Roger Dennis Terrell
Roger Dennis Terrell (Most Awesomest Dude), was born in Wakonda, SD in 1944 and raised on his family farm south of town. He enlisted in the US Army in 1966, he was stationed in Bangkok, Thailand, as a Dental Assistant, completing his service in El Paso, Texas in 1969. He moved to Yankton, South Dakota, working in the local butcher shop during the day and running a Karate club at night. He met H.U. Lee, the head instructor of a Karate school in Omaha, NE, who became Roger’s mentor and instructor. In 1973, Roger moved his family to Lincoln, NE and opened the first TaeKwonDo school in town as a member of the newly formed American TaeKwonDo Association (ATA). Chief Master Terrell completed his career in the marital arts in 2016 as an 8th Degree Black Belt. Remarried again in 1998 and later developed a passion for PPCT training and instruction, became an avid competitor in handgun competitions, and became a Certified Concealed Carry Instructor. Survived by his wife Linda Terrell, daughters Pennie Terrell and Shelley (Nick) Suminski, grandchildren Kane and Keisha Suminski, sister Elaine Kleinschmidt, and 3 nieces. Roger joins his family in passing; son Scott Lee, daughter Kristi Lynn, mother Mary Terrell (Mossefin) and father John Terrell, nephews Wesley Kropuenske and Dennis Kropuenske, adoring aunts and uncles, and his beloved instructor Grand Master H.U. Lee. Memorial Service on Monday, April 3, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 South 70th Street. Please use north entrance. Memorials to K9s for Warriors (www.k9sforwarriors.org) or the Gary Sinise Foundation (www.garysinisefoundation.org) 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.
Bernard A. Lyons
Born on May 26, 1958. Passed away on March 28, 2023. Bernard is survived by his wife Ginger; daughter and son Dawn Petersen (Byron) & Dan Hobbs (Stacey); grandkids Ben and Jenna Petersen, Hailey McNair (Nolan) and Hannah Hobbs. Celebration of Life service at a later date. Memorials to the Great Plains Trails Network. You can donate on line at https://www.nebraskatrailsfoundation.org/donate.html 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.
Joseph Anton Pospichal
Joseph Pospichal, age 91 of Lincoln, NE was born at his boyhood home in Crete, NE to Josef and Marie (Cernoch) Pospichal and passed away at Tabitha-in-Crete March 25, 2023, with family by his side. Joe graduated from Crete High School where he was active in sports, school plays and a member of Honor Society. He became an accomplished gymnastic competitor with the Crete Sokol Gymnastic Team. Joe attended Doane College. In 1950 he enlisted in the 173rd Fighter Squadron of the 8th Air Force Nebraska Air National Guard at Lincoln, NE. During the Korean War, Joe was stationed at Dow A.F.B. in Bangor, Maine during which time the group was transferred to the 10th Air Force in the 132nd Fighter/Bomber wing. The group was then transferred to Alexandria A.F.B. in Louisiana. He attained the rank of Master Sergeant and after active duty he served in the Nebraska Air National Guard for several years. He obtained a business degree at the University of Nebraska and then took a position with the University in the purchasing department and retired after 30 years. Joe married his high school sweetheart Janice Belka in 1951 and moved to a farm in Seward County where he started farming. They lived on the farm for 45 years where they raised their family, daughter Linda and son Todd. Joe contributed many hours as a board member of the Camden School District, Crete Public Schools, the Camden Cemetery Board and the Milford Farmers Cooperative. Joe and Jan moved to Lincoln upon retirement and then moved to Kimberling City, MO. for 10 years, to return to Lincoln to be near the kids. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Jan, his parents, infant son Michael, grandson Eric Pospichal and sister Marie Obriecht. Joe is survived by his daughter Linda (Dennis) Biggerstaff and son Todd (Janice), 4 grandsons, 3 step-grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Loving, heartfelt thanks to the staff at Tabitha-in-Crete for their professional and compassionate care. Thanks also to the experienced HoriSun Hospice team. Cremation, no visitation. Graveside services at Riverside Cemetery in Crete, NE at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family for a charitable donation to continue maintaining Camden Cemetery near their farm home in Seward County. 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.
Cindy Baker
Born on January 1, 1959. Passed away on March 23, 2023. Service information is 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.
Maxine Marie Straka
Maxine was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 9, 1949 to Edward C. and Christine Matulka. Maxine lived in Lincoln and Long Beach, CA. She was a custodian for many years at a church in Long Beach and later worked as Para educator for Lincoln Public Schools. She was very independent. She enjoyed spending time with family as well as walking to the park and library. Maxine is preceded in death by her parents; brothers Donald Dale and Edward Jacob Matulka Jr.; sisters Marge Rezac and Gerry and brother-in-law Frank Rezac. She is survived by her children, Tina Straka; granddaughter Alanah Straka and Alanah’s significant other William; grandsons Brett Straka and Jeffrey Straka-Miller; great-granddaughter Lillian Grace; sister-in-law Mary Matulka; and many friends. 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.
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