David Eugene Hora, age 85 of Ringgold, NE, passed away Friday October 5, 2018 at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Dave was born July 29, 1933 in North Platte to Vincent and Charlotte (Conger) Hora.  He grew up on the Hora homestead southwest of Ringgold.  He attended elementary country school at Ringgold and graduated from Stapleton Baker Rural High School with the class of 1950.  He entered into a ranching partnership with his father and they continued to operate Hora & Hora until the time of his father’s death.  Dave married Jean A. Smith on September 26, 1964 in Climbing Hill, IA.  The couple lived south of Ringgold where they worked together on the ranch and fed cattle.  He continued to purchase cattle to feed up until the time of his death.  He was a leather craftsman and along with braided items, he made several saddles and numerous western items.  He worked his entire life to support missionaries around the world and loved horses and working on the ranch.  He attended Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene in North Platte.

Dave is survived by his sisters Charlotte (Don) Leeds of Kearney, NE and Mary (Byron) Eatinger of Thedford, NE; nephews Wayne (Roxanne) Eatinger of Thedford, NE, Dale (Linda) Eatinger of Cozad, NE, Wayne ( Marcia) Hora of Stapleton, NE and Tom (Roseanna) Burch of Ashland City, TN; nieces Donna (Robert) Cook of Ord, NE, Donita (Dan) Stewart of Lexington, NE, Marie (Cotton) Harrison of El Reno, OK, and Kathy (Rick) Grell of Sandy, UT; as well as several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Hora; parents Vincent and Charlotte Hora; brothers Francis “Frank” Hora and Thomas Hora.

Memorials are suggested to the donor’s choice and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday October 10, 2018 at Parkview Community Church of the Nazarene with Pastor James Trippett officiating.  Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery near Thedford.  Visitation will be from noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday October 9, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Lynn Bernel Willits, age 97 of North Platte, passed away Thursday October 4, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Lynn was born September 22, 1921 in Grand Island, NE to Claude and Mary (Mendenhall) Willits.  He graduated from Grand Island High School in 1939 and joined the US Navy in 1941.  He served as a radioman 1^st Class aboard various ships in the Atlantic and Pacific during the threats of WWII.  He was honorably discharged in 1945.  When he returned from the Navy, he went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as a telegrapher clerk.  He branched out, working in Grand Island, Marysville, KS, Kansas City, KS and North Platte as a train dispatcher, retiring in 1981.  He also worked part time as a carpenter. He enjoyed working with youth and coached baseball and basketball.  He also played golf, enjoyed reading, watching sports and was a loyal Husker fan.  He married Betty Thompson in 1942.  Betty passed away in 1983.  He married Betty Rea in 1985.  Lynn was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion.  He was a founding member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church coat closet and the food pantry.

Lynn is survived by his sons Jim (Martha) Willits of Loveland, CO, Tom (Ann) Willits of Denver, CO, and Bob (Colleen) Willits of Cheyenne, WY; step children Dennis (Ginger) Rea of Huntersville, NC, Mary (Bob) Trujillo of Avondale, AZ, Steven (Carol) Rea of North Platte and Mike (Dicki) Rea of Grand Island, NE; 9 grandchildren Kelly, Beth, John, Mark, Jenney, Collette, Mike, Jeff and Julie; 15 step grandchildren Steven, Billy, Autumn, Nino, Troy, Heather, Laurie, Julie, Jenny, Chris, Brian, Greg, Kim, Kelly and Katie; 11 great grandchildren; 28 step great grandchildren; 3 step great great grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Claude and Mary Willits; both of wives, Beatrice “Betty” Mae (Thompson) Willits and Bertha “Betty” Magdelene (Wachter) Willits; siblings Inez, Edith and Gordon; and stepson Richard Rea.

Memorials are suggested to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Christian Wake Services will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday October 9, 2018.  Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday October 10, 2018, both services at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with the Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikotla as Celebrant.  Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with Military Honors.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday October 9, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Sally M. Jones, 82, of North Platte, passed away October 1, 2018 at Great Plains Health. She was born February 12, 1936 to Elmer and Carletta (Parker) Lintz in Tecumseh, Nebraska. She graduated from Johnson High School, later she attended college at UNL. Sally moved to North Platte in 1960.

