Marsha Louise Clinkenbeard
Marsha Louise (Rea) Clinkenbeard, 57, of Lincoln Nebraska (formerly Unionville Missouri) passed away Saturday August 24th 2019 in the comfort of her own home. Marsha was born on July 19th 1962 to William (Gene) & Shirley (Shriver) Rea of Crete Nebraska. She was the 2nd of their 3 children. Marsha was the middle child, the oldest is her sister Michelle and her younger brother Michael ‘Mike’. In her early years she attended country school, eventually the family moved to town where she attended & graduated from Crete Public Schools. During August of 1977 tragedy struck when the 3 Rea children, cousin Steve Shriver and Marsha’s friend Christine were in car accident during a family vacation in Missouri. The kids were on their way to the Lucerne fair and were hit by a drunk driver on HWY 129, just south of Powersville. Mike was killed instantly and each of the remaining survivors were seriously injured. It took months of recovery for each of them, and each has bared the scars of that tragic day ever since. Marsha graduated from Crete High school in 1980 and stayed in the Crete area. She was blessed with her daughter Miranda Joan Rea in May of 1983. “There I was in labor and trying to have a baby, and the tornado sirens were going off”. She worked for many years at Square D following in the footsteps of her Mother Shirley. During the time Marsha worked at Square D she was fortunate enough to meet some very special people that would be in her life forever. Her most special friend from her time at Square D is Amanda. ‘Sugar’ & ‘Brown Sugar’ as they went by. Marsha, Amanda, Roxie & Mary spent a lot of time together and made sure to have a good time wherever they went. A trip to Jamaica in 1994, a trip to Disney World with the kids in the October blizzard of 1997 just to name a few. Marsha moved to Missouri after her daughter Miranda graduated from high school. In the summer of 2005 Marsha married George Ray Clinkenbeard and they lived in Unionville Mo. From this union she gained a step-daughter Kristina, along with her 2 children Abby & Alex. There was also a special young man, George’s nephew Cole Clinkenbeard. She enjoyed her life in Missouri and the pleasures of being a farm wife, which is very different from the ‘city’ lifestyle that she came from. Marsha did work for Wal-Mart for a few years and enjoyed the ability to talk to “old people” as she would put it. Marsha got “the best news of her life” in the summer of 2016 when she found out that her daughter Miranda was pregnant. “I have waited forever for you to make me a Grandma”. The best day of her life is the day she got to meet her granddaughter Madalynn. The smile on Marsha’s face when she finally got to hold her little “snowbird” was absolutely indescribable. You could tell she had been waiting for that day. Marsha’s husband George passed away unexpectedly in the early summer of 2017 and after his death she moved back home to Nebraska to live with Miranda & Madalynn. Marsha received the news at Christmas 2018 that she had lung cancer. She was determined to spend as much time with Madalynn as she could after that because tomorrow is never promised. Marsha is survived by her daughter Miranda Rea & granddaughter Madalynn Rea, sister Michelle Rea, niece Rebecca (Rea) & husband Roger Stander, of Lincoln NE, and the unofficial adopted Rea grandchild of Gene & Shirley, Erin Wendelin of Crete, NE, and her best friend of the last 30 years, Amanda & husband Stanford Madlock. Marsha is preceded in death by her Brother, Mike Rea, her mother & father, Shirley & Gene Rea and her late husband George Clinkenbeard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family. A memorial for Marsha was held at the residence she shared with Miranda & Madalynn on Saturday, September 7, 2019. Condolences may be left below or on facebook.
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.
Douglas Carl Wetzel
Douglas Carl Wetzel, 54, of Lincoln, NE passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2019. Doug was preceded in death by his father Richard Austin Wetzel, MD and brother Robert Bruce Wetzel. He is survived by his wife Jeanne of Lincoln, NE; sons Jordan Wetzel of Iowa City, IA and Peyton Wetzel of Lincoln, NE; step-daughter Kelly Neuhaus of Lincoln, NE ; mother Margaret Wetzel of Bloomfield Hills, MI; sisters Valerie Wetzel of Platteville, WI and Karen (Atulya) Saraf of Katy, TX; cousins Donna (Gary) Hipp, Cindy (Matthew) Self, and Jeff (Noelle) Pope. Doug spent 28 years working in Public Service for the Nebraska and South Dakota State Penitentiaries. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1990 with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. He was a lifelong Detroit Redwings fan, loved Nebraska football, beaches, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, boisterous laugh, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He was a loving husband, father, and true friend to all that knew him. Special thanks to Tabitha Hospice, CountryHouse, and The Monarch Hospice for their loving care and support. A celebration of Doug’s life and visitation with family will be held on Sunday, September 15th from 1-4 pm at Lincoln Firefighter’s Reception Hall located at 241 Victory Ln, Lincoln, NE 68528. Family and friends will begin speaking at 2:00 pm. Family requests donations in his honor to be directed to the American Cancer Society. Condolences can be sent 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.
Wayne Wendell Hurd
Wayne Wendell Hurd passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23rd 2019 in the Journey House at Tabitha. He was born in Lincoln Nebraska on May 22nd 1933 to Charles Anson Hurd and Pearl Marguerite (Jester) Hurd. He graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to attend the University of Nebraska Lincoln. Then was drafted by the Army in 1952 and served until 1955 in the Korean War. Wayne retired from Precision Bearing. He was a dedicated loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had 45 years of marriage to his wife Sandra (Pinneo) Hurd. He is survived by his wife Sandra, son Aaron Hurd(Angie) of Lincoln, daughters Lori Lubben (Jeff) of Lincoln, Renee Denning(Curt) McCool Junction, .Sister-in-law Karolyn Turner of Adams, NE, Steve Hurd Lincoln, Robin and LeAnne of California and sister-in-law Betty Hurd of Lincoln . He had nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Delbert, sister Eleanor and grandson Andrew. Celebration of life will be on Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm at the Ferguson House at 700 South 16th Street in Lincoln. Memorials may be given to the family for a charitable donation to be made in Wayne’s memory at a later date. Condolences may be left 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.
Doyle Irvin Blodgett
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on November 9, 1933. Passed away on August 21, 2019. Celebration of Doyle’s life was on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Gentle Shepherd Baptist Church, 1601 West Burnham Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. Pastor Gary Fuller officiated. Refreshments followed.
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.
Georgia Dee Welch
From Roca, Nebraska Born on October 8, 1937. Passed away on August 20, 2019. A celebration of Georgia’s life was on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Southview Baptist Church, 3434 South 13th Street in Lincoln. Private graveside in Roca 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.
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