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Donald “Don” Lloyd Marti

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Donald Lloyd Marti (May 14,1931- August 19,2020)

Donald Lloyd Marti passed away on August 19 in Lincoln.
He was preceded in death by parents Lloyd (former Lincoln mayor) and Fern Marti, stepmother Elizabeth Marti and brother, Douglas Marti.

He is survived by wife Karolyn Kagan Marti, daughter Marcelyn Marti-Rogers (Charles) of Omaha, son Curtis Marti (Stacy) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and grandchildren:  Mallory (Edward Boone), Gavin and Renatta Rogers and Max, Adia, Sophia and Mitchell Marti; brother-in-law Doug Kagan.

He was a proud graduate of The Culver Military Academy class of 1949.  He did his undergraduate work at UNL and received his Juris Doctor at UNL College of Law 1959.  Donald was a member of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, and was lifetime member of the Nebraska Bar Association. He was a partner in the Lincoln law firm of Marti, O’Gara, Dalton, Bruckner and Keating.  He was a member of the Nebraska Board of Abstractors and Examiners appointed by Governor Tiemann.  Donald served in the United States Army Ordinance Corps with the rank of First Lieutenant, honorably discharged in 1955.

No service 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.

Roger Eugene Paden

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Born on May 27, 1945.
Passed away on August 20, 2020.

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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.

Jeanne Marguerite Lee

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Jeanne Margarite Lee was from Lincoln, Nebraska.  She was born on September 23, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois to Bessie and Ruel Fay.  She was an only child but was raised with her cousin Muriel (Grey) Daks.  They grew up enjoying dancing.  At only 16 years of age, Jeanne was dancing at Edgewater Beach Hotel on the Chicago lake front during the era of the “Big Bands”.  She said she loved boys but loved dancing more.  She attended collage at Blackburn College in Carlinville, Il.  She met her future husband, Dr. Leonard  R. Lee, M.D. on a blind date and they were married in 1944 during his first year of medical school at the University of Chicago.  They moved from Chicago to Bethany, Missouri for Len’s family practice.  The military intervened and they were off to England for a couple of years.  They returned to Chicago for Len’s specialty training in Internal Medicine.  They then continued on to Lincoln where Len practiced Primary Care and then devoted full time to the practice of Oncology-Hematology.  They retired in 1984 and enjoyed many years wintering in Yuma, Arizona.

Jeanne was a member of The Cosmopolitan Club, PEO, Lincoln Country Club, Hillcrest Country Club, Yuma Country Club and the Nebraska Medical Auxiliary.  She volunteered for Meals on Wheels and several Lincoln hospitals’ gift shops.  Jeanne enjoyed bowling, golf, bridge, knitting, needle point and playing cards and games with her husband.

Jeanne passed away on Friday, August 14, 2020 with her family by her side. She and Len enjoyed a lifetime of adventures loving each other for over 75 years, raising two sons, Jeff and Jon, enjoying her eight grandkids and 6 great grandchildren.

Jeff and Robin are from Adams, Nebraska and raised five kids, Jason Lee of Lincoln, Krystal Lanning (Kevin) of Papillion, NE, Mandy Varley (Dennis) of Douglas, NE, Alexandra Lee (her partner Austin Cosgrove) of Lincoln and Samantha Reinhardt (Philip) of Lincoln.  Jon and Barb are from Lincoln and raised three, Josh Lee (Alison) of Denver, CO, Danielle Lee and Victoria Lee both of Lincoln; great grandchildren Tyrnie, Lillian, Everlee, Sadie, Arwin and Wyatt. Jeanne had a host of family including her cousin Jeanette Burgess from Livonia, MI, cousins Peter Daks (Marlene) of Tampa, FL and Tim Daks (Roberta) of  Monselice, Italy; Dave Barron (Cindy) of Elkhorn, NE, Jeff Barron (Jeanne) of Northhampton, MA, Scott Barron (Leslie) of Ashburn, Virginia, Kate Avillion of State Collage, PA, and Jenny Fishman (Scott) of Chicago, IL and many good friends including special friends Ann Tomhave and Dottie Matthews both of Lincoln.

No service at this time. Memorials to the Coalition for Pet Protection.

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Wind Beneath My Wings

Bette Midler

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
It must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face
You were content to let me shine, that’s your way
You always walked a step behind

So I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength
A beautiful face without a name for so long
A beautiful smile to hide the pain

Did you ever know that you’re my hero
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

It might have appeared to go unnoticed
But I’ve got it all here in my heart
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it
I would be nothing without you

Did you ever know that you’re my hero?
You’re everything I wish I could be
I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

Did I ever tell you you’re my hero?
You’re everything, everything I wish I could be
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
‘Cause you are the wind beneath my wings

Oh, the wind beneath my wings
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings
Fly, fly, fly away, you let me fly so high
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings

Fly, fly, fly high against the sky
So high I almost touch the sky
Thank you, thank you
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings

Songwriters: Jeff Silbar / Larry Henley



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.