Sally was united in marriage to Gary L. Jones on July 17, 1965 in North Platte. She was the staffing coordinator for Great Plains Medical Center in North Platte for over 20 years. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Christian Women’s, Card Club and the Retired Hospital Employees.  In her retirement, her and Gary  enjoyed taking their camper to Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant sister, Elizabeth.

Sally is survived by her husband, Gary L. Jones;  sons, Jeff (Mary) Higgins, Jon Higgins, Jim (Lynne) Higgins and a daughter, Juli Barnes;  grandchildren, Amy (Matt) Lynch, Douglas Higgins, Sarah (Billiejo) Cauffman, Zach (Sally) Becker, Emilee Higgins, Kacee Higgins and John (Stevie) Handlin ;  great grandchildren, Quinn Lynch, Mathew Lynch, Chase Cauffman, Carlee Cauffman, Cora Cauffman, Blakely Becker, Bretley Becker and Declynne Handlin;  brothers, Tom (Connie) Lintz and Jack (Dorothy) Lintz.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, family requests memorials be made to the Callahan Cancer Center in Sally’s name.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday,October 6, 2018 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Fr. Sagar Arikotla officiating.  She will be inurned with family in Johnson, Nebraska.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Barbara Lee Hopping, 85, of North Platte, passed away September 29, 2018 at Centennial Park Retirement Village.  She was born January 9, 1933 to Ned and Ellen (Eshleman) Martin at Maxwell.  Barbara graduated from Maxwell High School with the class of “50”.

On June 4, 1950, she was united in marriage to James G. Hopping.  They lived in Maxwell, where she worked as a cosmetologist and opened her home as a coffee house.  They moved to North Platte in 1978.  She was a past member of the Eagles Lodge and V.F.W.  Barbara enjoyed spending time at the lake with her family and watching family sporting events.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 1986; her in laws, William and Zelma Hopping; brother, Robert Martin and niece, Julie Martin Williams.

Barbara is survived by two sons, James (Cynthia) Hopping of Damar, KS and Troy (Missy) Hopping of Sutherland; three daughters, Vicki Hopping, Nancy (Tom) Rivera both of North Platte and Jeanne (Brant) Halouska of Alliance; a brother, Michael Martin of Kansas City, MO; sisters in law, Norma Martin of Maxwell, NE, Dee Mitchell of Monroe, OR, Doris Hopping of Albion, NE; 12 grandchildren, John (Sara) McConnell, Brennen (Tabitha) Hopping, Tiffany (Traven) Foster, Bobby Halouska, Ted Halouska, Gia (Nick) Zarek, Maysa (Brenen) Hammond, Andri Halouska, Brantz Halouska, Alexa (Ben) McCall, Joli Hopping and Erica Hopping; six great grandchildren, Jack, Sofia, Riggs, Ledee, Sullivan and Hadlee; and special friend, Ginger Foust Rivera.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Services will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Joe Sukraw officiating.  Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Dale Phillip Nordblad, age 63 of North Platte, passed away Tuesday September 25, 2018 at Great Plains Health.

Dale was born October 17, 1954 in Renton, WA to Irvin Gene and Sandra Dee (Soderquist) Nordblad.  He attended Renton High School and worked as a carpenter for 20 years before moving to North Platte.  He was a man with many titles: loving son, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He had many friends and will be missed by all.

Dale is survived by his mother Sandra; daughters Shannon Nordblad and Rachelle Nordblad; grandchildren Monique, Tazsanay, Jordan, Isaiah, Elijah, Katie, Kaden, Camren, Julian, JayLee; great grandchildren AnnaLee, Dylann, Jrae; and brother David (Elizabeth) Nordblad.

He was preceded in death by his father Irvin; and brother Daniel.

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 held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday October 2, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home 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 1, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.