Leland Eugene Williams, 67, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 in North Platte, NE. Leland was born October 6, 1950 in Broken Bow to Clarence and Frances “Vicky” (McClernon) Williams. He lived on a ranch near Melbourne before moving to Stapleton until age 8, and then to North Platte. Leland graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 1968. He joined the Army and served from July 1970 through July 1973. He went on to serve in the National Guard through June 1980. Leland worked as a Paramedic and Fireman for the North Platte Fire Department. He then went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement. He loved riding his Harley on short trips with friends and also attending many Sturgis rallies. He was a member of the Platte River Sportsmen’s Club, a member of the Twin Rivers Chapter of North Platte, a member of the American Motorcycle Association (AMA), and a 10 year member of the Harley Owners Group (HOG). He also loved spending time with his family and enjoyed going to the range.

Leland is survived by daughter Laurie (Jesse) Polivka of Lincoln; brother Keith (Linda) Williams of North Platte; grandchildren Nicole Polivka of Mitchell, Jaret Polivka of Lincoln, and Trevor Polivka of Lincoln; niece Rebecca (Kale) Merklin of Gretna; Dillon Frosh of North Platte and Taylor Merklin of Gretna; and best friend Tom Ryschon. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Frances “Vicky” Williams.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com . Funeral services will be at 11:00a.m. Friday June 29, 2018 at the Adam Swanson Funeral Home with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson with military honors. Visitation will be from noon until 8:00p.m. Thursday June 28, 2018 with Family Receiving Friends from 5:00 until 7:00p.m. at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home.

Sharon K. Parker Kinsinger, 78, of North Platte, passed away June 23, 2018 at North Platte Care Center. She was born June 11, 1940 to Elden and Eva Parker at North Platte.  She grew up in North Platte and graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “58” as the valedictorian.  She attended college at McCook Community College. Sharon married Sam R. Kinsinger, Sr. on April 18, 1998.  Sharon loved life and dearly loved her family. She loved all animals, especially her cats and kittens. She wanted all animals to have good homes and she was very active in Pawsitve Partners.

Sharon had many dear friends and enjoyed being involved in the Buffalo Bill Kiwanas, Jones Girls Investment Club, her bunco group and her sorority, Beta Sigma Phi, which she was a member of for many years.  She always had a smile for everyone and was joy to be with.

She was employed as a bookkeeper for the Dept. of Roads, at Clark Hard Printing and then at Economy Glass for many years. Before retiring she was the head bookkeeper for Pro-Printing Graphic, Inc. from 1990 until 2010.  Her dear friend Edy Patterson said she was the “Best Bookkeeper Ever”.

She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Sam; step children, Sandy (John) Rowland, Joyce (Lee) McConahay, Sam (Dawn) Kinsinger, Jr; 8 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and many cousins.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Services will be 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Steve Berke officiating. Burial will follow at North Platte Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 27 from 1 – 7 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Ricky Dale Douglas, 62, of Lincoln, formerly of North Platte, passed away June 3, 2018 at The Woods House in Lincoln, where he lived for 17 years.

He will be joining his family in that are in heaven, his father, Norman “Pete” Douglas; mother, Alice “Vi” Grim; brothers, Michael Douglas, Jon Paul Douglas and Gerry Alan Grim.

He leaves behind, his brother, Terry (Frankie) Douglas; sisters, Laura Douglas Smith, Becky (David Walsh) Haldorsen, Chris (Mark Fagan) Stoddard and Robin Rosenboom; sister-in-law, Verna Douglas; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Cremation was chosen.  Memorial services will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 30, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Inurnment will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Eric I Wright, 49, of Omaha, formerly of North Platte, passed away June 20, 2018 at home.  Eric was born in Omaha, March 24, 1969.  He graduated from North Platte High School with the class of “87”.  He attended UNL and received a bachelor’s degree in History.

He is preceded in death by his father, Edward I Wright; and grandparents, Cleve and Burnice Dickinson.

Eric is survived by his mother, Marilyn (Andy Knepp) Harris; brother, Kevin (Darcy) Wright of Washington; nephew, Brennan Wright; niece, Megan Wright; aunts and uncles, Wanda (Eddy) Rosencutter, Janet (Paul) Cox, and Iris (Mark) Lloyd; 10 cousins; and many friends.  He will be missed by everyone that knew him.

A memorial has been established in his memory.  Cremation was chosen.   Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 16, 2018 at the North Platte Cemetery.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Garry Ray Dodge, 76, of North Platte, NE passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his home from complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis.  He was born February 19, 1942 at Callaway, NE to Ernest and Rose (Sladky) Dodge.  He grew up and attended school in Callaway, NE.  Garry married the love of his life, Karen Leibhart on January 21, 1961.  To this union three children were born, Debra, Susan, and Garry Jr.

Garry worked many years around Callaway.  He began his career on the Union Pacific Railroad in May of 1969 as an engineer and was also Road Foreman of Engineers for nine years.  Garry retired in 1995 with medical issues.  He still enjoyed telling railroad stories and missed all of his co-workers.

In his retirement he was able to enjoy family and especially his grandkids whom he loved dearly.  He loved telling them stories, he was quite the story teller and the grandkids were a good audience whether the stories were true or not.  For anyone that knew Garry or even crossed paths with him, he always had a corny joke to make you smile.

What a talented man he was.  Garry could fix anything, build anything, he was an excellent carpenter and was a very hard-working man.  He helped anyone that needed help and loved Nebraska Football games.  Garry was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.  His family was his life.  He loved his home at the lake.  You never saw Garry in the last few years that he didn’t have a book in his hand.  He loved puzzles, crossword, scratch tickets, and Texas Hold’em.  If anyone mentioned gambling, he was ready to go!  His other favorite things to do were pitching horseshoes, fishing with the grandkids, and metal detecting because he always knew he would find a treasure.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 plus years, Karen of North Platte; daughters, Debra Dodge and Susan Yager both of North Platte; son, Garry Dodge Jr. and Monica of North Platte; grandchildren, Jason Haines and Calley, Jeremy Haines and Riley, Logan (Mackenzie) Yager, Melissa Dodge, Christian Dodge, and Cory Dodge; great-grandchildren, Shelby, Faith, Ava, Daelynn, and Will; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Larry; brothers, Ernie, Dean, and Wayne; sister-in-law, Gerry; father and mother-in-law, June and Ilene Leibhart; sister-in-law, Deanna Harriman; and nephews, Dennis and Duane Harriman.

Memorials may be made in his memory and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home with the Reverend Jeremy Rinke officiating.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving friends 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.