Consuelo “Judy” Ponce age 64, of Lincoln formerly of North Platte passed away October 10, 2015 at her home.

Judy was born November 26, 1950 in North Platte to Jesus and Epifania Hernandez Ramirez.  She grew up and attended North Platte Public Schools and later in life attended Mid Plains Community College.  In 1968 in Holland, Michigan she married Anthony Ponce.   The couple resided in North Platte where Judy worked at St. Mary’s Hospital and was an in home care taker for the elderly.  She became the social services director for the Salvation Army serving in that capacity for many years, starting the Angel Tree and the Back to School Tree.  Judy was truly a selfless soldier of Christ, taking care of everyone in need.  She was a recipient of the Woman of Achievement Award for her volunteer work at the Salvation Army by the North Platte Chamber of Commerce.  Her family never ate a Thanksgiving meal until all the people she helped were fed and taken care of.  Her compassion and generosity had no measure.

Survivors include her husband, Anthony Ponce of Lincoln; children, Laurie (Terry) Lage of Lincoln, Jennifer (J.J.) Caudillo, and Ann (Michael Bose) Ponce all of North Platte; grandchildren, Tori Caudillo, Toni Caudillo, Isabel Caudillo, Ella Caudillo, Anah Caudillo, Anthony (Ashley) Cox, Jefferson Cox, Emma Cox, and McKinley Ponce; great-grandchildren, Darian, Malachi, and Adriana; siblings, Gen Sharp of Grand Island, Dan (Minerva) Lopez of Houston, TX, Mary (Jerry) Akins of Houston, TX, Esther Shepherd of Grand Island, Robert Ramirez of San Antonio, TX, and  Joe (Eileen McBride) Ramirez of Omaha; best friend, Randy Ponce; in-laws, Robert (Dorothy) Ponce, Mary Helen Vieyra, Mary Donna Sanchez, Susan (Larry) Tridle, Randy Ponce all of North Platte, Elizabeth (Arturo) Perez of Omaha, Deborah Cano of Lincoln, Tim Ponce of Lincoln, Janet (Lars) Parkhurst of Virginia Beach, VA, Michaelene Miller of Omaha, and Al Jamsay of Denver, CO; lifelong friends, Fred and Janie O’Valle; and numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mona Layton; brothers, Louie Lopez and Jesse Ramirez; sister-in-law, Hope Jamsay; brother-in-law, Dennis Shepherd; and a niece, Rita Vieyra.

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

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend James Golka and Major Chris Wood of the Salvation Army co-officiating. Cremation was chosen, inurnment will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. today and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Ira H. Fisher, 67, of Cameron, LA formerly of North Platte passed away August 24, 2015, in Lake Charles, LA after a 22 month battle with lung cancer.

He was born in North Platte to Tommy and Norma Fisher.  He grew up and attended North Platte Public Schools.  On April 19, 1965, he married Berneta “Bert” Schroeder Weber.  The two were married 42 years before her death in 2007.  Ira was a railroad machinist retiring after 28 years of service.  He loved spending the winter months in Toledo Bend, TX, fishing and bought a shrimp boat in 2012.  There was always a little bit of Bubba Gump in him!  He especially enjoyed his dogs, hunting, shrimping on his boat, looking for Pinkie the dolphin on the shrimp boat, alligator watching, walking the Gulf of Mexico to collect shells, and being a fishing guide at Toledo Bend.  On December 28, 2012, he married Deborah Dyson.

A special thank you to Harbor Hospice in Lake Charles for their care and compassion in his final days.

Survivors include his children, Kim Fisher of Goodyear, AZ, Robert (Tammy) Weber, and Lauri (Alan) McNeel all of North Platte; grandchildren, Brian Thomas of Dallas, TX, Brad Thomas of Scottsdale, AZ, Michele (Ryan) Hilderbrand of North Platte, Christopher (Leanne) Weber of Columbus, and Malerie (Derek Towne) Weber of Omaha; great-grandchildren, Ty & Madi Hilderbrand, and Sophia Niemann; siblings, Joe (Cheryl), Tom (Barb), Earl, (Rae) Jerry (Sheryl) Fisher, Lois (Harold) Reeves, and Martha (Don) Hubert; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunt; special nephew, Steve Fisher, and special friends, James (Doris) Davis and Clara Parsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bert; son, Alan Weber, grandson, Michael Weber; brothers, David (Sonny) Fisher, Anard (Dutch) Fisher, and Leo fFisher; and a sister, Evelyn Fletcher.

