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Leo Kenneth Obershaw
Leo K. Obershaw, age 78, passed away peacefully Thursday May 7, 2020, in Lincoln Nebraska. Leo was born on January 9, 1942 in Oakdale, Nebraska to Oscar and Agnes (Sonnenfelt) Obershaw. Prior to moving to Lincoln, Nebraska, Leo managed a grocery store for many years in Bloomfield, Nebraska. He enjoyed fishing, hunting , Bingo, playing cards and shooting pool. Leo loved to make people laugh. His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. Leo is survived by his daughter, Bernadine Havlicek (John) of Lincoln, Nebraska, son, Wade Obershaw (Kris) of Henderson, Nevada. Grandchildren Kenneth and Kelsie Havlicek of Lincoln, Nebraska, Curtis and Megan Obershaw of Henderson, Nevada. and great grandchildren Brayden and Deven Havlicek of Lincoln, Nebraska. and numerous family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Leonard, Bob, Victor, Paul, sister Anne, and son, Jerold. Leo will be deeply missed my many. A service announcement will be made at a later date. For condolences, 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.
Ivan E. Boettner
Ivan Boettner was born in Bennet, Nebraska February 10th, 1931 to Earnest and Bernice (Holland) Boettner and passed quietly into rest May 4, 2020 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ivan married Doris Jean Nelson on July 28, 1951. They resided in Alvo, Nebraska for 63 years until moving to Lincoln in 2016. Doris and Ivan were blessed with 5 children, 15 grandchildren, and 35 great grandchildren. Ivan cared for and supported them all. A Korean War veteran, Ivan started his civilian career with the Burlington Northern railroad, after which he became the Water Superintendent for Alvo, also working closely with area farmers as a semi driver, tractor driver, mechanic, and general consultant about everything mechanical and some things that weren’t. Holding his military service close to his heart, Ivan participated in an honor flight May 2019 to Washington DC & toured the memorials, especially the Korean Memorial. A true jack of all trades, Ivan was indeed one of a kind. His version of multi-talented experience is rare, and places his memory at the forefront of the thoughts of all who knew him. Ivan is survived by his wife, Doris, daughters Gail (Brad) Swiggart, Deb (Bill) Swanson, Patti Boettner, and Pam (Kim) Poole; grandchildren Kelli (Brent) Cherep, Tara (Nick) Dice, Garrett Swiggart, Heather Wheeldon, Clover (John) Campbell, step grandson-Michael (Kaz) Swanson, Dustin (Liz) Boettner, Jen Lutz, Lindsay Anderson, Jason Hyatt, Chandra (Jesus) Vazquez, Brandon Boettner, Theo (Amy) Poole, Stephanie Poole & Dan Miller & Nat (John Chvatal-Poole) Poole-Chvatal and 35 great-grandchildren. Ivan was preceded in death by parents, a son Douglas, a brother Clyde, a sister Dorothy & her husband Bob Brehm, and a nephew Michael Brehm. Services pending. Memorials to family for future designations. For condolences, please use the form below. May he rest in peace.
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.
June Darlene Harkins
June D. Harkins was born June 13, 1933 and passed away May 3, 2020 at the age of 86 in Lincoln, Nebraska. The daughter of Carl and Leone Stone, June was born and raised in St. Francis, Kansas where she met and married Darrel (Doc) Harkins and went on to have three sons. They spent time in St. Francis and Goodland Kansas as well as Ogallala, Nebraska, Wray, Colorado, Wood River, Nebraska and finally Lincoln, Nebraska. June raised her sons, helped on the farm, and was involved in Eastern Star. June is survived by her sons Danny (Cyndy) Lincoln, NE; Bobby (Mary), Goodland, KS, John (Marcia), Goodland, KS, and her brother Don Stone, Amarillo, TX, 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Darrel (Doc), brother Bruce Stone, and sister Cheryl Sapp. No services – cremation. Memorials to the Capital Humane Society or the Cat House. 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.
Phyllis Marie (Griffith) Hemenway
Phyllis Hemenway passed away on May 4, 2020, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Phyllis was born August 4, 1928, in rural Antelope County, Nebraska, the youngest of seven children of Dora Damme Griffith. Around 1935 she moved to Clearwater, graduating from Clearwater High School in the class of 1946. In May 1946 she married Lorraine Hemenway, also of Clearwater. From this union came three boys; Jack, Gary, and Ron. Phyllis and Lorraine moved back to Clearwater in 1982 and remained there until Lorraine’s passing in 2011. In 2014 she moved to Lincoln, Nebraska, to be closer to her family. She is survived by sons Jack (Glenda) of Lincoln, Gary (Gail) of Olathe, Kansas, and Ron (Suzie) of Lincoln, eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Lorraine, her parents, and siblings. Cremation, no viewing. Inurnment at Clearwater cemetery at a later date. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a memorial service will be held at a later date. For condolences, 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.
Diane Renee Wells
Diane R. Wells passed away on April 30, 2020 in Lincoln, NE. She is survived by her daughter Michaela Wells of Lincoln and brother Scott Wells of Boone, IA. Diane was born February 9, 1955 to LaVerne “Bud” and Bonnie (Siddall) Wells in North Platte, NE. She graduated from Boone High School, Boone, IA in 1973, going on to receive her Bachelor’s degree from Wayne State College, Wayne NE in 1976 and a Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1989. Following her graduation, she worked in radio. She then began a 30-plus year career at the Nebraska Library Commission, first in the Talking Book and Braille Services and then in Information Technology. She retired in 2019. Just out of college, Diane married Jim Greenlee in Wayne, NE. They divorced in the mid-1990s. Later that decade she had a significant relationship with Jeremy Hickenbottom, that gave her the pride and joy of her life, their daughter Michaela. In 2006, she married Paul Glaspie. They divorced in 2011. Diane had a wonderful ability to focus on the positive aspects of life and find the good in people. She had a drive to encourage people to make their lives better, always willing to lend a helping hand and an empathetic ear to both friends and strangers alike. Diane was blessed to have a wide variety of friends. She valued each one for the unique gifts they brought to her life. She cherished them, as they cherished her. Although saddened by her passing, her family and friends take great delight and comfort from having shared her life. Diane’s body has been cremated, but her joyous spirit lives on in all that were fortunate to have known her. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. As Diane would have wanted, memorial contributions should be made to causes that help people. 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.
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