Randy Dean Eicke, age 62 of North Platte passed away September 18, 2016 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
Randy was born July 15, 1954 in North Platte to Clarence J. and Erra L. (Buuck) Eicke. He grew up in North Platte, attending North Platte Public Schools, and graduating from North Platte High School in 1972. While in high school, Randy started working at the Gulf Gas Station in Brady, he married the mother of his children, Ruth Mayfield in August of 1972, and later started working at Ellett’s Automotive, where he stayed for 33 years. In May of 1996 he met the love of his life Sandi at the Lincoln County Racetrack and the two were married on April 15, 1997. In 2005 Randy semi retired when he went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad for 11 years.
Randy was a member of the ATA Trap Shooting Club, Range Masters, and the Lincoln County Gun Club. His hobbies included camping, hunting, fishing, scuba diving, he ruled at derbying and stock car racing, where he finished in modified in 1997. Randy enjoyed demolition derby’s with Russ Small, hunting with Stan and Bill, and fishing with Dan, sons, and his grandkids. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, and time spent with his grandchildren. Randy was a man with a lot of friends, a great sense of humor, and who loved to crack jokes!
Survivors include his wife, Sandi of North Platte; children, Michelle (David) Fletcher, Tami (Rusty) Smith, Brenda Gonzalez, Nicholas Eicke, and Brook Baker all of North Platte; sister, Roxann McCarty of North Platte; grandchildren, Briana, Alexis, Savannah, ShaeLeigh, Kayden, Randi, and Blake; great-grandchildren, Harper and Braxton; mother-in-law, Gloria Bryant; sisters-in-law, Shirley Facker, Patti French, and Betty Roberts; brothers-in-law, Jim Bryant, Howard Bryant, and Derwin Roberts; numerous other family members and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Russel Bryant; and several aunts and uncles.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Cremation was chosen, Memorial Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Jack Atteberry officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Category: Obituaries
James E. Storm
James E. Storm, age 81, of Sutherland, NE, formerly of Colorado and Wyoming, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Jim was born August 14, 1935, to Leo and Ida Gerstner Storm at Ellis, KS, where he grew up. At the age of 16, Jim moved to Johnstown, CO to farm with his brother, Leo, then joined the U.S. Army in 1953. Following his discharge, Jim returned to Colorado and started working as a well driller. By the early ’60’s he started his own drilling business in Golden, CO and continued working until retiring in 2014.
Jim married Catherine Krantz at Denver, CO, and they made their home in Wheatridge, CO. He later married Norma Bromley and they lived in Meeteetse, WY. After she passed away in March of 2016, Jim moved to Sutherland to be closer to his family.
He was an excellent musician who could play the piano, accordion, dulcimer and harmonica. Jim was a member of the American Legion in Cody, WY.
Along with his wife, Norma, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Leo, Sr. and Ida Storm, and stepmothers, Irene Miller Storm and Clara Storm; brothers, Leo, Jr., Bernard and Bobby Storm; and sisters, Joyce and Betty Kay.
He leaves behind his children, James Storm and Deborah and husband, Jerry Santee, of Sutherland, NE, and Catherine and husband, Jeff Davies, of Loveland, CO; three grandchildren, Theresa and husband, Ivory Bunting, Melanie and husband, Moe Vasquez and Jamie and husband, Nick Sosa; 10 great-grandchildren, Siyerra, Ray, Geeya, Phylisia, Catherine “Ty”, Ivory Jr., Tony, Mahala, Maleah and Mosiah; brother, Steve Storm, of Albert, KS; sisters, Mary Ellen Miller, of Wichita, KS, Anita Wompey, of Broomfield, CO, Jeannie Storm, of St. Paul, MN, and Darlene Colby, of Tuscon, AZ; as well as other family.
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service with military honors will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service. Memorials are to the Sutherland Volunteer Fire Department. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Illene Peterson
Betty Illene Peterson, age 79, of North Platte, NE, died Friday, September 16, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Betty was born August 6, 1937, to Ivan and Flora Bockus Price at Kearney, NE. She grew up in North Platte, graduating with the North Platte High School Class of 1955.
Betty married Larry Glenn Milleson in 1955 and they had a son, David. Since Larry was stationed in France with the U.S. Army, Betty and David joined him there and their daughter, Debra, was born. In 1959 the family moved to El Paso, TX and the couple later divorced.
