Anna M. Tucker, age 83, of North Platte, died August 20, 2012 at Linden Court surrounded by her family. She was born on October 16, 1928 in North Platte to Nickolas and Mary (Karn) Walz.
Anna grew up between North Platte and Stapleton and graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in 1946. After graduation, Anna completed her Lab Technical training in Chicago. On August 8, 1953, she married Robert Tucker in North Platte. The couple made their home in North Platte where Anna was a Lab Technician at Internal Medicine until she retired.
Anna was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, was president of Altar Society at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, a member of School Board at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Ann enjoyed her weekly rosary group for many years. She and Lillian Hare ran the kitchen at the County Fair for several years.
Survivors include her husband, Robert of North Platte; six children, Geri (Jerry) Hepp of Lincoln, Monsignor Robert Tucker of Lincoln, Mary (Gary) Kuehl of Littleton, CO, John (Donna) Tucker of Lincoln, Jim (Linda) Tucker of Lincoln, and Carol (Bill) Zakavec of Arvada, CO; 14 grandchildren, Mike, Chuck, and Johnny Mann, Kristin & Kimberly Kuehl, Adam & Jack Tucker, Alana Tucker, Katelyn Tucker, Kylie Tucker, Lynsey Tucker, Sara Tucker, and Joshua and Jenna Zakavec; and numerous other family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Hildegarde Walz, an infant brother; and nephew, Michael Walz. Memorials may be established to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, North Platte Catholic School Endowment or the Catholic Social Services. Online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Monday August 27, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 28, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Friday, noon until 6:00 Saturday and Sunday and 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Cora Evelyn Devine, 87, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died August 20, 2012 at Stone Hearth Estates in Gothenburg, NE.
She was born February 28, 1925 in Gothenburg, NE, daughter of James and Grace (Seimering) Gray.
Cora’s father died when she was seven years old and her family lived in Gothenburg until her mother married Ralph Helberg. The family then lived north of Brady later moving to Callaway. Cora then lived with Roy & Mable Nichols so she could graduate from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1943. She married Morris Devine on January 29, 1945, and they made their home north of Cozad until moving north of Gothenburg to her family’s land. Morris and Cora worked hard making the land into their home of 67 years. Cora helped Morris on the farm as well as raising their four children, Ron, Brad, Tim and Linda. She still found time to enjoy herself at birthday club, neighborhood coffee club, teaching Sunday School, Bible School, and the church quilters. Cora could always be found embroidering or sewing something. There was always coffee brewing and something good to eat when you stopped by the house.
Cora was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and will be missed deeply.
Survivors include her husband Morris, three sons – Ron (Charlene) Devine, Brad (Jackie) Devine, Tim (Roxie) Devine; daughter – Linda (Nick) Swan; 12 grandchildren – Kelli (Rod) Mattson, Kristi Phillipson, Charity Hilton, Andy (Holly Turner) Devine, Carla Devine, Dusty (Amy Manley) Devine, Jake (Janell) Ritz, Luke Ritz, Timari Devine, Mandy (Brett) Eddie, Tyler (Ainsley) Swan, Charity Hilton; 16 great grandchildren – Colter, Chaleigh, Cadie Mattson, Emma and Brody Phillipson, Kylie Devine, Tyler and Jacob Devine, Kennedy and Cooper Ritz, Kharissa, Kael, Karryn Eddie, Emery and Drake Swan, Jaxon Earll; step-sister Bel Kubicka; along with extended family and friends.
Cora was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, granddaughter Markie Rae Devine, step-brothers Stan Helberg, Roy Helberg, Roland Helberg and step-sister Eleanor Nelson.
Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Thursday, August 23, 2012 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, with the family present from 6-8.
Funeral Services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church, August 24, 2012 at 10:30 am with Pastor Don Wilken officiating.
Interment will follow in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.
Memorials may be given to the Zion Lutheran Church, 77191 HWY 47, Gothenburg, NE 69138 or Central Plains Hospice, PO Box 108, Cozad, NE 69130. To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com.

MaKenna DiAnne Walters, age 8, of North Platte, passed away August 19, 2012 at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock, Arkansas. MaKenna was born August 2, 2004 in North Platte to Steven and Jill Hoffman Walters. She was a first grader at Hall School. MaKenna was an independent, feisty, strong little girl with a stubborn streak. She loved soccer and school and enjoyed writing. After spending time in the hospital she had decided she wanted to become a nurse at “her” Omaha Children’s Hospital. MaKenna loved spending time with family and friends, especially her grandparents. She loved shoes and would wear anyone’s!
