Joyce Robertson Pickett, 88, of North Platte, formerly of Red Cloud, passed away Dec. 28, 2014 at Great Plains Health.  Joyce was born October 27, 1926, at Red Cloud, the only child of Fred and Clara Belle (Scott) Robertson.  She was a bright, happy and outgoing child, entertaining community groups with her dancing, singing and piano playing.  From the age of five through her teen years, she participated in many musical stage productions in the area.  A pleasing memory was being a member of a high school clarinet quartet that received a “superior” rating in national competition at Wichita, KS.  After graduating from Red Cloud High School in 1944, she was employed as a secretary by the U.S. Triple A Farm Conservation Service in Red Cloud for the next three years.

On July 31, 1945, she was married to Wayne Dee Saladen at Smith Center, KS.  To this union were born two beautiful children, Nancy Dee and Kirk Edward.  Her family further expanded in 1959 when niece, Jeffie Saladen, came to make her home with them.  Joyce was an active member of the Red Cloud community and First United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and was a member of the United Methodist Women.  She was also active in Eastern Star and the Red Cloud Extension Club, where she and her friends pursued interesting craft projects.  When her last child was gone from home, Joyce was employed by Red Cloud United Methodist Church as secretary/bookkeeper, a position she held for five years till she moved to Grand Island.

Joyce was married to Darrell Pickett on May 1, 1976 at Messiah Lutheran Church in North Platte.  She was employed by Hansen, Fuenning, Raetz, Erb, Roggow and Keck as a typist/bookkeeper and remained with that firm for nine years till Darrell’s three sons came to live with them.  At that time, Joyce became a sales representative and group sales leader for Avon Cosmetics in order to have more time at home with the boys.  She continued with Avon for eighteen years, earning sales awards and honors as a member of The President’s Club each year till she retired in 1999.

Joyce’s first love was her family and her home, though she devoted much time and energy to her church and to helping others.  She loved to cook and had an extensive cookbook collection.  She also loved to crochet.  For many years each new grandchild and great grandchild was welcomed with their own special afghan, as were many other family members.  She loved to read and to travel.  The family visited all of the states and parts of Mexico and Canada.  She also searched deeply into her family history and genealogy.  She was a member of the North Platte First United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

Preceding her in death are her parents; son, Kirk Edward; grandson, Scott and two granddaughters, Lori Remmenga and Mykayah Hodgen.

She is survived by her loving husband, Darrell; daughter, Nancy Dee (David) Remmenga of Clay Center; niece, Jeffie Lee (Jim) Phillips of Maple Grove, MN; two daughters by marriage, Belinda Sue (David) Peirce of Columbus, Lisa Anne (Mark) Hodgen of North Platte; three sons by marriage, Kevin Brett (Linda) Pickett of Colorado Springs; Trent Darrell (Tracey) Pickett of Wichita, and Trevor Gene (Kris) Pickett of Nixa, MO; 24 grandchildren; 26 great grand-children; and a nephew, Don Saladen.  Many other beloved family members and friends mourn her passing.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in North Platte with Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating.  Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.

Eric James Nichols, 24 years, went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 29, 2014, at North Platte, NE.

Eric was born August 31, 1990, to Douglas D. Gunsch and Rhonda L. Nichols at Bismarck, ND. Eric and his mom moved to Nebraska in 1991, living in Kearney until February 2014 when they moved to North Platte.

Eric started preschool at the age of 3 and attended Kearney Public Schools through his senior year. Eric touched everyone’s life in different ways and was special to many.

He will be missed by his mother, Rhonda Nichols; grandparents, Clyde Nichols and Loretta Masters; and uncles, Kyle (Kay) Nichols and Dewaine Nichols, all of North Platte; aunt, Janet (Alex) Crook, of Phoenix, AZ; and other family and his friends.

Eric was preceded in death by his grandparents, Barbara Ann Nichols and Robert Masters.

Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2015, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Burial will follow in the Miller Cemetery near Tryon, NE. Visitation will be Friday from 9 a.m. until service time at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Jack Oliver Clouse, 82, of North Platte, died December 1, 2014 at Great Plains Health. Jack was born March 16, 1932 to Raymond “Jim” and Marion (Lewis) Clouse in Scottsbluff, NE.
He married Audrey Anthony in 1956. To this union 3 sons and 2 daughters were added. Jack had one son from a previous marriage. Jack was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on April 2, 1943. He served two years at the World Headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses in New York.
He was a “Jack” of all trades and could do just about anything. He was generous with his time and would help anyone in need. He held various jobs in North Platte. He retired in 1994 after 30 years of service with Central Nebraska Public Power. Jack and Audrey moved to North Platte in 1996 and Jack began work with North Platte Public Transit.
Jack suffered a stroke in 2006. The stroke took Jack’s ability to communicate well with others away, but it did not take his smiles, love for people, and laughter away. He loved to go outside in his wheelchair and would wave and visit with others in his neighborhood. He enjoyed having company. His face would light up when someone came to visit him.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey of 58 years; three sons, Stanley of Kearney, Randy (Kim) of Texas, and Jason of North Platte; two daughters, RaeAnn (Robert) Lorence of Lincoln, NE and Dana Glaze of Omaha, NE. Jack also enjoyed his 14 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Thomas; a grandson, Jeremiah; a daughter-in-law, Leanne; as well as two infant brothers.
A memorial has been established and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Joel Sinclair officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Floyd Joseph “Joe” Hinrich, 50, of North Platte, passed away December 26, 2014 at his home.

He was born October 7, 1964, to Floyd and Jeanne (Horacek) Hinrich at Fullerton, NE.  He graduated from Fullerton High School with the class of “82”.  Joe worked at the packing plant in Grand Island and played the drums in a band for many years.  He was united in marriage to Shawna Comp and to this union a son, Stephan was born.   Joe later moved to Colorado and was united in marriage to Jacque Fields and to this union a daughter, Katie was born.  In 2011, he moved to North Platte, where he was the maintenance supervisor at South Platte Terrace and was self-employed in carpet and flooring.  Joe loved his family, hunting, fishing, camping, Husker’s, Bronco’s, and the outdoors.

He is survived by his son, Stephan Joseph (Nikki) Hinrich of Centerville, SD; his daughter, Katie Hinrich of North Platte; a granddaughter, Zoey Hinrich; extended family, Kevin and Jenny Koziol and family of Fullerton; special friend, Carla Barnum and her family; and many friends.  A memorial has been established in his memory.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Cremation was chosen.  Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte.  There will be remembrance service from 1 to 3pm Friday, January 2, 2015 at the Palmer Funeral Home in Fullerton.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte is in charge of arrangements.

Clifford “Cliff” Shields Wagner, age 44 of North Platte, passed away December 25,  2014, at his home.

He was born August 14, 1970 in Julesburg, CO to Robert and Geraldine (Shields) Wagner.  He lived in Big Springs, NE until moving to North Platte at age 11.  He continued his education in North Platte.  On April 15, 1994 he married Melissa ‘Missy’ Ann Whitson in North Platte and to this union two children were born, Season and Reed.  He was a long time supervisor at the B Street Runza.  He last worked at Jimmy Johns.  Cliff was a member of the Church of Christ on Willow Street.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.  He was a devoted son, father, brother and uncle.

Cliff is survived by his wife Missy Wagner; children Season Wagner and Reed Wagner both of North Platte; his mother Geraldine Fowler of Ohio; sister Roberta (Steve) Fletcher of North Platte; brother Aaron (Connie) Wagner of Ohio; niece Chrissy (Stephen) Grubbs of Georgia; nephews Brent (Gabby) Wagner, Scott Sloggett, and Zach Wagner all of North Platte; great nieces and nephews Isabella, Olivia and Noah Wagner of North Platte; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Wagner; and grandmothers Ruth Tucker and Mildred Shields.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday December 29, 2014 at the Church of Christ on Willow Street with Harold Rhea officiating.  Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday December 28, 2014.  Cremation will follow visitation.  Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Donna J. Williams, 89, of North Platte, passed away December 21, 2014 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.

She was born January 6, 1925 to Charles Hugh and Clara Fern (Kitt) McBride at Wauneta, NE.  Donna attended school at Wauneta and graduated from Brush High School in Brush, Colorado. She married Lee Hunt and was employed as a bookkeeper in Wauneta, McCook and Benkelman. She later was united in marriage to Leo Williams on June 9, 1979. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Wauneta and North Platte; Eagles Auxiliary; American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary and Hospice in North Platte.

She is survived by her children, Jack L. Hunt of Hastings, Beverly (Barry) Mintling of Richmond, VA, Kathy (Allen) Kuenning of North Platte and Rex D. Hunt of North Platte; step children, Tony Williams, Jennifer (Rich) Wilson and Tom (Cheryl) Williams and their families; seven grandchildren, Brooke (Craig) Vincent, Bill (Becky) Hunt, Doug Hunt, Michelle (Ken) Moss, Travis (Gina) Kuenning, Jami Kuenning, and Tara (Chad) Mahnken; nine great-grandchildren; and a sister, Norma Denker of North Platte.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Leo V. Williams and Lee A. Hunt.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Cremation was chosen.  Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. A private family inurnment will be at the Riverside Cemetery in Wauneta.

