Roxanne R. Ketterer, 61, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 6, 2017. She was born to Roland and Fern (Debban) Schultz on Dec. 27, 1955, in Sutherland.

In addition to working at Hobby Lobby, Roxie loved the Huskers and enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and adventures of all kinds.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Karen Wahl. Most of all, she loved and cherished her family, including her daughters, Stacey (Amy Cole) Schultz and Sarah (Shawn) Carver; stepdaughter, Elaine (Dan) Beckwith; sisters, Sue (Steve) Tighe and Janice (Terry Clark) Schultz; grandchildren, Myrandia, Mason and Bentley; nieces, Stephanie Sargent and Samantha Tighe; and nephew, Shaun Tighe.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Cornerstone Christian Church, 4849 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln. The family encourages everyone to wear their favorite Husker attire.

Jacquelyn Kay Morgan, age 66, of North Platte, NE, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Monday, February 6, 2017.

Jacque was born September 13, 1950, to Dale Vernon and Dolores Elaine Roland Saling at Alliance, NE. Since her dad worked on the crew for Missouri Valley Road Construction, the family lived in several Nebraska communities. Jacque eventually graduated from North Platte High School in 1968.

Jacque later met Charles Spencer Morgan and they were married on April 14, 1972, in Denver, CO. They lived in Denver for a while before returning to the Morgan family farm, north of Sutherland, NE, then moved to North Platte in the mid ’90’s.

Jacque had worked as a cook at the Hershey Truck Stop and the Longhorn Bar in Sutherland until she became disabled by multiple sclerosis. She loved cooking and crafting and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sutherland.

She is survived by her husband, Charles, son, Clinton C. Morgan, and father, Dale Saling, all of North Platte; four grandchildren, Zane Morgan, Kulina (Stephen) Daniels, Laytn Morgan and Brannae Morgan; three great-grandchildren, Harmony, Stephen and Castiel; her brother, Tom (Linda) Saling, of Kennewick, WA; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family.

Jacque was preceded in death by her mother, Dolores Saling; sister, Kerma Hayashi; and daughter-in-law, Cori Ann Morgan.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside Memorial Service will be at Noon on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in the North Platte Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or at the graveside. Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Elizabeth Greenwood, age 89 of Wellfleet, passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Centennial Park Retirement Home in North Platte.

Frannie was born on May 5, 1927 in Moorefield, NE to George and Emma (Waltemath) Jurgens.  She attended high school at the Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis where she participated in music and was a drum majorette in the Aggie Marching Band.  After her high school graduation in 1945, she earned her teaching degree at Kearney State.  She married Marvin Greenwood, whom she had met in high school, on June 12, 1947.  The couple settled on the family farm northeast of Wellfleet where Marvin worked on the farm and Frannie taught grades 1^st thru 8^th in the Wellfleet area.  She was very loved by her students.  In addition to teaching, she spent her time cooking, canning, gardening, raising chickens and helping Marvin on the farm.  She also was a member of the NE State Women’s Bowling Association and bowled for many years.  She and Marvin liked to golf together and had Husker season tickets and attended every game they possibly could.  They loved to dance together and attended and won many dance contests.  She was a member of St. William’s Alter Society, Harmony Extension Club, and The Garden Club.  She also played the organ at St. Williams Catholic Church for 65 years.  Frannie loved her husband, her son, and all of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Frannie is survived by her son Dennis (Jeannie) Greenwood of Wellfleet; grandchildren Beau Greenwood of Wellfleet, Kerrin Greenwood of North Platte and Brent Leeper of North Platte; great grandchildren Emma Joy Greenwood and Jackson Gentleman; sisters-in-law Dixie Greenwood, Shirley Jurgens, and Mary Ann Lockwood; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

She was preceded by her parents, George and Emma Jurgens; two infant daughters Marlene and Marvene; husband Marvin Greewood; brothers Chris, Glenn, and George “Porge” Jurgens; brothers-in-law Milton Greenwood, Kenneth (Vivian) Greenwood, Larry Greenwood; sisters-in-law Mildred (Ray) Beeman, Virginia (Don) Duval, Betty Jurgens and Evelyn Greenwood; and granddaughter Brenda Schroeder.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday February 13, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday February 14, 2017 at St. Williams Catholic Church in Wellfleet, with Reverend Harlan Waskowiak officiating.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday February 13, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Robert Lee Killham, 86, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 9, 2017 at North Platte Care Center.  Bob was born June 6, 1930 to Guy Sr. and Ellen (Anderson) Killham in North Platte. He attended Lincoln Elementary School and North Platte Senior High School. After high school, he moved to California, where he was employed by Armour Company.  During this period of time, Bob met Bettye Scarborough and after a few months of courtship, they were married.  To this union, two children were born, Rickey and Karen Killham.  Bob and Bettye were later divorced.  When Rickey was 42 years old, he was killed in a tragic motorcycle accident in Colorado.

