Deborah Lynn Huenink
September 11, 1957 – October 29, 2024 Deborah Lynn Huenink, passed away October 29, 2024 peacefully with her family by her side after a diagnosis of a rare aggressive cancer. She was so mad that this is what was going to take her. Deb was born September 11, 1957 in Bitburg, Germany. She was one of 7 siblings to a master Sargent in the AirForce, which is why she traveled a lot of her early childhood. In 1972 her parents settled in Lincoln, NE where they owned a restaurant in the Havelock area. This is where Deb found her love for cooking and how it brought comfort to those she cooked for. She married Gale on August 7th, 1989 where they raised their small herd of children (5) together along with many various animals in Panama, NE. She loved the small-town life and the many precious friendships she made in the years she lived there. Deb was preceded in death by her dad, Rex May; mom, Dora May; Sister, Sharon May; Brother, Stuart May; Sister, Brenda and Brother-in-law, Ray Farrington. Deb is survived by her Husband Gale Huenink; her children Virginia and Steven Bauers; Wendy and Steve Wright; Raymond Scott; Melissa Klassen; Cori Hofmeister and Kristen Sharkey; Reese and Kelly Huenink. Her grandchildren Kolby Nelson, Kade Klassen, Trevor Curtis, Skylar Curtis, Toby Scott, Austin Scott, Jaxson Huenink, Cooper Huenink, Quinn Huenink, and James Hofmeister. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday November 2, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Panama Presbyterian Church; 201 Pine Street, Panama NE. Memorials in the form of flowers may be sent to the church for the service or if you would like to make a donation in lieu of flowers, please make them out to Panama Presbyterian Church. 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 Ruth Holwell
Patricia Ruth (Hemler) Holwell, a long-time resident of Hot Springs, SD, passed away at age 95 on Sunday, October 27th, 2024, at the Grace Space in Lincoln, NE.
Pat was born on March 9, 1929, in Hot Springs, South Dakota to (William) Bryan Hemler and Margie (Davis) Hemler. Pat was honored to call her stepfather, Clarence “Cole” Wonder, her Papa for many years.
Amongst other professional pursuits, Pat was honored to serve as an office assistant for the office of Governors George Mickelson, Sr. and Sigurd Anderson and the Hot Springs Veteran’s Administration Hospital.
On May 13, 1961, Pat married Robert Holwell. Together, they raised their three children from previous unions and added three children to the family. In addition to taking great pride as a homemaker and mother, Pat was honored to work alongside Bob as a chiropractic assistant at his offices in Hot Springs and Faith, SD.
Over the years, Pat was active with the Civil Air Patrol, 4-H, Cub/Boy Scouts, the Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Job’s Daughters, various church organizations, Meals on Wheels, the Fall River County Election Board, and the Miss South Dakota Pageant.
She is survived by her children Jill (Everardo) Evangelista, David, Robert II (Hillary), Scott (Judy), and Tricia Parker; 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, son, David Headman, and her husband, Bob.
A memorial open house has been scheduled for Saturday, November 9 from 1-2:30 at Legacy Terrace in Lincoln, NE, and her ashes are to be scattered near family at an upcoming time.
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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.
