Ruby M. (McKain) Baskins,102, of North Platte, departed this life on September 2, 2014.
Ruby was born on the family homestead seven miles southwest of North Platte on March 9, 1912 to George and Mary (Long) McKain. Ruby was the youngest of eleven children. The family moved to town in 1921. Ruby graduated from North Platte High School in 1930. She later attended the University of Wyoming at Laramie.
In high school, Ruby served as Junior and Senior Class secretary-treasurer, Devotional Leader of Girl Reserves and had the lead in her Junior and Senior Class Plays. Ruby was elected to the National Honor Society (the first year it was implemented in North Platte). During her senior year, Ruby worked part time in the principal’s office for which she received typing credit. Following graduation, she was hired full time and worked as Secretary to the NPHS Principal for five years.
In 1945 Ruby moved to Los Angeles, CA and worked as Secretary for the New Hampshire Fire Insurance Company for two years. Ruby returned to North Platte to take care of her mother when she became very ill. Back in North Platte, Ruby was Secretary in the State Agent’s office of the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company for several years.
Soon after returning to North Platte, Ruby began dating her future husband, Charles W. Baskins, and three years later they exchanged wedding vows in Estes Park, CO. Ruby and Charlie enjoyed and traveling and took road trips to the Grand Canyon, New Orleans, LA, San Francisco and Las Vegas. They also took train trips to Chicago and Washington, DC.
Ruby was President of National Honor Society in North Platte for several years. For 35 years she conducted the annual NHS initiation ceremony for new members.
Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Baskins, her parents and her ten siblings.
Survivors include her daughter, Carla Huffman, her grandson, Jared Charles Baskins, and numerous extended family members and friends. In the last year of her life, Ruby renewed old friendships and made many new friends while she lived at Linden Court. She called Linden Court home and counted the staff as some of her very best friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Graveside services will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2014 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Ruby’s casket will be closed. Those wishing to sign Ruby’s memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Eugene Tony ‘Hack’ Hakenkamp, 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.

Hack was born February 1, 1937, to Tony Anthony and Inez Marie Brunswick Hakenkamp at Sacramento, CA. When he was young, the family returned to the farm near McCook, NE where he grew up. Hack started helping out on the farm when he was a young man and continued farming for several years. He also drove a truck for the McCook Rendering Company.

On May 2, 1969, Hack married Faustine Roene ‘Frosty’ Steinke in Wray, CO and they made their home in North Platte. Hack worked for Central Nebraska Packing for 43 years before retiring.

He enjoyed camping, fishing and watching Westerns. Hack took pride in his job and taught the kids a good work ethic.

Survivors include his children, Steven McNulty, of Corning, CA, Kathleen (Tom) Guggenmos, of North Platte and Deborah (Tim) McConnell, of Tryon, NE; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Pat (Ron) Heble, of McCook and Connie (Don) Conway, of Boise, ID; a brother, Robert (Rosie) Hakenkamp, of Aurora, CO; several nieces, nephews and other family.

