Larry Dee Lanning
Larry Dee Lanning was born on July 30, 1943 in Lincoln Nebraska and died May 25, 2023 in Waverly Nebraska at the age of 79. Born to Elmer and Fern (Taylor) Lanning, Larry was the youngest of four. Siblings include Winnifred and husband Verne Dowding of Eagle Nebraska, Carol and husband Max Biggs of Lincoln Nebraska, and Kent Lanning of Atlanta Georgia. Larry was part of District 8 in Eagle Nebraska and attended a one-room schoolhouse until high school where he attended Palmyra High School and graduated in 1961. He was a student manager for boys’ basketball teams and active in FFA, and boys’ choir. Larry married Barb Hofker on August 13, 1971 in Lincoln Nebraska, and were united almost 52 years. Together, they had two children, Erica Smith of Utica Nebraska and Kevin Lanning of Columbia Missouri. Erica and her husband Kevin of Lincoln Nebraska have one daughter, Abi Joy Rose. Kevin is married to Krystal of Adams Nebraska. Larry served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971, serving one tour in Vietnam. He spent most of his work career at Burlington Northern Railroad, primarily at the Havelock Shops from 1976 to 2003. He was active in Clown Alley #40 from 1978 to 2002 and the VFW in Waverly from 2004 to 2022. Larry committed his life to Jesus around 1981 and was active in serving the church in the areas of maintenance and usher. He even sang in the choir for a time. Larry attended the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion for twenty five years. He was also involved in the Camp Creek Threshers. Larry was an avid donor of blood and gave over six gallons in his lifetime. Hobbies included woodworking, gardening, and anything that revolved around his family. Preceded death are parents, Elmer and Fern; brother Kent Lanning; brother-in-law’s Verne Dowding and Max Biggs; many cousins and additional family. Survivors are wife, Barb Lanning, children Erica (Smith) and Kevin, son-in-law Kevin Smith, daughter-in-law Krystal and granddaughter, Abi Joy Rose. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church; 2433 Progressive Rd, Seward, NE 68434. Memorials to St. Croix Hospice: 1001 South 70th St., Suite 113, Lincoln, NE 68510. 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.
Bernard A. Lyons
Born on May 26, 1958. Passed away on March 28, 2023. Bernard is survived by his wife Ginger; daughter and son Dawn Petersen (Byron) & Dan Hobbs (Stacey); grandkids Ben and Jenna Petersen, Hailey McNair (Nolan) and Hannah Hobbs. Celebration of Life service at a later date. Memorials to the Great Plains Trails Network. You can donate on line at https://www.nebraskatrailsfoundation.org/donate.html 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.
Leonard R. Lee, MD
Dr. Leonard R. Lee, born May 29, 1922 in Oregon and went home to be with our Lord on March 8, 2023. Highlights of his life include being Student Body President at La Grande High School in Oregon; attended Northwestern University in Illinois on scholarship; Sr. Class President of Medical School; Married to Jeanne Fay in 1944; Director of Medical Education at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln; Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine; First Oncologist-Hematologist in Lincoln; father of sons Jeffrey and Jonathan; and a 39 year retirement. Dad was a very brilliant and complicated man. Our family is so proud of Dad as a great doctor full of compassion. We are ever so grateful also that he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior a week before he met Him. He has the rest of eternity to learn about, love and be more like Jesus. We are so happy for him. No service. Leonard and Jeanne will be laid to rest in the Omaha National Cemetery in the future. Memorials to Havelock Manor Assisted Living that loved and cared for him so diligently. Send memorials to 6330 Platte Ave., Lincoln, NE 68507. We are so grateful to so many others starting with his grandson Jason who loved him to the end, to Holly at St. E’s Hospice for the wonderful care and making Dad’s life so much more comfortable, thanks to CCA for going an extra mile caring for Dad, for Kay Dewell for writing notes every week to Dad while in Havelock Manor and a special thanks to Dad’s good friend who visited him weekly, Becky Walkowiak. We were all very blessed. 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.
Kenneth Lloyd Love
Kenneth Lloyd Love, age 91 years, passed away on February 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Kenneth was born March 9, 1931 in Sioux City Iowa to Leroy and Daisy Love. The family moved to Lincoln NE where he grew up with 3 brothers and 5 sisters. Ken was married to the love of his life, Donna, for 72 years and they had 5 children. To Ken, family meant everything. He was a wonderful husband and father. His smile and humor brightened the lives of many. Ken was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers: James, Robert, and Donald, his sister Joyce; his brother-in-laws: Oscar Hiskey, James McKay, Don Bean, and Andy Anderson; sister-in-laws: Ella Love, and Ann Love; grandsons Benjamin and Mathew, and several other family members. He is survived by his wife, Donna; his sisters: Betty McKay, Dorothy Bean, Margie Hiskey, and Patricia (Roger) Bell; sister-in-law, Barbara Love; children: Kathleen (Steven) Hike, Kenneth (Shelley) Love, Ronald (Sandy) Love, Richard (Patricia Huguenin) Love, and Roger (Kim Ketterer) Love; 6 grandchildren: Kenneth, Damon, Melissa, James, Kellen and Alexandra; 9 great grandchildren: Jordan, Janae, Aidan, Makenna, Jesse, Landen, Alivia, Kynzyr, and Keliinoi; and 1 great great grandchild: Mateo. A private family Celebration of Life will be held in March. 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.
Marjorie L. Lionberger
Marjorie (Margie) Lou Kohl Lionberger was born March 11, 1935 to Norbert and Ethel Mayberry Kohl in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Her family moved to Lincoln when she was eight years old. She passed peacefully on February 7, 2023, at the age of 87, surrounded by her family. Marjorie attended Lincoln Northeast High School where she met her future husband, David. They graduated in the Class of 1953. She and David were married on February 7, 1954. Marjorie and her husband David were members of the Lincoln Iris Society for many years. Marjorie loved her beautiful iris garden that was cared for and tended to by David. A hybridized iris named after her is registered with the American Iris Society. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, David, and her six children: daughter Linda Obrecht (Jeff); son Mark (Cindy); son Luke (Pam); daughter Melinda Smith (Bill); son Dan; and daughter Amy Smith (Don). She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Lincoln Iris Society. Please mail any donations for Lincoln Iris Society to 103 S 36th Rd., Syracuse, NE 68446-7407. A private service is being planned. 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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