Oligario “Jessie” Perez, 77, of Cartwright, Okla., passed away Dec. 27, 2013.

Jessie was born on Jan. 3, 1936, in Martindale, Texas, to Victor and Mary (Sanchez) Perez. His family later moved to North Platte.

He married Jennie Vieyra, of North Platte, and they had three boys.

He coached Little League baseball, was a member of the National Guard Armory and was involved with the MAC softball origination in North Platte. His favorite pastime was fishing.

He later married Jen Sharp.

He was preceded in death by his father; mother; a sister, Eva Flores; and a brother, Robert Perez.

He is survived by his sons, Jessie “Leroy,” Victor (Laurie) and Marty; a brother, Gilbert Perez; 20 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in North Platte.

Linnaea Charmaine (Trapp) Budke, 82, of McCook, passed away Jan. 6, 2014, at her home.

She was born on Dec. 2, 1931, in Beverly, Kan., to Charles and Fairie (Neel) Trapp. Linnaea grew up in Salina, Kan. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School and Brown Mackie Business College.

She married James W. Budke at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Salina, Kan., on Sept. 14, 1950. They lived in Salina and Ellsworth, Kan., St. Helena, Calif., and McCook, where Jim and Linnaea owned and operated Budke Motors in McCook and North Platte. To their union was born eight children, Shauna, Tongay, Stephan, Kevin, Taryn, Dion, Charlynn and Kif.

Linnaea was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church of McCook.

When one of her grandsons was deployed to Iraq in 2002, she started what became an eight-year support of care packages to many soldiers. She has many scrapbooks of thank you letters and notes from soldiers who received more than 1,000 boxes of more than 10,000 pounds of supplies she personally packed. She was awarded a U.S. Flag, Certificate of Appreciation from the U.S. Army Reserve 308th Transportation Company of Lincoln. She also received the U.S. Army Above and Beyond Award given to a civilian for her generous commitment of time, support and inspiration to troops during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Linnaea was also named an Admiral of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska by Gov. Mike Johanns for her support of the American soldier.

Besides her passion for the American soldier, she delighted in her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She very much enjoyed flowers, country music, especially George Strait and Ray Price, and her precious dog, Pepper.

Linnaea was preceded in death by her husband, James; parents, Charles and Fairie; sisters, Fairie Lea Koffman and Charlene Hutchison; daughter-in-law, Sharon Budke; and grandchildren, Trent Hoyt and Kendra Budke.

Survivors include her children, Shauna Stanton, of Kearney, Tongay (Gale) Epp, of Columbus, Stephan (Irma) Budke, of North Platte, Kevin Budke, of North Platte, Taryn (Gregory) Witt, of Thornton, Colo., Dion (Vivian) Budke, of Panama City Beach, Fla., Charlynn (Lynn) Hamilton, of Hayes Center; Kif (James) Huffman, of McCook; her beloved niece, Thauna (Stephen) Wood, of Minden; sister, Julia (Don) Waggoner, of McPherson, Kan.; brothers, Louis Trapp, of Larned, Kan., and Charles (June) Trapp, of Derby, Kan.; brothers-in-law, John (Barbara) Hutchinson, of Great Bend, Kan., and Edward (Betty) Budke, of McCook; 23 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews; and extended family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the McCook Humane Society, 100 South St., McCook, NE 69001, Community Hospital Home Health and Hospice, 407 W. Fifth, McCook, NE 69001, or High Tech Wheel Chair for a wounded soldier The Independence Fund, 32379 Collection Center Drive, Chicago, IL 60693-0323. Online condolences may be shared at carpenterbreland.com.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook with celebrant Father Gary Brethour. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m., today, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, Jan. 10, at Carpenter Breland Funeral Home in McCook. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in McCook.

Carpenter Breland Funeral Home of McCook is in charge of the arrangements.

