Daniel (Dan) Forrest Wolford
Daniel (Dan) Forrest Wolford, 56, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on August 10, 2023 after an extended battle with IgA Nephropathy, an autoimmune disease that attacks the kidneys, also known as Berger’s disease. Dan graduated from Omaha Central High School and attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, followed by a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from UNL, Dan began his engineering career with the Nebraska Department of Roads as an Engineering Associate responsible for inspecting and collaborating on highway projects. Later, as a Research Associate Engineer, Dan conducted independent research and analyses on roadside safety issues and authored numerous research reports and articles regarding bridge and highway safety, including in peer-reviewed journals and in presentations at local and national industry meetings. As a Design Engineer at HGM, Dan conducted the preliminary and final structural designs on numerous bridges, culverts and pedestrian bridges. In his work at Terra2, Dan served as a Project Manager for geospatial mapping. Dan was a gentle soul with a big heart and an introspective spirit. He had a good sense of humor and a love of animals, particularly his beloved cats, Calvin and Buster. Dan also had a love of nature and the outdoors. He enjoyed cycling on paved urban trails, motorcycling on terrifyingly narrow, steep mountain trails in Colorado and taking spontaneous road (and off-road) adventures. Indoors, Dan played competitive foosball in local clubs and tournaments and took home championship hardware on numerous occasions. Dan also loved history, including that of his own family. He spent years conducting research and gathering archival materials before ultimately creating an extensive film, image and document archive related to Wolford and Lubischer family genealogy. Most of all, Dan was a loving and dedicated son, brother, nephew and uncle to his family and extended family. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Margaret (Lubischer) Wolford of Omaha, NE. Dan is survived by his five siblings, including his twin sister Michele Wolford (Larry Williams) of Lincoln, NE, and four older siblings, John (Janet) Wolford of Nashville, TN, Jim Wolford (Kirsten Hinsdale) of Boston, MA, Lisa Wolford of Plattsmouth, NE, and Cleone (Dave) Levos of Anthem, AZ, as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, his Uncle Charles Wolford of Redondo Beach, CA and Aunt Romaine Lubischer of Omaha, NE. A funeral mass is scheduled on Thursday, August 24, 10 AM at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 6116 Dodge St., Omaha, followed by a burial service at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at 4190 Leavenworth St. in Omaha. A luncheon will follow at noon. Memorials can be made to the American Kidney Fund. 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.
Maxine C. Wilkes
Born on August 3, 1947. Passed away on August 2, 2023. No service information 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.
Donald L. Whitmire
Donald (Don) Lee Whitmire, 95, died in Lincoln on July 23, 2023. Don was born on October 8, 1927, in Sidney, Nebraska, to Austin and Minnie(Seyfang)Whitmire. He grew up as an only child in Sunol, NE. After graduating from high school in Sidney, Don joined the Army. He was stationed in Fort Knox and played in the Army band something he continued to do in college and as a member of the Tehama Shrine. After leaving the Army, Don attended Hastings College where he met Lou Jean Blum of Alma, NE and married in 1951. They lived in Sidney, Alma, Phillipsburg (KS) and back to Alma in 1964 before moving to Lincoln two years ago. Don continued with service to his country in the Kansas National Guard for several years. In Alma, he was a longtime elder of the First Christian Church. Don owned Whitmire’s Appliance that sold and repaired TVs, appliances and other electronics in addition to selling paint and wallpaper. They also owned the town laundromat. Don semi-retired in 1996 after selling his store but stayed active, working there for another decade. Don loved living near the Harlan County Reservoir and spent a lot of time fishing, hunting and boating with family and friends. Don is survived by his wife of 72 years, Lou Jean; daughter Susan Whitmire Brown and son Jon (Linda) Whitmire all of Lincoln; 7 grandchildren Chris Whitmire, Mike (Jessica) Whitmire, Jay (Katie) Brown, Kailee (Matt) Dow, Elly Brown, Austin Whitmire, Ethan Whitmire; 6 great-grandchildren Kaleb, Kaidyn, Hannah, Van, Kendall, Aiden. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Van Whitmire and son-in- law David Brown. Memorial service will be held at Alma Berean Church on September 2 nd at eleven o’clock. Memorials are suggested to be directed to family to purchase a bench along the lake’s Pheasant Ridge Trail walking path in front of their long-time Alma home. 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.
