Jenifer Lynn Guzinski
Jenifer Lynn Guzinski, 59, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021, in Lincoln, from many complications she has dealt with since her pre-teen years. Jeni was born, September 6, 1962, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Gary and Lou (Bray) Salzman. Jeni grew up in Lincoln and went to a couple of different elementary schools and graduated from Lincoln East High School in 1980. She attended the culinary program at Southeast community college, garnering an associate degree, and went on to work as a cook for several years. A career change led her to Vocational Rehabilitation’s clerical program. She was then hired by the VANWIHC (VA), where she was a receptionist for several years. She later retired from Urology PC, after working there for 25 years. Jeni loved to sing to the Christian radio station. Willie Nelson, John Denver, Jimmy Buffett, Aretha Franklin, and Cher were a few of her favorite people to sing along with also. She had much compassion for all animals and nature, including dolphins and the ocean, in which she has a huge collection of various keepsake tokens. Throughout her life, she formed many beautiful relationships along the way of her occupations that she cherished immensely. She is survived by her mother Lou (Bray) Salzman, brother Jay and Donna (Dostal) Salzman, sister Joleen and Robert Perry, in-law Leonard Jr. and Shari Guzinski of Grand Island, grandchildren Lily and Sarah Riha, and Brodin Perkins, in addition to many nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Guzinski, father Gary Salzman, father-in-law Leonard Sr. and mother-in-law Katheryn Guzinski, son Christopher Lee Harvey, and grandson Zechariah Harvey. Memorials to the family will go to supporting the Marfan Foundation and the Capital Humane Society. A celebration of life will be held in Lincoln at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 16, 2021, with a luncheon meal following at Christ United Methodist Church; 4530 A St, Lincoln, NE 68510. MASKS ARE REQUIRED. NO EXCEPTIONS. Service will be live streamed and recorded on Facebook at Christ UMC Linc Funerals. To leave a condolence please use the form below. LIVE STREAM INFORMATION: Service will be live streamed and recorded on Facebook at Christ UMC Linc Funerals. It’s via Facebook only, user can find the stream by typing in the search field @christumclincfunerals. This link WILL NOT be accessible until right before the services start at church. Folks need to have a Facebook account or user info in order to access the live stream.
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.
Donald David Foster Gillam
Born December 8th, 1963 to Donald F. Gillam and Nelma (Midge) M. Gillam. On November 22nd, 2021 David went to be with his Mother, Nelma (Midge) Gillam and his sons Jeffrey D.F. Gillam, D. A. Jack Gillam and William “Billy” T.C. Gillam, Nephews Andrew “Drew” J.M. Gillam, Ian A.M. Crooks and Grand Niece Hope L. Roth, whom, he is preceded in death. David is survived by His wife Anne of 34yrs, daughter Kimberly (Josh Shearer) , Father Donald Gillam, Sisters Paige and Tony Grant, Tracy Gillam (Shane Rakow). Nieces Katie Changstrom, Brianne Crooks, Elizabeth and Mikel Sieck, Nephews Thomas Crooks (Aubry Birch) and Alex Crooks. Grand nieces, Emmi Changstrom, Haleigh Changstrom, Brynnlee Changstrom, Sophia Roth, Amelia Davis and Grand nephew Declan Changstrom. David Lived in Lincoln, NE his entire life. He Graduated from Lincoln Northeast Highschool and worked in several bakeries around Lincoln, NE during his life. David was an avid sports fan and devout Husker football follower. He participated in many sporting activities throughout his life Boxing, Swimming, Baseball, Football, Slow Pitch Softball, but his major sporting passion was in Bowling. He began bowling as a young child and continued until just a short time ago. He loved spending his time with family, friends and his beloved dogs, yours too! He had an annual 4th of July Party, Good times, Good Food, Drink and Epic Displays of Fireworks. David will be truly missed. Honorary Pallbearers: Jeff Eggerss, Mathew Lengel, Jeffrey Eggerss, Steven Eggerss, and Joshua Shearer. Please send all memorials c/o the family, for future designation, to Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln NE 68504. Graveside service will be held Thursday December 2nd, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery, 84th and Adams St, Lincoln, NE. Reception following Services at The home of David’s Father, Don Gillam, at 5642 Huntington Ave. Lincoln, NE, Until 5pm. 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.
Neil Grant Grabowski
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on July 8, 1963. Passed away on November 11, 2021. 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.
