Diane Eley
Born on October 12, 1939. Passed away on February 14, 2025. Service information is pending. 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.
David D. Bacon
Born on August 9, 1944. Passed away February 13, 2025. Service information pending. 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.
Wesley Lee Faust
Wesley Lee Faust went home to be with the Lord Wednesday February 12, 2025. Born to Mollie and Henry Faust September 21, 1936 he was a master of all trades, working many jobs throughout his life including being a mechanic, a welder and working in quality control. Most proudly serving in the Air National Guard of Nebraska and The Reserve of The United States Air Force. He was an original member of the Rebels Car Club and one of the original founders of the Early Ford v8 club. He had many hobbies that included coin collecting, toy collecting, metal detecting wood working, rebuilding old engines and cars, metal forming and was a self taught machinist. Most of all however he found great joy in spending time with his children and grandchildren, heading over to Runza or Taco Johns for a bite and talking to His Dear Friend Mary, playing games and doing crossword puzzles. He is preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Mollie and Henry Faust, Son David Faust and Sister in Law, Gail Faust. He is survived by his sons, Bruce and Brian Faust, Daughter-In-Law Pamela Faust, Sister Darlene Turner, Brother Gary Faust, grandchildren, Ashley, Jared and wife Kenzie, Dalton, David and Wife Shana, and Stephanie, great grandchildren, Callie, Colton, Lee, Kinzley, Braxton, Kaelyn and Silas and nieces and nephews. He was an amazing man of faith and talent who was well loved and will be missed dearly. A Celebration of Life will be held at The Welfare Society: 1430 N 10th Street in Lincoln NE, Saturday March 1, 2025 from 3pm to 5pm. 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.
Jean Ann Fischer
September 11, 1968- February 12, 2025 Jean Ann Fischer, age 56, of Denton, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 in her home with her family by her side after her three year struggle with ovarian cancer. Born in Friend, Nebraska, on September 11, 1968, she was the daughter of Harvey and Joan Weber, and was the youngest of seven children. Jean Ann was a radiance of kindness and intelligence, and she spread warmth and love to all who knew her. But most of all, she wanted people to be kind to one other, above all else. Jean Ann met the love of her life, Jerry, twice before they became husband and wife. Her first meeting with Jerry was as a little girl, sitting side-by-side sharing laughter over a litter of puppies at the county fair. Little did she know, Jerry would take a chance and ask her out for a movie and pizza many years later while she was in high school, and soon thereafter, they fell in love and eventually married on August 5, 1989. They moved twice before they built their forever home on an acreage between Lincoln and Denton in 1999. All the while, she cherished her time with her family and found joy in the simple things. She loved to read and taught her two kids, Jackson & Carson, to love books as well. You would find her most mornings reading scripture and writing her daily devotions while holding a cup of coffee and watching the birds outside, while one of her beloved four-legged family members comforted her and sat beside her. She was an avid reader, with a deep appreciation for learning, never satisfied with what she already knew, she was always searching for advanced techniques and knowledge. Her unwavering faith in Christ provided her with strength and comfort throughout her life. Jean Ann dedicated many years of her professional life to serving others as a registered dietitian at Bryan LGH Hospitals in Lincoln, Nebraska. For the past decade and a half, she shared her expertise and passion for nutrition and dietetics at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she served in a variety of roles, including Registered Dietitian, Human Sciences Program Leader, Extension Educator, and Nutrition Education Program Director. Jean Ann also served in numerous college lecturer and adjunct professor roles, teaching college students at various institutions in the state of Nebraska. While her contributions were significant, Jean Ann remained remarkably humble about her work, finding deep fulfillment in her role and the positive impact she had on countless lives. She valued her work immensely and continued to contribute where she could until the very end. She left a lasting impact on her colleagues and her community, and all who knew her were touched by her dedication, compassion, and love. Jean Ann will be deeply missed by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Fischer; her son, Jackson Fischer; her daughter, Carson Fischer, her mother Joan Weber, her father Harvey Weber, her sisters Mary Jo Weber, Diane Odoski, Karen Horky, and her brothers Dale Weber, Mike Weber, and John Weber, and her loyal beagle, Goose. Jean Ann’s song may have ended, but her melody will forever linger on. In keeping with Jean Ann’s final wishes, no formal funeral service will be held. Instead, her desire was for a private celebration of life with her family, a time for intimate remembrance and shared love. All that knew her, also knew that she was a woman of remarkable grace with a truly humble spirit. She sought no accolades or public pronouncements, but rather a quiet gathering of those closest to her to honor her life and her unwavering faith in Christ. She wished for her family to grieve together, to find comfort in one another, and to cherish the many memories and love they shared with her. Her family of four took many joyous vacations, and she wanted her ashes to be spread in a special place, a place that held memories of togetherness and love for her family, and one that would show the grace of God every day by way of a vibrant sunrise and glowing sunset. She loved a beautiful sunrise and sunset, and would always call on you to hurry, and see it for yourself. In her own words, “I am strong in my faith and my trust in God, I have a husband I love, many friends at work and at home, and two of the most amazing humans that God has allowed me to birth, raise, and get to know as adults. I was also blessed to get to know my children’s eventual life partners, and I also got to love three dogs along the way that looked out for me and brought me smiles and comfort, all the while completing our family. I was blessed to have parents who gave me a safe and loving home, and siblings to keep me grounded and to know that I am never alone. And at the end of my life I was blessed with many doctors, nurses, aids, techs, and their staff, so many caring people that gave so much and helped me with my journey home. This is the day that the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Amen. I love you all, Jean Ann.” In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jean Ann’s memory to ovarian cancer research. May a cure be found for this devastating disease, so that someday soon no other families will have to endure the heartbreak, loss, and indescribable pain that ovarian cancer brings. Donations can be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance through UNL Memorial, or by going to https://ocrahope.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/make-a-donation/. 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.
