Obituaries – Page 48 – North Platte Post Archive

Verlyn F. Stahl

Posted on June 6, 2018

Verlyn F. Stahl, 83, of Paxton, passed away peacefully June 2, 2018, at the Sutherland Care Center.

Verlyn was born on Oct. 30, 1934, in Paxton to Fred and Alvina (Hahn) Stahl. Verlyn grew up in Paxton and attended Paxton Public Schools, graduating in 1952. While in school Verlyn participated in football, basketball, track and baseball.

Verlyn served in the U.S. Army in Germany with the 69th Signal Company. While there, he received the National Defense Service designation, Sharp Shooter medal and Good Conduct Medal with an honorable discharge on Feb. 21, 1956.

On May 25, 1956, Verlyn was united in marriage to Donna Suhr at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paxton. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Michael and Steven. On May 25, 2018, Verlyn and Donna celebrated 62 years of marriage.

Verlyn was employed by Nebraska Public Power District for 40 years. During weekends, he also served as part-time deputy marshall for Paxton, and he served 10 years as a part-time deputy in the Keith County Sheriff’s Department. In 1973, he was designated by Nebraska Governor, J. James Exon as a deputy state sheriff.

Verlyn and his wife, Donna were avid motorcycle enthusiasts. They traveled to many states during the summer months as well as belonging to an area group of other motorcycle riders that met at different locations in the area for dinner.

Verlyn is a lifetime member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Paxton. He assisted in school activities, Special Olympics, served on the village board, was fire chief, served on the cemetery board and was a lifetime member of the American Legion. Verlyn was always involved in the Paxton community and was proud when he and Donna were chosen as the grand marshals of the Paxton Labor Day Parade.

Veryln was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Alvina Stahl; father and mother-in-law, Walt and Marie Suhr; and his two sons, Michael and Steve.

Survivors include his wife, Donna; sister, DeEtta Hartman of Cozad; nephew, Douglas (Sharon) Hartman of Columbus, Mitchell (Sandy) Hartman of Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Marlene (Leo) Griffiths, Doris (Darrell) Farnsworth, Bonnie (Bill) Wendland, all of Paxton; many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.

A memorial has been established. Online condolences may also be shared at drauckerfuneralhome.com, where the service will be live streamed for those unable to attend.

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Paxton with JA Welch officiating. Burial will follow at the Paxton Cemetery with military honors. Draucker Funeral Home, Ogallala, is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann Logan

Posted on June 6, 2018June 6, 2018

Shirley Ann Logan, 73, of Warren, Ohio, formerly of the Gothenburg and Brady area, died May 28, 2018 in Warren.

She was born on April 26, 1945, in Grand Island, daughter of Lois (Vickers) and Frank E. Jenkins. Shirley graduated from Gothenburg High School with the class of 1963.

She later received her LPN. Shirley worked hard all of her life as nurse and mother.

She lived in the Gothenburg and Brady area, with the exception of when she lived in Boise, Idaho, from 1968 to 1979, and her last few years in Warren.

She was a member of the Red Hats. She was also a member of the Gothenburg and Braceville United Methodist churches, where she was involved with ladies Bible studies. She liked to play Pinochle at the senior center and go to casinos. She enjoyed traveling and watching the leaves change color. She took joy in watching the birds in the yard and feeding squirrels. She liked to spend time baking. Shirley was a people person who liked to spend time watching people and talking to them. She was fond of time spent with her great-grandchildren, and especially loved it when her great-grandchild, Nicolas, would use her cane as a microphone and sing into it.

Shirley was preceded in death by her grandparents, Steward and Gladys Vickers; her parents, Lois Alberts and Frank Jenkins; brother, Michael Jenkins; sister, Karen Mann; and daughter, Tiffany Logan.

Survivors include her son, Travis (Tanya) Logan of Warren; grandchildren, Karen (Josh) of Manor, Pennsylvania, Abbey (Lauren) of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Taya (Geo) and Michael, both of Warren; three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Remington and Arabella; her sister, Janet Jenkins of Gothenburg; along with extended family and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church, 1401 Lake Ave., Gothenburg, NE 69138; American Cancer Society Heartland Division, 9850 Nicholas, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68114; or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Online condolences may be shared at blasestrauser.com.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, at First United Methodist Church, Gothenburg, with Pastor Jamie Norwich McLennan officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery, Gothenburg. Visitation will be from 1-8 p.m., with the family present from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, which is in charge of arrangements.

John T. Zimbelman

Posted on June 6, 2018

John T. Zimbelman, 70, died June 1, 2018, in Gooding, Idaho.

John Towers Zimbelman was born on Jan. 4, 1948, in North Platte, to C.H. “John” and Phyllis Zimbelman. He grew up in North Platte, attending public schools there, graduating from North Platte High School in 1966. Later he studied at and received degrees from Kearney State College, the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Idaho in the field of education.

John taught the blind and visually impaired for 37 years in Wisconsin, Alaska, New Zealand and Idaho. He spent the last 24 years of his career at the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind in Gooding. He enjoyed teaching immensely and was particularly involved in the field of educating the blind.

He loved traveling, often in his pickup camper with dogs in tow, and visited the bulk of national parks in the West. As a young man he backpacked extensively in the mountains of Wyoming, Alaska and Idaho. He spent a summer hitchhiking throughout Australia and New Zealand, and he later lived and taught in Wellington, New Zealand, for five years.

