All Obituaries

Dorothyann was born to Jessie and Roy Miller in Chadron, Nebraska on December 16, 1927. She was the first of two children, and was followed by her sister Shirley in 1929. The Miller girls were inseparable and spent their early lives in the towns of Chadron and Alliance, Nebraska. As a young woman, Dorothyann took a job at a drug store soda fountain, where she discovered she loved serving people and became interested in medicine. She convinced her parents to allow her to attend the...

Oanh Thi Tong, 24, passed away on July 29th, 2020 at Bryan East in Lincoln. She was born to Hung Tong and Loan Duong in Vietnam. Oanh graduated from Lincoln North Star High School in 2016. Oanh came to the United States in 2013 with her parents. She is the only child in the family. With her hard work and determination, she learned English and helped her parents with all the interpretations for medical appointments and anything that involves important documents. Oanh was also a member of the...

Barb graduated from Hastings High School, moved to Lincoln and attended Lincoln School of Commerce. Upon graduation from Lincoln School of Commerce, she began her one and only job with State Farm Insurance. Over the course of 42 years, Barb participated in many State Farm activities, including the State Farm women’s softball team and volunteering in the annual city paint a-thon, Bike Rodeos and blood drives. Most important about her State Farm career are the countless number of...

Kevin Charles “KC” West, 54, of Lincoln, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at his home. Born March 11, 1966 in Lincoln, NE to Mary Ann & Lawrence “Bud” West. KC was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Marissa (Derek) Landers; Grandchildren, Camrynn, Zach, Ella and Beau; Sisters, Kellie Schoon & Kathleen (Ron) West; Niece, Kelsey Schoon & Nephew, Corey Schoon. Celebration of KC’s Life, Saturday, August 8, 2020 at...

Amy L. Ondrak, 51, of Lincoln, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She was born on August 31, 1968 to Charles Jacobson and Mary Marshall. Amy enjoyed crafts and playing cards. She loved her family deeply, especially her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Timothy (Misty) Ondrak; grandchildren, Breckin, Brielle; fiancé, Duane Kage; stepparents, Bill (Linda) Haynes, 4 brothers, 4 sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Jacobson and Mary Marshall; brother,...

Trish Ranae Vasa November 29, 1979 ~ July 17, 2020 Trish Ranae Vasa, 40, of Bennet, passed away July 17, 2020. Born November 29, 1979 in Nebraska City to Ronald Ervin and Patsy Barbee. Trish was a selfless person. She would help you out in a heartbeat even if she had her own stuff going on. She had the most beautiful soul; she was a rare kind of person and were all lucky that she touched our hearts in some kind of way while she was here on earth. Trish enjoyed many things, taking family...

DeLoris McGinnis, 88, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2020, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. She was born to Jerry and Ethel (Ilg) Kubik on a farm near Valparaiso, Nebraska. DeLoris attended Lane Country School and Valparaiso schools, graduating from Valparaiso High School in 1948. Shortly after graduation she moved with her parents to a farm near Hickman, Nebraska. She worked as a secretary to the adjuster at the state auto claim department. On October 6, 1951, Deloris was united in...

Frank S. Dougherty, 87, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at The Monarch in Lincoln. Born August 6, 1932, in Omaha, NE to Frank and Edith (Stake) Dougherty Sr. He graduated from Omaha Tech with the class of 1950. Frank served in the U. S. Navy in the Korean Conflict. He married Margaret Rohrig on December 23, 1954, in Omaha, NE. Frank retired from Northern Natural Gas. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Cotner Lodge #297, and Order of the Eastern Star Columbia Chapter #275....

Clifton Neal Foster, 86, passed away July 8, 2020. He was born February 27, 1934, in Benedict, Nebraska.  Clifton was the youngest of the eight children of Gertrude and John Foster. After serving in the army at the end of the Korean War, Cliff attended Nebraska Wesleyan University for a Bachelor of Science in Physics.  He received his Masters degree and a Doctorate of Education from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.  His passion for learning, conveying...

Lorn J. Engquist, 62, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at his home. Born March 11, 1958, in Omaha, NE to Spencer and Lois (Danner) Engquist. He graduated from Platte Valley Academy in Shelton, NE with the class of 1976. Lorn married Barbara Hamilton in 1998. He owned and operated Lincoln Hardwood Floor Service in Lincoln, NE. Lorn is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Nickolas Engquist and Ivybelle Engquist all of Lincoln, NE; sister,...