All Obituaries

John D. Gabelhouse, 73, of Lincoln, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born to Victor and Marjorie (La Farge) Gabelhouse on March 5, 1947 in Lincoln.  John enjoyed racing, fishing, hunting, and hot rods.  He loved spending time with his granddaughter. He was Program Chair and taught Machine Tool Technology at Southeast Community College for over 30 years. John is survived by his son, Mike (Lori); granddaughter, Riley; sisters, Janet Severe, Marcia (Dan) Larkin, 2 nieces, 2...

Lynne was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Fritzie and Web Lueders on April 29th, 1938 and passed away July 27th in Firth, Nebraska. She is remembered by daughters Shelley (Tom) Thorpe, Nan (Charles) Burk, and son Kenny (Lisa) Lightner, six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, sister, Connie (Del) Lutsenhizer.  Lynne graduated from Southwest High School in Kansas City, Kansas as an All-State Golf Champion. She earned both her Bachelor of Science Education and Master of...

Perla Guadalupe Torres-Robles passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at her home. She was born September 13, 2004 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Jose Carlos Torres & Angelica Robles. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her Parents, Siblings, Jose Carlos age 13, Estrella age 10 and Karely age 3 and her Godparents, Jose Juan Robles & Lizeth Hernandez Funeral Mass: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 10AM at Cristo Rey Catholic Church (4221 J Street)  

Rodney Lee Kjolhede, of Wilber, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020. He was born September 2, 1961 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the oldest child of Ronald and Glenda (Novotny) Kjolhede. He lived in Wilber with his fiancé, June Winkler. Rod retired from PSSI after 25 years of service. Since then he tended bar at the Czech’erd Flag Bar in Wilber. Rod enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids. He was an avid fisherman and loved the family vacations to Table Rock...

Mary Kennedy went to her eternal home in heaven on June 30, 2020 surrounded by the love and support of her family. Mary was born on April 3, 1939 to Sylvester and Nellie Robinson in Zion, Illinois. Mary married the love of her life Roy Kennedy Jr. on March 3, 1956 and they were blessed with 6 children. Everyone should strive for a love like theirs. Mary spent her last years in Lincoln, NE living with their daughter Sue. Mary enjoyed spending time with family. She supported her children and...

Daniel Jay Cosson August 29, 1946 ~ June 30, 2020 Daniel Jay Cosson, 73, of Lincoln died June 30, 2020 at his home. Born on August 29, 1946 in Scottsbluff, NE to KJ and Martha Cosson. Dan was an owner of a pivot irrigation business and also was a teacher and preacher in the Lutheran Church.  His life motto was to work hard, play hard, treat life as a gift, and learn to laugh at himself. He loved people. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Karen,...

Edward Mark Anthony Clark August 24, 1974 – June 26, 2020   Ed is survived by his wife, Leslie Jacobe, children, Ariel, Cecily, Lilly, Ethan, and Eli, and mother, Cecila Coulter. Services are planned for later.

Phillip Sean Kirwan, 55, of Lincoln, passed away on May 30, 2020. He was born on July 20, 1964. On his 5th birthday man landed on the moon. On the day of his passing the launch of SpaceX launched for outer space. Phil grew up in Havelock. He had a passion for photography, cooking, sports, and music. He was uncle Phil to many special nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He was known as uncle Phil to many and was loved by all. Phil had many occupations during his life from DJ at local...

Jackie J. (Slepicka) Wells succumbed peacefully on May 25, to the cancer that she fiercely fought for 9 years, surrounded by those she loved, at the home of longtime friends. Jackie was born to Lawrence and LaVerne (Rejcha) Slepicka of rural Crete, Nebraska. She first attended school at the District 3 Country School, after which she finished her Junior High and High School years at the Crete Public Schools.  She was always an avid sports fan and that included the Nebraska...

Margaret R. Holtorf April 30, 1943 ~ May 19, 2020 Maggie was born April 30, 1943, the eleventh of 13 children, to Percy and Marjorie (Sinsel) Foulk of Archer, Nebraska. They named her Margaret Rosanne and she always hated both names, so when the kids nicknamed her Maggie, it stuck. She went to school first at District 14, then at Archer where she graduated from 8th grade, before completing high school in Central City. A talented, musical family, she and siblings, Burt, Denny and Ron formed...