Age 87 From Lincoln, Nebraska Passed away on February 7, 2018. Cremation. No visitation. Private graveside service at Lincoln Memorial Park.
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.
Larry Goettsch, 71, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018. He was born on September 14, 1946. He leaves behind his wife, Mary Ann, two daughters, and three grandchildren. A private family service will be held at a later date. Condolences: 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.
Beverly Ann Rippe, 68, of Lincoln Nebraska, died February 4th, 2018.
She was born January 31, 1950 to Melvin and Marilyn Vosler. Beverly grew up in the Ashland area, graduating from Ashland High School in 1968. That fall, Beverly married Larry Sims, and to this union three daughters were born. In 1997, Beverly married Howard Rippe. Bev and Howard enjoyed taking rides on Howard’s Goldwing and traveling together until his death in 2002. Beverly worked and retired from Goodyear in Lincoln, Nebraska. Beverly was an avid Barbie and miniature collector. She enjoyed attending yearly doll conventions and spending time with her doll club friends. In 2010, Bev and her partner Tom moved into the Cotner Center Condominiums. While living at the Cotner Center, Beverly became President of the Board and helped with office duties and scheduling events for the center. She enjoyed playing scrabble and playing her guitar with friends as well. Bev also enjoyed participating in a ukulele group called the LUG Nuts. Family was very important to Bev. She always tried to attend her grandchildren’s events and activities and traveled to Arizona in the summers to spend time with her grandson. She enjoyed crocheting and baking.
Survived by her daughters: Melanie (Curt) Smith; Amy (Scott) Corriveau; Angela LaChapelle. Partner Tom Wiseman. Grandchildren: Dani Raikes, Taylor and Jordyn Smith; Brayden Corriveau; Alycia Stuthman, Emily LaChapelle. Great Granddaughter Autumn Longshore. Sister Susan Riecken; Brother Dennis (Susan) Vosler; Sister Edie Watson. A host of other family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents; grandson Roger Raikes; husband Howard Rippe.
Age 68 From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on July 28, 1949. Passed away on February 3, 2018. Celebration of Life on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Harbour West Club House, 1440 West Plum Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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.
Barbara L. (Packett) Roach passed away February 1, 2018. She was born to Glenn and Margaret Packett on April 17, 1931, in Burchard, Nebraska. One of 12 children, she grew up in the Tecumseh area. Barbara worked outside the home on occasion, but she was a devoted stay at home mom. She was a caregiver to the end always worrying about others needs first.
Barbara married Gerald D. Roach on January 14, 1948. To this union nine children were born: Caryl (Bob) Doolittle of Loveland, Colorado, David Roach of Denton, Nebraska, Pamela (Steve) Thompson of Lincoln, Mona (Larry) Jenkins of Lincoln, Sheryl (Neal) Brandt of Berthoud, Colorado, Daryl (Kathy) Roach of Ithica, Nebraska, Donald (Cindy) Roach of Martell, Nebraska, Duane (Jayme) Roach also of Lincoln, and Marilyn Snyder of Lincoln. She has 20 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and brothers Jim and David; sisters Jane and Margaret; and great-grandson William Thompson.
Cremation. No visitation. Memorial Service on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ’s Place, 1111 Old Cheney Road in Lincoln, Nebraska. Private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for later designation.