U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
White - George K., 82, Waverly, died Thursday (5/3/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Partridge, Kan. (9/26/18).
Survivors: son, Robert, Sammamish, Wash.; daughter, Lynn K. White, Waverly; brothers, Bob, Seattle, Doug, Phoenix; seven grandchildren.
Graveside Service: Maple Valley Hobart Cemetery in Washington state at a later date. No visitation. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Williams - Mary Ellen, 85, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/3/2001). Member, Christ the King Catholic Church; Altar Society, church.
Survivors: daughters, Sherry Pecora, Hilton Head Island, S.C., Peggy Goeschel, Lincoln; stepdaughter, Sue Gray, Baytown, Texas; sons, Mike, Lincoln, Willard, Edmond, Okla.; grandchildren, Tammy Sue Anderson, Lincoln, Oak Williams, Colin Williams, Maddie Williams, all Lincoln, Zach DeGarmo, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Kayln Williams, Kyle Williams, Kevin Williams, all Edmond, Okla. Preceded in death by husband, Willard "Weed" Williams. Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Christ the King Catholic Church, Fort Smith, Ariz. Holy Cross Cemetery, Fort Smith. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, with Mass, Fentress Mortuary Chapel, Fort Smith, Ariz. Pallbearers: Bill Pierce, Bruce Bethell, Greg Carber, Oak Williams, Zach DeGarmo, Rick Beauchamp. Memorials to Hospice of Tabitha, 4720 Randolph, Lincoln, (10).
Woodward - Helena Nelson, 96, Melrose, Mass., formerly Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/2/2001) in Stoneham, Iowa. Born, Deadwood, S.D. Moved to Lincoln in 1905; attended UNL. Active member, Westminster Presbyterian Church and boards of Lincoln YMCA, Haymarket Art Gallery, Kappa Delta sorority and Girl Scouts, Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church, Friends of the Melrose Public Library, Community Associates and the Republican Women's Club.
Survivors: daughters, Karen Woodward, Eau Claire, Wis., Greta Friel, Melrose, Mass.; son-in-law, Robert Friel, Melrose, Mass.; grandchildren, Michele Friel Mullen, Belmont, Ryan and Brendan Friel, both of Whitefish, Mont.; nieces; nephews; cousins. Preceded in death by husband W. Warren Woodward, longtime insurance agent in Lincoln.
Memorial services were held May 5 at Melrose Unitarian Church. Carr Funeral Home, Melrose. Memorials to the Lincoln YWCA.
Addis-Mayer - LaVerne T. "Bernie," 90, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/3/2001). Born, Jewell County, Kan., (1/10/11) to Elijah and Lizzy (Blacker) Topliff. Homemaker; retired school teacher, taught in Jewell County. Member, First United Methodist Church, Manhattan; Chapter 132, O.E.S., Denton; Denton Ladies Aid, Denton Methodist Church.
Survivors: husband, Lyle Mayer; nephews, George Yapp, Rockford Yapp, Lewis Topliff; nieces, Joan Howells, Donna Clark, Mary Lou Swanson, Ruth Hobelman. Preceded in death by nephew, Robert Yapp; nieces, Betty Yapp, Virginia Trotter.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Dr. Clarke Mundhenke. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: until services, mortuary. Memorials to Denton United Methodist Church, 9335 W. Third St., Denton, NE 68339 or First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan KS 66502.
Allen - Larry G., 54, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/3/2001). Born, Lincoln (9/9/46) to Maurice and Olga (Allen) Steyer. Member, Catholic Church.
Survivors: mother, Olga, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Glen and Elvera Allen, Richard and Janice Allen, all Lincoln, James and Wilma Allen, Waverly, Robert and Marcella Allen, Valparaiso; sister, brother-in-law, Eleanor Janes and Ivan Benes, Valparaiso; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by father; sister, Marlene.
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Steve Werner. Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael, Bill, and Dennis Allen, Willy Benes, Jim Isaacson, Gary Brown. Honorary pallbearers: Wesley and Darrell Allen. Visitation: until services, mortuary. Memorials to family.
Bauer - Janis N., 82, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/3/2001). Born, Shenandoah, Iowa, (8/7/18) to Henry and Florence (Finley) Adams. Attended MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Ill; UNL. Member, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, UNL; Trinity United Methodist Church; Triniteers.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Marsha K. Mettler, San Diego, Sherry and Donald Herrick, Lincoln; grandson, spouse, Paul and Danielle Herrick, Lincoln; granddaughter, Amanda Herrick, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, Rudy; brother, Gordon F. Adams.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Lauren D. Ekdahl. Cremation. No visitation. Inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Brown - Harlan Scotte, 54, Friend, died Thursday (5/3/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Friend Berean Church. Interment: 3 p.m. Monday, Edgar Cemetery. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Memorials in lieu of flowers established, in care of the family.
