Marlin Douglas Miller, 77, of North Platte, passed away March 1, 2015 at his home. He was born June 18, 1937 to Bernard John and Frances Marguerite (Kemper) Miller at Wellfleet. Marlin was raised in North Platte attended North Platte High School graduating with the class of “55”. He served in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958, during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Germany. On January 30, 1965, he was united in marriage to Mona Colleen Mullen in Cheyenne, WY. He was employed by the Nebraska State Game and Parks in the Fishery Department, retiring in 2002, then worked at Walmart and University of Nebraska Creel Survey. He enjoyed his family, fishing, gardening and the outdoors. Marlin is survived by his wife, Mona; his children, Marvin (Julie) Miller of Gering, Marla (Danny) Wallace of Maywood, Melissa Miller of North Platte, Michelle (Jason) Crouse of Beebe, AR and Melinda Miller of Albin, WY; sister, Gladys Forbes of Wilson, NC; 16 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bernard, Alvie and Marvin Miller; four sisters, Hazel Ling, Arlene Ingram, Phyllis Hilty and Marguerite Smith. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in his memory. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Dale Heimer officiating. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors graveside by the North Platte Veteran’s Organizations. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Bonnie Ellen Lunkwitz, 71, of Maxwell, departed this life February 28, 2015 at Great Plains Health. She was born the eldest of three children to Kenneth and Alice Bernhardt Gentry on August 18, 1943 in Humboldt, NE, while her dad was away during WWII. The family lived in the southeastern part of Nebraska during her childhood years and later moving to Gering, NE, where she graduated high school. She married Donald Lunkwitz on April 5, 1964 at Gering, NE. They met with the help of Don’s twin brother, Dan, who set him up on a date. Don was working on the railroad at that time and many trips from North Platte to Gering were made. Don and Bonnie finally settled down on the family farm, southwest of Maxwell. Bonnie was an active member with Bignell School Board for numerous years, and became the hub of the farm/dairy operation. She was bookkeeper for the business, cooked, and raised two children along with an extensive extended family. Anyone who walked through the door was welcome to sit and have a cup of coffee and a piece of her wonderful apple pie if you were lucky enough to get one before it was gone. She enjoyed her pets, family, grandchildren, the farm, gardening, collecting antiques, home improvements, ceramics, bowling, getting together with friends and many other interests through the years. After being married there were two children that were born, but that is not entirely true as she was “Mom” to many others. Many of the meals consisted of extended family, friends, hunters, and individuals working on the farm. Creating a small meal was not in her vocabulary and never was able to cook for two. Bonnie was preceded in departure of this life by her parents; and her youngest sister, Patricia. Her mother and sister were both killed in separate incidents due to automobile accidents. Larry Gentry, her brother, has been a big help to her over the years and lives nearby. She has left a devoted husband, Don, of almost 51 years; two sons, Donald Allen (Chris) Lunkwitz of Maxwell and Michael Otto Lunkwitz of Omaha; three grandchildren, D.J., Mollee and Dalton Lunkwitz; brother, Larry (Kathy) Gentry; special friend, that was there through the good times and the bad without hesitation, Judy Steele Mullen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. A memorial has been established in her memory. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Louise (Edwards) Gilbert, age 60 of North Platte, peacefully passed away at her home on February 25, 2015.

Eva was born on March 7, 1954 in Joliet, IL to Richard and Romona (Rowe) Edwards.  She spent her early years in Baton Rouge, LA before her family moved to Cheshire, CT where she graduated from high school in 1972.  She married Michael Gilbert on July 5, 1980 in Salt Lake City, UT and the couple lived there until moving to North Platte in 1998.  In North Platte Eva worked at Walmart before retiring in 2009.

She was an avid gardener as was evident in her beautiful yard and even participated in the State Master Gardener program.  She was an open, honest and genuine person with a fervent thirst for knowledge.  She was dedicated to natural healing and raising awareness about the consequences of Genetically Modified Organisms.  She loved music of all kinds, playing the piano and singing her favorite hymns.  She enjoyed traveling and cooking.  She was a devout Christian who was eager to share her faith with others.  Although she was a private person, she was devoted to making the lives of the people around her easier and more fulfilling.  She was selfless, hardworking and loved being a wife, mother and grandmother.  Eva was considered the cornerstone of the family she loved so dearly.

Eva is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 34 years Michael Gilbert of North Platte; children Michelle (Michael) Foulger of Salt Lake City, UT, Matthew (Wendy) Gilbert of North Platte, Edward Gilbert of North Platte, Elizabeth (John) Brown of Kearney, Melissa (Lathen McGowen) Gilbert of Omaha; her mother Romona (Alan) Craig of Lake Worth, FL; siblings Susan Gleason of Toms River, NJ, Charles (Lisa) Edwards of Horseheads, NY, Ellen (Steven) Tryniszewski of Naugatuck, CT; 11 grandchildren; her beloved dog Maggie; as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and her father Richard Edwards.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 3, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Jon Stone officiating.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Brent Floyd Farley, 47, of North Platte, passed away February 25, 2015 at Saint Elizabeth’s Regional Medical Center in Lincoln.

He was born September 30, 1967 to Allen and Shirley (Keller) Farley at North Platte.  Brent graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “86”.  He married Tina Pacheco in July of 1990 and to this union a son, Nathaniel was born.  He was employed by Nebraska Machinery for over 20 years.  On August 19, 2006, he was united in marriage to Charity Davis and to this union a son, Fisher was born.  Brent then worked for TLC Equipment and later as an assistant manager for Construction Rental.  Brent was a loving husband, father and grandpa. He loved hunting, fishing, motorcycles, camping, playing pool and his passion was cooking and grilling.  Brent was a member of the Eagles Club for 26 years.

