Robert Leon Morrison, age 73 of North Platte, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

He was born February 22, 1944 to Clarence P. and Darlene (Landry) Morrison on a farm outside of Gandy, NE, where he grew up before moving to Arnold, NE. Robert graduated from Arnold High School with the class of “62”.

He moved to North Platte in 1963 and began working at Snell Electric. On the 14^th of December 1963 he married his beautiful wife, Sandra Jameson.  In 1973, they purchased Snell Electric, 1984 Hansen Plumbing and Heating, 1985 Cox and Hyde Refrigeration and 1986 changed name to Snell Services Inc.

He was a North Platte Ambassador , and served on the Nebraskaland Days Board as well as North Platte Chamber of Commerce, where he served a short time as president of both the Ambassador’s and Chamber of Commerce.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, socializing and spending time/spoiling his grandkids.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Darlene; and a brother, Ronnie.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Todd (Deb), Monica (Roger) Fuhrman, Brad (Brooke) all of North Platte; grandchildren, Jason (Tonya) Morrison, Chad Knoedler, Chad Triplett, Jesse Morrison, Derek Knoedler, Kasch and Karsen Morrison; great grandchildren, Brookelynn, Syncere, Chance, Hannah and Hailey; a sister, Judy Groome of Denver; a brother, Jim of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Keystone Fire and Rescue of Keith County NE. Online Condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Cremation was requested. A celebration of Bob’s life will be at a later date, due to health concerns in the family. Those wishing to sign his memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

George K. Campbell, Sr., age 83, of North Platte, Neb., passed away April 29, 2017 at the Sutherland Care Center. Born Mar. 21, 1934 in Wallace, to Thomas and Laura (Boyes) Campbell, he grew up on a farm near there before moving with his family to a ranch west of Dickens. George attended Lily Dale Country School, Dickens, and then Wallace Elementary schools.  In 1951 he graduated from Curtis Agricultural High School.  He enlisted in the United States Army in May 1955, served 16 months in Korea, and returned stateside to Fort Lewis, Wash. where he completed his enlistment and was discharged in February 1957.  He worked on the family ranch and in construction after his military service.  On the Fourth of July in 1960, he married the love of his life, Janice (Wright), in North Platte.  The couple lived there for more than 10 years before moving northwest of town to a small ranch where they raised nine children, cattle, horses, pigs, chickens, pets, and a big garden. George became a truck driver, working for several local companies including Consolidated Freightways, before retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Teamsters Union, American Legion, and St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He had an infectious sense of humor; an affinity for nicknaming kids, trucks, and dogs; an appreciation for the Sandhills and Platte River Valley; and an unwavering love of his wife of 56 years and their family.

George was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Laura; a brother, Thomas Duane; a nephew, Bradford Thomas; and his parents-in-law, Loyd and Pearl Wright.

He is survived by his wife Janice of North Platte; children George Jr., (Sonja) of North Platte, Teresa (Mike) Reitcheck of Chadron, Lisa (Don) Laurell of Lincoln, Tamara (Darin) Busch of Doniphan, Debora (Mark) Stickley of Hershey, Douglas (Danella) of Hershey, Joseph (Harriet) of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jeffrey (Jennell) of Cairo, and Randal of Dickens; 21 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren (and one on the way); a sister, Karen Preston of Enid, OK; sister–in–law, Mary Jean of Herndon, VA; several cousins; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Patrick’s Church or to Great Plains Home Health and Hospice.   Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Christian Wake Service will be 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m., at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte followed by burial with military honors at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Ruth Anne Ehrke, 35, of Oxford died April 24, 2017, at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney.

Ruth was born on Sept. 5, 1981, in North Platte, the youngest of two daughters.

Memorials are suggested to an education fund for her sons, Isaak and Nathan McPhillamy. Online condolences may be shared at nelsonbauerfh.com.

An open house will be from 4-8 p.m., with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 p.m., on Friday, April 28, at the Mitchell-Nelson Bauer Funeral Home, Oxford, which is in charge of the arrangements.