Beverly Louise Gould
Beverly L Gould died October 31, 2021 at Seward, Nebraska after a long battle with Covid and heart failure. Beverly was born on Wednesday, May 8, 1929, to Edna M Dutcher (née Riker), a “Rosie The Riveter” during the War and a homemaker and professional seamstress for custom bridal gowns, and Russell Dutcher, a plaster mason and eventual tool designer for IBM. Her jobs before marriage included nursing, and a movie theatre usher. She was a track star in high school. The oldest, her birth was followed by two brothers, David, born with Muscular Dystrophy, and Earl, both of who preceded her in death. Raised during the Great Depression, she learned lifelong lessons of thrift and economy, practices she carried out to her last day on earth. She married Carroll B. Gould, a rambunctious and high spirited handsome man and a WW2 Veteran in Binghamton New York. Her dad helped them elope, because her mother was opposed to the marriage, a mistake she later admitted to. They built their first home in what was then Port Crane, NY, fashioning the wide plank wood floors by hand, with her dad assisting with the plaster work. They had many adventures together, eventually adopting two children, Susan Joy, who survives her, and William “Billy” David, who preceded her in death. In retirement, she worked many jobs, and she and Carroll settled in the tiny town of Berwyn, Nebraska where they bought a house and acreage and enjoyed visits from her daughter and grandchildren, raising chickens, and gardening. Carroll died quite suddenly in 1993, and eventually Beverly moved to Milford, Nebraska to be nearer to her daughter and grandchildren. She worked many different jobs, in a Thomas Kinkade art gallery, Walmart among others. She formally retired from Walmart at the age of 89. She formed many close and everlasting friendships at her community in Milford, staying active in her church, teaching Sunday School and youth groups, caring for friends. She was always known as someone who could be counted on to help whenever and wherever needed. A talented seamstress, she and her friends formed a sewing group stitching blankets for needy people. As she learned to paint late in life, she conducted art classes in her housing community to share her talent. In 2019, while on one of her many shopping excursions to Lincoln, she fell and broke her hip, which sidelined her, unfortunately, permanently. Although she tried hard to overcome it, she wasn’t able to, and in the end, she couldn’t fight any longer. Her broken-hearted family who remain include her daughter, Susan Joy and husband Mark Stice of Lincoln, Nebraska, Grandsons Jason and Josh Wilkinson (Susie Mason) of Lincoln, Granddaughter Jessica Gettman (Eric) of Lincoln, great-grandson Jeryc Carroll Wilkinson, son of Josh and Susie, great-granddaughter Analeise, daughter of Jessica and Eric, and as yet unborn Baby Gettman, due Dec27. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date, postponed at this time due to deteriorating and unpredictable weather conditions, and the spread of Covid in the community. The plan at this time is for Spring, her favorite season. Cards may be sent in care of the family to Aspen Cremation Service; 4822 Cleveland Avenue, 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.
Genevieve “Cotton” Gaskins
Genevieve “Cotton” Gaskins, 92, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2021, at Tabitha Journey House. She was born on the farm near Bancroft, NE on January 16, 1929, to John G. and Neva Hermelbracht. In 1946 she graduated from Bancroft High School. On May 21,1955 she married Bill Gaskins in West Point, NE. Bill and Cotton lived their married life in Tuthill, S.D. and Cody, NE where they ranched and raised Angus cattle until 1988 when they moved to Lincoln, NE. She was a devoted mother to their three children Mary, John, and Mark. Cotton was a homemaker, excellent cook, beautiful seamstress and later in life an active quilter. In the warmer months she enjoyed the flowers and the harvest from her garden. Growing up she was very involved in 4-H and was a leader in her children’s Sandhillers 4-H club. She served on the Cody-Kilgore School Board and drove the school bus. After moving to Lincoln, she worked at Country Memories and was a member of the Lincoln Quilters Guild. Cotton’s loving servant nature was shown through her actions such as cooking and crafting for others. Her thoughtfulness and generosity were how she showed her love the best. Her family’s Christmas trees are full of ornaments she made for them, and their tables are full of recipes she shared with them. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her. “Gram” selflessly and thoughtfully loved each of her children and grandchildren and was a wonderful friend to many. Survived by her children Mary (Mike) Kinning of Lincoln, John (Cheryl) of Goehner, NE and Mark (Carrie) of Overton, NE; Grandchildren Sheena (Derek) Matulka, Matt Kinning, Krista (Grant) Kubik, Margaret (John) Cahoon; Sam Gaskins and Dustin Dozler; Great grandchildren Tucker, Emmett and Izzy Matulka, Parker, Madelyn and Ryan Kinnng, Odelia and Lilah Cahoon; Sister Dorothy Enstrom along with one brother-in-law, five sister-in-laws and numerous nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by her husband, parents and brothers Frank and John. A Celebration of Life was held held Monday October 18, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Horizons Community Church; 3200 Grainger Parkway in Lincoln, Nebraska 68516. Luncheon immediately following the service at the church. Memorials to Tabitha Journey House. 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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