Robert Leonard Unruh, of Wallace, NE, passed away Tuesday, October 23,
2018, at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte.  He was 77
years old.

Robert was born August 12, 1941, to Leonard and Edna Charlotte (Rose)
Unruh at North Platte.  He grew up in rural Paxton, NE, and graduated
from Paxton High School in 1959.  Robert went on to farm and ranch in
the Sutherland and Wallace area with his dad and eventually his son.

On April 27, 1963, Robert was united in marriage to Arlene Dee Kjar.
The couple had two children, Betty and Larry, and have lived near
Wallace since 1972.

Robert was a member of the Wallace Community Church and spent many years
as a 4-H Leader.  He made metal sculptures and enjoyed working in his
shop.  Robert and Arlene were also very active in square dancing and a
card club where they met many friends.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Arlene, of Wallace; children,
Betty (Rick) Aschmann, of Quito, Ecuador, Larry (Sharla) Unruh, of
Wallace, and José (Kristine) Cherres, of Atlanta, Georgia; seven
grandchildren, Justin Belsky, Cheyenne Unruh, Levi Unruh, Anne Aschmann,
Nathan Aschmann, Sebastian Cherres and Alexander Cherres;
step-grandchildren, Heidi (Jason) Barron and James (Christina) Aschmann;
six step great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law, Raymond (Sandi) Kjar, of
Irving, California and Jack Peck, of Fort Collins, Colorado; as well as
several nieces, nephews, other family and his friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Edna;
brother-in-law, Dennis Kjar; and sister-in-law, Janice Peck.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Odean
Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Bob Witt officiating.
Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, south of Sutherland.
Visitation will be prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences may be
shared at odeanchapel.com.  In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested
to Wallace Community Church Building Fund.

Brandon M. McClellen, age 32, of Kearney passed away Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital.  Brandon was born June 18, 1986 in North Platte to Jeff and Betty (Stevens) McClellen.  He has four brothers and a sister who will each miss him more than words can express.

Brandon attended kindergarten in Madison, NE and attended grades 1-3 in Leigh, Ne.  His family then moved to North Platte where he attended grades 4-5 at Cody Elementary.  He attended Adams Middle School for grades 6-7 before moving to Curtis, NE where he graduated from Medicine Valley High School.  He then went on to graduate from the auto-mechanics program at Mid Plains Community College.  Brandon began his career by installing underground sprinklers.  He then was hired by Cleary Building, through hard work and applying his natural skill and talents, he became a foreman, leading his own crew on projects.

While in college, Brandon met Holly Trumbull.  During their relationship, they had one child, Cameron James McClellen.  Their baby boy quickly became a driving force in Brandon’s life to want to achieve more in his early career, so he moved his new family to Kearney, NE where he began building houses.  Prior to his death Brandon was employed by Bryan Seitler Construction, building homes for future families to enjoy.

Brandon McClellen, was a young man so full of love and a passion for life.  In his spare time, it was no surprise to catch him working on a new woodworking project, teaching young Cameron to play the guitar, fishing, hiking, hunting, working on cars, cooking (and snacking on his favorite treat).  He loved music and had recently attended a concert at Red Rocks.  Brandon was an outdoorsman through and through, often taking camping trips with friends and family and relaxing down the Niobrara River.

Brandon is survived by his son, Cameron James McClellen, age 10 who is already so much like his dad in all the best ways, showing a natural talent for anything he puts his mind to; his parents, Jeff and Betty of Curtis; brothers, Brent S. Bailey of Kentucky, Brian A. McClellen, Christopher A. McClellen both of Kannapolis, NC, and Danny Stewart of Curtis, NE; sister, Merrisa L. McClellen of Curtis, NE.  Amongst the many who will miss him are, Aunt Shelly & John Frels; niece, Ashlynn C. McClellen; special friend, Ashley Wagnitz and children, Ethan, Karson, Greyson, and Peyton; great-grandmother, Francis Mell; grandparents, Robert and Rosalie McClellen, and Charlie and Frances DeWolf; uncles, Rick (Mardell) McClellen and Robert (Lisa) McClellen; Cameron’s mom, Holly Trumbell; and countless friends.

Brandon was preceded in death by a great-grandfather, Joseph Mell; great-aunt, Connie Mell; three un-named siblings due to miscarriages; and a niece, Amari Castle.

In lieu of flowers, a memorials fund has been established for his son, Cameron J. McClellen for college.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Jones officiating.  Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eric Richard Stark, 34, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on October 16, 2018.

Eric was born in North Platte on March 1, 1984 to Matthew & Sherri Stark.  He graduated from North Platte High School and had been living and working in Lincoln.  He enjoyed movies, music and spending time with friends and family.

Eric was preceded in death by his mother, Sherri (Ludwig) Stark; grandparents, Richard & Dorothy Stark; and an uncle, Mark Stark.

