Joshua D. Vossler- President of Wyuka since 2024, Vice President from 2021 to 2024 and a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with Wyuka Funeral Home since 2017. Joshua is a Lincoln native who graduated from Southeast High School. He served as a Sheriff’s Deputy for seven years before pursuing a career as a Funeral Director. Joshua graduated from DMACC with a degree in Mortuary Science. Joshua finds great satisfaction, both professionally and personally, in serving others. He is honored to have the opportunity to play a part in paying tribute to the lives of those who have passed, as well as helping loved ones through a difficult time. Joshua’s ability to connect with an audience and form personal relationships naturally lend itself in his field. In his free time, Joshua enjoys reading, gardening and spending time with his family. Contact Joshua at jvossler@wyuka.com.
Chloe A. Biester- Chloe was born and raised in Lincoln, NE and graduated from Lincoln East High School in 2014. She graduated from mortuary school at Kansas City Kansas Community College in 2017. Chloe’s career in funeral service began at a very young age. She loved going to work with her father, Todd, helping him with funerals and visitations. In high school, she worked at a funeral home as a night receptionist and assisted with services on the weekends. Chloe quickly grew a passion for helping families during their time of need. When not working, Chloe enjoys spending time with family and friends, scuba diving, throwing darts, live music, and attending comedy shows. In 2024, she is set to marry her fiancé, Johnny. The couple shares the joy of owning three dogs together: a husky named Dexter, as well as two Great Pyrenees named Ginny and MoMo. Contact Chloe at cbiester@wyuka.com.
Briana L. Boner- Briana is originally from Council Bluffs, IA but moved to Lincoln in 2015. She attended Des Moines Area Community College for Mortuary Science and graduated in 2022. Prior to entering the funeral service industry, Briana worked as a Police Officer and Crime Scene Investigator, which is what brought on her passion to help people. In her free time, she loves attending concerts, cooking, is a TV/movie buff, and has a new found obsession of gardening since moving to an acreage. Briana is married to Shawn and they have 3 beautiful dogs: a German Shepherd named Mattis, a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Dexter, and a Dutch Shepherd named Thena. Contact Briana at bboner@wyuka.com.
Family Service Representatives
Our staff members are ready to address any and all questions and concerns regarding funeral and cremation pre-planning, as well as helping with the selection of cemetery property and memorials.
Michael B. Williams- Administrative/Sales Manager since 2024, President of Wyuka from 2008 to 2024 and Funeral Director since June of 2006. Mike attended University of Nebraska at Kearney and earned his degree from Cypress Community College in Cypress, California. Mike was born and raised in Ord, Nebraska. He has worked as a Funeral Director since 1986. Contact Mike at mwilliams@wyuka.com
Dale Sutter– Received his Bachelors Degree from Northwest University and his Masters Degree from Assembly of God Theological Seminary. He has been working in family service since June 1995. Dale also serves as a Minister for families at Wyuka as well as pastoring at Christian Life Church. Contact Dale
Stephanie Springer– Joined the Wyuka Staff as a Family Service Representative in 2021. Born and raised in Lincoln, she graduated from Pius X in 2012 and studied Psychology in college. In her free time, she enjoys going on travel excursions with her family, boating, and spending time at home with her inquisitive greyhound and entitled cat. Contact Stephanie
Judi Peters– Joined the Wyuka Staff as a Family Service Representative in 2024. Born and raised in Omaha, NE. Earned her Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Radiologic Technologies. Judi has been helping and educating families understand the process and importance of Advanced Funeral and Cemetery Planning since 2015. Helping families is a true passion of her’s. When she is not at Wyuka helping families, she spends her time bike riding, traveling to the next adventure, and spending time outdoors. She also volunteers’ in community events as often as possible. Contact Judi
Office Staff
Kathy Clark-Klein- Administrative Assistant 2010-2024. Administration Director 2024-current. Kathy attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln receiving her degree in Business/Investment Management. Kathy was born and raised in Lincoln. When she is not at Wyuka, she enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with her grandchildren and her adopted rescue pets.
Deb Calfee- Joined the Wyuka staff in March of 2015. Deb was born in Wymore, Nebraska and raised in Lincoln where she graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. She retired from Cushman Motors in 2001 after 32 years in the Marketing Office. Deb was then employed at Gateway Dermatology for 10 years before joining the Wyuka Staff. When not at Wyuka, Deb loves traveling and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Grounds Personnel
- Jim Stevens- Is the Director of the Grounds Department. He has worked for Wyuka Cemetery for over 30 years.
In Loving Memory
Cyndy Ricketts–Cyndy was a caring and dedicated member of Wyuka for over 35 years. Very few people will ever understand the role she has played in Wyuka’s success. She passed away September 25, 2023. Cyndy will always be missed and never forgotten. Her obituary can be viewed HERE.