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Gordon Allen Birch

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on October 8, 1938.

Passed away on September 16, 2019.

Gordon was an avid outdoors man. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Gordon is preceded in death of his loving wife of 61 years Nancy (Schneider) Birch, his parents Orville and Anna Vae (Hixson) Birch, and his grandson Alexzander Jay Carney.

Gordon surviving children are Jeff Birch of Lincoln, Mike Birch (Ray Despiegler), Julie Goering, and Monica Carney (Timothy) and surviving grandchildren Erica Birch and Lane Carney.

A service to celebrate Gordon’s life will be at 11:00 a.m. on October 19, 2019 at St. Marks United Methodist Church on 84th and Pioneers. Luncheon to follow.  Memorials to the family in care of Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504.  Make the check out to Monica Carney.



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.

Doyle Irvin Blodgett

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on November 9, 1933.

Passed away on August 21, 2019.

Celebration of Doyle’s life was on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church, 1601 West Burnham Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.  Pastor Gary Fuller officiated.  Refreshments followed.



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.

Raymond C. Barger

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on September 3, 1925.

Passed away on August 20, 2019.

Raymond requested no service.



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.

Sandra “Sassy” Jean Babcock

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After a courageous fight, lasting almost two years against glioblastoma, Sandra passed away surrounded by family on July 13, 2019.

Sandra was born on January 8, 1962 in Toronto to Don and Dorothy Killin. At the age of 19, she came to the University of Nebraska Lincoln on a swimming scholarship. She met her husband Mike shortly after and they were married in 1984, starting a family together three years later.

She was a stay-at-home mother for three wild boys up until they entered middle school. Then, she found her true calling as a Special Education Teacher. Sandra earned her Masters in Special Education and became a teacher at Lincoln Southeast High School in 2003, where she taught until her diagnosis in 2017. In her incredible career, she was Department Chair of Special Education and was recognized as an outstanding educator in 2016.

Her students became family; at the drop of a hat, she would do anything for them. She pushed to implement inclusion for Special Education students in athletics. With her background as a swimmer and coach, she could train her students to join the Southeast swim and track teams—all becoming possible with the great support from Southeast High School. In 2019, she received the Track and Field Community Service Award, in recognition of her exceptional record of service to interscholastic athletics in Nebraska.

Sandra is survived by her father Don, sister Kathy, brothers Charlie and Greg, husband Michael, three boys Donny, Robbie, Tommy,  daughter Sonja, and her dog Larry. Her mother Dorothy preceded her in death.

As per her wishes, there will be a small, private memorial and spreading of her ashes in Canada. There will be no other services held. In lieu of flowers or cards, please make a donation in Sandra’s name to the Special Olympics.

Dedicated, Fearless, Fun



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.

Helen E. Bellinger

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Helen Bellinger (formerly Engelsgjerd)

From Lincoln, Nebraska

Age 85

Helen was born on October 10, 1933 to Warren and Ella Bellinger in Ansley, Nebraska. Helen passed away at St Elizabeth’s Medical Center on June 20, 2019.

She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandkids, Neil and Tyler Lewin; Philip, Nathan, Ellen Donahoe and Douglas Tesch; Micah, Kate, Thomas and Lindsey Wiegert.  Helen also had 4 great grand children, Isabelle and Jaxson Tesch, James Tesch, and Hank Donahoe.

She also enjoyed her Savannah Pines family where she participated in the activities there and a hobby of making cards.

Helen is survived by her, daughters Gaylene Lewin (Perry) of Spokane WA, Linda Tesch (Carl) and Annette Wiegert (Matt) all of Lincoln; two sisters LuEtta Anderson and VeraMae Lutz and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of  Helen’s life was on Saturday, June 29th at 1:00 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 7979 Holdrege Street in Lincoln.

Memorials to the family for future designation.



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.