Grant LaVern Remus, a World War II veteran and resident of North Platte, died at the age of 89 on Sunday, September 6, 2015, at the North Platte Care Center. He was a well-known Lincoln County farmer-rancher.

Grant was born in his grandparents’ home on the family ranch near Wellfleet, NE on May 6, 1926, the son of Walter Fred and Dortha A. Robinson Remus. Grant attended the nearby Community Center School for eight years then attended high school at the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis, NE, graduating in 1944.

Following graduation, Grant was inducted into the U.S. Army in August and served in Europe during W.W.II. He became a Prisoner of War on March 19, 1945, when he was captured by the Germans. Grant was later repatriated by the Americans and returned stateside to be discharged in June 1946. During his service Grant was awarded two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star and P.O.W. Medal as well as other medals and commendations.

In July of 1946, Grant met the love of his life, Lela Elizabeth Dale, and they were united in marriage on July 18, 1947, at North Platte. They moved to a newly purchased ranch at Wellfleet and later their two children, Sheri and Jerry, were born. In 1956 the Remus family moved to his parents’ ranch at Wellfleet and lived there until they retired and moved to North Platte in 1989.

Grant was active in southern Lincoln County. When his children were younger he was a 4-H leader, and later served as a Community School Board Member. He was also on the Telephone Board at Wellfleet and a member of the Curtis American Legion. In 1989 Grant and Lela moved to North Platte where he was a member of P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion.

To Grant, his family and his work in the fields and with his animals was his life. He was a devoted husband for over 68 years and a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His strength, loyalty and integrity made Grant a man to admire.

He leaves behind his wife, Lela, and children, Sheri (Ron) Bourne and Jerry (Peggy) Remus, all of North Platte; five grandchildren, Michelle Bourne Faulkner, Pamela Bourne, Carrie Bourne, Stacee (Randy) Baker and Garod Remus (fiancée, Danielle Nichols); nine great-grandchildren, Meranda, Kayla, Savanah, Randall, Wyat, Gage, Parker and twins, Harrison and Hudson; a brother, Kurt Remus, of Wellfleet; sister, Muriel (Carl) Yonkers, of Maywood; cherished family friend, Dr. Gary Conell, of North Platte; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Grant was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Dortha; brother, Loran; and numerous aunts and uncles.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Wellfleet Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flower, memorials are to the 21st Century Veterans’ Memorial.

