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The Rev. Dr. William Wallace McDermet, III
Feb 21, 1936—March 3, 2020, Woodlands at Hillcrest, Lincoln. Bill was born to William McDermet and Grace Eleta Lowe at York and lived in Lincoln for 21 years, graduating from Lincoln High. As a very shy freshman he entered Nebraska Wesleyan, feeling that he knew no one. He pledged Theta Chi Fraternity and friendships increased, some of which exist today. He earned the “Most improved scholarship” award the next year at his fraternity, graduating from Wesleyan in 1957. He always felt that his four years at Wesleyan were top-notch. O and X look like the Greek letters for Theta Chi on his baseball cap. So to church youth groups he became Pastor “OX.” Later he became “Grandpa OX” to the grandchildren. OX and Sheral Adene Yates were married on August 24, 1957 at the Bethany Christian church and then departed for Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University, from which he received a Bachelor of Divinity degree in 1960. He also received a Doctor of Ministry degree with Theta Phi scholarship honors in 1977 at Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis. He was a serious advocate for world peace and justice, often speaking out against racism, war and other forms of violence. He served churches at United Christian and Baptist (Kalona, Iowa) Blue Ridge Blvd (Independence, MO), First Christian (McPherson, KS) and 14 years at Downey Ave Christian Church (Indianapolis, IN). He served in numerous interim church positions when they owned the Mason House Inn B&B, Bentonsport, IA in retirement, where they also made more lasting friendships. He was also a Husker and St. Louis Cardinals fan and although dementia later robbed him of speech he was always an avid coach of the games on TV. He is survived by his wife Sheral and four children: Stephanie (Chuck) Malancuk, Melanie McDermet (Jeff Foster), Kimberly McDermet, and William (Marie) McDermet IV. Four grandchildren: Brian Malancuk, Kori McDermet, Clare McDermet and Julia McDermet. Four great grandchildren: Sami, Tobi, Leon and Sylvi Malancuk. Brothers Stewart (Kristen) McDermet, Staley (Mary Beth) McDermet, brother-in-law Alan (Susan) Yates, nieces-in-law: Kristin Yates and Christina Falci. A celebration of Life and burial of cremains will be held later this spring. Memorials to: the Nebraska Alzheimer’s Assoc, Theta Chi Scholarship fund at Nebraska Wesleyan, or Chautauqua Disciples’ of Christ, Box 1019, Chautauqua, NY 14722. Condolences may be posted using 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.
Clarine Sypho
Waco, Texas. Born on December 26, 1941. Passed away on March 3, 2020. No services scheduled 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.
James Leonard Jungers
James L. Jungers, loving husband, father, and brother, passed away on March 4th, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family when he transferred into the arms of our Lord. Jim is survived by his wife, Dona Jungers of Lincoln; son, James Jungers of Lincoln; son, Lonnie Jungers (and wife, Debbie) of Brandon MS; daughter, Julie Delp (and husband, Mark) of Lincoln; sister, Judy Baxter of Omaha; brother, John Jungers of Renton, Washington; grandson Ryan Jungers (and wife Janine) of Brandon MS; granddaughter Makayla Purvis (and husband, Justin) of Brandon MS; grandson, Spencer Delp (and wife, Rachel) of Lincoln; granddaughter, Cara Delp of Lincoln; great-grandson, Jaxon Jungers of Brandon, MS; great granddaughter Maya Jungers of Brandon MS; great grandson, Tucker Willis of Lincoln; Stepson, Jim Terrell (and wife, Marie) and their children, all of Lincoln; and step-grandchildren Stephenie Parker McClellen (and husband, Logan) of Lincoln, Nicole Terrell of Lincoln, Marilynn Parker of Lincoln, Bobbie Parker of Lincoln, and many step-great grandchildren. Jim was a decorated Navy Vietnam Veteran, serving during wartime on the USS Hancock CVA-19 during operation Rolling Thunder. He was awarded the expeditionary medal for his service to our Country. Per Jim’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service. Instead, there will be a private family celebrate of life event on Sunday. Memorials can be sent to Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504. 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.
William Brian Finter
William Brian Finter, known to friends and family as Brian, was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran and much loved family man.
He was born August 27, 1955 to Claudine Ernestine Whitesell and Charles William Finter in Independence, Missouri.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents and sister Denise Perryman. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Finter, Glenwood, IA; his first wife Lisa Major, Aurora, CO, and their two children Ashley (Nick) Kumpula, Lincoln, NE and Natalie (Roy) Erhart, Timnath, CO; brother and sister-in-law Chris and Cindy Finter, Mount Holly, NJ; many loving nieces and nephews, relatives, and many, many friends.
As an Air Force officer, he traveled across the world, spanning from 1982 to 2004. During his highly decorated and honorable career, he served as a B-52 Radar Navigator, Space Command Officer, and as the 95th Reconnaissance Squadron Commander at RAF Mildenhall in Suffolk, England. After 22 years of meritorious service, he retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. In his remaining years, he worked with his two best friends, Gap and Ralph, to create Spiral Communications, a technology company based in Southwest Iowa and Southeast Nebraska.
An internment is scheduled for Friday, March 6 at 11 a.m. at the Omaha National Cemetery (14250 Schram Rd, Omaha, NE 68138). All friends, family, and veterans are welcome to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for contributions to be made to CJD Foundation in William Brian Finter’s name by going to https://cjdfoundation.org/
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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.
Wayne Robert Thrasher
June 14, 1956 – February 27, 2020 Wayne Robert Thrasher , 63, of Lincoln , passed away at The Monarch on February 27, 2020 after a long courageous battle with lung cancer. Wayne was born on June 14, 1956 in Lincoln to Connally and Leona (Gausman) Thrasher. He was employed with NAI FMA Realty as a maintenance technician before he became disabled. An avid bowler for many years and loved to go fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Nancee Gardner; Step-father, Jerry Miller of Lincoln, NE; son, Avery (Emily) Thrasher of Baltimore, MD; daughter, Emily Thrasher of Lincoln; step-son Todd Krumm-Owens of Lincoln, NE; step-daughter Amanda (Dathan) Dubbs of Lincoln, NE; step-son, Sean Gardner of Fairmont, NE. Grandchildren; Rebel, Rogue, Harleigh, Danae, JoJo and Delaney; Brother, Tom (Dee) Thrasher of Las Vegas, NV; step-brothers David (Jerry) Miller, Mark Miller, both of Lincoln, NE. Loved by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by parents; grandparents; sister, Connie Snider. Graveside service will be held at a later date. To share thoughts, prayers and memories, 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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