Eric is survived by his brother, Jacob Stark; step-sister, Cassandra Lubash; parents, Matthew (Vawn) Stark; grandmother, Janice Ludwig; grandfather, Bob Ludwig; aunts and uncles, Susan (Gordon) Crewdson, Lisa Stark, Thad (Peggy) Stark, Jane Stark, Julie (Tom) Didier, KC (Lisa) Stark, Lauri (Matt) Rossler, Kim (Tim) Green, Scott Ludwig and Kari (Steve) Novak; along with numerous cousins and friends.

Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 22, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.  Those wishing to do so, may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until the service time at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of the arrangements.

James Robert ‘Jim’ Lockwood, age 98, of North Platte, passed away at
home on Monday, October 15, 2018.

Jim was born August 29, 1920, at Shell Rock, Iowa, to Carle and
Christena (Gersama) Lockwood.  He grew up in Iowa where he attended
Butler County Rural Schools, graduated from Shell Rock High School in
1937 then attended Wartburg College until 1939.

In 1942 Jim enlisted in the U.S. Army and proudly served our country
during World War II as a Railway Signal Operator. Following his
discharge in 1945, he moved to Omaha where he spent a year studying at
Creighton University and met Marion Avis Johnson.  They were united in
marriage on March 2, 1950, at the First Baptist Church in Omaha.

Jim was employed by Employers Mutual Casualty where he worked as a field
supervisor and because of his job, the couple lived in different
Nebraska communities until moving to North Platte in 1956.  After
retiring Jim continued to work part-time for the company as an auditor
until Marion became ill.

Jim had a strong faith and was active in the First Baptist Church where
he  served on various committees and taught Sunday School for a number
of years.  He also enjoyed leading Bible studies at Linden Court until
last year.

Over the years Jim served as Moderator of the North Platte Association
of American Baptist Churches, President of American Baptist Men of
Nebraska, and President of North Platte Interchurch Reserve.  He was a
member for over 50 years of Platte Valley Lodge #32 AF&AM, Signet
Chapter #55 Order of Eastern Star, United Commercial Travelers, P.R.
Halligan Post #163 American Legion and lifetime member of the V.F.W.
When his boys were young Jim also served as Cub Master.

He is survived by his children, Randall (Lori) Lockwood, of Emmett, ID,
Deborah Haverland, of Lafayette, CO, Jacquelyn (LeRoy) Jacobson, of San
Antonio, TX, and Yvonne (Jaimie) Houchin, of Rapid City, SD;
daughter-in-law, Sharon Lockwood, of Lincoln, NE; 14 grandchildren; 9
great-grandchildren; and other family.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, their son, Douglas, and
two infants; his parents, Carle and Christena; infant sister, Helen; and
son-in-law, John Haverland.

Funeral Service with Masonic Rites will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, October
24, 2018, at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Clint Walker
officiating.  Burial with military honors will be at 1 p.m. at Fort
McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
with family greeting friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial
Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.  Online
condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.  Memorials are suggested
to the First Baptist Church.

Christine Gulbranson, age 83, of Sutherland, formerly of Hershey,
Nebraska, passed away at home on Friday, October 19, 2018.

Christine was born February 23, 1935, at Butte, North Dakota, to Nick
and Theresa (Eisenreich) Semevolos and grew up and attended school in
Minot, North Dakota.

On November 11, 1950, Christine married Gerald Theodore Gulbranson in
Minot.  When Gerald enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Christine stayed in Minot
for three years then moved to Newport, Rhode Island to be with him.
Because of Gerald’s work, they lived in various places including
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, San Diego, California and Duluth, Minnesota before
moving to Nebraska in 1983 where they lived in Alliance and Hershey.
They later moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico, Manassas, Virginia, Grafton,
North Dakota, Canyon City, Colorado, then back to Hershey where they
managed Hidden Acres Campground for many years.  After a fire destroyed
their home on June 15, 2018, they moved to Sutherland.

Christine was a hard worker.  She always helped Gerald in construction
and was the only woman in Wisconsin to have a high pressure boiler
license.  Christine was also creative and liked making jewelry for
herself and others.  She enjoyed feeding the wildlife and loved all her
cats and her family.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald, of Sutherland; son, Loren
(Minerva) Gulbranson, of El Cajon, California; five grandchildren, Tara
Polley, Zoe Brooks and Rochelle, Andrew and Stephan Gulbranson; several
great-grandchildren; and other family.

Christine was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynell Simon; her
parents, Nick and Theresa Semevolos; and brother, Edwin Semevolos.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial service will be 11:30 a.m. on Monday,
October 22, 2018, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor
Loren Gulbranson officiating.  The memorial book may be signed online at
odeanchapel.com or prior to the service at Odean Colonial Chapel at C &
Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Irene (Le Droit) Ogborn ,76 of North Platte passed away October 16, 2018.

Shirley was born in Lexington, Nebraska on March 6, 1942 to Dewey and Elizabeth (Speigel) LeDroit.

She married Dennis Ogborn March 7, 1959.

