Katheryn “Kathy” Darlene Wyant, 74, of Elgin, passed away May 15, 2018, at her residence.

Kathy was born on May 22, 1943, in Boise, Idaho, to Richard and Maxine (Caudle) Robertson. The family lived in Glenns Ferry, Idaho, and her mother, Maxine, rode the troop train from Glenns Ferry to Boise to give birth to Kathy. Kathy was the oldest of four girls.

She married Arnold Duane Wyant on Feb. 1, 1963, and they had four children together.

Kathy enjoyed gardening, crafting, sewing, fishing and the outdoors. She especially loved spending time with her family. She was an active member of the Elgin ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Kathy is survived by her sons, Richard Lee (Misty) of North Platte and Dennis Allen (Cindy) of Union, Oregon; daughters, Lori Ann (Steven) Ward of Seaside, Oregon, and Lani Maxine (Steve) Jones of Union; sisters, Diana Lanae Mecham, Terri Elaine Ritter and Pamela Rene Reimers; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and lots of other family and friends who will miss her sweet personality.

Online condolences may be shared at lovelandfuneralchapel.com.

Services will be at a later date. Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory, La Grande, Oregon, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Lemule “Rob” Sharp, 48, of North Platte, passed away May 20, 2018, at the Swedish Medical Center, Englewood, Colorado.

Rob was born on Oct. 10, 1969, in Ogallala, to Glenn and Judith (Sunberg) Sharp Sr. Rob grew up in Lincoln, finishing school in Ogallala.

He worked as a cook for more than 20 years in Ogallala, moving to North Platte in 2005. On Sept. 22, 2007, he married Theresa (Brown) Schrader in Paxton.

Rob worked at several places in North Platte as a cook and most recently, he worked as a door fabricator at Masonite. He was passionate about music and loved candy, Nebraska football and playing video games. He enjoyed carpentry and landscaping.

Rob will be remembered as a great husband and father who enjoyed the holidays.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Sharp, and a sister, Jennifer Sharp.

Survivors include his wife, Theresa of North Platte; father, Glenn Sharp Sr. of Ogallala; children, Chris (Cassie) Sharp of Kearney, Brandon (Sally) Schrader of North Loup, Josh (Brandy Babcock) Schrader-Brown, D.J. (Nicole Waggener) Schrader-Brown and Lindsay Schrader-Brown, all of North Platte; siblings, Glenn Sharp Jr. of Lincoln, Carmen (Steve) Quig of Wahoo and Wesley Sharp of Lincoln; and his grandchildren, Abagail, Blake, Hannah, Gwyn, Eric, Robert, Corey, Jaeven, Trais, K’veon, J’mrcus, Kaleb and Joscelyn.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Centris Credit Union. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, May 28, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. The register book may be signed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, May 25, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.

Richard Kenneth “Dick” Shultz, age 89, of North Platte, NE passed away at his home Saturday, May 19, 2018. He was born December 11, 1928 to Kenneth Eli and Helen Elizabeth (Runner) Shultz in Comstock, NE. Dick was raised in and around Custer County and graduated from Broken Bow High School in 1946. A World War II veteran, he joined the Army Air Corp in 1946. After his discharge in 1949 he married Patty Lou Prowett on March 26, 1950 in North Platte. Dick and Pat were blessed with 9 children. Elizabeth (Gary) Vedder of North Platte, Richard (Elizabeth) Shultz of Houston, TX, William (Cynthia) Shultz of Phoenix, AZ, Michael (Erin) Shultz, of North Platte, Dee Anna (Duane) Brand, of Casper, WY, Daniel (Cecilia) Shultz, of Council Bluff, IA, Sandra (Robert) Patterson of Sacramento, CA, Pamela (Dan) Miller, of North Platte, and John (Katherine) Shultz of North Platte, 23 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Shirley and Bonnie and his beloved granddaughter, Missy. Dick worked for several years as a salesman for Colgate Palmolive Company, manager of Pats Bootery, later parts manager for Cornhusker Tractor and Equipment and Nebraska Tractor. Mr. Shultz was a past member of the Jaycees and a little league baseball coach. He was an active member of the Bethel Evangelical Church. He loved his family, gardening and was an excellent cook and collected recipes to pass along to others.

