All Obituaries

Donald L. Heyen, 67, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Tabitha Journey House in Lincoln, Nebraska. Funeral service is 11:00 am, Monday, January 20, 2020, at Elevate Church, 8251 Pioneers Blvd. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Lincoln Family Funeral Care, 5844 Fremont St. Memorials can be directed to his family for a later designation. Donald was born September 8, 1952, in Beatrice, Nebraska, the son of Leo David and Bernice Marie (Imig)...

Kirk LeRoy Ehrlich was born December 24, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Darrell “Duke” and Opal (Kroese) Ehrlich. He died January 12, 2020, in Lincoln. Kirk grew up in Lincoln with his parents and four siblings. After completing high school at Lincoln East he joined the Navy, where he served as a Hospital Corpsman Third Class (HM3). Upon leaving the Navy he joined the Nebraska National Guard as a Combat Medical Specialist, eventually earning the rank of Staff Sergeant. He also...

Harold G. Fahrenholz, also known as Sam, was born November 16, 1932 in Syracuse, Nebraska. He was the oldest child born to his parents, Rudolf and Bertha Fahrenholz. He passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Bryan Hospital at the age of 87. Sam went to Syracuse elementary school and graduated from Syracuse high school. He enlisted in the United States Army with some of his high school buddies in 1953. The Korean War was coming to a close just before he finished basic training. He was...

Mary Marvel Cawley July 23, 1923 ~ January 8, 2020 Mary passed away as an Alzheimers patient that erased all memory that defined her glorious journey on this planet. She leaves behind her husband, Jay and 3 children, Michael, Jan and Timothy and one grand daughter, Abigail and countless nieces and nephews. The word LOVE epitomizes her entire life from her birth in Detroit, Michiganto her final moments in Tabitha hospice while in Country House in Lincoln, NE. She loved everyone and never...

Anthony E. Boutin, 74, of Lincoln, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019. He was born to Margaret (Ingels) Boutin on July 17, 1945 in Long Beach, California. He is survived by his son; Shawn (Monica) Bowers, grandchildren; Amber Michael, Sophia Bowers. Memorials may be given to the American Disabled Vets.

Benjamin Russell Hinds, son of Maxine (Morgan) and Walton Hinds of Madisonville, Texas passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019, in Lincoln Nebraska. Ben is preceded in death by both parents. He is survived by a son, Benjamin Baker Hinds and granddaughter Hartley, his brother Greg(Alvin, TX), along with several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by loved ones including Melissa and Dennis Isbrandtsen (children, Ashley, Cameron, and Mariah), Katie and Jason Schroder (daughter, Madelyn),...

Catherine L. Francisco, 83, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019, at her home. Funeral service is 11:00 am, Friday, December 27, 2019 at Calvary Community Church, 4400 N 1st Street, with visitation beginning at 9:00 am until service time. Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Park. Lincoln Family Funeral Care is handling arrangements. Memorials can be directed to her family for a later designation. Catherine was born September 19, 1936 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Lawrence and...

Calvin E. Murray, 94, of Lincoln, NE passed away at his home on December 19, 2019 surrounded by his family. Calvin was born March 13, 1925 to Ada & Edward Murray in Nehawka, Nebraska He joined the US Army on July 11, 1944 and defended his country in WWII. He married Alice (Sue) Price in 1952. He worked for Sears for many years before retiring. Calvin enjoyed fishing, playing pitch and cheering for the Huskers. He is survived by his son, Bruce Murray; daughter, Cathy Vansickle; 4...

  Jeremy D. Nielson, 24, of Lincoln, passed away on December 18, 2019 after a lifelong struggle with asthma. He is a hero and will continue to bless others as he will save many lives as a proud organ and tissue donor. He was born on June 3, 1995 in Ogallala, NE to Vicki Torres & Matt White. He resided in Lincoln, NE the majority of his life and was baptized at Christ’s Place at a young age and participated in the youth group there often. He graduated from Lincoln Southwest...

Pat L. Wendt, 77, of Lincoln, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Pat was born to Lt. Col. George and Rita Pieper in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey on September 12, 1942. She grew up in the air force but considered Lincoln her home. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and the University of Nebraska. After teaching at LPS and working in the School of Biological Sciences at UNL, she spent the rest of her career as co-owner of Bluestem Books. She was a...