Imogene McDougal, 61, of North Platte, NE, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Imogene was born August 13, 1952, to Marion Felix and Gladys “Lorraine” Gilleece Long at Norton, KS. She grew up on a farm near New Almelo, KS and graduated from Lenora High School in 1970. Imogene married and had a son, Marshall Siruta. She worked at Goodland Medical Center before she married Doyle Eugene McDougal on November 30, 1985, in Atwood, KS. To this union a daughter, Sheila, was born. They lived in Atwood before moving to Lexington, NE where Imogene worked for many years at the Plum Creek Care Center as a CNA. She retired in 2010 due to illness.

Imogene attended St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, camping, flowers, gardening and was a wonderful cook. She was also an avid reader. Imogene loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.

She is survived by her husband, Doyle, and daughter, Sheila (Jeff) Newland, all of North Platte; a son, Marshall (Samantha) Siruta, of Goodland, KS; her mother, Lorraine Long, of Hays KS; three grandchildren, Megan and Jordan Siruta and Nicholas Newland; four sisters, Rita (Bill) Barker, of Hays, KS, Rhonda (Dennis) Johnson, of Assaria, KS, Irene Schieferecke, of McPherson, KS and Gerry (Mark) Baalmann, of Grinnell; nine brothers, Kenneth (Dorothy) Long, of Nixa, MO, Roger (JoAnn) Long, of New Almelo, KS, Joe (RoseAnn) Long, of Climax Springs, MO, Tom (Jan) Long, of Woodruff, KS, Floyd (Karen) Long, of Kimball, NE, Frank (Leticia) Long, of St. Elizabeth, MO, Fred (Mardie) Long, of Independence, MO, Gary (Carolyn) Long, of Hill City, KS and Leonard (Joan) Long, of Logan, KS; many nieces and great-nieces, nephews and great-nephews and other family.

She was preceded in death by her father, Marion; and an infant brother, Lawrence Joseph Long.

Visitation will be Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. A Rosary Service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2013, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Neal Hock as celebrant. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Alberdale “Al” Hovey, 88, of North Platte, NE, died Sunday, October 13, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Al was born December 2, 1924, to Alton S. and Martha Jane Olinger Hovey at Hershey, NE. He grew up in Hershey and moved to Stockville, NE at the age of 15 where he graduated from high school.

On November 14, 1948, Al married Burnell May Kramer at North Platte. They lived in Texas and Stockville, NE before moving to North Platte in 1951. Al worked at the University of Nebraska Experiment Station, Bain’s Dairy and the North Platte Public School System. In 1970 he went to work for Mid-Plains Community College and retired from there. Al enjoyed the many friends he had at the college and was always dedicated to his work.

He attended First Assembly of God Church and was active in church activities when he was a young man and throughout his life. He liked sports and coached his kids in baseball. Al loved music and singing, people and socializing. He also enjoyed the services at the North Platte Care Center.

Survivors include four sons, Larry Hovey, Dale Hovey and Gary (Carol) Hovey, all of North Platte and Terry (Linda) Hovey, of Plattsmouth, NE; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; his sister, Velma Garman, of Lakeview, OR; many nieces, nephews and other family and his many friends.

Al was preceded in death by his wife, Burnell; a daughter, Linda Kay Hovey; two daughters-in-law, Lola Hovey and Millie Hovey; his parents, Alton and Martha; a brother, Louis Hovey; his sister, Burnell Collins; and three grandsons, Michael and Alberdale Eugene Hovey and Dallas Mulford.

Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 17, 2013, at the First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Gary Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow in the North Platte Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com and memorials are suggested to the North Platte Care Center. Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Lee “Bob” Knoll, 80, of North Platte, NE, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Bob was born May 15, 1933, to Vernard “Mike” and Sylvia Edith Oliver Knoll at North Platte. He grew up in McPherson County, NE 17 miles north of Ringold, NE. He and his twin brother, Vernard, attended a one room country school right in their yard. They were the only two kids in school until the 5th grade. Bob graduated from the University School of Agriculture in Curtis, NE in 1952.

