Dorothy Louise Davis, 99, of North Platte, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri.

Born on March 26, 1920 to William A. and Maude (Miller) Campbell in North Platte, Nebraska, Dotty was the fifth of eight children. She met and fell in love with Jack L. Davis while living in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he was stationed with the United States Army. They married on March 7, 1938 in Kearney, Nebraska and were blessed with four daughters; Sandy, Sherry, Karen and Kathy.

Dotty was primarily a homemaker throughout her married life. During World War II, when the men were called to war, Dotty was one of the first ten women in North Platte to be hired by the Union Pacific to fill the men’s positions. She and the other women of the railroad were honored during North Platte’s 2011 Rail Fest and in the book “Powered Up” by Ann Milton. She was also one of the many women in North Platte who provided refreshments and hospitality at The Canteen to the soldiers traveling through. In order to provide a better life, Jack and Dotty moved their family to California in 1957 where they enjoyed the sunshine and loved maintaining their beautiful yard and growing flowers year-round. Although they lived several places over the course of their 63 years of marriage, North Platte was always Dotty’s true home, so upon retirement in 1978 they returned to North Platte to live out their golden years. They joined the 21 Dance Club and Dotty continued dancing weekly at the Senior Center until the age of 97. Dotty had a great sense of humor, she enjoyed reminiscing, story-telling, dancing, music, dressing up, flower gardening, paying cards and games, visiting with friends, her cats, and she loved her family more than life itself.

She is survived by many who loved her, including her daughters, Sheryl (Dennis) Desy of St. Louis, Missouri, Karen Stearns and Kathy Davis of North Platte; son-in-law, Buck Ripple of North Platte; 6 grandchildren, Michael (Carol) Ripple and Mark Ripple of North Platte, Pamela (Eric) Krause, Julie Oliver and Jennifer Desy of St. Louis, and Gregg (Lisel) Stearns of Lincoln, Nebraska; 10 great-grandchilren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Alvin Campbell of Springfield, Missouri; sister, Lela Aboe of Grants Pass, Oregon and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Dotty was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jack; daughter, Sandra Ripple; step-granddaughter, Theresa Vierya; son-in-law, Dave Stearns; and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Viola (George) Halsey, Evelyn (Ernest) Johnson, Helen (Earl) West, Kathryn (Howard) Everley, Betty 9Bill) Strauss; brother-in-law, Dean Aboe; and sister-in-law, Evelyn Campbell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, PAWS-itive Partners in North Platte, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Dotty is at peace now, God having taken her gently by the hand to end her terrible struggle with dementia and reunite her with loved ones that reached Heaven before her. She will be missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family wishes to thank her special care givers from Home Instead and her loving care givers at the Villages of Saint Peters Memory Care.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Chapel with Chaplain Gary Smith officiating. Inurnment will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. Those wishing to do so, may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, 421 West 4th Street in North Platte, which is in charge of arrangements.

Timothy James McQuade, 70 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away with his family by his side on April 11, 2019.

His larger than life persona, eccentric personality of charm and feistiness will not be forgotten.

He was born March 19, 1949 in Valentine Nebraska to Thomas and Betty (Auhl) McQuade.

Tim attended Valentine school until his family moved to North Platte his junior year.

He graduated North Platte High school in 1967. March 27, 1971 he married Janet Connery of Cody, Nebraska. They had two children Travis and Trea. He worked as a sheet metal worker/ water service welder for Union Pacific railroad until 1991.

Tim enjoyed hunting coyotes, wild turkey, bobcats, and deer. More of his hobbies included arrowhead hunting, shooting archery, ice fishing and bowfishing. He had many master angler awards and multiple state records.

A teller of tales, enjoyed outlaw country music, loved wildlife shows, Dr. Pepper, eggnog and coconut cream pie.

