Carol Ann Rogers
Carol Rogers passed away peacefully and surrounded by family. Carol was born December 14, 1936 in New York and moved to Lincoln with her husband and love of her life in 1967. Preceded in death by her parents William and Helen Tomicki. Survived by husband of 65 years Joe, sons, Joe, Bill (Ada Emmett) and Jim (Camelia Rogers). Grandchildren Alexander Rogers (Shaivani), Kyle (Sam Verhoff), Elena (Justin Hollifield), Tristan and Danica Rogers, and her brother William (Barbara) of Santa Barbara, CA. At her request there will be no visitation. A private inurnment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials in the name of Carol Rogers to the Scholarship program at the Grand Lodge, mailed to 4400 South 80th Street, Lincoln, NE 68516. 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.
Melvin Franklin Reetz
Melvin Franklin Reetz, age 97 of York, Nebraska went to his eternal home on April 14th, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Melvin was born August 7th, 1925 in Thayer, Nebraska to William and Anna (Zwiebel) Reetz. He became a child of God through The Sacrament of Holy Baptism on August 30th, 1925 by Pastor F Evers at Zion Lutheran Church in Thayer, Nebraska. He reaffirmed his baptismal faith through the rite of Confirmation at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska on May 28th, 1939 by confirming pastor Reverend Herman Hopmann. Melvin graduated from York High School in 1944. On June 15th, 1947 Melvin was united in marriage to JoAnn Beaver by Reverend Herman Hopmann at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska. This 75-year union was blessed with two daughters Sharon Kay and Patsy JoAnn. Melvin farmed until 1963 at which time he became the York County Assessor. He held that office for 28 years retiring in 1991. Melvin enjoyed working on and restoring old cars. He had the joy of giving each of his grandchildren a restored antique car for their high school graduation. He also enjoyed woodworking and creating gifts as a hobby. Cooking and baking were another pastime he enjoyed. Many people that knew Melvin, remember how he delighted in feeding everyone his runza sandwiches. Melvin was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York, Nebraska. As long as his eyesight allowed him, he faithfully read the bible and devotions daily. Surviving and mourning his loss, while rejoicing in his gain are his two daughters and son-in- laws, Sharon and Jim Beins of York, NE/Estes Park,CO and Patsy and Jerry Haggadone of York, NE/The Villages, FL, four grandchildren, Jeff (Patsy) Beins of York, NE, Brian (Sherri Wattenbarger) Beins of Overland Park, KS, Stacy Rugg of Polk City, IA and Craig (Lisa) Stanton of York, NE, six great grandchildren, Ashlyn Beins of Lincoln, NE, Aaron Beins of Lincoln, NE, A.J. Beins of Lincoln, NE, Kylee Rugg of Polk City, IA, Jacey Rugg of Polk City, IA and Tori Jo Stanton of York, NE, one brother-in-law Robert Beaver of Fremont, NE and one sister-in-law Shirley Beaver of Winter Haven, FL, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Melvin was preceded in death by his wife JoAnn, parents William and Anna Reetz, an infant brother, his twin brother and sister-in-law Elvin and Venecia Reetz, sister and brother-in-law Delores and Edsel Carlson, brother and sister-in-law Raymond and Shirley Reetz, sister-in-law Bobbi Jo Beaver, brother-in-law James Beaver. A celebration of his life will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 8th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 9th & Beaver Avenue in York. Melvin and JoAnn will be buried together at Greenwood Cemetery following the service. Memorials in Melvin’s honor can be sent to Emmanuel Lutheran Church. 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.
Sandra Rahe
Sandra Rahe was born on January 10, 1950 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Morrill and Lucille Skinner. She died peacefully with her daughter by her side on March 18, 2023. Sandy attended Lincoln Northeast HS. She married Ronald Rahe in March of 1974. She worked at Assurity Insurance Company for many years where she retired a few years ago. She had one daughter Michelle (Jahswill) Ekele and one grandson Tairen Rahe who was the love of her life, her world, her everything all. They are also from Lincoln. She is also survived by her brother Dennis (Karen) Skinner of Lincoln; two nephews and cousins from Lincoln. The family would like to thank Old Cheney Rehab and The Monarch for the loving care they provided. A celebration of Sandy’s life is May 13, 2023 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Rosie’s, 1501 Centerpark Road in Lincoln. 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.
Valerie J. Recker
Born on December 8, 1971. Passed away on March 1, 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.
Beverly Jean Richards
Beverly Jean Richards was born February 24, 1926 in Oakland, Nebraska. She was the eldest of six born to Sidney L. Wallerstedt and Helen D. (Anderson) Wallerstedt. Jean’s early years on the farm helped hone her domestic skills where she learned to cook and prepare meals for the hired hands and take care of her five siblings, Donald, Barbara (Swanson), Merrily (Pennington), and the twins, Patty (Miller) and Tom. She walked to country school, District 62 in Burt County, the same country school her father and his siblings attended while living on the same third generation farmstead. Through her early high school years, she lived in the nearby town of Oakland with her grandparents, Hulda and Nels Anderson, during the academic year. Later, when her younger brother Don began high school, the two of them made the daily journey to and from the farm by Model A Ford. She enjoyed school as a cheerleader, acting in drama club and singing in choir there and in church. She loved to attend dances and baseball games popular at the time. Jean worked as a secretary for the new hay mill and for a local law firm. She graduated high school in 1943. Growing up during the depression and WWII, Jean became familiar with not only preparing meals for the hired hands, but like many of her generation, became an excellent seamstress. She attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln focusing on music. Jean had a beautiful singing voice and was called upon to sing at weddings for her high school girl friends and many funerals. She also mastered the Betty Crocker Cookbook and it is still used by her children for family favorites. When she returned home from college to the farm, Jean brought coffee to the linemen working at the end of the lane, adding new lines to the countryside. Jean decided the handsome foreman (Jeff) was someone she would like to get to know. Next time she asked the whole crew to come inside for coffee. Jeff was older by five years and although they knew of each other, this recent activity began their courtship. They celebrated nearly 70 years of marriage. Jean and Jeff were married October 5, 1947 and had their first of three children, Lamont, while living in Miller, South Dakota where they began their wedded life together. The family moved back to Nebraska and added Kent and Laurie to the family. The Richards family combined farming and commercial work in the Oakland community for three quarters of a century before moving to Lincoln to be closer to their children, Lamont and Laurie. As it was in Oakland, Jean and Jeff were part of their kids’ social lives. In Oakland, Jean was a Girl Scout leader, assisted with Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts and was a lifelong member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and loved participating in PEO. The Richards’ home was always active with music and family gatherings, something that continued after moving to Lincoln, including her delicious Sunday dinners. Over the years, Jean loved traveling to Pennsylvania and California to visit her grandsons Harrison and Cameron, sons of Kent and Alison. While visiting, Jeff would busy himself with projects around the house and Jean helped prepare the grandson’s favorite meals and desserts. Jean passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Merl Jeffrey Richards, her parents and her younger sister, Barbara Helen Wallerstedt Swanson. She is survived by her children, Lamont Richards (Nan Schweiger), Kent Richards (Alison), and Laurie Richards (Dan Worth); grandsons Harrison Richards (Mariam), Cameron Richards, and great grandchildren, Margaux and Julian Richards (Harrison and Miriam), her siblings and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held May 20th at 10:00 AM at Oakland Cemetery, followed by a celebration of life service at 11:00 AM at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oakland, NE. Memorials in honor of Jean may be sent to the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Oakland Swedish Heritage Center, both in Oakland, 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.
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