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Archive for: Past

Mary E. Solomon

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Mary Edith Pumphrey Solomon, known as “Edie” passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12th, 2022.

Edie was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1925.  At age 5, her family moved to Lyman, NE to raise sugar beets, hogs, and sheep.  As a young girl, Edie helped to run the family farm, and in school she was involved in music, speech,  drama, 4-h and public speaking.   She was a top-notch student and at the age of 16 she entered college at UNL Lincoln with a 4 year full ride academic scholarship.

During her college years Edie was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Phi Beta Kappa, and Mortar Board.  She received the Pillsbury award given to the top academic student at UNL. She served as Student Council President for 2 years and was instrumental in overseeing equal and fair housing for all UNL athletic participants and the returning WWII GI’s.  She met Eugene, “Gene” Solomon, a WWII veteran, during her senior year of college and they were married in 1947.   Gene had several Nebraska assignments working for the Soil Conservation Service before settling in Blair, NE.

Edie started her teaching career when all four children were school age. She taught home economics for 2 years in Herman and then 34 years at Blair High School.  She taught Sunday school for 40 years, was an Active PEO member and 4-H leader. After “retirement”, Edie volunteered at the Blair Middle and High School, assisting in the library and home economic classes and making costumes for the school musicals.   Edie received numerous awards and recognitions for her years as a teacher and volunteer. Her enthusiasm, humor and love of teaching helped to guide hundreds of students in a positive direction.   Numerous camping vacations in the Snowy Range, wonderful summers at the family cabin, playing cards and games with her children’s friends were always filled love, laughter and fun. The hundreds of comments and eulogies to Edie on the Blair Alumni Website described her as kind, compassionate, patient, caring, fun, loving, sweet, generous, humble, a true treasure, vivacious, gracious, and  one-of- a- kind.  She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by countless friends, students, and family

Edie is survived by her four children and spouses: Cliff Solomon (Pam Gates), Carol Solomon-Smith (Rex Everett), Carrie Solomon-Schultz (Dan Schultz), Christine Solomon (Charles Hineline); nephews Ryan Smith (Michaela) and their children Asher, William and Adeline and Craig Smith; nieces Carissa Schultz (Kirk Morales)  and their children Arlo and Roman, and Katrina Schultz-Baldwin (Anthony Baldwin) and their daughter, Vienna; Genes remaining brother, James Solomon.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 A.M on Saturday, November 5th at the Blair United Church.

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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.

Stacy A. Wilson

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on November 21, 1974.

Passed away on August 11, 2022.

No service information at this time.

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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.

Gary Lee Nielsen Sr.

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Preceded in death by mother, Dorothy; father, Charles; son, Guy; and brother Bill. Survived by wife, Diane; son, Gary Jr. (Tina); brother, Dale (Meg); and grandson, Zachary. Also stepfamily, Nick (Jessica) and Brian (Susan, Lily and Bodie).

Memorial Service information will be announced at a later date.

Memorials to Lincoln Community Playhouse.

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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.

Patricia Ann Henderson

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Born March 23, 1942.

Passed away on August 9, 2022.

Service information and obituary are pending.

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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.

Teena M. Hicken

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April 2, 1956-August 7, 2022

Teena M. Hicken 66 of Malcolm passed away August 7, 2022 surrounded by family after her third battle with cancer. She was born in Lincoln Nebraska on April 2, 1956 to John and Phyllis (Giunta) Hicken. She lived most of her life in Malcolm Nebraska and graduated from Malcolm High School in 1974. She loved kids and worked for over 30 years at Pee Wee Palace daycare in Malcolm. She also served on the Village board and the Cemetery board. She loved the town of Malcolm and the High School Theater as well as Clipper Sports Teams. Teena loved her son Ryan and Granddaughter Ariel, her family and going to casinos and other places with “The Gang”. She was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Malcolm. Teena was always there to help others and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Preceded in death by parents John and Phyllis Hicken and son Ryan Smith.

Survivors Beloved Granddaughter Ariel Smith of Malcolm. Sister Kathy Frahm of Lincoln. Brother John Hicken & Vicki Phillips of Malcolm. Brother Bob & Sheila Hicken of Lincoln. Nieces, Nephews and Cousins.

Services Friday August 19th at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Malcolm.
No Viewing-No Graveside Services
10:00-Meet with Family
11:00-Memorial Service
Lunch to Follow

Memorials to the family for future designation.

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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.