Tim was fascinated with petrified wood, fossils, artifacts, antiques, and native American life. He collected guns and favored pre 1964 Winchester shotguns and rifles.  Tim loved to take photographs and home videos on his adventures. He entertained friends and family playing his harmonica, banjo, jews harp, and spoons.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years Jan McQuade of North Platte. His sister, Yvonne Connery (Dan) of Mitchell, Nebraska. A brother-in-law Gary Connery (Kay) of North Platte. A sister-in-law Mary McQuade of North Platte. His children, Travis McQuade and Trea (McQuade) Stone and her husband Josh of Kearney, Nebraska. He has 5 grandchildren; Madison Oates (Brandon) Sierra McQuade (Tyler Perry), Austin, Kaden and Jayna.  Two great granddaughters Laikynn and Hartley. Many nieces and nephews.  He was extremely proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed telling them stories from the “good ole days” He didn’t get along with technology easily. His grandchildren got a kick out of his old fashioned ways and still laugh about the time he tried to use the tv remote to make a phone call.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters (Judy McQuade) Schaffert (Larry) and Bernadette (McQuade) Bales (Carl “Buzz”) of North Platte. A brother, Tom McQuade of North Platte. His lifelong best friend Gary Galloway of Valentine, Nebraska and numerous family and friends.

Online condolences may be shared at awww.carpentermemorial.com.  A memorial has been established in his memory. Those wishing to sign his memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday May 2^nd and May 3rd at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Cremation was chosen.  Services will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

 

Robert Eugene Williss, 89 of North Platte passed away April 26, 2019 at his home.

Bob was born in Gage County, Nebraska on September 6, 1929, the oldest of 5 children, to James and Sally (Cripe) Williss.

He was united in marriage to Vivian Bernice Roschewski on July 3, 1951.  To this union two children were born, Mickey and Vickie.

Bob worked in Beatrice, NE in the police force for many years.  He later moved to North Platte and worked for Nebraska Machinery and was later employed at the Union Pacific Railroad where he then retired.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bernice, and son, Mickey; and 2 sisters, May and Marjorie.

Survivors include his daughter, Vickie (Bruce) Brinker of North Platte; grandchildren, Mike & Staci Cart of Kansas City, Tanille (Thomas) Keefer, and Cyrus Tilford; step-grandchildren, James (Shauna) Brinker of Englewood, CO, Stacy (Reece) Brinker of Tulsa, OK; a brother, Russell (Jean) Williss of Lincoln; a sister, Shirley (Dick) Jirovec of Crete, NE; and 17 great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the North Platte Red Cross and the North Platte Senior Center Friday Nights Card Players.  Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Dr. Douglas Delp officiating.  Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Don Crago, 73, of Sutherland, passed away on Wednesday, April 24th surrounded by his wife and family.  Don was born in Baden, Pennsylvania to William and Agnes (Lucas) Crago on December 21, 1945. Don attended Penn State and was a true Nittany Lion fan throughout his life.

Don was united in marriage to Kathy (White) and to this union two children, Renée and Brian were born. Don worked for United Postal Service. His job with UPS brought him to Colorado and Nebraska. Don was married to Deb (Detlefson) and they had two children, Brandon and Julie.

Don married the love of his life Gloria Deterding and they had 29 years of a full life together. Don and Gloria lived in North Platte, Seattle, Sidney and Sutherland while Don finished his career with Union Pacific. They have enjoyed retirement while golfing and playing pool. Don took great pride in his yard and looked forward to the spring and summer seasons. They enjoyed watching their grandchildren participate in sports and various other activities.

Don will be remembered for his charisma and ability to make friends wherever he went. There were no strangers with Don. He enjoyed playing softball with UP and Co-Ed Teams. He was a member of the Eagles Club, Moose Club, and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Don is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Renée (Ken) Kennedy, Brian Crago, Brandon Crago, Julie (Andrew Dillenburg) Gholson; stepchildren, Jay Workman and Tami (Rob) Eshleman; grandchildren, David and Samantha Kennedy, Bill Crago, Kameron (Gabby) Purdy, Jake Gholson, Talon Crago, Ryan and Josh Eshleman, and Ashtin Workman; two great-grandchildren, Hemi and Jaxson Purdy; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, William and Agnes Crago; sister and brother-in-law Carol and Tony Sambol.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Memorials are suggested to the Eagles Club or Lake Maloney Golf Course. A Celebration of Don’s Life will be celebrated Sunday, May 5, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club.  At Don’s request cremation was chosen. Those wishing to sign Don’s memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, April 26^th and Monday, April 29^th at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in care of arrangements.

 

Ronald George Tophane was born on October 18, 1944 at St. Catherine’s Hospital in McCook, Nebraska and passed away at the age of 74 surrounded by his family, friends, and loved ones on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Centennial Park Retirement Village in North Platte, Nebraska.

Being a McCook native, Ron graduated from McCook High School in 1962, and then was inducted into the United States Army later that same year. He was stationed in Germany and served until 1965.