She enjoyed camping and fishing with family as well as working puzzles.   Her love of outdoor yard figurines kept her busy painting and creating beautiful yard art.  She had a passion for the needle with countless hours of pillow, blanket, and doll making.  She had a love for gardening and found pure joy in watching her decorative gourds grow.    Shirley also spent countless hours traveling around to different bingo halls with her beloved husband, Dennis.

Throughout the years, Shirley worked a variety of jobs including house painting, furniture restoration and upholstery, plastic sign making and construction work.

She is survived by Dennis, her husband of 59 years; and their five children, Garry Ogborn of North Platte, Nebraska, Jerry (Trudy) Ogborn of Firestone, Colorado, Richard (Denise) Ogborn of North Platte, Nebraska, Teresa Ogborn of Tampa, Florida, and Donald (Jennifer) Ogborn of Elizabeth, Colorado; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren;  her brother, George (Deanna) LeDroit of Adrian, Michigan; and a sister, Louise (Chester) Tridle of North Platte, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and a sister.

Services for the celebration of her life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday October 20, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Final resting place will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens in North Platte, Nebraska.  Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday October 18, 2018 with the family receiving friends at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Janice Lorraine (Halligan) Martin died on October 11, 2018.  She was born in her grandparents’ home on February 10, 1944 to Harley and Ruby Halligan.

Janice grew up on the Halligan farm, where her grandfather, Tom Halligan, had built the big farmhouse and barn to raise his own large family.  Janice was fascinated with animals, especially horses, from the beginning of her life.  There were many horses in Janice’s life, and she broke and trained horses for extra money while growing up.  She was a member of the Velvet Spurs Riding Club for about 15 years and enjoyed performing in mounted horse drills, all girl rodeos, traveling to other rodeos in various locations in the Midwest to perform rodeo opening ceremonies.  Later on she enjoyed training barrel racing horses for kids in 4-H, especially her own son and daughter.

Music was an important part of Janice’s life.  She began piano lessons as a young child and continued playing for the rest of her life.  In high school she played clarinet in the band, attaining first chair status by 9^th grade.  Janice’s mother, Ruby Halligan, was a skilled musician and was a role model for others in performing and playing various stringed musical instruments.  Janice and her mother enjoyed performing together at local functions, as well as for friends and relatives.

Janice was a skilled typist, once winning a national competition with a score of 145 wpm, 98% accuracy.  She worked for various lawyers and judges before going to work for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1978, where she continued working for 30 years until her retirement in 2008.  She retired in Omaha, Nebraska as a crew dispatcher after having worked at the railroad’s headquarters building since 1993 in various other departments.

She met the love of her life, Patrick Martin while working for Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte.  They were married in September 1984 in Cody Park at North Platte.  The two enjoyed a good and happy married life and juggled their efforts at life between both being employed by the railroad and both being highly motivated to serve Jehovah God as Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

Janice is survived by her husband, Patrick; her only brother, Guy (Sonia) Halligan of Miami, FL; her son, Neil (Julie) Bokoskie; four granddaughters, Kelsey Barrett, Shelby, Shaelen, and Shanelle Bokoskie; one grandson, Brandon Wingett; one great grandson, Jayce Daniels; two daughters, Lori and Shelli; as well as various other relatives.

Memorials are suggested to the Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Cremation was chosen.  Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. October 20, 2018 at Adams Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska with Terence Ristov of Jehovah’s Witnesses giving the memorial talk.   Those wishing to sign to the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Donald R. Peters, age 84 of North Platte, passed away Thursday October 11, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Don was born April 6, 1934 in North Platte to Ernest and Gladys (Johnson) Peters.  He had a twin brother, Richard D., and their mom kept them in shoe boxes at her bedside!  Sadly, Richard only survived for a few weeks.  Don attended school at Curtis thru the 8^th grade, then the UNSA (School of Agriculture), graduating in 1953.  He joined the US Air Force in November of 1953 and served as a Bomb/Navigator Technician.  He was Honorably Discharged in October of 1957.  He returned to Curtis and worked as a service technician on heating/AC systems for Duckworth, and later worked as a truck driver.  He married Joanne Rose Earney on January 21, 1965 at the First Methodist Church in North Platte.  The couple had one son, Donald Patrick, and they lived in Central City, Ordville and North Platte where Joanne taught school.  Don went to work as an electrician for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1968.  He was a member of IBEW, Brotherhood of Electricians, and the First Methodist Church.  He enjoyed cooking, horses, family gatherings, fixing things, and especially fishing.

Don is survived by his son Donald (Tonya) Peters of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter Lindy Nichole Peters; sister Velma Wright; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Joanne; grandparents; parents Ernest and Gladys Peters; siblings, infant twin brother Richard, Arthur, Robert, and Francis “Frankie”; brothers-in-law Fred Wright and Lynn Nichols; and sister-in-law Rosella Smith.

In lieu of flowers or memorials, his family wishes that his love of fishing be perpetuated by giving a child a pole and taking him or her fishing.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Cremation was chosen and a graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday October 16, 2018 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with Pastor Brent Montgomery officiating.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday October 15, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.