U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Fushia - Joseph R., 90, Lincoln, widower of Esther Scheidt, died Friday (5/18/2001) in Crete.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials to family.
Gobber - Glenn F., 73, Syracuse, died Saturday (5/19/2001). Corrected preceded in death by brother, Mervin. Corrected pallbearers, Rusty Jones, Allan Jones.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to family's choice. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Hansen - Mildren M., 77, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001).
Services pending. Munderloh Funeral Home, Emerson.
Henningsen - Richard James, 82, Plattsmouth, widower of Mildred, died Friday (5/18/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Bellevue. Retired steel burner, Gate City Steel Co. World War II Army veteran, Bronze Star.
Survivors: daughters, Mary Essink, Lincoln, Elizabeth Henningsen, Los Angeles; two grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Roby Funeral Home Chapel, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Memorials to Plattsmouth Senior Citizens Nutrition Center.
Henggeler - Joan G., 64, Fremont, died Saturday (5/19/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Patricks Catholic Church, Fremont. Lattin-Dugan-Chambers Funeral Home, Fremont.
Howell - Frances Lucille, 67, McCook, died Friday (5/18/2001). Born, Gonzales, Texas.
Survivors: husband, Garrell "Red"; daughter, Karen Blunt, North Platte; sons, Kenneth, Grand Island, Thomas, Hastings, William, McCook, Patrick, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers, Donald May, George "Buddy" Hart, both Houston; sister, Bobbie "Sue" Bool, Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Assembly of God Church, McCook. Memorial Park Cemetery, McCook. Memorials in her name c/o Herrmann Funeral Home, McCook.
Hutchinson - Louis B., 84, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001) in Olympia, Wash. Born, Ilmo, Mo., (4/17/17) to Louis B. and Cora Emily (Stiraman). Lincoln resident since 1976. Retired 1982, mail handler, U.S. Postal Service, 19 years. Graduated, Reno (Nev.) High School. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moose Lodge 175. Longtime member, 121st Coast Guard Battalion of Nevada; enlisted before World War II; later joined the airborne, jumping in France.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Thomas A., Chicago, Louis B. III and Nancy, Omaha, William G. and Nora, Olympia, Wash.; daughters, sons-in-law, Kathleen A. and Homa Lee, Montara, Calif., Mary M. Hutchinson and Tom Sutter, St. Louis; brothers, sisters-in-law, Phillip W. and Loretta, Reno, Nev., Robert E., St. Louis, Edward and Bev, Santa Barbara, Calif.; grandchildren, Sara Hutchinson, Washington, D.C., Chris Hutchinson, Lincoln, Heather Hutchinson, Aaron Hutchinson, both Olympia, Wash., Jesse Lee, Montara. Preceded in death by first wife, Dorothy, second wife, Bernia; parents.
Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1420 K St. The Rev. Fr. Paul Witt. Burial: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha. Deacon Glenn Tylutki, officiating. Flag presentation by brother, Phillip W. Hutchinson of Reno. Visitation: today until 9 p.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday, funeral home.
Hyatt - Dorothy, 83, Rockledge, Fla., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, Aurora. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Jan Hyatt, Jane Stevenson; son, Steve; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
No services. In lieu of flowers, please take a moment to do something kind and loving for someone in need. Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home, Merritt Island, Fla.
Jackson - Jean Lynette, 75, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/19/2001). Born, Franklin (3/23/26) to Lynn and Ruth Imogene (Eberhardt) Eisele. Member, Lakeview United Methodist Church, director of Pastor Parish Relations, chairwoman of church bazaar; United Methodist Women. Assisted with the Food Net of Lincoln.
Survivors: daughters, Jan Jackson, Denver, Barb Hale, Garland; sons, Bob, Don, John, all of Lincoln; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; aunts, Genevieve Eisele, Lincoln, Blanche Stevens, Storm Lake, Iowa; sisters, brother-in-law, Lois Baker, Roca, Beth and Ken Rummell, Orlando, Fla.; brothers, sisters-in-law, David and Sharon Eisele, Lincoln, Jim and Anna Eisele, Orlando; sisters-in-law, Laura McDaniel, Aurora, Colo., Nettie Livingston, Stockton, Calif.; brothers-in-law, spouse, Andrew Kwallchuk, Pennsylvania, Dick and Mable Jackson, Crete. Preceded in death by husband, Andy; parents; sister, Hazel Mae Cook.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Lakeview United Methodist Church, 300 Capital Beach Blvd. The Rev. Gregg Reed. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Doug Hale, Brian Jackson, Jordan Rhodes, David Eisele Jr., Greg Wiltshire, Steve Huerta. Visitation: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to the church.
