All Obituaries

Karen passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, peacefully with family surrounding her.  She graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1955.  A creative and adventurous spirit, she raised her children in foreign countries, embracing the arts and cultures of numerous countries and exposing her children to the world.  She was a gifted artist, and she left a legacy of her life's creations.  Karen made friends wherever she went and captivated people with her ability to...

Renee Sue Edelmaier September 19, 1954 – December 27, 2020   Renee Sue Edelmaier, 60, of Lincoln, NE passed away December 27, 2020. She was born September 19, 1954, in Beatrice, NE to Robert and Rosemary (Hier) Bartak. She was a fighter and had an 11-year battle with cancer. Renee worked at Cushman Motor Work as an Office Accountant for 17 years and at Reelquick as a factory worker for 10 years. She is survived by her husband, Robert; mother, Rosemary Bartak; two sisters; and...

Richard “Rick” D. Johnson, 57, of Lincoln, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home. Born to Donald and Sandra (Haack) Johnson on June 26, 1963, in Lincoln. USMC Veteran. Rick graduated from Malcom High School in 1981, Rick enjoyed classic cars, 80’s Hair band music, and WWE Wrestling. He is survived by his daughter, Cheyenne Johnson; sister, Vicky (Warren) Hall; many cousins; and numerous friends. Rick was preceded in death by his parents. A Gathering of...

Earlene Ruth Barney, 71, of Lincoln passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021. She was born on January 28, 1950, in Lincoln, NE to Earle Wesley and Ruth Darlene (Hornung) Grant. Earlene enjoyed cooking, sewing, Husker athletics, and NASCAR. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Dean; children, William L. (Heather) Jurey, Jr.; grandchildren, Ginny (Shawn) Marr, Heather Jurey, Caleb Jurey, Shelby Widhalm,...

Fatimah Jamallah Martin, age 58, returned to Allah on June 14th, 2021 at 7:58pm in Lincoln, Ne.. Fatimah Jamallah Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia on December 23rd, 1962 to her father, Sammy Louis Brown, and mother, Julia Pearl Brown (Robinson). Fatimah is survived by her 4 daughters,         Mrs. Jamallah Stanton (Martin) (husband – Derek L. Stanton Sr.), Deshanellah Fatimah Martin (significant other Joshua Moore), Zakiyyah Shahidah Martin...

David Joseph McClain-Jones, 24, passed away in an automobile accident in Lincoln on May 12. Seriously injured in the accident was his Mother Kristie Jones who  is recovering at home. David's priorities were his family and his music. Growing up David and his siblings spent a lot of time in Colorado with his Nana, Papa, and cousin Logan. David and Logan were best buds for very many years. He met Prudence in high school and from the moment he met her he knew she was his forever. David...

Lincoln resident William “Bill” D. Berg, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 am, Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Concordia Cemetery near Juniata, Nebraska. Military Honors will be provided by the Hastings Honor Guard. In honoring his wish for cremation there is no viewing or visitation. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home in Lincoln, Nebraska is handling arrangements. Memorials may be directed to his family for a later...

Barbara "Bobbie" Morris, 88, of Lincoln, passed away at home on May 30, 2021. Born July 16, 1932 at home in Lushton, NE to R.A. "Shorty" & Marcella (Thomason) Hofmann. Barbara was a longtime member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church. Her career was as a bookkeeper with her last position at Schmid & Assoc where she retired from in 1992. She enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas and California every year to visit friends. She moved into the Legacy Terrace in 2014 and enjoyed...

Ty Van Kieu, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on May 23, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Born in Long An, Vietnam, Ty’s life was devoted to his studies in dharma, gardening, and bringing laughter and joy to all those who knew him. He was born the youngest child among eight children and is survived by his wife, Nghen Pham; daughters, Tuyet Kieu and Tram Kieu; son, Thien Kieu; daughter-in-law, Yen-Nhi Nguyen; and grandson, Benjamin Kieu. From humble beginnings having lived in a temple at an...

Kathleen A. Pepper, 70, of Lincoln, NE, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Tabitha HealthCare in Lincoln, NE. Born September 19, 1950, to Howard C. and Lois I. (Ballard) Bramer in Grand Island, NE. She graduated from Grand Island Senior High School with the class of 1968. Kathleen worked at Oren Countrymen and Chief Industries both in Grand Island, NE and the State of Nebraska Child Services in Lincoln, NE. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Timothy Pepper of Lincoln, NE; sons, Eric...