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Barbara (Carson) Elder

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August 18, 1924 – December 11, 2020

Preceded in death by husband John T. Elder, parents James and Meta Carson, sisters Muriel Barns and Mary Beth Carson. Survived by son Bruce Elder (Lisa) of North Andover, MA, Janet Kettler (Richard) of Lincoln, NE, granddaughters Carson, Juliette and Chloe Elder, Madeline and Isabel Kettler, nieces and nephews.

Barbara was born in Wessington Springs, SD and graduated from Wessington Springs High School in 1942. She then graduated nursing school at Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago, IL. She worked as a surgical nurse at hospitals in Rapid City, SD and Seattle, WA. After her marriage Barbara moved to Omaha and finished her career as a nurse for Omaha Public Schools.

No services per Barbara’s request.

Memorials to Food Bank of Lincoln or Capital Humane Society.

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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.

Bessie Marie England

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08-30-1943 to 12-03-2020

Bessie Marie (Reutzel) England age 77 of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away to her Heavenly Home Thursday morning December 3rd, 2020 at home surrounded by her family.

Bess was born August 30th, 1943 in Benkelman, Nebraska to Roy and Doris Reutzel. Bess grew up on a farm in Madrid, Nebraska later the family moved to Grant and then to Ogallala where she attended school, worked, and where she met her husband.

On October 1, 1961 Bess married William C. England and started their family. They later moved to Denver, Colorado where they spent the next several years. The family then returned to Ogallala and later moved to York and finally to Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bess did many things in her life. She worked at a young age at Tastee, babysat, cleaned houses, ran a motel, a greeter at Kmart, a stay at home Mom and volunteered. She was a PEACEMAKER! She always had a smile on her face and she loved to laugh. She cared so much about people.

Bess enjoyed playing cards, board games, dice, scrabble, Rook, Words with Friends, playing pool, playing the accordion, and witnessing for God. Her favorite hobby was spending time with her family and her devotion to the Lord.

She is survived by her 3 sons, Gary of Lincoln, Bill Jr. and Elisa of Crete, and Troy and Teresa of Lincoln. She had 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. She is also survived by brothers, Bill and Jody Reutzel of Ogallala and Roy and Sue Reutzel of Paxton, sisters Bonnie and Eldon Kokes of Grand Island, and Nila Irwin of Lincoln, sisters-in-law Peggy Reutzel of Ovid, Colorado, Grace England of Union City, California, and Wilma Shockey of Denver Colorado and extended family and friends too numerous to name.

She was preceded in death by her spouse of 51 years William C, England of Lincoln, an infant son, Randy England of Denver, daughter-in-law Karen England of Lincoln, by her parents, Roy Reutzel of Grand Island, and Doris Edwards of Ogallala, 3 stepfathers Buster (Buck) Lovenburg, Howard (Howie) Irwin, and Charles (Charlie) Edwards of Ogallala, her fathers-in-law William F. England of Denver, Colorado and Woodrow (Curley) of Ogallala mother-in-law Eileen Lovell of Lincoln and a brother Richard (Dick) Reutzel of Ovid, Colorado, brother-in-law Harold Irwin of Lincoln and other extended family.

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled for Calvary Chapel, 415 North 66th Street, Suite 7 in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 19, 2020 at 1 PM CDT with Pastor Dennis Waddelow officiating. Due to COVID19 masks will be required.

A memorial fund has been established in her memory. Memorials are in care of the family for future designation.

Final resting place here on Earth will be at Wyuka Cemetery with a private ceremony.

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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.

Nancy Kay Erdman

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on August 30, 1945.

Passed away on June 3, 2020.

Graveside service in the future.

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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.

Judith Ann Etherington

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on October 4, 1941.

Passed away on May 20, 2020.

Service in the future.

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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.

Glen Eugene Eppens

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Glen E. Eppens, 76, passed away on January 1, 2020, at his home in Lincoln, NE.

Glen was born February 21, 1943, in Weeping Water, NE, to Glen R. and Genevieve (Rhodes) Eppens.  He married Kathleen Kennedy of Hastings, NE, on December 10, 1966.

Glen joined the Army National Guard at age 17 and served his 8 year obligation state-side as a Military Police Sargent E-5.  Glen worked for the State of Nebraska starting as a Drivers Examiner holding several positons within the Department of Motor Vehicles.  He ended his career as the Administrator of Transportation Services Bureau for the State of Nebraska.

Glen was a dedicated and loving husband, father, and grandfather. A kind and gentle man to all people.  He loved to hunt, fish, paint, collector of several items, but most of all he loved his rose gardens.

Glen is survived by his wife Kathleen of 53 years, Son Stephen (Carrie Vifquain) of Lincoln, and daughter Rebecca Eppens, Lincoln, four grandchildren; granddaughters Victoria Cunning (Jerry) of Lincoln, Genevieve Eppens of Lincoln, grandsons Jason Eppens of Lincoln and Levi Eppens of Lincoln. He is survived by five siblings.

He was preceded in death by his mother Genevieve (Rhodes), father Glen R. Eppens, and son Jason Eugene Eppens. He will forever be remembered by people as a man that loved people.

A Celebration of Life on February 29, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Cornhusker Social Hall, 2940 Cornhusker Hwy, Lincoln, NE.  In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for future designation.  For condolences, please fill out 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.