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Katheryne “Katie” F. Weekly


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Katheryne “Katie” F. Weekly, age 101 of North Platte, passed April 9, 2014 at North Platte Care Center.
Katie was born on November 7, 1912 in Lincoln County, NE to Charles and Carrie (Lindenmuth) Matthews. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1932 and married Howard E. Weekly on July 9, 1933 in Stockville, NE. During WWII Katheryne helped in the North Platte Canteen serving the troops as they passed through. She worked at the Buffalo Bill trading post from 1967 until 1974. She was a member of the Nazarene Church, teaching Sunday School for over 40 years, and the What Knot Extension Club, earning her 60 year pin in 2000. She enjoyed sewing and doing crafts.
Katie is survived by her daughter Janet (Deryl) Reed of North Platte; son William (Pam) Weekly of Lincoln; brother Keith (Donna) Matthews of North Platte; 6 grandchildren Mark (Koleen) Stone, Laurie (Frank) Griffin, William “Matt” (Vicki) Weekly, Kurt (Tiffani) Weekly, Deryl (Jodi) Reed Jr., and Kalynn (Stanley) Key; and 16 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Howard in 1977; 3 sisters, Lucille and Sarah Matthews and Cora Howe; 3 brothers, Harold, Kenneth and Leo Matthews; and a granddaughter Shelly Stone.
A memorial has been established to the Gift of Hope Cancer Foundation or donor’s choice and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday April 16, 2014 at the Parkview church of the Nazarene with Reverend Richard Karr officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Myrul Anna Brown

Myrul Anna Brown, age 90 of North Platte, passed away April 10, 2014 at Centennial Park.
She is survived by her sons Loren and Paul Brown; various grandsons and great grandchildren; and her sister Dema (Earl) Speer of Grand Island.
Cremation was chosen and there will be no services. Condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Randall L. Hanson


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Randall L. Hanson, age 51 of Callaway, NE passed away Tuesday, April, 8 2014 at the Callaway District Hospital.
Randy was born May 18, 1962 in Cozad, NE to Doyle and Shirley (Schneider) Hanson. He was raised on the family farm near Callaway and graduated from Callaway Public High School with the class of 1980. He then attended Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, NE. He married Carrie Stivers on September, 24, 1982 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway. Randy was an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a member of the winter and summer league at the One Box Hunting Club. He was also a hunting guide for the Shoot and Shout Dove Hunt for over 15 years.
Those left to cherish Randy’s memory are his wife Carrie; his children Tyler Hanson of Hawkins, TX, and Andrea Hanson of Callaway, NE; his mother Shirley and step father Dale Estergard of Callaway, NE; brother Mike (Tina) Hanson of Allen, TX; sister Cynde (Brian) Hoefener of Omaha, NE; grandmother Frieda Schneider of Cozad, NE; mother-in-law Dorothy Stivers of Callaway; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Doyle; son Austin “A.J.” Hanson; nephew Grant Hoefener; grandfather John Schneider; and father-in-law Johnnie Stivers.
Memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 12, 2014 at the Callaway Community Center in Callaway with Reverend James Novakowski officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday April 11, 2014 at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Callaway. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home of North Platte, NE has been entrusted with these arrangements.

Mary Sanchez


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Mary Sanchez, age 89, of North Platte, died April 8, 2014 at Linden Court.
Mary was born on January 1, 1925 in Omaha, NE to John and Christina DiBiase. Mary was raised in Omaha and on May 30, 1942, she married Marcelino Sanchez. In 1976, she and the family moved to Denver for Marce’s promotion. He retired in 1985 and he and Mary moved to North Platte to be closer to their daughter Kathy and her husband. Mary was a great cook and a wonderful woman who was dedicated to her husband, children, and grandchildren. She always put her family first before herself. She told everyone that she loved them no matter who you were. “I love you with all my heart and soul.”
Mary is survived by her children John (Barb) Sanchez of Cheyenne, WY, Jim (Vicki) Sanchez of Cleveland, OH, Kathy (Stu) Lauver of North Platte, Rick (Suzanne) Sanchez of Castle Rock, CO and Mark (Neva) Sanchez of Colorado Springs, CO; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Marce; granddaughter Tiffany Lauver; brother Mike DiBiase; sister Betty Lou Kirby; half brothers Tony, Louie, Bennie, and Sam DiBiase; and half sister Connie Romano.
A memorial has been established in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and a graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Beatrice “Ione” Rundstrom


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Beatrice “Ione” Rundstrom, 97, of North Platte, NE, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.

