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Maryann Elizabeth Darby

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on March 4, 1965.

Passed away on October 26, 2021.

No service information 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.

John Edgar Davis

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5/24/1966 – 10/15/2021

John was born and raised in Lincoln, NE, son of Jerome & Henrietta Davis & the middle brother of Rick, Matt, Dan, & Tim Davis. He attended and graduated from Southeast High School (class of 1984) & the University of Lincoln Nebraska, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Journalism.

Growing up, John enjoyed modeling, traveling, family, friends, fireworks, karate (3rd degree black belt), comics, movies, poker, concerts, and was all around an outgoing man, often with family or his best friends Tom, Denny, Mark or Kyle. Early on, John learned the roofing trade from his father, and in 1994, John built a successful roofing company in Lincoln, Davis Roofing, Inc. John owned and operated Davis Roofing, Inc. from 1994-2013. In 2013, he joined the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company as a Conductor, and then later earned his Engineering certificate in 2016, while additionally caring for his late mother, father, and brother Matt.

John is survived by his father, Jerome of Lincoln, brothers Rick of McAlester, OK, Matt of Lincoln, Tim and wife Lea of Lincoln, niece and nephews Jessica, Rich, Kimberly, Riley, McKenzie and Amelia, many great & great-great niece and nephews, and other extended families. He is preceded in death by his mother, Henrietta, brother, Dan, and sister-in-law, Sherry.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 23rd from 2-5PM at 1st Avenue Social Hall, 2310 N1st St. A Mass will be held Saturday, November 6 at 10:30AM at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 735 S 36th St.

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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.

Brenda Sue Doxtator

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Brenda Sue Doxtator, of Lincoln, NE, died at The Monarch on October 15, 2021, of complications from Alzheimer’s Dementia.  Anyone fortunate enough to have had this remarkable woman as part of their life enjoyed an incomparable and lively measure of compassion, empathy, humor and dedication.

She is survived by her husband Robert, son Jeremy Mills and daughter Leah (Mills) Dawn, grandson Kyzer J. Dawn, granddaughters Natasha M. and Mariah M. Dawn, sister Vicky L. (Hatfield) Trippe, stepdaughter Elizabeth A. Doxtator-Morenberg, and stepson Edward H. Doxtator. She was preceded in death by mother Darline (Burgin) Hatfield and father Lowell F. Hatfield.

Born in Pratt, KS on January 28, 1950, Ms. Doxtator grew up in Cullison, KS and on a farm in Pratt County KS. She attended school in Cullison. In 1968, her senior year, she served as class secretary and graduated co-valedictorian at Skyline High School.

An active member of Pratt County’s Richland 4-H Club, she earned honors for projects ranging from sewing and record keeping to public speaking.

She served as Pratt, KS hostess for the1968 Miss Kansas Beauty pageant.

She attended Pratt Junior College for general studies, Emporia State Teachers College with particular interest in Library Science, and Kansas State University where, in 1972, she graduated with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, certified to teach English.

After graduating from Kansas State University, Brenda and her husband, Bruce Mills, a U.S. Army veteran and railroad engineer, spent 18 of their post-college years in Pratt, KS and Alliance, NE, raising a family.

A dedicated learner and educator, Ms Doxtator returned to school in 1988, attending Chadron State College, in Chadron, Nebraska, renewing her teaching certificate and beginning a Master’s degree, completing it in 1992.  In 1993 she entered The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s doctoral studies distance-learning cohort.

In 1994 she received The Peter Keiwit Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching for her ”Generations”unit.

During a sabbatical in 1995-96, she was a teaching assistant in the University of Nebraska—Lincoln’s College of Education.

From 2002-2005 Ms. Doxtator taught composition and English Education courses at Chadron State College before moving to Lincoln, where she taught at The University of Nebraska-Lincoln as an adjunct English Education instructor. She retired from teaching in 2008.

A memorial celebration in her honor is planned for the late spring, when her ashes will be interred in a family plot in Springfield, Missouri.

Donations to her memory should directed to The Monarch at Eastmont or Horisun Hospice in Lincoln, NE, or a local Alzheimer’s Association. Send condolences, reflections and messages using 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 Lynn Dodson

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on October 9, 1951.

Passed away on July 23, 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.

Craig Scott Dolliver

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Craig Dolliver, age 57, was born in Huron, SD on January 21, 1964 to Dean and Charlotte Dolliver.  The family moved to Nebraska in 1970 and he graduated from Schuyler Central High School in 1982 where he enjoyed marching band and was well liked by his peers.  He passed away on July 19, 2021 in Lincoln, NE.

Craig is survived by his sister Roxie (Tim) Campbell of Lincoln, and brother Dennis (Peggy) Dolliver of Norfolk, NE, nieces Lea Dietrich and Cheryl Dietrich of Lincoln, and nephews Brandon (Amber) Dietrich of Lincoln, Jon (Amber) Dolliver of Malcolm, and Jason (Apryl) Dolliver of Pender.  He was preceded in death by both parents.

No services are scheduled at this time.  Celebration of life to be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent in his name to the family or Bryan Independence Center in Lincoln, NE.

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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.