Vivian June Dunlap, age 87 of Stapleton, passed away at her home on Thursday November 29, 2018.

Vivian was born January 2, 1931 in Ogallala, NE to John and Mabel (Osborn) Pierce.  She married Kenneth M.C. Dunlap on May 14, 1950 in Ogallala and to their union four children were born.  The family lived in Ogallala, Keystone and Kimball as Kenneth worked on the railroad.  After his retirement they moved to Stapleton in 2003.  Vivian was a homemaker to her own family, as well as to others.  She did a little golfing and was a very accomplished bowler.  She held many records in the state of Nebraska.  She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and her grandchildren were the love of her life.   She will be remembered as easy going with a great sense of humor.

Vivian is survived by her children Dennis (Diane) Dunlap of Michigan, Velda Cassell of Stapleton, Robert Dunlap of the Philippines and Doris Walker of Stapleton; 8 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 4 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members; as well as special friend Shirley Howard of Stapleton.

She was preceded in death by her parents John and Mabel Pierce; husband Kenneth Dunlap; infant son Keith; grandson Jim Bob Cassell; special little great granddaughter Brystal Cassell; 4 brothers; 5 sisters; son-in-law Bill Cassell; and 3 sisters-in-law.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the excellent care given by Great Plains Hospice.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday December 5, 2018 at the Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Stapleton with Pastor Eric Mockaitis officiating.  Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery.  Visitation will be noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday December 4, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Francis Howard ‘Frank’ Paxton, 82, of North Platte, passed away at home
on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

Frank was born September 11, 1936, to Leon Glenn and Evelyn (McCarty)
Paxton in Marysville, Kansas.  He grew up in North Platte where he
graduated from high school in 1956.  Frank joined the Army and later
served in the Army Reserves.  He began working various jobs in
construction and for glass companies before hiring on with the Union
Pacific Railroad in 1970, working as a Carman.  Frank eventually retired
from the railroad in 1998.

In 1975 Frank became an EMT  He served as a Volunteer Firefighter for 23
years and helped start the first scuba dive team in North Platte.  Frank
was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 57 years and
became very devoted to the church over the past four years.  He enjoyed
going out to eat and visiting with his favorite waitresses.

On June 26, 1960, Frank was united in marriage to Gracie Loretta Dunlap
at Franklin, Nebraska.  They made their home in North Platte where they
celebrated 54 years of marriage and raised two children.

Frank is survived by his children, Daniel (Connie) Paxton, of Lincoln
and Teresa (David) Clouatre, of North Platte; eight grandchildren,
Victoria, Andrea, Nicholas, Cassandra, Jennifer, Kevin, Baylee and
Dalton; five great-grandchildren, Madison, Carter, Kaden, Magealena and
Darr; sister, Nancy Fisher, of North Platte; and many nieces, nephews
and other family.

Along with his wife, Loretta, Frank was preceded in death by his
parents, Leon and Evelyn; brothers, James Robert, Lynn, Wayne and Terry
Paxton; and sisters, Virginia Andersen, Ellen Sparks, Leona Paxton,
Glenndean Paxton, Helen Simco and Janet Pekrul.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, December
7, 2018, at the First Presbyterian Church with Lyle Anderson
officiating.  Inurnment will be at a later date.  The memorial book may
be signed at odeanchapel.com. or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean
Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the church or Volunteer Fire Department.

Odean Colonial Chapel – 302 South Sycamore – North Platte NE 69101 – 308-532-1450

Ronald Eugene ‘Ozzie’ Ostendorf, 70, of North Platte, died peacefully at
home on Friday, November 30, 2018.

Ron was born January 9, 1948, to Donald and Dorothy June (Hartford)
Ostendorf in North Platte where he was baptized and confirmed at the
First Evangelical Lutheran Church.  Ron grew up in North Platte and
graduated from North Platte High School in 1966 then attended Mid-Plains
Community College.  After graduating with his Associate of Arts Degree
Ron went on to Kearney State College where he received his Bachelor of
Arts Degree in Math and Art in 1970.  He hired on with the Union Pacific
Railroad in 1967 as a Brakeman and retired in 2008 as a Conductor.

On December 20, 1969, Ron was united in marriage to Cynthia Ann Burris
in North Platte where they made their home and raised three sons.

Ron will be remembered most by his family and friends as an accomplished
craftsman and woodworker who was a perfectionist with his work.  He also
had a passion for music, sailing, camping, boating and entertaining.
Ron loved his family and will be greatly missed.

He leaves behind his wife, Cindi, of North Platte; sons, Justin
Ostendorf, of North Platte, Shawn Ostendorf, of Lincoln and Jeremy
Ostendorf, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; grandchildren, Sonia Marie, Ethan
and Ava Ostendorf; sisters, Donna Hilderbrand, of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, Jan (Butch) Mehl, of Crete, Bonnie (Tom) Rector, of North
Platte, Pat (Phil) Miller, of Cody, Tammy (Trevor) Menghini, of North
Platte and twins, Mindee (Mike) Mohr, of North Platte and Cindee (Tracy)
Wright, of Little Rock, Arkansas; as well as many nieces, nephews, other
family and his friends.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Dorothy.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the
First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Arnold Flater
officiating.  Burial will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at
C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be
shared online at odeanchapel.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to the family to be used to help others with A.L.S.

