Phyllis H. Dodge
Phyllis D. Dodge (Henning) of Lincoln, NE, passed away on May 29, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1931, in Effingham, KS the daughter of Oren Dean and Dorothy Catherine (Christie) Henning. Phyllis grew up in Everest, Kansas and graduated from Everest High School. Phyllis started working at a very young age as a waitress in her family’s restaurant and worked the soda fountain in the local drugstore in Everest. She was one of the first remote workers, long before remote working was the thing, doing bookwork from home for a local couple who did tax work for families all over Kansas. After that, she went to work at the Union State Bank in Everest and worked there for over 20 years. In 1976 Phyllis moved to Alliance, Nebraska where she was able to build her first new home. In Alliance she worked for Nile Valley Federal Savings and Loan, Ohio National Life, Brittan Insurance and Stan Feddersen Insurance, finally retiring at the age of 82. Phyllis loved being close to her children and grandchildren and enjoyed reading books and doing crossword puzzles, sharing time together on holidays and baking everyone’s favorite treats. Her favorite holidays were Memorial Day, Flag Day (her birthday) and July 4th, when she displayed red, white and blue decorations throughout her house. She loved planting flowers, picnics in the park and mowing her lawn. She loved visiting the ranch and spending time outside in the gazebo. Whenever there was a family need, she was the first to roll up her sleeves and help. Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Paula Crouse (Steve) of Walton, Nebraska; grandchildren Jarrod Crouse (Janelle), Megan Chrisman (Aron), Crystal Crouse, Bridget Johnston (Kevin), Casey Collins (Megan) and six great grandchildren. Phyllis was preceded in death by a daughter Deena Collins, her parents Dean and Dorothy (Christie), a half-sister Delores (Andre) Goodpasture and brother Carl Henning. A celebration of life will be held on June 18th, 2023, in Bennet, Nebraska at the Bennett City Park at 11:00 a.m. Memorial contributions will go to the Alliance Park Foundation or the Deena Collins Memorial Scholarship Fund and may be mailed to Paula Crouse, 6447 S 176th Street, Walton, NE 68461. 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.
Larry Dee Lanning
Larry Dee Lanning was born on July 30, 1943 in Lincoln Nebraska and died May 25, 2023 in Waverly Nebraska at the age of 79. Born to Elmer and Fern (Taylor) Lanning, Larry was the youngest of four. Siblings include Winnifred and husband Verne Dowding of Eagle Nebraska, Carol and husband Max Biggs of Lincoln Nebraska, and Kent Lanning of Atlanta Georgia. Larry was part of District 8 in Eagle Nebraska and attended a one-room schoolhouse until high school where he attended Palmyra High School and graduated in 1961. He was a student manager for boys’ basketball teams and active in FFA, and boys’ choir. Larry married Barb Hofker on August 13, 1971 in Lincoln Nebraska, and were united almost 52 years. Together, they had two children, Erica Smith of Utica Nebraska and Kevin Lanning of Columbia Missouri. Erica and her husband Kevin of Lincoln Nebraska have one daughter, Abi Joy Rose. Kevin is married to Krystal of Adams Nebraska. Larry served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1971, serving one tour in Vietnam. He spent most of his work career at Burlington Northern Railroad, primarily at the Havelock Shops from 1976 to 2003. He was active in Clown Alley #40 from 1978 to 2002 and the VFW in Waverly from 2004 to 2022. Larry committed his life to Jesus around 1981 and was active in serving the church in the areas of maintenance and usher. He even sang in the choir for a time. Larry attended the Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Reunion for twenty five years. He was also involved in the Camp Creek Threshers. Larry was an avid donor of blood and gave over six gallons in his lifetime. Hobbies included woodworking, gardening, and anything that revolved around his family. Preceded death are parents, Elmer and Fern; brother Kent Lanning; brother-in-law’s Verne Dowding and Max Biggs; many cousins and additional family. Survivors are wife, Barb Lanning, children Erica (Smith) and Kevin, son-in-law Kevin Smith, daughter-in-law Krystal and granddaughter, Abi Joy Rose. A Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday May 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Evangelical Free Church; 2433 Progressive Rd, Seward, NE 68434. Memorials to St. Croix Hospice: 1001 South 70th St., Suite 113, Lincoln, NE 68510. 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.
Charles Albert Schneider Jr.
Born on March 25, 1933. Passed away on May 24, 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.
Lorie K. Sullivan
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on May 5, 1961. Passed away on May 18, 2023. No service information 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.
Ellen G. Spence
Born on October 17, 1938. Passed away on May 22, 2023. No service information 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.
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