Robert “Bob” Francis Krebs, 87, reluctantly passed away surrounded by his loving wife Delores “Dee” and family on September 2, 2015 at his home in North Platte.
Bob was born on August 12, 1928 to Charles W. and Francis (Schmidt) Krebs in Omaha, NE. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Charles Krebs II; and mother-in-law Mabel Steele.
Bob was raised in Omaha where he graduated from Omaha’s North High School with the class of 1948. He started playing baseball as a youth, progressing to a semi-professional team. He was at the first game played at the Omaha Rosenblatt stadium in 1948. Several of his family members were part of the Storz’s baseball team. His brother Charlie quoted “It was a thrill to play the 1st game with the major league “All Stars” as a member of a Sandlot team.”
In 1950 Bob was recruited by the Marine Corps to play baseball, but wound up in the middle of the Korean conflict. He was honorably discharged from service in 1954 and when he returned from Korea, he resumed the career he began with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1947. The UP relocated his young family to North Platte in 1971 and he retired from Purchasing in 1991 after 44 years. Bob (tall, dark and handsome) met the love of his life Delores “Dee” J. Steele (tall, blonde and beautiful) in The Omaha Walking Club in 1948. They married July 29, 1950 in Omaha, NE and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Bob is survived by his wife Delores “Dee” J. (Steele) Krebs; children, Jack (Glenda) Krebs of North Platte, Carolyn (Terry) Osborne of Sutherland, Diane (John) Lemen of Omaha, NE and Robin Grant of North Platte; sisters-in-law Donna Eklund of North Platte and Mary Krebs of Omaha. Bob loved to play and tease his grand and great-grandchildren. Seven grandchildren, Justin Krebs, Deonna Smith, Koby Krebs (fiancé Maddie Lister), Stephanie Simpson (fiancé Bill Winberg), Samantha (Mike) Wallace, Landon Frederick and Sandy Lemen; and three step-grandchildren, Elery (Andy) Hoban, Wylie (Dana) Osborne and Trampas Osborne; ten great-grandchildren, Echo, Will, Olivia, Sophia, Aubrey, Jackson, Logan, Lillie, Mason and Neely. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob was a loving father figure to special niece and nephew Beth Blakeman Pohl and John Blakeman (Johnny B). Longtime friends from North Platte Jim Lawrence, Jack and Marylee Nichols, Vicki Simpson, Lisa and Mike Campbell; and many more.
Throughout his life Bob was very active in the community. Continuing his love for baseball, he umpired for the American Legion Baseball League (as an Ump he was well respected and always had the final say) and played into his 60s on his family’s softball team (who gave him no respect) at Cody Park’s Bill Wood Field. Bob’s “laid back” personality allowed him to quickly make and be a great friend. He enjoyed participating and volunteering (himself and others) in area clubs and events. He was a member, and frequently became president, of the following groups: UPRR Jr. Old Timers, UPRR Old Timers, Eagles Club # 2839, American Legion Post #163, North Platte Honor Guard, Maloney “Wednesday’s” Golf Club, North Platte Senior Center where he called Bingo for many years, and the Commemorative Air Force as a part of the Pyrotechnic team. Bob enjoyed stamp collecting, hockey, pheasant hunting, air shows, word puzzles and could name every “Western” ever made and who was in it.
Memorials are suggested to American Legion Baseball, P.O. Box 1902, North Platte, NE 69101 and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Memorial services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday September 9, 2015 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 415 N. Chestnut, North Platte NE, with Reverend C.P. Varghese officiating. Inurnment will follow with full Military honors at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, 12004 S Spur 56A, Maxwell, NE. Luncheon will follow at the Eagle’s #2839, 620 N Chestnut St., North Platte. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Louise (Horne) Eshleman, age 92 of North Platte, went home to be with her Lord on September 3, 2015 in her daughter’s home in Lincoln, surrounded by family.
Mary was born on August 27, 1923 in Upton, WY to Frank and Viola (Eaves) Horne. She moved to Nebraska in the mid-1920s where family farmed near the Maywood and Tryon areas, later moving to North Platte. She and Lawrence W. Eshleman were married on May 22, 1946 and to this union two children were born. Son Lawrence “Butch” W. Eshleman was born on April 15, 1947 and daughter Cindy L. Eshleman was born on April 1, 1950. Mary worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in North Platte, first as a nurse aide, then trained as an LPN, passing her Boards in 1953 and continuing to work at St. Mary’s for several years. In 1955 Mary and Lawrence began a longtime career managing the American Legion Club in North Platte. After Lawrence died in 1973, Mary continued to co-manage the club with the late Larry and Joan Eshleman. Mary retired after 40 years of management in 1998 at the age of 72. She enjoyed watching old movies, cooking, especially for her family gatherings, dancing, playing bingo, and traveling as much as possible with her dear friend, the late Elaine Anderson. Mary had a very strong work ethic, having her first job at the age of 10. As a manager of the Legion, she took pride in running a tight ship. She was honest, fair, on-time and believed there was only one way to do a job, and that was the “right way”. Mary was one who spoke her mind “as only Mary could”! She was very patriotic, belonging to the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW and faithfully attended all Memorial Day services at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery since WWII through 2015, decorating up to 14 graves this past year. She lived an active, independent life, remaining in her own home till the age of 91. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, and will be greatly missed by her family. Mary made a profession of faith in the Lord as her personal Savior this past year.
Mary is survived by her daughter Cindy (Brad) Andreesen of Lincoln; daughter-in-law Barb Eshleman of Brady; 4 grandchildren Cameron Andreesen of Lincoln, Greg Eshleman of North Platte, Kelly (Derek) Brown of North Platte and Sarah (James) Regier of Lincoln; 4 great grandchildren Breken Brown, Cory Eshleman, Justin Eshleman and Owen Regier; as well as many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lawrence W. Eshleman; son Lawrence “Butch” Eshleman; brothers Dale and Howard Horne; and sister Lois (Horne) Lindemuth.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday September 8, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor James McCrickard officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Monday September 7, 2015 with family receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Arnold “Andy” Andrews passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 31, 2015 in North Platte, Nebraska at the age of 76.
Andy was born July 19, 1939 to Jasper and Myrtle (Williams) Andrews. He married Anne ‘Tee Tee’ Race on October 30, 1995. Andy served in the Navy from September 5, 1956 until June 28, 1960. He had worked 30 years on the docks in California before retiring and moving to North Platte, Nebraska. He enjoyed playing poker with many friends. Andy had done so well playing poker, he won a trip to Las Vegas to compete in a National Poker Tournament.
Andy is survived by sisters Jean, Chris, and Mickie; brothers Lee, Donald, Roy and Howard; daughters Tammy (Carl) Claflin of Idaho, Sara (Kody) Murphy of North Platte, and Beverly; sons James (Michele) Strickland Jr. of North Platte; along with many grandchildren and great grand children.
Andy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Anne; brother Richard; sister Sherill; and son Mark.
Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and there will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. Thursday September 10, 2015 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with military honors and Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Andy’s life. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Frances Arlene Johnson, 87, of North Platte, NE, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, August 31, 2015, at the North Platte Care Center.

