Marcia L. Ferguson
Marcia L. Ferguson, left this world at 5:27 a.m., on March 11, 2023, at the age of 91. She was born to Ruby Stephens and James Varga on December 31, 1931. Marcia had three siblings, Robert Varga (deceased), Jacqueline Higgins (deceased) and Janet Varga, of Lincoln, NE. She had been an employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber, before retiring after 31 years. Marcia married William H Bauer in 1951. They had three children; Pamela Bauer Flanagan of Bennet, NE; Michael W. Bauer, of Lincoln, NE; and Randal S. Bauer (Barbara) of Omaha, NE. Marcia married Billy Don Ferguson in 1971, they were married 37 years before his death in 2008. She leaves behind seven grandchildren, Marissa S Heuer (Jaci Augustin), Rebecca A Roeth (John), Matthew W Heuer, Jennifer D Meinberg (Bryan), Danielle S Eichmeier (Paul), Brandon Burns (Jordan), and Lindsay Robey (Jared); as well as ten great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Marcia was devoted to her family, and will be sorely missed by all of us, including her lifelong friends. Mama, you were so many things, to all of your family, and we loved you well. A time for her Celebration of Life has not yet been decided. Once a time is set it will be posted here. Memorials to the family for future designation. 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.
Jerry Eugene Huffman
Jerry E. Huffman passed away peacefully at home on Saturday March 11, 2023 with his family, including his dog Mayvis by his side, just as he had wanted. Survived by wife Kelley, daughters Tracy Mahaffey (Jim), Meagan Pratt (James) and Bryn Huffman (Andrew). Grandchildren Taylor Jordan, Katie Smith, Austin Smith, Joseph Huffman, Branden Huffman, Nevaeh Pratt, Ryleigh Pratt and Liviana Bowers; Sisters Peggy Jones (Corky), Tina McCorkle (Ed), Nieces, Nephews, four great grandchildren, as well as Cousins and Friends Preceded in death by father Elmer Huffman Jr, mother Naomi Hart, brothers David “Pete” Huffman, Todd Huffman, and son Matthew Huffman. Born October 16, 1948 to Naomi and Elmer Huffman Jr. in Auburn, Nebraska. He loved to raise a little hell in his younger days, but was truly a hard-working family man. He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed life the most when they were around. He always made sure we had everything we needed, and we always knew he loved us. He was a simple man who never needed much to make him happy. Family trips were just as simple as a car ride to and a car ride back from anywhere. He loved his sweets and was easy to buy for on his birthday. Snickers, Little Debbie snack cakes, half gallons of ice cream almost nightly and Dairy Queen’s Dilly Bars. He shared his love of ice cream with his dogs, taking them to the drive thru for pup cups. He loved to be outdoors, always working on a project or camping and fishing with family and friends. For years, you could find him enjoying his time in Wilber at the cabin. When family and friends came, the music was turned up and the laughter lasted into the night. He worked construction for many years in Lincoln, including E.O.Peters, and later as owner/operator of Huffman Trucking. He will be held in our hearts forever No service at his request. Memorials may be donated to your local humane society or rescue. “I am not sure of anything, but I am certain that I loved you with a depth that stars cannot understand.” -Author JM Storm 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.
