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Michael J. Vanos

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[December 23, 2020]  LINCOLN - Michael J. Vanos, 42, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 14, 2020.

Service:  Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Lincoln   

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Michael J. Vanos, 42, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 14, 2020. Michael was born in Evanston, on August 12, 1978 to John Vanos and Anastasia (Demertzis- Vanos) Behrends.

He is survived by his mother, Stacie; brothers Jimmy and George (Taylor) Vanos; and his son, John “Johnny” Vanos of Lincoln his aunt Cathy Demertzis; cousins Tolis (Heidi), Steven, Effie Demertzis of Wake Forest, North Carolina; his nieces and nephews Zaylie, Kinzley, Niko, Taso, Demetri, Eleni, and Victoria; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins in Greece. He is preceded in death by his father, John; stepfather, Bernard “Bernie” Behrends; and his grandparents; Apostolos and Efrosini Demertzis and Georgia and Michael Salvanos.

Michael loved listening to music, collecting baseball cards, cars (especially his beloved Mustang), and cooking. He enjoyed being around people and never met a stranger. He was loved by everyone that had the honor to know him and had the most infectious smile and laugh.

Above all, Michael fiercely loved his family, especially his son Johnny who was his entire world. Michael cherished every single moment he spent with him. They were the best of friends and were found often watching movies or playing video games together.

A private burial service will be held for the immediate family with a Celebration of Life to be held at a later date.

Services are entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln.

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