Tom was a fun, goofy, loving guy who could make anyone smile. People often comment how he was able to make them laugh in any situation and he always had fun nicknames for the people he was around most. He was part owner of the paint business, Four Seasons Paint, for over 30 years and ended his professional career as a Custodial Supervisor for LPS at Meadow Lane Elementary where he was loved and appreciated by all the faculty and students.

He loved hanging out with his family, watching the Kansas City Chiefs play, spoiling his two golden retrievers and going for drives out in the country with his wife. He also enjoyed playing golf and baseball.

Tom would do anything for anyone and rarely put his needs before anyone else’s.

Tom is survived by his wife Rhonda; children Nicholas (Jamie), Taylor (Beans A.K.A Adam) and Shane; sisters Connie, Carol and Linda; grandchildren, Jaxen, Caden, Remy, Reese, Leo and Iris and numerous family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and LaVerne and brother Richard, Jr.

A Rosary will be held on Friday, April 26th at 10:00AM at St. John’s Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St, Lincoln, NE 68505. A Funeral Mass will follow the Rosary at 10:30AM at the church. Floral arrangements will be accepted by the family, please send these to the church. Memorials may be donated to Make-A-Wish Foundation. The service will be Livestreamed HERE.

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Retired Pastor Ray L. Norris, age 77, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2024 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was born on February 18, 1947, in Superior, Nebraska to Ray E. and Barbara (Gates) Norris. Ray was a devout clergyman in the United Methodist Church and touched many lives during his years of ministry.

In his youth, Ray enjoyed spending time relaxing with his father and son along with countless friends. You could find him fishing, golfing, pheasant hunting or cruising around town. As a young man, he loved the time he spent as a radio DJ in his hometown of Superior, NE and had a real knack for auctioneering. When Ray received his calling to the ministry, most of his fulfillment was found in the mission work he was continuously orchestrating. Youth group mission trips, jail ministry, leading his devout followers on several trips to the Holy Land and working with the Salvation Army in disaster relief, to name just a few. Above all, Ray enjoyed making anyone he could, laugh. With true compassion and unmatched empathy for all of God’s children, his ability to guide an individual’s spirit and heart towards the love of the Lord was his ultimate gift. In the later years of his service, he found a true calling in funeral ministry. Helping lay to rest the loved ones of countless families. Above all, his message has always remained steadfast; The doors to the house of the Lord are to always remain open to any and every soul that desires to receive the all-encompassing love of Christ’s embrace.

Ray is survived by his wife, Maggie Norris; daughters Michelle (Fred) Perez and Amanda ‘Mandi’ Norris; grandsons James Stacken, Justin McCurdy, and Jacob Norris; granddaughters Hope (Travis) Weis and Riley Burton; great-grandchildren Aiden and Carter Stacken; sister-in-law Kathy (Nick) Eberspacher; nephew Andrew Eberspacher; special family members Matt and Katie Burton; and many other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Barbara Norris; son Brent Allen Norris; and grandparents Otis and Vida Norris.

Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Lakeview United Methodist Church, 230 Capitol Beach Blvd. in Lincoln with Pastor Hollis Patterson officiating. A reception will be held after the memorial service. Inurnment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery in Seward, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to the family for future designations.

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Cynthia B. Humann, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 5, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on January 8, 1957, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Eldor and Leona Baden.

Cynthia’s life was a testament to love, dedication, and service to others. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother, Steven. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband, Richard Humann, whom she married on October 11, 1980, her daughters Laura (Patrick) Ona and Rachel Humann, her son Steven (Shaina) Humann, and her six adored grandchildren: Henry, Hazel, Harvey, Grayson, Benjamin, and Weston. She is also survived by her brothers David (Deloris), Mike (Susie), and Tom (Connie) Baden, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Cynthia graduated from Benson High School in Omaha in 1975 and went on to earn her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1979. Throughout her career, she excelled in various roles, including as an accountant with Conoco Oil in Ponca City, Oklahoma, and Centel Corporation in Lincoln, Nebraska. She also dedicated herself to raising her three young children before re-entering the workforce as a bookkeeper at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Lincoln and later as the bookkeeper and retail manager at Finke Gardens. Her final career chapter was with Triumph Home Health Care until her retirement in July 2022.

Beyond her professional achievements, Cynthia’s true passion lay in volunteering and nurturing her community. She served as a Girl Scout leader, volunteered at her church, and dedicated her time to Randolph Elementary School, where she was a familiar face in various capacities. Cynthia’s generosity extended to her hobbies, which included reading, gardening, crafts, attending plays and musicals with her family, participating in women’s bible study and book clubs, walking, playing cards, singing in the church choir, and playing bells in the bell choir at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. She was also an avid traveler who completed the Passport Travel Program.

A funeral service to celebrate Cynthia’s life will be held on April 12, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 1200 S. 40th Street, Lincoln, followed by a luncheon. A private internment with family will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

Cynthia B. Humann will be remembered for her unwavering love, boundless kindness, and profound impact on all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy of compassion and service will continue to inspire generations to come.

