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David George Bernt

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From Garland, Nebraska.

David G Bernt passed away Wednesday May 4th, 2022.

He was born on May 7th, 1950 in Columbus, Nebraska to Harold and Ruth Mae (Hussmann) Bernt. He was the oldest of four children; David, Richard, Bruce and Susan (McLain) Bernt.

Following graduation from Columbus High in 1968 he joined the United States Army where he was stationed at China Lake. There he met his future bride Fran. Dave and Fran had one son Fred Bernt. Dave worked for the city of Lincoln for 40 years, and had a vineyard where he grew grapes for James Arthur Vineyards. Dave and Fran celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2021.

David leaves behind wife Fran; son Fred and daughter in law Michelle; grandson Zachary; sister Susan; step grandsons Jay & wife Cassi, Anthony, and Jeff; and four step great grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday May 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Northwest Community Church; 10200 Malcolm Road in Malcolm NE 68402. A luncheon will be held following the service at the church. Memorials to the family for future designation.

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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.

Terry Ann Baumbach

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on February 16, 1946.

Passed away on May 4, 2022.

No service information at this time.

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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.

Donna Jean Baker

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on January 17, 1945.

Passed away on April 23, 2022.

No service information at this time.

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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.

Georgia Ann Borcher

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Georgia Ann (Bess) Borcher, age 86, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Georgia was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on May 11, 1935, to Mary Wiegand (Morris) and George Bess. She graduated from Sidney High School in Sidney, Nebraska in 1953.

Georgia adored children and spent many years sharing her love of learning as a para-educator in Lincoln Public Schools. She was also passionate about painting and created beautiful artwork for family and friends. An avid traveler her entire life, Georgia adventured near and far, creating wonderful memories with those who loved her. She also was a loyal Nebraska volleyball fan.

A sweet and lovely lady, Georgia was affectionally called “Grandma Butterfly” by her grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered for her love of nature and animals.

Georgia is survived by her children, Kathy Ayars and Mike (Treva) Borcher; her sister, Nancy (Jim) Snowden; her brother Andy (Nancy) Bess; her grandchildren, Andrew Longoria, Matt Borcher, Stephanie Ayars, Megan Borcher, Gregory Ayars, and Samuel Ayars; and her great-grandchildren, James and Caroline Longoria.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made on Georgia’s behalf to the Capital Humane Society.

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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.

Jerry Howard Bainbridge

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A Celebration of Life service will be held at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church chapel in Lincoln, NE at 11 am Saturday, February 5th, 2022. A private interment at Fairview cemetery will be held prior to the service.

Jerry H. Bainbridge, 80, Lincoln NE, passed peacefully in his sleep Monday, January 24th, 2022 in Lincoln.

Jerry was born the 2nd of three sons to George Anthony “Tony” Bainbridge and Marie (Stall) Bainbridge on September 16, 1941 in Lincoln Ne.

Jerry graduated Lincoln High School with the class of 1959.

Jerry was united in marriage to Charlene Schwieger in Lincoln and of this union four children were born. Debbie, Gary, Steven and Susan. This marriage later ended in divorce.

Jerry was a salesman his whole life. He purchased and ran a Sears catalog store in Holdrege from 1969 to 1987 when he sold his Sears store and returned to Lincoln where he continued to sell appliances at Sears for another 32 years for a total of 50 years with the company. He received many awards for being salesman of the month and top salesman during the years with Sears.

Jerry loved to volunteer for anything in any organization that he was a member. Jerry was very active in his churches in Holdrege and in Lincoln. Jerry had been a member of the Jaycees, Elks Club,  helped organize the Phelps County Centennial, and was a Cub Master for Pack 220. After moving back to Lincoln he volunteered his time as a tutor in math for students at Southeast Community College, delivered Meals on Wheels, volunteered at both St. Elizabeth’s and Bryan hospitals in Lincoln for many years. He held many positions in the churches  including being a lay pastor. He participated in several ministry groups and would help lead singles ministry and divorce recovery workshops. He loved playing cards, chess, and square dancing with special friend Jan Kaiser, or shuffleboard with his buddy Merle Faubel.

Jerry is survived by his children: daughter Debbie Soderholm and her husband William of rural Holdrege, son Gary Bainbridge of Lincoln, daughter Susan Landenberger and her husband Tracey of Sutton, NE. Brothers, Thomas Bainbridge and his wife Dianne of Papillion, NE, John Bainbridge and his wife Zhenya of Germantown, MD. One grandson Heath Soderholm of rural Holdrege. Two step-grandchildren Trayson & Andaira Landenberger of Sutton, Nephew, Todd Bainbridge of Omaha, Nieces Andrea Bainbridge-Wells and her husband Matt of Tacoma Park, MD and Alexandra Bainbridge-Kissell and her husband Mike of Gaithersburg, MD.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, and son Steven in infancy.

Jerry requested no flowers. Donations can be made to his favorite charity St. Jude’s or to the donors choice.

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Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.