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“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.

Frederick Duane Vandeman

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From Ashland, Nebraska.

Born November 18, 1938.

Passed away on September 10, 2020.

Private family service to be held in the future.

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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.

Travis Lee Vatanasombat

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Travis Lee Vatanasombat passed away on May 26, 2020 after a valiant eight year battle with cancer.

Travis was born on September 23, 1982 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Troy and Cindy Vatanasombat. Alongside his younger brother Tyler, Travis enjoyed camping and jet skiing. Family trips to visit aunts, uncles, and cousins in Thailand were special adventures for the four of them. Travis graduated from Norfolk High School and Northeast Community College before moving to Lincoln.

Travis was a valuable employee in his twenty years with Hy-Vee. It was at Hy-Vee that Travis met Ainsley Ann Lyons in 2012. Travis ensured they had many adventures whether it be a weekend getaway to KC, a trip across the country, or dragging Ainsley to Home Depot. Travis and Ainsley were wed on July 26, 2014 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

It was the best day ever, until November 14, 2017 when their daughter Chloe Ann was born. Chloe’s snuggles and kisses lifted his spirits when he wasn’t feeling well. Daddy and daughter tractor rides and dancing to classic rock in the kitchen were just a few of the many things that brought huge smiles to their faces.

Travis looked forward to the annual camping trips to Yankton, South Dakota with the guys. His hobbies included woodworking, house projects, and darts. Family and friends were the lucky recipients of his creative and thoughtful handcrafted gifts. Travis has so many friends that have been with him through the years. Travis was always quick to be there for them to lend a hand or a hammer. Their friends were just as quick with their support before he or Ainsley even had a chance to ask.

Travis is survived by his wife Ainsley Vatanasombat, daughter Chloe Vatanasombat, parents Troy and Cindy Vatanasombat, brother Tyler Vatanasombat, grandma Charlene Bernat, Ainsley’s parents Mike and Susan Lyons, her brother Dylan (Catherine) Lyons, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Travis was preceded in death by his grandpa Charles Bernat, grandparents Singkone and Sepow Vatanasombat, and paternal aunts and uncles.

There will be no services at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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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.