Clinton Ross Shoemaker, of North Platte, NE, passed away at Great Plains Health on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the age of 78.

Ross was born February 11, 1939, at Madison, South Dakota to Clinton and Dorothy Shoemaker. The family lived in Omaha, Nebraska before moving to North Platte in 1949. Ross graduated from North Platte High School in ’57 then attended Chadron State College for two years. He later went to work for his father in Lexington, Nebraska at the Parkway Truck Stop then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1960.

Following his discharge in ’64, Ross returned to North Platte where he was employed by Western Electric and eventually Municipal Light and Water. He also owned a Texaco service station and R & K Refrigeration. Ross later retired from the City of North Platte in 1999.

On July 10, 1971, Ross was united in marriage to Mary Sue (Held) Trew and the couple lived in North Platte. After retiring they enjoyed traveling as well as working and playing at their ranch, north of Thedford.

Ross was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Elks Lodge #985 and P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion. Ross and Mary Sue enjoyed square dancing and were members of the Camp and Dancers Square Dance Club.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Sue, of North Platte; stepdaughter, Vickie Heath, of Colorado Springs, CO; as well as other family, friends and his special 4-legged friends.

Ross was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Dorothy; and stepson, Terry Trew.

Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017, at the First United Methodist Church. Burial with military honors will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. on Sunday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. Memorials are suggested to the Best Friend Animal Society.

Claude Gail Zimmerman, age 85, of North Platte, NE, died at Great Plains Health on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Claude was born July 20, 1932, to Frank Joe and Clydie Isabelle (Cook) Zimmerman in Carneiro, KS and grew up in Brookville, KS. Claude graduated from Brookville High School in 1950 then worked for the C.K. Ranches.

On October 28, 1951, Claude was united in marriage to Berneice Mae Walker in Brookville where they lived for a while. They eventually moved to Salina, KS where Claude was employed by Pittsburgh Plate Glass. In 1964 he transferred with the company to North Platte and later went to work for Larry’s Glass. By 1973 he started working for Schultz Construction and stayed with them until retiring 42 years later.

Claude enjoyed watching and discussing Husker football. He also liked camping, fishing and wood working, but especially loved working with his hands and building things with his grandkids. When his kids were younger he coached Little League Baseball and as he got older, Claude coached and played men’s softball. Claude was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His favorite place was simply being with his family. He will be greatly missed.

Claude is survived by his wife, Berneice, of North Platte; sons, Larry (Connie) Zimmerman, of Seguin, TX, and Wes (Marina) Zimmerman, of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Vicky (Richard) Powell, of North Platte; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Morton, of Canton, KS, and Beverly Craig, of Moundridge, KS; as well as several nieces, nephews and other family.

He was preceded in death by his son, Ronald; his parents, Frank and Clydie; and brother, James Zimmerman.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore. Inurnment will follow in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. The memorial book may be signed online at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements.

Laura Renee Burke, 30, of North Platte, passed away November 24, 2017 at home.  She was born March 14, 1987 to Fredrick Eugene and Sherrie Ann (Dallam) Burke at Salina, KS.  She graduated from North Platte High School with the class of 2005 and went on to graduate from College of Hair Design in Lincoln.

She is survived by her son, Treyton; her parents, Fredrick and Sherrie all of North Platte; sister, Sara Burke; niece and nephew, Emily and Jack Boyle; all of Highlands Ranch, CO; grandmother, Gloria Burke of North Platte; grandfather, Gerald Dallam of Trenton, NE; many aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Burke and grandmother, Dixie Dallam.

Laura was an inspiration to many and would light up any room with her beautiful smile.  She looked for the good in everyone and had a very gentle soul.  Her love for writing and the Lord helped to spread light and joy to everyone she came in contact with in her life.  She loved art, music, fashion, decorating, camping, princess parties, driving in her jeep, her dog Lady, helping others, and spending time with the people she loved the most.

Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Memorials are suggested to further Treyton’s education.  Services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 29, 2019 at First United Methodist Church.  Those wishing to sign Laura’s memorial book may do so from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 Tuesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel.  The casket will not be opened.  Burial will be at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens south of North Platte.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is in care of arrangements.

Nathan “Nate” Glenn Schultheiss, age 57 of North Platte, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday November 22, 2017.

Nate was born October 14, 1960 in North Platte, NE.  His parents were Dell and Roedene Lavina (King-Lind) Schultheiss.  He grew up in Hershey, attended Hershey Public Schools and graduated in 1979.  After high school he attended Mid Plains Community College and graduated with certificates in auto body repair and diesel mechanics.  He owned and operated T-Lectrick, a starter and alternator repair business.  He married Louise Jean Schaeffer on May 16, 1991 in North Platte, NE and to this union Alexander Nathan and Nicholas Glenn were born.  He was an avid NASCAR fan, and was a big supporter of the Lincoln County Raceway and the drivers.  He was also a fan of Husker football.  He enjoyed classic car shows and entered Louise’s grandfather’s 1977 Monte Carlo several times.