Bob returned to North Platte in 1967 and established his own company, C&S Construction.  His business involved installation of siding, gutters, and painting of new and older homes in North Platte and surrounding areas.  It was a known fact that Bob did very little advertising since it was mostly by “word of mouth”, coming from satisfied customers that kept his business thriving for many years.

Service work was very important to Bob.  He was presented with the “Golden Hammer” award by the Habitat for Humanity for his contribution of materials and labor.  For approximately 30 years, Bob was an active member of the North Platte Elks Lodge #985.  He worked on many projects and activities in which the Elks’ members were involved.  He was instrumental in the planning and collecting of donations to purchase the Flags of the States (and a few foreign countries), which he then helped install.  These flags, to this day, still line the main entrance into Cody Park.  He was one of the Elks’ members who traveled to England to accept the bronze statue of Buffalo Bill that was sculptured and donated by Brian Mickelberg of England.  This bronze statue is also standing at the entrance of Cody Park.  As a member of the Elks, Bob was elected as the “Leading Elk” in 1999 and held this title for five years.

Bob always had an intense interest and love for the history of the life of Buffalo Bill Cody.  Consequently, he was most knowledgeable about Buffalo Bill.  He could tell many interesting stories or answer any questions on the subject.  Bob authored and had printed hundreds of pamphlets with the Buffalo Bill attractions North Platte had to offer, and then drove to various states to distribute these pamphlets.  This was done in an effort to promote and make known the popularity of Buffalo Bill and Cody Park in North Platte.

With his love for Cody Park, Bob always had in mind what improvements could be and should be done to make the park more usable and enjoyable for the youth and their parents.  His one dream and goal was to see that the Youth Cabin was rebuilt.  He received his first scouting award there, and his grandparents celebrated their 60^th wedding anniversary with a party at the same Youth Cabin.  Bob raised $80,000 worth of volunteer labor and promised materials towards this goal, but the project was never approved.

Bob joined the Roman Catholic Church and received the Sacrament of Baptism.  He was a member of Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Bob had a great enthusiasm for life.  For fun and enjoyment, he would go hunting with longtime friends.  When evening came, he rarely missed any dances in the area, even attending two or three dances in a week.  He was considered one of the best dancers on the floor.  When the time came that Bob retired in December 2015, due to declining health and could no longer dance, he would still go “just to sit and enjoy listening to the great country western dance music”.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; son, Rickey; brothers, Roger, Danny, Gene, Guy, and Jerry; sisters, Audrey, Dorothy, and Carol; and a special friend for many years, Madeline Fought.

He is survived by his daughter, Karen Killham of North Platte; four grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Leona Killham of North Platte; nieces, Mary Ann Broderson Sweeney of Amarillo, TX, Jackie Broderson of San Diego, CA, Barbara Reed of Lewellen, Carole Heindel of Colorado Springs, CO, Betty Tatman of North Platte, Rhonda Gerdes of Gretna, Pam Muse of AZ, Sandy Bessler of Imperial, NE and Judy Adams of Colorado Springs, CO; nephews, Elmer Hosford of Denver, CO and Ronald Killham of Columbia, MO.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1785, North Platte, NE 69103 or donor’s choice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. C.P. Varghese as celebrant.  Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 12, 2017, with the Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

 

Arlene Marie Jochum, of Sutherland, NE, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, NE, at the age of 93.

Arlene was born March 10, 1923, to Joseph F. and Clara Ann (Preusser) Klein in Raeville, NE, where she grew up and attended St. John Berchan Catholic School. Arlene helped her dad on the farm for several years, then when old enough, she went to work as a domestic for a family in Omaha, NE.

