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02/27/2026

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02/27/2026

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02/21/2026

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02/21/2026

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02/21/2026

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Robert “Rob” S. Spears, age 60, of North Platte, Nebraska, went to heaven Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from Great Plains H...
02/15/2026

Robert “Rob” S. Spears, age 60, of North Platte, Nebraska, went to heaven Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from Great Plains Health.

Rob was born May 4, 1965, in Spokane, Washington, to William and Marilyn (Larson) Spears.

After growing up in Spokane, Robert moved from place to place, working as a chef. In 2004 he was working in Denver, CO, when he fell in love with his future life mate, Sue Bernard. He followed her back to North Platte where they built a life together for the next 22 years. There he worked various jobs, including running the BBQ Pit for many years.

Cooking was Rob’s passion! He loved seeing people enjoy his food, especially his family. He loved being a step-father and spent as much time with his partner and step-children as he could. He was also a true animal lover, always filling his life with as many animals as his household and partner allowed. He also enjoyed nature, and could often be found enjoying his free time fishing in the great outdoors.

Those left to cherish Robert’s memory are his life mate Sue; step-children Collette (Charlie) Murray, Elizabeth (Martin) Roscheski, and Jessica (Leonard) Yearling; mom Marilyn (Jerry) Hubble; brother Rick (Sandy) Spears of CO; sister Linda Probst of Colorado; and several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his dad William Spears and brother Russ Spears.

Cremation has been chosen by the family. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at adamsswanson.com.

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02/14/2026

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Janice Rae (Wonka) Jones, 83, of North Platte passed away February 12, 2026 at home. She was born on June 6, 1942 at St...
02/14/2026

Janice Rae (Wonka) Jones, 83, of North Platte passed away February 12, 2026 at home. She was born on June 6, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital to Adolph and Eleanor Wonka in North Platte.

Janice attended North Platte High School and graduated with the class of 1960. She was united in marriage to Thomas W. Jones Sr. on June 23, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The couple lived in Lincoln, Milford, Seward, and North Platte. Janice and Tom had four children, Tommy, Shari, Amy, and Christopher.

Janice and Tom had many businesses including Rocket Reproduction, Tour Ice, Tom Jones Construction, and Jan’s Blueprinting. Later, Jan worked at Jefferson School, and then as a banquet waitress for Canteen Bar and Grill for over 20 years. She also worked as a cafeteria chef at St. Patrick’s High School.

Janice had many adventures in life and loved going to brandings, the state fair, and entertaining in her back yard. She loved to go gambling with her sister. Her greatest love in life was her family and especially her grandchildren, they were her whole world.

Survivors include her children, Tommy Jones, Shari Jones, Amy (Jake) McGill, Christopher (Amber) Gosnell; grandchildren, Bobby (Chrissy) Jones, Brandon Jones, Talan (Hannah) McGill, Sawyer McGill (Kinley), Sally McGill, Samuel and Juliet Gosnell; great grandchildren, Kelsie and Amy Jones; special daughter-in-law, Carlene Jones; brothers-in-law, Larry Vencill Sr. and Richard Fredricey; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Janice was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; parents, Adolph and Eleanor Wonka; sister, Carole Vencil; in-laws, Samuel and Charlotte Jones; grandparents, Thomas and Freeda Lally, Paul and Abbie Wonka; sister-in-law, Joyce Fredricey; son-in-law, Gary Leaf.

Memorials are suggested to St. Patrick’s Catholic School. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with Reverend Vidya Sagar Arikotla as Celebrant. Inurnment will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Rosary will be held 7:00 P.M., Monday, February 16, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00-4:00, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia Irene (Ziegler) Deatrich (83) was born and raised on the family farm south of Collyer, KS, April 5, 1942, to Al...
02/11/2026

Patricia Irene (Ziegler) Deatrich (83) was born and raised on the family farm south of Collyer, KS, April 5, 1942, to Alex Ziegler and Viola (Michel) Ziegler and departed this life February 7, 2026, at Stone Hearth Estates (Memory Care), Gothenburg, NE.

Pat attended St. Michael’s Catholic School and Collyer High School where she was active in choir, band, drama, speech, and cheerleading. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Education from Kearney State College. She taught grades K-8 at Pleasant View, Dist. 31 country school southeast of North Platte from 1970 until it closed in 1991. From 1992 until her retirement in 2008, she taught first grade at Jefferson Elementary School in North Platte. She enjoyed being with children and teaching them to read.

She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, volunteering with Sunday brunches.

Her pastimes included gardening, canning, quilting, reading, and crossword puzzles. She was an avid Husker fan (football, baseball and volleyball) and followed college and professional sports on TV, especially baseball. Her favorite team was the New York Yankees. She enjoyed cooking meals during the holidays and for family gatherings. Her homemade rolls were an absolute favorite. She had a sweet tooth and loved her desserts.

Pat is survived by her children, Christine Deatrich of Cheyenne, WY; Monte/Angela Deatrich of Stoutsville, MO; and Todd/Jan Deatrich of Maywood; grandchildren, Nicholas Halcott, Benjamin Halcott, Dalton Deatrich, Shoni/Davin Doyle, and Tell/Bekah Deatrich; brother Richard/Marilyn Ziegler, and sister Mary/Larry Wolfe; 6 great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents, her sister Ramona Griffith, brother James Ziegler, grandson James “Jimmy” Deatrich, and great-grandson, Titus Deatrich.