On September 15, 1961, Betty was united in marriage to Charles Lawrence Peterson in El Paso. Since Charles was serving in the U.S. Air Force, they lived in El Paso for a time before relocating to Puerto Rico in 1963, Minot, ND in 1965, then Rialto, CA in 1967. By 2005 they had moved to Las Cruces, NM. When Charles died in 2013, Betty returned to North Platte to be closer to her family.
While in California, Betty owned and operated a roller skating rink and owned race horses. She also worked as a nurse’s aide and a teacher’s aide. She attended the Catholic Church and was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion Auxiliary in California and New Mexico and had served as Past President of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Betty enjoyed traveling, bowling and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, David (Suzanne) Milleson and Debra (Vince) Vasquez, of North Platte, Jo Ann Fay, of Beaumont, CA, Charles Peterson, of Hesperia, CA, and Carla Bower and Robert (Melloney) Peterson, of Phelan, CA; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon (David), of Denver, CO, and Rose (Ed), of Sibley, MO; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; son, Joseph Peterson; grandson, Steven; a sister, Maryann Miller; and her parents, Ivan and Flora Price.
Cremation was chosen. Betty will be buried with her husband at Fort Bliss National Cemetery in Fort Bliss, TX at a later date. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
James Gordon “Jim” Doyle
James Gordon “Jim” Doyle, age 88 of Tryon, NE passed away Friday September 16, 2016 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Jim was born on April 11, 1928 in North Platte, NE to Daniel T. and Ruthie R. (Gordon) Doyle. His family lived on a small farmstead south of Tryon for a short time until moving to Gordon Homestead north of Ringgold. He lived there for the rest of his life. Jim graduated from Tryon High School with the class of 1945. He ranched with his father in the years to follow. During this time he started riding bareback horses and bulls at some of the local rodeos. In true rough stock rider fashion, he often spoke of the horses he’d drawn and many of the other cowboys with whom he’d become friends. His face always lit up when he told rodeo stories. In 1952 he enlisted in the US Navy and entered the Cadet Program as the only applicant accepted who was not college educated. He later left the Cadet Program and entered Radio School. Jim served aboard the USS Tripoli, copying Morse code as a radio man. He saw much of post WWII Europe. For many years after his service, he continued to enjoy copying code. After leaving the service, Jim took over the family ranch and started his own cow herd. Over the years he transitioned from Hereford cows to the Angus breed and built a very well respected herd. In 1963 Jim married Dorothy “Jean” Wiley Fisher. She had three children, Ranold Calvin, Wiley Kent, and Shannon Marie and together they had Hannah Ruth. He was extremely interested in the Civil War. He read and reread anything he could get his hands on that pertained to that time period. Over the years he obtained stacks and stacks of Civil War books, magazines and movies. Jim’s passion was the Sandhills, and his cattle and horses. He enjoyed helping neighbors with their fall work and brandings. He was still dragging calves to the fire at the ripe old age of 85 and could still cover one that bucked then too! Jim helped several young ranchers get a start in the business by “loaning” them cows for a few years.
Jim is survived by his children Randy (Kathy) Fisher, Wiley “Kent” (Kathleen) Fisher, Shannon (Michael Lapsley) Fisher and Hannah (Matthew) Burch; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jean; parents; sisters Pearl LaVonne Carlson and Loa Daly Duggan; brothers-in-law Don Daly, Ed Duggan and Nels Carlson.
Memorials are suggested to the McPherson County Fire Department and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery in Tryon with full military honors. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
James Eugene Rudolph, age 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Jim was born September 29, 1938, to LeRoy Eugene and Elizabeth Christine Roth Rudolph in Missoula, MT. Jim was raised by his mother and stepfather, Joe Roster, in Carson, ND where he also attended school.
In 1956, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and served active duty until 1962 then served with the Nebraska Army National Guard from 1963 to 1976. Following his discharge he returned to North Dakota then moved to North Platte where he sold shoes for Pat’s Bootery and did detail work for McKay Motors. Jim hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad as a Brakeman then was promoted to Conductor. He was known on the railroad as “Jumpin Jimmy” and retired from there in 2007. He later volunteered at the Golden Spike and RSVP, and drove cars for dealers.
