Donna Joyce Barret
Born on December 27, 1942. Passed away on May 11, 2024. No service information at this time. 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.
John Paul Berry
Born on July 16, 1947. Passed away on May 7, 2024. No service information at this time. 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.
Bernard O. Bryan Jr. “Bernie”
Bernard O Bryan Jr. “Bernie” was a hardworking, car enthusiast, determined, well liked man, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Born January 23rd, 1959. Age 65, Lifelong resident of Lincoln, NE. Bernie grew up tough, was in/out of foster care at an early age. He learned early in life how to work on cars, was a good mechanic, but found his work-trade in Welding. Former Capital Steel Welder/ Fabricator for many years, proceeded to take his skills to Cleaver Brooks as a Boilermaker. He credited an impressive 34 years at Cleaver. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, and best friend to many people. Full of orneriness and sarcasm, was very determined to make a difference in the lives he impacted, many lifelong friendships he made. Bernie shared the same passion “Dirt Track Racing” with his late wife: Rhonda Scdoris (Bryan). Together they Co-Founded Kids Night at Eagle Raceway. He Drove Stockcars and Sprint Cars for many years and then passed that same tradition to his son. He loved holidays and spending time with family and friends, adored his grandchildren. Enjoyed being a role model and became closer to those that were less fortunate in life and was the give your shirt off my back type of guy. He will be most remembered for his huge heart and warm smile. Bernie was a heart valve donor recipient and returned the giving favor as being an organ/tissue donor to honor those who saved him. His best advice was always “Work hard and you can achieve anything you want in life, don’t stop chasing your dreams.” He is survived by his Son and Daughter in Law: Nick and Ashley Bryan, Daughter: Jamie Crouse, Sisters: Florence Stone & Carol Hoskins, Brothers: Jerry Bryan & Eddie Bryan. Granddaughters: Tailynn, Madisynn & Kendallynn. Grandson: Brexton and many others beloved as his own. He is Preceded in death by his Wife: Rhonda, Parents: Bernard Sr. and Florence Bryan, Sister: Nancy Bayless A Celebration of Life will be held at St Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior Street, Lincoln, NE 68521. May 18th, 2024, at 12:00 PM. Flowers, Memorials, and Donations: To Care of the Family. 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.
“Joe” Joseph Baldassano Jr.
Joseph Baldassano, Jr. was born in Bethesda, MD on May 30, 1954. He was the 4th of 6 children born to Joseph, Sr and Marie. His early childhood and teen years were spent in Rockville, MD. He enlisted in the US Army in 1976 and served with the 561st Military Police Company at Ft Myer, VA. He proudly served in the Honor Platoon, which is responsible for security at high profile and dignitary events, such as the Inaugural Parade for President Jimmy Carter. Joe met his wife, Jane Steinkamp, while both were serving in the US Army. They married in 1978, and were parents of a daughter, Brandi, and a son, Justin. After their discharge from the military, they relocated to Nebraska, where Joe continued his career and education in law enforcement. He served as a police officer in Aurora and a Cass County deputy sheriff before utilizing the GI Bill to obtain a degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1990. He worked in the Nebraska Department of Corrections as a Caseworker, Parole Officer, Parole Hearing officer, Administration Assistant, Assistant Warden, and Acting Warden of Community Corrections before retiring in 2016. He then worked as a Deputy for Gage County Sheriff’s office until 2017 when he finally permanently retired. Joe enjoyed traveling, and he and Jane rode their Harley Davidson motorcycles all over the United States, visiting many National Parks. After retiring from the biker years, he still pursued traveling wherever and whenever he could. The trip of a lifetime was to the Galapagos Islands, where he swam with sea lions, trekked among giant tortoises, and walked the exact ground as his hero, Charles Darwin. This trip lasted only a week, but resulted in lifelong friendships with fellow travelers. Joe passed away on March 25, 2024 after a brief, but valiant fight with cancer. He is survived by wife of 45 years, Jane, and children, Joseph and Michael of Maryland, Brandi of Seward, and Justin of Lincoln. The apples of his eyes are his grandchildren, Savannah, Camden, and Emma. He is also survived by two sisters, Carol and Vicki, and two brothers, Michael and Stephen. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Philip. Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the Omaha National Cemetery. 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.
Constance “Connie” Elizabeth Bashore
April 17, 1951 – February 22, 2024 Born in Denver, CO to Jerry White and Gretchen Wendt. Connie attended Lincoln High School and graduated with honors in 1969. She later went on to culinary school for baking. She made numerous cakes for all occasions, specializing in wedding cakes. Connie worked as a chef at Tabitha for many years. She continued her passion for cooking at the University of Nebraska. Connie was a homemaker and raised three children: Jeff, Joey, and Jenny. After they grew up Connie went on to work in health care at Home Instead home health specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia. She really enjoyed all of her clients until her retirement. Connie and Joe lived a full life with their family and friends on Potter Street in the holiday house. They spent most of their time camping, fishing, playing cards, and singing Karaoke. Connie was a devoted wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma. She is survived by her three children Jeff Bashore (Beth Miller), Joey Bashore (April Bower), and Jenny Bashore (Josh Franzen); grandchildren Rebecca and Raechel Bashore, Cole Miller, Teryn, Lillyan, and Zoey Bower, and Hailey Franzen; great grandchild Apollo Schauer; and many nieces and nephews. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Joe W. Bashore III, parents Jerry White and Gretchen Wendt, brother Rick White, grandson Cameron Bashore, and best friend Marlana Kooistra. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 10, 2024 from 1-4 p.m. at the Pine Lake Golf & Tennis Clubhouse; 6601 S. 84th St., Lincoln, NE 68516. Memorials to the family to be used for a memorial bench at a state lake. 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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