Phyllis H. Dodge
Phyllis D. Dodge (Henning) of Lincoln, NE, passed away on May 29, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1931, in Effingham, KS the daughter of Oren Dean and Dorothy Catherine (Christie) Henning. Phyllis grew up in Everest, Kansas and graduated from Everest High School. Phyllis started working at a very young age as a waitress in her family’s restaurant and worked the soda fountain in the local drugstore in Everest. She was one of the first remote workers, long before remote working was the thing, doing bookwork from home for a local couple who did tax work for families all over Kansas. After that, she went to work at the Union State Bank in Everest and worked there for over 20 years. In 1976 Phyllis moved to Alliance, Nebraska where she was able to build her first new home. In Alliance she worked for Nile Valley Federal Savings and Loan, Ohio National Life, Brittan Insurance and Stan Feddersen Insurance, finally retiring at the age of 82. Phyllis loved being close to her children and grandchildren and enjoyed reading books and doing crossword puzzles, sharing time together on holidays and baking everyone’s favorite treats. Her favorite holidays were Memorial Day, Flag Day (her birthday) and July 4th, when she displayed red, white and blue decorations throughout her house. She loved planting flowers, picnics in the park and mowing her lawn. She loved visiting the ranch and spending time outside in the gazebo. Whenever there was a family need, she was the first to roll up her sleeves and help. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Paula Crouse (Steve) of Walton, Nebraska; grandchildren Jarrod Crouse (Janelle), Megan Chrisman (Aron), Crystal Crouse, Bridget Johnston (Kevin), Casey Collins (Megan) and six great grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by a daughter Deena Collins, her parents Dean and Dorothy (Christie), a half-sister Delores (Andre) Goodpasture and brother Carl Henning. A celebration of life will be held on June 18th, 2023, in Bennet, Nebraska at the Bennett City Park at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions will go to the Alliance Park Foundation or the Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund and may be mailed to Paula Crouse, 6447 S 176th Street, Walton, NE 68461. 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.
Hank Dettmer
Henry (Hank) Herman Dettmer passed away from natural causes on May 1st, 2023, he was 80 years old. Hank was living in Syracuse, NE with his significant-other Marlene Behling. Hank was born on January 13th, 1943 in Nebraska City, NE. to Mary (Leefers) Dettmer. Hank grew up on a farm near Unadilla, NE., Otoe County, and graduated high school in Syracuse. Hank married Lois Pape on March 23rd, 1963. Hank and Lois had 4 beautiful daughters, Debra, Kimberly, Christine and Jennifer. Hank was preceded in death by infant child Debra Dettmer, wife Lois Dettmer July 29th, 2018 and daughter Jennifer Johnson, December 9th, 2022. Hank is survived by his daughters and son-in-law’s Kim and Alex Harrison, Christine and Gerry Anderson, Steve Johnson, his grandchildren Shaina Anderson, Matthew Johnson, Owen Johnson, Katrina Lees and Meaghan Stamer, great grandchildren Blair Anderson, Ember Whitewater, Cassian Whitewater, Emma Lees, Owen Lees, Finn Lees, Piper Lees, Qynn Stamer, Caoimhe Stamer, Oisìn Stamer and Tuan Stamer. When Hank and Marlene met, dad often said it was divine intervention, they both made each other so very happy, their love for each other was obvious. Marlene’s family accepted Hank with open arms, Ron and Kim Behling, Shelly and Wayne Nielsen, Roxie and Dan Pratt, all of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were a blessing to Hank. Hank was a hard worker, and an amazing provider for his family. Hank worked 33 years at Roberts Dairy, often farming at the same time. Six months after he retired from Roberts Dairy he began working at Brian Hester Heating and Air. Hank was known for his great sense of humor, witty comebacks and was loved by everyone, he was a kind and generous man, who never had a bad word to say about anyone, at least not out loud. Hank loved his family, and helping people. Hank Dettmer’s service will be held Friday, May 5th at the First Lutheran Church in Avoca, 1434 N 30th Road, Avoca, NE. 68307. The service is at 10:00am, followed by a luncheon. Live stream of the service can be found on the church website: https://firstlutheranavoca.org 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.
