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Lester Leroy Miller
Lester LeRoy Miller, 66, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away on February 20, 2020 from his battle with Cancer. Lester was preceded in death by his parents: Alva & Anna Miller. Lester is survived by his siblings & their spouses: Maryann & Jim Shaw, Leo & Dee Miller, Ray Miller, Larry Miller & Beth Kurpgeweit, Jean & Aaron Schoeneman, & Bobby Miller; His children & their spouses: Jerry & Stacy Schmeiser, Jason & Tabitha Miller, Christopher, & Elizabeth; His grandchildren: Kylie, Brandon, Alexandra, Jessica, Nathan, & Megan; His great-grandchildren: Audrinna, Lilly, Landon, Nathaniel, & Liam; His ex-wife Patricia Miller. Numerous family & friends. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Trackside Bar, 13901 Guildford St # H, Waverly, NE 68462 from 2pm – 4pm. For anyone that cannot attend, flowers, cards & memorial donations can be sent to Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504. 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.
Thane Leroy Darby
Thane was born on February 13th, 1939 on the family farm North of Pleasanton. He graduated from Pleasanton High in 1956 He enlisted in the Navy in August 1956 and served on the USS Platte until January 1960. After he completed his service in the Navy, he worked for Hand Well Co. in Pleasanton, NE, Coffelt Sign Co. in Emporia, KS, and various real estate companies in Emporia, KS. In 1975, Thane moved to Fort Collins, CO and purchased a maternity wear and uniform retailer-the Kangaroo’s Pouch. He eventually moved the store to Emporia. Thane continued his work selling medical uniforms traveling across the states of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming. After retiring he focused all of his energy on his true passion – horses. Thane loved the mountains, spending many elk hunting seasons with his friends in Colorado and eventually sharing this love of hunting with his two sons, many nephews, and friends in the mountains of Wyoming. Thane is survived by his children Karl Darby (Angie) of St Ignatius MT, Marla Covey (Doug) of Boise ID, Luke Darby (Jennifer) of Dacono CO, and Laura Berger (John) of Longmont CO, his 9 grandchildren, his sisters Sharon DeNeui (Doug) of Pleasanton NE and Linda Bauer of Kearney NE, the mothers of his children Carolynn Nellis and Marla Darby, and many nieces and nephews. Thane was preceded in death by his parents Jim and Alma Darby, brothers-in-law Darrel Kohlscheen, and Dean Bauer. Reception for family and friends to be held at St Mary’s Catholic Hall 120 W. Cedar, Pleasanton NE on Saturday, February 29th at 2:00pm, light refreshments to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Thane’s memory to the Pleasanton Fire Department-Building Fund. Mail to PO Box 127 Pleasanton NE. 68866 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.
Michael Leon Wendorff
Michael Leon Wendorff, 66 of North Platte passed away Feb. 18, 2020 in Unadilla at his sister’s home, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Mike was born on January 7, 1954 to Leo and Opal Wendorff. Mike graduated from Callaway High School in 1972. Mike work for his parents in their grocery store in Callaway all through his school years. His father taught Mike how to butcher and cut meat from cattle and hogs. That’s where Mike learned his talent of fixing anything, excelling in refrigeration. He attended Mid-Plains college and received his degree in refrigeration, starting his own business in Callaway. While visiting friends in Hershey he found a job at Hershey Flying Service, where he spent the next 35 years rebuilding and restoration airplane’s. Hershey is also where he met Brenda Bowen whom he was married to for 16 years. His friends say he was known as the wing man as he and a helper could build a airplane wing in 7 days, quite a accomplishment. After they sold the business, Mike moved to North Platte, found 2 other jobs that his talents shined. Working at Indian Meadows Golf course keeping the grounds and keeping carts running and then at Time Tool Rental where he kept everything in running order. Mike could go through a salvage pile of what other people thought was junk and rebuild it into something. He was quite an inventor, friends used lawn mowers always found a place in his garage. He was an occasional fisherman, but his true love was go cart racing with his granddaughter Mac and golf. You could find Mike at the golf course with his golden retriever Sadie, whom always got to ride in the golf cart. Mike had a heart of gold and one of the best friends you could ever have, He will truly be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughters Amy (Corey) Lange of West Richland, WA and Kelly Wendorff of Lincoln. Three granddaughters McKenzie Lange, MaryJane Wendorff and Chasey Peterson. Sister Pat (Terry) Hudnall of Unadilla, Nebraska. His beloved dog Sadie, numerous other family members and many friends. A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a later date in Callaway, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. 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.
Kevin Arnold McTaggart
Kevin Arnold McTaggart, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 12th, 2020, while surrounded by his loving family. He had a long career with Fleming Foods, which started in Kansas City and eventually took him to Topeka, Kan., where he and Sheri began their family, and then finally to Lincoln, Neb., where he lived for the remainder of his life. Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Sheri, with whom he shared a wonderful marriage of 47 years. Together Kevin and Sheri created a close and loving family. He is also survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Shana and Michael Bailey; daughter, Tara Roberts and Adam Mickle; and daughter and son-in-law, Jenna and Ryan Kenney; and his eight grandchildren, Hadley and Sawyer Bailey, Bayleigh, Delaney and Rylee Roberts, and Harper, Conor and Maddox Kenney, as well as many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James McTaggart. Kevin was a devoted family man, who loved to spend his time golfing and cheering for the Nebraska Huskers. He never missed an opportunity to crack a joke or to make someone laugh. He was loved greatly by his family and will be deeply missed. A private family memorial service will be held. Memorials may be given in Kevin’s memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to benefit research for Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome/Lewy Body Dementia.Kevin was born on February 29, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Arnold Walter and Mary Rita (Premosch) McTaggart. He moved to Kansas City, Mo., with his family as a child. This is where he met his future wife, Sheri Maysent. They were married on June 18, 1972, in Kansas City.
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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.
Deborah Goodrich Herman
From Wahoo, Nebraska. Born July 19, 1953. Passed away February 6, 2020. No services have been scheduled at this time. 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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