Michele Marie Jensen, 70, of North Platte, passed away March 8, 2018 at Great Plains Health.  She was born March 28, 1947, to Milton and Lauretta Authier at Huron, South Dakota.  She went to school in Woonsocket, SD, where she grew up and met and married Marvin K. Jensen.

In 1965, they moved to Simi Valley, CA, where they lived until 1972, when her husband took a job with Northwestern Public Service in Aberdeen, SD, transferring in 1974 to North Platte, NE.

She enjoyed being a housewife, staying home and raising their children.  She enjoyed her flowers, jigsaw puzzles, camping and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Marvin; two sons, Jeffrey (Danine) of Sioux Falls, SD and Clint (Jennifer) of North Platte; six grandchildren, Ryan, Jodi (Ernesto), Jennifer, Jason (Joana), Jordan and Jessica; great granddaughters, Maleia, Taylor and Ellie; great grandsons, Adam, Nolan and Maddex; a brother, Richard (Betty Lou) Authier of St. Paul, MN; two sisters, Leanne (Steve) Savage of Lake Havasu, CA and Janet Hinker of Woonsocket, SD; nine nephews; and one niece.  She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 12, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.  Burial will be at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls, SD.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Robert Dean Bailey, 91, formerly of North Platte, passed away February 27, 2018 in Omaha.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Imogene and son, Dr. Douglas Bailey.

He is survived by son, Dr. Steven (Diane) Bailey of Waterloo, NE; Grandchildren, Dr. Jennifer (Todd) Lundberg of Houston, TX and Dr. Jocelyn Bailey of Norfolk, NE, and great grandson Owen Michael Lundberg; one brother Rodney Bailey of Lexington, NE and many nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 3:00 pm  Friday, March 16, 2018 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.  Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday,  March 17, 2018  at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Platte. Memorials are suggested to The Lutheran Hour, Nebraska Methodist Hospital Foundation or Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be shared at carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Lina C. Fredricey, 98, of Lexington, died Feb. 27, 2018, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington.

Lina was born on Nov. 22, 1919, in San Miniato, Italy, to Giuseppe and Luigia (Marchi) Matteucci. She attended school in San Miniato, where she learned to be a beautiful seamstress. She made and designed wedding gowns and ball gowns and could sew anything that was asked of her.

She met a young American soldier during World War II, Delmer Fredricey, with whom she fell madly in love. Her brother, Paolo, who was the head of the family by then, would not give them permission to marry until Delmer had a home ready for her in the United States. After the war ended, Delmer went back to the United States and worked to acquire a suitable home for his bride. He returned months later to Italy and married Lina. They were wed on Feb. 13, 1947, in San Miniato, Italy.

She moved with her husband to Nebraska, and three daughters were blessed to this union, Patricia, Maria and Elizabeth. Lina loved being a mother and homemaker. She sewed all of the girls’ clothes and made each of their wedding gowns as well.

The family made their home in North Platte, where Delmer spent 33 years with Union Pacific Railroad. Lina took on sewing. She did alterations and made clothes for many North Platte residents. After retirement, they moved to Lexington to be closer to their daughters. Lina not only sewed, but did beautiful embroidery work. She embroidered many altar cloths for the church, one of which will be displayed the day of her Mass.

She was a devout Catholic and faithful to her beloved church, St. Ann’s. She also enjoyed growing beautiful flowers, baking pies, visiting with family in Italy and being with her loving family. Lina was a beautiful woman with a heart of pure gold. She will be so very missed.

Preceding Lina in death were her parents; husband, Delmer; daughter, Maria; infant son, John Joseph; grandson-in-law, J.R. Divine; two brothers, Paolo and Antonio; and one sister, Anna.

She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Joe) Medrano of North Platte and Elizabeth (Robert) Waterman of Lexington; seven grandchildren, Amy Divine, Anna Weddel Molina, Paula Weddel Peterson, Joseph Waterman, David Waterman, Christopher Weddel and Kayla Thagard; 12 great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Anesha, P.J., Brayden, Logan, Bryon III, Karleigh, Miguel, Nila, Bella, Via and Cecilia; one great-great-granddaughter, Cecelia; son-in-law, Gary Weddel of Wayne; and nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Memorials are suggested to St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Online condolences may be shared at reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with the Revs. Matt Koperski and Jorge Canela as celebrants. Burial will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, March 5, with Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel, Lexington, which is in charge of arrangements.

