Michael W. McMurtry
Michael was born in Crawford, NE (above the grocery store) to Wayne and Sarah (Hills) McMurtry. He grew up in Ogallala, NE and graduated from Ogallala High School. Michael then attended and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan and, then, Iliff School of Theology. He served as pastor of the United Methodist Church for over 40 years. While serving the United Methodist Church, Michael loved to participate, organize, and chaperon youth and adult mission trips. While living in Ravenna, NE, he served as a volunteer EMT and Firefighter with the Ravenna Fire and Rescue. Michael served as a chaplain on the Chaplaincy Corps for Lincoln Fire and Rescue and the Lincoln Police Department for 28 years. He also served as Chaplain for Bryan Hospital after he retired from full-time ministry.
Michael was an avid reader all of his life. He continued to be active in Christ United Methodist Church and enjoyed cooking several Wednesday Night Bites and Thanksgiving Dinners at the Church. Michael enjoyed traveling, both foreign and domestic. He traveled to Europe with Michele and Nancy, to Disney World (several times) with his grandchildren, and to Panama, Alaska, PNW, and many other places with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Sarah McMurtry; his first wife, Nancy Lou (Wray) McMurtry; and his sister, Pat Pike.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Michele; his grandchildren, Lara, Hana, and Kinsey (Kai); his great-grandchild, Elena; and his Shiba Inu, Foxy.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 4, at Christ United Methodist Church at 4530 A St, Lincoln, NE 68510.
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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.
Robert “Bob” Charles McKeen
Robert C. (Bob) McKeen, 93, died Thursday 12-20-2018 US Army veteran, WWII Bob worked in the insurance industry most of his adult life, first at AAA Nebraska and then with Forsyth Insurance in Lincoln. Preceded in death by his father Ben, mother Florence, brother Forrest and his wife Joan (Goggins). Survived by two sons, Kelly and Patrick (Kathleen), seven grandchildren, and several great-grand children. A celebration of Robert McKeen’s life was held Friday, April 19th from 5 – 9 PM at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE. To be notified via email contact Patrick McKeen – patmckeen@gmail.com or leave a voice mail with your contact information at 402-405-1362. Memorials to The United Way 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.
Larry L. McQueen
Larry Leon McQueen passed away at home on November 16th, 2018. Larry was born on May 25th, 1945 in North Platte, NE. He had a diverse career background including: ranching/farming (in his youth), educator, carpentry & commercial construction management. He was an active member of Community Bible Church of Norfolk, NE and founding member of Cornerstone Baptist Church of Lincoln, NE and Heritage Bible Church of Lincoln, NE. He is survived by his spouse Ginny Williams-McQueen of Lincoln, NE, two sons, Scott McQueen of Omaha, NE and Tim McQueen of Lexington, MO, and 6 grandchildren. A private service for immediate family will be held at a later date. Any memorial gifts can be sent to the above-mentioned churches. Graveside service at a later date. For condolences, please fill out 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.
Mark Kenneth Morton
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on July 15, 1948. Passed away on September 8, 2018. Gathering of family and friends at Big Red Keno, 955 West O Street on Saturday, September 15, 2018 starting at 4:00 p.m. Private inurnment at the Omaha National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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.
Alice Waunita Merrill
Age 93 From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on July 29, 1925. Passed away on August 6, 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.
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