On October 26, 1957, Bob married Mary Arlene Karre at North Platte. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1959 and was stationed at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, TX, Fort Carson, CO and Fort Huachuca, AZ. Following his discharge Bob and Arlene moved to North Platte where he went to work for Glen Peterson north of town. In the spring of 1961 they moved to the Experiment Station south of town where he worked in the Swine Department. Bob hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1969 as a Carman and retired from there in 1998.

The family moved northwest of Hershey, NE in September 1969 then moved again in the spring of 1974 to a new home they built 10 miles southeast of Hershey. This is where he and Arlene own and operate the Knoll’s Country Inn Bed & Breakfast.

Bob was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene, of North Platte; four sons, Darren (Silja) Knoll, of Berthoud, CO, Klynn Knoll, of Central City, NE, Brent (significant other, Sarah Reimer), of Miami, FL and Karry (Lisa) Knoll, of St. Paul, MN; two daughters, Geralyn (Alan) Lamb, of Seminole, FL and Kendra (Tim) Betts, of Hershey, NE; nine grandchildren, Kilah, Kamry, Kenzey, Hazel, Anya, Jack, Madeline, Ariel and Ezekiel; two sisters, Leora (Keith) Messersmith, of Farnam, NE and Betty Knoll, of Cozad, NE; and other family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike, Sr. and Sylvia; and his twin brother, Vernard, Jr.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. with family greeting friends from 6 to 7 p.m. followed by a Christian Wake Service at 7 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Thursday October 17, 2013, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Neal Hock celebrating. Burial with military honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to Team Jack or Great Plains Hospice.

Leola V. Schrecongost, 85, of Denver, passed away October 8, 2013 at her home. She was born September 8, 1928 to Henry and Bertha (Yanken) Paul in Maxwell, NE, where she also attended school. She married George Schrecongost on November 16, 1946 in Kansas.
Leola was a devoted wife and mother. She enjoyed Bingo, gambling, crafting and helping others, she was always there for others no matter what. Bowling was another pastime that she loved but her true passion in life was spending time with her family and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children, Delbert Schrecongost of Denver, Trish (Charlie) Brown of Holdrege, NE, Vonna Schrecongost and Donna Schrecongost, both of Denver and Alberta (Pat) Ward of Laueen, AZ; sister, Henrietta (Joe) Armitage of Norfolk, NE; 15 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Leola is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George, in 2002; son, Mike, in 2000; three brothers, Alfred, Stanley and Charles; two sisters, Evelyn and Leora.
Funeral services will be 10:30 am Friday, October 18, 2013 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be 8:30 am to 8:00 pm Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7pm at the funeral home.

Phillip James Harris, 60, of Middletown, CT, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2013, at Middletown.

Phillip was born November 5, 1952, to James Melvin and Bonnie Aline Randall Harris in Ogallala, NE. The family moved to North Platte in 1970.

He is survived by his mother, Bonnie Harris, of Ogallala; his children, Eric (Stephanie) Harris, of Great Mills, MD, Patrick (Natasha) Harris, of Oshkosh, WI, Dyan (Domonic) Cantelmi, of Castle Rock, CO, Gary Blythman, of Tennessee, and their mother, Loretta Harris, of North Platte; two sisters, Marcie Jensen, of Beloit, KS, and Bethany Harris, of Omaha, NE; 14 grandchildren; his stepmother, Patty Harris (Jack) Price, of North Platte; and other family.

Phillip was preceded in death by his father, James; and two sons, Casey and Michael Harris.

Cremation was chosen. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.

Faith Fisher, 77, of North Platte, NE, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE.

She was born Iola Faith on June 11, 1936, to Guy Charles and Grace Rose Slechta Fisher at Vail, IA where she grew up and attended school. She later graduated with a degree in education from Buena Vista College in Iowa. Faith taught in Ida Grove, IA and Montana before moving to North Platte in 1984. She taught for the North Platte Public Schools for nearly 30 years before retiring from McDonald Elementary School in 2003 where she had been teaching 5th grade. She loved books, teaching and her students.