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. today, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Visitation: beginning 11 a.m. today, funeral home.
Lawrence - Patricia Ann, 39, Fairbury, died Saturday (5/19/2001). Born, Fairbury. Schoolteacher.
Survivors: husband, Mark; sons, Sebastian and Paul Lawrence, of the home; daughter, Mary Lawrence, of the home; stepchildren, Sarah and Rachel Lawrence, Lincoln; stepgranddaughter; parents, Paul and Iola Busing, Fairbury; brothers, N. Wayne Busing, Fort Wayne, Ind., Fred Busing, Mountain Home, Idaho, Joe Busing, Mark Busing, Bruce Busing, Earl Busing, all Fairbury, Bill Busing, Marysville, Kan.; sisters, Nancy Lashley, Stapleton, Donna Shultz, Linda Siebe, both Fairbury; nieces; nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Michaels Catholic Church, Fairbury. Vigil service: 6 p.m. Wednesday, church. St. Marys Catholic Cemetery, Alexandria. Memorials in lieu of flowers to children's education fund. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral H ome, Fairbury.
Luethke - Anna M., 90, Seward, died Friday (5/18/2001)
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of family or church. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Mathiesen - James Melvin, 75, Lincoln, died Monday (5/21/2001) at home following a brief illness. Born, Omaha (8/26/25) to William and Pearl (Short) Mathiesen. Retired in 1991, Burlington Northern Railroad. Farmer in rural Allen and Waterbury area, 1945-1965. Married Jeannine Kayl (2/28/48). Married Floydene Johnston (12/2/69). World War II Army veteran, 1943-45. Member, United Methodist Church, Allen. Enjoyed carpentry work and his grandchildren.
Survivors: wife, Floydene; sons, daughters-in-law, James W., Steve and Michelle, all of Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Donna and Jerry Schroeder, Allen, Barbara and Jerry Baumgart, Lawrenceville, Ga., April and Steve Rahn, Jackson; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brother, Robert, Omaha; sister-in-law, Leta Mathiesen, Buena Park, Calif.; stepsons, spouse, Bill Johnston, Tim and Deb Johnston, all of South Sioux City, Brad Johnston, Sioux City, Iowa; stepdaughters, spouse, Crystal Sparks, Waterford, Mich., Randy and Kellie Theiss, Edina, Minn. Preceded in death by first wife, Jeannine; parents; brothers, Kenneth, Dick; granddaughter, Michelle Mathiesen.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Allen. Pastor Bill Anderson. Wakefield Cemetery. Prayer service: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thompson Chapel, Wakefield. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Wednesday, chapel.
McAuliffe - Nola Jean, 70, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001) in Nevada.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, 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. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 101 (12).
Monson - Louise T., 85, Osceola, widow of N. Paul, died Monday (5/21/2001). Born, Nebraska City. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, Louis, Lincoln; daughter, Elizabeth Cosgrove, York; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Osceola. Osceola Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home.
Nunns - Naomi R., 81, Geneva, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, Harbine (12/8/19) to George and Emma (Sandman) Arnold.
Survivors: husband, Fred A.; sons, daughters-in-law, Freddy and Karen, Geneva, Thomas and Linda, Larry, all Lincoln, George, Beatrice; brother, Maurice Arnold, Omaha; sister, Mildred Reed, San Diego; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Private family graveside Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Geneva Public Cemetery. The Rev. Jay Mitchell. Cremation. Visitation: friends may sign register book: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Wednesday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the family in lieu of flowers.
Odvody - Norman E., 79, Pleasant Dale, died Saturday (5/19/2001) in Crete.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: today, with family from 6-8 p.m., 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 5/3/43. 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. today, funeral home. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to BryanLGH Foundation for the wound care program.
