Cynthia Miltner

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Dr. Cynthia A. Knosp Miltner, 70, of Lincoln passed away October 24, 2025. Born February 23, 1955, in Lincoln, NE to Dr. Glen and Frances (Johnson) Knosp.

Cynthia served as organist for Second Church of Christ Scientist for twenty years. She was a member of First Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln Chapter of American Guild of Organists, PEO Chapter DN, Alpha Xi Delta sorority, and Sigma Alpha Iota music fraternity. Cynthia was an accomplished musician having attained her Doctorate in Music Performance from North Texas State University School of Music. She also attended the University of Nebraska School of Music and the University of Cincinnati School of Music.

Family members include her sisters Carolyn Knosp and Mary Catherine Knosp and her nephew Nicholas Knosp, all of Overland Park, KS; aunt Rose Knosp McAleer, The Villages, FL; and many cousins. Preceded in death by her parents and husband Donald W. Miltner, Jr.

Funeral service: 11:00 am Thursday, November 6, 2025, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 400 West G Street, Elmwood, NE.

Visitation with family present from 6-7:30 pm Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 O St. Lincoln.

Memorials to Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Research, The Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation or Elmwood United Methodist Church.

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November5

Visitation

6:00 pm-7:30 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

November6

Funeral Service

11:00 am CST

St. Paul United Methodist Church

400 West G Street, Elmwood, NE

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November 6, 2025

We were so saddened to hear of Cynthia’s passing. Sadly, many years had passed since our last meeting. It would have been wonderful to hear her musical talents. As it happens with many cousins, time and distance had separated our families many years ago. However, memories of sweet Cynthia will forever remain in our hearts.

– Jim & Adrienne Knosp

November 4, 2025

Very sorry about the loss of your sister. We would always stop and talk whenever we saw each other in Lincoln or Elmwood. We started doing that when she was a freshman at UNL and I was in Grad School.

– Eugenia L Bornemeier

October 31, 2025

Peace & comfort to all at this sad time of loss. 🕊️🕯️Sincerely, Carol Meyer 🎹🎵

– Carol Meyer

October 30, 2025

Cynthia enjoyed shopping as well as watching the Husker football and volleyball games. I know she loved her family very much and often talked about the good times she had growing up. She will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

– Mary Ann and Mark Woodward

October 30, 2025

It was with great sadness to read of Cynthia’s passing. Her beautiful smile, exquisite fashion, and laughter, will be missed in our Hy-Vee aisles. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and I hope that in a small way, they help through these trying times. With blessings and prayers, Amy T. Hy-Vee