Jack L. Lavelle
Born on November 16, 1932. Passed away on January 15, 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.
Jacqueline Raye Higgins
Jacqueline Raye Higgins died January 15, 2023, in the care of hospice. She was 83 years young. Born August 1, 1939.She married the love of her life, Gerald Higgins in her parents’ home on March 31, 1956. Three children were born to this union. Gerald (Jerry) Jr, James and Kimberly Ann. She was the Betty Crocker mom of the 50’s and 60’s. Jackie cooked, baked and canned many wonderful foods from hunting with her husband. The family garden was huge as was her love and dedication as a wife, mother and grandmother. She made wonderful breads and Christmas cookies for family, friends. You never would leave Jackie’s kitchen hungry. She loved many hobbies, camping in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming, Crocheting all the kids and grandkids from babies to adults. She cared for several of the grandchildren when they were young. She loved traveling to the Colorado mountains. Always had great stories to share of the adventures to the mountains. She will be greatly missed. Jackie is survived by her sons, Gerald Higgins Jr. (Shawna), James (Lou Ann) Higgins both of Lincoln. Daughter, Kimberly Wolfe (Kevin) of Raymond, NE. Sisters, Marcia Fergusen, Janet Varga both of Lincoln, 14 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; husband; Gerald; brother; Robert; grandson; Kenneth Yost. A graveside service will be for Jackie and Jerry, as they wished to be laid to rest together. 11a.m. Friday, January 27, 2023, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Park, 6800 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512. 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 Widhalm
Jesse L Widhalm, self-described redneck hippy cowboy biker, has hung up the “gone fishin’” sign for the last time and gone to the big campground in the sky. As he launched his canoe onto the lake and disappeared on the horizon, we waved goodbye and said, “he’s gone,” but on the other side of the lake they exclaimed gleefully “here he comes.” Children left to camp and fish: Jacque Shiveley, Martin (Carol), Christine (Don) Stillwell, Paul, and Ben, 13 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. Brother and childhood partner in crime Jack, sister and third musketeer Anita (Ken) Daggett, and surprise baby sister Kathy (Ray) Aguirre, who he introduced as his seeing-eye sister in his last years. Nieces, nephews, greats, Gizmo and Gordo AKA “the boys,” and many friends. Joining him on his latest adventure are his wife of 40 years Barbara, his son Scott, his daughter Diane, and generations before him. His request was that this short obituary would run one day: Born: 9/7/1940, Took off: 1/10/2023. Work hard, play hard, enjoy life. Have fun at every chance. I did. He also said no service, but we will eat food together and tell stories anyway, more than once. 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.
Donna Jean Drummond
Donna Jean Drummond, 79, formerly of Fremont and Falls City, died peacefully with family beside her on January 8, 2023, at Madonna Rehabilitation Extended Care North Unit in Lincoln, NE. Donna was born September 25, 1943, to Orville and Veda (Eckley) Jordan in Blair, NE. She grew up in Tekamah and graduated from Tekamah High School at the age of 16. Soon after graduating she married Lawrence Drummond, Jr. on October 29, 1961, at Tekamah Methodist Church, Tekamah, NE. From this union came two sons, Terry and Robert. They were later divorced in 1999. Donna had a variety of job over the course of her life ranging from bookkeeper, bus driver, and babysitter to supervisor at a crop insurance company. She was forced to retire in 2007, due to health reasons. She battled diabetes that led to having a leg amputated in 2017, and most recently an aggressive form of dementia. In Donna’s spare time she enjoyed cooking, sewing, reading mysteries, gardening, working word puzzles, spending time with family and friends and collecting spoons. Donna was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents and a brother, Robert Orville Jordan. She is survived by her brother William (Audrey) Jordan of Lincoln, and her sons Terry (Diane) Drummond, of Plattsmouth and Robert (Elizabeth) Drummond of Falls City. Donna is also survived by four grandchildren Danielle (JD) Westmark of Bellevue, Mathew Drummond of Omaha, Renee and Justin Drummond of Falls City, a niece, Amy (Hugh) Wooden and their children Will and Lucy of Kansas City, MO, a nephew, Jim (Jen) Jordan and their son James, of Arlington, MA and many other relatives and friends. Donna has been cremated. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2325 South 24th Street in Lincoln, NE on February 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Cards may be sent to Aspen Cremation and Burial Services, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. Memorials received will be designated by the family later. The family will receive well-wishers following the service, at the reception, in the church hall. A private family burial will take place later at the Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah, 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.
Robert L. Kohlman Jr.
Born on June 2, 1957. Passed away on January 4, 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.
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