Survivors include her parents, Steven and Jill Walters of North Platte; brother, Mitchell Walters of North Platte; grandparents, Michael and Beverly Gardner, Richard and Ruth Hoffman and Eldon and Janice Walters all of North Platte; great-grandparents, Richard and Mildred Hoffman of Grand Island and Betty Gardner of North Platte; godparents, Michael and Marcie Morrell of North Platte; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Floyd and Alice Barnes, Wayne and Maxine Goodenberger, James Gardner and John and Audra Walters.
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church with the Reverend Dan Reimer officiating. Burial will be in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday and 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Friday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Bethel Evangelical Free Church on Friday.

Deborah L. Simants, age 48, of North Platte, passed away August 19, 2012 at her home. Deb was born August 3, 1964 in North Platte to Julio Candy and Mary G. (Gutierrez) Silos. She grew up in North Platte and attended North Platte High School, then married David Simants. Deb worked at the 6th Street Deli for many years and was also employed at the North Platte Country Club. She was an excellent cook who loved music, dancing, movies and shopping. She was an excellent decorator and housekeeper. She loved her family very much, especially her nieces, nephews, and her grandchildren, treating them all as her own.
Survivors include her mother, Mary Silos of North Platte; daughter, Amber (fiancé, Anthony McIntosh) Silos of North Platte; fiancé, Randy Mills of North Platte; siblings, Marlene (Steve) Watkins of Aurora, CO, Sandy Lee of North Carolina, Julie Silos of Steamboat Springs, CO, Freda (Michael) Silos, Sebastian Silos, Michael Silos, Tony Hornelas all of North Platte, Tommy Gutierrez of Oklahoma, Carmen (Baldamero) Castillo of Dallas, TX, Adam (Deb) Silos of North Platte, and Candy Silos III of North Platte; grandchildren, Tre’sha McIntosh and Elijah McIntosh both of North Platte; and her many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.C. Silos; nephew, Anthony Hornelas; grandparents, Atanacio and Antonia Gutierrez and Candelario and Florencia Silos; In-laws, Priscilla and Jack Lovelace; siblings, Ismael Fred Hornelas and Sarah Silos.
Memorials may be made in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2012 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Major Jason Poff officiating. Burial will follow at the Riverview Cemetery in Sutherland. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Don L. Peterson, 80, of Cozad, passed away Aug. 17, 2012, at the Cozad Community Hospital.
Don was born on June 24, 1932, north of Gothenburg in Custer County to Harry Lyle Peterson and Mabel Concordia Maline Peterson. Don attended elementary school at New Hope School and then graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1950.
Don then farmed with his father and brothers, Gene and Duane. In 1953 he spent two years in the United States Army. He served his country in Austria with the occupational force until May 1955.
On May 26, 1957, Don married Margilu Ellen Anderson and they made their home in the New Hope Community.
As a young man, Don accepted the Lord as his personal Savior when attending services at the Gothenburg Baptist Church. He was a member of the New Hope Evangelical Free Church where he served as Church Chairman, Sunday School Superintendent, Middle School Youth Group Leader and Sunday School Teacher.
He was a member of the Custer County Extension Board and a member of the Youth for Christ Board in North Platte. He was the Secretary of the New Hope School District No. 153 for many years. He was a 4-H Leader for the New Hope Buddies Livestock Club. Don enjoyed helping with the county fair and the Spanneth 4-H Club which had livestock shows together. Don enjoyed the men’s fellowship meetings at the Seva Dahl Church and Singspiration at Tallin Church. Don enjoyed all his friends while owning the Daylight Donut Shop in Cozad for 18 years. He attended the Cozad Bible Church. Don enjoyed his children and grandchildren with their many activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Barbara Kay; and older brother, Gene.
Survivors include his wife, Margilu, of Cozad; his daughter, Julie (Chuck) of Manhattan, Kan.; his son, Jeff (Paula), of Seward; and son, Kurt (Christine), of Rockford, Minn.; his eight grandchildren, Kalen, Keith, Amanda, Daniel, Abby, Emily, Lexi, and Adam; and his brother, Duane (Lavonne) Peterson, of Gothenburg; sister, JoAnn (Boyd) Phillippi, of Cozad; sister-in-law, Janey Peterson, of Lincoln; and brother-in-law, Dr. Ted (Shirley) Anderson, of Lincoln; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorials are suggested to the Cozad Bible Church or New Hope Evangelical Free Church, Gothenburg. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.
Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 22, at the Cozad Bible Church with Pastor J.C. Calhoun officiating. Burial with military honors will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell.
Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m., today, at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m.
Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad is in charge of arrangements.

Mildred “Midge” Esther McIntosh, 99, of North Platte, passed away Aug. 17, 2012, at Linden Court.
She was born July 31, 1913, in Central City to August and Johanna Siercks Wagner. She attended Central City public schools and graduated from Central City High School with the Class of 1932.
She married Reuben McIntosh on Feb. 20, 1934. They were married 64 years before he passed in 1998. The couple lived in Grand Island before moving to North Platte in 1949. Reuben worked on the railroad, while Midge raised Gordon “Jerry,” and kept house. She worked for many years at Leo’s Flowers and Margie’s Pantry Shelf.
Midge enjoyed cooking, sewing and making quilts. She made the best homemade coconut cream pie. She always had a smile on her face and she loved being with her family.
She is survived by her son, Gordon “Jerry” (Dona) McIntosh, of North Platte; four grandchildren, Chris (Punky) Poff, of LaCenter, Wash., and Robert (Jo Ellen) McIntosh, Kim Sorrells and Ranelle Bailey, all of North Platte; nine great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and 14 brothers and sisters.
A memorial has been established and online condolences may be made at carpentermemorial.com.
Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 21, at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., Monday, August 20, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas C. Bowman, age 79 of Ogallala, passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2012 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Rosary and Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at St. Luke’s Catholic Church with Fr. Bob Chamberlain and Fr. Bryan Ernest as concelebrants. Committal services with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. (CDT) at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell, Nebraska. Casual dress is encourage to all those attending Tom’s services.
Tom was born December 1, 1932 at Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Carl and Mary (Schrader) Bowman. He attended schools in Ogallala and later graduated from St. Patrick’s High School in Sidney, Nebraska. He was a member of the Nebraska National Guard and later enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving as a Military Policeman and a radio operator. He married Sarah Curtis on July 26, 1954 at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. The couple moved to Ogallala to make their home after Tom’s discharge in 1955.
Tom had been employed at various construction jobs and also worked at the Ogallala Community Hospital in the maintenance department. He was a longtime member of St. Luke’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus and ushered at the church for many years. Tom had been a member of the Ogallala Optimist Club, the VFW and the Military Order of the Cooties, The Ogallala Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge and the Eagles Club, the American Legion and the 40 and 8. He had also been an EMT and a member of the Dive Recovery Team and served as a lifeguard and swim instructor. He enjoyed foot, football, family and friends and playing cards at the Senior Center. He loved being a member of the Ogallala Community and enjoyed volunteering his time and talents in any way he could.
He is survived by two sons, Theodore C. Bowman of Ogallala and Curtis V. and wife Beth A. Johnson- Bowman of Arizona; and many other cousins and relatives including Jack and Marlene Chamberlain and family, Fr. Bob Chamberlain, Don Schrader and Don King. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Sarah.
A memorial has been established to the Keith County Senior Center in his memory. Online condolences may be sent at gubserfuneralhome.com. Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation. Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kathryn (Katie) Leth passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Linden Court in North Platte. She was born August 8, 1924 in North Platte, where she lived her entire life. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1942. She worked for more than 45 years at General Adjustment Bureau in North Platte as a secretary and insurance adjustor. Katie had a passion for sports and music. She was very accomplished at golf, softball, and especially bowling. She was the winner of three state bowling championships and was president of the Nebraska state WBA from 1956 to 1966. In 1990 she was inducted into the Nebraska Bowling Hall of Fame. She was a dedicated fan and lifetime supporter of the Metropolitan Opera.
Katie was a dearly loved Aunt to her many nieces and nephews. You could always count on her for a smile, a witty quip, and a mint. She is survived by her sister Harriett and loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Anna (nee Bostwick) Leth, her brother Charles (Bud) Leth, and her lifetime friend Hazel Stenger.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 23, 2012 at the First
Evangelical Lutheran Church with Marcia Dorn A.I.M. officiating. A reception will follow at the same location. Inurnment will follow at North Platte Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Register book signing will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at Adams and Swanson which is in charge of arrangements.