David L. Westling
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) L. Westling, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son on June 18, 2023, at his home in Lincoln, where he was surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Lincoln on February 6, 1954, to Albert and Betty (Richmond) Westling. The third of eight children, he decided to continue the tradition with a big family of his own, with five children – Josh (Carolina), Tori, Matt, Andie, and Abby. And eight grandchildren – Azcia’, Malik, Makhi, Peter, Quinn, Jack, Delaney, and Seamus. Dave joined the US Army in 1971 and served until his honorable discharge in 1974. Shortly after returning home, Dave met the love of his life, Diane (Shanahan), and they were married on September 6, 1975. After the military, Dave worked at BNSF for 40 years before leaving to do his favorite job he ever had – retirement in March 2014. In his retirement, Dave made the best darn ribs you’d ever eat and cooked anything else you could want on his Green Egg, ensuring you’d never leave hungry. Dave enjoyed catching up on all the TV he’d missed over the years, practicing for his time to “come on down” on the Price is Right. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Debbie, his brother Larry, and his brother-in-law Alan. Dave is survived by his brothers and sister, Ernie, Carol (Westling-Toman), Rick, Lonny (Anna), and Danny, as well as his wife, kids, and grandkids. Dave is survived by his brothers and sister, Ernie, Carol (Westling-Toman), Rick, Lonny (Anna), Danny, his sister-in-law Michele, and his wife, kids, and grandkids. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 26, at 10 AM, at Fairview Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will take place at The Isles Pub Social Hall, 6232 Havelock Ave Lincoln, NE 68507, following the graveside. Memorials to the family for future designation. 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.
“Jerry” Jerome E. Werts
Jerome (Jerry) E. Werts, 79 passed away at his home in Lincoln, NE on May 28, 2023. Jerry was born to Charles and Helen (Bolz) Werts on May 3, 1944 in St. Edward, NE. On May 2, 1964 Jerry was married to Linda Kay Mahoney. They had four children Kevin, Kelly, Renee and Kory. In 1977, after the birth of their youngest child Jerry made a mark in the world when he chose to be a stay at home dad. It didn’t take long for the kids to say they liked dad’s fried chicken, spaghetti and creamed cucumbers better than their mother’s. Jerry was a man of few words, but as his grandchildren would attest, he was always “there” – birthdays, weddings, family gatherings, etc. Small children and dogs always gravitated towards him. He always seemed to entertain his grandchildren with his repetitive crazy riddles. He loved the vacations that involved many family members as well as family gatherings at home and going to the casino. Jerry is survived by his wife Linda of Lincoln, NE and his four children Kevin (Peggy) Werts of Lincoln, NE, Kelly (Amy) Werts of Nebraska City, NE, Renee (Jason) Herold of Raleigh, NC, and Kory (Allison) Werts of Papillion, NE, ten grandchildren, Bryce Werts, Blake Werts, Shelby Werts, Kendall Werts, Chloe Anderson, Karsyn Johnson, Payton Carpenter, Kaiden Werts, Owen Werts and Emma Werts and six great-grandchildren Rilynn, Olivia, Natalie, Lochlan, Miles and Jack, sister-in-law Iola Werts of Columbus, NE and brother-in-law Homer Nelson of Genoa, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother Billy Werts, brothers Duane Werts and his wife Donna, Jim Werts and his wife Lois, Denny Werts and his wife Viola, William Werts and sisters Annie Werts, Patricia Nelson and Delores Torson and her husband Art, brother-in-laws James Mahoney, Gerald (Jerry) Mahony and Pat Mahoney and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held at the St. Edward Catholic Church in St. Edward, NE on Wednesday June 7th at 11:00 a.m. Prior to the funeral services, there will be visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mental Health Association of Nebraska www.mha-ne.org or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital www.stjude.org 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.
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