Sara Dodder Furr
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Sara Jean Dodder Furr, 60, died on Dec. 27, 2017 in a Lincoln, Neb. hospital after a brief battle with infection following knee replacement surgery. She was born in Muscatine, Iowa on Sept. 14, 1957 to Rev. Dr. Robert and Patricia (Hamlin) Dodder. She grew up in the Iowa communities of Guthrie Center, Wapello, Creston and Council Bluffs while her father served as a United Methodist minister. A memorial service took place at noon Saturday, Dec. 30 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 8320 South St. in Lincoln. Sara was passionate about social justice and peace issues because she wanted a better world for her three children whom she so loved. She served on the Nebraska Foster Care Review Board during her early years in Lincoln. She was active in the church all her life, including Aldersgate United Methodist Church for the last quarter century where she valued the community-focused atmosphere. More recently, she took strong action in support of Nebraskans Against Gun Violence. Friends and family valued her for her honesty, humor, compassion, and open-mindedness. She and her ex-husband KC raised three amazing children: Nat, 22, Abby, 20 and Nora, 17, all of Lincoln. She also is survived by her sister Joanna Dodder Nellans of Prescott, Ariz., and stepmother Irene Dodder of Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and sisters Rebecca Lynn and Debra Kay. After moving to Lincoln to attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, Sara chose to make Lincoln home for the rest of her life. She was a Quality Improvement Specialist for the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services for the past six years. She was a social media coordinator for MilkWorks for the past 17 years, as well as a MilkWorks International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2001-present. After experiencing breastfeeding issues with her first born child, the help she received from La Leche League inspired her to become a lactation consultant and state and national leader for La Leche League International from 1999 to 2013. Previously she used her University of Nebraska Master’s in Social Psychology for jobs as Cost Utilization Analyst for Mutual of Omaha, Senior Research Analyst for Wiese Research Associates, and Vice President of Analytical Services for National Research Corporation. Memorial contributions may be offered to any of the non-profit organizations listed above. Sara will be cremated. Memorial arrangements by Aspen Cremation and Burial Services in Lincoln.
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.
Aloys Louis Schmidt
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Age 85 From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on April 14, 1932 Passed away on December 28, 2017. No service. Cremation. No visitation.
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.
Harvey “Glenn” Ringland
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Harvey Glenn (Homer) Ringland, 73, Bennet, NE passed away December 28, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born August 8, 1944 to LeRoy and Mary Ringland, he grew up on their farm near Bennet and graduated from Bennet High School in 1963. He completed his Barber College degree and while he was a barber, he also was a member of the Army National Guard for six years. Glenn had worked for ADM, Lincoln Plant then had changed to the Purina Chow plant in Lincoln, where he then transferred to the Ralston Purina Pet Plant in Denver, CO where he retired in February 2001. In retirement years he loved golf, working in his metal shop building trailers and repairing items for friends and family. He helped his brother with cattle sales & shows, and enjoyed water sports. His passion was being with family at get-togethers. Survivors include his wife Gail (Buswell); daughters Dina (Brad) Beardsley, Roxanne Ringland, and Annette Newton; siblings Marilyn (David) Lieurance, and Ronald Ringland; mother-in-law Lois Buswell; brothers-in-laws Gordon Buswell, and David (Lana) Buswell; grandchildren Nicholas Beardsley, Steven, Karey and Jeffrey Newton; nieces and nephews Ronnie (Tami) Ringland, Kristen Ringland (Steve Sherrill); Lynn (Mike) Pease, Leigh Lieurance, Jim (Julie) Lieurance, Darla (Jason) Lacey, and Holly (Brent) Kube; twelve great nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew; and lots of friends. Preceded in death by his father LeRoy Ringland, mother Mary Jane (Peckham) Ringland, brother Dale LeRoy Ringland; father-in-law Elmer Buswell; and sister-in-law Sue Lana Ringland. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for future donations to Bennet Community Church and the American Legion as Glenn had specified. Cremation. No visitation. Service in the 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.
James “El Capitan” T. Barnes
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Age 95 From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on September 28, 1922 Passed away on December 27, 2017 Celebration of Life Service on February 2, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Tabitha Chapel, 4720 Randolph Street in Lincoln. Graveside for both James and his wife Dorothy who passed away October 17, 2013 coming in the spring at Rolling Acres Cemetery, 400 South 134th Street near Lincoln. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.
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.
Robert Terry Wagner
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Age 66 From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on February 18, 1951 Passed away on December 20, 2017. 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.