Donald Theodore Emery “Teddy”
Donald Theodore Emery (Teddy), some of you knew him as Don, some of you knew him as Teddy, some of you knew him as an asshole, but to me he was dad. He graduated high school, and went on to attend art school. He was in a band. He loved music. He had a few decent jobs and then ran his own remodeling business. He had a group of friends that he grew up with, that he still talked to. He was raised by a single mom and grew up alongside a younger sister. His friends and family meant the world to him (although he would never admit it). He met a beautiful young lady named Donna, and they had a whirlwind courtship, which resulted in his greatest achievement, his daughter Kristin. His hobbies included coin collecting, keno, and drinking beer. His passion was photography and music. His life motto was to give ‘em hell. In 2020 he was diagnosed with Lymphoma cancer. He went through chemo and radiation then went into remission. In 2022 he was diagnosed with bladder cancer. He underwent a lifesaving surgery that resulted in the loss of his kidney but removed all tumors. In 2023 the bladder cancer was back and a little more advanced. He underwent some treatments. He had a hard time accepting his cancer diagnosis. In 2024 when going in for a consultation to discuss his prognosis of the cancer it was discovered the cancer has spread to his lungs. He went in for surgery to try to remove tumors. It was unsuccessful, and he went into hospice for comfort care. On May 1st he was struggling to breathe, in a moment of silence he took his last breath. Donald Emery was survived by his only daughter Kristin (Emery) DeGarmo. He had 4 grandchildren: Nick DeGarmo Jr.; Jayme Grant; Noah DeGarmo; and Maddison Emery DeGarmo. He had one great grandchild Sadie DeGarmo. (All from Lincoln, NE). He had one sister Sheila Carvajal (Jesus) of Denver Colorado. He had many nieces and nephews. He had cousins and aunts and uncles as well as some lifelong friends: Larry Taco of Tucson, AZ; Jerry and Deborah Farquhar of Lincoln, NE; and Marty Tilts of Galveston TX. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; his mom Ruth Emery; step dad Stan Grant; the love of his love Donna Jenkins; and his best friend Terry Tippery. He will be greatly missed. If there’s one thing I will remember him for it… he gave me permission to just be myself and as long as I was happy, it’s all that matters. Thanks for the memories. Fly High dad. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
-Kristin
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.
Avis “Maxine” Ensminger
Avis “Maxine” Ensminger peacefully passed away surrounded by family and friends on February 14, 2024 after a long battle with End Stage Renal Disease, she was 87. Born September 9, 1936 to Chuck and Illabell Snyder in Springview, Nebraska. Maxine, as she preferred to be called, was most proud of her very large family, often exclaiming “The more the merrier” upon learning of a new baby on the way. She is survived by daughter Joette Hartshorn(Jeff), son Mike Larsen(Tammy), son Todd Larsen(Vicki), son Tom Larsen, daughter Michelle Larsen(Ryan Doak), daughter Brenda Ensminger(John Beard), 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, nieces, nephews, cousins and many who called her friend. Maxine absolutely loved going to any casino she could get to, penny slots were her favorite. She enjoyed watching and wagering on thoroughbred horse racing and football, playing bingo and lottery scratch cards. She also looked forward each year to joining the members of the SMART-TD Union in the Labor Day parade tossing beads and candy to the many spectators. Maxine was preceded in death by parents Chuck and Illabell Snyder, husband Bill Ensminger, brother Jack Snyder, daughter Denise Sanders, son Corey Larsen and dear close family friend Isabell McMullin. In accordance with Maxine’s wishes cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. She also requested in lieu of memorials you spend the money on your families and remember her with a smile. 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.
Patricia Marie (Chapman) Emmons
Born on March 1, 1938. Passed away on December 20, 2023. No service will be held. Preceded in death by husband Ronald Emmons, sons Ryan & Randall Emmons, and parents Velma & Thomas Chapman. Survived by her two daughters Kelley Emmons & Wendy Klein, and brother Calvin Chapman. 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.
Norma Jean Evans
Born on December 16, 1958. Passed away on October 28, 2023. 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.
Arthur LaGrant Exstrom
Born on August 23, 1932. Passed away on June 15, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln NE 68516. 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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