On July 21, 1963, Jim was united in marriage to Linda Faye Edwards in North Platte where they lived and raised their family. He loved his family and children and always had a quarter to give to the kids.
Jim was a member of P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion and a life member of U.T.U. He enjoyed restoring his 1963 SS Nova Convertible and geocaching.
He is survived by his three daughters, Lisa (Kevin) Sheffield, Lynnette (Ben) Niles and Tisha (Jason) Reed, all of North Platte; a son, Scott Rudolph, of Ogallala, NE; 15 grandchildren, Jourdan (Kerry) VanderLey, Joshua (Allie) Sheffield, Megan (Jonah) Alvarez, Ashlyn Sheffield, Kaitlin (Alex) Herstedt, Lauren Rudolph, Alex Rudolph, Evan Rudolph, Jensyn (Kyle) Bell, Kaelee Rudolph, Annalyse and Emmalyn Niles, and Amberlyn, Jakob and Justin Reed; 11 great-grandchildren, Beau James VanderLey, Ava and Amina Sheffield, Aiyana McCall, Jillian and Abigail Herstedt, AnnaBeth, Freya and Coraline Alvarez, Thomas Roberts and Athena Alvarez; his dog, Jasper; special friend, Shirley Eggers; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; father, LeRoy Rudolph; mother, Elizabeth Rudolph Roster, and stepfather, Joe Roster; sisters, Colleen Rios and Terry Ringland.
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 16, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Job Vigil 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. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to The Golden Spike.
Rex “Jack” David Jackson Death Notice
Rex “Jack” David Jackson, age 76 of Sutherland, passed away Tuesday September 13, 2016 at Imperial Manor in Imperial, NE. Cremation was chosen and private services will be held at a later date. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia Lee Hornbacher
Virginia Lee Hornbacher, age 87 of North Platte, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 with her family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1928 in the family home at 519 West 5th Street, North Platte, NE to Verne R. and Sarah E. (Kelly) Taylor. Virginia graduated from North Platte High School and later attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. On June 18, 1950, she was united in marriage to Kenneth D. Hornbacher. During his military service in the Marine Corp. the couple lived in various states including, California, Virginia and North Carolina. Following his discharge, they moved back to North Platte where they raised their family. She and her husband owned and operated a printing business, and in 1978 they sold their business and moved to Guam. While there, she ran the Honey Hut and worked at the Gold Exchange and Mariana’s Boutique. Following his death, she returned to North Platte in 1988. Virginia worked as an Estee Lauder Consultant and counter manager at Herberger’s where she spent years helping women feel good about their looks and themselves. She was an avid reader and loved to swim. Virginia was a member of the First United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School, serving on various committees and circles, charter member of the G O of P.E.O., serving as past president, and American Legion Auxiliary and lifetime member of the PTA. She supported her husband as the first president of Nebraskaland Days, co-founder of the original Style Show and along with her husband, received the Dale Studley Award. Virginia touched many lives and will be missed by all who knew her. She also was a Camp Director of the Camp Kahabi Campfire Girls and served on the board. Her family includes her children; Eric (Sandra) Hornbacher of Winter Park, FL, Erin (Michael) Shultz of North Platte, Kelly (Kathleen) Hornbacher of Lakewood, OH, and Sarah Cooper of Colorado Springs, CO, grandchildren; Tyler (Karen) Carraway, Jennifer Carraway, Courtney (Brandon) Pfeifer, Matthew (Ashley) Shultz, Elyse (Scott) Dudgeon, Michael (Crystal) Cummings, Joey (Trisha) Cummings, and Amy (Steve) Jackson, thirteen great-grandchildren; and also survived by her lifelong friends from Campfire. They continued to meet and stay in touch, those still present are Nadine Heath and Gloria Adkins . She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and her brother, Albert Kelly Taylor. A celebration of Virginia’s life will be 11:00 am Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. A private family inurnment at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery will be held prior to services. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church and Great Plains Health Heart Institute. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9am to 5 pm Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.
Delores Mae Stearns
Delores Mae Stearns, 83, of North Platte passed away September 11, 2016 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.
Delores was born February 15, 1933 in Omaha, Nebraska to Mary Kay Little and was adopted by Ray and Ella M. (Parsons) Johnson. She was united in marriage to Norman Stearns in Ogallala, NE on September 10, 1948.
