Larry E. Sypho
October 14, 1960 – February 6, 2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Larry who peacefully left us while at home on February 6th. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Lincoln, NE. Larry was employed by the Lincoln Public Schools for over 30 years and recently retired. He had many friends and colleagues during his service at LPS. In addition to his role as a devoted husband, Larry was a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known by all for his clean shiny car, and his presence touched the lives of many. Whether through coaching Special Olympics or Y basketball team(s) or spending time with family, he left a lasting impact on all who knew him. Larry also enjoyed playing basketball, pool, ping pong, watching his favorite tv show COPS, working on his cars, and listening to music. He is proceeded in death by his parents and stepdaughter Tisha. He is survived by his wife Tracey, children Devon & Cidnei , grandchildren, brother Rodney, sister Carolyn, nieces, and nephews, and a host of extended family, coworkers, and friends who will miss him dearly. Per Larry’s wishes, a formal service will not be held. A Celebration Of Life will be held March 2, 2025 at Chantaclear Residence Clubhouse 1400 Garret Lane, Lincoln, NE. 1- 3pm. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to Special Olympics or LPS Foundation in his honor. Though we mourn his loss, we take comfort in the love and memories he leaves behind, and his spirit will remain with us always. “Our Guardian Angel Forever And Always” To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Rest in peace, pops You will forever be loved and missed.
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.
Heather M. Short
Heather Short, 66, of Lincoln, NE passed away on January 29th. Heather was born on December 30th 1958 to Robert Short & Joyce Martin in Juneau Alaska. Heather was predeceased by Mother Joyce Martin & Sister Molly Short. She is survived by daughter Brianna Heyer & Niece Sarah Osgood. In lieu of flowers please feel free to either donate The Cat House If you wish to help in another way we will put a link to donate towards costs we are facing. 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.
Charlotte Louise Schwindt
Charlotte L. Schwindt, 81, of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at home on December 20th, 2024. Charlotte was born March 2, 1943, on the kitchen table in Holmesville, Nebraska, to Roy and Floriene VanLaningham. She married Roger Schwindt on June 28, 1969, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and enjoyed 55 years of marriage. Charlotte was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to so many. Her life was filled with many blessings, and she was very proud to be John, Marissa, and Dylan’s grandma. She enjoyed traveling to many states throughout her life and experienced many Navy ship reunions and events for her grandkids. Charlotte is survived by her husband Roger of Lincoln, son Steve (Linda) of Lincoln, daughters Dawn of Lincoln, and Lyn (Peter) of Pagosa Springs, CO. Three grandchildren John of Lincoln, Marissa of Corona, CA, and Dylan of Lincoln. Brother Roger VanLaningham of Lincoln. Brother and Sister-in-law Richard and Sheli Schwindt of Phoenix, AZ, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, sister Joyce Sharp and infant granddaughter Alexa, and her beloved little dog Lily. A Celebration of Life will be held at the WSI Hall,1430 N 10th, Lincoln, NE 68508 on Friday, December 27th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
Thomas Leroy Scheffert
Thomas Leroy Scheffert (Big Tom) age 70, left this world Saturday, November 30, 2024 in his home in Dorchester, Nebraska, after a 24-year battle with congestive heart failure. He was telling his wife what to do right to the end. He is survived by his loving wife and companion of 32 years, Patricia C (Skutchan) Morfeld, his loving sister, Gayle (Scheffert) Beals and her husband Patrick of Lincoln, NE, his niece Kimberly (Beals) Luzum, her children Chandler and Kaden Lukert and Emma Kasl, great-grand nieces Aleah and Emerson, nephew Ryan Beals and his wife Kara and their son Charlie of Omaha, NE, his aunts Jane Scheffert and Loretta Pape, as well as numerous cousins, his stepsons, Shon Morfeld and girlfriend Tonia Sutliff of Tempe, AZ, and Michael Morfeld and children of Chandler, AZ. He was preceded in death by his father, Glen “Jack” Scheffert and his mother, Darlene (Rosekrans) Scheffert, his grandparents, several uncles, aunts and cousins. Tom was born June 18, 1954 in Lincoln, NE, and lived by Centerville, NE, until his parents moved to the farm south of Dorchester in 1963. After graduation in 1972, he worked at the Crete Mills and the Dorchester Coop for many years and Peterson Visegrip in Dewitt, NE for 8 years. He owned and operated a salvage yard in Dorchester for 4 years. He owned and operated a semi for 20 years. In 2020, he had to retire to town as he could no longer maintain the farmyard due to his health. He always said he loved the life he lived. He was a life-long farmer and enjoyed visiting with friends about farming and learning about farming in Arizona. For the last 7 winters we snow-birded in Arizona buying a place near Casa Grande, AZ. Tom loved dirt track racing, He owned and drove stock cars and IMCA modifieds, starting in 1976 until after 2001. He made a multitude of friends over the years, both in racing and everywhere he went. He will be greatly missed by everyone he touched in his life. Tom’s ashes will be spread on the farm he loved. There will be no service but a celebration of life will be held at a later date in Dorchester. 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.
William Robert Swearingen
Born on February 13, 1974. Passed away on November 20, 2024. No service information 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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