Perry George Worster
Perry Worster – husband, father, grandfather, friend – passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and a much shorter battle with cancer. Perry was born March 10, 1941 in Hallam, Nebraska to George and Pauline Worster. With the exceptions of the two years he spent in Vietnam, serving his nation in the U.S. Army, and the weekdays he spent working in Kansas City to keep his family fed and clothed during the steep recession of the early 1980s, Perry was a lifelong Nebraskan. The consummate outdoorsman, Perry was a hunter, fisherman, gardener, and trapper. In the final summer before Alzheimer’s robbed him of his memory and robbed his family of his gracious and kindly companionship, he and his grandchildren proudly and lovingly grew and harvested more than 800 cucumbers in his little backyard plot. He will be missed. He has been missed. Preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Pamela (Johnson) Worster. He is survived by daughters Melissa (Steve) Soukup, Amanda Worster, and Kendra Worster; grandchildren, Emma, John, and Joseph Soukup, and Layton Dush. No service at this time. In lieu of flowers, monetary memorials may be sent to the family for future designation. 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.
Diane Renee Wells
Diane R. Wells passed away on April 30, 2020 in Lincoln, NE. She is survived by her daughter Michaela Wells of Lincoln and brother Scott Wells of Boone, IA. Diane was born February 9, 1955 to LaVerne “Bud” and Bonnie (Siddall) Wells in North Platte, NE. She graduated from Boone High School, Boone, IA in 1973, going on to receive her Bachelor’s degree from Wayne State College, Wayne NE in 1976 and a Master’s degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 1989. Following her graduation, she worked in radio. She then began a 30-plus year career at the Nebraska Library Commission, first in the Talking Book and Braille Services and then in Information Technology. She retired in 2019. Just out of college, Diane married Jim Greenlee in Wayne, NE. They divorced in the mid-1990s. Later that decade she had a significant relationship with Jeremy Hickenbottom, that gave her the pride and joy of her life, their daughter Michaela. In 2006, she married Paul Glaspie. They divorced in 2011. Diane had a wonderful ability to focus on the positive aspects of life and find the good in people. She had a drive to encourage people to make their lives better, always willing to lend a helping hand and an empathetic ear to both friends and strangers alike. Diane was blessed to have a wide variety of friends. She valued each one for the unique gifts they brought to her life. She cherished them, as they cherished her. Although saddened by her passing, her family and friends take great delight and comfort from having shared her life. Diane’s body has been cremated, but her joyous spirit lives on in all that were fortunate to have known her. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. As Diane would have wanted, memorial contributions should be made to causes that help people. For condolences, please fill out 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 Leon Wendorff
Michael Leon Wendorff, 66 of North Platte passed away Feb. 18, 2020 in Unadilla at his sister’s home, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Mike was born on January 7, 1954 to Leo and Opal Wendorff. Mike graduated from Callaway High School in 1972. Mike work for his parents in their grocery store in Callaway all through his school years. His father taught Mike how to butcher and cut meat from cattle and hogs. That’s where Mike learned his talent of fixing anything, excelling in refrigeration. He attended Mid-Plains college and received his degree in refrigeration, starting his own business in Callaway. While visiting friends in Hershey he found a job at Hershey Flying Service, where he spent the next 35 years rebuilding and restoration airplane’s. Hershey is also where he met Brenda Bowen whom he was married to for 16 years. His friends say he was known as the wing man as he and a helper could build a airplane wing in 7 days, quite a accomplishment. After they sold the business, Mike moved to North Platte, found 2 other jobs that his talents shined. Working at Indian Meadows Golf course keeping the grounds and keeping carts running and then at Time Tool Rental where he kept everything in running order. Mike could go through a salvage pile of what other people thought was junk and rebuild it into something. He was quite an inventor, friends used lawn mowers always found a place in his garage. He was an occasional fisherman, but his true love was go cart racing with his granddaughter Mac and golf. You could find Mike at the golf course with his golden retriever Sadie, whom always got to ride in the golf cart. Mike had a heart of gold and one of the best friends you could ever have, He will truly be missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include daughters Amy (Corey) Lange of West Richland, WA and Kelly Wendorff of Lincoln. Three granddaughters McKenzie Lange, MaryJane Wendorff and Chasey Peterson. Sister Pat (Terry) Hudnall of Unadilla, Nebraska. His beloved dog Sadie, numerous other family members and many friends. A Celebration of Mike’s life will be held at a later date in Callaway, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family. 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.
“Jean” Luella Jean Woodbury
Luella “Jean” Woodbury, 93, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on February 11, 2020. Born January 25, 1927 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Samuel and Doris Hawkins. Jean had two sons, Thomas Detore and Daniel Detore, with first husband Dominick Detore. On August 8, 1980, she married the love of her life, Duncombe “Woody” Woodbury in California, where they resided for many years. Jean had a passion for animals, photography and traveling. Jean is survived by her son, Tom (Eileen) Detore of Columbia, Missouri; daughter-in-law Rebecca Detore of Lincoln, Nebraska; granddaughters Jennifer (Devin) Reinke and Shelley (Chad) Lyon, both of Lincoln, Nebraska; brother Lynn (Valerie) Hawkins, of De Smet, South Dakota; and sister-in-law Joan Hawkins of Watertown, South Dakota. She is also survived by four great grandsons, many nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Jean is preceded in death by her parents, husband Woody, son Daniel, and brothers Clayton Hawkins and Donald Hawkins. Private family memorial service to be held at a later date. Memorials are requested to Hearts United for Animals of Auburn, Nebraska. For condolences, please fill out 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.
George P. Wagner
George P Wagner, born February 1940 in Chicago, passed away peacefully January 2020 in Lincoln NE, with his daughters holding his hands. George, after graduating from Loyola Academy, 1958 and the Illinois Institute of Technology, 1962, joined the Navy, serving aboard the USS Chicago during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, George began a lifelong career as an engineer with Commonwealth Edison until his retirement in 2005. George loved, in no particular order: bowling, bad puns, good bourbon and stamp collecting. He was a member of many Philatelic societies and won several medals for exhibits he put together. George is survived by his two daughters: Karen (James Lafler) Wagner, Anne Wagner, his granddaughters, nephews, niece and cousins. Memorial services are being planned for both Lincoln, NE and Chicago, IL, with details to come. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking memorial donations be made in George’s name to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. https://www.michaeljfox.org/donate. For condolences, please fill out 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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