Nate is survived by his wife Louise of North Platte, son Alex of North Platte; siblings John (Robyn) Schultheiss of Kearney, NE, Laura (Lee) Freihage of Hershey, Mark (Stacy) Schultheiss of Canton, GA, Rebecca (Tom) Gilbert of North Platte, Susan (Kerry) Jones of North Platte, Lavina (John) Phelan of Hainaut, Belgium; aunts and uncles Judy (Bill) Maassen of North Platte, Rose Ann (Marvin) Young of Martinez, GA, Virginia (Jerry) Kasha of Canton, GA, Kay (John L. ) Schurr of Farnam, NE, Dean (Marcia) Schultheiss of Orange, CA; as well as countless other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dell Schultheiss and Roedene L. (King-Lind) Schultheiss Bayne Abel; stepfathers Lavern Bayne and George Abel; son Nicholas; and aunt and uncle Glenda and Phillip Koch.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.  Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday November 28, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Captains Tony and Brianne Bowers officiating.  Burial will follow at the North Platte Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday November 27, 2017 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Delores Louise Larson, 92, of Holdrege, formerly of Loomis, passed away Nov. 20, 2017, at Holdrege Memorial Homes.

Delores was born on May 14, 1925, on the family farm northeast of Bertrand in Phelps County, the only child of Carl and Ethel (Lundberg) Hultman. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Bertrand High School with the class of 1943. That same year, she began working at the First State Bank in Loomis. During her early years at the bank, she lived in several apartments in Loomis. On weekends, however, she took the train back to Bertrand to stay with her parents. Delores remained at the bank for 35 years before retiring in 1978.

On March 5, 1949, she was united in marriage to Elliott Larson, and to this union three children were born, Paula, Mark and Craig. The couple made their home in Loomis. In the 1960s and ’70s, she was very active with the March of Dimes fundraising campaigns, as well as membership drives for the Holdrege Community Concert. On Saturday nights, you’d often find Delores and Elliott at the Elks Club. Throughout the years, she was also active with the BPO Does.

Delores was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bertrand and enjoyed hosting and attending Circle. After retiring from the bank, Delores enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and she loved to travel.

She earned the nickname “Grandma Dee,” as she loved not only entertaining her own grandchildren but was also a surrogate grandmother to others. She was a faithful visitor to hospitals and nursing homes, and loved sending cards and gifts for any and all occasions.

Following the passing of her husband Elliott in 1986, she kept busy traveling. Delores enjoyed the drive to Iowa each fall to visit her cousins and loved taking bus trips to Branson, Omaha and Kansas City to see shows. A highlight of her life was in 1992, when she made her second trip to Sweden to visit relatives.

In 2001, Delores suffered a stroke and began to make her home at Holdrege Memorial Homes. For many years, she remained very active and enjoyed taking day trips to have lunch with friends.

Besides her husband Elliott and her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers-in-law, Clifton (Gladys) Larson, Ralph Larson, Raymond Larson, Roland (Mary) Larson, Elton (Mavis) Larson and Warren (Lois) Larson.

Delores leaves to celebrate her life her three children Paula (Ward) Peterson of Kearney, Mark (Lynn) Larson of North Platte and Craig Larson of Scottsbluff; four grandchildren, Brooke (Matt) Larson of Lincoln, Alison (Seth) Svoboda of Peoria, Arizona, Lucas (Haley) Larson of Waverly and Alyssa (fiancé Justin Graham) Larson of Omaha; seven great-grandchildren, Soren and Vic Svoboda, Collins and Rowan Larson, Paetyn and Owen Larson, and Ayla Graham; and a host of cousins, which includes several first and second cousins in Sweden.

A memorial has been established for later designation. Online condolences may be shared at nelsonbauerfh.com.

Services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 28, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bertrand with Pastor Matthew Hacker officiating. Inurnment will be at 12:30 p.m. prior to the services at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery north of Bertrand. The memorial book may be signed from 4-8 p.m., with the family from 6-7:30 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 27, at Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home, Holdrege, which is in charge of arrangements.

Cleo Wanita Griffiths, 93, passed away peacefully Nov. 19, 2017, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Cleo was born in Stockville on Feb. 11, 1924, a daughter of Lillian Elma (Claflin) and Cecil Cloyd Schultz.

Throughout the years, Cleo attended elementary school in Brush, Colorado, and Dickens, graduating from the Curtis Ag High School. She then received her teaching degree from the University of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture in Curtis.

She was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in McPherson, Kansas, was a former member in North Platte and most recently a member of the Hutchinson Hall.

Through the years, Cleo taught school in a one-room schoolhouse, was a homemaker and took great pride in providing for her family in this manner. She also worked at J.C. Penney in Sidney. She was a piano and organ teacher for more than 45 years, teaching in North Platte, Sidney and McPherson, Kansas.

Cleo enjoyed teaching and playing piano and reading “My Book of Bible Stories” to her grandkids, was an artist, wrote poetry and was a talented seamstress. Her entire family would travel around Nebraska and Kansas, playing at different dance halls in her younger years.

Cleo W. Schultz was united in marriage to Virgil Dale Griffiths on Dec. 24, 1942, in North Platte. Virgil passed away Oct. 9, 2001.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil C. and Lillian E. Schultz; husband, Virgil Dale Griffiths; brothers, Orville “Bill,” Milford “Peanut” and Winston Leonard “Winnie” Schultz.

She is survived by her children, Rodney L. (Mary Lou) Griffiths of McAllen, Texas, Sharlene F. Schroeder of Windom, Kansas, and Shellie Y. Griffiths of Hutchinson, Kansas; sisters, Garnet (Joe) Dixon of Carson, California, and Virginia Lee Workman of Boise, Idaho; six grandchildren, Darin M. Thrash (Michelle Thompson), Tracey (Darin) Werries, Dustin Schroeder (Laura Parks), Tiffany Holler (Sean Balke), T.J. (Hayley) Schroeder and Jordan Schroeder; 20 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, McPherson, Kansas, with Minister Dan Northrup officiating. Burial will be at the McPherson Cemetery in McPherson, Kansas. Friends are invited to call from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 26, at Glidden-Ediger Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.