Ione was born September 25, 1916, to Harvey Obler and Agnes Audrey Hajek Viersen at White in Hayes County, NE. She started school in Maywood, NE and finished at Curtis, NE. In January 1943, Ione married Clarence Arthur “Art” Rundstrom in Rochester, MN and they made their home in North Platte where they have lived since.

Ione was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was active in church groups. She did volunteer work for the Red Cross, Thrift Center and her church. Ione enjoyed gardening and loved her flowers. She also spent a lot of time with her son and his family.

She is survived by her son, Ron (Cathy) Heffner, of Lemoyne, NE; two grandchildren, Sherri (Tony) Edwards and Ronda (Tony) Johnson, all of Ogallala, NE; two step grandchildren, Daniel (Debra) Coakley, of Sterling, CO and Ronald Coakley, of Tucson, AZ; five great-grandchildren, Cortney and Chase Edwards, Samantha and Austin Johnson and Lindsey Perlinger; four step great-grandchildren, Justin, Jessica and Taylor Coakley and Shannon (Wade) Wright; nine great great-grandchildren, Zachery, Isaac, Nicholi, Emily, John, Erin, Kinley, Jackson and Carter; her nephews, Biff (Rae) Dodsen, of Oregon, Leonard (Betty) Viersen, of Glennallen AK; a nieces, Linda Jane (Ron) Erickson, of Courtland, KS; her cousin, Jack (Maxine) Viersen, of North Platte; special friends Monte and Twila Madson, of North Platte; many great nieces and nephews and other family.

Ione was preceded in death by her husband, Art; her parents, Harvey and Agnes Viersen; two brothers, Merle “Andy” and wife, Vivian Viersen and Martin and wife, Arlene Viersen; a sister, Roma, and husband, Jack Tucker; and a grandson, Bobby Joe Heffner.

Cremation was chosen and at her request there will be no services. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Con Osborn Janas


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Con Osborn Janas, 85, of North Platte, NE, passed away Monday, April 7, 2014, at the North Platte Care Center.

Con was born September 2, 1928, to William Edward and Addie Lenore Rutherford Janas at Phoenix, NE and grew up in Colome, SD. After his schooling he joined the U.S. Army in April 1946. While in the military, Con married Lydia “Amanda” Walker on June 8, 1946, at Winner, SD. Following his discharge in 1947 Con and Amanda made their home in Winner. Con owned the Janas’s Mobile Station in Gregory, SD from 1949 to 1955 then went to work in the inventory department of Homestake Mining Company until 1966 when they moved to North Platte where Con worked for Central Distributing as a salesman. He retired in 1991.

Con was a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and a life member of the American Legion in Lead, SD. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Amanda, and daughter, Brenda (Sid) Kibler, all of North Platte; three sons, Marvin Janas, of Farmington, AR and Rob (Peggy) Janas and Allen (Sheryl) Janas, of North Platte; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Darline (Dallas) Tinnell, of Whitewood, SD and Wilma Thomsen, of Rapid City, SD; a brother, Marlin (Margie) Janas, of Highlands Ranch, CO; his sisters-in-law, Pearl Janas, of Gregory, SD and Helen Janas, of Lincoln, AR; and numerous nieces, nephews and other family.

Con was preceded in death by his parents, William and Addie; a sister, Verna Thomsen; two brothers, William and Clinton Janas; his brothers-in-law, Harry Thomsen and Bob Thomsen; and a daughter-in-law, Judy Janas.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2014, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may also be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Christina Lynn “Christy” Harbur


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Christina Lynn “Christy” Harbur, 28, of Brady passed away April 5, 2014 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. She was born in Ogallala to Thomas L. and Deloris J. Wolford Ward on October 9, 1985. She attended Brady High School and was a student at MPCC. Christy married Jeff Harbur in 2003. To this union 3 children were born, Ashton Marie, Jeffery Brett & Brock Leon.
Christy enjoyed spending time with her children, knitting, reading, gardening, and bird watching. She loved her family and her dachshunds.
Christy is survived by her children, Ashton, Brett, and Brock of Gothenburg; parents, Tom and Deloris Ward of Brady; brother, Brad Ward of Kearney; grandmothers, Deloris Cassel of Colorado Springs, CO and Avis Wolford of North Platte; special aunts, Aneita (Kim) Strasburg of Arnold and Doris Hill of Ann Arbor, MI; cousin Shannon Hill of Ann Arbor, MI; and numerous other family members.
Preceding her in death were her grandfathers, Morris Wolford, Paul Cassel and Tom Ward Sr.; grandparents, Paul and Virginia Temple; uncle, Jim Berglund; and an infant child.
Memorials may be made to the Rape and Domestic Abuse Center and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at the Brady Community Church with the Reverend Robert Litzenburger officiating. Visitation will be noon until 9:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Eunice Dorothy Burns-Ackerman

