Nancy Gaylene Albrecht, age 60, of North Platte, passed away Tuesday August 14, 2018 at Great Plains Health. Cremation was chosen and private family services will be held at a later date. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Phyllis Jean Shavlik, age 79 of North Platte, died August 15, 2018 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE. Cremation was chosen. Family services will be at a later date at the Episcopal Church of Our Savior in North Platte. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Ronald Edward Johanson, 61, of North Platte passed away August 13, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Regional Medical Center in Lincoln.
Ron was born September 13, 1956 in North Platte, NE to Glen Edward and Cherry “Charmaine” (Wells) Johanson. He attended elementary school in North Platte prior to the family moving to the farm near Stapleton, NE where he graduated from high school in 1975. Ron then attended Chadron State College until 1978. He was involved in sales his entire life. He enjoyed people and made it a priority to make sure they were treated fairly and taken care of. Ron never met a stranger and helped anyone in need. His joys were hunting and fishing and especially time spent with his grandchildren. He loved Christmas, which he always tried to make extra special for the grandkids. Ron also enjoyed coin collecting, reading and writing. He had countless short stories that he had written about life, family, friends, hunting and fishing and he had a way of making the reader feel like you were right there with him on those adventures. Ron was a Mason, a Shriner, a member of the local Eagles and a member of the Lincoln County Coin Club. He enjoyed making people laugh and he treated everyone the same. If you knew him, he was always teasing or playing a practical joke on someone.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Charmaine Johanson; and an infant sister, Angela.
Ron is survived by his love of 27 years, Rhonda Richards; sons, Cory (Ashley) Johanson of North Platte, NE, Ryan Pierce of Kearney, NE, and T.J. (Tonya) Pierce of Centennial, CO; daughter, Erin (Tim Atchison) Johanson of North Platte, NE; grandchildren Cash, Karlee and Kyson Johanson, Madison and Ellie Pierce, Max and Felix Pierce and Aurora and Arick “Amos” Atchison; sister, Melanie (Rex) Black of Spencer, NE; and numerous other family members.
Memorials are suggested to the North Platte Shrine Club and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2018 at First United Methodist Church in North Platte with Rev. Dr. Douglas Delp officiating. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday August 17, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Faye Catherine Lundeen, 95, of North Platte passed away August 11, 2018 at Great Plains Health. She was born on January 29, 1923 in Creston, NE to Leonard and Hazel (Decker) Hamel. She grew up in Creston, NE and graduated with the class of 1940 from Plainview High School. Faye attended Wayne State College where she pursued a Business Degree. Faye and Francis Ralph (Bud) Lundeen were married in Plainview, NE August 15, 1943. Faye worked in the Civil Service in Omaha while Bud served in the Army Air Force during World War II. After Bud’s discharge the family lived in Milbank, SD until 1968 when they moved to North Platte, NE. They bought Simon Sheet Metal Company which evolved into Lundeen’s Mechanical. After Bud’s death, their sons Bob and Doug Lundeen continued in the business.
Faye loved playing the piano, giving lessons for many people in Milbank. One of her all-time highlights was playing for Ronald Reagan when he visited North Platte. Music was her passion and she continued to play the piano through her final days. She was also involved as President of the National Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Auxiliary, along with North Platte Business Woman of the Year, various other organizations and was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Faye is survived by daughter, Janie Sogioka of North Platte; son, Robert (Sandra) Lundeen of North Platte. Grandchildren, Jeffrey (Tammy) Janson of Seattle, WA, Laurie (Charles) Janson-Arteberry of Fort Collins, CO; Lisa Janson of San Diego, CA; Christina (Steve) Smith of Golden, CO; Jennifer (Prestin) Read of Omaha, NE; Brandon Lundeen of Quantico, VA; Zachary (Missy) Lundeen of Dallas, TX and Ryan (fiancée Erin) Lundeen of Omaha, NE. Great-grandchildren Jeffrey (J.J.) Janson, Jr.; Asianna Janson; Kevon Wade Janson; Ty Janson; Josh Meredith; Stella Smith; Scarlett Read, Tucker Read; and Brecken Lundeen. Nieces Donna Jelso of Dallas, TX and Roberta Richter of Omaha, NE.
Faye was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Douglas Ralph Lundeen, great-grandson Sutton Robert Smith, son-in-law Carl Sogioka, and brother and sister-in-law Robert and Dorothy Hamel.
Final services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, August 18, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will be in the North Platte City Cemetery immediately following the service. Visitation will be Friday 4-8 pm with the family receiving friends from 6-8 pm at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Autism Society of Nebraska, North Platte Network, PO Box 83559, Lincoln, NE 68501-3559.
Virginia Marie Waechter, 94, of North Platte, departed this life on August 14, 2018 at Great Plains Health. Rosary will be 7:00p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, with family receiving friends, prior to the rosary.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 17, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with The Reverend Josh Brown and The Reverend Mark Seiker as con-celebrants. Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens.
Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are requested for the “Jim Waechter Memorial Scholarship” at Chadron State Foundation, 1000 Main, Chadron, NE 69337. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.
Larry W. Thomas, 55, of North Platte, passed away August 14, 2018 at Great Plains Health. Cremation was chosen. Family services will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
James Lee Keller, 68, of North Platte, died at his home on March 28, 2018. Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Episcopal Church of Our Savior with Father Jeffrey Nelson officiating. Internment will follow in the Hyannis Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
Enid Marlene LaRue, age 96 of Sutherland, passed away Thursday August 9, 2018 at Sutherland Care Center.
Enid was born June 29, 1922 in North Platte, NE to Alfred Jess and Gertie Maude (Calkins) Anderson. She graduated from McPherson County High School in 1941 and then moved to North Platte. She married Archie Ridenour on October 28, 1941 and to this union 3 children were born, Rodney, Rosalee Kay and Marilyn Rae. She married Frank “Bud” Larue on January 28, 1956. Enid was an independent person with a strong work ethic who was always taking care of her family.
Enid is survived by her husband Bud of Sutherland, NE; son Rodney (Karen) Ridenour of Sutherland, NE; grandchildren Eric Ridenour of Thedford, Rogina Ridenour of North Platte, Candi Myers of North Platte, and Trevor (Amber) Perkins of Oceanside, CA; 10 great- and several step-great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, other extended family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Gertie Anderson; daughters Rosalee Kay and Marilyn Rae; and brothers Jack, Leon, Keith, Gene and Neil, who was killed in action during WWII; and sister Iris.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen, and private family graveside services will be held at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Floyd Sheets, age 88 of North Platte, passed away Thursday August 9, 2018 at Great Plains Health.
Robert was born July 11, 1930 in Arnold, NE to Sherman and Grace (Bassett) Sheets. His family moved to North Platte when he was 10 years old and he attended Roosevelt Grade School, then Cody Grade School, moving on to the 7th and 8th grade Junior High School in downtown North Platte, and finally to North Platte Senior High School. He married Joan Cornell on August 8, 1948 and to this union 3 children were born, Patricia Kay, Susan Joan, and James Robert. He worked for Krispy Krust Bakery for a year and then went to work for Sunshine Dairy, later known as Fairmont’s, and stayed for 27 years. In 1972, Robert married Margaret “Maggie” Long in Stapleton, NE. In 1976 he went into partnership with Bob Carpenter, purchasing Frontier Resort, where he worked until his retirement in 1992. Robert, known as Bob to many who knew him, was active in the Frontier Resort Association. He enjoyed life at the lake and helping others. His interests and hobbies included woodworking, collecting antique wrenches and tools, gardening, and traveling. He made friends all over the United States when he went to antique and tool shows.
Bob is survived by his children Patricia Nitsch of Omaha, NE, Susan Atchison of Denver, CO, James (Ruth) Sheets of North Platte; grandchildren Justin (Sandra) Nitsch, Travis (Maddie) Nitsch, Tyler Nitsch, Felicia (Ty) Harrison, Angie (Doug) Garcia, Jade Atchison, Aspen Atchison, Jim Jr. (DeAnna) Sheets, Mike (Katie) Sheets; 15 great grandchildren; brothers Dee Sheets, Larry (Donice) Sheets; sister-in-law Martha Houpt; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maggie; parents Sherm and Grace Sheets; sister Sally Jochum; brother Darrell Sheets; mother and father-in-law Allen and Victoria Long; sisters-in-law Patricia Sheets and Marjean Main.
Memorials are suggested to the Salvation Army and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, August 13, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday August 12, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Jean Mares, 81, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Great Plains Health on Thursday, August 9, 2018.
Barbara was born in Cheyenne, WY, on January 12, 1937, to James and Lena (Logan) Waggoner. She grew up in Cheyenne where she attended Catholic school.
On October 16, 1954, Barbara was united in marriage to Jack Larry Mares in Cheyenne and the couple was blessed with four children. They lived in Cheyenne until Jack was transferred to North Platte with his job on the railroad. Barbara stayed home with the children and enjoyed being a mother and wife.
She liked going to the theater and had traveled extensively. She also helped with many dinners at Holy Spirit Catholic Church and loved eating out. Barbara played in two card groups and enjoyed spending time with her friends, the Angel Group. She belonged to Without a Spouse and Golden Girls and recently rejoined St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Barbara is survived by her children, Mark (Deanna) Mares, of Hollywood Beach, CA, Debra (Steve) Shaner, of Manhattan, KS, Patti (Homer) Bartholomew, of North Platte and Michelle Mares (Jim Abrahamson), of West Warwick, RI; grandson, Adam Shaner, of Valhalla, NY; brothers, James, Jr. and Richard Waggoner; as well as other family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and parents, James, Sr. and Lena Waggoner.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, August 13, 2018, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Josh Brown officiating. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The casket will be closed. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com. or prior to services at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Goodfellow Shoe Fund. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
