Orville G. Gilpin, 84, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 25, 2014 at his home. He was born May 11, 1930 to Golden and Ellen W. (Schifferns) Gilpin at Pauline, NE. He graduated from Stuart High School with the class of 1965. He was united in marriage April 16, 1955 to Helen V. Rizzi at Alliance, NE. Orville was employed by U.S. West as a central office technician for 43 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Telephone Pioneers, American Legion Post 0079 and past member of the Elks and Lions Club in Ainsworth. Orville was instrumental with the irrigation and sprinkler system at the Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course. He is survived by his wife, Helen of North Platte; a daughter, Jean Marie Gilpin of North Platte; a son, Joseph Michael Gilpin of Overton, nieces and nephews, David and Mark Rizzi of Alliance, NE, Lynn and Lisa Rizzi of San Diego, CA and Larry Rizzi of Roseville, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to the St. Pius X Catholic Church in Ainsworth, NE, 915 E. 3rd Street, Ainsworth, NE 69210. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Cremation was chosen. Private family services and inurnment will be held at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Neva Mary Stuckey of Centerville, Ohio, formerly of Curtis, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at her home on October 24, 2014, at the age of 97. She was born on August 17, 1917, to Harry and Blanche (Nichols) Gilliland of Curtis, Nebraska, and was sixth of their seven children. Neva rode her horse to a one-room schoolhouse as a child until she was needed on the family farm. After meeting the handsome Charles S. Stuckey at a 4th of July picnic, they were married on January 29, 1938, and they moved to the Midwest and then New York to pursue his career and start their family. After 63 years of marriage and friendship, Neva was preceded in death by her beloved husband, and leaves behind her loving family: Arlene J. Stuckey Tansey, Charles E. (Jere) Stuckey, Karen K. Stuckey, and Linda M. (John) Holden; her fourteen grandchildren; and more great grandchildren than she could count. A devoted wife, dedicated mother and grandmother, and gifted homemaker, Neva was passionate about hospitality, correspondence, and world travel. She cherished annual trips to Maui and excursions to six of the seven continents, often with grandchildren in tow. Though she visited memorable settings from the fjords of Norway to the Great Wall of China, she resonated with no place more than the fields of Western Nebraska. Abroad and at home, she was entirely committed to nurturing the experiences and education of her family. Her legacy is endless. The family would like to give special thanks to the caregivers at Home Instead who allowed her to stay at home, and to the dedicated family members and friends who went above and beyond to care for her and tend to her wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or to Hospice of Dayton, OH. Messages to the family and stories about Neva can be shared via the online guest book available at www.carpentermemorial.com. Visitation will be held at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte, NE, on Tuesday, October 28, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Graveside service will be held at the Curtis Cemetery in Curtis, NE, on Wednesday, October 29, at 11:00 am. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Henry Juker, 88 of North Platte, passed away October 19, 2014 at Golden Living Center in Cozad. He was born November 30, 1925 to Louis John and Anna Gladys (Kelley) Juker in Berwyn, NE. He graduated from Merna High School. Henry served in the US Army Air Corp from 1944 to 1946 in the 388th Air Service Squadron. He was a district mechanic for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads for 41 years. He is survived by one son, Gerald Eugene (Diana) Juker of Colorado Springs, CO; and a brother, John Juker of Grover, WA. Henry is preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Sondra Jean Welch and Jan Hollers; two sisters, Fern Nimon and Mary Suesz; and a brother, Louis Donald Juker. Cremation has been chosen. Memorial graveside services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Broken Bow Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell “Steve” Smith, age 62 of Sutherland, passed away Wednesday October 15, 2014 with his family around him. Steve was born on April 7, 1952 in Springfield, MO to Inez L. (Lee) Smith and Kenneth B. Smith. His family moved around the country to different Air Force bases when he was young, settling back in Springfield when he was a teen. He joined the Marine Corps in November of 1970, and served in Vietnam. After he was honorably discharged he came home and worked for the Brick Layers Union in Springfield, MO. Steve traveled to several different states building power plants and in 1975 moved to Hershey, NE to work on Gerald Gentleman Station. He met Debra L. Zona, In North Platte, NE in 1976 and they married in May of 1977. They lived in Little Rock, AR and Springfield, MO for a few years before moving back to Lincoln County. Steve and Debra opened North River Bait and Tackle in 1990 and enjoyed many years of business in Sutherland. He also worked as a Welder for the Pipefitters, Steamfitters Union Local 464 in Omaha. Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, metal detecting, and trap shooting. He loved the outdoors and all of his family and friends.
Steve is survived by his wife of 37 years, Debra L. (Zona) Smith of Sutherland; daughters Caroline M. Smith of IA and Katie A. Smith of Sutherland; son-in-Law Jason Hippen of Hulett, WY; grandsons James W. Hippen and John W. Hippen both of Hulett, WY; brother Robert Smith and sister-in-law Carolyn Smith both of Springfield, MO; uncle Tom Wommach of Springfield, MO; several cousins, nieces and nephews; as well as many friends.
Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Inez L. (Lee) Smith; father, Kenneth B. Smith; brother, Kenneth “Brad” Smith; sister, Lucille K. Smith; and grandparents.
Memorials are suggested to the Sutherland Youth Trap Team and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Memorial services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday October 24, 2014 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home Chapel with Vicar JA Welsh officiating. Inurnment will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Legion Hall in Sutherland, NE. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and Friday until service time at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

