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Gerald L. Attebery, Sr.

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Gerald L. Attebery Sr., 86, of Sugar City, Colorado, passed away May 17, 2017, at his home.

He was born on May 30, 1930, in North Platte to Howard Clay and Gladys Mabel (Chapp) Attebery. Jerry grew up in North Platte.

Gerald was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy, where he was a fireman, and from the U.S. Army, where he was a telecommunication’s tech assigned to an infantry unit in Korea. Jerry fought at Heartbreak Ridge in 1950-51.

He retired from WAPPA Department of Energy in 1990, as an engineering draftsman, in Phoenix.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Howard; mother, Mabel; older brother, Harold; and older sister, Betty (Attebery) Younghans.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dora Marie Attebery; four kids, Rose (Kal, who is deceased) Gokturk and Kathy (Tom) Porter, all of Arizona, Sue (Carl) Cronkright of Alabama, and Gerald “Jerry” L. Attebery Jr. of Colorado; a nephew, William “Bill” R. Younghans of Hershey; seven grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, at Fort Lyon National Cemetery with military honors by the Rocky Ford Rifle Team and American Legion Post No. 8. Peacock-Larsen Funeral Home & Arkansas Valley Crematory is in charge of arrangements.

Tornado touches down near town ravaged by 2014 twister

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severe-weatherPILGER, Neb. (AP) — A tornado has damaged a farmstead near a northeast Nebraska town that was ravaged nearly three years ago by a storm that killed two people.

Denis Oswald says he lives just a half mile from Pilger (PIHL-gur), which was struck in June 2014. He said he spotted a funnel cloud above his farm around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday as he was fueling a truck. After his wife, Julie, joined him outside, hail began falling and lawn furniture started to fly.

He says they took refuge in a nearby tin building and escaped harm as a machine shed was destroyed and a barn, cattle feeder and some trees were damaged.

The National Weather Service is sending a survey team Thursday to check on the tornado’s intensity.

Nebraska couple deciding who will seek US House seat

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — A former Omaha congressman and his wife are deciding which of them — if either — will run for Congress in 2018 after he lost his seat in November.

Democrat Brad Ashford held the 2nd Congressional District seat from 2014 to 2016. He said Thursday he’s considering whether to challenge Rep. Don Bacon, the Republican who ousted him last year.

Ashford’s wife, Ann Ferlic Ashford, had previously said she was considering a bid for the office. But on Thursday, she said she’d step aside should her husband vie for the seat.

Bacon spokesman Scott Petersen says voters have recently considered and rejected the Ashfords.

The couple says they’ll announce their decision after Tuesday’s mayoral election in Omaha.

Lincoln County Marriage Licenses (Week of March 27, 2017)

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  • Ryan Dale Docter, 33, North Platte and Esther Marie Ryan, 34, Gothenburg

 

  • Christopher Wayne Thompson, 37, North Platte and Samantha Kay Grant, 33, North Platte

 

  • Matthew Alan Wright, 38, North Platte and Kristine Marie Stoetzel, 31, North Platte

 

  • Michael Thomas Reed, 41, Sutherland and Taiza Desiree French, 27, Sutherland

 

  • Norman Raymond Weigel 3rd, 23, North Platte and Bobbi Jo Nicole Hartman, 26, North Platte

 

  • Robert Ernest Hoobler, 52, Fort Laramie, WY and April Mae Casper. 45, North Platte

Man pleads not guilty in Nebraska I-80 crash death

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fatal-crashLEXINGTON, Neb. (AP) — A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to allegations that he was driving drunk when he crashed into another car on Interstate 80 near Lexington, killing a woman in his car.

Court records say a trial is scheduled to begin May 9 for 20-year-old Elijah Helms, of Gretna. He’s charged with vehicular homicide, two counts of causing serious injury while driving while under the influence, and related crimes.

Authorities say Helms’ vehicle crossed the interstate median and crashed into an oncoming car on Oct. 29. A passenger in his car, Lexa Douglas, of Omaha, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Barbara J. McEntee

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Barbara J. McEntee, 74, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 27, 2017 at her home.  She was born Dec. 25, 1942 to Ernest and Ada (Erxleben) Bahde at Wakefield, NE.

After graduating from Wayne State College, she taught and coached in Council Bluffs, IA for four years before moving to North Platte. She then was employed as a business representitive for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for two years.

On May 27, 1972, she was united in marriage to Terry McEntee.  In the fall of that year she resumed her teaching career at Madison Jr. High in North Platte.  She taught and coached there for 29 years, retiring in 2001.  She coached volleyball and track, with track being her passion.  She loved and respected her students and athletes and felt the same feeling from them.  They always made her feel young.

