Kenneth Rex Johnson
Kenneth Rex Johnson passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024 in Lincoln, NE at the age of 87. Ken was born April 1, 1937 in Alliance, NE, the youngest of 8 children. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1955 and joined the US Army shortly thereafter. After his honorable discharge from the Army, Ken moved to Lincoln, NE where he began working in retail and met his wife, Linda. Ken spent much of his retail career as a Manager of Lawlor’s Sporting Goods where he specialized in firearms, cameras, and other electronics. He then spent a number of years working at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, before returning to retail. He retired as the General Manager of American Thrift Store in Omaha. Ken was always up for a good conversation, and he was widely admired for his kindness and decency. He enjoyed his retirement staying close to home, relaxing and spending time with his son, family, friends, neighbors and his beloved Doberman, Prince. Ken enjoyed being outdoors as much as possible with Prince, his radio, and a cup of coffee. An avid Nebraska Cornhuskers fan, he rarely missed watching, or listening to, the Husker football team play. While football was his favorite Husker sport, he also enjoyed watching the baseball and volleyball teams play. When it came to professional sports, the Kansas City Royals were his favorite. Ken was preceded in death by his wife, Linda. He is survived by his son, Paul Johnson of Lincoln. A public service will not be held as per Ken’s request. Memorials to the family will be designated between Dolly’s Legacy Animal Rescue and The American Legion. 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.
Lora E. Jones
Born on September 26, 1949. Passed away on April 9, 2024. 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.
Myrna Jean Johnson
Myrna Jean Johnson (Shepherd) passed away on February 23, 2024, in Lincoln, Nebraska at Havelock Manor. At the time of her death Myrna was 83. She passed surrounded by love from her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 10:30 am at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 8800 Holdrege St, Lincoln, NE. Aspen Cremation and Burial Service in Lincoln, NE, is assisting with the arrangements. Myrna was born to Gilbert F. and Florence M. Shepherd (Platte) December 19, 1940 in Gridley, Kansas. She was the fifth sibling born and was followed by five more siblings after her birth. She met her husband, William Johnson, in Emerald, NE and later got married on June 26, 1971. Myrna had a career in insurance, real estate, and lending for most of her life. She worshiped at St. David’s Episcopal Church in Lincoln, NE. She was an angel on earth, always caring for her loved ones and making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. Myrna’s hobbies included cooking, baking, crafts, gardening, playing board and card games, spending time with her animals, and attending horse shows. The light of her life was living close to her daughter, Jen, and helping raise her grandchildren, Teara and Kylee. Myrna is survived by her husband, William Johnson, of Greenwood, NE; children: Jim Moyer of Hartford, KS, Deb Besack (Hank) of Waverly, KS, and Jennifer Rieflin of Greenwood, NE; step-children: Corrine Bever, Cynthia Catano (David), TX, William Johnson Jr. (Kymberly), and JoAnna Johnson; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings: Gary (Linda) Shepherd, Bob Shepherd, Sherry (Sam) Massey, Sandra (Pat) Vogts. Myrna was preceded in death by her parents, Florence and Gilbert Shepherd, and siblings Edwin, Ron, Raymond, and Dale Shepherd. 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.
Rodney Craig Johnson
Rodney Craig Johnson, 5/2/61, of Lincoln, Nebraska entered heaven on 2/4/2024. Rod was born and raised in the greater Omaha area and several years in Colorado. He graduated from Ralston High School in 1979. He attended colleges in Kansas and North Dakota. His favorite education by far was Heartland Farrier School in Lamar, MO. Rod was a farrier for over 20 years. His most recent work was as Commercial Construction Estimator with Christensen Lumber, Lincoln, NE. Rod enjoyed his years in North Dakota with his daughters raising sheep on the farm. His daughters Tschida and KaDee were the light of his life. He was passionate about fishing, snow skiing, off road dirt biking, reading cowboy westerns, books on leadership and his Bible. He was a skilled craftsman and enjoyed building and remodeling projects. Recently he gained much happiness biking the MoPac trails and hiking mountains in National Parks with Marlys. He fiercely loved his family and friends and was a man of deep faith in Christ. Survived by: Preceded in death by brother Brad Johnson and grandparents. Memorials to Compassion International; ciinfo@cisponsormail.org A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, March 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Christ Community Church; 404 S 108th, Omaha, NE. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Wife: Marlys Burgett
Daughters: Tschida Innes (Kody) and granddaughter arriving soon of Virginia Beach, VA. KaDee Johnson of Cedar Bluffs, NE.
Parents: Dwight and Karen Johnson of Ralston, NE
Sisters: Vicki Graves (Dave) of Volga, SD; Leslie Nordstrom (Dan) of Omaha, NE; Stephanie Johnson (Jose Covarrubias) of Lincoln, NE.
Marlys’s son and wife Seth and Chloe Burgett.
Sister-in-law: Deb Johnson.
Many beloved uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
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.
Charles Johnson
Charles Peter Johnson completed his remarkable odyssey on earth, falling peacefully to sleep at home surrounded by the things he loved on his 75th birthday, December 9, 2023. Johnson was an author, artist, humorist and collector from an early age. While obtaining a master’s degree in English at the University of Nebraska, with undergraduate emphasis in French and Mathematics, Charlie evolved to become a recognized authority in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He was interesting, unique, informed, well read and well loved by all who knew him. Johnson was celebrated as the founder and curator of Lincoln’s Museum of the Odd, his residence of artistic assemblage dazzled visitors with displays of meticulously organized kitsch from floor to ceiling in room after room. The museum was destination for artists, dignitaries, musicians, tourists, journalists and the curious and was documented in travel guides, television programs, and news features. His legacy of goodwill, kindness to animals and his legendary after- event gatherings associated with his love of music and The Zoo Bar will be recalled fondly. Charlie Johnson was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Anton and Estey Ripley Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska. Those left to grieve include his partner of over thirty years, Lisa Good of Lincoln, and most importantly, his cherished collection of many, many, many good friends. A celebration of Charlie Johnson’s life will be announced in the future. 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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