Faith was a private person who didn’t like crowds but loved a good laugh. She was a member of the Lincoln County Extension Board and the Lincoln County Historical Society. She had a passion for anything historical and loved going to museums, learning about history and sharing her knowledge with others. She also enjoyed plants and gardening and was a member of the UNL Extension Master Gardener’s. Faith combined history and gardening as she planted and tended the Seven Sisters’ Garden at the Lincoln County Historical Museum.

After taking a trip back East this past June, Faith finally completed her goal of having put her feet in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. In her own words she says, “Good-bye everyone and to the world.”

She is survived by a sister, Kathryn McCullough, of Denison, IA; her cousins including Shirley and husband, Robert Tschantz, of Springville, IA; a nephew, Shawn McCullough; and other family and her friends.

Faith was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Grace.

Graveside funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 2013, in the Plainview Cemetery, south of Maxwell with Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Delp officiating. According to her wishes the casket will be closed. 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. Memorials are suggested to the UNL Extension Master Gardener’s.

Linda F. Rudolph, 69, of North Platte, NE, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013, at Great Plains Regional Medical Center in North Platte.

Linda was born August 29, 1944, to Orrin Myron and Dorothy Erma Batt Edwards at West Bend, IA. In 1952 the family moved to North Platte where Linda grew up. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1962.

On July 21, 1963, Linda married James E. Rudolph in the St. Paul Lutheran Church at North Platte where they also made their home. Linda worked as a bookkeeper for 30 years with Sixth Street Food Store and later SunMart and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

For over 30 years, Linda coffeed on Thursdays and loved her coffee girls, Shirley, Sharon, Loretta, Linda and Lynette. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays she played Bingo with her friend, Ruth. She also enjoyed collecting coins and reading books with her book friend, Martha. Linda was an amazing friend.

She is survived by her husband, Jim, and three daughters, Lisa (Kevin) Sheffield, Lynnette (Ben) Niles and Tisha (Jason) Reed, all of North Platte; a son, Scott Rudolph, of Ogallala, NE; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Carol (Lyle) Robinson, Algona, IA, Cherie (Colin) Penny, of Sargent, NE, and Vickie (Tim) Pleiss and Lori Sprunk, all of North Platte; a brother, Armin Edwards, of Scottsdale, AZ; sister-in-law, Terry (John) Ringland, of Mandan, ND; several nieces, nephews and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Orrin and Dorothy; a sister, Judy; and a brother, Larry.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Nathan Wilke officiating. Inurnment will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Callahan Cancer Center.