Daniel - James Thomas "J.D." 51, Perris, Calif., died 2/28/01 in VA Hospital, Loma Linda, Calif. Born, Tacoma, Wash. (3/2/49). Graduated, Lincoln High. Army veteran, Vietnam War. Relocated to Tucson, Ariz., 1989; recently moved to Perris.
Survivors: mother, Lula Daniel, Lincoln; sisters, Vanessa Wells, Raleigh, N.C., Tonya Sherman, Elizabeth Town, Ky.; brother, sister-in-law, Jeff and Gwennita Jordan, Gary, Ind.; nephews, Trevor Wells, Raleigh, Emery Jordan, Gary, Ind.; nieces, Jennifer and Christina Jordan of Gary; aunts, Alberta Graham, Lincoln, Eula Mason, Gary, Ind.; uncle, aunts, Milburn Sr. and Alberta Graham, Lincoln, Eula Mason of Gary; great-uncle, Thomas Williams, Flint, Mich. Preceded in death by father, Elliott Daniel, May 1993.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Myers Funeral Home, 2416 N. 22nd St., Omaha. Cremation. Inurnment was at Riverside National Veterans Cemetery, Riverside, Calif.
Dixon - Erma R., 103, Geneva, died Saturday (5/5/2001). Born, Lushton.
Survivors: nephew, spouse, Donald and Shirley Fensler, Lincoln; great-nieces, great-nephews; great-great-nieces, great-great-nephews.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: 1 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers.
Filbert - Henry C., 79, Lincoln, died Friday (5/4/2001). Born, Platte County (2/3/22) to Conrad and Katherine (Maul). Longtime employee, Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph. Member, Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors: wife, Donna; son, daughter-in-law, Dan and Cindy, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Susan and Stan Bryant, Burdett, Kan.; grandchildren, spouses, Tricia and Wayne Fitzpatrick, Bazine, Kan., Shelly and Geary Barrett, Midlothian, Texas, Ashley Filbert, Brandon Filbert, Brittany Filbert, all Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Adam and Fern Filbert, Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Emma and Lloyd Samson, Lena LeMoine, all Seattle, Ruby and Leander Bruner, Lincoln.
Funeral Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m. until services Monday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Alzheimer's Association, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 101, Lincoln, NE 68512; donor's choice.
Giesecke - Grace K., 82, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/5/2001). Born, Leola, S.D. Retired school teacher.
Survivors: daughters, Anne G. Giesecke, Arlington, Va., Joan R. Giesecke, Lincoln.
No services. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to donor's favorite charity. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Hastert - Anne W., 86, Wahoo, died Saturday (5/5/2001). Born, Beatrice (6/16/14) to Emmett and Anna (Kreesen) O'Brien. Graduate, Valley High School, 1931. Attended UNL. Member, Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. Married F. C. "Chic" Hastert on 4/22/35 in Shelby. Wahoo resident since 1955.
Survivors: husband; son, Charlie, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Anne and Hyle Erwin, Lincoln; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; son, John; brother, Charles O'Brien; sister, Katherine O'Brien.
Private memorial service at a later time. No visitation. Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo.
Havlena - Joseph F. Jr., 84, David City, died Friday (5/4/2001). Born, David City (5/1/17) to Joseph Sr. and Caroline (Mysicka). Retired farmer.
Survivors: son, Dan, David City; daughters, Debbie Kobus, David City, Patty Johnston, Edgemont, S.D.; eight grandchildren; great-grandchild.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Saint Mary's, David City. Parish cemetery. Wake service: 7:30 p.m. Monday. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday, Knott Funeral Home, David City; one hour prior to services, church. Memorials to donor's choice.
Hawthorne - Lynn E., 52, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/2/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: until services Monday; family will greet friends 6-9 p.m. today, mortuary. Memorials to Nebraska-Iowa Pulmonary Hypertension Support Group in care of the family.
