Lucy L. Doxon
Born on July 28, 1944 in Perry, Kansas. Passed away on September 29, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. 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.
Larry Stephen DeVries
Larry Stephen DeVries, 73, lived and passed away in Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on August 25, 1951, in Beatrice, Nebraska, Larry was known for his quick wit, loving nature, and affable spirit. Larry graduated from Norris High School before earning his master’s degree in Economics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He dedicated most of his career as an analyst at Lincoln Electric System, where he was respected for his meticulous work and kind demeanor. Beyond his professional life, Larry was an avid runner, cherishing the opportunity to meet new friends in the running community. His passion for running was matched by his love for his children; whether it was summoning laughs and smiles with silly games, helping with math homework, or offering comfort & gentle encouragement on a bad day, Larry poured his heart into every moment of being a dad. Larry is survived by his daughter, Karen (Greg), his son, Nolan, his brothers, Duane (Ann), Fred (Betty), and Branch (Marilynn), and his sisters, Stephanie (Don), Althea, and Kristin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Alice DeVries, and his brother, Forrest. A Memorial Service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held Sunday, November 17th at 1:00 PM in the Cortland Community Center, W 5th St. Cortland, NE 68331. One of Larry’s greatest loves was sharing good food with his family and friends, so an assortment of his favorites will be provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Larry’s honor to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 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.
Mary Katherine Dickinson
Born on December 1, 1952. Passed away on August 15, 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.
Gustave Matthew Dittman Jr.
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on December 21, 1935. Passed away on August 15, 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.
Nancy Claire Diekmann
Nancy Claire (Holmquist) Diekmann was born to Claire and Mildred (Romberg) Holmquist on October 13, 1943 in Oakland, Nebraska. After graduating from Oakland High School in 1961, she attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where she served as president of her Delta Gamma sorority and vice-president of Mortar Board honorary. Upon earning her degree in Education with an English endorsement, Nancy taught at Lincoln High School. She then married Robert G. (Bob) Diekmann on September 4, 1966. After Bob’s graduation from UNL, they taught in Humboldt, Nebraska, where their son, Scott, was born. They then moved to Beaver City where their daughter, Cynthia Jean, and son, Matt were born. Their next moves were to Elkhorn, Sutton, and finally Springfield, where Nancy returned to teaching at Arlington and then Platteview High School. Nancy had great love for her students and those she coached in Mock Trial at Platteview. Her excellence as an educator was recognized by UNL with the presentation of the Teachers College Freda Battey Distinguished Educator Award in 1994, and, more importantly, by those students she challenged every day. After retiring from her teaching career, Nancy could be found at Nebraska Cornhusker football, volleyball, and baseball games, playing golf, and enjoying her Friday bridge group, several book clubs, her Bible study and Sunday School classes, and, of course, her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons, Scott and Matt (Becky); grandchildren, Natalie and Nicholas Diekmann, David Profenna, and Elizabeth Fowler; and sisters Cynthia (Tom) Fitchett and Jean Vincent, as well as her many loving nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were husband, Bob; daughter, Cynthia Jean; brother-in-law, Jack Vincent; and her parents Claire and Mildred Holmquist. Funeral Service: Visit with Family 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Memorial Service at 11 a.m., Monday, July 22, 2024 at the 1st United Methodist Church, 480 Main Street, Springfield, NE. Private Family Inurnment in Oakland, Nebraska, at a later date. Memorials suggested to: Huskers Athletic Fund; Springfield Platteview Community Education Foundation; Springfield 1st United Methodist Church. 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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