Richard D. Brandt
Brandt, Richard D. died March 9, 2023 in Lincoln, NE. Dick was born in State Center, Iowa December 3, 1936. He attended State Center high school where he played basketball and graduated in 1954. He attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, and was a member of the Wartburg Choir graduating in 1959. He began his 38 year life insurance career in Waverly at Lutheran Mutual (now Cuna). He moved to Lincoln, NE where he worked for Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Company as a life underwriter. From there he worked for companies in Texas and Wisconsin and then changed to selling life insurance. Dick was a member of the Million Dollar Roundtable. He chose to go back to underwriting and became Vice President of Life Underwriting at Ameritas in 1986. He moved to one of the Ameritas companies in Suffern, NY as Executive Vice President from 1994 until he retired. Dick and his wife Jill retired to Mesa, Arizona in 2000 and lived there for 11 years. They moved back to Lincoln in 2011 to be nearer to family. He enjoyed, music, (he quit counting at 127 weddings that he sang for), and was in a church choir for many years. He also enjoyed golf, fishing, crossword puzzles, gardening, college football and basketball and was a life-long Yankee fan. Dick was predeceased by his sister Joyce (Darlo) Long of Marshalltown, IA and his parents Gertrude and Nolan Eubank of State Center, IA. Dick is survived by his wife of 36 years, Jill, sons Mark (Jeannie) of Little River, S.C., David (Linda) of Merritt Island, FL, daughter Lisa (Jim) Behrens of Maricopa, AZ, a twin sister, Roberta (John) Varnum of Perry, IA, ten grandchildren: Chad Brandt (Avelina) of Gilbert, AZ, Brittany (Cody) Wise of Denver, CO, Tiffany (Jitendra) Jain, Heather Brandt, Ryan (Devon) Brandt, all of Madison, AL, Skyler Brandt of Fredericksburg, VA, Tyler (Annie) Koch of Hampton, IA, Season Collins of Sheffield, Ia, Macy Behrens of Lincoln, NE and Madison Behrens of Maricopa, AZ. Great grandchildren include Alex, Juliette, Athena, Taylor, Isabella, Hayden, Lucas, David and Amara. There are also many nieces and nephews. Per Dick’s request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St., Lincoln, NE 68521, marked for the music department. 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.
Randall L. Malone
Randy Malone, who loved a good book, a long bike ride, and his best friend Sally, passed away on March 8, 2023 in Lincoln. Randy, 72, a Lincoln resident earned a living as a long distance trucker for decades, but his passions were closer to home. He was always an avid reader, especially non-fiction. When young, he enjoyed rodeoing and motocross. Later, he enjoyed golf and bicycling. Randy graduated from College View Academy in 1968, and attended Union College and UNL. He was an Army veteran, with the 82nd Airborne Division. Randy is survived by his wife and partner of 35 years, Sally, whom he met in a program for recovering alcoholics. Randy was sober over 21 years before his death. Typical of Randy’s kindness, was his response to his illness. Right after he told Sally that he had Stage 4 metastasized cancer, he asked, “What can I do to make this easier for you.” Randy and Sally are grateful for the excellent services by Cancer Partners and HoriSun Hospice and The Monarch. 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.
Leonard R. Lee, MD
Dr. Leonard R. Lee, born May 29, 1922 in Oregon and went home to be with our Lord on March 8, 2023. Highlights of his life include being Student Body President at La Grande High School in Oregon; attended Northwestern University in Illinois on scholarship; Sr. Class President of Medical School; Married to Jeanne Fay in 1944; Director of Medical Education at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln; Diplomate American Board of Internal Medicine; First Oncologist-Hematologist in Lincoln; father of sons Jeffrey and Jonathan; and a 39 year retirement. Dad was a very brilliant and complicated man. Our family is so proud of Dad as a great doctor full of compassion. We are ever so grateful also that he accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior a week before he met Him. He has the rest of eternity to learn about, love and be more like Jesus. We are so happy for him. No service. Leonard and Jeanne will be laid to rest in the Omaha National Cemetery in the future. Memorials to Havelock Manor Assisted Living that loved and cared for him so diligently. Send memorials to 6330 Platte Ave., Lincoln, NE 68507. We are so grateful to so many others starting with his grandson Jason who loved him to the end, to Holly at St. E’s Hospice for the wonderful care and making Dad’s life so much more comfortable, thanks to CCA for going an extra mile caring for Dad, for Kay Dewell for writing notes every week to Dad while in Havelock Manor and a special thanks to Dad’s good friend who visited him weekly, Becky Walkowiak. We were all very blessed. 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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