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Sidney Allen Conner

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Sidney Allen-Robert-Stephenson Conner passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on August 11, 2021 surrounded by a multitude of family and friends at his home in Lincoln, NE. Although he passed at the age of 37, Sidney lived a full and rewarding life. He was a Lincoln native, born on June 10th, 1984.  He graduated from Lincoln High School in 2001. He married the love of his life Cari (Waybright) in 2005 and worked hard to raise two wonderful children. Sidney was a devoted husband and father who loved anything involving technology and science fiction. He had a warming smile, infectious laugh and brought joy to everyone around him.

Sidney is survived by his wife Cari Conner, his children Gage and Ava Conner, parents Charo Conner and John Gude of Lincoln NE, brother Michael and wife Jordan Gude, niece and nephew Quinn and Rylan Gude of Lincoln NE, grand-parents Sid and Cheryl Conner of Crete NE, father Greg Stephenson of Boise ID,  and grand-parents Phillip and Bernie Stephenson of Land O’Lakes FL, as well as aunts, uncles, cousins; each of which he held in his heart, and many loved friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family of Sidney may be sent to Aspen Cremation Services C/O Sidney Conner Memorial; 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln NE 68504, or donations to research of rare cancers made in his name are appreciated.

A Celebration of Sidney’s life will be on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 2:00 – 7:00 at the Prairie Creek Inn, 2400 South 148th St, Walton NE with a buffet of his foods.

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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.

Gene Campbell

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Gene H. Campbell of Lincoln, NE, passed away on August 8, 2021.  Gene was born in Nelson County, Virginia on August 27, 1937, to Russell and Virginia Campbell.  Gene met his wife, E. Ruth Whited, while attending Berea College, Berea, Kentucky. Gene and Ruth were to celebrate their 61st wedding anniversary in September, 2021.

Gene spent his early career as a pharmaceutical representative for Lederle Laboratories. An opportunity to work for Motorola brought him to Grand Island, Nebraska, in 1972. Throughout his life, Gene loved to fish, was an avid tennis player; voracious reader and keen traveler.

Gene is survived by his wife, Ruth Campbell, his three daughters: Carol (Mike) Keenan, Castle Rock, CO; Lisa Jo (Don) Pollard, Omaha, NE; and Leslie (Dan) Levy, Lincoln NE; his six grandchildren Zachary, Jacob and Adam Pollard; Sarah Nester; William and Andrew Levy; three great granddaughters and a great grandson; brothers Calvin (Barbara) Campbell, Buchanan, VA; Robert Hatter, Blue Ridge, VA; and Billy (Jean) Hatter, Troutville, VA, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Gene was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, and will be missed.

Gene is preceded in death by his father, Russell Campbell; mother Virginia (Campbell) Hatter; step-father Walter Hatter, brother Fredrick Campbell; and family friends Gaylord and Fern Nielsen and long-time friend Dr. P. Clayton Rivers.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 3:00 PM in the Chapel, First Plymouth Church, 2000 D Street, Lincoln, NE.

Memorials may be sent to First Plymouth Church’s Music Ministry, Nebraska Public Media or the Foundation for Lincoln City Libraries.

Private Interment – First Plymouth Church Columbarium.

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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.

Linda Ann Carlson

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on December 16, 1953.

Passed away on July 5, 2021.

No service 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.

Joyce Ileen Craiglow

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Joyce passed on May 17, 2021. She was born July 20, 1945 to August and Mabel Minzel of Denton, NE.

Preceded in death by her parents and brother Rodney. Survived by her husband of 56 years Richard; children Amy, Cayenne, Jesse and 8 grandchildren.

Joyce was a beautiful, loving woman who will be missed by all who knew her.

A service will be held virtually through zoom.  Contact Jesse Craiglow at craiglow.j@gmail.com.

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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.

Francisco De Los Santos Cortez

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on August 10, 1943.

Passed away on March 25, 2021.

Service in the future in Texas.

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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.