Craig Norman Lease II, age 44 of North Platte, passed away January 3, 2014 at Bryan Memorial East Hospital in Lincoln, NE.
Craig was born in Marshalltown, IA on June 2, 1969 to Craig Norman and Delcena Kay (Brekke) Lease. He grew up in Beaman, IA and attended BCLUW High School. He graduated from Hawkeye Institute of Tech. with an AA degree. He married Lora Beaver in 1993 and they were blessed with 11 children, Kaitlyn, Caleb, Joshua, David, McKenna, Jadon, Keagan, Ethan, Elliana, Adalynn and Kobe. Over the years he worked for Wells Fargo, Kunnkel Auto and most recently the Union Pacific Railroad. He was an active member of Harvest Christian Church and the Christian Motorcycle Association. He enjoyed collecting Star Wars memorabilia, playing cards, and Xbox games with his kids and friends. His children were the center of his life.
Craig is survived by his children Kaitlyn, Caleb, Joshua, David, McKenna, Jadon, Keagan, Ethan, Elliana, Adalynn and Kobe; 4 grandsons; his mother Delcena Lease; and his brother Christopher (Stacy) Lease.
He was preceded in death by his father Craig; and his grandparents.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Saturday January 11, 2014 at Harvest Christian Fellowship Church with Reverends John Anderson and Ron Lauber officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Graceland Cemetery in Madison, SD. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so Thursday and Friday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

James “Jim” Andrew Stauffer, age 72, of North Platte passed away January 5, 2014 at Great Plains Regional Medical Center. Jim was born April 16, 1941 to Leonard and Veva (Anderson) Stauffer in Cozad, NE. He graduated Cozad High School in 1960 then soon after served 6 years in the Vietnam War as an E-6 Staff Sergeant and was honorably discharged after receiving a Congressional Medal of Honor and Purple Heart.
After Jim’s discharge he worked for the City of Cozad Light & Water Company for many years before moving to Omaha, NE to sell insurance. He also worked as a custodian for many schools, then helped rebuild the IBP Plant in Lexington, NE, working as an electrician.
In 1986 he married Mary Bauer and the couple moved to North Platte, NE. Jim loved to hunt, fish, and play baseball, and was a true fan of the Huskers. After becoming ill in 1990 he was unable to work. In 2000 he was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus, overcoming it after his operation.
He was a beloved father and is survived by his sons, David (Vanessa) Stauffer, and John Stauffer all of North Platte, NE; daughters, Crystal (Ken) Agesa and Martha Stauffer all of Omaha, NE; beloved grandfather of Kacia, Daevonte, LilliAnna, Nixon, and Alisandra. He is also survived by his brother, Ron (Dee) Stauffer of Stockton, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Lamont Cemetery west of Hershey, NE. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until service time Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Gene Harold Smith, 86, of North Platte, NE, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Linden Court in North Platte.

Gene was born October 6, 1927, to Harold Vincent and Alma Agnes McCauley Smith at Chadron, NE and grew up on the family farm. He started school in a one-room country school, FlagButte, in the Deadhorse farming community near Chadron and graduated from Chadron High School in 1945. While in high school Gene met his future wife, Dorothy May Hopkins.

Gene served in the U.S. Army from 1946 to 1947 as a Squad Leader. Following his discharge he returned to Chadron where he farmed with his dad. Gene and Dorothy were married on August 17, 1947, at Chadron where they raised their family. Their five children, Alan, Carol, David, Ruth and Daniel, all attended the same country school as their dad.

In 1970 the family left the farm and moved to Bridgeport, NE where Gene worked for the ASCS Department of Agriculture. He later became the District Director in 1976 and moved to North Platte. He retired from there in 1991.

Gene was a member of the Chadron American Legion. In North Platte Gene belonged to the Diamond K Kiwanis Club and spent hours working at the Lincoln County Museum. He also enjoyed golfing, woodcarving and the coffee group at Arby’s.

Gene is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy, of North Platte; his children, Alan (Joan) Smith, of Houston, TX, Carol (Jerry) Young, of Joplin, MO, Dave (Jan) Smith, of McCook, NE, Ruth (Kevin) Uhrich, of North Platte and Dan (MaryAnn) Smith, of Houston, TX; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Margaret Jean Smith, of Edmonds, WA; his brother-in-law, Bud Lynch, of Hugo, MN; several nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Alma; a brother, Robert; and his sister, Mary Lou Lynch.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Chaplain Richard Karr officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in Chadron in the Greenwood Cemetery where Gene will be buried next to his and Dorothy’s parents. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Lincoln County Historical Museum.

