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Mark Allen Schmucker “Schmuck”

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Mark Allen Schmucker “Schmuck” of Palmyra, Nebraska, age 65, passed away unexpectedly April 1, 2019 at Bryan West Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.  He was born April 21, 1953 to Joe and June Schmucker.  Mark graduated from Lincoln High School and went on to work for BNSF Railroad where he retired from after 40 years of service.  He loved to travel and loved to party with family and friends and have some cold beer and a good time.  His dream was to have his own farm someday, and that was fulfilled when he bought his farm in Palmyra.  He was happy there.  He enjoyed gardening and canning.  He also enjoyed going to the sprint car races, the World of Outlaws, tractor pulls, rodeos, many years of camping trips and auctions.  He loved his cameras and photography and took lots of wedding and graduation pictures for family and friends.  Mark was an avid Husker fan and watched many football games with his brother Scott.  He loved spending time with his kids and playing with his grandkids.

Mark is survived by his children Stacey J. Bigelow (Shannon), Emily N. Schmucker, Joe A. Schmucker, granddaughter Alaysha L. Schmucker, grandson Bryson Joe Mach-Schmucker, half-brother Tony Irons, brother Scott D. Schmucker, many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.  Mark was preceded in death by his parents Joe and June Schmucker and his sister Lori Jo Schmucker.

Celebration of life took place from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 14 at the Eagle’s Lodge, 500 W. Industrial Lake Rd. in Lincoln, NE.  Memorials to his children to help with expenses.



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.





Richard “Dick” Streit

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Richard “Dick” Streit of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away April 1, 2019, at his home in Lincoln.  He is survived by his partner Dian Rogers and her daughter Ryana; his sister Marilyn Zastrow of Grand Island; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Dick was born September 2, 1940, to Ben and Dorothy Streit in Red Cloud, Nebraska.  He attended Franklin High School, where he was an active member of Future Farmers of America and played basketball and football.  He graduated in 1957 and went on to attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he pledged Delta Tau Delta fraternity.  His time there cemented his passion for Husker sports – especially volleyball and football.

Dick was a true “jack-of-trades” and worked a number of jobs throughout his life including farming, sales, driving trucks, welding, and serving in the National Guard.  A true cowboy at heart, his favorite was raising horses and working as a cattle nutritionist. He retired in 2005 and moved to Lincoln.  He and Dian started Simply Homemade, making baked goods at farmer’s markets, first at Piedmont and then later at Old Cheney.  Dick’s job was washing dishes, rolling cake bites — by the thousands, and talking with the customers, which was, by far, the part that he enjoyed the most.

Dick was a feisty, fun guy.  He loved going to the casinos with Dian, spending time with family, and talking with his friends and neighbors.   He was an avid fan of watching bull riding and was able to attend the National Bull Riding Championship in Las Vegas, crossing that off of his bucket list – twice.

A celebration of life service was performed by the Rev. Susanna DesMarais at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 6001 A Street, in Lincoln, Nebraska on Monday, April 8, 2019, at 11:00 AM.   Inurnment will be at a later date in Franklin, Nebraska.  Online condolences may be shared at www.aspenaftercare.com.



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.

Irma Sarata

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on May 7, 1942.

Passed away on February 1, 2019.

Private service.



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.

Aulden Lester Stewart

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From Lincoln, Nebraska

Born on December 22, 1934

Passed away on January 24, 2019

No service at this time.



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.

Lisa Sommers

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October 11, 1963- January 11, 2019

Lisa A. Sommers, 55, from Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family and friends. She was in the U.S. Navy from 1986-1993. Lisa was a valued employee for Burlington Northern from 1998-2014. Lisa was an outstanding equestrian for many years, winning many awards. She loved her horses, and her dogs, Acie and Abbie, to name a few.

Lisa loved her son, Shawn, more than anything. She was so happy with the man he has become. Just being around Lisa for a couple hours, you would realize how much he meant to her. You would often hear her talking about how proud she was that Shawn was in the National Guard, or working for the railroad.Lisa was a Catholic till the day she died. She was a devoted daughter, mother, and aunt.

Lisa would do anything for the people around her. Sometimes you didn’t even have ask, she would just show up, and if you were lucky she would bring a case of “willy willy’s”. She was always there for a listening ear or a shoulder to cry on. Whatever it was you needed, she made it happen. She was a friend to everyone, and now she’s our angel in heaven.

She was preceded in death by parents Jack Sommers and Willadene Petty, sister Lyn Underwood, and nephew Trevor Underwood.

She is survived by a son Shawn Sommers (Briana Boner), and many cousins, aunts, uncles, and many, many friends.

There was a celebration of Lisa’s life was on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Wyuka Cemetery Stables, 3600 O Street, Lincoln.  There was a gathering of family and friends after the service at The Garage (40th and Highway 2), her and her friends’ favorite bar.  Memorials to the family for future designation.  Condolences can be sent using 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.