His hobbies included crafting stained glass pieces. Upon retirement, he had a shop built for his glass work and spent countless hours turning out works for his home and friends. He was also an avid fly fisherman and enjoyed float tubing many of Idaho’s lakes and streams.

His dad, C.H. Zimbelman, and sister, Deb Zimbelman, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Christensen of North Platte; brothers, Mike (Sara) Zimbelman of Lincoln and Charles Towers of Thermopolis, Wyoming; nephews, Zac Zimbelman, Zane Zimbelman, Jordan Coleman; niece, Melissa Smith; and special friend, Jeanne-Marie Kopecky of Gooding, Idaho.

When my life has ended

And my time has run out

My friends and my loved ones

I’ll leave there’s no doubt

But one thing’s for certain

When it comes my time

I’ll leave this old world

With a satisfied mind

— Johnny Cash

Online condolences, memories and photos may be shared with the family at demarayfuneralservice.com.

John requested no funeral services and his ashes to be scattered on the Salmon River in the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho. Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service, Gooding Chapel.

Bartley “Bart” Smith Death Notice

Posted on June 6, 2018

Bartley “Bart” Smith, 57, of North Platte, died June 3, 2018, at Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 9, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, with Pastor John Sexson officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the donors choice. Online condolences may be shared at blasestrauser.com. Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Douglas Eugene Seevers Death Notice

Posted on June 6, 2018

Douglas Eugene Seevers, 51, of North Platte, died June 3, 2018, in Lincoln. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens with Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 22, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ricky Dale Douglas Death Notice

Posted on June 6, 2018

Ricky Dale Douglas, 62, of Lincoln, formerly of North Platte, died June 3, 2018, at Bryan East, Lincoln. Cremation was chosen. Services will be at a later date. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is assisting the family with services.

Larry R. Petska

Posted on June 5, 2018

Larry R. Petska, age 67, of Hershey, died June 4, 2018 in Omaha. Services are pending at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home.

Paul “Duane” Aylward

Posted on June 4, 2018

Paul “Duane” Aylward, 86, passed away June 1, 2018 at Linden Court in North Platte NE. Duane was born November 27, 1931 to Lynn “Dutch” and Ellen “Dolly” Aylward south of Dickens. Duane married Neva Schultz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wallace on November 12, 1949.

Duane was a member of the Wallace and Hayes Center Roping Clubs, Nebraska Cattlemen, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He also served on the Wallace School Board for many years.
Duane was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved black Angus cattle, good horses and belonging to the Creek Crew family, but above all he loved going dancing with Neva. He was a man of his word, strong in his faith, and was always a good neighbor.

He is survived by 3 daughters, Patricia (Dave) Hill of Springfield, Rita (Bob) Dobbins of Hershey, and Lisa (Bob) Kosmacek of North Platte. One son Jeff (Kendra) Aylward of Dickens. Seven granddaughters Brenda (Sam) McCants, Christa (Kory) Patera, Kayla (Jason) Star, Taryn (Colton) Haire, Jena (Aaron) Ruppert, MaKenzie Aylward and Rachel Kosmacek. Two grandsons Greg (Ena) Hill and Robbie Kosmacek. Four great grandchildren, Kedrin, Aaron, Evalynn Hill and Elliott Star. One brother Pat Aylward, and one brother in-law Leo Werkmeister.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Neva, his parents and sister Jean Werkmeister.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 CT Wednesday June 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wallace. Rosary will be at 7:00 CT Tuesday June 5, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte. Family will be accepting visitors prior to rosary at 5:00 CT. Burial will be at Morningview Cemetery near Wallace.

Levi Curtis Bohman

Posted on June 4, 2018

Levi Curtis Bohman went home to be with Jesus his Savior on May 27, 2018 at Sutherland, Nebraska.

Levi was 25 years of age and was born in Valentine, Nebraska on May 1, 1993 to Curtis Gale Bohman and Nancy Jean (Grooms) Bohman.

Levi attended grade school in Valentine, Nebraska and 8^th-11^th grade at Sunshine Bible Academy in Miller, South Dakota. There he met many friends who have remained constant to this day. He then moved to Sutherland, Nebraska to finish his senior year and spend time with his dad.

Levi loved being outdoors, kayaking and woodworking. He had a natural born talent for art work and drawing was his life. He was soon to finish his Associates Degree in Graphic Design at Mid Plains Community College in North Platte. After graduation he had planned to set up his own online business and do some traveling with his mom. His sister, Holly, and nephew, Jordan, were a huge part of his life.

He is survived by his father, Curt Bohman of Sutherland; his mother, Nancy Bohman of North Platte; sister, Holly Jean Bohman Butrick and her husband, Scott Butrick of North Platte; nephew, Jordan Lee Bohman of North Platte and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Levi’s memorial book may be signed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday and Monday at the funeral home. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

Norma Ann Davis Death Notice

Posted on June 1, 2018

Norma Ann Davis, age 76 of North Platte, passed away Wednesday May 30, 2018 at Centennial Park Nursing Home. Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Cremation was chosen and a memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 6, 2018 at the Victory Church of God with Pastor Dean Bailey officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Schuyler Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday June 5, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.