Gerald “Glen” Berry, age 78 of North Platte, passed away November 14, 2015 at Sutherland Care Center.

He was born June 29, 1937 at his parent’s home at Angora, NE to Walter and Edith (Terrell) Berry. Glen grew up in the Angora area and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1955. He enlisted into the United States Air Force in 1956. After basic training, he arrived in KunSan, Korea on his 19^th birthday to serve one year. After returning to the United States he was stationed at Sherevport, La. He returned to the Angora area and worked on the Vern Dove Ranch, R.E.A. at Bayard, and then re-enlisted in the military service until his discharge in 1964. Glen was united in marriage to Judith Ball on October 28, 1964 at Bridgeport. Glen worked at various jobs and enjoyed the last 20 years for the BNSF as a hostler until his retirement. He loved God and family above all, and his favorite hobby was fishing. He collected old style train engines and turtles. Glen’s greatest talent was his capacity of love.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brother, Walt, infant sister, Linda, brothers-in-law, Dan Watson and James Ball, and mother and father-in-law, Beulah and Walter Ball.

Those surviving include, his wife Judy, children, Tony (Donna) Berry and Ray (Debbie) Berry, sisters, Rosa Watson and Georgia (Don) Shively, grandchildren, Drake and Shallyn Berry, brother-in-law, Monte Ball, sister-in-law, Karen (Dick) Greenly, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including caregivers from the Sutherland Care Center.

Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Alzheimer’s Support Group, Sutherland Care Center, or to the donor’s choice.

It was Glen’s choice to have cremation. Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, November 21, 2015 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Elwin DeWayne Miller, age 71, of North Platte, passed away Friday, November 13^th at Great Plains Health.

He was born August 5, 1944 in North Platte to Wayne and Grace (Lutes) Miller.  He graduated from McPherson County High School.  On June 20, 1965 he married Margaret Howe.   Elwin did many things in his life.  He and Margaret operated Miller Ranch Supply from 1965 to 1979; he worked at the Gerald Gentleman Station from 1979 to 1991; drove truck from 1991 to 1997; owned and operated Yellowstone Motel from 1997 to 2001; managed Stanford Motel from 2001 to 2003; and raised goats since 2003.