Rodney Joe Pooschke, age 61, of North Platte passed away January 5, 2014 in Julesburg, Colorado. He was born May 11, 1952 in Arnold, Nebraska to Ivan and Rose Clouse Pooschke. Rod graduated from Stapleton High School in 1970. He married Wilda Jividen and to this union 3 children were born, Michelle, Leeann, and Chad. He worked on the Milldale Ranch for around ten years where he hauled grain to the West Ranches. Rod continued to do trucking, working for various companies, currently working for Sellman Brothers hauling mail.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors include his children, Michelle Pooschke of Elkhorn, NE, LeeAnn (Larry) Roepke of Kearney, NE and Chad (Christy) Pooschke of Omaha, NE; grandchildren, Tyler, Kelsey, Logan & Lorissa; father, Ivan Pooschke of Stapleton, NE; sisters, Peggy (Kenny) Kramer of Stapleton, NE, Susan (Randy) Keith of Lexington, NE and Jackie (Gary) Herbst of North Platte, NE; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Pooschke and beloved dog Jake.
Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Lee Wonch officiating.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday January 9, 2014 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Viola May Dickenson, age 82 of North Platte, passed away Friday January 3, 2014.
Viola was born on July 14, 1931 in North Platte, NE to Milton and Sallie (Gosnell) Jepsen. She graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Agriculture in Curtis. She then continued her studies to become a teacher. She met Norman Dickenson and they were married on June 12, 1951. The couple settled in North Platte where they raised their kids and grandkids. Her main occupation was caring for her beloved husband and family. She said that Norman was her best friend and the love of her life, and her children and grandchildren, her pride and joy. She enjoyed working at North Platte High School as a study hall monitor and volunteer. She was a long time member of the Lutheran Church and served in many areas. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, crafts, hunting, fishing and camping.
Viola is survived by her 3 daughters, Debra (Randy) Perry of North Platte, Sarah Heinzen of Lincoln, and Cindy (Larry) Bloomfield of Lisco; 6 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister Beverly Kelley of North Platte; numerous nieces, nephews, and special people in her life.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Norman; brother, Martin Jepsen; and sister, Laura Leaf.
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday January 7, 2014 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Reverend Frank Fitch III officiating. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Cheryl Jean [Perkins] Stollar of Lincoln died Jan. 1, 2014. She was 56.
She was born March 25, 1957, to Richard and Donna Perkins of North Platte.
Cheryl grew up in North Platte, graduating in 1975 from NPHS. She moved to Lincoln in 1989, where she resided with her children for several years before moving to Omaha and then back to Lincoln. While living in Omaha she met her very dear friend Duane Smith. Cheryl loved gambling, her precious pets, and her grandchildren. She also enjoyed the Internet and spent a great deal of time on social media sites. At one time she had a lot of dreams.
“DEATH AN ETERNAL PEACE WITH THE INNER PERSON WHO CAN FINALLY, LONGINGLY BE FREE.”
Written BY: Cheryl Jean Stollar, Date 1974
Cheryl is survived by her parents, children Tammy (partner Joleen Mumaugh) Titchen of Lincoln, Richard “Ricky” (Denisa) Titchen of North Platte, sisters Joyce (Sam Trent) Perkins and Lisa (Robert) Pierson, all of North Platte. Grandchildren Isaiah and EmmaLee Storonskij of Lincoln, Cody Titchen of North Platte, nieces Kendra, Patricia and Kortni and nephews Trey and Trent.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Vern Benett and Liona Hamel and Dale and Margaret Perkins.
Cremation was chosen. Services will be at a later date.

Plasido G. John “Pache” Vieyra, age 78 of North Platte passed away Thursday January 2, 2014 at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln,
Plasido was born on October 11, 1935 in Wellington, KS to Apolonio and Mary (Zavala) Vieyra. He grew up in North Platte and after high school worked at McKay Motors and Joe Dye Ford as an auto detailer. On April 23, 1954 he married Cecelia Marie Gonzales in North Platte. He hired on to the UPRR as a fireman/oiler and worked there for 28 years, retiring at age 65. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the NCFOSEIV Chapter 403. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Plasido is survived by his wife Cecelia of North Platte; 3 children Christina (Edward) Rangel of North Platte, Sally (Jose) Martinez of North Platte and Cecelia Jo Vierya (David Williams) of Lincoln; 6 grandchildren, James (Deanna) Sheets of Lincoln, Misty (Christopher) Dillonburg of North Platte, Richard “Ricky” (Andrea) Clark Jr. of North Platte, Michael (Katie Hill) Sheets of North Platte, Angelia (Keegan Farone) Rangel of Aurora, CO and Adrian Madlock of Lincoln; 8 great grandchildren; siblings Richard Vieyra Sr. of North Platte, Julia “Judy” Perez of Colorado Springs, CO, Victoria Vieyra of Galveston, TX; and numerous other family members and friends.
A memorial has been established in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Christian Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday January 6, 2013 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend Neal Hock officiating. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 7, 2013 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Reverend James Golka officiating. Cremation will follow the service and inurnment will be at North Platte Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be Sunday from noon until 6:00 p.m. and Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.