Glenn W. Makelin Jr. (Bill)
Bill’s Last Bash Bill Makelin (Glenn William Makelin, Jr), forever 17 (or 71 if you didn’t only count every 4th bday), turned his last wrench on August 14, 2023. He is now forever hot-rodding in heaven in his Z28 and ’55 Chevy; wearing cowboy boots, a button-down flannel or a t-shirt with a v cut in the neck, and road-tripping pedal to the metal with his crescent wrench keys in the ignition, diet coke w/koozie in hand, music cranked. Bill was born and immediately dubbed the hellion of the 6 kiddos/farm hands, born to Glenn and Betty Makelin, on February 29, 1952. He is survived by his most stressful accomplishments in Heather, Heidi, Melissa, Daniel, Jenny & Jake, and the one he probably loved the best , his Vizsla Blue – as well as a big ole family and old close friends. He loved his family fiercely with his gigantic heart, even if he didn’t always show it in the most conventional ways – like once with a cattle prod! He was brutally honest, but that was part of his charm. Bill was a farm kid turned mechanic who would give the shirt off his back to a stranger and could and would help anyone and fix anything. He loved guns, a good book, meat and potatoes, bullshitting, movies, fresh farm eggs and bacon, hunting, processing/cooking his hunted game, his grandma’s banana and chocolate cream pies, diet coke, Bacardi, a slippery nipple or 3, rumchata, anything CHOCOLATE, bacon, shooting targets, cars, bacon, and women….not necessarily in that order! He was a simple man with simple pleasures. Rest easy pops. Take care of your momma and cook her some breakfast like you always did down here; and give a good rub down to those passed on furry buddies like Lightning, Newah1, Bart, Newah2, and Sport. Cheers to you and all of us left behind, and let us always remember the athletic, outgoing, energetic, fun-loving Bill. We miss that guy. Please join us to honor this good ‘ole farm boy for his last bash on Friday, September 1, at the VFW in Waverly, Nebraska, 4pm- late. A ‘that fucker died’ toast and open mic for those interested will start at 5pm. OR, please PLEASE feel free to write down a story or two and send to us and we can read for you. Food and drink will be a-plenty. Stories, laughter, and celebration are must, or don’t come 😊! Address: VFW – 13820 Guildford, Waverly NE To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Rockie Gilmore
Born on May 31, 1957. Passed away on August 12, 2023. No service at this time. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Susan Kay Robinson
Susan Kay Robinson died August 12, 2023. Her funeral will be held at St. Mark’s on the Campus Episcopal Church, 13th and R St., at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 7th, 2023. Luncheon and inurnment at Wyuka follow the church service. The Rev. Robert Magoola, officiating. Susan has been attending this church since her teen years, not the oldest member, but the longest attending member of the congregation. Susan was firstborn of Virginia (Koenig) and Mack Robinson, sister to Scott and Mike. She graduated from Lincoln High. She’s been a part of the Lincoln community, making friends every where she worked. She lived frugally and as independently as possible. The last year of her life, she had excellent care at Old Cheney Rehabilitation. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Jesse Lee Smith
Jesse Lee Smith of Lincoln, was born to Lines V. and Louisa Fern (Knox) Smith in Cope, Colorado. He graduated from Lincoln High School and attended the University of Nebraska. Jesse proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1949 through 1952 and married Charlotte I. Hatcliff on December 20, 1952. He retired from the Nebraska Department of Labor as a liaison for the Governor’s Private Industry Council. Jesse was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte I. Smith; father, Lines V. Smith; mother, Louisa Fern Smith; sister, Constance Gake; brother, Jean Paul Smith; and a granddaughter, Christina Lewis. He is survived by four daughters, Paula (David) Little of Rusk, Texas; Gail (David) Lewis of Village of Lakewood, Illinois; Terri (Ted, deceased) Armfield of Knoxville, Tennessee; and Pamela (William) Samuelson of Lake Forest, California; nine grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and loving nieces Melanie Smith and Kimberly Smith. Special appreciation is offered to the compassionate staff of The Legacy Terrace, CHI Health at Home Hospice, and for the care and concern given to Jesse and Charlotte’s family. Private memorial service pending. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Daniel (Dan) Forrest Wolford
Daniel (Dan) Forrest Wolford, 56, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on August 10, 2023 after an extended battle with IgA Nephropathy, an autoimmune disease that attacks the kidneys, also known as Berger’s disease. Dan graduated from Omaha Central High School and attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, followed by a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from UNL, Dan began his engineering career with the Nebraska Department of Roads as an Engineering Associate responsible for inspecting and collaborating on highway projects. Later, as a Research Associate Engineer, Dan conducted independent research and analyses on roadside safety issues and authored numerous research reports and articles regarding bridge and highway safety, including in peer-reviewed journals and in presentations at local and national industry meetings. As a Design Engineer at HGM, Dan conducted the preliminary and final structural designs on numerous bridges, culverts and pedestrian bridges. In his work at Terra2, Dan served as a Project Manager for geospatial mapping. Dan was a gentle soul with a big heart and an introspective spirit. He had a good sense of humor and a love of animals, particularly his beloved cats, Calvin and Buster. Dan also had a love of nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed cycling on paved urban trails, motorcycling on terrifyingly narrow, steep mountain trails in Colorado and taking spontaneous road (and off-road) adventures. Indoors, Dan played competitive foosball in local clubs and tournaments and took home championship hardware on numerous occasions. Dan also loved history, including that of his own family. He spent years conducting research and gathering archival materials before ultimately creating an extensive film, image and document archive related to Wolford and Lubischer family genealogy. Most of all, Dan was a loving and dedicated son, brother, nephew and uncle to his family and extended family. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Margaret (Lubischer) Wolford of Omaha, NE. Dan is survived by his five siblings, including his twin sister Michele Wolford (Larry Williams) of Lincoln, NE, and four older siblings, John (Janet) Wolford of Nashville, TN, Jim Wolford (Kirsten Hinsdale) of Boston, MA, Lisa Wolford of Plattsmouth, NE, and Cleone (Dave) Levos of Anthem, AZ, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, his Uncle Charles Wolford of Redondo Beach, CA and Aunt Romaine Lubischer of Omaha, NE. A funeral mass is scheduled on Thursday, August 24, 10 AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 6116 Dodge St., Omaha, followed by a burial service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 4190 Leavenworth St. in Omaha. A luncheon will follow at noon. Memorials can be made to the American Kidney Fund. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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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