Hack was preceded in death by his wife, Frosty; his parents, Tony and Inez; a sister, Sharon; and two stepdaughters, Veronica and Shelley Cox.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, September 6, 2014, at the Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene (in the old Elk’s Building) with Pastor Jack Atteberry officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Terrance Ralph Vinton, age 46 of Mullen, passed away Friday August 29, 2014 on his ranch.
Terry was born on August 27, 1968 in North Platte, NE to Ralph Patrick and Maryann (Manning) Vinton. He graduated from Thomas Moore Prep Marian High School in Hayes, Ks. After high school he attended UNL and then Chardon State where he entered the navy through the NAVCAD program. He graduated from AOCS in Pensacola, FL and continued his flight training in Milton, FL and Corpus Christi, TX. Terry received his Naval Officer Commission and wings in September of 1991. He was then stationed at NAS Norfolk, Norfolk, VA where he flew the carrier based plane the E2-C Hawkeye with VAW 120, VAW 122, and VAW 123. He graduated from Embery Riddle University with a degree in professional aeronautics in 1998. He married Denise Mitchell on September 23, 1991 in Corpus Christi, TX. The couple resided in Virgina Beach, VA and had four children. In 1998 the family moved back to Marsland, NE in 1998 while he finished his last tour with VAW 124 on the USS Teddy Roosevelt. He joined his family in Marsland in 1999. In 2000 he was hired on with Northwest Airlines and moved to Mullen, NE to both fly for the airlines and begin ranching. He transferred to United Airlines in January of 2001 and was furloughed in October of 2001. He continued ranching and joined the Navy Reserves. The Navy Reserves gave him many opportunities and worked in numerous places around the world which included London, South Africa, Morocco, Mauritius, and Iraq in 2009-2010. While in Iraq he worked in the US Embassy in education and agriculture. Terry was a loving husband to one, a dutiful and caring father to four, the youngest brother of eleven, and an honest friend to many. He lived for his family, putting them at the center of his life. He was always thought ahead in regards to the family ranch. Terry was an amazing person and really knew how to enjoy each day to the fullest. Terry is survived by his wife Denise of Mullen; 4 children, Jeremy, Joshua, Bethany and Joseph Vinton of Mullen; Dan (Mona) Vinton of Whitman, Maureen (Jim) Skavdahl of Marsland, NE, Ralph Patrick Vinton of Whitman, Jim Vinton of North Platte, George (Lori) Vinton of North Platte, Brian (Joyce) Vinton of Copperton, UT, Michael Paul (Stacey) Vinton of Whitman, Mary Ann (John Noble) Vinton of Omaha, and Timothy Ralph (Lori) Vinton of Whitman; sister-in-laws Miriam Vinton of Parker, CO, and Angie (Randy) Pierce of Jenison, MI; brother-in-law Ryan (Lisa) Mitchell of Norfolk, NE; in-laws Joyce and Pat Mitchell of Hastings, NE; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother John Peter “Pete” Vinton; and nephew Jacob Paul Vinton.
Memorials are suggested to Terry’s children’s education fund and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. MT at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mullen on Tuesday September 2, 2014. Mass of Christian burial will be 10:00 a.m. MT Wednesday September 3, 2014 also at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Louis Sellam, Reverend Bryan Ernest and Reverend Lou Nollette as concelebrants. Burial will follow at Cedarview Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Lariat. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. MT until service time on Tuesday September 2, 2014 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Michael F. Mooney, 76, of North Platte passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 after a long illness. Michael was born November 26, 1937 to Matthew and Mary Ryan Mooney in Farnane Cappamore, County Limerick Ireland where he grew up. Michael immigrated to the United States when he was 21 years old, June 1958. He enlisted in the United States Army on June 22, 1959 and was honorable discharged on June 21, 1968. Michael married Eileen E. McGorarty April 16, 1960. The couple welcomed 4 children to their family before moving to North Platte. Michael purchased the Dart Inn, which was the first convince store in North Platte and he was in various businesses since. He married Linda Johnson December 16, 1978.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Mooney of North Platte; sons, Patrick (Carol) of Florence, Al, and Michael (Terri) of North Platte; daughter, Kathy (Terry) Collins of North Platte; sisters, Peggy Collins, Molly Hinnan all of Ireland; brothers, John Mooney of Ireland and Pat Mooney of Florida; five grandkids, Tia, Shay, Terry, Gregg, and Zac; four great-grandkids, Caley, Anthony, Cayden and Keagan.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents; parents, Matthew and Mary; daughter, Maureen Mooney; wife, Eileen Mooney; sister, Eileen Dempsey; brothers-in-law, Pat Dempsey and Martin Collins; and a brother, Matt Mooney.
Memorials may be made to the North Platte Catholic Endowment and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com
Christian Wake Service will be 9:30 a.m. September 2, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. September 2, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Reverend James Golka as celebrant. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with full military honors graveside. Visitation will be noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Della Mae Fisher, 84, of North Platte, NE, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Della was born May 2, 1930, to Fred and AnnaDelia Thompson Dircksen in North Platte where she grew up and attended school.

On March 12, 1947, Della married LeRoy Gene Fisher at North Platte where they made their home. Della worked at W.T. Grants and later Ben Franklin’s and was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Della liked to sew and quilt. She loved her family and liked spending time with grandchildren. She and LeRoy also enjoyed the lake and built a cabin at the Mill Isle Boat Club where they could spend time with their family.

She is survived by her children, Cheryl (Ray) Chrisman, Doug (Peggy) Fisher and Karen (Byron) Perkins, all of North Platte; seven grandchildren, Jennifer (Karl) Francis, Brian (Amanda) Jones, Luke (Cora) Fisher, Jake Fisher, Jesse (Kara) Perkins, Ellie Perkins and Jed Perkins; eight great-grandchildren, Blake, Kole, Skyler, Jackson and Boston Jones, Greta Francis and Isaac and Simon Fisher.

Survivors also include her sisters, Juanita (Blaine) Smith and Lavughan (George ‘Bunk’) Odean, all of North Platte, Patricia Singletary, of McCook, NE, Annabelle (Don) Brooks, of Cedar Hill, TX and Reta (Bill) Cresswell, of Graham, TX; three brothers, Jim Dircksen and Fred (Sherry) Dircksen, all of North Platte and Lee (Shirley) Dircksen, of Vancouver, WA; a sister-in-law, Donna Dircksen, of North Platte; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other family.