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April 25, 1939 – March 4, 2024

Sharon Lynn Brown was born on April 25, 1939 in Washington State and passed away on March 4, 2024 at Legacy Assisted Living in Lincoln, Nebraska.  She was 84 years old.  She is survived by her children: daughter Constance Yarbrough and husband Scott Yarbrough; daughter Christine Shour and husband Richard Shour; son Andrew Brown and his partner Jill Schurr; granddaughter Estelle Agena and her partner Joe Hasan; grandson Nolan Agena, great-granddaughter Amelia Agena-Hasan, great-grandson Alistair Agena-Hasan and nieces, nephews and many cousins.  She is preceded in death by her parents Roland and Ruth Abrams, her brother Ronald Abrams, sister-in-law Geraldine Abrams, husbands Richard Thomas and Gary Brown.

She graduated from Elmwood High School in 1957.  She never met a bully she wouldn’t confront or a “no trespassing” sign that she wouldn’t defy.  She was a snake handler, a plant whisperer, a reader, a Nebraska Volleyball girls’ fan and an ice cream lover.  She was the imagination behind the invention of the salt sucker for those of you with high blood pressure so you can eat all the salt you want with no consequences.  She was a Petunia-lovin’, tomato juice drinkin’, Messiah singin’, Pioneer Park visitin’, zoo lovin’, Louis Nizer readin’, nippers collectin’, tiny silverware usin’, onesie wearin’, amaryllis-buyin’ great grandmother.  She was a Republican when young and a Democrat later in life.  She was a traveler: Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Monaco, Jamaica, the Bahamas and all over the US.  She loved to drive. Her favorite job was as a travelling saleswoman selling aerial photographs.  She worked in the Nebraska State Legislature, as a secretary, selling shoes at Dillard’s, at Elegant Optics selling eyeglasses and on countless political campaigns.

The funeral service for Sharon Brown is scheduled for March 28, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home and Cemetery, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510.  Sympathy cards may be sent to: Christine Shour, 21650 Plum Creek Drive, Gretna, NE 68028.

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Irvene was born on October 4th, 1928 in Cedar Creek NE to Irven and Ethel Meisinger.

She grew up on the family farm and often spoke about her experiences with life on the farm. She gained a love for animals and outdoors that became part of her core. As she moved into her 90’s she attributed her longevity and good health to being a “farm girl”.

She met Boyd Group in High School and they quickly found love. They were married in Kansas on October 22, 1946. They began their long life together settling in Lincoln NE. There they had 2 sons Larry (Penuel) Group and Michael (Becky) Group. Irvene graduated from Southeast Community College in 1984 and worked for many years with Lincoln Public Schools as a Cafeteria Manager. Her ability to express love through food was something special that everyone around her knew well.

As a family, many summers were spent at their cabin outside Ashland enjoying their lake community. When Boyd passed in 1996, she stayed active finding peace with her friends at their Wednesday afternoon pie and coffee gatherings. This continued throughout her life. She enjoyed cooking, baking, sewing, crocheting, gardening, but most of all family. She adored having family around and you could never stop by without being offered coffee or tea. She was lucky to see her family grow from having 2 sons to 4 granddaughters, Lacey (Tony), Holly (Dan), Jennifer and Alison (Scott); 5 great-grandsons, Drake (Haley), Tyson, Dalton, Keithen and Brycen; 5 great-granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Chance, Twila, Sage and Ruby; and 1 great-great-granddaughter Maeve. She stayed busy attending school functions with grandchildren, get-togethers, and holidays where she would make more food than could be eaten, and traveling. She went on many vacations and even made it to Europe.

She spent the last years with her loyal dog Misty who was always by her side or on her lap. Her love of animals and farm girl mentality never faltered.
Irvene passed at home on February 11th, 2024. She was 95 years, 3 months, and 11 days old.

She was preceded in death by her Husband Boyd, her parents Ethel and Irven, brother Tom, sister-in-law Dorthy, and Great-Grandson Devin.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Rudge Chapel in Wyuka Cemetery in Lincoln. Visitation 1 hour prior. Memorials to the family for future designations.

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Terry James Fletcher beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and husband of Branson, Missouri, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 88.

Terry graduated from Omaha Tech High School in 1953. After graduation, Terry enlisted into the Coast Guard where he served actively from 1953 to 1957, becoming an Electrician’s Mate Third Class in 1955 and was honorably discharged in 1961. We cherish the service he provided. On December 26, 1953 Terry married his high school sweetheart Virginia Hering. They had four children. After the marriage ended Terry married Armiltia (Millie) Neuhaus. She had two children he adopted. Terry and Millie made cross country trips in their camper and joined a camping group. They settled in Branson, MO. Millie passed away in 2013. Terry married JoAnne Graham and they made their home in Branson, MO. Terry worked for the U.S. Postal Service in both Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska from 1957 until retiring as the Manager of Maintenance in 1992. As a hobby, he owned several businesses throughout his life such as a go-kart track, bait shop, ice cream shop, and a rental condo. Terry was an electrician by trade and a wizard engineer due to his thirst for knowledge of how things worked and making things work.