After his discharge, Ron returned to McCook where he worked for Safeway Grocery, then later drove for Hinky Dinky out of Omaha delivering to Omaha and parts of Iowa and South Dakota.

After moving back to the McCook area, Ron worked for the Cornbelt Chemical Comany. He then moved his family to North Platte in 1985 where he managed North Platte Bonded Wharehouse. After retiring from North Platte Bonded Wharehouse, Ron and his wife purchased a Mountain Man Fruit & Nut route and he became known as the “Mountain Man” to many people in Western Nebraska and Eastern Colorado. He finally retired in 2014.

On October 28, 1967, Ron was united in marriage to Marilyn Gail Bryan. Together they started a family of their own, raising two children and celebrated over 51 years of marriage.

Ron was a member of Valley Christian Church and enjoyed volunteering with the North Platte R.S.V.P. at the Golden Spike Tower & Visitor’s Center.

Ron is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of North Platte; son, Michael Tophane of Lincoln, Nebraska; grandchildren, Charles Tophane, Brycen Tophane and Justeena (Jesse) Dobbins; great-granddaughter, Chole; two nieces, Reesa (Jerry) Davis and Krista Beverly and their families; as well as other family and friends.

Cremation was chosen. Ron’s final resting place will be in McCook at the Riverview Cemetery. Graveside services with military honors will be at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Riverview Cemetery in McCook, Nebraska with Dale Heimer officiating. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. The memorial book may be signed at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore in North Platte, which is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial.

L. Louise Cullinan, age 78 of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Great Plains Health.

Louise was born on January 11, 1941 in Ogallala, Nebraska to Benny and Lois (Bolin) Hoover. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1958. She moved to Ogallala where she met Robert ‘Bob’ Cullinan and they were married on October 14, 1961. The couple lived in Ogallala, at the family ranch near Arthur, Nebraska and south of Paxton, Nebraska until 1965 when they moved to Sarben, Nebraska where they remained until 2018 when they moved to North Platte.

Louise loved music, gardening, genealogy, Hobby Club and Cards, ranking lifelong friends in those clubs. She was an excellent housekeeper and organizer of her home. She loved baking homemade rolls and passing down family values and non-material things. She enjoyed her time with her family, family reunions and had an incredible memory for family names and dates. Although physical ailments kept her from attending church, Louise’s faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, held strong.

Louise is survived by her husband Bob of North Platte; children Mark (Gena) Cullinan of North Platte, Beth (Gordon) Morey of Fairbanks, Alaska, and Erin (Brian) Taylor of Snow Hill, Maryland; grandchildren Shane (Alyssa) Cullinan, Craig Cullinan, Kathleen (Colter) Craig, Ian Morey, Madison Morey and Emmett Taylor; sibly Terry (Tami) Hoover of North Platte; sisters-in-law Donna Hoover of North Platte and Honey Damman of McQueeney, Texas; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Robb; and brothers don, Tom and Dan Hoover.

Memorials are suggested to Paxton Fire and Rescue. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Mountain Time on Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Paxton Methodist Church with Reverend Mark Baldwin and Ron Jay officiating. Those wishing to to do so, may greet the family and sign the register book from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home at 421 West 4th Street in North Platte, which is in charge of the arrangements.

Joan N. Amweg, 89, of North Platte, passed away April 21, 2019, at the North Platte Care Center.

She was born in Grand Island, Nebraska to Leroy and Evelyn (Berryman) Samuelson. She graduated from North Platte High School in 1947. Joan was united in marriage to James Martin in 1948. To this union three children were born, Mike, Janalee and John. She was later united in marriage to Wesley Amweg in 1973. Joan worked in the cafeteria for the North Platte Public Schools and later as a sales person at Redman’s Shoe Store. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for over 50 years. Joan enjoyed spending her time knitting, sewing, camping and traveling. She also loved her many schnauzers.

Joan is survived by sons, Mike (Melanie)Martin of Turlock, CA, John (Peggy) Martin, of North Platte; daughter, Janalee (Edward) Hanson of Kansas City, MO; sister, Linda (Lynn) Meyer of Maxwell; grandchildren, Tom (Jill) Hanson, Tavis Hanson, Scott (Kelli) Martin, and Carrie Williams; great grandchildren, Layla and Mekai Martin. She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands, James Martin and Wesley Amweg.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Pawsitive Partners. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell. Visitation will be from 1-7p.m., with family receiving friends from 5-7p.m., Wednesday, April 24 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.