recently moved to California.

Phillip loved camping at Lake McConaughy and the Huskers. He especially loved his family and laughing with his friends.

He will be missed by his father and stepmother, Ray and Tonya Mullen, of North Platte; his mother, Kathryn Drewry; son, Tristan Mullen, of Chapin, SC; sisters, Kitty (Anthony) Loomis, of Maywood, NE, and Shawna (Jason) Cooper, of Sutherland, NE; brother, Chris Mullen, of North Platte; three nieces, nine nephews and other family.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2017, at the Harvest Christian Fellowship with Pastor Jeremy Rinke officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.