U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Borders - Ruth M., 74, Sutton, widow of William R., died Friday (5/18/2001) in Fullerton. Born, Albion. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Randy, Cody, Wyo., Steve, K.C., both Sutton, Scott, Scottsbluff; daughters, DeeDee Downing, Broken Bow, Laurie Smith, Sutton; stepmother, Virginia Austin, Albion; sister, Dot Schademann, Albion; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Kohler Mortuary, Sutton. Cremation following services. Private interment at a later date.
Buggs - Catherine A. (Gehle), 47, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials to family.
Chesen - Louie E., 97, Omaha, died Saturday (5/19/2001). Born, Russia.
Survivors: wife, Edith; sons, Gerald, Omaha, Edward, Golden Valley, Minn., Dr. Eli, Lincoln; daughter, Susan Hawkins, Omaha; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Graveside Services: 11:30 a.m. today, Beth El Cemetery, Omaha. John A. Gentleman Westside Chapel Mortuary, Omaha.
Fushia - Joseph R., 90, Lincoln, widower of Esther Scheidt, died Friday (5/18/2001) in Crete.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Gobber - Glenn F., 73, Syracuse, died Saturday (5/19/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family's choice.
Hansen - Mildren M., 77, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001).
Services pending. Munderloh Funeral Home, Emerson.
Hawley - Richard Walter, 71, Valparaiso, died Thursday (5/17/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Graveside service: 4 p.m. today, Republican City Cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, Berean Church. Memorials to Northwest Community Church, Saint Elizabeth Hospice. Banta-Torrey Funeral Home, Alma.
Henggeler - Joan G., 64, Fremont, died Saturday (5/19/2001).
Survivors: husband, Lowell; daughters, sons-in-law, Jill and Richard Edwards, Julie Henggeler, all of Lincoln, Jane and Stacy Tracy, Amy and Brian Hamilton, all of Fremont; son, daughter-in-law, Patrick and Michelle, Arlington, Texas; sisters, brother-in-law, Betty and Howard Fairchild, Omaha, Dorothy Sobotka, Norfolk, Bernadine Schneider, Columbus; brother, sister-in-law, Jim and Georgia Langan, Abilene, Texas; 12 grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Patricks Catholic Church, Fremont. Calvary Cemetery, Fremont. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Lattin-Dugan-Chambers Funeral Home, Fremont. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. today, funeral home.
Hillis - Lyle C., 54, Sprague, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Lincoln.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. today, Sprague Community Church. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to family. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Krejdl - Mildred K., 86, Exeter, widow of Anton, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Friend.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Exeter. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Visitation: beginning 11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home.
LaFour - Durwood "Wayne," 59, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/17/2001).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers in care of family.
Luethke - Anna M., 90, Seward, died Friday (5/18/2001)
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of family or church.
McAuliffe - Nola Jean, 70, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001) in Nevada. Born, Omaha (8/19/30) to Edward and Gladys Cockrell.
Survivors: husband, Gerald N.; son, daughter-in-law, Robert McAuliffe and Peggy Pavek, Loveland, Colo.; daughter, son-in-law, Patricia and Brian Walls, Loveland; sister, Nona Johnson, Omaha; sister-in-law, Mary Cockrell, Omaha; five grandchildren; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane. Pastors Heidi and Lon Kvanli. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Tuesday, with family greeting family and friends 6-8 p.m., Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Memorials to American Lung Association of Nebraska, 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 303, Omaha, NE 68512.
McGurk - Lela B., 96, Lincoln, died Friday (5/18/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today; 8 a.m. until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 101 (12).
Odvody - Norman E., 79, Pleasant Dale, died Saturday (5/19/2001) in Crete.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: beginning 6 p.m. today, with family from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Oetter - Rosemary Margaret, 82, Lincoln, formerly of Norfolk, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, Fremont (2/24/19) to Francis Paul and Dorathy Louise (Alperstedt) Hauser. Married Victor R. Oetter 5/13/43. Member, St. John the Apostle Parish. Former member, Faith Regional Auxiliary; Sacred Heart Parish, Norfolk.