Della was preceded in death by her husband, LeRoy; parents, Fred and AnnaDelia Dircksen; a brother, Lawrence ‘Ole’ Dircksen and three infant brothers.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, September 2, 2014, at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Frank Fitch III officiating. The memorial book can be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Memorials can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Randy “Ghetto” Allan Marquette, age 57 of North Platte, passed away Wednesday August 27, 2014.
Randy was born on July 20, 1957 in Minneapolis, MN to Allan John and Toni (Larson) Marquette. He graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1975. He enjoyed his family get-togethers, going fishing and camping, and especially hockey. He played hockey in his younger years and wrestled in high school. Randy met the love of his life, Phyllis and had never been happier. His dog, Ace, was his best friend, as was Mazzie and Macho. He was a good listener; a person could talk to him about anything. We will miss him dearly.
Randy is survived by his love Phyllis; his mother Toni Marquette; 3 sisters Roxanne (Richard) Merksick of North Platte, Sheryl (Darell) Kackmeister of Union, NE, and Jody (Fred) Stanley of Omaha; 1 brother Dan (Susan) Marquette of Kearney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and also his many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Allan Marquette in 2013.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday August 30, 2014 at the Adams and Swanson Chapel with Chaplain Robin Storer officiating. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday August 29, 2014 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Eugene Roeder Sr., age 86 of North Platte, passed away Tuesday August 26, 2014.
Bob was born on March 28, 1928 in Lincoln, NE to George C. and Stella (Anderson) Roeder. He grew up in Lincoln and graduated from high school there. After high school he joined the US Marine Corp from 1946 to 1947. After being discharged, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln earning his BS in 1952. He then attended UNL School of Law and graduated in 1956. He married Kathryn Ann Duryea on September 26, 1953 in Lincoln and the family made their home in North Platte where he practiced law from 1956 through 2009. Over the years he also served as County Attorney in both McPherson and Logan Counties.
Bob is survived by his children Sheri K. Ramirez of Lincoln, NE, Greta S. Mueller of Ashland, NE and Robert E. Roeder, Jr. of Paris, France; 5 grandchildren, Trinity “Buck”, Taylor and Ivy Mueller, Ashley Reeves and Amber McCoy; great grandchildren Macie, Delanie and Gunner Reeves and Joseph McCoy; sister Betty Henson of Kansas City, MO; as well as many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife Kathryn in 2003.
Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and there will be a private family service at a later date. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Fr. Thomas J. Dillon, age 81, of North Platte, passed away Tuesday August 26, 2014 at Great Plains Health.
Fr. Tom was born on June 14, 1933 in Ogallala to Vincent and Patricia (Donnelly) Dillon. He graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1951. After graduation he attended St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, CO and was ordained in the Grand Island Diocese in September 1959. Fr. Tom was first assigned to Chadron. In 1963, he volunteered to the U.S. Navy as a chaplain. He spent 10 years in the Navy, serving a tour with the Marines in Vietnam and two years on the USS Forestal Aircraft Carrier. After his discharge in 1974, he returned to Chadron where he served St. Patrick’s Catholic Church for two more years. Through the years, Fr. Tom served the parishes in Ashton, Elva, Lexington, Spalding, Resurrection Parish in Grand Island, and Hershey / Sutherland / Paxton. He retired in 1998 but continued to serve as a priest in the North Platte area.
Fr. Tom enjoyed all sports and attended as many St. Pat’s sporting events as possible. He was a well known face in the crowd and made a point to learn the names of all the kids and their parents. If he didn’t know them, he’d ask someone in a loud “whisper”! He enjoyed golf, the library, his various coffee clubs, and many other things that kept his life full and his mind active. Almost everyone who knew him has a “Father Tom” story to share! He’ll be missed by many and remembered with laughter and affection.
Fr. Tom is survived by two sisters, Peg (Wally) Coker of Cheyenne, WY, and Patricia Johnson of Twain Hart, CA; 18 nieces and nephews, John (Becky) Lupomech of Houston, TX, Mike (Leann) Lupomech of Lakewood, CO, Edward (Michelle) Lupomech of Augusta, GA, Cathy Lupomech of La Vista, NE, Joe (Julie) Lupomech of North Platte, NE, Jim Lupomech of Omaha, NE, Lynn Lupomech of Scottsbluff, NE, Dave Lupomech of Littleton, CO, Ann (David) Pieper of North Platte, NE, Cindy Lupomech of North Platte, NE, Mark (Cindy) Johnson of Los Gatos, CA, Matt (Claudia) Johnson of Cameron Park, CA, Rich (Jenn) Johnson of Las Vegas, NV, Doug (Kris) Johnson of San Jose, CA, Patty (Greg) Orrock of Soulsbyville, CA, Jim (Kim) Coker of Cheyenne, WY, Tom (Judie) Coker of Thornton, CO, and Kevin (Manda) Coker of Fort Collins, CO; as well as numerous great nieces and nephews and countless friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mary Lupomech; and two brother-in-laws, Ed Lupomech and Dick Johnson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday August 28, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday August 29, 2014 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Bishop William J. Dendinger as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Ulysses A. Carlini Sr., age 89, of North Platte, passed away on August 24, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.  Ulysses was born on January 23, 1925 in Chicago, Ill, to Primo and Iride (Galassi) Carlini.

