Frances Ellen Macke
Loving matriarch, Frances Ellen Macke (nee Boyle) age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Waterford at College View in Lincoln. Frances was born on October 23, 1933, to John Michael Boyle and Beatrice Hoatson Boyle. Her beloved parents raised her and three siblings, Robert, Louise, and Catherine, on their farm in Paxton, Nebraska. Frances attended North Platte St. Patrick’s High School and graduated in 1951, the same year that she married her husband of 63 years, Douglas Macke. She and Doug had six sons, Michael (Lynda), Timothy (Lori), Patrick, Daniel, Mark (Andrea), and Matthew, and raised their boys in Alma, Nebraska. Her boys were her pride and joy. Frances was blessed with 16 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. She taught her family strength in faith, unconditional love, and enduring kindness. Her baked sweets and Christmas Eves were epic, and blue skies will ever remind them of her favorite color. Family rosary and mass at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, private burial at Calvary Cemetery, 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.
Gayla Jean Anderson
Gayla’s humor and passion for life was unrivaled. She enjoyed music, the arts and theater, participating in plays throughout her high school and college years. Her kindness and curiosity of the human nature led her to a career in the mental health field, where she excelled for over 45 years. After exploring life in several different parts of the US, Gayla came home to Lincoln in 1995, where she devoted her time to her work, her family, and her 16 great nieces and nephews. “Our life on earth is but a moment in God’s plan.” “I’d like to leave an afterglow of smiles when my life is done.” 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.
Kerry Lynn Ryan
Kerry “Toby” Ryan passed away in peace at her home in Raymond, NE on Sunday, November 8th, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family and her dog Jake, who never left her side. Toby was born on July 15th, 1960, in Pawnee City, NE to Gayle and Pauline Eckman. Toby loved the holidays. Christmas was an important time of year that she made magical for others as it was another opportunity for her to celebrate family. Toby also loved pink flamingos and Harleys. She enjoyed riding motorcycles and adventuring with Mark and her friends. She was honest, a dedicated worker, loyal, and could give it to you straight but share a laugh the next moment. She welcomed any and everyone into her home. While everyone could attest to how tough she was, only those who experienced her tender and comforting side truly understood where that fire and strength came from. It was clear to see through the grit that she was so much more than just tough. Toby spent her last few days at her paradise in Raymond, which her and her partner, Mark Homes, built together. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Jeffry Eckman. She is survived by her brothers Scott(Kim) Eckman, Stacy(Bev) Maughan, Mark(Candace) Eckman, Bob(Mari) Eckman, and sisters Linda Maughan-Hager, Lisa(Tony) Rughe, Irene Eckman, Daisymae(Mark) Eckman-Brayton, her children Nicholas(Tosca) Ryan, Jessica Ryan, Amanda(Paul) Schmid, Zach(Shanna) Homes, and many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews who she adored. A special thank you to her other family, the Lincoln Police Department, where she built a 20 year career. Their efforts and show of support over the last several weeks warmed her heart, put a smile on her face, and provided us moments of beauty during such a difficult time. The degree to which Toby touched people’s lives is hard to put into words. She will be deeply missed by so many who could count on her and appreciated her. There is a hole in the world now that she’s not in it, but the unmeasurable impact she made will never be forgotten. In lieu of flowers donations will go to Santa Cop (or if you insist on flowers, please buy them from Oak Creek Florist). Checks can be made out to Santa Cop; LPD, 575 S 10th ST. Lincoln, NE 68508. Attn: Brianna Walters. Add “Toby” to your memo line Please join us for a gravesite service at the Pawnee City cemetery at 10:30 am on Saturday November 14th, 2020. Due to covid-19, masks and social distancing is required. 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.
Leonard Rollie Hill
Rev. Dr. Leonard R. Hill, 94, passed away on November 7, 2020. He was born August 15, 1926, to Rollie and Alice Hill in Clinton, Iowa. Dr. Hill focused on helping others his entire life. He served as a full-time pastor at several churches and continued in ministry for the rest of his life. He designed and implemented the Adult Basic Education program for the state of Nebraska serving as the Director of Adult Education. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1969. He was active in Cornhusker Council of Boy Scouts of America and was the co-advisor of the Order of the Arrow. Leonard was preceded in death by VeraGene, his wife of 69 years. He is survived by his four children Lynna Gene Cook (George), Alice Ann Bourne (Ken), Rollie Hill (Chris), and Arch Hill (Valerie) and four granddaughters Nichole Mulcahy (Paul), Natalie McCormick (Bill), Leslie Suhr (Grant), and Dianna White (Adam), and six great grandchildren. His legacy for serving God and life-long learning will continue for many generations. Memorials to Fellowship Community Church. Memorial Service is Friday, November 13, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. for family only. The service may be accessed at www.facebook.com/FellowshipLincoln. Condolences to www.aspenaftercare.com. 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.
Frank Albert Bartlett
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on December 31, 1942. Passed away on November 4, 2020 at the age of 77. He was born in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Frank and Alice (Clark) Bartlett. He served in the United States Coast Guard and later the Nebraska Army National Guard. He retired as a machinist from Molex and from Lincoln Public Schools as a custodian. Frank enjoyed traveling, coin collecting, all music, and was an avid sports fan. He is survived by his daughter Ronni (Andy) Draper of Omaha; son Rick Bartlett of Lincoln; granddaughter Stella Draper of Omaha, and former spouse Jean Bartlett of Lincoln. No service at this time. 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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