Clayton Harvey Points At Him, age 48, of North Platte, passed away December 21, 2014 at the University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO with his wife, Deb and son, Caleb, by his side.  Clayton was born on May 2, 1966 in Rosebud, SD to Elizabeth (Betty) Points At Him, and was raised by his grandparents, William and Hattie Points At Him.  Clayton grew up in the Grass Mountain community on the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation.  He graduated from Todd County High School in 1984, where he excelled in academics and wrestling.  After high school Clayton attended Western Dakota Technical School, graduating in less than 3 years with 2 Electronic Diplomas.  He went to work for AT&T while still in school and shortly after graduation was hired by the Federal Aviation Administration.  Clayton worked for the FAA for over 27 years.

While in high school Clayton met his wife Debra Lehmann.  They were married on June 1, 1985.  Clayton and Deb were parents to 4 sons.  Clayton enjoyed nothing more than being a father.  He was the boy’s soccer coach, softball coach, scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and their biggest supporter.  He enjoyed watching his sons play football, run cross country, and track, play their instruments in the band, and sing in the choir.  These were the happiest times in his life.  Clayton was very close to Deb’s family and their nieces and nephews adored him.  He was always ready to play a game, take them to the park, or pull them on the sled.  He never told them no!  Clayton had a huge heart and was always helping someone whether it was a friend or family.  Clayton never met a stranger and visited with anyone when he entered a room.  Even on his sickest days the nurses and doctors commented on his bright, big smile.

Clayton is survived by his wife, Deb of North Platte; sons, Dustin of Las Vegas, NV, Kirby (Suzanne) of Wright, WY, Evan (Brittany) of Casper, WY, and Caleb of North Platte.  He is also survived by 2 people he treasured most in this world, his grandson, Tyson of Wright, WY and granddaughter, Paige of Casper, WY; father-in-law, Al Lehmann of Rapid City, SD; brothers-in-law, Rob Lehmann and Rick (Michele) Lehmann of Rapid City, SD; sister-in-law, Linda (Greg) Hodgin of Rapid City, SD; nieces and nephews, Josh Lehmann of Arvada, CO, Michele, Lance, Lacey, and Lyle Lehmann, and Natalie DeBeradinis and Ave Wendt all of Rapid City, SD; and his grand nieces and nephews, Alexis and Kylea Becker, Lucah Delsoldato, and Aiden Uhl all of Rapid City, SD.

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

Services will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with the Reverend Frank Fitch III officiating.  Burial will be Saturday, December 27, 2014 at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Spring Creek, SD.  Visitation will be before the service.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Frank E. Hultman, 98 years old, of North Platte, passed away December 20, 2014 at the North Platte Care Center.
He was born in North Platte, NE to Elmer Frank and Clara W (Nelson) Hultman on June 28, 1916. After he graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1936 he was employed as a lineman by Crawford Electric of North Platte, NE until he was drafted by the United States Army on December 22, 1942. After his dismissal from the Army on November 28, 1945 he returned to Crawford Electric until he retired in 1981.
Frank married Mary Evelyn Teetor on January 21, 1941. To this union a daughter, Donna Dee was born. Frank belonged to the American Legion, Masons, Elks, and 40&8 clubs of North Platte. He was a member of the North Platte Honor Guard for years. After his retirement he and Evelyn delivered meals on Wheels, called Bingo numbers and sold pickle cards for the Senior Center among many other volunteer jobs.
Mary Evelyn came from a large family and they all considered Frank a true brother instead of a brother-in-law. He is survived by his four grandchildren, Rodney Smallfoot, Nancy Smallfoot Angell, Tammy Jo Smallfoot, and Jimmy Smallfoot; 8 great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jessie Smallfoot, Robert Angell, Christopher Smallfoot, Heather Montoya, Melissa, Joshua, and Merissa Smallfoot; 2 great-great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Darlene Teetor, Grace Teetor, Beulah Nanney, and Patsy (Bill) Halouska; brothers-in-law, Mark, Vernon, Glen (Judy), Ronald (Linda) and Wayne (Louise) Teetor; many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 71 years on June 30, 2012; daughter, Donna Rosson, who passed away in April of 1998; a twin sister, Freda Eklund; sisters, Louise Hastings, and Leota Pearson; brothers-in-law, Arthur, Donald, Warren, George, and Robert Teetor, and Sam Nanney; sisters-in-law, Lorraine, Marian, Ferne, and Evelyn Teetor.
A memorial has been established to the North Platte Honor Guard and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 26, 2014 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with full military honors. The Reverend Richard Karr will be officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.