Ulysses graduated from Crane Tech High School in Chicago in 1943.  He then entered the US Army where he served in Europe during WWII.  He was wounded in action, earning a Purple Heart Medal.  After his discharge on February 2, 1946, he returned to DePaul University where he received his Bachelors degree.  Ulysses then completed his education from Northwestern University with a Masters in Oral Interpretation in Literature.  During his college years, Ulysses had the opportunity to tutor Georgene Heitkotter.  The two were married on February 18, 1950 in Aurora, IL at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Ulysses was a pioneer in television. In 2005, he was inducted into the Nebraska Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame, joining other inductees including Johnny Carson and Tom Brokaw. Ulysses began his television career in the production department at WEHT-TV, Henderson, Kentucky, in 1953. His responsibilities included announcing, writing, sales and production. He even hosted his own kids programs, “Mr. Skeeter” and “Peppo the Clown” in “live” weekly hour long children’s programs on Saturday mornings.  In 1959 he moved to Evansville, Indiana at WTVW-TV as Program Director. He continued to entertain kids with the creation of the “Fire Chief Andy” another children’s program.

In 1968 he moved to North Platte, Nebraska, assuming position of Vice President/General Manager of KNOP-TV. He took a fledging, struggling television station and propelled it into a prominent, respected and trusted source for entertainment, news and information. Only through his vision, hard work and dedication was this transformation made possible. Mr. Carlini was instrumental in obtaining a license for a second station in North Platte, KIIT-TV, a low-power VHF station, which signed on in August 1995. In 1997, North Platte Television Inc purchased KHAS-TV in Hastings, and made valuable contributions to the reorganization of what is now Greater Nebraska Television, Inc.

He served the Nebraska Broadcaster’s Association as board member in the 1970’s and also has a long history of being involved as a community leader in North Platte.  “He is a broadcaster of high integrity, who is honest, is respectful of others, and remains positive and optimistic regardless of the situation, and is a gentleman…a true broadcast pioneer.” Up until recently, he frequently spent time at KNOP-TV, dedicating himself to the improvement of those beginning careers in broadcast journalism, mentoring reporters and anchors.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Georgene of North Platte; 8 children, Theresa (Chris) Carson of Greenbrook, New Jersey, Greg (his wife Jodi Ritacca) Carlini of Woodbury, MN, Mary Higgins of North Platte, Judith (Saeed) Ahmadian of Houston, TX, John (Shari Schwartz) Carlini of Lincoln, Claudia Carlini of Hastings, Ulysses (Diane) Carlini Jr. of Grand Island, and Lewys (Holly) Carlini of North Platte; 18 grandchildren, Christian (Monique) Carson of Denver, Kathleen (Joe) Njau of Manville, NJ, Christina Carlini (Tyler) Souter of Chicago, Joe Carlini of Los Angeles, Sonya (Mario) Cloud of Corpus Christi, TX, Frankie Higgins of Grand Island, Nikita Higgins of Lincoln, Josh Schultheiss of College Station, TX, Georgene Sommer of Hastings, Ulysses “Adam” Carlini III of Grand Island, Angelica Carlini of Lincoln, Alexandra Carlini of Grand Island, Gabriella Carlini of Grand Island, Giavanna Carlini of Grand Island, Dane (Randi) Carlini of Scottsdale, AZ, Brianna Carlini of Lincoln, Zandra Carlini of North Platte, and Teya Carlini of North Platte; 6 great grandchildren, Cambria Carson, Natalya Carson, Nya Njau, Eva Njau, Kyla Cloud, and Aiden Souter; and numerous other family members and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Joe, Mary, Peter, and Lily; a daughter-in-law, Verna Carlini, and a granddaughter, Sitarah.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, North Platte Catholic School Endowment, Callahan Cancer Center, or to the Noon Rotary Club, and online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.

Christian Wake Services will be 7:30 P.M. Wednesday August 27, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. Thursday August 28, 2014 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Rev. James Novakowski as celebrant.  Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with full military honors.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 9 A.M. until 9 P.M. and Wednesday from 9 A.M. until 5 P.M. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.