Edyth Francis Schomp, age 93 of North Platte, passed away Wednesday April 26, 2017 at Linden Court.

Edyth was born April 17, 1924 in Whitman, NE to Harry and Laura May (Moran) Romell.  She was born at George and Hattie Moran’s ranch west of Whitman.  Dr. Howell came to Hyannis to deliver her.  There were six children in her family, Fred, Mildred, John, Edyth, Howard and Dean.  She attended school through 5^th grade at Mullen, Seneca until half way through 6^th grade, and then Chadron to finish 6^th grade.  From there she went to Victory Hill, a country school north of Scottsbluff.  After graduating from high school in 1943, she went to work at The Great Western Sugar Company, running the dryers to keep the granulated sugar dry.  While working in the sugar beet factory, she met the love of her life and husband to be, Eldon Walter Schomp.  They were married on November 2, 1946.  A few months later they moved to Hay Springs onto the Mirage Flats where Eldon and his Uncle John Schomp built a garage; that’s what Eldon and Edyth called home and where they started their farming and ranching business with a little Allis Chalmers tractor.  Edyth would go out to the field and ride on the tiny bench seat, alongside Eldon, on that Allis Chalmers.  In 1959 they bought the Johnny Ray place down on the Niobrara River.  While on this ranch they raised two sons, Steve and Ben.  Edyth went and stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Schomp in Mitchell when it came time to have her first son, Steve Walter, who was born on August 3, 1949 in Alliance, NE.  Fourteen months after having Steve, Edyth gave birth to her second son, Ben Carmen, on October 29, 1950 in Scottsbluff, NE.  I’m guessing you could say that Edyth had her hands full with two boys in just 14 months!  After years of raising two naughty boys, Granny was blessed with her first grandchild, Pam, the daughter she never had.  Little did she know many more grandkids and great grandkids were to follow.

Edyth and Eldon’s lives revolved around their sons, grandchildren, their farm, ranch and rodeo.  From a young age, they would haul those two boys to rodeos, near and far.  Edyth loved to fish and play cards.  She was always ready to play a game of pitch or rummy.  She also took great pride in her flower beds and a big garden and was on a bowling league for many years.  In 1989 Edyth and Eldon moved to North Platte, which they’ve called home ever since.  Edyth was the matriarch of her family.  To those that knew her, she was and always will be, known as “Granny”.  She was a woman with the kindest and gentlest of hearts.  She was a nurturing woman and nothing meant more to her than her family.  She was the master of telling every story or nursery rhyme and teaching it to all of her grandchildren.  It didn’t matter how many times you asked to hear it again, she’d kindly smile and start all over.  A kind, caring, warm individual who welcomed her grandchildren and great grandchildren with open arms, Edyth was a mother in every sense of the word.  You could walk into Granny’s home knowing you’d be welcome and always, always be treated to her wonderful meals.  You never left hungry, and if you did, it was your own fault, because there was enough to feed a small army!  She was notorious for making almost everything from scratch and when asked, “how much of this or how much of that?”, she’d usually answer “somewhere between a pinch and a dash”!  After the passing of Eldon, “Pa” in 2009, Granny said “I’m boss now”!  She was by far the greatest gift any husband, son or grandchild could ask for.  She was the one person you could go to and visit with about anything, whether it was just to spend the day, to ask for advice on cooking, cleaning, raising children, or just to have a cup of coffee or cold beer, cheetos, chocolate or a salty bag of popcorn.  Her presence in any room made us all feel at ease and our lives complete.  As we mourn the loss of an incredible woman, we also remember the many memories she gave us; and as we bow our heads to pray, we smile, and maybe even chuckle, as we hear her words echo, “where’s the salt”?!