He is survived by his wife, Charity; two sons, Nathaniel and Fisher; his mother, Shirley; a grandson, Easton; two sisters, Angela (Johnie) Eandi and JoAnn (Gerald) Shotkoski; father and mother-in-law, Mark and Deb Harris; a nephew, Jay; a niece, Rosalie; a brother-in-law, Cameron; special friends, Travis and Jennifer Martin; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Allen Farley; and a brother, Brad Farley.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Memorials are suggested to the Children’s Education Fund.

Memorials services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Reverend James Novakowski officiating.  Memorial book signing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Twyla Mae Shadonix, age 90 formerly of Arnold, passed away at the Callaway Good Life Center on Thursday February 26, 2015.
Twyla was born on May 28, 1924 in Stapleton, NE to John M. and Edna A. (Willoughby) Layher. She grew up in the area and attended country schools in Logan County, graduating from Stapleton High School in 1941. She took normal training while in high school and after graduation she taught in McPherson County. She later worked with her dad at Gunderson Plumbing in North Platte. On April 4, 1945 she married Charles “Owen” Shadonix at St. John’s Rectory in Stapleton. The couple lived on the farm on Garfield Table Road until 1961 when they bought the Remington Arms Motel in Ainsworth. After selling the motel in 1975 the family moved to North Platte, then on to Arnold around 1978 and built a home there. In 2011 she moved to the nursing home in Callaway. Twyla enjoyed knitting, crafts, shopping and was a good cook. She also belonged to St. John’s Catholic Church and the Busy Country Homemakers Extension Club.
Twyla is survived by 4 nieces Sharon (Chub) Dailey of Stapleton, Glenda (George) Winters of Garden City, KS, Vickie (Kevin) Curtis of North Platte and Debbie (Larry) Myers of Stapleton; a nephew Duane (Jeroldine) Schlientz of Almogordo, NM; as well as numerous great, great-great, and great-great-great nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Owen in 1991; and a great-great nephew Zachary Winters; 2 sisters Ethel (Clarence) Pinkerton and LeVerna (Leslie) Schlientz; and an infant brother Orville Layher.
Memorials are suggested to the Callaway Good Life Center and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 4, 2015 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend James Novakowski officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Theodore Ralph “Ted” Correll passed away at Linden Court in North Platte, NE, February 26, 2015.
Ted was born on August 10, 1930, to Frank and Eva (Whittaker) Correll at their home south of Wallace, NE. He attended grade school in rural Lincoln County, near Wallace, and graduated high school from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis in 1947. The family moved to their ranch home in McPherson County, south of Tryon, in 1946.
Ted married Lois Lavon Daly on March 16, 1951. He worked at various ranches, including Storer Land and Cattle Company from 1951-1953. In 1953 they rented a farm/ranch east of Ringgold, until 1967, when they purchased his folks’ ranch, south of Tryon. In 1992 they sold the ranch and retired to North Platte, NE, where they have since resided.
Ted served on rural school boards, the Agricultural Stabilization Committee for thirteen years and served on the Miller Cemetery Board for nineteen years. Ted enjoyed golfing and was always ready for a card game.
He and Lois were parents of three sons – Gerald Eugene, Douglas James, and Bruce Edward. He was preceded in death by his parents; his in-laws, Walter (Jack) and Clara Daly; a brother, Lenard (Rusty) Correll; brothers-in-law, Gerald Pyzer, Emory Daly, Ron Paxton, and Art Daly; and great-grandson, Jesse Tyler Correll.
Ted is survived by his wife, Lois; sons, Gary (Deb) Correll of North Platte, Doug (Marlene) Correll of Scottsbluff, and Bruce Correll of Broken Bow; grandchildren, Allen (Jen) Correll, Ryan Correll, Kyle (Emily) Correll, Erin (Chris) Fortier, Sara (Nate) Luehrs, Geoff Correll, Bridget Correll; eight great-grandchildren; brothers, Clarence (Evelyn) Correll and Jim (Della) Correll; sister, Evelyn Daly; sisters-in-law, Rita Correll, Ilene Daly, and Linda Paxton.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Callahan Cancer Center, Great Plains Health Hospice, or donor’s choice. Online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Funeral services will be Monday, March 2, 2015, at 10:30 am at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Rev. Duane Dunwoody officiating. Burial will be at Miller Cemetery near Tryon. Visitation will be Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends Sunday from 4-6. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Constance “Connie” Rivera Haney, 90, of North Platte passed away February 24, 2015 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was born Dec. 30, 1924 to Bruno and Mary (Hurtado) Martinez at Chanute, KS. She was united in marriage to Felix Rivera on September 13, 1941. Connie was loving and dedicated to all her family. She was employed at various places including JC Penny’s and Great Plains Regional Medical Center. On October 6, 1990, she was united in marriage to Richard L. Haney at North Platte. Connie is survived by five sons, Steve Rivera of Denver, CO, Tom (Nancy) Rivera, David Rivera, Larry (Ginger) Rivera and Gilbert (Mary) Rivera all of North Platte; 9 grandchildren, Jeremy, Ben, John, Tiffany, Michelle, Joe, Andrea, Adam and Phillip; 11 great grandchildren; two sisters, Alice (John) Cabrerra of CA and Rachel (Frank) Rivera of North Platte; and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard L. Haney; a son, Phillip G. Rivera; grandson, Nathan Rivera; siblings, Evangelina “Vangie” Reyes, Joe Martinez, Evelyn Lamer and Jess Martinez. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7 pm Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.