Survivors: son, John, Crane, Ore.; daughters, sons-in-law, Jane Carter, Joan and Jon Junkin, all of Lincoln, Juli and Gil Ramirez, Weston, Colo.; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Gretchen Engel, Madison; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by husband; parents; sisters, Frances, Irene.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Father James Benton. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to donor's choice.
Peterson - Ruth E., 60, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001) at Adams.
Services were held Saturday (5/19/2001) at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, Lemmon, S.D. Memorials to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Midlands Chapter, 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 301, Omaha, NE 68152.
Schmitt - Ruth M., 79, Minneapolis, formerly of Lincoln, widow of Harry, died Thursday (5/17/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. today, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Visitation: 8-9 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Pius X Foundation or Adoration Convent.
Schwarz - Linus C., 85, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Retired farmer and businessman. Member, St. John's Catholic Church; 4th Degree Knights of Columbus; Chalice Club; King's Men.
Survivors: wife, Regina J.; sons, daughters-in-law, Donald J. and Lillian, Robert E. and Barbara, Thomas, James, all of Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Theresa "Terri" and Ron Fox, Lincoln; grandchildren, Anne Searcy, Joseph, Donald James "Jimmy" and Christopher Schwarz, Travis and Ronnie Fox, Stacie Sanford, Haddie and Jayden Schwarz; eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by infant daughter, Cecilia.
Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St.. Father James Benton. Rosary: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Graveside service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hebron. Pallbearers: Travis Fox, Ronnie W. Fox Jr., Todd Sanford, Chris Joe and Donald James Schwarz. Visitation: after noon today, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Catholic Social Services or mass offerings.
Troyer - Leonard E., 80, Milford, died Sunday (5/20/2001).
Services pending. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford.
Turek - Maxine E., 70, Seward, widow of Arnold, died Friday (5/18/2001). Born, Ulysses (6/28/30). Retired from Krogers Shoes.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Cindy and Ed Murphy, Florence, S.C., Linda Turek, Seward; four grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Mary Foster; husband; brother, Eman Dobrusky; sisters, Nadine Truksa, Helen Gravel.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Seward. Father Brad Zitek. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Volzke Mortuary, Seward. Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Wilson - Margaret E., 72, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/16/2001). Born, Norfolk (9/24/28) to Carl Oscar and Hilda M. (Gans) Johnson. Retired fiscal accounts clerk, Veterans Administration, 30 years. Member, Redeemer Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary. Graduate, Lincoln Northeast High School. Avid bowler and gardener; Big Red football fan.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Claude B. Wilson II and Sharon Cochrane, Lincoln, Steven D. and Hellen Wilson, Evergreen, Colo.; daughter, Beverly A. Harbourt, Frankfurt, Germany; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, sisters-in-law, William B. and Lorna Johnson, Beatrice, Charles O. and Jeanine Johnson, San Antonio. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 510 S. 33rd St. Pastor John Schmidt. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 p.m. Tuesday until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church (10) or UNL Foundation for the C. Oscar and Hilda M. Johnson scholarship fund.
Witte - Lorine E., 81, Friend, widow of Erwin, died Friday (5/18/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Cordova. Interment: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Riverside Cemetery, Crete. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Memorials in care of family.
Anderson - Gordon A., 52, Lincoln, died Monday (5/21/2001). A believer in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has gone home to dwell with him. Born, Onawa, Iowa (2/13/49) to Gay and Lois (Bethke) Anderson. Master sergeant, Nebraska Air National Guard, KC-135R instructor, refueling operator (boom operator). U.S. Army veteran. Member, First ELCA Lutheran Church, Lincoln.
Survivors: wife, Nancy; stepdaughter, Emily Bowers, Lincoln; mother, Lois Anderson, Onawa, Iowa; sister, brother-in-law, Janet and Stanley McCall, St. Peters, Mo.; father-in-law, mother-in-law, Warren and Jane Mickelson, Lincoln; sister-in-law, brother-in-law, Judy and Jack Richter, Winona, Minn.; nephew, Bryan Richter; nieces, Laura Bosler, Nyla Siefert, Lisa Salas; three great-nephews, five great-nieces. Preceded in death by father, Gay; sister, Gloria Anderson.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, First ELCA Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Pastors Fred Nelson and Donald Griffith. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Military rites by Nebraska Air National Guard honor squad. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to First ELCA Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St., Lincoln 68506 or Kenneth Copeland Ministries, Fort Worth, TX 76192-0001.