Edyth is survived by her sons Steve (Joyce) Schomp of Chamberlain, SD, and Ben Schomp of Hershey, NE; grandchildren Judd (Jamie) Schomp of Martin, SD, Thad (Devan) Schomp of Elkton, SD, Brooke (Doug) Moeller of Chamberlain, SD, Pam (Todd) Hollenbeck of Long Pine, NE, Cole Schomp of North Platte, Trey (fiancé Troy Hermelbracht) Schomp of Homer, NE, and Josey Schomp of Pueblo, CO; great grandchildren Hadley and Sadie Schomp, Dailynn, Josclynn and Hayes Schomp, Bristol Moeller, Jorden Hollenbeck, Britt and Jhett Hollenbeck, Trent (Hope) Schomp and Tevon Schomp; and great great grandchild Harlow Schomp.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Laura Romell; husband Eldon Walter Schomp; siblings Fred, Mildred, John, Howard and Dean; and sister-in-law Marion Claussen.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday May 1, 2017 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Reverend Steve Berke officiating.  Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday April 30, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Pat Gerken, 76, passed away April 21, 2017, in Brush, Colorado, at the Sunset Manor.

Patricia Ann Gerken was born on Feb. 17, 1941, on the family ranch near Welfleet to Warren and Beula (Dike) Gerken. She attended Echo Country School with her brother and two sisters. Pat graduated from North Platte High School in 1959.

Growing up, she was involved in 4-H, which complemented her love of animals. Pat had fond memories of growing up on the family ranch, playing with her cousins and attending the dances that were in the large ranch house to music played by her father and uncles.

She had many talents including sewing, crocheting and gardening. She would often make her daughters’ dresses and gifts for her friends and family. Pat was a homemaker for many years when they lived in the Sterling and Merino communities.

She later returned to North Platte and worked in retail until she retired. She enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren.

Pat was preceded in death by her father, Warren Gerken; step-father, Merle Rose; brother, Larry Gerken; and son-in-law, Brian Sessions.

She is survived by her mother, Beula Gerken-Rose; sisters, Judy Neal and Karen Pedigo; children, Ann Sessions, Sharon Ladd, Cindy (Ken) Pierce and Rick (Jessica) Berg; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorials are suggested to the Logan County Humane Society in care of Chaney-Reager Funeral Home, PO Box 1046, Sterling, CO.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 28, at Chaney-Reager Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Chaney-Reager Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Jean (Simon) Sexton, age 91 of North Platte passed away April 19, 2017 at her daughter’s home.

She was born December 27, 1925 in North Platte, NE to Carl and Henrietta (Young) Simon.  She graduated from St. Patrick’s High School with honors.  Pat worked for her brother keeping books for Simon Brothers for a year until she was old enough to join the United States Cadet Nurse Corps.  Since WWII had ended before graduating from her nursing education she did not serve in the military.  Pat attended nurses training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI.  Mrs. Henry (Clara) Ford pinned her at her graduation ceremony.  After passing National Boards for her registered nurse license she returned to Nebraska and worked as a private duty nurse.  In October 1948 she married Jack R. Sexton.  They resided their entire married life in North Platte, where they raised two sons and four daughters.  Pat utilized her nursing experience by working as a private nurse, giving physicals for several insurance companies, and aiding in all types of community volunteer service.  She and her husband traveled extensively, seeing all 50 states and also several European countries, after his retirement from the State Patrol.

Pat was a past President of the American Legion Auxiliary, and was active in the women’s organizations of both St. Patrick’s and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.  She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack; brothers, Bill and Robert; and sisters, Veronica Heelan, Mary Haigler, Regis Bliss, and Jacqueline Ryan.

Pat is survived by her sons, Gregory Sexton of Littleton, CO, and Robert (Kim) Sexton of Beatrice; daughters, Suzanne (Bill) Burbach, Stephanie (Steve) Branch, and Jacki (Bob) Karre all of North Platte and Maureen (Mike) Harlander of Chanhassen, MN; daughter-in-law, Linda Sexton; 20 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; sister, Rose Ann Ott of Lakewood, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church or to the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Fund.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be held 7:30 P.M. Sunday April 23, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday April 24, 2017 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s Catholic Church with the Reverend Mark Seiker as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be noon until 7:00 p.m. Sunday April 23, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.