Susan Rose Whitford
Sue Whitford was born in Lexington and raised on a farm near Eustis, Nebraska. She was born to Martin and Erna Gall Schurr. She died peacefully early Monday morning May 3, 2021. Sue attended the university of Nebraska and completed her degree in Nutrition She worked for a number of years as a dietitian in research and later as a dietitian working with the elderly at Lancaster Manor. She took a position as the supervisor and director of food services at the Manor where she was responsible for about 365,000 meals per year. She worked 23 years as a supervisor of staff in the Lincoln school lunch program. She retired in 2013. Sue leaves to mourn her husband Dallas, after 50 years of marriage. Also surviving are her brothers Lawrence, Stanley and David of Eustis and sisters: Beverly of Grove Oklahoma, Jeanne (Dan) of Hastings, Marian (Michael) of Callaway and Vivian (Ken) of McCook plus a host of nieces, nephews and friends). She has requested no service with burial in the National Cemetery in Omaha. A memorial will take place over the summer. Memorials can be given to the Lincoln Food Bank. To leave a condolence please use 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.
LeIla M. White
LeIla M. White, 69, passed from this earthly world to live with her Heavenly Father on April 11, 2021 in Grand Island, Nebraska. LeIla was born April 2, 1952 in Alliance, Nebraska, to Lloyd and Delores Keslar. As a child, LeIla lived in Hyannis, NE, Aurora, IL, North Platte, NE, Wray, CO, and Flagstaff, AZ. Between her junior and senior years of high school, the Keslar family moved to Lincoln. After graduating high school from Lincoln Northeast High School, LeIla returned to Arizona where she met her first husband. LeIla and David G. Jones were married on July 5th, 1972. To this union were born two children, Gabriel Isaac and DaVida Marie. After a brief marriage, LeIla and David were divorced and LeIla returned to Lincoln to pursue a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. LeIla married Ricky Lewis White on November 9, 1982. They resided in Lincoln and Grand Island. LeIla was a spiritual woman, and was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and the Restored Church of Christ. LeIla never knew a stranger, she could talk to anyone about anything. Her life experiences gave her much empathy for the lonely and downtrodden. She willingly gave what she could to many different charities. LeIla’s interests included family, writing poetry, angels, her dogs – Lulu and Ubu, ice cream (Butter Pecan), candy (all kinds, but especially chocolate!), Squirt, and smoking. She was a caregiver to her mother while she was in hospice at home. LeIla is survived by her sister, LaVerna Bakk; brother, Paul Keslar; daughter, DaVida Marie TwoBulls (Glenn Schomer), granddaughters Gabrielle Marie Jones Williams (m. Joseph Wetzel), Echo Rose Kucera; grandsons Eric Eugene Kucera, and Nathan Alan Pfiefer, 3 great-grandsons, 2 nieces and 3 nephews. LeIla was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Delores Keslar; sister LaVonne R. Ruley; and her son, Gabriel Isaac Jones. A Celebration of Life and picnic will be held Sunday, April 25th 1:00 p.m. at the Lincoln Indian Center, 1100 Military Rd, Lincoln, NE. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Capital Humane Society, 6500 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68516. To leave a condolence please use 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.
Mark Howard Wooten
Mark Wooten, age 58, of Lincoln, passed away on 3/23/2021. A graduate of East high and SCC Milford, Mark always followed the beat of his own drum, and lived life on his terms. Being a people pleaser, Mark carved out his own niche in life by performing and entertaining as a DJ at weddings and karaoke at local bars and taverns in and around the Lincoln area.
Mark always enjoyed his friends, music, watching trains, model railroading and model building were just some of his many pastimes as well as traveling the highways and byways of this country on his Harley. If you knew Mark you knew you had a friend for life.
Mark would always offer help at the asking; no one was a stranger to Mark. Mark enjoyed a large circle of friends, his passing will leave an equally large void in all of the lives he has touched. Forever loved, forever missed.
Survived by his sister Leann Wooten, (Marc Wilson). Preceded in death by wife Kim, brother Tom, parents Marlene and Howard Wooten.
At his request there will be a celebration of life at a future date to be announced.
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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.
Duane Elton Wilcox
From Lincoln, Nebraska. Born on September 3, 1939. Passed away on March 17, 2021. No service at this time. To leave a condolence please use 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.
Michael “Willy” Clyde Williams
From Lincoln, Nebraska Born on March 26, 1952. Passed away on February 25, 2021. Service in the future. Willy was a legend. A tall man with personality and a heart to match. He had a special presence about him from the minute he walked in a room. His booming laugh and radiating charisma lit up that room, with a story or a lesson you didn’t even know you needed to hear. You hoped you were fortunate enough to be included on one of his many adventures, comparable to a tall tale typically heard around a campfire. Michael Clyde Williams was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to W.D. Williams, and Mary Ellen Kolb Williams, on March 26, 1952. He grew up living, eating, and sweating baseball. He was a natural born southpaw, who threw fast and down the middle. It wasn’t until his early 20’s that he was branded as what most people know him as, Willy. Shortly after is when he met his wife Susie, who would eventually accompany him on many escapades and dreams, and even weather through a 26-year diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. For the majority of his life, Willy lived in Lincoln Nebraska, where he was well known as an entrepreneur and local business owner. With his natural athletic talent, he discovered a love for racquetball and the beginning of lifelong friendships. He raised his kids on dirt bike motorcycles, and his enthusiasm grew into BMW touring bikes as he got older. But his ability to coach shined above many of his other worthy accomplishments. He quickly became known as Coach, after joining the Sharks, a renowned and legendary in their own eyes, softball team in Lincoln. He also coached boys baseball, girls softball, and motorcycle racing for the young and old. But what many will remember, and continue to talk about are the lessons he taught each of us during our cherished time with him. “Don’t cha know.” Willy’s loving and generous traits shown through many facets of his life. As a son. A brother. A husband. A father. An uncle. A papa. A teammate. A friend. Big Partner, we won’t ever forget you. Or ever stop loving you. Because there are people who come into our life, and after knowing them, we will never be the same. Forever in my heart, and always my hero. Yours truly, Da Bean For condolences, please use 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.
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