Here's to the Heroes Award 2026

Celebrate the everyday heroes among us.

Here’s to the Heroes

Nominate someone who has made a meaningful impact in our community for the 2026 Here’s to the Heroes Award now through July 15.

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About Us

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

Billy D. Bodfield

1/15

Frank John Hruza

2/15

Raymond R. Goossen

3/15

Julian R. Cortinas

4/15

Ronald “Ron” W. Helsing

5/15

Steven Taylor

6/15

Wendell Pratt

7/15

Margaret Ann Simmons

8/15

Marguerite “Marge” Ragain

9/15

Kim L. Evans

10/15

Roger Allen Ripley

11/15

Erle “Squirrel” Splain

12/15

Lois Dittberner

13/15

Nancy Ann Abraham

14/15

Daniel Swartz

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

Here's to the Heroes

The Power of Kindness: Why Roper & Sons Honors Lincoln’s Everyday Heroes

Roper & Sons’s Here’s to the Heroes Award recognizes kindness, generosity, and compassion that helps make Lincoln a stronger community.

woman holding folded American flag during veteran funeral ceremony

A Meaningful Tribute of Honor, Gratitude, and Remembrance

We’ve had the privilege of caring for hundreds of service members and are committed to ensuring families know about military honors. Learn how we can help when planning a veteran’s funeral.

Memorial Carnation Flowers

A Meaningful Way to Remember This Memorial Day

Placing flowers on a gravesite on Memorial Day and the creation of something meaningful is what inspired our bouquet-making community event.

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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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