Penny R. Koch, 73, of North Platte, passed away April 4, 2016 at her home. She was born January 29, 1943 to Herbert B. and Madge M. (Bellew) Johnson at St. Mary’s Hospital in North Platte. She graduated from Geneva High School with the class of “60”. She went on to receive a BA in Elementary Education from Kearney State College. Penny was united in marriage June 28, 1964 to Ralph E. Koch at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte. They began their married life on a farm in the Platte Valley community. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, Rebeccaka Lodge, Lincoln County Historical Society, Westerners, Paws-itive Partners, YFC Prayer Group and Compassionate Friends. She is survived by her two sons, Aaron (Pam) Koch and Eldon Koch; two grandsons, Benjamin and Garrison; a sister, Mary (Richard) Yahn; and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Elaine in 1988; her husband in 2002. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorial services will be 10:30 am Monday, April 11, 2016 at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior with The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey S. F. Nelson officiating. Inurnment will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Parker Stone Rasmussen age 18 of Huntersville, NC, formerly of North Platte, NE passed away along with his mother Johna Morvant and sister Peyton Rasmussen in a helicopter accident on April 4, 2016 in Pigeon Falls, TN.
Parker was born on March 2, 1998 in North Platte, NE to Scott Rasmussen and Johna (Jochum) Morvant. Parker previously attended North Platte High School and was finishing up his senior year in North Carolina. He will be greatly missed by his family and numerous friends he made in Nebraska and Florida.
Parker is survived by his loving father Scott Rasmussen; grandparents Butch (Georgia) Rasmussen, Lynne Rector (Lynn) Fredrick; uncles Randy (Missy) Rasmussen and Mike (Lynn) Rasmussen; aunt Jennifer (Jochum) Cotton; cousins Matt, Josh, Micah, Chase, Sawyer, Gracie Rasmussen, Jace Jochum, Rylie Cotton, and Mollie Jo Johns.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Charla Rasmussen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Peyton and Parker Rasmussen Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo which will be used in the spirit of Peyton and Parker to help others. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 16, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte, NE with Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Inurnment will follow at North Platte Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday April 14th and 15th at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Peyton Nichole Rasmussen, age 22 of Huntersville, NC, formerly of North Platte, NE passed away along with her mother Johna Morvant and brother Parker Rasmussen in a helicopter accident on April 4, 2016 in Pigeon Falls, TN.
Peyton was born on October 5, 1993 in North Platte, NE to Scott Rasmussen and Johna (Jochum) Morvant. She graduated from North Platte High School in 2012 and was currently pursuing a medical assistant degree. Peyton had such a big heart and a caring nature. She had so many close friends in North Platte, NE, Hillsborough Beach, FL, and Huntersville, NC.
Peyton is survived by her loving father Scott Rasmussen; grandparents Butch (Georgia) Rasmussen, Lynne Rector (Lynn) Fredrick; uncles Randy (Missy) Rasmussen and Mike (Lynn) Rasmussen; aunt Jennifer (Jochum) Cotton; cousins Matt, Josh, Micah, Chase, Sawyer, Gracie Rasmussen, Jace Jochum, Rylie Cotton, and Mollie Jo Johns.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Charla Rasmussen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Peyton and Parker Rasmussen Memorial Fund at Wells Fargo which will be used in the spirit of Peyton and Parker to help others. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 16, 2016 at the First United Methodist Church in North Platte, NE with Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Inurnment will follow at North Platte Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday April 14th and 15th at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Marion “Everett” also called M.E. Price, age 92, joined his beloved wife, Loretta, to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 7, 2016.

Everett, as his family called him, was born February 7, 1924 in Oakley, Kansas to Effie Mae (Butz) and Marion Everett Price Sr. He married Loretta Rosa Gunter June 22, 1947. After an opportunity with The Union Pacific Railroad, the young couple settled in North Platte with their young son and soon after a daughter, completing their happy family. Everett loved the railroad and devoted his entire career till his retirement. Everett was also active right from the beginning, carrying on his Boy Scout years by serving with the council. In fact, he achieved the rare honor of being awarded the “Silver Beaver” and the “George Meany Award” which culminated years of distinguished service to youth. Not allowing that to be his only accomplishment, he was in the Army, active and mostly reservist for 27 years and there too, retired. Another rare feat. Everett was a life-long kid, forever playing with trains (the big kind), training as a citizen soldier and being a perpetual Boy Scout.

If that was not enough, Everett’s generosity led him to many other organizations, like the Rotary Club, Odd Fellows, Retired Senior Volunteer Program “RSVP” and a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church, just to name a few.

A truer, more honest man would be hard to find and here in North Platte we are privileged to have known such a remarkable soul.

Everett is survived by his children Wayne (Michele) Price of Palmer, Alaska and Janice (Darrell) Hirsch of Arvada, Colorado; 5 grandchildren Julie (Jason) Blankenship, Angela Tucker, Marty (Jennifer) Price, Jeremy (Erin) Hirsch, Jaime (Michael) Greene; and 10 great grandchildren, Alex, Rindy, Anita, Boston, Andrew, Ian, Elayne, Alyson, Adelyn, and Jude.

He was preceded in death by his lifetime partner and wife Loretta; his parents; and a brother.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday April 11, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Doug Delp officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors.

Visitation will be Sunday from noon to 6:00 p. m. with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements.

Donald Eugene Seery, age 79, of North Platte, NE, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, April 1, 2016.

Don was born September 18, 1936, to William ‘Bill’ Ernest and Maydell Holmes Seery in Sutherland, NE. He grew up and attended school in North Platte. By the age of 18, Don began his auto repair career. He worked for Mid-West Auto Fred Meyer and Hap Schnieder, which later became Western Motors in 1958, then retired in 2003 as Service Manager at Ross Perry Motor. He also had his own shop, Don Seery Repair, from 2003 to 2011.

Don knew cars and was a GM Master Technician. He was ranked as one of the top 20 technicians from 1986-1991.

On March 18, 1958, Don was united in marriage to Marymae Johnson at the First Christian Church in North Platte where they made their home and raised a family.

Don was active in the Nebraska National Guard for nine years and an American Legion Social Member. He was also a member, Deacon and Elder of the First Christian Church. Along with working on cars, Don liked dancing and learning about American History. He was very proud of his kids and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Don was preceded in death by his infant son, Von; parents, Bill and Maydell; and a brother, William.

He is survived by his wife, Marymae, of North Platte; children, Brenda (Kevin) McCormick, of Ventura, CA, Shureen Seery, of Gretna, NE, and Brandon (Sky) Seery, of North Platte; four grandchildren, Johnathan and Paige Seery and Aidan and Brendan McCormick; sisters, Marilyn (Robert) Porter, of Centennial, CO, and Beverly (David) Ross, of Arizona; and many nieces, nephews and other family.

The family would like to thank Hospice for their excellent care, especially his primary nurses, Tammy Spies and Angie Hart.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Jan Ekstedt officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are to the First Christian Church.