Dr. Bernie Doyle, 82, died July 16, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas.
He was born in Laramie, Wyo., on May 20, 1930, to Bill and Emily Doyle. They moved to North Platte when he was 3. He attended St. Patrick’s schools and joined the Navy at 16 by making his own birth certificate. He took correspondence courses and graduated with his Saint Patrick’s class in 1948. After his three-year enlistment, he attended the University of Nebraska and graduated sixth in his class from Dental School. He was a Board Certified Periodontist. He then joined the United States Air Force and was commissioned as a Dental Officer serving in Vietnam. He was a combat decorated veteran who was awarded the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, Vietnamese Honor Medal and the Cross of Valor. He retired as a Colonel in 1976 and became a professor at the University of Texas.
He attended the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland, and earned his medical degree at age 71. He volunteered with Doctors Without Borders around the world. In 2006 he received the University of Nebraska Alumni Achievement Award and in 2007 became the National President of the World War II Underage Military Veterans.
He is survived by his wife, Marianne, of San Antonio, Texas; his son, Mike (Liam), of Vietnam; his daughter, Kathy Edgin (Wendell), of San Antonio, Texas, and four grandchildren; and his sister, Dorothy Fugate, of North Platte.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Joe and Bob Doyle; and sister, Trish Doyle.
Burial will be at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas, with full military honors.
The United State Military is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Valerie Grace Coleman, 29, of North Platte, passed away July 20, 2012, at her home.
She was born March 14, 1983, in North Platte to James and Carol Vedder West. She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 2000.
She worked at various jobs before she found the job she loved at the North Platte Opportunity Center. She loved the guys she worked for and enjoyed her job so much. On Feb. 10, she married Steven Coleman Jr., and became a wonderful second mom to Molly and Gage.
Valerie loved to read, especially Stephen King novels; watch stock car racing; and watch the TV show “House.” She also enjoyed scary movies and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Steven Coleman Jr., of North Platte; children, Molly and Gage Coleman, of North Platte; parents, James and Carol West, of North Platte; sisters, Sheenan (Eric) Meacham and Carrie West, both of North Platte; brother, Jason West, of North Platte; Grandmother, Francis Vedder, of North Platte; mother- and father-in-law, Jennifer (Steven) Coleman Sr., of North Platte; sister-in-law, Kellie Coleman, of Minnesota; and a nephew Cyler Meacham of North Platte.
She was preceded in death by grandparents, Delbert and Grace West; and Verlin Vedder.
A memorial has been established to the Bambino Baseball League or the North Platte Opportunity Center, and online condolences may be made at www.adamsswanson.com.
Services will be at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 25, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Raymond K. Stapp, 79 of Gothenburg, passed away July 19, 2012, at the Lexington Regional Health Center.
Raymond was born Jan. 22, 1933, at Cozad to Roy and Bessie (Crouse) Stapp, Sr. Ray was a graduate of Cozad High School.
Following his schooling, Ray worked as a farm hand for a few years, before entering the U.S. Army in 1953. Ray was stationed in Germany during the service, and following his discharge he returned to Cozad. Ray farmed with his brother Kenneth for many years, north of Cozad. Ray was passionate about the farming and ranching lifestyle, and he enjoyed it for over 55 years, retiring in 2005.
Ray was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt. He took great pride in the obedience and training of his Labrador retrievers that he would always take hunting with him. He also enjoyed time spent around horses and cattle, which was in-cumbent upon his line of work. Ray had earned his pilot’s license, and absolutely loved spending time in the air flying small planes. He was also a proud member of the Masons.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth; two sisters, Aileen Wilcox and Violet Power; two sisters-in-law, Cleo and Goldie.
Survivors include his brother, Roy Stapp, Jr., of Omaha; nieces and nephews, Stacy (Tim) Easterday, of Cozad, Linda Toberer, of Daphne, Ala., Ann Thompson, of Mobile, Ala., Steven (Kris) Stapp, of Omaha, Rebecca (Gary) Kline, of Aurora, Ill., Rolanda “Lannie” Mees, of Powell, Wyo., Vickie Sanders, of Thermopolis, Wyo., Timothy (Peggy) Power, of Cody, Wyo.; and special friend, Marilyn Cheever, of Gothenburg.
Services will be on at 2 p.m., on Wednesday, July 25, at the Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad with Pastor Doug Smith officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Cozad Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, from 1-8 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.
A memorial has been established. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.

