James I Maldavs “John”
From Latvia. Born on October 17, 1937. Passed away on November 4, 2023. 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.
Zane Randall Maltas
Zane Randall Maltas was born on December 4, 2001, to William and Ranelle Maltas. He passed away surrounded by his family on October 7, 2023 after a brief, but incredibly courageous battle with cancer. Zane was highly involved with the Lincoln music and theater scene. He was a member of the “Young Lions” Honor Jazz Ensemble for 2 years, and a member of Varsity Jazz at Lincoln Southwest playing bari sax, as well as Wind Ensemble and Concert Bands on French Horn at Lincoln Southwest High School. Zane was very involved with Silver Hawk Theatre at Lincoln Southwest, as well as local theatre groups, appearing many times on stage, behind the scenes, and in the orchestra pit for many local productions. His favorite roles included: Pugsley in “The Addams Family,” at TADA and “The Lorax/Vlad Vladikoff” at Pinewood Bowl in their production of Seussical. In March of 2023, Zane had the opportunity to play French Horn in the pit orchestra for one of his absolute favorite musicals: “Sweeney Todd” at Lincoln Community Playhouse. Zane also loved to do Improv Theatre at Lincoln Southwest. Zane was loved by his entire family, including his brother, Ian Maltas, his Grandmother Bernice Luthy of Aurora, Uncle Randy Luthy of Aurora, his Aunt Rhonda (Luthy) Bithell and Uncle Doug Bithell of Omaha, and cousins Jared Bithell and Derek Bithell, Aunt Karen (Maltas) Moore and Uncle Jim Moore of Wichita, and cousins Jarod Moore and Stephanie (Moore) Linn. He was preceded in death by his Grandparents Carl I. and Corinne Maltas, Aunt Carla Maltas, Great Grandfather Fred Rauert, and Grandfather Roger Luthy. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Southwood Lutheran Church on Thursday, October 19th at 11am. Lunch will follow in the Fellowship Hall that will include musical performances from those who Zane loved most, in tribute to his amazing spirit. Memorials will go to the family and will be disbursed to TADA Theatre, Lincoln Community Playhouse and Pinewood Performing Arts, as well as to a memorial scholarship in Zane’s Honor which will be established by the NU Band Alumni Association. 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.
Merrill B. Matchett
From Albion, Nebraska. Born on August 22, 1939. Passed away on September 20, 2023. 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.
Paul James Magee
CWO3 Paul James Magee of Lincoln, NE passed away at age 59 on September 4, 2023. He passed due to complications from burn pit exposure in Iraq. He was given six months to live and courageously fought for three years. His celebration of life will take place at 11 am on Saturday, September 16th at Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington St. Lincoln, NE. Luncheon immediately following. Livestream link available at www.facebook.com/glclincoln. He was born on June 27, 1964 to Gerald (Jerry) H. Magee and Olivia (Sam) A. (Schroeder) Magee, in the elevator at Lincoln General. He couldn’t wait to be born. Graduating from Malcolm High School in 1982, he worked rental construction until his mother finally caved and let him join the Marines. He served in the Marines from 1983 – 1987. He took a break to start his business, Magee Remodel, with continued success for 31 years. He graduated from Southeast Community College with a degree in Construction Management in 1990 while at the same time starting a family. Paul (Bubba) joined the Navy in 1992 and became a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the Seabees. He served two active-duty tours; Iraq 2007-2008 and Afghanistan 2012-2013. His experience and leadership skills helped him to earn the respect of his peers and his troops. He reluctantly retired in 2015 as a decorated veteran. He was an active member in the Lincoln Gun Club for 40 years. He enjoyed helping his church, Zion Lutheran with mowing the lawn and any building needs that they had. He was dedicated to his local VFW chapter with gathering donations at Christmas and Poppy donations. His favorite part of the VFW was throwing popsicles to the kids in the Wilber Czech Day Veteran’s Parade. Paul was an avid outdoorsman. He truly loved being out in a deer stand, no matter what kind of weather, or running around the Sandhills looking for the perfect mule to bring back home. Anytime he could get a bobber in the water he was his happiest, especially when there was a kiddo along. He loved making breakfast over an open campfire after spending the night in his camper. He tried new recipes for camping and perfecting old family favorites. He was not one to turn down a good drink with friends. Survived by his children; Mandy Magee and Josh Magee of Lincoln. Mother Olivia (Sam) Magee of Lincoln. Siblings; Dana (Mike) Melroy of WV, Shane (Tammy) Magee of TX, Deanna (Ron) Ruff of Bennet, Rudy (Angela) Magee of Murray. Aunt Cathy (Steve) Kloch of Alliance. Nieces and Nephews; Devin Melroy, Samantha Chambers, Bailey Magee, Connor Ruff and Morgan Fine. Great Niece and Nephew Bastian and Eleanor, children of cousin, Crissy Kloch of Alliance. Dearly loved Ashley, John and grandchildren Ayva and Jackson Keady of Lincoln. As well as numerous cousins, extended family and furry companion Clyde. Preceded in death by son Jeremiah James Magee, Father Gerald (Jerry) H. Magee. Grandparents; Rudolph and Nora Schroeder, Hugh and Serna Magee. Along with his beloved dog, Ben. 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.
Glenn W. Makelin Jr. (Bill)
Bill’s Last Bash Bill Makelin (Glenn William Makelin, Jr), forever 17 (or 71 if you didn’t only count every 4th bday), turned his last wrench on August 14, 2023. He is now forever hot-rodding in heaven in his Z28 and ’55 Chevy; wearing cowboy boots, a button-down flannel or a t-shirt with a v cut in the neck, and road-tripping pedal to the metal with his crescent wrench keys in the ignition, diet coke w/koozie in hand, music cranked. Bill was born and immediately dubbed the hellion of the 6 kiddos/farm hands, born to Glenn and Betty Makelin, on February 29, 1952. He is survived by his most stressful accomplishments in Heather, Heidi, Melissa, Daniel, Jenny & Jake, and the one he probably loved the best , his Vizsla Blue – as well as a big ole family and old close friends. He loved his family fiercely with his gigantic heart, even if he didn’t always show it in the most conventional ways – like once with a cattle prod! He was brutally honest, but that was part of his charm. Bill was a farm kid turned mechanic who would give the shirt off his back to a stranger and could and would help anyone and fix anything. He loved guns, a good book, meat and potatoes, bullshitting, movies, fresh farm eggs and bacon, hunting, processing/cooking his hunted game, his grandma’s banana and chocolate cream pies, diet coke, Bacardi, a slippery nipple or 3, rumchata, anything CHOCOLATE, bacon, shooting targets, cars, bacon, and women….not necessarily in that order! He was a simple man with simple pleasures. Rest easy pops. Take care of your momma and cook her some breakfast like you always did down here; and give a good rub down to those passed on furry buddies like Lightning, Newah1, Bart, Newah2, and Sport. Cheers to you and all of us left behind, and let us always remember the athletic, outgoing, energetic, fun-loving Bill. We miss that guy. Please join us to honor this good ‘ole farm boy for his last bash on Friday, September 1, at the VFW in Waverly, Nebraska, 4pm- late. A ‘that fucker died’ toast and open mic for those interested will start at 5pm. OR, please PLEASE feel free to write down a story or two and send to us and we can read for you. Food and drink will be a-plenty. Stories, laughter, and celebration are must, or don’t come 😊! Address: VFW – 13820 Guildford, Waverly NE 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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