Hillegass - Clifton K., 83, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/5/2001). Born, Rising City (4/18/18) to Pearl Clinton and Rosena Christina (Dechert) Hillegass. Founder, president of Cliffs Notes Inc., 1958-83; board chairman, 1983-98. With Nebraska Book Co., 1939-42; wholesale division manager, 1946-64. Meteorologist, U.S. Army Air Corps, 1942-45. Graduate, Midland College, Fremont; graduate student, UNL. Member: Presbyterian Church; Nebraska Centennial Commission; board, Bryan Memorial Hospital; Board of Trustees, Board of Governors, Nebraska Wesleyan University; board, Museum of Nebraska Art, Kearney; Awards and Grants Commission, University of Nebraska Foundation; Newcomen Society; Nebraska Art Association; advisory board, Lied Center for Performing Arts. Honors: Alumni Achievement Award, Midland Lutheran College; recognized by National Association of College Stores for 48 years in college store industry; Kearney State College Distinguished Service Award; honorary doctor of humane letters, Nebraska Wesleyan University, Kearney State College; Pathfinder Award, Fremont; inducted into Knights of Malta; Sower Award; Entrepreneur of the Year Award, University of Southern Illinois at Carbondale; Richard White Award, Mayor's Arts Awards; Business Leadership Award, College of Business Administration, UNL; Trailblazer Award, Nebraskaland Foundation; honorary doctorate degree, Midland Lutheran; inducted into Nebraska Business Hall of Fame, Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Perry W. Branch Award for distinguished service, University of Nebraska Foundation; sculpture garden at Museum of Nebraska Art named for Cliff Hillegass; Cornerstone Award.
Survivors: wife, Mary; son, James C., Minneapolis; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda L. Hillegass and James L. McKey, Lincoln; Diane and Michael Nolan, Lincoln; Kimberly and Todd Newton, Boston; stepson, spouse, Patrick J. and Alicia Ebel, Tucson, Ariz.; grandchildren, Anna Christina Hillegass, Katie Rose Hillegass, Laura Levy, Charles Clifton Nolan, David and Susan Nolan, Turner David Newton, Madison Rose Newton.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Drive. Pastor Jim Crelin. Memorials in lieu of flowers to University of Nebraska Foundation.
Iraheta - Edwin Antonio, 24, Lincoln, died 4/28/01.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Klein - Marguerite "Margie," 84, Granville, Ill., died Friday (5/4/2001).
Survivors: son, Raymond, Glen Ellyn, Ill.; daughters, Mary Helen, Lincoln, Karen Mecagni, Granville; seven grandchildren.
Services: 9 a.m. Monday, Helmer-Shields Funeral Home. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to any charity.
Kouma - John J., 88, Dwight, died Friday (5/4/2001) in Seward. Born, Dwight. Retired farmer. Member, Assumption Catholic Church, Dwight; Catholic Workman. Served on Dwight Rural Fire Board; Richardson Township Board; Co-op Elevator Board; District 66 Rural School Board.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Ben and Elaine Kouma, Gerald and Sherril Kouma, all Dwight, John Jr. and Shirley Kouma, Tampa, Fla.; daughters, sons-in-law, Martha and Bill Dolezal, Bernice and Roger Stubbs, all Lincoln, Violet and Tom Branch, Hico, Texas; sister, brother-in-law, Mary and Stanley Rezac, Wahoo; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandson.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Assumption Catholic Church, Dwight. The Rev. Loras Grell. Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, church. Visitation: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Holesovsky Mortuary, Brainard; after 6 p.m. at church; 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, church. Memorials in care of family. Roberts Funeral Home, David City.
Langpaul - Julia, 104, Arlington, formerly Wilber, widow of James, died Friday (5/4/2001). Born, Bonov, Moravia, Czechoslovakia.
Survivors: daughters, Mildred Havel, Arlington, Irene Schafer, Columbia, Mo.; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, Fremont. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, Arlington. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Monday, Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: one hour prior to services, church. Memorials to Saint Patrick's Catholic Church new building fund; Saint Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wilber. Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, Arlington.
Luff - Earl T., 95, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/3/2001). Born, Palmyra (1/8/06) to Thomas E. and Maude M. (Arnold) Luff. Retired in 1983 as owner, Lincoln Steel Co.; Northland Steel Co., Billings, Mont. Member, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lancaster Lodge 54, AF&AM. Past national president, Theta Xi fraternity.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Lyall and Joan Luff, Crete; daughter, son-in-law, Earlene L. and Art Knox, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouse, Arthur E. Knox, Angela M. and Steve McCoy; great-grandchildren, Katherine E. and Camilla Geardino, Abigail and Sarah McCoy; sister, Fairy Quinn, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Gladys Luff, Lincoln; nieces; nephews; cousins. Preceded in death by wife, Florence; parents; brothers, Leslie, Joe, Ross, Glen; sisters, Fern, Dessie, Alice.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. The Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Monday, Wyuka Cemetery, meet at O Street gate. Pallbearers: Arlen Beam, Walter Mientka, Charles Thone, Bob Peterson, Dale Young, Jerry Sellentin. Honorary pallbearers: Hal and Gretchen Lainson, Frank and Maxine Morrison, Lois Weyand, Florence Andrews, Vance Rogers, Jerry McCracken, Jane and Gilbert Abbott, Kay and Bob Bryant, Bob Parrish, Jim and Kathy Walker, Alice Dittman, Kay and Bill Orr, Herm Wiebers, Silas Kessmer, Stuart Howerter, Capitola Mechling. Visitation: until 9 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Westminster Presbyterian Church Foundation, Cedars Home for Children, Lincoln Rotary Club 14 Foundation, Lincoln Foundation, Inc.