Memorials may be made to AFSP American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in honor of his son and grandson.  Online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 15, 2015, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Polly Deppen-Williams officiating.  Cremation was chosen those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of local arrangements.

Our beloved Harriett Alice (Leth) Greenwalt, 95 of North Platte died peacefully September 5, 2015 at Linden Court.
Harriett was born in North Platte November 16, 1919, the first of three children to Charles and Anna Bostwick Leth. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1938, later attending business school in Denver. She married Alvin Greenwalt in 1944, traveling with him as he trained to be a glider pilot for the Army during WWII. Following the war, the Greenwalts lived in Fort Collins, Colorado, where Harriett worked in the registrar’s office of Colorado State University.
Harriett and Alvin returned to North Platte in 1957, where she lived the rest of her life. In 1961, she joined Mutual Building & Loan (now Bank of the West) as a teller and retiring after 23 years of service as a secretary, typist, bookkeeper, and financial counselor. Alvin Greenwalt died in 1975.
In 1978, Harriett married Alvin Weil of North Platte. They enjoyed traveling around the country in their mobile home, including many trips to Alaska and Canada. They were later divorced after more than 20 years of marriage.
Following a debilitating stroke in 2007, Harriett moved into Linden Manor, where she was joined by her sister, Kathryn, who passed away in 2012. Under the loving guardianship of Glenn and Barbara Leth, the kind staff of Linden Manor and Linden Court cared for her and gave her a home where her heart could feel peace.
Harriett loved to dance and swim, and she was always happy to share a warm smile and a hearty laugh. She was an avid Rummikub player, often hosting large games in her home. She devoted many years of service to the community through the Altrusa Club of North Platte, forming deep and lasting friendships. Her gentle spirit and her tender heart will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her son, Douglas Greenwalt, in New York state; her granddaughter, Tara Blair and two great-grandchildren, Koa Blair and Leilani Blair, in Anchorage, Alaska; cousin, Glenn (Barbara) Leth, in North Platte; nieces, Mary Leth in Hampshire, England and Linda (Steve) Waas in Spring, Texas; nephews Steven Leth in Greeley, Colorado and James (Judy) Leth in Fort Collins, Colorado.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; and son, Casper Greenwalt who died in 2004.
A memorial service for Harriett will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery beside her first husband, Alvin Greenwalt. May she rest in peace. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Eugene Favinger, 81 of North Platte passed away October 4, 2015 at the North Platte Care Center. He was born September 30, 1934 in Wallace to Victor and Daisy Favinger.
He attended school in North Platte before entering the United States Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict. He married Joyce and to this union two children were born, Debra and Kenny. He went to meat cutting school in Toledo, Ohio. On October 22, 1966 in North Platte he married Bonnie Holm. The couple had two children, Tammy and Sue. They resided in North Platte where he worked for Safeway, then 6th Street as a butcher, retiring in 1996.
Kenneth was a member of the VFW. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and following sporting events. He loved his dog Maggie, with whom he spent much time.
Survivors include children, Kenny Favinger of Idaho, Tammy (Jeff) Dugger, and Sue (Dirk) Higgins all of North Platte; step-children, Dewayne “Red” (Kathy) Christensen of Idaho, Larry (Cindy) Christensen of Wallace, and Jean (Dick) Edelman of North Platte; grandchildren, Heather Shull, Heidi Schull,Kenny (Samantha) Favinger, Kevin Favinger, Joe Favinger, and Jennifer (Ryan) Greeley; step-grandchildren, Cad (Darlene) Christensen, Candein (Frank) Chariez, Sarah (Jeff) Shamblin, Mark (Lisa) Christensen, Brett (Adrienne) Christensen, Shawn Christensen, Bill (Tabitha) Edelman, and Jana Cox; brother, Lewey Sukraw of Maxwell; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; daughter, Debra Shull; brother, Lawrence; half-sister, Shirley Seaton; and step-son, Robert Christensen.
Memorials may be made to the VFW Post 1504 in North Platte and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com
Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, 2015 at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

William Roy “Bill” Cash, 73, of McCook, NE, formerly of Mullen, NE, passed away at the McCook Community Hospital on Friday, October 2, 2015.

