Dorothy Lillian Bunner
Dorothy Lillian (Grigsby) Bunner, known as Dotty, passed away in her sleep on October 28, 2020. Born April 28, 1935 to David and Opal (Schwemley) Grigsby, Dotty was a native to Wray, Colorado; the Grigsby family was one of Wray’s early pioneers. Dotty always recalled with fondness the years she spent growing up in Wray. Leaving Wray, she went to university at Colorado State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Home Economics Education. Dotty married her High School sweetheart, Richard O Bunner, known as Dick. After Dick received his Master’s from Penn State University, the family traveled around the country where Dick was posted working for Weyerhaeuser. Dick and Dotty added two children to their family: daughter, Katherine L (Bunner) Hoover, and, son, David A Bunner. Dotty also added an elementary degree. So over the years she occasionally taught at both elementary and High School. An exciting part of her life was living overseas in Indonesia and Australia where Dick worked. Travel was always an important part of Dotty’s life and something she enjoyed a great deal. One of her favorite trips was going to Ireland with her husband. Her grandchildren remember how she imparted the importance of traveling to expand ones view of the world. Dotty was a 68 year member of the P.E.O. sisterhood. For many years the family moved every couple of years, but Dotty was always able to find a chapter to welcome her to town. She did serve as the State President for Arkansas P.E.O., while living in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. She felt blessed by all the women she’d known. Dotty settled in Lincoln Nebraska to be near her daughter in 2015. And while there were no more big trips for Dotty, she still enjoyed being close to family and sharing time together. Dotty was preceded in death by her parents, sister, husband, and one of her grandsons. She is survived by her two children, son-in-law, and seven of her grandchildren. Service to be held in the future in Wray, Colorado. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Douglas “Doug” Dale Boydston
Douglas D. (Woody) Boydston was born Feb. 11, 1956 to Cloyd and Arla (Schoenleber) Doug was a longtime resident of Milford, NE and was employed as a machinist at the Tenneco Doug spent his childhood years in Weeping Water and Walthill, NE. Doug was an Doug began working at an early age, delivering newspapers, mowing lawns, working at local In 1987, Doug resigned his job to attend Southeast Community College in Milford. Doug Doug was an avid motorcyclist, loved music, and watching classic movies. Doug held a firm Doug is survived by his mother, Arla Boydston of Wahoo, NE; sisters Jacque Springer (Tim), A graveside service is planned for Oct. 31, 10:30 am, at the Cedar Hill United Methodist Church To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Boydston in Scottsbluff, NE, and passed away peacefully Oct. 17, 2020, in Seward, NE, from
complications of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
plant in Seward for 30 years.
all-conference offensive end at Walthill High School. His senior year he averaged 13.7 yards
per reception. He played “iron man” i.e. – in several games he was the top receiver and had the
most defensive tackles, also! He did it all at 160 lbs. He was a member of the National Honor
Society. He was also part of the Homecoming court beginning his freshmen year and won music
awards on baritone horn.
grocery stores, and a manufacturing plant before graduating from Walthill High School in 1974.
He was employed at Stephenson’s School Supply warehouse during his college years and was
soon promoted to warehouse manager, where he went by the nickname “Woody.” Doug
graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in
Agriculture.
received awards in his program for Outstanding Math Student and Outstanding Student of the
Quarter. He was a semi-finalist for the Milford campus “Who’s Who Among Students Program.“
In 1989, Doug graduated with honors for scholastic excellence with an Associate of Applied
Science Degree in Machine Tool and Design Technology, Diemaker Option.
sense of right and wrong and fairness (which led to often helping the underdog in a situation), a
love for long motorcycle rides (as well as fast ones!) on his Harley’s and other road bikes, and
the drive and determination to change his life by returning to school and beginning a new,
successful career path.
Decatur, NE, and Cheryl Hansen (John M.), Omaha, NE, brother, Rick Boydston (Leslie),
Grandview, WA, niece, Christine Kleiner (Lewis), Omaha, NE, nephews, Nathan Hansen
(Amanda), Omaha, NE, Nick Boydston (Whitney), Bothell, WA, and Andy Boydston, Seattle,
WA, great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Doug is preceded in death by his
father, Cloyd Boydston; grandparents Henry and Gladys (McReynolds) Boydston and John and
Dallas (Weaver) Schoenleber; and infant niece Elizabeth Springer.
Cemetery, located east of Ceresco, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Tabitha
Hospice and SE Community College-Milford.
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.
Gregory Lynn Bowland, Sr.
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on January 6, 1963. Passed away on October 11, 2020. Service pending.
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.
Holly Kay Burnett
Holly Kay Burnett was born August 4th, 1963 in Ogallala, Nebraska to James and Marjorie Burnett. As a child, she moved to North Platte, Nebraska where she graduated from North Platte High School in 1981. She married twice and had two boys, Joshua Riley Branting and Cody Legend Dauel. She was a very loving mother. As an adult Holly resided in Lincoln, Nebraska and worked for several cleaning companies over the years and ran a small at home daycare. Preceded in death by her mother Marjorie Lou (Rahmann) Burnett; father James Edward Burnett; and cousin Cindy Rahmann. Survived by son Joshua (Ashley) Branting of Lincoln; son Cody (Rebecca) Dauel of Alliance, Nebraska; brothers David Burnett and Michael Burnett. Celebration of life on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Roper and Sons Mortuary. Memorial contributions and condolences, in care of the family to Aspen; 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Jocelyn Baade
Jocelyn (Joce) Baade of Lincoln, NE, passed away September 24, 2020, from lung cancer, with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She was born March 14, 1945, in Oklahoma City, OK. Preceding Joce in death were her parents Maybelle and Samuel Dillow, her brother Dean Jacques Dillow and her sister Janet Dovel, Clifford Baade and James Young. Joce is survived by her son and wife Greg and Jodi Baade, her brothers Dana and Doyle Dillow, her sister Dian Wright and many nieces and nephews. Joce worked for a short time at Goodyear, Jason’s Clothing, and Tyrrell’s Floral – among others. Joce was excited to open her own stores – first was Joce’s Spirits & Wine and then later Sugar ‘n Spice Consignment. Her most rewarding job for the last 15 years until she “retired” was working for Lincoln Public Schools driving the Special Needs buses. She LOVED all those kids! After she “retired” she found great enjoyment ushering at all of the UNL events, the Salt Dogs games and also at The Pinnacle Arena. For the last 50+ years she had the best time playing softball, golfing, bowling, throwing darts, pickle ball and competing with friends in Fantasy Football (which she dominated)!! Her greatest joy was her son Greg. She was there for everything and supported all of his interests. When no father would come forward to coach his Little Chiefs baseball team, Joce stepped up and became the coach! Joce was “Papa” in a basketball “Papa & Pal” competition in grade school. Joce (Papa) and Greg took home the win! When Greg took an interest in dirt biking Joce fully supported this and took him all over the surrounding states to race. She was always at the finish line! Joce was extremely involved around Lincoln. She gave her time and energy to the Democratic Party of Nebraska, Meals on Wheels, Tabitha Gift Shop, her Neighborhood HOA and so many others. Joce was so caring and giving. When you had her attention – IT WAS EVERYTHING! Joce’s wishes were to be cremated. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
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