Frances was born July 10, 1928, to John and Edith Maude Bobbio Peterson at North Platte where she grew up. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1946.

Frances was united in marriage to Robert Fay Johnson on her birthday, July 10, 1946, at Junction City, KS and they made their home in North Platte. Bob and Frances raised three children, Doug, Shar and Cindy, and their foster daughter, Becky. They celebrated over 56 years of marriage when Bob passed away in 2003.

Frances and Bob loved to travel. After he passed away she met Kris Krzycki and they too continued traveling. She was full of love for her family and enjoyed her large collection of angels. Frances loved her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids and they loved hearing Gram’s stories. She was the best mother-in-law you could have and she had a great sense of humor. Frances had a strong faith in God and was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

She will be greatly missed by her family which includes her three wonderful daughters, Sharen ‘Shar’ (Gerry) Berglund and Cindy (Spike) Haddock, of North Platte and Becky (Ted) Dreyer, of Portland, OR; daughter-in-law, Ronda Johnson, of Frisco, TX; her special friend and companion, Kris Krzycki, of North Platte; seven grandchildren, Dusty Bockus, Heather (Johnny) Hupfer, Nate Bockus, Alison (Rich) Wiegard, Ben (Kristie) Johnson, Nealie (Jon) Krzycki and Jake Berglund; 12 great-grandchildren, Kayla, Jamaica, Irie, Maxx, Elliott, Chloe, Will, Wyatt, Skyler, Zyah, Cash and John Ryan; and other family.

Along with her husband, Bob, Frances was preceded in death by her son, Douglas Johnson; and parents, John and Maude Peterson.

Cremation was chosen. Graveside Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 2, 2015, in Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Father Jim Golka officiating. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the Healing Gardens at Great Plains Health. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Brian Wade Fugate, 44, of Elkhorn, passed away Aug. 29, 2015, at United Methodist Hospital in Omaha. He was born June 9, 1971, in North Platte to Richard L. and Delores J. (Brue) Fugate.
Brian attended North Platte Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1988. He attended Southeast Community College in Milford and lived in Lincoln and Fort Collins before settling in Omaha. He worked as a design technician for Omaha Fixtures.
Brian loved to snowboard in Winter Park, Colorado, enjoyed mountain biking, Frisbee golf, animals, Cornhuskers football, and spending time at Golden Points Ranch and Lake Maloney, where he grew up.
Survivors include his mother, Delores (Tom Neidhardt) Fugate; father, Richard “Dick” (Marcia) Fugate; sister, Dustie (Jeremy) Cole, all of North Platte; brother, Richard “Rich” Fugate of Rochester, Minnesota; nieces, Ashleigh, Lauren, Alexandra, Taylor, and Aspen; and nephew, Tucker.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Dale and Opal Brue; paternal grandparents, Archie and Ruby Fugate; and cousin, Eugene Golden.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PAWS-itive Partners Humane Society in North Platte (www.pawsitivepartnersnp.com/). Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte.

Kathleen Carsten, 73, of North Platte, went to be with her Lord August 31, 2015 at Great Plains Health. She was born Jan. 21, 1942 to James R. “Bud” and Maxine (Stewart) White at Sutherland. Kathleen graduated from Sutherland High School with the class of “60”. She then graduated from Nebraska Methodist School of Nursing, receiving her Registered Nursing degree. On September 26, 1964, she was united in marriage to Carroll Carsten at Sutherland. They lived in eastern Nebraska before moving to Hershey in 1968. She was employed at Memorial Hospital, American Red Cross for a number of years, then with Home Health and Hospice until her retirement in 2012. She was a member of Grace Community Bible Church, was an award winning quilter and enjoyed painting and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Carroll; son, Stewart (Barbi) Carsten both of Hershey; two sisters, Virginia Labrie of Fair Oaks, CA and twin sister, Jayne Hanich of Missoula, MT; grandchildren, Jessica (Hobie) Vogt of North Platte, Joshua Payne of Lincoln, Calvin Carsten of Torrington, WY and Collin Carsten of Hershey; and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jayne Payne; and a son-in-law, Bob Payne. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A Celebration of Kathleen’s Life will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Grace Community Bible Church with Pastor Mike Wing officiating. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. Kathleen’s casket will not be opened. Those wishing to sign her memorial book may do so from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.