Gloria Gay Dougherty
Gloria Dougherty passed away peacefully on August 1st, 2020. Gloria was born in Haddam, KS on October 13th, 1936 to Loren and Ida Mae Gruis. She spent the last days of her life surrounded by the people closest to her. She is preceded in death by her brothers Gary and Gene, her husband Alvin and son Terry and survived by brother Gregg, son Mark and granddaughter Julie. Gloria spent most of her childhood in Wilber, NE before moving to Lincoln, NE where she met and married Alvin Dougherty and had two children, Terry and Mark. She devoted her time to work, her family, making a house a home, and the libraries of Lincoln Christian School and Lincoln Berean Church. Gloria was loved by all, she loved life, and most of all she loved God. Memorial Service on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 South 70th Street, Lincoln, NE. Use the north entrance. Please wear a mask. 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.
Karen Lee Kling
Karen Lee Kling, 70 of Crete, Nebraska passed away on August 2, 2020. Karen was born on February 22, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska to Leah Mary (Chase) Shelburn. Karen married Melvin Kling on October 26, 1974 in Omaha, Nebraska. Together they had five children Jennifer, Andrew, Lucas, Benjamin, and Marybeth. Karen enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables as well as writing letters to people. She collected Care Bears and loved to watch wrestling on television. Karen also loved to write and send cards to her loved ones with stickers decorated all over each card and envelope. Karen is preceded in death by her mother, Leah and her sister, Gretchen Shelburn. She is survived by her husband Melvin Kling of Crete, Nebraska, brother Gary Shelburn of Pleasanton, Nebraska, sister Leslie Graske and son-in-law Lee Graske of Elk City, Nebraska. Karen is also survived by her daughter Jennifer Sims and son-in-law Mario Sims of Colorado Springs, Colorado, son Andrew Kling and fiance Julie Pinkston of Lincoln, Nebraska, son Lucas Kling and daughter-in-law April Kling of Fairbury, Nebraska, son Benjamin Kling and daughter-in-law Christina Kling of Seward, Nebraska, daughter Marybeth Chanchavac and son-in-law Ottoniel Cruz Chanchavac Sanchez of Crete, Nebraska, and nine grandchildren. Memorial Service on Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at Radiant Springs Church, 1910 West 12th Street, Crete, NE 68333. Memorial cards and flowers for the family can be brought to the church or sent through Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland Ave., Lincoln, NE. Please have flowers delivered to the church. To leave a condolence 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.
Josephine AnnMarie Duffy
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on March 8, 1941. Passed away on July 29, 2020. 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.
Larry Lee Brown
Larry Lee Brown died on July 28, 2020, at the age of 86. The youngest of four children of Fern Brown and Effie Killian Brown, he was born at home in Havelock on February 22, 1934, and because he shared a birth date with George Washington, there was some talk about naming him after the United States’ first President, an idea that was ultimately discarded. He graduated in 1952 from Northeast High School, where he made many lifelong friends. His first job, at age 10, was caddying at Hillcrest Country Club. He later worked at Arnold’s Tavern, then joined the Army and served in Korea. After returning home, he completed a Bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska, with a major in math and a minor in philosophy. He joined the Unitarian Church, where he was introduced to Carol McDermand. After a whirlwind courtship, they married on February 24, 1961. He became a certified civil engineer and worked for the Department of Roads for almost four decades. He was a devoted husband and father, who enjoyed golf, gardening, his card groups, Husker football, and he loved animals. In his retirement years, he volunteered at Planned Parenthood, where he was honored as Volunteer of the Year. He never met a stranger. He was preceded in death by Carol Brown, his wife of 58 years; his parents and siblings Tom Brown, Jennie Mae (Don) Young, and June Kromberg; and niece Corliss Young. He is survived by daughter Amy Knox Brown and son-in-law Brad Koontz; daughter Darcy Knox Brown; granddaughter Skylar Melbye-Ethington (Mathieu) and great-grandson Jaymin; sister-in-law Becky Brown; nephew Dave (Pam) Young, who took Larry to weekly lunches at Major’s; and niece/nephews Patty, Jeff (Chris), Norman, and Russell (Kristy) Kromberg. The family expresses deep appreciation to the staff at Independence House Northview, who compassionately cared for Larry during the two years he lived there. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. In Larry’s memory, please consider a donation to the Unitarian Church, Planned Parenthood, or the Capitol Humane Society. 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 Raymond Mitchell
Michael R. “Mike” Mitchell , the son of Maurice and Jayne Mitchell, was born in Concordia, Kansas and passed away on July 28, 2020 in Lincoln, NE at the age of 68 yrs. Mike grew up on the family farm in rural Republic County Kansas attending Country School, Belleville and later Chester Hubbell High School graduating in 1969. He had a kind soul with a strong faith, a fierce competitor active in 4-H, loved playing football, basketball and track. Mike practiced as a pharmacist prior to experiencing debilitating health issues. Mike maintained a home in Chester enjoying the trade of antiques and attending auctions (where his nickname became “Doc”). Mike always enjoyed following sports, playing cards, fishing and bringing a smile to those around him. Mike was very proud of his two daughters and his grandchildren. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Jayne. Mike is survived by daughters, Shaye (Jacob) Charbonneau, Allison Hill, granddaughters Jaycee, Kinzee Charbonneau, grandsons, Casen, Corbin Charbonneau, brother, Mark Mitchell (Deb Ganz), sister, Marta (John) Frey, cousins, nieces and nephews. A private family interment will be held at a later date at the Chester City Cemetery, Chester, NE. Memorials may be given to the Chester Volunteer Fire Department. The family would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for the loving care given to Mike by the staff at Northview Independence House in Lincoln and the entire community of Chester and surrounding area for their endless support and compassion. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Mike attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha receiving his License to practice Pharmacy in 1974.
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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