After a hard fought battle with cancer, Phil died peacefully at home on August 30, 2018.
Phil was born on April 3,1945 to Herman and Eunice Hoyt in San Pedro, California. They lived there for a short time till the family moved to Lincoln, where he lived until his death.
Phil retired from Burlington Northern Railroad and kept busy with things that he enjoyed; woodworking, fishing, boating, golf. He had a love of animals but the turtles he kept in his backyard pond were one of his priorities. If someone brought him a turtle that had outgrown its aquarium, Phil never turned it down. He was also a fanatic about keeping his yard looking good. No weeds allowed.
He loved his family and would have done anything for them…especially his beloved granddaughters, Mandy & Kennady.
Phil is survived by his wife, Elke; son and daughter-in-law Scott and Carrie Hoyt; granddaughters Mandy & Kennady Hoyt; sister and brother-in-law Debbie & Rick) Mazour; brother-in-law Robert Ferguson; nieces and spouses Veronica & David Lueders, Theresa and Kent Bouma, Debby and Kevin Noonan; nephews and spouse Kenny & Jane Hertzel and Robert Hertzel; and many great and great great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Herman Hoyt; mother, Eunice Hoyt; and sister Deanna Ferguson.
There will be a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 6th, at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 So 70th St. Lincoln, NE
Age 62 From Humboldt, Nebraska Born on June 27, 1956. Passed away on August 15, 2018. No service.
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.
Stephen was born on August 3, 1944 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Herbert Hull and Frances (Dietz) Hull. Stephen attended Saratoga Elementary School, Irving Jr. High School and was in the first class to graduate from the “new” Southeast High School. Stephen served in the US Army from October 12, 1967 and was honorably discharged into the reserves on October 2, 1970. He was stationed in Vietnam and Germany. Stephen enjoyed music all his life. He played violin and piano in his youth. He started playing guitar in the 1970’s and played in several bands. Most recently he played in the Plain Label String Band. He had a beautiful bass0barritone voice and loved to sing. Stephen is survived by his sister Carolyn (Bob) Hull Iodice; nephew Robert Iodice; niece Carolyn Anne (Annie) Iodice; aunt and uncle; cousins; musician friends; and significant other Kathy Kuehn. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be Friday, August 3, 2018 at Kathy’s, 822 Lyncrest Drive in Lincoln at 4:00 until whenever. Please bring musical instruments and a lawn chair. Soft drinks, adult beverages and food will be served. Memorials may be shared with Homestead National Monument and/or the Food Bank of Lincoln.
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.
Age 55 From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on July 30, 1962. Passed away on June 19, 2018. Private service.
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 D. Hamilton was born Monday, August 28,1939 in Holdrege, Nebraska to the late Homer and Helen Hamilton. He was an Army veteran and retired from BNSF Railroad. John was a avid Husker fan, Cubs fan, loved to read and played golf as well.
John is survived by two sons, John Greg Hamilton and his wife Jennifer of Lincoln, Nebraska and David Austin Hamilton of Iowa City, Iowa. Proceeded in death by his parents.
John passed away on May 5th, 2018 at Tabitha’s Cove House in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Cremation. No visitation. Celebration of John’s life will be on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Antelope Park next to the Veteran’s Garden at 1650 Memorial Drive in Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for future designation.