Survivors include his wife Margaret of North Platte; three sons, Alvin (LaVenda Knaub) Miller of North Platte,  Rodger (Nicole) Miller of Hastings, and Robert Miller of North Platte.  Three sisters, Velda (John) Schraer of Atchison, KS, Penny (Dan) Nicholson of Oologoh, OK, Berva (Dan) Arnsdorf of Tryon; a brother, Doye (Vickie) Miller of Tryon; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial has been established in his name and online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen.  There will be a Celebration of Elwin’s Life for all his family and friends from 11:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at his home, 11259 North Highway 83, North Platte.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dean W. Jamieson, 92, of North Platte, and a proud veteran, passed away Nov. 11, 2015, on Veteran’s Day, at his home. He was born February 23, 1923, son of Drew and Elsie (Dopps) Jamieson in Omaha. He graduated from Beatrice High School and served in the United States Navy (Armed Guard) from 1942 to 1946. Dean was united in marriage Sept. 19, 1947 to Donna M. Fuller at Beatrice. He was employed at the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman, retiring in 1988. Dean is survived by his son, Ricki (Mary Lou) Jamieson of Olathe, KS; his daughter, Pam (Trent) Lindstedt of North Platte; grandchildren, Staci Ponte, Angela (Adam) Zorn, Kristy (Mark) Anthony and Vangi (Jonathan) Stewart; and eight great grandchildren, Donavon, Andrew, Connor, Melana, Savio, Nautica, Bryar and Tyler. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Donna; a grandson, Jason Jamieson; a granddaughter, Jodi Lindstedt, and great-granddaughters, Emily and Megan. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to “Honor Flight” Program. Cremation was chosen. Memorial graveside services will be 11:00 am Monday, November 16, 2015 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 1 to 4 pm Sunday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas “Dewey” Powell, age 93 of North Platte passed away at North Platte Care Center on Wednesday November 11, 2015.
Dewey was born on September 17, 1922 in North Platte to Albert and Ethel (Jolly) Powell. As a young man he joined the Army serving from 1942 to 1945 in the 1st Calvary Division. He was a Machine Gunner in the Philippines and received the Purple Heart. On November 21, 1952 he was united in marriage to Rae Lucille Maher. Over the years he worked at Fremont Dairy for 8 years; Montgomery Wards for 33 years retiring in 1980. After his retirement he did custom haying in partnership with his son Merle. Dewey’s hobbies were fishing, hunting and playing horse shoes.
Dewey is survived by his children Merle (Sheila) Powell of North Platte, Ellen (Gary) Dimmitt of North Platte, Maxine Baumgartner of Grand Island; Steve (Renae) Powell of Wisconsin and Linda Richardson of North Platte; 29 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; as well as extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rae Lucille; son Roger Powell; grandchildren Sheryl Powell and Myron Powell; and siblings Levi Powell, Orpha Greeley, Janie Steel, Grace Johnson, Ray Powell, Mae Kelso, Martha Houser, Elcia Keup and an infant sister.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday November 17, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday November 16, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Lucille W. Cosler, 98, of North Platte, passed away November 10, 2015 at Great Plains Health. She was born March 13, 1917 to Frank M. and Minnie E. (Rich) Anderson at Gothenburg. She graduated from Gothenburg High School. She was united in marriage to Edwin Cosler in Grand Island. They lived in Hershey for many years before moving to North Platte. Lucille managed numerous restaurants in the area and was a hostess at Circle C South. Lucille was involved with the North Platte Canteen from the start. She loved being around people and was an avid reader. Lucille is survived by her children, Larry (Ruth) Cosler , Ed Cosler, Jr. , James (Phyllis) Cosler, Debbie (Joe) DeVencenty and Vicki Bonjour; grandchildren, Lori (Mike) Aylward, Brian Cosler, Rex (Deb) Cosler, John (Amanda) Cosler and Joshua (Misty) Cosler; nine great grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband in 1990; an infant brother; two brothers, Miles and Clayton Anderson; and an infant grandson. A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Memorial graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with the Reverend Douglas A. Delp officiating. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Leland Lee Larreau, age 88, of Hershey, NE, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015, at the Sutherland Care Center in Sutherland, NE.

Leland was born April 3, 1927, to Otis Julius and Martha Marie Williams Larreau in Stanford, NE. The family lived in Stanford, on a farm in rural Stanford then moved to a ranch northwest of Thedford, NE. In 1942 they settled on a farm southeast of Arnold, NE along the South Loup River and the Larreau family grew.

Leland attended school in Thedford and graduated from the 8th grade then attended Arnold High School. For many years Leland and his father farmed, operated gravel pits, and raised cattle. Leland was a gifted horseman and took great pride in establishing a unique landscape by fencing the land and maintaining the trees.

In the late 1940’s, Leland met Betty Purcell of the Garfield Table area south of Arnold. Due to the January Blizzard of ’49, the couple postponed their nuptials until February 13, 1949, when they were united in marriage during a double ring ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Arnold. They shared a beautiful wedding day with Betty’s twin sister, Bonnie Jean, and her new husband, Wayne Maline, of Gothenburg, NE.

Leland and Betty made their home on the farm southeast of Arnold and were later blessed with five children, Sue Ellen, Brent, Jim, Jackie and Joseph.

In May of 1970, Leland left the farm and hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad as a machinist in the Diesel Shop. The Larreau family moved to North Platte for five years before moving to an acreage south of Hershey in 1975. It was here that Leland began building a house with the help of his famiy.

At the age of 66, Leland retired from the railroad. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening, building and listening to Lawrence Welk music. He could fix just about anything and had a talent for making unique items out of what others called junk.

