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Dennis A Vaske

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Dennis A. Vaske, 51, passed away April 15, 2022 after a brief illness. He was born June 30, 1970 in Lincoln, Nebraska to P.J. Jacobs (Groves) and Keith A. Vaske.

Dennis is survived by his three children; son True, daughter Spirit Rain, and son Nation, and mother P.J. Jacobs (AZ), and many friends.

Preceded in death by brother, Douglas A. Vaske and father Keith A. Vaske.

A gathering for the celebration of Dennis A. Vaske’s life will be held on Sunday, May 1st 2022 at the Fourth Presbyterian Church luncheon hall beginning at 3pm to share memories, photos, stories, and farewells. All are welcome, located 3 blocks north of holdrege on 52nd street 5200 Francis Street, entrance to the hall is located facing the parking lot. There will be food and drinks provided any memorials can be received there or at Aspen Cremation Services.

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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.

Marcia Kay Vasek

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Marcia Kay (Hamann) Vasek – October 31, 1950 – December 9, 1921 Marcia Kay (Hamann) Vasek passed away peaceful on December 9th from cancer.  She was born to Otto and Anna Hamann, the youngest of four daughters.  She grew up in Leigh, NE attending both elementary and high school, graduating as Valedictorian of her class in 1968. She participated in a wide variety of activities as a youth, including Saddle Club, 4H, girl scouts, baton twirling, dance class, piano and clarinet lessons, softball, Luther League, pep club, band, choir, and other activities. She was a certified life guard at the local pool, and worked as a teller for the local bank prior to and during college.

Marcia attended the University of Nebraska, in Lincoln before spending one year in Omaha training as a medical technologist receiving her degree from UNMC in 1972. She returned to Lincoln working for the University Health Center and continued her studies by obtaining her Masters in Adult Education.   In 1977 she was hired by Southeast Community College, to establish and supervise their Medical Technician program. She received several accolades for her work in the medical technology field including the “Ortho Award” in 1973, the “Filter Award” as the outstanding Medical Technologist in Nebraska in 1980, and the Florence Boyles Award for outstanding service.  After starting a family she continued working part time for SCC by writing and applying for grants.

Greg and Marcia were married on September 1st, 1974 at St John’s Lutheran Church in Leigh and were blessed with two sons, Christopher and Troy. Marcia loved to spoil the boys and devoted herself to “only the best” in raising them each and every day. She volunteered endlessly at First Plymouth Preschool, Eastridge Elementary, Lux Middle School and East High. She served on numerous committees, parent/teachers organizations, and boards during their time at each school and after they had left.

She adored spending time with her sisters, whether it was traveling to California to see Shirley, shopping with Jeanette in Norfolk, spending a weekend with Maxine, or enjoying the holidays with their families. Marcia cherished going to the family cabin at Woodcliff and would spend most summer weekends there, boating, swimming, playing with her dog Kayleigh, or just visiting with the neighbors. She was an avid Nebraska fan for all sports attending games or listening to them on the radio. She traveled with Greg on his many Linweld trips.  She charmed everyone with her warm smile and of course giving big hugs to all she met, much to their surprise.

Marcia loved to be involved with friends, neighbors, and of course family. Birthday club with Greg’s college roomies or her Taylor Meadows girlfriends, to shopping with her sisters was always special to her. Despite being a Halloween baby she loved Christmas, decorating the house inside and out, collecting ornaments from every trip or memory, and finding Santa Claus’s everywhere she could. She had a passion for Icees from the Topper Popper, Sees Candy, Dairy Queen, and Strawberry Margaritas were a few of her favorites.

Marcia was preceded in death by her parents (Otto and Anna) and her three sisters (Maxine, Shirley, & Jeanette). She is survived by her Husband of 47 years – Greg, sons – Christopher and Troy, daughter- in- law – Brandie, and grandchildren – Kennedy and Carson.

The family will hold a celebration of life for Marcia in the spring for extended family, friends, and neighbors. The family asked that memorials be made in lieu of flowers, to Southeast Community College Foundation, 301 S 68th Place, Lincoln Ne, 68510 (designate for Marcia Vasek scholarship fund) or the Leigh Legacy Endowment Fund, PO Box 51, Leigh Ne 68643.

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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.

“Peggy” Margaret E. Tuttle Vrana

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From Lincoln, Nebraska.

Born on September 27, 1937.

Passed away on October 13, 2021.

Margaret is preceded in death by her Father Raymond Monroe Tuttle; Mother Mildred Lucille Coleman Tuttle Carter;  Brothers, Raymond E. Tuttle, Ron D. Tuttle, Richard A. Tuttle, Sister Georgia Ann Brown, and Daughter Deanna Dawn Carlsward.