She and Terry were blessed with one son, Jason born on June 11, 1978 and enjoyed his growing up years, attending his sports events and other things he was involved in.  Jason married Shayla and blessed them with four beautiful grandchildren, Avery, Madilynn, Jaxon, and Gabriella “Eme”.  Barbara enjoyed being with her grandchildren.  Avery, our lovely redhead, is involved in many sports and musical activities, Madi, our brown eyed little beauty who loves dance and school, Jaxon who loves everything boy especially his John Deere tractor and bib overalls, he looks just like his dad, and Eme our tiny, feisty little sweetheart.

She enjoyed spending time with her husband, Terry of almost 43 years, visiting and discussing politics, watching old and new movies together. She was an avid reader and loved working with her indoor plants.

Survivors include her son, Jason (Shayla) McEntee of North Platte; grandchildren, Avery, Madilynn, Jaxon, and Gabriella “Eme” all of North Platte; sister, Bonnie Hyde of North Platte; brother, Patrick Bahde of Eagleville, TN; many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; parents; husband, Terry in 2015; and three brothers, Donald, Robert and Leland Bahde.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her name to further her grandchildren’s higher education.  Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 3, 2017 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Pastor Jan Eksted officiating.  Those wishing to sign her memorial book may do so from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel, which is in charge of arrangements.

Police investigate fatal shooting of man in north Omaha

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crime-scene-police-shootOMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Police say two people have been shot in north Omaha, and one has died of her injuries.

Omaha police say officer were called to the area of Kansas Avenue and 39th Street around 4:35 a.m. Saturday for a report of a shooting and found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.

The man was taken to an Omaha hospital for surgery. His condition has not been released.

Police say the woman was pronounced dead.

Police are not yet releasing the names of the victims. No arrests have been reported.

James Gordon “Jim” Doyle

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James Gordon “Jim” Doyle, age 88 of Tryon, NE passed away Friday September 16, 2016 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Jim was born on April 11, 1928 in North Platte, NE to Daniel T. and Ruthie R. (Gordon) Doyle. His family lived on a small farmstead south of Tryon for a short time until moving to Gordon Homestead north of Ringgold. He lived there for the rest of his life. Jim graduated from Tryon High School with the class of 1945. He ranched with his father in the years to follow. During this time he started riding bareback horses and bulls at some of the local rodeos. In true rough stock rider fashion, he often spoke of the horses he’d drawn and many of the other cowboys with whom he’d become friends. His face always lit up when he told rodeo stories. In 1952 he enlisted in the US Navy and entered the Cadet Program as the only applicant accepted who was not college educated. He later left the Cadet Program and entered Radio School. Jim served aboard the USS Tripoli, copying Morse code as a radio man. He saw much of post WWII Europe. For many years after his service, he continued to enjoy copying code. After leaving the service, Jim took over the family ranch and started his own cow herd. Over the years he transitioned from Hereford cows to the Angus breed and built a very well respected herd. In 1963 Jim married Dorothy “Jean” Wiley Fisher. She had three children, Ranold Calvin, Wiley Kent, and Shannon Marie and together they had Hannah Ruth. He was extremely interested in the Civil War. He read and reread anything he could get his hands on that pertained to that time period. Over the years he obtained stacks and stacks of Civil War books, magazines and movies. Jim’s passion was the Sandhills, and his cattle and horses. He enjoyed helping neighbors with their fall work and brandings. He was still dragging calves to the fire at the ripe old age of 85 and could still cover one that bucked then too! Jim helped several young ranchers get a start in the business by “loaning” them cows for a few years.
Jim is survived by his children Randy (Kathy) Fisher, Wiley “Kent” (Kathleen) Fisher, Shannon (Michael Lapsley) Fisher and Hannah (Matthew) Burch; 8 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jean; parents; sisters Pearl LaVonne Carlson and Loa Daly Duggan; brothers-in-law Don Daly, Ed Duggan and Nels Carlson.
Memorials are suggested to the McPherson County Fire Department and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday September 21, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Miller Cemetery in Tryon with full military honors. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Nebraska Pardons Board Rejects Bid by Man Convicted in 1975 Slaying

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jailLINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A man convicted of a 1975 murder will continue his life in prison, now that he’s lost another bid for freedom.

The Nebraska Pardons Board denied Michael Anderson’s request Monday for a hearing. The hearing would have given the board a chance to consider commuting his sentence to a certain number of years, which could have made him eligible for parole.

Anderson was convicted of murder in the contract slaying of his employer, Ronald Abboud. A friend, Peter Hochstein, was convicted of paying Anderson to kill Abboud. Anderson and Hochstein were taken off death row in 2001 and given life sentences.

The two have maintained their innocence since their arrests.

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