All Obituaries

Zyiah Rekela was born on December 29, 2012 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to Dametrica and Reko Hoskins. She passed away on March 20, 2020 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Zyiah is survived by her parents; Sisters, Zykiria Thomas, Zykiah Curtis, Zyion Thomas & Amaya Smith all of Lincoln, NE; One Nephew, Roman Thomas of Lincoln, NE; Rekyla and Reko Hoskins, Jr. of Southhaven, MS; Grandparents, Willie Love of Clarksdale, MS and Jerry (Mary) Garner both of Webb, MS; Aunts, Avis Liner and Romekia Thomas...

Aubriona Renee Lambert was born on December 4, 1989 and passed away on March 19, 2020. She grew up in the loving care of her mother, Sunny Lambert and with the ever-present support of her younger sister, Jennah Duncan.  Her survivors on her mother's side include her beloved grandfather, Thomas Gould, her uncle Troy and aunt Jodi Gould, parents of her cousin Elli, her uncle Jason Gould and second cousins Angie Bryan, Douglas Jennings and Jennifer Jennings. Her survivors on her...

Marilyn Bliss Jones, born Jan. 20,1938 in West Orange, New Jersey, passed away on  Monday, March 15, 2020.    She was the daughter of Robert Winton and Ethel Anne Hallett who predeceased her.   She was married to C. Edward Jones in 1966 and moved to  Wellesley, MA where he taught at MIT. Marilyn graduated from the University of Delaware in 1960 with a bachelors degree in Education.  She taught school in Summit, and Montclair N.J.  and worked for...

James, better known as Jimmy, was a funny, easy-going, fun-loving guy who enjoyed the adventures of life in it’s fullest traveling this country.  He enjoyed his family, music, fishing, and camping.  He was a loving dad, one of six siblings, a caring grandfather of three grandchildren, and was a Private First Class in the U.S. Army.  After he left high school, he worked construction in Omaha.  He married in his mid twenties and he and his wife moved to Lincoln. ...

Bao Minh Nguyen 37, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020. He was born in Lincoln at Saint Elizabeth hospital on February 17th, 1983 to Thuy Thi Nguyen. Bao graduated with his high school diploma from Lincoln High School in 2002. He went on to graduate in 2006 with an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Purdue University Global formally known as Kaplan University. Bao was widely regarded by his family and friends as someone who was always willing to lend a...

Christel (Chris) Tressler, 76, of Lincoln, passed away March 5, 2020. Born to Fritz and Rosa (Hinkel) Diener on October 4, 1943 in Pirmasens, Germany. Chris enjoyed knitting and crocheting in her younger years. She was an animal rescuer, wine lover and avid gardener. She is survived by her husband, Robert; daughters, Corinna J. Tressler (Randy Cook), Lisa (Jamey) Wiese; brother, Friedrich (Gerda) Diener; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, brothers and sister and many fur...

IN LOVING MEMORY Dr. Donald James Ediger November 22, 1944 - March 3, 2020 Dr. Donald James Ediger, son of John J. Ediger and Elizabeth (Quiring) Ediger, was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters and the only one of the eight born in a hospital. Known by    relatives as “Jim,” he grew up in Hampton, Nebraska and attended Hampton Public Schools. He was active in sports, playing basketball and running track. During the summers he farmed alongside his...

Rodney Lee Scott, 59, of Lincoln passed away peacefully on March 1, 2020. Born to Harry & Hazel Scott on November 8, 1960 in Beatrice Nebraska. Rod graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School with the class of 1979. He enjoyed playing pool, darts and riding motorcycles. Rod is preceded in death by his father Harry. He is survived by his Mother, Hazel;  Sister, Deb (Al) Wall and Nephews, Matt Wall and Steve Wall. Cremation has taken place. No services will be held. 

Stephen Lee Sandstedt, 74, of Renton, WA, passed away in Lincoln, NE on Sunday, March 1, 2020.  Steve was born September 24th, 1945 in San Francisco, CA to Wilmer “Bill” and Vella Mae “Vel” Sandstedt.  He grew up in Omaha, NE and graduated from Benson High School.  While in high school, Steve met his wife of 54 years, Daisy (Meissner), and followed in his father’s footsteps going to work in the wholesale furniture business.  After...

Catherine Elaine Jenks, 83, of Bennet, passed away on February 28, 2020.   A Celebration of Catherine's Life will be held on Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11am at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home, 5200 R Street Lincoln, NE