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Michael Douglas Yearley

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Michael Douglas Yearley obituary, 1948-2025

BORN

1948

DIED

2025

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Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel - Lincoln

245 North 27th Street

Lincoln, Nebraska

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Nov. 13, 2025

1:00 p.m.

Metcalf Funeral Home

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Michael Yearley Obituary

Michael Douglas Yearley

March 18, 1948 - November 9, 2025

Michael Douglas Yearley, 77, of Lincoln, Neb., passed away November 9, 2025. He was born March 18, 1948 in Valparaiso, Ind. to Alan Richard and Erdice (Lukasiewicz) Yearley.

Michael was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was a member of North American Martyrs Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Lincoln Sky Knights, Entomological Society of America, Eagle Scout, Bee Keeper, Waverly Community Band, and University of Nebraska Lincoln Marching Band.

He is survived by his sons, Patrick (Michaela) Yearley and Christopher Yearley; grandchildren, Mallory Yearley, Connor Yearley, David Yearley; siblings, Charles Yearley, Thomas (Suzanne) Yearley, James (Beth) Yearley, Catherine (Steve) Lucas and Anita (Val) Yearley; along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th Street, Lincoln, Neb. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Metcalf Funeral Home.

Memorials to North American Martyrs Catholic Church.

Condolences online at LincolnAlternativeFuneral.com.

Published by Lincoln Journal Star on Nov. 12, 2025.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Metcalf Funeral Home

245 N. 27 th Street, Lincoln, NE

Nov

13

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Metcalf Funeral Home

245 N. 27 th Street, Lincoln, NE

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4 Entries

Jack Sukovaty

Yesterday

Mike was a good friend and AGR brother. Shared his interest in bugs. Rest in peace.

Heavenly Blossoms Bouquet VASE INCLUDED

Anita Yearley

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T. D.

Yesterday

Thank you for your service in the Guard Mike.

Dave Titterington

Yesterday

Mike was unique, knowledgeable, creative, a good railroader, and a friend. Sorry he´s left us.

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