William Raymond ‘Bill’ Carey, 72, of North Platte, NE, passed away surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

Bill was born April 8, 1942, to Oscar Marshall and Esther Lucille Anderson Carey at Alliance, NE. He grew up in Hemmingford, NE and graduated from Hemmingford High School in 1959. Bill joined the U.S. Navy and after his discharge moved to Sidney, NE where he went to the Vo-Tech, earning a certificate as an auto body technician.

On April 8, 1964, Bill married Maxine Moul Hansen in Colorado. They lived in Gordon, NE before moving to Hot Springs, SD from 1967-68 and then to Minnesota. They moved to North Platte in 1973 where Bill went to work for Joe Dye Ford then hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad. Bill stopped working for the railroad in 1980 due to an illness then took a job with maintenance and security at the airport. He retired from there as Maintenance Supervisor in the late 90’s then worked in security at Mid-Plains Community College for two years.

Bill and Maxine celebrated 45 years of marriage before she passed away in 2010. He married Pat Burford on November 10, 2012, at North Platte. Bill was a past member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles. He enjoyed restoring toy cars, big cars and his motor home. He and Pat also enjoyed camping together.

Survivors include his wife, Pat, and son, Marshall (Jennifer) Carey, all of North Platte; stepchildren, Elisha A. Jones, of West Milbourne, FL, Joe (Kristi) Burford, of Brady, NE and Bill (Stacy) Burford, Melody (Louis) Keup, Cindy (Rick) Ryan and Donna (Randy) Lewis, all of North Platte; two grandchildren, Boston and Shelbie; 12 step grandchildren; 13 step great-grandchildren; a step great great-granddaughter; his sister, Patty (Alan) Yowell, of Scottsbluff, NE; brothers-in-law, Frances (Maxine) Moul, of Lincoln, NE and John (Linda) Moul, of Boone, IA; sister-in-law, Judi Leonard (David Shapp), of Los Gatos, CA; a cousin, Darrell (Carol) Anderson, of Bennett, CO; several nieces, nephews and other family.

Along with his wife, Maxine, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Esther; two brothers, Mark and Jimmy Carey; a stepson, Terry Allen Hansen; and his sister-in-law, Miriam Moul.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, October 20, 2014, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Crawford Cemetery in Crawford, NE. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or on Monday from 9 a.m. until service time at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials can be made to the donor’s choice.