Donna Marie McElvain
Donna Marie (Ziegler) McElvain was born January 17, 1953, in Holdrege, Nebraska. She passed away Monday, September 5th, 2022 at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was the only child of Elva I. (Schnuerle) and Robert K. Ziegler. Donna grew up on a farm east of Holdrege. She began her formal education as a member of the first all-day, one-semester Kindergarten class at Funk School. She attended Funk School through 8th grade, and continued on to complete grades 9-12 at Holdrege Junior and Senior High schools. With the surname Ziegler, she was the last member of the class of 1971 to cross the stage and receive her diploma. She was united in marriage with Richard (Dick) Robert McElvain on August 12, 1973 at the United Methodist Church in Holdrege, Nebraska. Donna knew she wanted to be a nurse for as long as she could remember, and she started her nursing career as an aide at Phelps Memorial Health Center while in high school. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in 1975, and later received her Master’s of Science in Nursing in 1993. Her career as a registered nurse spanned 43 years in a variety of roles. She retired from the faculty of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing, Lincoln Division, in 2018. Richard and Donna raised their family in Holdrege, where they were also active in school and community organizations including Trinity Evangelical Free Church. Their door was always open, and one never knew how many faces might be around the dinner table when their sons were in high school. In 2004, Richard and Donna moved to Lincoln and became active members of Lincoln Berean Church. After they both retired, the couple traveled to The British Isles in 2018, and Israel in 2019 where Donna was baptized in the Jordan River. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Richard McElvain, sons David (Micayla) McElvain of Bellevue, Nebraska, and Duane (Krisann) McElvain of Madison, Wisconsin, grandson Matthew, and close family friend Michelle Tafoya. She will also be greatly missed by her sisters- and brothers-in-law, a host of nieces and nephews, and many more family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Elva and Robert. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th, Lincoln, NE. A family visitation will be held on Wednesday September 21, 2022 for those who cannot attend the Thursday service, at Lincoln Berean Church from 5:00-7:00pm. The inurnment will be on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at 10:30am at Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Down Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands, 10824 Old Mill Road, Suite 8, Omaha NE, 68154, or a charity of the donor’s choice in Donna’s remembrance. 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.
Elizabeth Jane Meehan
Born on December 18, 1934. Passed away on August 20, 2022. Elizabeth Jane Meehan, 87, beloved mother, born to Alice Louise (Kellogg) & Glenn Clarence Keetle on December 8, 1934 in Lincoln. She was raised on a farm SW of Ashland and graduated from Ashland High School in 1952. Elizabeth married Bobby Lee Meehan on September 18, 1954 at The Ashland Methodist Church. Along with working for The Nebraska Dept of Health & Human Services for 30 years, she loved and supported her 6 children in all of their activities and continued that love for her 6 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Elizabeth is survived by brother Roland (Doris) Keetle of Ralston, sister-in-law Judy Keetle of Lincoln, her children David Meehan, Karen (Richard) Inurrigarro of Harlingen, TX, Sharon (Dave) Heaton of Glendale AZ, Scott Meehan of Bloomington, IN, son- in- law Ward Hageman of Ceresco, grandchildren Trenton (Liz) Harryman of Ft Worth, TX, Derek (Shelley) Harryman of Waxahachie, TX, Shawna Harryman of Carrollton, TX, Shelby (Jerry) Wallen of Unadilla, Alex Hageman, Taylor (Jacob ) Gramlich of Ceresco. Preceded in death by daughters Debra Meehan of Lincoln, and Kathryn Hageman of Ceresco. A Celebration of Life to be held at a later date. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials to CHI Hospice Lincoln 245 S 84th St. Ste 300 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.
Debra Miller
Born November 2, 1954. Passed away on July 27, 2022. 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.
Rosemary Teresa Morrison
Rosemary Morrison passed away on the evening of June 3rd, 2022. She passed surrounded by family and in the home that her and her husband Steve Morrison put many hours of love into. Rosemary was a natural cook and caretaker to Bonnie and many others. Her kitchen often became the site of food experimentation, where her grandchildren took her runza recipe and ran wild with it. Frequently given the title “saint,” many flowed in and out of her home as readily as she showed them unwavering generosity and adoration. She loved deeply and exhausted all means necessary to care for those around her. A room always seemed more full with her in it. As early as she was able to stir up trouble, Rosemary was as tough as nails. She had been quoted regularly saying “if the dog bites you, well you better bite it back.” She drove fast, turned back schoolhouse clocks, and in a leather jacket, you could mistake her easily for Joan Jett. Rosemary was an extraordinary artist. She covered four walls in her basement with cartoon drawings, created beautiful quilts inspired by children’s books, and taught her children and their children how to create. She was quick to create a gallery wall of all the doodles her grandkids demanded to be adorned in a frame. Rosemary loved to relax on her swing, spoil dogs, and arguably spoil her family even more. She will be remembered as the person you could always go to, a calm and constant presence, and one funny lady. Her compassion, words of wisdom, and attitude toward life will not be lost on future generations. She is survived by husband Steve Morrison; children Tim (Shawn) Morrison and Gretchen (TJ) Jolliffe; grandchildren Hayden, Erek, Hannah, and Emma Morrison and Jereth and Jack Jones; sisters Joan Cappuccio, Barbara Curfman, Kathleen Wells, Susan (Greg) Bischof; and many nieces and nephews. Rosemary is preceded in death by her parents Louis and Elizabeth Whitnney; her sisters Mary Shanahan and Patty Bartels; her brothers Jim, Warren, Tom, and Phillip Whitney; and grandson Avery Jones. 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.
Howard Milton Miller
Howard Milton Miller Jr., 80, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 after succumbing to cancer. Howard was born on October 4, 1941 to Howard and Maria Miller Sr. in Lakewood, Ohio. After Howard graduated from Lakewood High School in 1960 he went on to The Manlius School for post-graduate studies. He then went on to study English at Brown University and later Hospital Administration at the University of Chicago. He played varsity football at Lakewood High School, The Manlius School, and Brown University. He had a successful career in hospital administration and consulting. Howard was an avid weightlifter, exercise enthusiast, loved to read, write and work with numbers, enjoyed the outdoors, liked carpentry, and spending time with his grandchildren. Howard was predeceased by his parents Howard and Maria Miller Sr. and his younger brother Thomas Miller. He is survived by his wife Sharon Miller, his son from his first marriage Howard (Trish) Miller III, his daughter from his first marriage Joy Smith, his daughters from his second marriage Carolyn and Emily Miller, his older brother Ward (Pat) Miller, his older sister Maria (Terry) Roche, and his four grandchildren. Howard will be buried at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, 34035 Detroit Road, Avon, Ohio. A private family service will be held prior to the burial. 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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