Dustin Reed McEntire, 30, of North Platte, passed away October 6, 2013 at his home. He was born October 12, 1982 in North Platte to Ricky and Debra Campbell McEntire. Dustin attended North Platte High School. He worked at Valentino’s and other various jobs. On July 16, 2007 he was involved in a car accident which left him paralyzed. He overcame many obstacles after the accident, rehabilitating, with the help of Quality Living Incorporated, to the point of being independent and being able to return home to North Platte. He was an inspiration to many people who watched him come back from his injuries. He loved online gaming, music, and eating tacos! Everyone will remember his goofy smile.
Survivors include his son, Jeremiah of North Platte; mom, Debra (Skeeter Theisen) McEntire of Thornton, CO; father, Rick McEntire of North Platte; two brothers, Jordan (Amber) McEntire and Jared McEntire all of North Platte; maternal grandparents, Bob and Mary Campbell of North Platte; step-grandfather, Jim Ripka of Fort Lupton, CO; nieces, Seinna and McKenna McEntire of North Platte; nephew, Dein McEntire of North Platte; special aunt Kathy Sprague of North Platte; and several other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by both paternal grandparents, Florence and Coyton McEntire; maternal grandmother, Thelma Ripka; cousins, Cydney and Michelle Diaz; and two uncles, Lloyd Hubbard and Steve Campbell.
Memorials may be made to the Quality Living Incorporated of Omaha and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 11, 2013 at Harvest Christian Fellowship with burial to follow at Riverview Cemetery near Sutherland. The casket will be closed and those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. today and Thursday with the family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Beverly A. Meduna, age 84, of North Platte, passed away October 7, 2013 at Linden Court. She was born April 16, 1929 in North Platte to Paul and Abbie Ohnoutka Wonka. Beverly attended North Platte Public Schools graduating with the class of 1947. As a young lady she worked at Woolworths. On April 12, 1950 she married Stan Meduna in Weston, NE. They settled in North Platte where they raised their family and she worked at the North Platte High School Cafeteria, and later worked for Tupperware.
Bev was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, where she dedicated many years of service in the alter society. She was a member of the DCCW, Eagles Aux, VFW Aux and the DOES. She loved being around people and taking care of others and will be remembered as an angel on Earth, put on Earth to serve others.
Survivors include three children, Tom Meduna, Jeannie (Dan) Erickson, and Ron (Mary) Meduna all of North Platte; six grandchildren, Melissa (Terry) Kelley of North Platte, Jessica (Tom) Sheer of Omaha, Melanie (Cody) Freeze of North Platte, Jon (Shea) Meduna of North Platte, Adrian Williams of Lincoln, and Jay (Jessica) Meduna of North Platte; twelve great-grandchildren, Hunter, Baylee, Josie, Carter, Aedan, Abbie, Ellyana, Macie, Cade, Jace, Pheenyx and Mackena; special family member, Sharon Meduna of North Platte; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley; two brothers, Adolph (Eleanor) Wonka and Maxie Wonka; and a sister, Adeline (Al) Crowl.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the local Alzheimer’s Support Group and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Christian Wake Services will be 7:00 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend Bryan Ernest as celebrant. Inurnment will be in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. today at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Anita Swanson, 83, of North Platte died October 3rd at the Sutherland Care Center. Anita was born in Topeka, KS in 1929 to Hugh and Marguerite Knisely. She lived in Topeka until age 5 when her family moved to Wichita, KS, and then to North Platte when she was in junior high. She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1947, and attended Hastings College. Anita wanted to be a nurse since she was a child and pursued this dream by attending nurses training at Children’s Hospital in Denver. She took her first nursing job in 1953 at the University of Minnesota Medical Center in Minneapolis, MN.
In 1960, she resigned her nursing position in Minnesota to take the trip of a lifetime, a summer long trip throughout Europe with a nursing friend. After this trip, she moved back to North Platte to resume her nursing career at Memorial Hospital in a small town environment, intending this to be a short-term stint before seeking new opportunities on the West Coast. However, she found that she enjoyed being back in North Platte, and plans to relocate were put on hold. In 1961, she met and married Alfred Swanson in Hutchinson, KS. In 1965, Anita put her nursing career on hold to begin raising a family, but when her children were old enough, resumed working on a part-time basis at the Great Plains Regional Medical Center until her retirement in the early 1990s.
Anita was an avid reader and an enjoyer of music. She played the clarinet when in school and, later, with the North Platte Municipal Band and Sandhills Symphony. While her increasing physical limitations limited her ability to participant in music in her last few years, her joy of music never died – she would tap her foot to the beat of a song until her death. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in North Platte for 70 years, Presbyterian Women’s Morning Fellowship, and Chapter Go of the PEO Sisterhood. In retirement, Anita and Al split time between North Platte and Winter Park, CO. However, above all, Anita enjoyed spending time with her family and many friends, even finding friends wherever she went. Many of the early friendships she established upon moving to North Platte became a part of what she called “our gang” and ultimately lifelong friendships.
She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Alfred of North Platte, two children – Kay (Andy) Irvine of Fraser, CO; and Jim (Tracy) Swanson of Golden, CO; a brother Jim (Delores) Knisely of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren Jack and Nathan Swanson of Golden, CO; sister-in-law Betty Lou Udouch of Johnstown, PA; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Donations may be made to the Sutherland Care Center, 333 Maple St, P.O. Box 307, Sutherland, NE 69165-0307. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Friday, October 11, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Polly K. Deppen officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday and Thursday 8:30 am to 8:00 pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is charge of arrangements.