Odean Colonial Chapel – 302 South Sycamore – North Platte NE 69101 –
308-532-1450

Margaret I. Dishman, 88, of North Platte, passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Great Plains Health. Margaret was born on March 17, 1930, to Randall and Iola (Gifford) Rundback at Sutherland. She graduated from North Platte High School and pursued general studies while attending college.  She was united in marriage to Albert W. Dishman in North Platte.  She was a teacher for ten years teaching at Arthur Co, Keith Co and Lincoln County schools. She worked at Madison Middle School cafeteria for twenty one years. She was a member of the Berean Church and attended their Birthday Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert and her parents.

Margaret is survived by sons, Scott (Linda) Dishman and Dan (Paula) Dishman both of North Platte; grandchildren, Ben (Kerri) Dishman, Casey (Sarah) Dishman, Steve (Amy) Dishman, Margaret J. Dishman, Pon Dishman and Pan Dishman; great grandchildren, Avery, Daniel, Makenna, Carter, Poppy Dishman; brother, Marvin (Judy) Rundback; sisters, Phyllis Evans and Doris (Gene) Nelson and other relatives.

Memorials are suggested to the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation or the Berean Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, at the Berean Church with Pastor John Stone officiating. Burial will be at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., with family receiving from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Whitney Joy Steele, age 5, of North Platte passed away November 24, 2018 at Children’s Hospital in Omaha.

Whitney was born on March 26, 2013 in North Platte to Michael and Colleen (Sinsel) Steele. Whitney was baptized in Christ on May 12, 2013.

With Whitney’s passing we remind others that her time with us is to be celebrated, thanking God for the gift of life and assurance of eternal life with Christ. As a family, we have been able to create wonderful memories and it has been a privilege to be her parents. We are so thankful Whitney’s sister Shelby and brothers Benjamin and Seth knew her, and they will hold dear the memory of Whitney’s spunky personality.

Whitney’s life would seem too short, but those touched by her, understand that the quality of existence far exceeds quantity of time which you live.  Although Whitney’s different abilities challenged her, she possessed strength and perseverance. She taught us each day is a blessing and an opportunity to create lasting memories. She could spend hours rocking in her favorite chair, while cuddling close to those she loved. She enjoyed the sound of Velcro, paper ripping, zippers and reading her favorite book, “Down on the Farm.” Her infectious smile, belly laugh and head of curls melted our hearts.  A sign of her love to her family and friends was a pat on the shoulder or a “love” on their necks.

Whitney’s maternal grandparents were her adoring caregivers two days a week, and they will remain forever changed by her love. Whitney was involved with Early Development, and a student at Kids First Preschool where she was cherished by her teachers, classmates, therapists, and para educator Rhonda Richman. Whitney encountered many wonderful physicians especially Kathy Lopez and Grishma Parikh, and numerous other Children’s Hospital and Boys Town doctors.

Whitney is survived by her parents, Mike and Colleen Steele of North Platte; sister, Shelby of North Platte; brothers, Benjamin, and Seth both of North Platte; grandparents, Loren and Marilyn Sinsel of North Platte, and David and Shirley Steele of Lexington; great-grandparents, Bonnie Strumpler of Broken Bow, and Polly Steele of Bates City, Missouri; uncles and aunts, Brent Sinsel of Sutherland, and Daniel and Raconda Steele of Scottsbluff; cousins, Jackson and Issac Sinsel, and Taedyn, Sydney, Reigan, Juelle, and Cade Steele; numerous other family members; and many friends.

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

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church with the Reverend Bob Deardoff officiating.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Roxann ‘Roxie’ Pickard, of North Platte, died Tuesday, November 20,
2018, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Lincoln.  She was 63 years old.

Roxie was born April 11, 1955, to Bernard Leroy and Lois Joyce (Jacoby)
Lambert at North Platte.  She graduated from Wilcox High School in 1973
then came to North Platte to work for W.C. Grants.

On September 18, 1974, Roxie was united in marriage to Jack Pickard in
Wilcox and they made their home in North Platte.  A few years later the
couple welcomed their daughter, Sherri Renee.  Along with W.C. Grants,
Roxie worked for the North Platte Public Schools as a teacher’s aide.

Roxie enjoyed traveling and seeing many places, fishing and camping. She
had a strong faith and was an active member of the First Baptist Church
where she was a leader for Women’s Bible Study and participated in the
quilting club.

She enjoyed crafting, sewing and painting.  She also enjoyed making
gifts for all those around her, never keeping them for herself.  Roxie
especially loved making Christmas ornaments for all her nieces, nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews and at Christmas time she would hide the
pickle on the Christmas tree. Family was important to Roxie, she liked
cooking and hosting family gatherings.  She was a great wife, loving
mother and a special person who will be greatly missed.

She leaves behind her husband, Jack, and daughter, Sherri, of North
Platte; her twin sister, Becky Lambert (Larry Duval), of Holdrege;
brother, Tom Lambert, of Wayne; as well as many nieces, nephews,
great-nieces, great-nephews and other family and her many special
friends including Konnie Wemple.

Roxie was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Lois Lambert;
sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Bill Silas; and her grandparents.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 23, 2018, at the First
Baptist Church with Pastor Clint Walker officiating. Burial will follow
in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be 1 to 7 p.m.
Wednesday 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, the family has established a memorial.

Odean Colonial Chapel – 302 South Sycamore – North Platte NE 69101 –
308-532-1450