SUTHERLAND - John Jacob Titchen, of Sutherland, formerly of North Platte, died June 4, 2006, at the Sutherland Care Center. He was born April 3, 1926, at Broadwater to John Henry Titchen Jr. and Esther Catherine Starr Titchen.

He grew up in Farnam and in 1932, his family moved to the Grand Island area. In 1933, they moved back to Broadwater and in 1952, they moved to North Platte.

Mr. Titchen enjoyed mowing lawns around North Platte and he attended the Salvation Army Church and was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows.

Survivors include his brother, Mervin (Barbara) Titchen of North Platte; step aunts; step uncles; many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews; and other family.

Cremation was chosen and inurnment will be at a later date.

Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge.

North Platte Telegraph, 6 June 2006