Terry will be remembered for his selfless giving, seeing the good in everyone, having a positive attitude, being supportive, happy all the time, considerate loving heart, and giving of himself. Terry loved to whistle. He played accordion and harmonica. Terry loved playing cards, board games, cribbage, the Huskers, hockey, cars, outdoors, dancing, being Santa, Saturday morning cartoons, late night Creature Feature on Saturday nights, and traveling. Terry enjoyed going to restaurants and tourist attractions in Branson with all visitors. Terry lived life to the fullest. But his biggest love was spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed and we appreciate all the memorable times and milestones forever.

Terry is survived by his wife JoAnne Fletcher, Branson, MO: daughter Deborah Avey (Kevin), Lincoln, NE; daughter Cindy Fletcher, Gretna, NE; son Scott Fletcher (Dawn), Irwin, IA; son Brad Fletcher, Omaha, NE; daughter Amy Fletcher, Omaha, NE; son Scott Edward Fletcher (Elise); Austin, TX; bonus daughter Sandra Hatfield (Donald), Omaha, NE; special niece Stephanie Hering, Omaha, NE; stepson Ted Graham (Nadine); Canyon, TX; stepdaughter Sheila McHenry (Edward), Farmington, NM: many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Armiltia (Millie) Fletcher; first wife, Virginia Fletcher; mother and stepfather Evelyn and Paul Slinkard; father Cecil Fletcher; grandparents Ethel and Walter Roth; grandson Tom Fletcher; greatgrandson Toby Schleimer; great-grandson Jake Fletcher; special nephew Kevin Hering.

Graveside service with military honors to be held at Wyuka Cemetery on Friday, February 16, 2024 at 10:00am. Section 47, Lot 151.

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Jean D. Larkins, age 91 of Lincoln, NE, passed away on January 8, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born on January 11, 1932 to Carl and Dorothy (Scharton) Imig in Lincoln. She married the love of her life, Ernest F. Larkins, on September 4, 1951 and they were blessed with three children, Michael, Cheryl, and Steven.

Jean was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Lincoln and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Jean was known to love many things, including music and her Dotson dogs, but her greatest love of all was traveling with her husband, Ernest.

Jean is survived by her two sons, Michael (Carol) Larkins and Steven Larkins, both of Lincoln. She is survived by grandchildren Jamie (Adam) Wessel, Michelle Kvasnicka, Rebecca (TJ) Childress, Heather Larkins, Cody Larkins, and Sarah (Traygan) Mumford. Jean is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ernest, and her daughter Cheryl.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 from 10:00am to 11:00am at Wyuka Funeral Home in Lincoln. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at 11:00am at Wyuka Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery in Lincoln at 1:30pm following the funeral service and luncheon at Wyuka Funeral Home. Memorials can be directed to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children or to the family for future designations.

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Paul Myers departed his loving family on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after a brief illness. He passed peacefully, surrounded by family.

Paul was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on November 5, 1947, to Mason A. and Helen L. (White) Myers. Paul was husband and companion to Sandy, and father to Debra, Troy, and Trent. Paul and Sandy raised their children with love and care in Lincoln, Nebraska. They were happily married for 58 years.

Paul grew up and lived in Lincoln all his life. He attended Lincoln Northeast High School, where he met and fell in love with Sandy Arnold. They both agreed it was love at first sight. They were married on November 2, 1964, in Tallahassee Florida. They graduated from Lincoln Adult Education High School in 1966.

Paul loved bowling, camping, traveling, and birdwatching. In the late 1990s, Paul and Sandy purchased 60 acres near Raymond. The entire family loved to gather at “the farm” for holidays, birthdays, and to fish or canoe. Sleepovers at Grandpa and Grandma’s were a favorite for the grandkids.

After retirement, they made cross-country trips in their camper and joined a camping group. They took a three-week tour of Alaska by plane, train, boat, and auto. They spent several weeks touring Europe. Paris and Rome were Paul’s favorites. He never got to take his long-desired trip to Ireland due to Covid.

He was preceded in death by his wife, mother, and father. He is survived by sister Connie Davis (Ron) of Columbus TX, and children Debra Cosgrove (Jeffrey), Troy Myers (Sandra), and Trent Myers (Holly) all of Lincoln. Paul has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren with another due in April.

Paul’s funeral will be Friday, December 29th at Wyuka Funeral Home at 3600 O Street in Lincoln. The service begins at 10:00 am. Following the formal service, there will be a graveside service at Wyuka Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Wyuka. The service will be live-streamed and can be accessed by a link at Wyuka.com. Visitation with family is Thursday, December 28th at Wyuka Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00 pm.

Please direct memorials to the family for future designation.

To view the livestream click HERE

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