Janice Fern Silva
Janice Fern (Kunz) Silva, 85, of Milligan, NE, was lost Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in a car accident along with her son Clarence “Snooks” Patzloff. Janice was born February 27, 1934 in Elmwood, NE, to Della (Hartsock) and Earl Kunz. She was blessed with 5 children, and dozens of grandchildren.
Jan was a mischievous spitfire known for her outrageous laugh, playful spirit, and fierce negotiating skills. She loved fixing up her huge 100-year-old house and was a generous and giving soul, providing shelter for those who needed it. She lived for her family and her dogs and talked to her lifelong friend and sisters Shirley and Sandy practically every day.
Jan retired from Northrop Grummon where she was a Project Manager on the first B-2 Spirit, also known as the Stealth Bomber. She had a keen mind and was instrumental in its development, working closely with the design engineers to make sure this new plane could fly. The day that she stood on the tarmac and watched the experimental plane take flight for the first time was the proudest moment of her professional career.
The week before her passing, Jan was the recipient of a new pacemaker. This gave her more energy than she’d had in years and she was excited for the future. Her son Bob exclaimed that they finally had their Mom back. Sadly, it wasn’t to be as she and her son Clarence were gone from this world in an instant, leaving shock, disbelief, and deep grief in their wake.
Jan is survived by her children, Jim Wilson, Connie (Scott) Lewis, Bob Wilson, and Ed Silva; siblings Irene (Perry) King, Shirley Wait, Carol Johnson, Earl (Toni) Kunz, and Sandy Estes; dozens of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death her parents and sister Loretta Pedersen.
There is a fundraiser being held at The Pub in Lincoln on Saturday, August 3rd from 1pm-4pm. The Celebration of Life will be held at the Auld Pavilion in Antelope Park in Lincoln on Sunday, August 4th from 10am-2pm.
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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.
Richard W. Stiles
April 28, 1930 ~ June 15, 2019 Richard was born in Lincoln, Nebraska to John and Alice Stiles. He was an U.S. Army veteran. He retired after 22 years with the Lincoln Fire Department. He was instrumental in the development of the National 911 System in the United States. He retired from roofing at the age of 77. He died after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard is preceded in death, by his wife Vona (Magnuson); parents; brothers William, Stanley, John, Jerry and his sister Geraldine. Richard is survived by his daughters Ronell and Pat Policky of Pleasant Dale, Nebraska, & Pam and Bob Hirsch of Greeley, Colorado; sisters Gloria Eppley and Sandy and Arvin Frohn. No services as per his request. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ronell Policky in care of Aspen Cremation Service, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. Memorials will be directed to the veterans and the funeral service’s fund by the family.
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.
Orley Douglas Cookson
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on November 15, 1943. Passed away on June 6, 2019. No 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.
Troy Andrew Stiles
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born March 13, 1970. Passed away on June 8, 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.
Jane Margaret French-Sloan
Janey French-Sloan left this earthly plane May 6, 2019. Janey was born in Hastings, NE to Robert and Winifred (Peg) French. She received her bachelors from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and retired from Lincoln Public Schools. Married in August 16, 1991 to Sam Sloan. She is survived by her husband Sam Sloan, daughters Haley (Keenan) Fischman, and Melissa French-Sloan, sisters Kathy Smith (Tim Butterfield), Bobbi French, brothers Duane (Kelly) French, Rod (Lisa) French, Tim French. Also numerous nieces and nephews, and granddog Merlin. Preceded in death by parents Bob and Peg French and nephew Derek Smith. Janey was a strong and passionate person whose caring and nurturing spirit will forever be missed. As a very private person, we ask that you remember her in your own way. The most important things to Jane were family, the children she worked with in her career, and being a champion for the underdog. She also enjoyed a nice hamburger and sauerkraut pizza from Papa Ray’s. No 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.
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