Ashley - Francis Benedict, 66, Lincoln, died Friday (5/18/2001). Born, Lincoln (8/23/34) to Francis Clair and Delores Elnora (Roberts) Ashley. Retired in 1986, production worker, Goodyear, 30 years. Army veteran. Member, American Legion Post 3. Lifetime Lincoln resident.
Survivors: brother, sister-in-law, James E. and Leslie, Lincoln; two nieces, one nephew, great-nieces, great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents.
Graveside service and burial: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St., meet at the O Street gate. Military graveside rites by American Legion Post 3. Visitation: beginning today until noon Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to donor's choice.
Beaderman - Joseph F. Sr., 80, Palmyra, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, Morris Run, Pa., (4/23/21) to Andrew and Mary (Krolak). Former co-owner, Joe's Body Shop. State Farm Insurance employee. Army veteran, World War II and Korean War. Member, St. Leo's Catholic Church, Palmyra, American Legion 3, DAV 7, VFW 9063, Bella Vista, Ark.
Survivors: wife, Rena; son, daughter-in-law, Joseph Jr. and Susan, Adams; daughter, son-in-law, Mary and Greg Smith, Omaha; grandchildren, Sara and Jennifer Beaderman, Adams, Jessica Hawes, Lincoln, Logan and Will Smith, Omaha; sister, Ann Knapp, Elmira, N.Y.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers; four sisters.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Leo's Catholic Church, Palmyra. Graveside Services: 2 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Park. Military honors, American Legion Post 3. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday, church. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 7441 O St., Suite 104, 68510; or the church, 330 W. Eighth St., Palmyra, NE 68418. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Bool - Ruth M., 69, Lincoln, died Friday (5/18/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: today, 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to People's City Mission, 110 Q St., Lincoln 68508.
Casteel - Norma, 75, Plattsmouth, died Sunday (5/20/2001) in Omaha.
Survivors: brother, Jerry Casteel, Crete; sister, Nancy Gilbert, Bellevue; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Riverside Cemetery, Crete. Visitation: beginning 5 p.m. today, funeral home.
Chonuskie - Hasseltine Christine (Spahn), 85, Lincoln, called to Jesus, Sunday (5/20/2001). Retired office manager, DeBrown Auto Sales. Founding member, Southgate United Methodist Church. Member, United Methodist Women, Temple Chapter 271, Order Eastern Star, Shrine Auxiliary, Daughters of the Nile 66, Welfare Society Auxiliary, Burlington Northern Veterans Auxiliary, AHSGR.
Survivors; daughter, son-in-law, Lucinda and Paul Walter, Green Valley, Ariz.; grandsons, spouses, Donald A. and Kelly Walter, Eden Prairie, Minn., Travis P. and Katie Walter, both Tucson; many loving nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by loving husband, Anthony; parents; brothers, John, Henry, Roy and Ralph Spahn.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Southgate United Methodist Church. The Rev. Robert Edwards. Wyuka Cemetery. Pallbearers: Roy Thelander, Harold Chaffee, William Coleman, William Hitzeman, Dale McClatchey, Tom Lococo. Memorials to the church or Saint Elizabeth Hospice. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Cromer - Steven L., 48, Cairo, died Saturday (5/19/2001) in Grand Island. Dentist; started dental practice, 1983. Born, Kearney. Graduated, Lincoln Northeast.
Survivors: wife, Cheryl; sons, Silas, Kearney, Lucas, Quincy, both Cairo; daughter, Elise, Cairo; parents, Chalmers and Ruth, Lincoln; brother, Mark, Papillion.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Cairo United Methodist Church. Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cairo. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. today, church. Memorials to Centura Foundation or the church. Apfel Funeral Home, Cairo.