Bill was born March 19, 1942, to Roy Edward and Charlotte Blanche Govier Cash at Marshfield, OR. In 1949 Bill and his mom moved to Broken Bow, NE, where he attended school. He joined the U.S. Marines in April 1959 and served two tours in Vietnam, one from 1960-62 the other from 1965-66. During his second tour he was awarded a Purple Heart. Bill later served as the Range Coordinator at Edison Range at Camp Pendleton, CA in 1967 then finished his career as Marine Liaison to Camp Pendleton Hospital. Bill was honorably discharged in 1970 after 11½ years in the military. Following his discharge he moved to Mesa, AZ for three years.

In 1962 Bill married Pam Milligan and they later divorced. He eventually returned to Broken Bow and was united in marriage to Theresa Elizabeth Skillings on January 24, 1976. They lived in Broken Bow for many years and Bill drove a truck, traveling from coast-to-coast and into Canada. In 1988 they moved to Mullen, NE where Bill worked for Outasite Company, Vinton Cattle Company and Hooker County until he retired.

After retiring Bill enjoyed golfing and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the American Legion Post #109 in Mullen and a life member of DAV Chapter Custer #41.

Bill leaves behind his wife of nearly 40 years, Theresa, of McCook; children, Jack (Jan) Cash, Tina (Mark) Cummins, and Judy (Mike) Cacy, all of McCook, and Thomas Cash, of North Platte; eight grandchildren, Amber (Andy) Dodd and Daniel (Stephanie) Cash, all of Ft. Smith, AR, Nathan Cummins, Samantha Cummins, Ethan Cacy and Hope Cacy, all of McCook, and Abbygale Cash and Ariah Cash, both of North Platte; two great-grandchildren, Kyleigh and Rebekah Dodd, of Ft. Smith, AR; sister, Nan Mathison, of Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Charlotte Cash; and a brother, James Cash.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. (CT) Wednesday, October 7, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Jack Govier officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Riverside Cemetery north of Hershey, NE. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT) Tuesday with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 (CT) at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Mullen Golf Course at Mullen, NE or Community Hospital Home Health and Hospice at McCook.

LaVay Edith Henderson, age 78 of North Platte, passed away Wednesday September 30, 2015 at Great Plains Health.
LaVay was born on May 9, 1937 in Fremont, NE to Lawrence and LaVerna (Foust) Hergenroder. She graduated from Fremont High School and then attended college for two years in Omaha. She worked at Occidental Building and Loan as a secretary before marrying Charles D. Henderson on August 10, 1957 in Omaha. After they were married, she worked for Allied Van Lines, then Mutual of Omaha until 1988 when they moved to North Platte for Charles’ job. In North Platte she worked at ESU16 as a secretary and later for Pella Windows. LaVay was a member of 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church and loved to sew, bake and do calligraphy. She was very thoughtful, always sending cards to family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and being surrounded by her family and friends.
LaVay is survived by her husband Charles of North Platte; five children Chuck (Jeanie) Henderson Jr. of Omaha, Terri Jensen of North Platte, Steve Henderson of North Platte, John (Shelley) Henderson of Ashland, NE and Tony (Jennifer) Henderson of North Platte; 9 grandchildren, Becky Henderson, Valarie Henderson, David (Sara) Henderson, Patrick (Chelsea) Jensen, Johnathon Henderson, Jessica (fiancé Kevin) Henderson, Kendal Brooks, Klair Henderson, Anthony Martinez; 2 great grandchildren Layla Gail LaVay Jensen and Caiden Henderson; one brother Leo (Linda) Hergenroder of Gretna, NE; as well as other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Larry Hergenroder.
Memorials are suggested to the 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 3, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Frank Fitch officiating. Inurnment will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday October 2, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.