Delores attended the Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene, the VFW, and worked in the kitchen of the Salvation Army on numerous occasions. She enjoyed sewing for many people and missionary services, gardening, embroidering, crafts, and all animals.
Survivors include daughters, Karen (Don) Conn of Gering, Ne, Joyce (Gary) Kohn of North
Platte, Karen Stearns (Dave’s wife) of North Platte, Debbie (Vaughn) Patrick of Gering, NE, and
Donna (Leonard) Moore of North Platte; sister, Barbara (Mark) Deeter of Topeka, KS;
brother, Ron (Mari) Johnson of North Platte; half-sister, Bonnie Little of Palm Springs, Fl;
16 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; special friend of the family, Terri Jones of North Platte; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary K. Little; adopted parents, Ray and Ella
Johnson; husband, Norman; two infant children; son, Dave Stearns; and a brother, Cleo Little.
Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Children’s Home or to Great Plains Hospice. Online
condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Great Plains Health and Centennial Park
Health Care Center for the loving care of their mother.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home
with the Reverend Jack Atteberry officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National
Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving
friend from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of
arrangements.
Elijah Zander Silos
Elijah Zander Silos entered this world on Friday, September 2, 2016, then became one of God’s littlest angels when he was welcomed into Heaven eight days later.
Elijah will forever be in the hearts of his parents and family.
He is loved and will be missed by his parents, Breanna Nicole Loughry and Julio Candy Silos, of North Platte; grandparents, Adam and Deb Silos, of North Platte, Alicia and Brandon Schrotberger, of Bedford, TX, and Scott Loughry, of Ringgold, NE; and great-grandparents, Sharon Martens, Roseanne Van Stell and Jaunita Schrotberger, all of North Platte, Connie and Allen Folsom, of Haltom City, TX, and Jon Schrotberger, of Midland, TX.
He also leaves behind his aunts and uncles, Aaron Fisher, Amber Fisher, Adam J. Silos, Jessie Silos, Jennifer Silos and Verna Silos, all of North Platte, Daniel Silos, Tommy Paz and Sarah Silos, all of Denver, CO, Florencio Silos and Santiaga Silos, of Hastings, NE, BrittanyAnn Loughry, X-Zavier Schrotberger and Tyreeque Schrotberger, of Bedford, TX, and Riley Loughry, of Ringgold, NE; and other family.
Elijah was received into Heaven by all his departed family members.
Funeral Service will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry Lynn Moore
Jerry Lynn Moore, age 65, of North Platte, NE, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.
Jerry was born June 27, 1951, to Herman Wellman and Pearl Violet Kelsey Moore at Kearney, NE, where he grew up and attended school. In 1970 Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army then re-enlisted in 1972 for another two years and was stationed in Germany for a year.
Following his discharge, Jerry returned to Kearney then moved to North Platte in 1979. He spent his remaining years driving a truck, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Jerry drove for Western Engineering for 18 years then for Schaben Sanitation, retiring from there at the age of 62.
In 1969 Jerry married Carol Sheen in Kearney and to this union two daughters, Jeannette and Wanda, were born. Jerry and Carol later divorced. In 2004 he married Brenda Rasmussen and they later divorced but remained very close friends.
Aside from his work, Jerry’s other great love in life was his guitar and singing country songs, especially at gatherings. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, and with friends. Jerry enjoyed fishing, camping and riding motorcycles.
He is survived by his daughters, Jeannette (Shawn) Allen, of Holdrege, NE, and Wanda Lawver, of Palmyra, NE; sister, Bonnie Anderson, of North Platte; his special friend, Brenda Rasmussen, and stepdaughter, Nicole Rasmussen (Gary), of North Platte; four grandchildren, Colby (Cori) Trofholz, Kendra (Dustin) Foster, Elizabeth Lawver and Matthew Gusman; two step-grandsons, Jayden Rasmussen and Joseph Cooper; great-granddaughter, Kayla Trofholz; as well as his many friends, including Steve Manthei, and daughter, Denise; and several nieces, nephews and other family.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Pearl; brothers, Kenny and Hermie Moore; and sisters, Ramona Moore and Gloria Alley.
Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2016, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.