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Roper & Sons Funeral Home
A Lincoln Institution

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Roper & Sons Funeral Home in Lincoln has a proud history of providing funeral and cremation services since 1901. Providing families with compassionate support and guidance when making funeral arrangements is what we do best. Whether you are planning a traditional funeral, or a memorial tribute at a later time, our caring team is here to help you.

Grief Support
Multiple Locations
Custom Services
OVER 120 YEARs
Online memorials
Livestreams
RESPONSIVE
Compassionate

Obituaries & Services

  • Memorial Services

Helen L. Bley

  • Monday, March 23 at 11:00 AM
  • Waverly Chapel
1/15
  • Funeral Service

Monte Draper

  • Wednesday, March 25 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
2/15
  • Memorial Services

Julie Anne Williams

  • Thursday, March 26 at 10:30 AM
  • Christ United Methodist Church
3/15
  • Funeral Service
  • Livestream

Cathryn “Cathy” E. Linscott

  • Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
4/15
  • Memorial Services

Lori Jones

  • Thursday, March 26 at 11:00 AM
  • Good Shepherd Presbyterian
5/15
  • Funeral Service

Russell John Reckewey

  • Thursday, March 26 at 3:00 PM
  • South Chapel
6/15
  • Funeral Service

Mary Heim

  • Friday, March 27 at 10:30 AM
  • St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
7/15
  • Memorial Services

Don L. Pitts Jr.

  • Friday, March 27 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
8/15
  • Memorial Services

Rueben A. Krenke

  • Friday, March 27 at 1:00 PM
  • Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church
9/15
  • Celebration of Life

Lonnie D. Eschliman

  • Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 AM
  • South Chapel
10/15
  • Celebration of Life

Richard J. “Dick” Hove

  • Saturday, March 28 at 2:00 PM
  • South Chapel
11/15
  • Celebration of Life

Janet Joyce (Maxwell) Swedburg

  • Sunday, March 29 at 12:00 PM
  • Axtell Community Center
12/15
  • Funeral Service

Dennis Lee Smith

  • Monday, March 30 at 10:30 AM
  • South Chapel
13/15
  • Memorial Services

Jessie Elizabeth O’Neil

  • Thursday, April 09 at 10:30 AM
  • Tabitha Chapel
14/15
  • Celebration of Life

LaNita Eleanor Krause

  • Saturday, April 18 at 11:00 AM
  • Faith Westwood UM Church
15/15
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From our Clients

The staff at Roper and Sons were very helpful in planning the funeral service for my husband. They listened to what we would like to have done and they also made some suggestions that were very helpful. They took time with us to plan the service and did not rush us along.

—Vicki B.

News and Events

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Building Community Through Connection

We’re dedicated to supporting families and strengthening the Lincoln community. We have always believed that caring for families doesn’t end when the service is over—it’s about supporting them through grief and through life.

  • By Roper and Sons
  • Mar 23, 2026
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Care That Goes Further

At Roper & Sons, we believe our role goes far beyond the funeral. We take a thoughtful approach in how we can best support families throughout the planning process so they don’t have to manage every detail in the midst of grief.

  • By Roper and Sons
  • Feb 20, 2026
flowers for funeral

Preplanning Your Funeral: Make It Part of Your 2026 Resolutions

We help individuals and families understand how preplanning is about being prepared, thoughtful, and caring for the people you love.

  • By Roper and Sons
  • Jan 22, 2026
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Grief Support

We understand that grieving doesn’t end after the service. We offer Aftercare for grief support as you process and heal from your loss.

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