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Archive for: Past

David Earl Whitworth

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on November 12, 1949.

Passed away on June 3, 2019.

Survived by his brother, John.

US Army veteran.

Service at a later date.  Private graveside Omaha Veteran’s Cemetery.



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.

Dale “Robbie” Orrin Robinson

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on June 21, 1961.

Passed away on June 3, 2019.

Celebration of Robbie’s life is on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 4:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Antelope Park, 1650 Memorial Drive at Shelter #1 (the one that looks like a log cabin); Lincoln, Nebraska.



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.

“Patti” Patricia Ann Alexander

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In loving memory of  Patti Alexander   

01/29/1945  –  05/30/2019

A wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and great friend who will be missed by so many.

Patti was a resident of Lincoln, Nebraska at the time of passing. She is formerly from Paramount, California and originally from Athol, Massachusetts.

Patti was President of the American Legion Post 134 in Paramount, California. She loved to golf with the Lions Club. When she moved to Nebraska, she became an avid Husker fan as well. She loved to play bingo on the weekend and she loved spending time with her kids. She loved getting manicures and pedicures. She looked forward to time with the grand kids, and of course the great grand kids.

Patti loved her independence when living at Burke Plaza with her friends and being a senior companion in the community. She loved helping people out. Her and friends at Burke loved doing puzzles and watching the Huskers play football together. She just loved people.

Preceded by parents George and Elizabeth (Pratt) Purrington and brother William Purrington.

Surviving family includes her son Melvin “Mel” Alexander; and daughters Elizabeth Sarvat, Leona Selby and Teresa Connor;  sisters Rita MacLean and Barbara Budzinski; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; & countless friends.

Celebration of Patti’s life was on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Burke Plaza, 6721 L Street in Lincoln.

Memorials to the family for future designation.



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.

Maxine M. Goetsch

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Maxine M. Goetsch passed away peacefully on May 25th, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. Maxine was born on June 1st, 1925 in Clarks, Nebraska to Merle and Nellie (Lind) LaVelle.

She graduated from Polk High School in 1943. Maxine married Elmer (Curly) Garner and to this union 3 children were born. She later married Glen Goetsch on December 22nd, 1985 in Lincoln, Nebraska where they resided for 25 years.

She retired from the Hordville Post Office in 1985 after serving for 33 years. She was very active in her church at United Methodist Church in Polk, Nebraska and Lakeview United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. She also enjoyed golfing.

Maxine is survived by her son Danny Garner of St. Paul, Nebraska, daughter Susan VanHousen of Stromsburg, Nebraska, step-son Mike Goetsch and his wife Teri of Lincoln, Nebraska; 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grand children and 3 great-great grandchildren; sister Marie Clymer of Omaha, Nebraska; and brother Jack LaVelle of Lincoln, Nebraska.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen, daughter Marcene Reidy, great-grandson Nick Galvan, great-granddaughter Nicole Lynn Perales, and two brothers, Bill and Ralph LaVelle.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:30 AM on June 5th, 2019 at Lakeview United Methodist Church, 230 Capitol Beach Blvd. in Lincoln, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Swede Plain Cemetery.



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.

“Doc” Roby Warren Barnes

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December 11, 1936 to May 28, 2019

Born to Levi and Edith (Shull) Barnes.

Graduated from Colby, Ks High School in 1956. He attended college at Kansas State College, and the University of Kansas. Joined the United States Marine Corp in 1957. Discharged January 20, 1960. Worked for George McKee , the Alcohol Beverage Control for the State of Kansas, Orkin Pest Control and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. He retired from Burlington Northern Santa Fe May 31, 2002.

Married Lois (Adair) Barnes May 09, 1964. To this union 2 children were born. Daughter Sherry (Barnes) Duckett and son Jeffrey Barnes.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years Lois and Step Daughter Shayla (Jimmy Elliot), Daughter Sherry (Scott Duckett), Son Jeffrey (Rachel). Brother Levi (Patsy) and 2 sisters Vetha (Roger) Cormier and Birkley Barnes. Brother in Law Lloyd (Helen) Adair, Larry Lane.  9 Grandchildren: Waymon(Tamara), Shellie, Sarah, Kristina(Tobi), Danielle(Michael),Lena ,Ivy, Keston and Kyson.  14 Greatgrandchildren. Many Nieces and Nephews and numerous friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, half-brother Russell, half-sister Violet, sister Flora Forbes and brother-in-law Alden Forbes, brother George and sister-in-law Reba Lane.

Celebration of Life Service on June 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 South 70th Street in Lincoln.  Use the north entrance.  Pastor Bob Rice officiating.  Luncheon after the service. Private graveside.

Memorials to:

Lincoln Berean Church:  https://lincolnberean.onlinegiving.cc/donate/login

or to

St. Jude Hospital:    https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?cID=14262&pID=24671&frequency_selected=2&sc_icid=wtg-mm-memorialcards



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.