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Mark E. Szuchmanski

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Mark E. Szuchmanski, age 59, was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on October 23, 1962, to Edward and Joan Szuchmanski. He graduated from Cathedral Prep in 1981 in Erie, PA and attended Penn State Behrend in 1983. He enjoyed a childhood filled with humor and love. He worked for Parker Hannifin Corp as a Machinist for 23 years. Mark grew up on the shores of Lake Erie where he developed a life-long passion for fly-fishing. He was also a talented musician, playing in bands in school and “on tour” in the Erie area. He loved animals and took great joy in having many pets.

On August 16th, 2022, Mark passed away after a prolonged illness. He was preceded in death by his lovely parents, Joan Rawa Szuchmanski and Edward Szuchmanski as well has his eldest sister, Cynthia Szuchmanski Ott Drake Sage. Mark is survived by his devoted sisters, Becky Norton, Mary Estrada, Laurie Szuchmanski and Julia Hahn along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mark’s family is stricken with pain and grief from this loss. However, they are comforted by the knowledge that Mark is now in the care of the Lord. He will be dearly missed until the time we can all meet again.

A celebration of life will be held privately on October 22nd in Westwood, Massachusetts with his family.

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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.

Mary E. Solomon

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Mary Edith Pumphrey Solomon, known as “Edie” passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12th, 2022.

Edie was born in Boulder, Colorado in 1925.  At age 5, her family moved to Lyman, NE to raise sugar beets, hogs, and sheep.  As a young girl, Edie helped to run the family farm, and in school she was involved in music, speech,  drama, 4-h and public speaking.   She was a top-notch student and at the age of 16 she entered college at UNL Lincoln with a 4 year full ride academic scholarship.

During her college years Edie was a member of Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Upsilon Omicron, Phi Beta Kappa, and Mortar Board.  She received the Pillsbury award given to the top academic student at UNL. She served as Student Council President for 2 years and was instrumental in overseeing equal and fair housing for all UNL athletic participants and the returning WWII GI’s.  She met Eugene, “Gene” Solomon, a WWII veteran, during her senior year of college and they were married in 1947.   Gene had several Nebraska assignments working for the Soil Conservation Service before settling in Blair, NE.

Edie started her teaching career when all four children were school age. She taught home economics for 2 years in Herman and then 34 years at Blair High School.  She taught Sunday school for 40 years, was an Active PEO member and 4-H leader. After “retirement”, Edie volunteered at the Blair Middle and High School, assisting in the library and home economic classes and making costumes for the school musicals.   Edie received numerous awards and recognitions for her years as a teacher and volunteer. Her enthusiasm, humor and love of teaching helped to guide hundreds of students in a positive direction.   Numerous camping vacations in the Snowy Range, wonderful summers at the family cabin, playing cards and games with her children’s friends were always filled love, laughter and fun. The hundreds of comments and eulogies to Edie on the Blair Alumni Website described her as kind, compassionate, patient, caring, fun, loving, sweet, generous, humble, a true treasure, vivacious, gracious, and  one-of- a- kind.  She was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by countless friends, students, and family

Edie is survived by her four children and spouses: Cliff Solomon (Pam Gates), Carol Solomon-Smith (Rex Everett), Carrie Solomon-Schultz (Dan Schultz), Christine Solomon (Charles Hineline); nephews Ryan Smith (Michaela) and their children Asher, William and Adeline and Craig Smith; nieces Carissa Schultz (Kirk Morales)  and their children Arlo and Roman, and Katrina Schultz-Baldwin (Anthony Baldwin) and their daughter, Vienna; Genes remaining brother, James Solomon.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10:30 A.M on Saturday, November 5th at the Blair United Church.

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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.

Michael Earl Sheldon

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Born April 21, 1945.

Passed away on July 28, 2022.

No service information at this time.

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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.

Sherrye Marlene Synak

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Sherrye Marlene Synak of Waverly, Nebraska passed with her family by her side on July 9th, 2022. Sherrye was born on March 22, 1947 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Stan and Edna Reid.

Sherrye met and later married the love of her life, Patrick Larry Synak. Pat and Sherrye married on Oct 10th, 1975. They had two children, Corri Machel Synak and Jeffrey James Synak.  Jeff and his wife Camille gave her two beloved grandchildren, Ava and Landis.

Sherrye enjoyed her family, interior design, flowers and plants. She was a social butterfly who made friends throughout her life as she moved through Nebraska, Colorado, Minnesota, Florida, and then back home to Nebraska. Some of her favorite times were captured on Capitol Beach Lake with all of the lake friends and family.

Sherrye is preceded by her father, mother and step mother: Stan Reid, Edna McClees, Margery Seidel.

Survived by her husband Patrick Synak, daughter Corri Synak, son Jeffrey Synak and his wife Camille Synak. Grandchildren Ava and Landis Synak.

Sherrye will always be known for her infectious laughter and stubbornness. She will be dearly missed by all.

Celebration of Life will be held at Milkweed Event Space Thursday July 14, 2022 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.; 6220 Havelock Ave Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68507.

Memorials to the family for future designation or donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in her memory.

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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.

Mary Ann Schneider

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on December 14, 1930.

Passed away on July 8, 2022.

No service information at this time.

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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.