Connie Kathleen (Patocka) Gaskill
August 18, 1950-June 9, 2024 Connie was born on August 18, 1950 in David City, Nebraska to Mamie and Otto Patocka. She was a graduate of Aquinas High School in 1968. Connie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing games, and watching her favorite soap opera Young and Restless. Survivors include her husband Larry Gaskill of Lincoln, Nebraska, son Brian Gaskill and children Ella Kathleen Gaskill and Julian Gaskill, son and daughter in law Craig Gaskill and Cathy Harrington of Omaha, Nebraska, and Adam Gaskill of Lincoln. Survivors also include her sister in law Delores Patocka (Ron’s wife) of Norfolk, Nebraska, Linda Patocka (Lloyd’s wife) of Columbus, Nebraska, her brother Paul Patocka and sister in law Deb Lassek of Columbus, Nebraska, Karen (Patocka) Hoffman of Omaha, Nebraska, and many many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Connie was proceeded in death by her brothers Duane Patocka of Pennsylvania, Ron Patocka of Norfolk, Nebraska, Lloyd Patocka of Columbus, Nebraska, Gary Patocka of Omaha, Nebraska, Rick Patocka of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Danny Patocka of Omaha, Nebraska, and her sister Janis (Patocka) Staggs of David City, Nebraska. A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 13th from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm at Moonshiners Saloon, 1101 Arapahoe Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68502. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family will be used for charities chosen by the family at a later date. 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.
David L. Gilfillan
David L. Gilfillan, 82 passed away on April 20, 2024 at his home in Lincoln. David was born and attended schools in Greeley, Colorado. He attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins. He entered the United States Army in 1962 and was stationed in France and Germany. After his time in the army, David worked in various financial institutions in commercial banking in the Fort Collins and Colorado Springs areas. In 1992, David and his wife Diane moved to Beatrice where he worked for the Nebraska Department of Economic Development until his retirement in 2008. David is survived by his wife Diane and family including Kathlynn, grandson Conner of Denver along with Blake, Jennifer, and grandchildren Gabriela and Arthur of Lincoln. 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.
Linda Geisert
Born on November 4, 1953. Passed away on March 21, 2024. Service information pending. 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.
Diane Rose Girard (Vosta)
Diane Rose Girard (Vosta), was born September 1, 1946 in Lincoln, NE to Lorraine (Stoll) and Elmer Vosta. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1964. Diane was a loving daughter, Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma. She died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Diane is survived by her daughter Deborah Eilers and husband Dave, Firth, NE; daughter, Donelle Pringle, Exeter, NE; daughter Nicole Brown and husband, Tim, Keller, TX; daughter Randee Girard, Arlington, TX. Diane was also a proud grandma to her 8 grandchildren: Dalton Johnson, Sam Eilers and wife Rebekah; Cassandra Shotkoski and husband Bryant; Tessa Feiling and husband Riley; Tyler Black, Lauren Eilers, Conner Dunaway, Corinne Dunaway. And 4 great grandchildren: Paxton Feiling, Evelynn Eilers, Miley Shotkoski and Maeve Eilers She was preceded in death by her mother Lorraine Vosta; father, Elmer Vosta; brother, Gary Vosta and sister-in-law, Sandy Vosta. A Celebration of Life service to honor Diane’s memory will be held Sunday, April 21st from 1 – 4 pm at Milkweed Event Space, 6220 Havelock Ave, Suite 1. Memorial donations can be made to the donor’s charity or Planned Parenthood. “He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” May she rest in peace. 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.
Janet Fulton Gauger
October 30, 1928 – February 14, 2024 Jan Gauger: our mother, our mentor, our North. Jan was born to Helen Thorne Fulton and Fred Fulton in Moscow, Idaho, and grew up in Spokane, Washington as the youngest of 7 siblings. While attending the University of Idaho, she met Wendell Gauger, who would become her husband of 38 years. She moved to Lincoln in 1957 and raised her 4 children here. Jan was a firebrand, an organizer and a change-maker. Her legacy is written all around this community – a place she made better through long-term involvement with local organizations. She served on the Lincoln Housing Authority and as Tri-Chair of the Antelope Valley project. Among groups too numerous to mention, she was active with the Red Cross, the Lincoln/Lancaster League of Women Voters, and served four terms on the Lancaster County Board. From her start in politics with the League of Women Voters, she fought tirelessly for women’s rights. As the first woman in Nebraska to be elected to a county-wide office, she broke down doors and opened the windows of local government, helping to usher in the end of “good ol’ boys” networks. She made some enemies along the way, but she made our local governing systems better and more efficient. She was an incredible role model for us, her proud children, in whom she instilled a lasting interest in local, national and international affairs. She watched the news religiously, was always the best-informed person we knew, and through lively discussion helped us understand any topic and determine our own positions. Jan was also a local business owner, founding One More Time Consignments (now omt! divine resale) in 1979, which has served tens of thousands of customers and consignors. Jan’s other interests were as broad as her accomplishments: she kept a large garden with both perennials and vegetables, which she generously shared. She loved crosswords and word puzzles and kept up a text thread with her daughters to share daily results up until her last day. In addition to the giant-sized hole she leaves in our hearts, she leaves behind her four children: Carl Gauger (Shelly), Chris Gauger (Lee Leighton), Kate Merritt (Gary), and Sarah Gauger (Charlie Duerschner); grandchildren Bri, Jeremy, Carly and Jesse Gauger, Mel and Asher Colborn, Lilly Krause, Jon and Chris Duerschner; and great-grandchildren Asa and Loren Gauger. The memorial service was held Monday, February 19th at 2:00pm at First Plymouth Church (20th and D Street). A recording of the service can be watched here. In remembrance, donations may be made in her name to the Lincoln/Lancaster League of Women Voters, The Lincoln YWCA, and Voices of Hope. 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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