Meyers - Olinda, 88, Lincoln, died Friday (5/4/2001).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Family and friends meet at 10:45 a.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 1-4 p.m.; 9 a.m. until services Monday, funeral home. Memorials to Church of the Holy Trinity, 6001 A St. (10); Clark Jeary Retirement Center, 1313 Eldon Drive (10); Lincoln Northeast High School, 2635 N. 63rd St. (07).
Moser - Walter William, 95, Hickman, died Saturday (5/5/2001). Retired farmer and former owner, Moser Garage. Charter member of Hickman Fire Department. Member, Hickman Presbyterian Church.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Earl and Marjorie, Hickman, Gordon and Unis, Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, son-in-law, Lorraine and Roger Sandusky, Lincoln; special niece, Betty Ann Heckman, Hickman; brothers, sisters-in-law, Dan and Lydia, Rogers, Ark., Marvin and Carmen, Hickman; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins. Preceded in death by wife, Virginia (Buel); parents; brothers, Andy, Jr., George; sisters, Gertrude, Lorene, Anna.
Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. Thursday, Hickman Presbyterian Church. Pastor Stephen Wing. Visitation: 3 p.m. today-1 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.; 3 p.m. Tuesday-noon Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Hickman; before services, church. Memorials to church.
Nguyen - Sieng T., 82, Lincoln, died Friday (5/4/2001). Born, Vietnam.
Survivors: husband, Trong V. Mai; daughters, sons-in-law, Thuthuy and Nam Nguyen, Lincoln, Thu Van and Hiep Huu Le, Bothel, Wash.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 247 N. 27th. Prayer service: 4 p.m. today, funeral home. Visitation: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. today, funeral home; Monday, 8 a.m. until services.
Pandorf - Hubert H., 85, Callaway, widower of Mary, died Thursday (5/3/2001). Born, Triumph. Retired farmer/rancher.
Survivors: sons, James, Axtell, Jerry, Callaway; daughters, Martha Ann White, Gretna, Mary Ellen Halbur, Omaha, Susan J. Schumacher, Lincoln; grandchildren, Chris Pandorf, Jill Dolberg, Dan Pandorf, Brook Pandorf, Paul Schumacher, Kati White, Mark Schumacher, Samantha Pandorf; great-grandchild, Cree Pandorf; brothers, Theodore, Shelby, Lawrence, Oakland, Calif., Raymond, Callaway, Bernard, Sacramento.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Boniface Catholic Church, Callaway. Rosehill Cemetery, Callaway. Visitation: 1-5 p.m. today, Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel, Callaway. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, church. Memorials to donor's choice.
Peatrowsky - Edward, 57, died Saturday (5/5/2001) in North Richland Hills, Texas. Born, West Point. Graduate, UNL. U.S. Navy veteran. Electrical engineer.
Survivors: wife, Donna; children, Shawn Peatrowsky, Desha Hyde, Tiffeny Hack, Jaime Peatrowsky, Trudy Peatrowsky; brother, Donald; sisters, Deloris Oligmueller, Laverne Kline; grandchildren, Jonathan Hack, Tristan Hyde, Zachary Hyde.
Mass of Christian Burial: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Keller, Texas. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, Benbrook Funeral Home, Benbrook, Texas. Memorials to Community Hospice of Texas, 6100 Western Place, Suite 500, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
Post - Ruth H. Johnston, 80, Lincoln, died Friday (5/4/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary Chapel, 4300 O St. Visitation: 2 p.m. Monday until services, funeral home. Memorials to the family, 1648 Corbridge Dr., Roseville, Calif., 95747. Condolences may be e-mailed to roperandsons.com.
Riggins - Joey D., 38, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/3/2001).
Graveside inurnment: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Fairview Cemetery, 84th and Adams streets. Memorials to family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Riley - Eldon L., 60, Lincoln, died Friday (5/4/2001). Veteran, U.S. Army.
Survivors: brothers, Ray, Kirk, both Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Vivian and Jack Lalan, Boulder, Colo., Roxanne and Melvin Luben, Pleasant Dale, Jacquetta and Gene Johnson, Beatrice, Yvonne Riley, Hickman; aunts, Mildred Stege, Hickman, Verna Riley, Overland Park, Kan.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Anna; brother, Robert.
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Hickman. Dr. Glover Leitch. Hickman Cemetery. Visitation: after 3 p.m. today, funeral home, Hickman. Memorials to Centerpointe, 1000 S. 13th St., Lincoln NE 68508; American Heart Association.