Alice Mary Jones Donahue Rima, 90, of Scottsbluff, passed away peacefully from injuries sustained in a fall on Feb. 23, 2018, at Heritage Estates in Gering.

Alice Mary Jones was born to Arthur and Maude Jones on Aug. 5, 1927, in North Platte. The youngest of four children, she grew up in the neighboring city of Paxton.

She met Thomas E. Donahue and they were married in 1945. She became a stay-at-home mom and raised two wonderful children. After the tragic loss of her husband in 1970, she finally found true love again and married Gerald Dean Rima on June 20, 1980.

She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and brothers, husband and daughter.

She is survived by her son, Thomas Donahue; granddaughter, Heather (James) Jackson; and great-grandchildren, Ashley, JT and Jakoby Jackson.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, please do a kindness for another person in remembrance of Alice. She was a beautiful light in this world and will be truly missed. Online condolences may be shared at bridgmanfuneralhome.com.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation. Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Scottsbluff, is in charge of arrangements.

Elizabeth (Heil) “Liz” Hazen, 93, longtime Brule resident, went to be with her Lord and Savior Feb. 19, 2018, at Indian Hills Manor of Ogallala.

Elizabeth was born on Feb. 2, 1925, to Michael and Caroline (Buyer) Heil in Moorefield. She attended grade school in the Moorefield/Curtis area, graduating from Curtis Ag School in 1943.

Elizabeth married Lyle Hazen of Wellfleet in 1944, and they were blessed with seven children, Sheron, Donald, Larry, Jack, Carol, Rick and Lynn.

During World War II, Liz helped serve coffee and sandwiches to the servicemen at the North Platte Canteen. Liz will be forever remembered for her acts of kindness and willingness to help wherever needed. She was a faithful volunteer for many years, delivering commodities in the Ogallala and Brule areas.

She was employed as a cook at local steakhouses and cafes for more than 40 years. Liz worked for 20 years at Virg’s Cafe in Brule. Liz was a very good cook and baker, known for her fried chicken, delicious pies and often-requested cinnamon rolls. She enjoyed working outdoors, tending her flower beds and feeding a large variety of birds and squirrels. Up until her 92nd year, she continued to mow and maintain her considerably large lawn.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; six siblings, Caroline, David, Jacob, Michael, Alfred and Reinhold; son-in-law, Omar Clark; daughter-in-law, Kandace Hazen; and a great-granddaughter, Shelby Pelton.

Survivors include two daughters, Sheron Clark of Custer, South Dakota, and Carol (Dionicio) Jara of Beaumont, California; five sons, Donald (Anne) Hazen of North Platte, Larry (Sally) Hazen and Jack (Cathy) Hazen, all of Brush, Colorado, and Rick Hazen of Orangeburg, South Carolina, and Lynn Hazen of Brule; one sister, Katherine Wingett of North Platte; sister-in-law, Cleona Douglas of Ogallala; 17 grandchildren, Adam (Amanda) Hazen of North Platte, Aaron (Heidi) Hazen of Wasilla, Alaska, David (Trish) Hazen of Blue Hill, Tammy (T.J.) Floyd of Evans, Colorado, Mechelle Hazen of Brush, Colorado, Becky (Doug) Pelton of Sturgis, South Dakota, Justin Hazen of Brush, LRod (Rosie) Jara of Yucaipa, California, Alisa (Ben) Williamson of Beaumont, California, Damian (Brianne) Jara of Highland, California, Zachariah Hazen of Santa Clara, California, Gabriel Hazen of Pratt, Kansas, Shawn Hazen of Sunnyvale, California, Rachel Hazen of West Palm Beach, Florida, Alan Hazen and Nicole Hazen, both of Ogallala, and Matt (Sarah) Hazen of Lincoln; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several cousins, nephews and nieces; and many special friends.

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

Services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Brule St. John’s Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jon Dickmander officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date at Wellfleet Cemetery. Draucker Funeral Home, Ogallala, is in charge of arrangements.