Margaret is survived by her Husband Dale R. Vrana Sr. and her Children: Bob (DeEtta) Vrana, Lauri (Chuck) Addams, Kathy Adams, Val (Bob) Phillips, Mari Hoyt, Shelley (Jay) Grantski, Josh Vrana, 41 Foster Kids, 20 Grandkids, and 16 Great Grandkids.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday October 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Salvation Army Church; 2625 Potter Street, Lincoln NE 68503. The service can be watched via livestream at the Salvation Army of Lincoln Nebraska’s Facebook page.

Memorials to the Salvation Army.

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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.

Betty Mae Valasek

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Obituary for Betty Mae Valasek

Death: July 24, 2021

Service: August 14, 2021 10:30 am

St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, Lincoln ,NE

A Celebration of Life Service for Betty Mae Valasek will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2021  at 10:30 a.m. at St Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln, NE, with Pastor Kimberlee A. Osborn, officiating. Betty, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord on Saturday, July 24, at her  home, surrounded by her devoted family.

Betty Mae (Kutschkau) Valasek, 92 years of age, of Lincoln, NE, was the penultimate child of  seven siblings born to Gustav and Cora (Mapes) Kutschkau. Grand Island, NE was her birthplace on February 23, 1929. She is the only one of seven to have been born in a hospital.

Betty grew up during the “the dirty ‘30s”, i.e., The Great Depression, and lived a life without  some “wants” while still caring for others. Family meant a great deal to her, particularly  grandchildren who could not leave the house after a visit, without a care package from Grandma.

Betty was a life-long Lutheran, with membership at St Andrew’s Lutheran Church, since 1963  when moving back to Nebraska from Indiana. She did Meals-on-Wheels for 30 years and  belonged to a Thursday morning housewives bowling league for nearly 35 years.

Betty was a big Nebraska Huskers sport’s fan, particularly football and volleyball.

Married on July 15, 1951 to Verden “Ray” Valasek, they celebrated 70 years of marriage nine  days prior to her passing.

Left to celebrate her life: her husband, Verden Ray Valasek, her son, Jeff Valasek of Arizona; grandchildren: Joel (Dawna) Valasek of Vail AZ, Jasmine (Tyler) Armstrong, Julie Valasek  (Craig), Jordan Valasek; great-grandchildren: Ayla White, all of Lincoln, NE, Makayla, Elijah,  Nathaniel, Vanessa and Madeleine of Vail, AZ: one brother Melvin (Bonnie) Kutschkau of  Fullerton NE: special friend Cindy Aaron of Centreville, VA.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents: the couple’s daughter, Lori Valasek Moore; brothers: Leroy (Rhea)Kutschkau, Wilbur (Iona)Kutschkau, Don (Adeline)Kutschkau, Orvis  “Danny” (Elaine) Kutschkau; sister, Eloise (Richard) Sherry.

A memorial has been established in Betty’s honor and suggested to St Andrew’s Lutheran  Church or to be designated by the family at a later date.

The service will be livestreamed via the St Andrew’s Lutheran Church:

https://standrewslutheran.net , via ZOOM address www.zoom.us in Room #717-771-9636.  Password is 773704. Later the service will be posted on www.youtube.com at St Andrew’s  Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE.

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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.

Kevin Mark Viterise

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Kevin Mark Viterise died peacefully on April 29, 2021. He was born January 20, 1949 in Rochester, New York to Dominick and Lois Jean (Muzzy) Viterise. He graduated from Newark High School and attended Peru State College. To say he loved life is an understatement. He was one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet. He was generous. He was kind. He had a great sense of humor—lighthearted and eager to share in a good laugh. He would give you the shirt off his back if he saw you in need. He was an avid fisherman, card player, and lover of a good meal!

“Uncle Kevie” is survived by loving nieces Jenni (Shawn) Meadows, of Arlington, TX; Susie (Justin) Kastner, of Manhattan, KS; and Katie (Nate) Schultheiss, of West Lafayette, IN.  He was also the proud and loved great-uncle of seven great-nieces and nephews, and the trusted and trustworthy friend of many.

He is proceeded in death by his parents and brother Gary.

Kevin requested there not to be a service, but he will be buried in Newark, New York at the Newark Cemetery.

A memorial has been set up in his name to Tabitha’s Meals-on-Wheels program in Lincoln. He loved their food but mostly their volunteers!

Tabitha Meals-on-Wheels 4720 Randolph St, Lincoln, NE 68510

https://www.tabitha.org/give/donate.html

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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.