Michael Laack was born in Beloit, Wis. on Aug. 19, 1972 and raised by his parents, Cindy and Dana Nolta. He grew up in Wisconsin and attended school in Beloit and later earned his GED. Mike moved to North Platte and went to work at Cleary Construction then Dowhower Construction. Mike had three daughters, Tesla, […]

Stephanie Rodriguez was born Dec. 16, 1978 to John and Rosie Rodriguez in North Platte where she was raised. She attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School, graduated from North Platte High School, then attended Mid-Plains Community College. She married Jason Sellers and they lived in North Platte where they welcomed three daughters and later divorced. She […]

Judie K. Carpenter, 80, of North Platte passed away Sept. 27, 2024 at Great Plains Health. She was born on March 1, 1944 in Grand Island to Clare and Bertha (Cox) Coleman. On July 10, 1960, Judie married Darrell E. Carpenter in Elwood. Darrell preceded her in death on Dec. 11, 2006. Survivors include daughters, […]

David Abe Falkena, 67, returned into the arms of his maker on Sept. 9, 2024. Born in Hawarden, Iowa to Barbara and Evert (Woody) Falkena, Dave was involved in all aspects of the arts, from stage presentations to musicals. An accomplished musician vocally and instrumentally, he was especially talented playing the trombone where he played […]

Wanda Franklin, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully Sept. 26, 2024 at Prairie View Gardens in Kearney. Wanda lived a full life marked by her faith, love for the family farm, her family, her generosity to the community and her unwavering strength. Wanda was born Sept. 22, 1933 in Wallace. She […]

Janeen (White) Gill was born in McCook on June 5, 1974. She passed away at Great Plains Health in North Platte on Sept. 28, 2024 at the age of 50. Janeen, daughter of Thomas and Sheryl White grew up in McCook then graduated from North Platte High School in 1992. She went on to graduate […]

On Sept. 30, 2024, Patricia “Nana Pat” May Goff went to be with her Lord and Savior after living a long, beautiful life. She was born one of three girls in Detroit, Mich. on May 24, 1928 to Leon and Gladys (Cunningham) Lochrie. The family moved to Muskogee, Okla. where Pat was raised and attended […]

On Sept. 27, 2024, Shawn Rossell peacefully passed away at home in North Platte with his family by his side. He was 59 years old. Shawn, son of Gordon and Susan Rossell, was born Jan. 14, 1965 at Gothenburg where he grew up. After graduating from Gothenburg High School he worked at Jensen’s Jack & […]

On Sept. 17, 2024, Alan “Walter” Warner passed away at Centennial Park Retirement Village at the age of 87. Walter was born to Walter and Beth (Hutchinson) Warner on Nov. 12, 1936 in Scottsbluff. As a child, Walter’s family moved to Denver, where he grew up and graduated from Alameda High School in Lakewood, Colo. […]

Byron E. Daly, 92, passed away Sept. 26, 2024 at Gothenburg Health.  He was born May 28, 1932 in a home near Hat Creek Stage Station in Wyoming to Charles E. and Hazel (Winters) Daly.   Byron had four brothers and two sisters.  The family moved back to the Tryon area in 1953 where he attended […]