Feb 14, 2026

Lionel Lawrence Prokop, 76, of North Platte, Nebraska passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 20, 1949, in Stratton, Nebraska to Cyprian and Antoinette (Horinek) Prokop.

Lionel was raised on a farm north of Colby, Kansas. He graduated from Colby High School in 1968 and later earned his...

Feb 13, 2026

Robert Charles "RC/Bob" Wilson, of North Platte, Nebraska, and Brownsville, Texas, was born January 27, 1940, and unexpectedly left this World on February 13, 2026.

Bob was born in North Platte to Clyde and LuLu (Haney) Wilson of Ringgold, NE. He attended high school in Tryon (class of 1958). Shortly after graduation he joined the U.S. Army...

Feb 9, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Ronna Lee Ellis, who left this world February 9th, at the age of 49, in North Platte, Nebraska. Ronna was born November 30th, 1976, to Ron Ellis and Cynthia Hastings.

She graduated high school from North Platte High School...

Feb 9, 2026

William (Bill) Richard Driefholt, passed away at Great Plains Health on February 9, 2026.  William was born on June 24, 1955 in Ogallala, Nebraska, to Charles Owen and Velma Jean (Marshall) Driefholt.

He is survived by his sister, Jackie (Carol) Miller, three daughters, 4 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren.

Bill was preceded in death by...

Feb 6, 2026

Kathy Lynne Schreiber (Baade), 65, of North Platte, NE, passed away on February 6, 2026.

She was born in Omaha, NE on August 11, 1960. Her mother, Bonnie Lou Jensen, had traveled by train to deliver Kathy and her twin sister, as North Platte could not safely care for them. She grew up in North Platte with...

Jan 30, 2026

Elvina May Hill, 84, of North Platte, Nebraska pass away on January 30, 2026 surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

She was born on August 20, 1941, to Clarence and Anna (Cogdill) Banks in Ogallala, NE.  Elvina graduated high school in Ovid, CO. then married Ronald Hill.  They lived in Julesburg CO, Grand Island NE and...

Jan 28, 2026

Robert Lee Messersmith, age 86, of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Great Plains Health.

Robert was born in Farnam, Nebraska, to Orvis and Jane (Stephensen) Messersmith on October 13, 1939.

He grew up there, finally graduating from Stockville High School in 1957. After working for a while, Robert was called...

Jan 26, 2026

Dale George Yanken, age 74, of North Platte, passed away on January 26, 2026 at Maples at Centennial, surrounded by his family.  Dale was born to George and Opal Yanken, of Maxwell, NE, on October 27, 1951. He attended Maxwell Public Schools. On December 30, 1970, he married Carlene T. Yanken (Jensen). To this union four children were born,...

Jan 25, 2026

Larry Roger Baumann was born on February 19, 1946, in Chadron, Nebraska, to Bob and Mary Nadine (Babe) (Simpson) Baumann.  Larry spent his childhood in Chadron playing baseball with his brothers and working in the family shoe store, F&M Bootery.  His love for sports began in childhood and continued throughout his life.  In high school, Larry played legion baseball...

Jan 15, 2026

Jeanette Phelps passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, with her eldest son (Gerry) by her side in North Platte, Nebraska, at the age of 87.  She was born to John and Melvina (Gibson) Fletcher in North Platte.  Jeanette grew up working on the family farm while attending Echo and Community Center Country Schools east of Wellfleet, Nebraska. She...