Richard Albert Houck
Rick Houck, 77, of Lincoln, NE passed away peacefully on October 17, at The Arbors memory care. Rick was born March 27, 1947, in Schenectady, NY, to Earl and Dorothy Houck. Rick graduated from North Carolina Wesleyan with a B.A. in Scenic Design and continued his schooling at UNL where he got a master’s degree in Scenic Design and a master’s degree in Community and Regional Planning. Dad liked to make sure everyone knew he went to the original Woodstock. He was a folk music lover his whole life and loved playing guitar. He instilled his love of folk music in his daughter. Rick served in the Nebraska National Guard for 20 years. Over his career in city planning, he worked in Lincoln, Ogallala, Alliance and Sarpy County. The last 10 years of his career he worked for the Nebraska Department of Transportation. He loved his part-time job of over 11 years working for Q.P. and Westlake Ace Hardware. Rick is preceded in death by his beloved wife Becky, Helen and Wendell, parents Earl and Dorothy, and brothers-in-law Perry Blanchard and Bruce Pelletier, sister-law Betsy, and great nephew Bryce. He is survived by loving daughter Carrine, daughter Amanda, Brother-in-law Bruce and wife France, sister Jean, sister-in-law Mary and husband Joe, and many beloved nieces and nephews, including Amy, Kate, and Emily, AAron, Gilbert, Celeste and Briar, Sheila, Christine, Doug and Rachael. Plus, grand nephews and nieces including Aidan, Avery Adeline, Ashlyn, Harrison, Beatrix and Benjamin, Cheynelle, Sierra, Taylor, Molly, Emmett, Kelsey, Brandon, Bridget and Brooke. Rick is also survived by our chosen family, sister Carrie, brother Paul, nephew Wendell and niece Hannah, nephews Micah and Bryson, and littlest great niece and nephews Maya, Elijah, and Kobe. 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.
Helen Kay Hartman
Helen Kay “Susie” Hartman, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 24th, 2024. She was born Helen Kay Kuebler in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 19th, 1949 to Richard and Phyllis Kuebler. Helen married Gary Hartman on July 4, 1969. From this union, they had 2 children. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Hartman, grandparents Harry and Helen Belka, parents Richard and Phyllis Kuebler, and her brothers Richard and Edward Kuebler She is survived by her Brother Duane (Connie) Kuebler, son Fredrick (Michelle) Hartman, daughter Amanda (Seth) Crews, two grandsons Jesse Hartman and Nikolas Crews, granddaughter Jazlyn Crews. Brother in-law Vern (Nancy) Hartman. Cousins, Nieces and nephew. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday afternoon on September 22nd, from 2pm to 4pm at Southlake Village Rehabilitation and Care Center at 9401 Andermatt Drive, Lincoln, NE. Memorials in lieu of flowers are appreciated. 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.
Robert Eugene Hahn
Robert Eugene Hahn, 77, Lincoln, died Friday, July 26. Born January 23, 1947, Ainsworth, NE to Ray and Alberta Hahn. Grew up in Burwell, NE. Registered nurse, worked at Bryan Memorial Hospital for 37 years, 14 as head nurse of surgical floor and ending his career with 15 years as night shift administrative house officer. Married to Bug (Benita) Johnson, Long Pine, NE, on October 21, 1983, in Lincoln. A 1965 graduate of Lincoln Northeast High School where he played basketball, Bob earned a BS in Health Sciences (1972) and a BSN (1983), both from Nebraska Wesleyan Univeristy. A member of the Nebraska Wesleyan basketball team through his senior year, he lettered and held records for season highs (1967-68) in “most rebounds per season” (#3 then, now #6 all-time) and “highest rebound average” (#2 then, now #4 all-time). Bob scored the cumulative points to earn him a place as 1 of 40 members of Wesleyan’s Men’s Basketball “1,000 Point Club.” Bob liked to say he “majored in basketball and bridge.” Besides his lifelong interest in sports, Bob loved music, especially the Beatles, and sharing his encyclopedic knowledge of rock and roll and his mixed tapes with friends. He hosted a Christmas party for colleagues and friends with wife Bug for a decade in the family home they built in northeast Lincoln. Survivors: wife, Bug, Lincoln; brother, Richard (Jane), Hawaii; sister Roxane Hicks (Glenn) Lincoln; daughters Kandalyn (Richard Poemape), Chicago, IL, Chelsea (Alison Lenz) Lakewood, CO; son Rob (Mackenzie) Lincoln; grandson Julian Hahn Poemape, Chicago, IL; nieces and nephews, cats Fergie and Marley. Preceded in death by parents and sister Rickie Walsh (John). No funeral. Celebration of Life, 1-4p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, Isles Reception Hall, 6232 Havelock, Lincoln. Memorials to the family for later designation. 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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