Jerilyn Kay Johns
Jerilyn (Jeri) Johns, 75, passed away peacefully, on May 24, 2022, at her home in Lincoln, NE, surrounded in love by her family. Jerilyn (Jeri) Kay Johns, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at her home on May 24, 2022 surrounded in love by her family. She was born June 3, 1946 in Omaha, NE to Lyle and Tina Marie Failor (Webb). She is survived by her 3 children, Ronald, Robert and Lisa Johns, her 2 grandchildren, Vincent Lowell and Adanna Paden, and her 2 great grandchildren, Lilly and Laila Lowell. Survived by her siblings; Barry (Desta) Failor, Lillian (Rev Dr William) Jackson, Randy (Karen) Failor, Melinda Failor, Coralee (William) Carver, brother In-law Jerry Rader., and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerilyn is preceded in death by her parents, Lyle and Tina Marie, and 2 sisters Merrilee and Beverly Lynne. Eager to establish her own family, Jerilyn married Ronald H. Johns and gave birth to two boys before she turned 18 years old. Jerilyn wanted a career and attended Beauty School receiving certification as a beautician. However, cutting and styling hair did not become her profession but rather a skill that she shared with and practiced upon her family. Her true calling was helping people and she began that career with Lincoln Action Program. She quickly advanced to become the director of LAP. As director she worked hard to improve the lives of underprivileged and underserved community members while garnering the attention of political leaders. Governor J. J. Exon lured Jerilyn away from LAP to work for him developing low-income programs for the state of Nebraska. Although her experience and knowledge was extensive in her social working career, she aspired to improve herself in this field and went to college at UNL to get her degree in sociology. Even before earning her degree, she went to work for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Over her 19 year career at DHHS she held many positions working as Social Worker, Child Protective Services and Foster Care. Jerilyn would end her career working for St. Monica’s to help women overcome substance abuse. She retired from St. Monica’s one month before turning 70 years old. Her life’s work was one of serving others and making a positive impact on improving their lives. Jerilyn touched many lives while gaining their trust, respect and admiration from clients, colleagues and friends alike. Jerilyn enjoyed many hobbies that included crocheting, knitting, needlepoint and quilting. Her greatest love was spending time with her family and attending Webb Family Reunions. As evidenced by her life’s pursuits, Jerilyn was a devout follower of the teachings of Christ and loved attending church, praying and worshipping the lord with anyone and everyone. Celebration of Life Information: To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Saturday, July 16 starting at 2:00 pm at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on the NW corner of 84th and South Street. Casual dress, Masks are encouraged.
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.
Dennis “Digger” V. Hurlbut
Dennis Hurlbut, Digger to family and friends, was welcomed into Heaven on May 23, 2022 at the age of 61, surrounded by his family. Dennis was born on February 17, 1961 to Vern and Maxine (Janes) Hurlbut in York, NE. Dennis was born into a family that enjoyed motorcycles and bowling and he enjoyed sharing that passion with others. On September 30, 2000 Dennis was united in marriage to the love of his life, Tammy Kear. That love only grew when their son Joshua was born. Being a husband and father was the greatest joy in his life. Rarely did you see one without the others. He was a devoted husband, amazing father, best friend, a provider, a coach, a band roadie, a concert goer, a race enthusiast, a bowler, an unlicensed day nurse, a brother, an uncle, a cousin and a simple man at heart. One of his greatest joys was sharing his love of life with his wife and son. We will miss his funny laugh, his corny jokes and his smile and take comfort in knowing he will continue as our protector from above. Dennis is survived by his wife Tammy and son Joshua, sister Sharon (Steve) Hollander, mother-in-law Kitty Kear, brother-in-law Scott (Brandi) Kear, sisters-in-law Lori (Rodney) Droud, Chris (Scott) Sheppard and Tresha (Jeff) Zimmerman, several cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Meeting Dennis in Heaven were his parents and father-in-law Dennis Kear. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 2:00pm at Sunset Bowl in York, NE. As Dennis was truly a simple man the family is asking you to wear your favorite concert, bowling or racing shirt as those were what his family enjoyed doing together. 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.
Lucille Cox
Lucille(Vidlak) Cox passed away on May 23, 2022 from heart failure peacefully in her sleep. She was 92 years old.
Lucille was born to Anton and Frances Vidlak on December 21, 1929. She was born in Omaha and was number 11 of 12 children. They lived on a farm in northwest Omaha. After getting married she and her husband moved to rural Herman, NE for awhile, then returned to Omaha where they remained until 1999. They then built their home in Linwood, NE.
She married Darrell E. Cox on July 23, 1949 in Omaha. They were wed for 70 years during which time they raised 13 children, one grandson and adopted two foster children. Lucille was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness for over 50 years. She enjoyed discussing the Bible with everyone. She was an advid reader and was very passionate about her gardening. Her yard would look like a park with all the flowers in bloom and her apple pies were wanted by all. She did not work outside of the home but was an excellent furniture upholsterer for years.