Lonnie David Dwinell
Lonnie David Dwinell, 77, of Milford, passed away on April 20th, 2023. Lonnie was born January 11th, 1946, in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is survived by his loving wife Connie, children Dawn Vargas and husband Daniel, Amber Dwinell, Nichole Dwinell, Christopher Dwinell and fiancé Erin Hinz, grandchildren Anjeliekha, Danyel, Danny, and Jason Vargas, Kayle Dwinell and fiancé Harrison Jensen, and great-granddaughter Lanelli. As an animal lover, Lonnie will also be missed by his furry and feathered friends. Lonnie was preceded in death by his father and mother, Leonard and Dorothy Dwinell. Lonnie will be cremated with no visitation. Lonnie’s family will hold a private celebration of life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made for their future designation. Cards and condolences can be mailed to The Dwinell Family, 4822 Cleveland Ave, Lincoln NE 68504. 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 Wayne Dorman
From Blue Rapids, Kansas. Born on June 26, 1950. Passed away on March 16, 2023. No service 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.
Duane Dean Dorman
Duane Dean Dorman was born to Lawrence J. and Helen (Altman) Dorman on July 2, 1931 in Wilber, NE. He passed to his heavenly home at age 91 years and 7 months surrounded by his family on February 3, 2023. Duane’s family moved to Lincoln in 1946 and he graduated in1949 from Lincoln High School, where he’d enlisted in the Naval Reserves and proudly served until being honorably discharged in 1961. On November 26, 1953, Duane married Carole Ann Wanek in Wilber, Nebraska, and they happily shared 69 years together. The couple lived in Illinois and Indiana before returning to Lincoln, where Duane worked at the Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co. for 23 years before retiring early from a customer service position in 1988. Besides being a proud Eagle Scout, Duane was a member of New Visions (Southminster) United Methodist Church and the Masonic Lodge for over 50 years, and was also a member of the Scottish Rite. Duane was a man of integrity, kind, generous, gruff, devoted, very much a romantic, and loved a good laugh. In his lifetime, he donated over 16 gallons of blood to the Lincoln Community Blood Bank, volunteered at the Nebraska State Historical Society, never missed an opportunity to support his children and their families in their various activities and endeavors, and he never forgot to deliver red roses to Carole on their anniversary and Valentine’s Day. He enjoyed traveling with family and discovered the world while inhabiting tents, RVs, and hotels. Duane was also an introvert who enjoyed collecting coins, feeding the ducks that visited his office door, and loved hibernating in his office while spending many, many hours researching his and Carole’s family’s genealogy. They were both thrilled and overcome with emotion when they were able to locate Carole’s ancestral home while touring the Czech Republic. Duane is survived by his loving wife, Carole, of Lincoln, NE; daughter, Jeny (Jim) Albin of Norfolk, NE; son, Kendall (JT Roy) of Washington, DC; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Ian) Wollmann of Omaha, NE; grandson, Christian (Carla) Morton of Elkhorn, NE; great-grandchildren Rhys & Sam Wollmann and Caiden & Cora Morton; sisters Barb (Butch) Hopkins and Karen (John) Ware, all of Lincoln, NE; step-grandsons Addison (Megan) Albin of Parkville, MO, and Jaxson Albin and his daughter, Charlie, of Lincoln, NE, and; many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Duane was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Lumir & Tillie (Zalesky) Wanek; sister and brother-in-law, Neva & Harold Hoffman; and brother- and sister-in-law, Marvin & Betty Lou Wanek. *The service has been rescheduled for Friday due to weather.* Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at 10:30am on February 17, 2023 at New Visions United Methodist Church, 1610 S. 11th St., Lincoln, NE, and will be livestreamed at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064511477686. Private inurnment will be held at a later time. Memorials may be designated to New Visions United Methodist Church; Dvoracek Memorial Library Genealogy Dept. in Wilber, NE, and; Friendship Home. Duane’s family would like to thank Dr. Peter Morin and the medical staff of UNMC and Bryan Hospital, who served him so well and compassionately over many years; the caring staff of Tabitha Hospice and Partners in Care who respectfully served him and his family in his last days; and the staff and congregation of New Visions United Methodist church for their many years of love and support. Take time to work… It’s the price of success; Take time to think… It’s the source of power; Take time to play… It’s the secret of perpetual youth; Take time to be friendly… It’s the road to happiness; Take time to love and be loved… It’s the privilege of God; Take time to share… Life is too short to be selfish; Take time to laugh… Laughter is the music of the soul. 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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