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Marie M. Rustermier

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July 5, 1921 – January 17, 2020

Marie Rustermier passed away Jan. 17 at Bryan West. Born in Belvidere, NE, she was a life-long Lincoln resident. Retired from Norden Labs.

Preceded in death by husband Dale, sisters Betty, Lois and Norma and parents Leon and Anna Bailey. Survived by Lynne Grasz Hall (Douglas) and Michael Morian (Joyce), two grandchildren Jill and Ty and three great-grandchildren Bailey, Luke and Molly.

A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Friday, Aug. 7 to honor this remarkable lady. Service is Friday, Aug. 7 at 11:00 AM at New Hope UMC Church, 1205 N. 45 St, Lincoln.

Memorials to Warren Church Foundation, 1205 N. 45, Lincoln. NE, 68503; Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools, LNE, 5905 “O” St, Lincoln, NE 68510; Sesostris Shrine, Lincoln Transportation Van Fund, 1050 Saltillo Road, Roca, NE 68430

For condolences, fill out 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.

Nathan LeRoy Riblett

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Nathan LeRoy Riblett, 35, of Lincoln, NE passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Celebration of Life: 3pm on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at College View SDA Church, 4801 Prescott Ave., Lincoln, with Pastor Terry Bock officiating.

Nathan was born November 29th, 1984 to Bettie Hohl Riblett and Mac Riblett, in Fort Worth, TX.

Nathan is survived by his mother Bettie Riblett, father Mac Riblett, brother Christopher Riblett, all of Lincoln NE; Uncle/Aunt Les and Joanie Roberts, Lincoln NE; Uncle Keith Stroebel, Lincoln NE. Cousins: Rick Roberts, Lincoln NE; Cathy (Mike) Ward, Lincoln NE; Mary Roberts, Lincoln NE; Robin Richardson, AZ; Cami Stenglein, Blair NE; Jodi (Jason) Taylor, New Orleans LA; Alana Stroebel, Omaha NE and many more family, extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by Grandparents Roy and Ruth Hohl, Aunt/Uncle Jean and Bill Snyder, Uncle SSGT William (Billy) Roberts, Uncle/Aunt Jerry and Dorothy Roberts, Aunt/Uncle Linda and Jim Stenglein, Aunt Julia Stroebel, Cousin Jill Pacheco-Smiley, Cousin Parrish (Mary) Roberts and his beloved dog JoJo.

Nathan had countless hobbies / interests such as online MMORP gaming, working puzzles, building model cars, working on cars and his pickup. He also took his childhood love of Legos into adulthood through building vehicles, stadiums, historical buildings. He enjoyed watching shows like American Pickers, Count Kustoms and Pawn Stars.

Nathan was an avid cyclist, often times you could see him riding all over Lincoln with his brother or friends and many of the towns he visited while traveling with his aunt and uncle. Though often appearing stoic, he was a warm young man, with a big heart and goofy sense of humor. He was often laughing or joking around and picking on certain of his cousins.

WOOT WOOOOOT!

Celebration of Nathan’s life will be on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4801 Prescott Ave. in Lincoln.  We will meet in the Heritage Room at the church. Condolences may be placed using the form below.

Memorials to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.



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.

Jeanie Marie (Troyer) Rouse

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Jeanie Marie (Troyer) Rouse was born on June 19, 1959 at Seward Memorial Hospital in Seward, Nebraska to Kenneth and Phyllis (Stutzman) Troyer, the third of four children. Jeanie passed away  Sunday morning, January 5, 2020, at CHI St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Lincoln, at 60 years, 6 months, 17 days, from a week long battle with influenza and pneumonia. After a week of fighting, she had recovered enough to have the ventilator removed and was able to spend precious time with family on Saturday, sharing laughs, memories and love. She unexpectedly passed away Sunday morning, leaving us to treasure the time we had with her.

As a young girl, Jeanie attended Milford Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1977. After high school, Jeanie worked at Russell Stover’s and Pfizer. For the last twenty years, she managed Dairy Queens in Lincoln. She became general manager in 2017 at the new Fallbrook Grill and Chill Dairy Queen in Lincoln. She was a wonderful employee, hard worker, and loved by her co-workers—her second family.

Growing up, she was a member of Bethel Mennonite Church, Milford, Nebraska, where she was baptized at age 13. She was active in MYF, and GMSA in church, and FBLA in high school. She always had a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a caring heart.

She was united in marriage to Daniel L. Rouse, on April 19, 1986, and to this union, a son, Daniel Jean (D.J), and daughter, Jenifer Mae, were born. They made their home in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Jeanie is survived by her mother, Phyllis Troyer, of Milford, her son, Daniel J., daughter Jen and fiancé, Danny Schultz, both of Lincoln, and grandson, James Kenneth Rouse; brother and sister-in-law, Dennis and Shelly Troyer, Milford; sister, Marla Kohmetscher, Grand Island; sister and brother-in-law, Renie and Tony Schaben, Milford, brother-in-law, Michael Rouse, Lincoln; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her husband of 32 years, Daniel Rouse; her father, Kenneth Troyer, her mother-in-law, Barbara Regina, and brother-in-law, Toby Stutzman.

Memorial Service on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Beth-El Community Church, 115 North F Street in Milford, Nebraska.  Memorials to the family for future designation. Use the form below for condolences.



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.

Leslie Jerome Remmers

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Les Remmers, 74 passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Bryan Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Les was born on November 8, 1945 in Beatrice, NE to Jurgen and Fannie (Bauman) Remmers. He was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church in Pickrell, NE.

Growing up on the farm, he spent many hours helping his father.

After graduation Les was in the Nebraska National Guard. He was involved in a car accident and was honorably discharged..

He was united in marriage to Debra Lynn (Finer) Remmers on July 17, 1993 at Christ Place Church in Lincoln, Nebraska by Pastor Dave Argue.

Les was a talented graphic artist. He loved to illustrate for Back to the Bible and also freelanced his art. He enjoyed using his talents in the form of videography, photography, and music. He was active in several worship teams performing bass and guitar. Les worked for Master Track Production for several years prior to his retirement.

Les left an impression on everyone who had the privilege to meet him. You could find him with a smile on his face and would always make you laugh as he was a jokester. He would never fail to say “GO BIG RED!” Les was very active in church groups, and various bands sharing his talent and love of music. Les was a man of strong faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought an excellent fight; I have finished my race. I have kept the faith.”

Left to cherish his memory is his wife Debra Remmers; and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, father in law, Patty Dunham, and three brothers, Orville, Darryl, and Marlo Remmers.

A celebration of life will be held at later date.  For condolences, 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.

Shirley Mae Reeves

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January 2, 1944 – December 9, 2019

Shirley was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and daughter.

Age 75

From Lincoln, Nebraska

Preceded in death by her father and mother, Guy W, and Alice (Becker) Malicoat

Survived by her husband Richard E. Reeves; son Steven E. Reeves and his wife Michelle, & grandson Ethan; son Shawn E Reeves, and fiancée Lisa, granddaughter Erica (Jeremy) Strickland, grandson Seth, granddaughter Maci and fiancé (Ben), & great granddaughter Sutton; son Shane R. Reeves and wife Melissa, grandson Matthew, Joshua and granddaughter Hannah; brother Fred Malicoat (Carolyn), daughters Sarah, Emily, Amy. 

A memorial service will be held at Heartland Bible Church, 2611 South 56th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Please join the family for a reception after the service at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to be made in her honor to Heartland Bible Church Kids Club fund. 

The family thanks everyone for their help and support.



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.