Her family was very important to her. Her guidance, kindness, humor and smile will be missed by all including 21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband Darrell, her parents, all of her siblings, 4 infant children and a son, David. She is survived by her children, Terry (Ray) LaFrance, Tom ( Arlene) Cox, Barbara (Jeff) Gelbart, Jeff (Lynn) Cox, Tim ( Janelle) Cox, Luke (Valerie) Cox, Margaret Cox, Micah Cox, Rebecca Cox, Aaron Cox, Jason Cox, Jeremy Cox and Bryan Gelbart.
A memorial service via zoom will take place on June 25. 2022 at 1 p.m.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their cards and kind words.
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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.
Kathleen L. Young
Kathleen Louise Young was born on December 8th, 1931 to J.D. and Myrtle (Fallbeck) Young as the oldest of three children. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022. Major influences on her childhood and early adult life were her strongly scientific-minded father, her plant and garden loving mother and the companionship with John Neihardt who lived at her parents’ house during the last 10 years of his life. She herself was able to combine the principles of scientific and evidence-based investigations with an unwavering love and deep respect for all things plants and then was able to put her knowledge and teachings to paper rather well. Starting her own family at a very young age, she married Lloyd Hinkley and had four sons, Gary, David, and Ron, and Kim, adopted from Korea when Gary was only 2 years old. It was surely not easy to keep four growing sons and a husband fed and it was probably at that time that she got very creative about cooking, including using wild game the boys brought home. She graduated from UNL with a bachelor’s degree in English and Botany and then moved on to do a Master’s degree in Intercultural Studies and Folklore, inspired by Roger Welsch, himself a Folklorist of the funny sort! What a full professional life she had! She worked at UNL’s Morrill Hall, as a Naturalist in Fontenelle Forest in Bellevue, as a folklorist for the State Historical Society, and, for a short time, as the Assistant Director of the San Bernardino Co Museum in California, before she came back to Lincoln. One of her proudest moments was the publishing of her book “Wild Seasons”, a cookbook using native plants from Nebraska. She enjoyed great respect from her peers in the fields of botany and ethnobotany and often gave presentations and seminars about her favorite subjects of plants and how to use them to adults and children alike. She liberally used her own children and grandchildren as guinea pigs for new recipes – and everybody was happy to oblige. She was a lifelong loving advocate for all things nature. Her legacy will live on in the many plants she raised and gave away to so many people, and in the knowledge about wild plants that she willingly shared with anybody interested. Her deep respect and cultural understanding of Native Americans, borne from her friendship with Mr. Foolbull, a Lakota medicine man, adds to the many facets that made up her life. Her gentle hand will be greatly missed by many. She is survived by her four sons Kim (Michelle), Gary (Susanne), David (Judy) and Ron (Toni), and many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A Celebration of Life of Kay Young will be held on June 11 at the Pioneers Park Nature Center in Lincoln, from 9am to 4pm. It will be a potluck and dishes made using recipes from her book ‘Wild Seasons’ would be very appropriate and appreciated. Drinks and some snacks will be provided. 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.
Guy W. Richter
Guy W Richter was born on January 30, 1931 to Walter and Anita (Wintersteen) Richter in Naponee, Nebraska. His brother, Rodney was born 6 years later. Anita died when Guy was 8. Walter moved with the boys to his parent’s farm and later to Denver, CO during WWII. After the war, they moved back to Naponee where Guy graduated from Naponee High School. Guy went to art school in Omaha with hope of being a cartoonist. He worked as an orderly in a hospital to support himself. After discovering that the reality that it would be very difficult to be a successful cartoonist, Guy decided to work as a professional painter of homes and businesses. Guy married Joan (Sayer) on February 2, 1958. They eventually settled in Lincoln, Nebraska. Guy started his own business after his boss retired. Guy and Joan are long time members of New Hope United Methodist church. Guy was active in Methodist Men and other committee. He also was there giving is all to the various projects and activities there. Guy was also active in the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America). He helped out neighbors, relatives and donated blood. Guy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan. Children; Melody (Brian) Michaud, Troy (Penny) Richter and Cory Richter. 5 grandchildren; Josh (Rebecca Eschenweck) Michaud, Jeff Griffith, Erin (Dan) Kessler, Alice Richter and Maggie Richter. 4 great grandchildren Lyle Eschenweck, Jeffery Eschenweck, Madison Kessler and Jackson Kessler. Brothers; Rodney (Lorene) Richter, Joe (Shirley) Horacek and good friend, Kadar Naik. Services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at New Hope United Methodist Church 45th and Orchard Streets Lincoln, Nebraska. 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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