December 19, 1943 – July 13, 2018

Patricia Ann Ryan “Pat”, 74, of Geneva, formerly Lincoln, NE passed away July 13, 2018 in Lincoln, NE.  Pat was the youngest born to Dana and Lucille Harbison (Kautz) in Georgetown, OH.  After graduating high school, Pat began working for Wright-Patterson Airforce Base in Dayton, OH where she met her first husband Clifford Dill.  From this union came one daughter Barbara.  On August 26, 1977, she was united in Marriage to John “Jack” Ryan.  Pat and Jack enjoyed 41 years of love, fun & adventure.  Pat enjoyed a long career at Lincoln Electric System, and after 20+ years, she retired.  To enjoy retirment life she and Jack decided to move to Geneva, NE where she was a member of Geneva United Methodist Church.

Pat is survived by her husband Jack, daughter Barb (Scott) Engel Utica, NE; Step Children Steve (Julie) Ryan Elmwood, NE, Judy (Lee) Taylor Lincoln, NE, Mike (Gloria) Ryan Atlanta, GA; sisters Jeynie Muterspaw Severna Park, MD and Jayne Wiggin Mobile, AL; 8 grandchildren Zach (Sara) Ryan, Mandy Ryan, Nate (Jamie) Ryan, Travis Taylor, Trevor Taylor, Jon Taylor, Sydney Engel, Michaela Engel; 9 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents, brothers David and Jimmy Bob Harbison and grandson Jordan Czajkowski.

Private family services per Pat’s request.  Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Nancy (Eldenborg) Olesen, 70, of Lincoln, Nebraska was born July 18, 1947 to Merle and Miriam (Hopkins) Eldenborg in Lincoln. She passed away July 11, 2018 at Madonna Rehabilitation, surrounded by her daughter, sister and so many others who loved her.

She graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1965 and later attended Lincoln School of Commerce and Southeast Community College.  In 1968, she married Richard (Dick) Olesen and they had 3 children, and years later divorced.

During her working years, she was employed at the old St. Elizabeth Hospital on South Street, as a nurse’s aid on the pediatric and burn units.  She then worked for the State of Nebraska – Department of Education as a bookkeeper. She retired after 26years.

But she didn’t finish there. She became a foster mother to hundreds of children throughout the years, who needed guidance, love, nurturing, and a good home.  Nancy loved reading, baking, crafts, sewing, making beaded jewelry, traveling, going to the casinos, drinking her Pepsi, cuddling with her cats and spending time with her family.  Nancy was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandma and friend.  She had a huge heart and treated everyone with kindness, grace, and humility.   She dedicated her life to her family and her cats.  Her greatest gifts were her grandchildren.   She loved her family unconditionally and enjoyed gathering together to make everlasting memories.  She will greatly be missed.   Heaven truly gained an angel.

Nancy is survived by daughter Kristi (Todd) Meyers; sons Jeff (Gina) Olesen, & Greg (Michelle) Olesen; sisters Sue Hafermann, & Kathy (Mike) Schidler; grandchildren Keaton and Macey Meyers, Joshua and Brendon Olesen; cousins, and many nieces and nephews, special friend Sue Richart, & ex-husband Dick Olesen.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Merle and Miriam (Hopkins) Eldenborg, niece,  Debra Hafermann,  brother-in-law Lee Hafermann, ex-father and mother-in-law Richard and Helen Olesen.

Nancy’s wishes were to be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials to the family for future designation. A special thank you to Madonna Rehabilitation!!! Mom and I were truly blessed to have each one of you amazing individuals in our lives. You were a gift from God.  Love, Kristi Meyers

Stephen was born on August 3, 1944 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Herbert Hull and Frances (Dietz) Hull.

Stephen attended Saratoga Elementary School, Irving Jr. High School and was in the first class to graduate from the “new” Southeast High School.

Stephen served in the US Army from October 12, 1967 and was honorably discharged into the reserves on October 2, 1970. He was stationed in Vietnam and Germany.

Stephen enjoyed music all his life.  He played violin and piano in his youth.  He started playing guitar in the 1970’s and played in several bands.  Most recently he played in the Plain Label String Band.  He had a beautiful bass0barritone voice and loved to sing.

Stephen is survived by his sister Carolyn (Bob) Hull Iodice; nephew Robert Iodice; niece Carolyn Anne (Annie) Iodice; aunt and uncle; cousins; musician friends; and significant other Kathy Kuehn.

A celebration of Stephen’s life will be Friday, August 3, 2018  at Kathy’s, 822 Lyncrest Drive in Lincoln at 4:00 until whenever. Please bring musical instruments and a lawn chair.  Soft drinks, adult beverages and food will be served.

Memorials may be shared with Homestead National Monument and/or the Food Bank of Lincoln.