Celebration of life will be 10:00 am Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at the Bethel Church with Noah Palmer officiating. Inurnment will be at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with military honors. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Those wishing to sign the memorial book may do so from 9am to 5 pm at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.

Ronald Eugene Gerken, age 76 of North Platte, passed away Friday May 18, 2018 at Indian Hills Nursing Home in Ogallala, NE.

Ron was born February 2, 1942 in North Platte, NE to Charles Joseph and Clarita (Molly) Gerken.  He graduated from North Platte High School in 1961.  He worked with his dad and step mother, Lydia Gerken, at North Platte Plumbing and Heating and was a member of the National Guard.  He hired on to the Union Pacific Railroad as a pipefitter on April 25, 1968 and retired on January 31, 2002.  After his retirement he started his own business, Ron’s Backflow Prevention.  He married Patricia Beaver in December 1962 in North Platte, and to this union daughters Amy and Jill were born.  He then married Debbie Tridle on October 25, 1974 and to this union daughter Kristi was born.  He was an avid scuba diver and was part of the Search and Rescue Dive Team.  He was a softball coach for Kristi’s teams. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening and was a great water skier.  He was a Jack-of-All-Trades and a friend to everyone.  He loved animals, taking care of many strays.  He will be remembered as a wonderful father and grandfather and will be remembered as “Grandpa Ron” to many of the kids around him.

Ron is survived by 3 daughters, Amy (Rick) Gerlach of Dewitt, NE, Jill (Dan) Shundoff of Kearney, NE, Kristi (Russ Jones) Gerken of North Platte; grandchildren Cheyenne, Savannah, August, Cody (Ashley), Levi and Weston Gerlach; Dylan (Rachel Kosmacek) Siemers of North Platte, NE, Alix Siemers of Kearney, NE, Jaiden Smith and Josie Jones both of North Platte, NE; as well as other extended family members and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step mother; and sister, Ronda Mahan.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Lincoln County Dive and Rescue Team and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday May 25, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Smith officiating.  Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Thursday May 24, 2018 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

 

Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 84, of North Platte earned her angel wings April 30, 2018 at her home.

Mary was born February 27, 1934. She spent her days with the loves of her life, her devoted soulmate Ron, her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her dogs, Sam, Satch, and Mildred.  Mary lived for and immensely enjoyed family, holidays and get-togethers, her flowers and gardening, travel and camping, baking and cooking for holiday meals, collecting angels, country music, scrapbooking and crafts, reading, visiting with friends, and shopping.

Mary is survived in life by her husband Ron, son Mike (Joan) Epping, daughters Kris (Sherm) Forden, Connie (Curt) Cook, Kim (Randy) Hongsermeier, grandchildren, Margaret (James) Desjarding, Joseph  (Alanna) Epping, Mike (Alicia) Epping, Deri Forden, Heidi (Pat) Kelley, Heather Cook, Jon (Andrea)  Hongsermeier, and Jay Hongsermeier, great-grandchildren, Conner and Brenna Epping, Tristan and Miles Epping, Lakin Forden, Akoia Forden, Teegan, Tatum, and Natalie Kelley, and Amelia DeVaughn, sister-in-law Barbara Deeter and many nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law Ella Johnson, grandson Deone Forden, brother-in-law Mark Deeter, and close family friend Marian Fisher.

Online condolences can be made at www.carpentermemorial.com.  A Memorial has been established in her memory for later designation. A Celebration of Life will be 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 25, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.

Mary loved fiercely and lived life with tenacity.  She would invite all to do the same.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of services.