George Robert “Bob” Huff

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George Robert (Bob) Huff was born December 9, 1922, in rural Elmo, MO, to Walter and Vira Huff. He graduated from Elmo High School in 1939. He married Onalea Olson, June 1, 1946, in Shenandoah, IA. They lived in Elmo, MO; Hopkins, MO; Bedford, IA; and Lincoln, NE. He was a retired farmer and agricultural products salesman. They were long-time members of the Wray Memorial United Methodist Church in Hopkins, MO. Bob died in his home at Sumner Place in Lincoln, NE, on August 16, 2020, at the age of 97.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, and two sisters. Survivors include his wife Onalea; all 7 children Ronald Huff of Lincoln, NE; Sue Schwenk and husband Fran of Liberty, MO; Annette Barnett and husband Terry of Lincoln, NE; Diane Lotfi of Sacramento, CA; Mark Huff and wife Jony of Bastrop, TX; Kay Huff and husband Jon of Lawrence, KS; and Mike Huff and wife Delia of Bartlesville, OK; his brother Jack Huff; 16 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many friends.

Graveside services at High Prairie Cemetery, Elmo, MO, will be held at a later date.

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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.

James “Jim” Young Jr.

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James “Jim” Young, Jr. of Lincoln, NE, passed away August 12, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was born December 10, 1944, in Lincoln, NE.  Preceding Jim in death were his parents Ruth Acton and James Young, his sister Diana Payne and brother-in-law Charles Payne, sisters Grace Mathis and Gail Roach and stepfather Bob Acton.

Jim is survived by his wife Mary of 53+ years and three sons and daughters-in-law Greg and Jodi Baade of Dacono, CO, Troy and Kris Young of Lincoln, NE, and Trent and Jill Young of Lincoln, NE, plus sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Pat and Donnie White of Valparaiso, NE, and Billie and Bob Mertz of Lincoln, NE.  Jim has six grandchildren:  Randi Coonrod, Karli, Haylee, Skylar, Brayden and Carsyn Young and two great-grandchildren Marilyn and Brody Coonrod and their father Kyle Coonrod (honorary grandson).  Jim is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Andy and Doris Young, North Platte, NE, and Jamie Holston of North Platte, NE, and Ben and Connie Young of Comstock, NE, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Jim worked for a short time at Burlington Railroad but left to work construction and concrete work and then headed to Cushman Motors for a few years.  From there he followed in his father-in-law’s footsteps and became an Electrician at Bud’s Electric.  When Bud decided to semi-retire Jim formed J & B Electric with Bud teaching him the ropes of becoming a business owner.  When Bud retired Jim approached Paul Heiman, another “on his own” electrician about forming a partnership and in 1991 they formed Hy Electric.  Jim retired in 2006 because he was ready to spend more time fishing and camping!

Jim loved shooting blue rock and pistols, loading his own ammunition, hunting, fishing, camping and traveling in his motor home.  He especially enjoyed belonging to the Sundowners Camping Club because of the “caravan” trips to South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado and Kansas (just to name a few).  Fishing and camping at Harlan County was very special for Jim and he always considered Alma and “Pappy” VanHoutan as his adopted parents.  He belonged to the Nebraska Walleye Association for a few years.  I remember the time he signed up all the grandkids to the Free Fishing Clinic put on by the Nebraska Walleye Association.  He got such a kick out of seeing them learn how to bait hooks, cast the lines, water safety plus watching the expressions when they were given their free tackle boxes and fishing rods and reels.

Jim loved animals especially dogs.  The first dog we had was a basset hound named Little.  I was pregnant with Troy and she literally drug me around the block on our walks.  Our next dog was a Great Dane named Lady (she was no lady as she dug very deep holes in the back yard of our rental home).  We found her a new home on an acreage where she could dig to her hearts content!  Then we had a Doberman named Caesar of Troy.  Next came a Black Lab named Duke and a Chocolate Lab named Woody.  Our very last dog was a Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier named Hobo who I feel was Jim’s favorite.  When we no longer had a dog Jim would often say “I will exercise more if you just get me a dog so I can go on walks”.  As I knew this wouldn’t happen I put my foot down and said NO.  He then very boldly stated that if I passed away first he would have me cremated and spread my ashes at a Dog Park where they could pee on me all the time!  I believe he would have actually done that!

He wasn’t always a patient father and could be very stubborn at times as the boys and his friends will attest to!  He introduced the boys to motorcycles and snowmobiles at such a young age that he freaked me out!!  Very early on he owned 14 motorcycles in one year – he bought them cheap (because they didn’t run) and would repair them and sold them at a pretty good profit.  Quite often he did that with cars too.  He was a very good mechanic and tried to teach the boys everything he knew.  He will always be remembered for his stubbornness, love of family and friends, always helping a friend in need – plus his Friday night card games.

Trent says he will miss Dad’s “safety meetings” in the garage with Dad, Russ and friends.  Jim’s wishes were to be cremated and to have a Celebration of Life Party in his garage.  We will honor his wishes for the garage party in the near future.

The Young Family can’t say THANK YOU enough to Dr. James Fosnaugh (PCP), Dr. Gina Mentzer (Heart Doctor), Kelly Stutzman (LVAD Team) and Ashley (INR Clinic) for their excellent care of Jim.  Their “personal hands-on” approach and support in caring for Jim was sincerely appreciated.

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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.