Leland was a member of the Arnold Baptist Church and later became a faithful member of the Walker Road Church of Christ in North Platte. Leland was also a member of Machinist Union #180, Lincoln County Democrats, and enjoyed being a member of the Hershey Antique Tractor Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Betty, of Sutherland; their children, Sue Ellen Foster and Joseph Larreau, both of North Platte, Brent (Stella) Larreau and Jackie (Eric) Brown, all of Hershey, and Jim Larreau, of Golden, CO; two sisters, Connie (Glen) Weinman, of Arnold and Betty Searcy, of Athens, TX; brothers-in-law, Dwayne Purcell, of Phoenix, AZ, and Mike Kirwan, of Imperial, NE; and sisters-in-law, Bonnie Maline, of Gothenburg and Dorothy Larreau and Carmen Purcell, both of Arnold.

Survivors also include 10 grandchildren, Cora (Luke) Fisher, Tyson (Tara) Foster, Erica Brown, Logan Brown, Skyler Brown, Leah Larreau, Lindsey Larreau, Marci (Jason) Frame, Kandace Torres and Lane (Sarah) Larreau; 10 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Tanner, Isaac, Simon, Shawn, Kaley, Ben, Samuel, Joey and Kale; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Leland was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Marie; son-in-law, Ivan Foster; two brothers, Larry ‘John’ and Wes Larreau; and four sisters, Sonja Larreau, Pauline Anderson, Fay Jean Kirwin and Joy Ann Hill.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Ned Cooper officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. in the Arnold Cemetery. Visitation is Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the Hershey Senior Center.

Donna Jo Plourd of North Platte, age 64, died on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015 at Great Plains Health.

Donna was born on January 11th, 1951 in McCook, Nebraska, to Clyta Hrnchir (Davis) and Henry Hrnchir. She was born the 6th of 11 children.

Donna graduated from Atwood High School in 1969. She married Michael Lee Plourd on February 12th, 1972 at St. Jude Catholic Church in Lakewood, Colorado. They lived in Lakewood for five years and then moved to North Platte, where they made their permanent home. Donna pursued various interests such as, health and nutrition, and working with the elderly. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and watching soap operas.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Michael Lee Plourd; parents, Henry and Clyta Hrnchir; infant twin brother, Henry Junior; infant sister, Janice; brother-in-law, Chris Kefalas; and granddaughter, Sophia Walter.

Survivors include her three daughters, Tammy Tellier of Palm Coast, FL., Chrissy (Chad) Barnhardt of Lincoln, and Larissa (John) Walter of North Platte; six sisters, Sister Mary Jo Hrnchir of Omaha, NE; Kathy Kefalas of Austin, TX; Jane (Dale) Mitchem of McCook, NE; Patty Scarborough of Larad, KS; Zanetta (Jerry) of Topeka, KS; Zandra (Ron) of Omaha, NE; two brothers, Robert (Cheryl) Hrnchir of Trenton, NE, Gene (Meredith) Hrnchir of Atwood, KS; two granddaughters, Danielle and Adysyn; two grandsons, Alexander and Camden.

A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen. Memorial graveside services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sharon Lee Dixon, 74, of Wallace, passed away Nov. 9, 2015, at Linden Court in North Platte, surrounded by her immediate family.
Sharon was born on April 7, 1941, to Leroy and Verna Dupuy Jr., in Humboldt, Kansas, where she grew up and graduated high school.
On June 13, 1959, Sharon married Terrel L. Dixon in Humboldt, Kansas. They lived in Topeka, Kansas for five years before moving to several different towns and States as part of Terrel’s job. In 1974, they settled in Paxton where Terrel worked for the telephone company. In 1987, they moved to Wallace where they retired in 2005.
Sharon was a caring and loving wife and mother. She devoted her life to her family. She loved animals, especially her cats, along with the birds and rabbits that visited their feeders during the winter. She enjoyed drinking coffee with her close friends. Sharon loved to travel, especially to Hawaii, where she and Terrel spent numerous vacations.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves behind her husband, Terrel, who lives in Wallace; one son, Keith, a daughter-in-law, Peggy, and two grandchildren, Justis and Allison, who live in Maryland.
Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com.
Cremation was chosen and services will be a private family affair. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.