Steven F. Miller
Steve Miller, 69, passed away peacefully, with Gina by his side, on Sunday, February 9th, 2025, after battling dementia. Born on November 25th, 1955, to James R. and Delpha (Bottorf) Miller, Steve had an active childhood growing up in Aurora, Nebraska. When he was 10, he made the decision to believe in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and was baptized in the Aurora Christian Church. He was very close to his Grandma Bottorf, and marveled at her ability to make little toys out of sticks, cheer on old-school wrestling stars on tv, and read her well-worn Bible into the night hours. Steve had a passion for football, baseball and basketball, and was quite gifted athletically, but also put in tremendous work, perfecting each skill and learning plays. He carried a ball around town every where he went, at the advice of one of his beloved coaches. He loved playing quarterback, and with his size, he had to learn to scramble and get open faster than most. He also had a long-standing record in the high hurdles. When he wasn’t playing sports, he was busy with Boy Scouts, doing chores, riding his bike, learning to hunt and fish, or was stirring up mischief with the neighborhood kids. He loved the freedom of growing up in a small town in the 60’s and 70’s. He was exempt from the draft due to his colorblindness, but was very proud of his big brother going off to the Vietnam War to fight for our country. Steve graduated from Aurora High School in 1974. He was excited to attend his 50th class reunion last June. After 2 years at Kearney State College, he entered the work force, becoming a “jack-of-all-trades” in a variety of job settings. Despite his fear of heights, he took on a job for Burlington Northern Railroad, climbing communication poles in Ashland. It was while working for BN and living in Lincoln, that he met the love of his life, Gina Dolen. She happened to be on spring break from nursing school in Omaha and attended a gathering of mostly Aurora people. It was the spring equinox of 1981, and the rest is history. They were married on May 5, 1984, in Lincoln. A week short of their 10th anniversary, they welcomed their first son, Trevor, into their family, followed by Andrew a couple years later. He supported his family with his sales jobs at Carlson Systems and Xpedx, before taking a job as the building superintendent at New Covenant Church. Outside of work, his true passion was teaching his boys how to run routes, shoot jumpers or hit a ball on the sweet spot of the bat. He never tired of coaching their youth teams. He even took a crash course in soccer when there seemed to be a shortage of volunteers from the parent pool. Most importantly, he taught them how to be respectable young men, showing appreciation for the opportunity to play sports. A handshake to the umpires after a game was a must. There was often music on at the Miller House – classic rock, country, blues, anything with soul. There were dogs barking, and Husker games blaring, plus Steve’s famous announcer voice, introducing the star players of the championship team, as they ran out onto the “field” – Trevor as Eric Crouch, Andrew as Joel Mackovicka! No dull moments! When he needed a little time away, he went hunting, fishing or golfing with his good buddies. Stories from these weekends were priceless to Steve. He loved to travel, too. The family met up in Idaho last June, then celebrated in San Diego last August with extended family. The mountains and the beach were his favorite destinations. Becoming a grandpa to Hannah was probably the best surprise of his life. Not having a little girl in the house before, he had to learn to attend tea parties and cover his ears when she and her little friends would squeal. You would often find them in the backyard, digging up worms, watering the garden, or him pushing her on the swing. Steve is survived by his wife, Gina, his sons, Dr. Trevor Miller, of Roswell, New Mexico, and Andrew Miller, of Lincoln, his granddaughter, Hannah, dog kids, Emma and Hazel, his brother, Jim Miller (Stephany), of Aurora, brother-in-laws, Rick Dolen (Laurine), and Gregg Dolen, both of Lincoln, many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and many four-legged friends. A Celebration of Life will take place on Monday, February 17th, 2025 at 2 pm at First Free Church, 3300 South 84th Street, in Lincoln. The service can be live-streamed here. Memorials to First Free Church or Cause for Paws. 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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