Norma L. Marshall, 86, of Elm Creek died July 17, 2012, at St. Luke’s Good Samaritan Village in Kearney.
She was born May 1, 1926, in Elm Creek to Harold L. and Mary E. (Strickler) Mapes. She grew up in Elm Creek and graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1944. She then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.
On Oct. 1, 1946, she married Richard T. “Dick” Marshall in Elm Creek. The couple farmed south of Elm Creek for 50 years. They moved to Elm Creek in 1970.
She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Elm Creek, the United Methodist Women, Garden Club and attended Coffee Club for 55 years.
Survivors include a son, Richard H (Lee) Marshall, of Elm Creek; a daughter, Mary (Lynn) Swartwood, of Hershey; granddaughters, Monica (Gregg) Fear, of Hershey, and great grandchildren, Tyrel and Cody, Ann (Neil) Hinrichsen, of Elm Creek, and great-grandchildren, Emilee and Lane, Amy (Mark Gillming), of Goodland, Kan., and great-grandchildren, Dillon and Nathan, Pat (Ryan) Hellriegel, of Elm Creek, and great-grandchildren, Ava and Ashlyn and Sara Marshall of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandsons, Dustin (Cindy) Swartwood, of Avondale, Ariz., and great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Kellee, Jake and Draven, Richard “Pete” (Alyssa) Marshall, of Minden, and great-grandchild, Katherine, Heath (Patricia) Getty, of Elm Creek, and great-grandchildren, Steven, Darin, Elizabeth, Havyn, Chloe and Memphis.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999; daughter and son-in-law; Nancy and Dan Getty, grandson; Jarrod Getty and daughter-in-law; Rhonda Marshall.
Services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 23, at the United Methodist Church in Elm Creek. The Rev. Steve Smith will officiate and burial will be at Williamsburg Cemetery south of Elm Creek. Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, July 22, from at the United Methodist Church in Elm Creek or prior to services on Monday.
Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church in Elm Creek or to the Elm Creek Emergency Unit. A message of condolence may be left at www.hlmkfuneral.com. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements.

Orvin Duane “O.D.” Golden, 78, a long-time resident of North Platte, died Nov. 21, 2011, at his home in Zimmerman, Minn., surrounded by his family.
Duane was born Oct. 26, 1933, to Orvin and Rea (Hagemeister) Golden in Sidney.
Duane served in the Marines on the USS St. Paul from 1954-57. He married Marlene Larson on June 27, 1957. They lived in Sidney and North Platte.
He is survived by his wife; three children; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Duane worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years. He loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed cooking, gardening, oil painting and woodworking. He was an avid history buff. O. D. was a great storyteller and he enjoyed his life and family.
Duane and his wife moved to Minnesota in 2002. He shared nine full years of life in a place that he loved.
In honoring Duane’s wishes, his family will have a memorial service at 1 p.m. on July 28 in Zimmerman, Minn., at the Struthers’ family home.
Friends and family are encouraged to attend and bring or send pictures and/or written memories to be shared at the service. These will be placed in a family memorial book. Please send them to Teri Struther at 8600 261st Ave. NW, Zimmerman MN 55398.

Lori Ann Dougherty, 43, of Cozad, NE formerly of North Platte, NE died Wednesday, July 18, 2012, at the Golden Living Center in Cozad.

Lori was born February 2, 1969, to Harlan Harold and Shirley Ann Floro Herrick at North Platte where she grew up. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1988. Lori worked for Social Services before going to work with the North Platte Opportunity Center. She worked there until 2007 when she entered the Golden Living Center in Cozad.

Lori was a member of the North Platte Berean Church. She enjoyed her family, books, movies, chocolates and root beer to the very end. She liked to read and play Bingo at the nursing home. Lori was always a very positive person.

Lori is survived by her father, Harlan Herrick, of North Platte; four sisters, Donna (Mike) Coleman, of Hershey, NE, Sharon (David) Christensen, of Papillion, NE, Deborah (Robert) Bostwick and Cindy (Perry) Hall, of North Platte; three brothers, Harlan Lee Herrick, Daniel (Jacque) Herrick and Randy Herrick, all of North Platte; a son, Dylan Kenney, of Council Bluffs, IA; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and other family.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Herrick; and her grandparents, Lee and Mae Herrick and Alpha and Doc Floro.

Funeral service will be 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2012, at the North Platte Berean Church with Pastor John Stone officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Hospice Room at the Golden Living Center in Cozad. Visitation will be 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore. Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com with Odean Colonial Chapel At C & Sycamore in charge of arrangements.