Eunice Dorothy Burns-Ackerman, 87, of Hershey, passed away April 2, 2014 at Centennial Park Retirement Village. She was born Aug. 21, 1926 to Leroy P. and Eunice (Bartells) Burns at Clyde Park, MT. She was the sixth of eight children that lived near Sedan, MT where she attended school thru the eighth grade. She graduated from high school in Bozeman, MT and later became a registered nurse through Montana School of Nursing in 1947. That year she married Ray A. Schultz and they lived on a farm north of Gallatin Gateway, MT. They had four children but divorced after 27 years of marriage. She later remarried Albert Ackerman of Bozeman. Dorothy worked as a nurse for 36 years at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital and for Dr. Douglas Alvard in private practice. She enjoyed working as a nurse, gardening, sewing for family and friends, and doing various handi-crafts. She attended the farmers market in Bozeman for 15 years where she sold fresh garden produce, floral bouquets, and hand braided rugs. Dorothy moved to Hershey, NE in 2005 to live with her eldest daughter Beverly Lyon on a small ranch south of town. She continued to grow a large garden, tend flowers, and spoil all the animals including 3 mini donkeys. She called them “little pick-pockets” and hand fed them “tid-bits” on a daily basis. She was a determined, talented, frugal and very thrifty woman who loved to take care of things and watch them grow behind her green thumb. Dorothy was a member of the Ladies Garden Club in Hershey.
She is preceded in death by her parents; a son Ronald in 1967; four brothers; Robert, Charles, Clarence, and Henry; and her sister Ruth.
Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Beverly of Hershey; a son, Ed (Debbie) Schultz of Gallatin Gateway, MT and a daughter, Nancy (Charles) Cruff of Albany, CA; two brothers, Wesley Burns of Belgrade, MT and W. Bruce (Suzanne) Burns of Albany, CA; eight grandchildren; Jason Lingard of Billings, MT; Justin (Patti) Hains of Florissant, CO; Niki (Dennis) Hipp of Scottsdale, AZ; Denny Bowden of Mesa, AZ; Debbie Bowden of Mesa, AZ; Brian (Jennifer) Schultz of Queen Creek, AZ; Kari West of Bozeman, MT; Julie Schultz of Lacey, WA; and twelve great grandchildren.
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Vivian Juanita “Nina” Nabery


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Vivian Juanita “Nina” Nabery, age 62, of North Platte, passed away March 31, 2014 at her home. She was born on November 5, 1951 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Otha and Margree (Wilson) Nabery. Juanita moved with her family to North Platte when she was 6, and attended North Platte High School.
Juanita worked at Taco Johns for a few years before going to Best Linen. She later worked at Linden Manor, but then returned to Best Linen until her health forced her retirement. She loved all sports and coaching girls’ softball. She especially liked following her son Greg’s sports throughout his career.
Nina is survived by her son Greg Nabery of Pittsburg, PA; her mother, Margree Nabery of North Platte; sisters, Mary Corine (Benjamin) Perkins of Lincoln, and Savannah Sellers of North Platte; a brother, Fred Nabery of North Platte; nieces and nephews, including Tyrone (Susan) Sellers of Vancouver, WA and Lienal Sellers of North Platte; as well as numerous other family members and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her father Otha Nabery; and sister Ernestine Nabery.
Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday April 5, 2013 at The Salvation Army with Lt. Brianne Bowers officiating. Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday with family receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene Jo Trusty


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Darlene Jo Trusty, age 66 of Sutherland, passed away Monday March 31, 2014.
Darlene was born on September 13, 1947 in Sutherland, NE to Garland and Florence H. (Dikeman) Tillman. She grew up in the area and graduated from Hershey High School. She married Larry Dean Trusty on January 3, 1968. She drove a fertilizer truck for Simplot; and tractor and grain cart for Greg Fleecs. She liked being outside fishing, hunting and gardening. She enjoyed sports and helped coach her daughter’s softball team. She loved going wherever her kids and grandkids were; her grandsons were her pride and joy.
Darlene is survived by her mother Florence Tillman; children Jody (Gary) Grabowski of Chappell, Cody Trusty and Haly Trusty both of Sutherland, and L. Dean “Friday” Trusty Jr. of Hershey; grandsons Austin, Kacy and Hunter Trusty, Ben and Sammy Grabowski; sister Dyette (LeRoy) Kettering; brother DeWayne (Dianne) Tillman; and many other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband Larry; and her father Garland Tillman.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday April 7, 2014 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Leroy Kettering officiating. Burial will follow at Morningview Cemetery in Wallace. Visitation will be from noon until 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

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