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Irma Sarata
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on May 7, 1942. Passed away on February 1, 2019. Private 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.
Alida Marie Ferguson
Alida Marie Ferguson age 84 of Lincoln Nebraska lost her longtime battle with Alzheimer’s disease Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Alida was born to William and Martha Robinson on August 21, 1934, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up with her younger brother Edward “Bud” and many aunts, uncles, and cousins in a close-knit community. Over the course of her life, Alida experienced numerous world-changing events that shaped who she was; including; segregation, World War II, the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold Wars, 60’s Civil Rights movement, Title IX and the election of the first African-American President of the United States. Alida earned a degree in Elementary Education from the University of California Los Angeles, which she referred to as “City College.” A lifelong learner she pursued and challenged others to gain knowledge throughout her teaching career. As a result of her desire to travel and see the world, Alida signed up to be a teacher for the United States Military. Her first assignment was in Labrador, Canada. Next, she was assigned to a base in Germany, where she met her husband Howard Ferguson. After a year-long courtship, while Howard was finishing his tour of duty in Vietnam, they were married in a small ceremony in Los Angeles, California. Shortly afterward, they were stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia where they started their family with the adoption of their son Peter. Two years later, the family was stationed at Ft Lewis near Olympia, Washington where they adopted their daughter, Felicia. The family lived for a time in Tucson, Arizona before moving to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1984. Alida or “Mrs. Ferguson” as she is still affectionally called by those she taught was a distinguished educator, she taught students from K – 8th grade over her 40-year career, retiring in 2001 from Lincoln Public schools after 19 years at Ruth Hill Elementary School. In addition to loving to teach, Alida enjoyed numerous hobbies. She was an accomplished pianist and cellist, collected dolls, stamps and coins, and was an avid athlete who played racquetball. She could also sew, cook and made the best pecan pie in the country according to her son. “The family and those who knew her well are comforted knowing that Alida Ferguson knows who Alida Ferguson is again.” She is preceded in death by her husband Howard Earl Ferguson, parents William Robinson (father), Martha Robinson (mother), Wilbur Hudson (stepfather); and her sibling Edward T. Robinson, Sr. and niece Cheryl Robinson. She is survived by her son Peter Ferguson and his wife Stephanie of Lincoln, Nebraska; daughter Felicia Gertken and her husband Adam of Ponca City, Oklahoma. Granddaughters, Jaden Ferguson, Naomi, Emma, and Rachel Gertken. Nephew Edward Robinson Jr, and niece Alida Davis, Jr. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nebraska Chapter-Alzheimer’s Association or Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Rally & March Fund at the Lincoln Community Foundation. Alzheimer’s Association Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Rally & March Fund – Lincoln Community Foundation Special Thanks to Laura Thelen the staff at and providers at Country House 84th and Pine Lake and Tabitha Hospice.
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.
Christopher Lee Harvey
Christopher Lee Harvey, age 37 of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away January 23, 2019. He was born July 17, 1981, also in Lincoln, to Lee O. Harvey & Jenifer L. Guzinski (Salzman). Family members include his girlfriend Sarah; son Brodin; & daughter Lily. He was preceded in death by his loving grandparents Gary R. Salzman, Thomas Harvey, & Marie Harvey; his aunt Sue Ruiz; and son Zechariah Christopher Harvey. A Celebration of Life Service was held on Friday, February 1, 2019 at the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) at 1101 North 56th Street in Lincoln. The family was available for guests to swing by at 3:00 p.m. for visiting before and a service was at 5:00 p.m. Pastor Beth Menhusen officiated. A good meal & more fellowship followed the service. Casual/relaxed dress (perhaps tye-dyed) and please, no flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for future designation. Chris had a great circle of friends & family. He & we are very grateful for each and every one of you! He courageously fought his way through a lot of rough situations throughout his life with Marfans disease. We, his family, were extremely proud of the bravery he had for each circumstance.
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.
Aulden Lester Stewart
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on December 22, 1934 Passed away on January 24, 2019 No service at this time.
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.
Allen “Al” Duane Bock
Retired Lincoln Public Schools teacher, Al Bock, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 surrounded by his family. Al was born and raised in Sterling, Colorado to Harold and Betty Bock. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1979. He then continued his education at NJC, CU, and went on to earn his teaching certificate at UNC in Greeley. In 1986, Al began his teaching career at Pound Middle School and then moved to North Star High School in 2003. During his professional career he was honored with many awards including the Outstanding Social Studies Student Teacher Award for Excellence from the State of Colorado, and the First Congressional District Outstanding Teacher Award from the State of Nebraska. He then retired during the fall of the 2018-2019 school year after a diagnosis of Multiple System Atrophy. Al’s proudest accomplishment was teaching within the district for 32 years. He created an engaging learning environment through his storytelling and sense of humor, while making relationships with students and colleagues his top priority. He enjoyed spending time with his family, watching movies and football, reading a wide variety of literature, walking, and telling dad jokes. He is survived by his wife, Kim; daughters, Callie (Carl), Emily (Jonathan); son, Dan; sister, Peggy (Scott); granddaughter, Penelope; and many family, friends, and loved ones. A celebration of Al’s life was at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the Lancaster Event Center in the Lincoln room. Following the celebration of life, there was a memorial service at 3:00 pm at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3825 Wildbriar Lane. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Al Bock Memorial Fund through the Foundation of Lincoln Public Schools to support students within the district. You can submit donations at this link: http://bit.ly/LPS-Bock
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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