Patricia suggested memorials may be sent to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, St Patrick’s Endowment Fund, North Platte, Nebraska or Central Plains Hospice, PO Box 207 Cozad, NE 69130. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Special thanks are extended to the caregivers at Stone Hearth Estates and to Central Plains Hospice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 19, 2026, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 415 N. Chestnut St., North Platte, Nebraska with Father Jonathan Sorensen as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from noon to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with family receiving friends from 5 - 7 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

James Kenneth “Jim” Huebner, 78, of North Platte, passed away February 6, 2026 at Linden Court. He was born November 28...
02/08/2026

James Kenneth “Jim” Huebner, 78, of North Platte, passed away February 6, 2026 at Linden Court. He was born November 28, 1947 to Kenneth and Aletha (Knapp) Huebner in North Platte.

Jim attended North Platte High School and graduated with the class of 1966. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and graduated with a business degree. Jim met Susanne Pospichal in Lincoln and they were united in marriage on August 4, 1973. The couple lived in Kansas City, MO and Jim worked for Lever Bros. as a supervisor in the sales department. He transferred to Indianapolis, IN then came back home to North Platte where he worked for the family business and expanded the store to Westfield at that time. Eventually Jim came to be president of the Huebner business along with two of his brothers. He retired October 30, 2015 due to his health. Jim’s loves were his business and his family. Especially spoiling his grandchildren.

Survivors include wife, Sue of North Platte; children, Sara (Andy) Johnson of North Platte, Adam Huebner of Omaha; grandchildren, Abigail and Kenneth Johnson of North Platte; siblings, Charlie (Kathy) Huebner of North Platte, Paul (Connie) Huebner of North Platte; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Aletha Huebner; brother, Tom (Molly) Huebner; in-laws, Joe and Joanne Pospichal.

Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Family Services. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:00 A.M., Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Rosary will be held 10:30 A.M. before the Mass. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00-5:00, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.

Janie Marie Newtson, née Hanson, 72, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Accura HeathCare of N...
02/08/2026

Janie Marie Newtson, née Hanson, 72, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away on February 4, 2026 at Accura HeathCare of North Platte. She was born on February 4, 1954 in North Platte, Nebraska to Gerald Hanson and Twilla Stanley.

She graduated from North Platte High School in 1973 and later attended Mid-Plains Community College. Janie was wed to Dale A. Newtson in North Platte in 1996.

Janie retired from General Motors after over a decade due to an injury and then became a homemaker and wife of 29 years. She found joy in puzzles and card games, but her greatest passion was caring for cats, whom she lovingly cared for in great numbers. Janie will be remembered for her contagious, spirit-lifting laugh.

Janie is survived by her siblings, John (Stacey) Hanson of North Platte, Rebecca Stanley of Edmond, OK, Mary Stewart of North Platte, Orhpa (Terry) Walker of Gothenburg; nieces and nephews, Stephanie (David) Lee, Johnathan May, Tommie Atkins, and Casondra (Mark) Martinez; along with many great-nieces, nephews, cousins, and other family members and friends.

Janie was preceded in death by her husband, Dale; parents, Gerald and Twilla; siblings, Andrew Stanley, Glendin Patrick, John Garner, Lavella Pfeister, Leona Webster, and Don Garner.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Nebraska. Marty Leggett will bring words of comfort. Book signing will be Tuesday, February 17, 12-5 P.M. at Adams & Swanson Funeral home who is assisting the family.

Larry Dale Schneider, age 77, of North Platte, passed away at his home on February 1, 2026. He was born one of four chi...
02/04/2026

Larry Dale Schneider, age 77, of North Platte, passed away at his home on February 1, 2026. He was born one of four children to Laverne “L.V.” and Hazel “Jean” (Callaway) Schneider in North Platte on July 19, 1948.

Larry was raised in North Platte, graduating with the class of 1966. After completing high school, Larry enlisted into the United States Army where he was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, serving as an Intel Specialist. He did a tour of duty in Korea on the DMZ during the time of the Pueblo Incident. Larry was honorably discharged in 1972 with recognition as a rifle expert and receiving a National Defense Service Medal. Upon his return home from the military, Larry met and married Jeannie Ann Dolan, and together they had four boys, Rodger, Rusty, Rocky, and Luke. The couple eventually divorced and Larry later married Sue Beford, welcoming her kids, Molly and Jeff, as stepchildren. After returning to school and receiving his associate’s degree, Larry began a career as a car salesman, working for Western Motors until 1989. Larry was always known for his sarcastic, yet hilarious, sense of humor. As his career in the military highlighted, he was an amazing shot and loved to hunt birds.

Survivors include his children, Rusty (Kim) Schneider, Rocky (Shaunna) Schneider, Luke (Ashley) Schneider; step daughter, Molly Beford; grandchildren, Preston, Pierce, Madeline, Lexi, Talan, Emma, and Shelby; siblings, Marcy, Rodger, and Dick; other family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Laverne and Hazel; his son, Rodger; grandson, Cody.

Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswaon.com.

Please join us as we celebrate the life and memory of Larry Schneider on Saturday, May 9, 2026, between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Location: 409 Sandpiper Way, North Platte, NE 69101

Friends and family are warmly welcomed. Please feel free to come and go as you wish throughout the afternoon and evening as we gather to share memories, stories, and fellowship in Larry’s honor.

Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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