On September 9, 1946, Arlene was united in marriage to Lawrence Albert “Bud” Jochum at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Raeville. The couple made their home on a farm 11 miles southwest of Sutherland for six years then moved to a farm 5 miles southeast of Sutherland. In March of 1986 they retired and moved into town. Arlene was a busy wife and mother, being blessed with five boys.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Alter Society and the American Legion Auxiliary, and was chairman of the South Side Floral Club from 1961 to 2011. Arlene loved to volunteer at the Sutherland Senior Center and baby-sit for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Arlene also had a big garden and did lots of canning. She was well known for her jellies, rhubarb pies and bread making. Arlene will be greatly missed.

She leaves behind her sons, William (Judy) Jochum, of Lincoln, NE, Robert “Howdy” (Deborah) Jochum, of Sutherland, Lawrence “Larry” (Christy) Jochum, of Lincoln, and Randal (Kristi) Jochum and Paul (Dixie) Jochum, of Sutherland; sisters, Reola Pelster, of Petersburg, NE, Betty (Don) Mannlein, of Albion, NE, and Alfreda Pelster, of Bartlett, NE; sisters-in-law, Rosamond Klein, of Petersburg and Colleen Jochum, of Sutherland; and special friend, Cassie Hoffman, of Sutherland.

Survivors also include 13 grandchildren, Kevin Jochum, Jeff (Monica) Jochum, Kimberly (Bob) Ferrel, Della Jochum, Christopher (Dara) Jochum, Cadie Jochum (fiancé, Jon Lammers), Brandon Jochum, Adam Jochum, Melissa (Nate) Veal, Traci (Dusty) Kramer, Adrian (Zzyzx) Brown, Candy Sailor and Dawn Arellano (fiancé, Daniel Small); 19 great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Arlene was preceded in death by her husband, Bud; her parents, Joseph and Clara Klein; brothers, Alphonse and John Klein; sisters and brothers-in-law, Rose and Frank Stuhr, Loretta and Joe Schmitz, Dorothy Klein, Ruth and LaVern Nellesen, and Delores and Raymond Bode; and brothers-in-law, Wilfrid Pelster and Lawrence Pelster.

Christian Wake Service will be 7 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2017, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sutherland. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Jim Novakowski celebrating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday with family greeting friends from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, and prior to services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sutherland Senior Center Or Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at odeanchapel.com.

Ila Faye Smith, age 80, of North Platte, died February 4, 2017 at Linden Court.  Faye was born on June 9, 1936 in Watson, MO to Ross and Marie (Fisher) Murry.  Faye attended elementary school in Langdon, MO, and graduated from high school at Rock Port, MO.

Faye married Harold Smith in 1956 and they made their home in Rock Port until moving to North Platte in 1968, when Harold bought a dry cleaners.  Besides being a homemaker, Faye worked in many retail stores in North Platte, including Schwesers for nine years, and Herbergers for 11 years.

When the children were growing up, she was a room mother for each, a den mother for son’s scout troops, and a 4-H leader for her daughter.  Faye was also a Sunday School teacher for several years.  Faye’s hobbies include sewing, reading, and decorating her home.  She loved working in the yard and taking care of her flowers.  She will be greatly missed by her family.

Survivors include her loving husband Harold of North Platte; two children, Jody (Cindy) Smith of North Platte, and Lisa (Don) Moody of Collins, IA; a daughter-in-law, Jo Smith of North Platte; 10 grandchildren, Michael (Jodi) Smith of Omaha, Derek Smith of Lincoln, Ryan (fiancé Haley Roberts) Smith of Colorado Springs, CO, Megan (Marcus) Doughty of North Platte, Cassie Smith of Lincoln, Sarah Moody of Ames, IA, Olivia Moody of Collins, IA, and Chelsey (Dave) Lane of Long Pine, NE; 5 great-grandchildren, Caiden and Ceagen Smith, and Parker, Riley, and Emerson Doughty; a brother, Ed (Janice) Murry of Rock Port, MO; a sister, Sue (Joe) Powell of Maryville, MO; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis (Ronnie) Sutter, and Judy (Gary) Burke all of Rock Port, MO; and numerous other family members and many friends.  Faye was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kelly Smith; a great- grandson, Carter Smith; her in-laws, Tommy Smith and Helen Winkler; and 2 nephews, Jerry Sutter, and David Lininger.

A memorial has been established to the Callahan Cancer Center in North Platte, and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Rev. Ryan Alexander officiating.  Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.  There will be a luncheon following the service at the Calvary Baptist Church, 900 East 2^nd.   Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday  at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.