Dale Lee Kramer, age 47, of Elk Point, SD, formerly of North Platte and Stapleton, NE, passed away at home on Sunday, February 19, 2017, after a brief battle with cancer.

Dale was born February 9, 1970, to Walter LeRoy and Sandra Lee (Prinz) Kramer in North Platte where he grew up. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1988.

On August 12, 1989, Dale was united in marriage to Carol Marie Masloskie in North Platte. They lived in North Platte until 1998 when they moved to Stapleton. Dale attended college for two years, eventually earning his Journeyman Electrician’s license. He became a truck driver and drove for six years before training to work for the Department of Homeland Security.

Dale enjoyed fishing and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He loved his wife and children dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Carol, of Elk Point; son, Kyle Kramer (fiancée, Beth Grow), of Guthrie Center, IA; daughter, Kelly Kramer, of Elk Point; his mother, Sandra Kramer, of Lewellen, NE; sister, Helen Kramer, of North Platte; and other family.

Dale was preceded in death by his father, Walter, grandparents and aunt.

Funeral Service will 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte with Job Vigil and KDean Snell officiating. Burial with honors will follow in the McCain Cemetery, southeast of Stapleton. On Saturday, February 25, 2017, a Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. at the Elk Point United Parish in South Dakota. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial.

The casket will be closed. The memorial book may be signed prior to the service.

Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com or koberfuneralhome.com. Odean Colonial Chapel in North Platte and The Kober Funeral Home of Elk Point, SD, are in charge of arrangements.

Pamela Jo Abegg, age 63 of North Platte passed away February 14, 2017 with her family at her side. She was born September 15, 1953 at North Platte, NE to Raymond “Pete” and Donna Jean (Amstuz) Collins.

Pam graduated from North Platte High School in 1971. She was married to Terry Fletcher Sr. in January of 1976 and to this union three children were born, Terry Jr., Bridget, and Stacey. Pam cared for and looked after many family and neighborhood children and loved them all. She was later united in marriage to Don Abegg on May 16, 1992.

Those that will miss her, are her husband, Don, children, Terry (Bobbi) Fletcher, Stacey Fletcher, Bridget (Justin) Gentry, Dawn (Kerry) Halvat, Staci Abegg, Kristi (Shane) Daniels, and Sue (Roger) Licking, grandchildren, Alex, Blake, Alliana, Terralynn, Elliott, Rebekah, Kortney, Alysen, Kayden, Kylie, and Kalli, brother, Tom (Susan) Collins, sister, Sue (Mick) Fleck, sister-in-law, Penny (Harry) Meyen, brother-in-law, Matt Fleck, lifelong friends, Doris Lair and Vickie McDermott, many nieces, nephews, and friends. She is reuniting in heaven with those that preceded her, father, Pete Collins, sister, Connie Fleck, grandsons, Conner, Colten, and Dawson, father and mother-in-law, Benny and Ellen Abegg.

Services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 3 to 8 pm Friday at the funeral home. A memorial has been established in her memory. Her family request that those attending wear casual attire. Online condolences maybe shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Margaret “Margie” Mary Catherine Pitner, of North Platte, passed away February 13^th, 2017.

Margie was born March 16^th, 1949, to John and Betty (Lynch) Camenzind in Omaha. She grew up in Omaha with her parents and six siblings.  She attended Marion High School in Omaha.

After high school she worked at Northwestern Bell Telephone Company.

Margie met the love of her life, Robert (Bobby) Pitner, when she was 20. Bobby and Margaret were married on Oct. 17, 1970, in Omaha. Bobby and Margaret were blessed with four children, April, Eric, Tony and Robby.

In 1991, Margie and her family moved to North Platte, where they had made their home ever since.  She worked at Hoover’s Jewelers for years and gained many friends throughout the North Platte community.  She enjoyed preparing meals for others and hosting family holidays in her home.

Margie cared deeply for her husband, her children and especially her grandchildren, and was looking forward to becoming a great grandmother.  Margie was a generous and caring person who had a tremendous impact on the world around her.  Her presence will be deeply missed.

Margie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bobby; brother, John; sister, Mary; and daughter-in-law, Dawn Pitner.  Margaret is survived by her children, April (fiance’ Dave Hovden) Pitner, Eric Pitner, Tony (Dawn) Pitner and Robby (Terri) Pitner, all of North Platte; her grandchildren, Austin, Alexis and Patrick Hoshor, Devan Hovden, Kennedy Pitner, Tristan and Trinity Pitner and Brody and Adeline Pitner. She is also survived by her siblings, James Camenzind, Annie Doyle, Joey Camenzind, and Bobbie Owens, cousins and other relatives.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.  Cremation will follow the services. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. on Thursday with Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Dorothy May (Keslar) Cobb, 95, of Wood River, formerly of North Platte, passed away February 12, 2017 at Saint Frances Medical Center in Grand Island.  Dorothy was born September 17, 1921 to Levi and Mary (Sivits) Cochran.

Dorothy worked for many years as a waitress in many North Platte cafes, and at Montgomery Wards.  After retirement she delivered meals on wheels.

Dorothy was united in marriage to George Keslar in 1938.  To this union four children were born, Francis, Twilla, Joyce, and Cliff.  She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  She loved to play bingo and dance.

Dorothy married Floyd Cobb in 1981.

She is survived by her daughters, Twilla (Dale) Dike of Grand Island,  and Joyce Penner of Ladora, Iowa; son, Clifford (Cindy) Keslar of Shelton; grandchildren, Gary Keslar, Crystal (Rodney) VerHagen, Suzette (David) Stratton, Diana (Dallas) Zimmer, Mechele (Kevin) Harris, Matt (Mary) Keslar, Chad (fiancé Lindy) Keslar, and Alexis (Seth) Jensen; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, George in 1977, and by her second husband, Floyd in 2011; her parents Levi and Mary Cochran; son, Francis Keslar; daughter-in-law, Deanna Keslar; grandson, Andrew Keslar; sisters, Alice Blevins, Lois Haddox, and Betty Becker; brothers, Harold Cochran, Ralph Cochran, William Cochran, and Jess Cochran.

Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2017 at the Hershey Methodist Church with Pastors Darrell Holzinger and Mark Baldwin officiating.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.