Michael W. McMurtry
Michael was born in Crawford, NE (above the grocery store) to Wayne and Sarah (Hills) McMurtry. He grew up in Ogallala, NE and graduated from Ogallala High School. Michael then attended and graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan and, then, Iliff School of Theology. He served as pastor of the United Methodist Church for over 40 years. While serving the United Methodist Church, Michael loved to participate, organize, and chaperon youth and adult mission trips. While living in Ravenna, NE, he served as a volunteer EMT and Firefighter with the Ravenna Fire and Rescue. Michael served as a chaplain on the Chaplaincy Corps for Lincoln Fire and Rescue and the Lincoln Police Department for 28 years. He also served as Chaplain for Bryan Hospital after he retired from full-time ministry.
Michael was an avid reader all of his life. He continued to be active in Christ United Methodist Church and enjoyed cooking several Wednesday Night Bites and Thanksgiving Dinners at the Church. Michael enjoyed traveling, both foreign and domestic. He traveled to Europe with Michele and Nancy, to Disney World (several times) with his grandchildren, and to Panama, Alaska, PNW, and many other places with his wife.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Sarah McMurtry; his first wife, Nancy Lou (Wray) McMurtry; and his sister, Pat Pike.
He is survived by his wife, Carol; his daughter, Michele; his grandchildren, Lara, Hana, and Kinsey (Kai); his great-grandchild, Elena; and his Shiba Inu, Foxy.
Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, March 4, at Christ United Methodist Church at 4530 A St, Lincoln, NE 68510.
Memorials to the family for future designation. Condolences may be sent to www.aspenaftercare.com.
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.
Phyllis J. Johnson
From Crete, Nebraska Born on July 3, 1932. Passed away on February 24, 2019. Memorial Service on March 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Plymouth UCC Church at 9th and Ivy in Crete, NE. 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.
Pamela S. Gouty
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on August 18, 1964. Passed away on February 18, 2019. No service.
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 Dean Hoyt
From Fairfield, Nebraska Born on August 26, 1942. Passed away on February 15, 2019. Gathering of family and friends in the near future.
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.
George Stephens Klinker
George Stephens Klinker, age 74, passed peacefully on Friday morning, February 15th, 2019. George was born on December 4, 1944 in Illinois. He was a longtime resident of Lincoln, Nebraska. George was dearly loved by his wife Patti Klinker, daughter Melonie and significant other Mike, son Stephen and wife Candy, grandchildren Heather, Kayla and Kira and many other loving family and friends. George lived life to the fullest. He had many hobbies but to know him was to know that he was no stranger to the open road on 18 wheels, as a trucker, or on two wheels as a motorcyclist. Through his passions of trucking, riding a motorcycle and his gift of gab, George didn’t know a stranger. He would sit with you and talk for hours and sometimes those exchanges led you to his stories of “somewhere between here and there at mile marker 283.” George loved many things and one of those included getting up early on Saturday or Sunday and heading down to his favorite café where he would grab his breakfast, a cup of coffee and a conversation. George had a very kind heart and quick wit. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. May he be at peace on the roads of Heaven. The gathering has been cancelled due to extenuating circumstances and bad weather. Service in the future. Memorials the family for future designation. Memorial flowers and donations can be sent to Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. Please make checks out to Patti.
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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