Olivarez - Mary A., 79, Bayard, widow of John, died Saturday (5/19/2001) in Scottsbluff. Born, Morrill. Employed, Migrant Education Program. Former caterer and owner, El Taquito Restaurant.
Survivors: children, Cecilia Olivarez Huerta, Lincoln, Sally Dion, Seattle, Leno Olivarez, Columbus, Ga., Anthony Olivarez, Kearney, Genevieve Conklin, Seattle; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Pivoriunas, Denver, Connie Crowe, Commerce City, Colo.; nieces; nephews.
Mass of Christian burial was held Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bayard. Bayard Cemetery. Memorials in lieu of flower to the family at P.O. Box 104, Bayard, NE 69334 to be used for memorial in her memory at church. Jolliffe Funeral Home, Scottsbluff.
Peabody - Nancy Ann, 54, Plattsmouth, died Sunday (5/20/2001) in Omaha. Born, Plattsmouth. Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, Robert "Bob"; son, Chris, Plattsmouth; mother, Myrtha Haden, Plattsmouth; brother, Donald Haden, Omaha; sisters, Eleanor Ham, Hastings, Ardyth Bowen, Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, First Lutheran Church, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to Methodist Hospital Foundation, cancer research programs, 8401 W. Dodge Road, Suite 225, Omaha, NE 68114.
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.
Powell - Lyle D., 51, Lincoln, died Monday (5/21/2001). Born, Fairbury (9/1/49). Data collector supervisor, Nebraska Department of Roads.
Survivors: brother, sister-in-law, Gary and Betty, Lincoln, Corwin and Sharon, Hebron; sister-in-law, Beverly Powell, Lincoln; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Reuben and Orra Powell; brother, Kenneth Powell; sister, Colene Surridge.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Dr. Glover Leitch. Cremation. No visitation, no viewing. Memorials to family's choice.
Reichwaldt - Michael Gene, 36, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, Lincoln (7/1/64) to Laurence and Norma (Meints). Production worker, Goodyear plant. Member, Zion Church.
Survivors: wife, Janet; son, Shawn Chaloupka, Lincoln; daughters, Michelle and Stefanie Reichwaldt, Sara Chaloupka, all Lincoln; father, Laurence, Lincoln; mother, Norma Reichwaldt, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Victoria and Joe Polak, Hallam; brothers, Ricky, James, both Lincoln; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Zion Church, Ninth and D streets. The Rev. Stuart Kerns. Yankee Hill Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 2 p.m. today until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the family.
Schwarz - Linus C., 85, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001).
Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Graveside service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hebron. Visitation: today, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Catholic Social Services or Mass offerings.
Sexton - Helen M., 76, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, Lincoln.
Private family burial, Wyuka Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials to Lancaster Manor or donor's choice. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Smith - Betty Jo, 73, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, Fremont (8/28/27) to Ira Sr. and Evelyn (Schiebler) Fazel. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Larry and Annie, Lincoln, Tedd Jr. and Connie, Holdrege, Mike and Donna, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Ted Nelson, Shawnee, Kan.; sisters, Marcelene Alum, California, Doris Lee, Salt Lake City, Peggy Dietrich, Reno, Nev.; brothers, Dorrance Fazel, Ira Fazel Jr., Don Fazel, all of Lincoln; nieces, nephews; special friends, Lynn and Andy Peterson, Lincoln, Peggy Zierenberg, Crete, Anita Goeche, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore Sr.; two daughters; parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 p.m. today until services, mortuary. Memorials to the family.
Troyer - Leonard E., 80, Milford, died Sunday (5/20/2001). Born, rural Milford (3/4/21). Farmed south Milford, 50 years. Attended Milford Public Schools. Charter member, Bellwood Mennonite Church, Milford.
Survivors: wife, Eleanor; daughters, sons-in-law, Pam and Ron Erb, Karen and Jim Barker, all of Milford; sons, daughters-in-law, Terry and Mildred, Colorado Springs, Colo., Tom and Virginia, Tim and Shelly, all of Milford; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters-in-law, Orve and Arlene, Milford, Ray and Joan, Boca Raton, Fla., Wayne and Doris, Colorado Springs; sisters, brothers-in-law, Moneda and Frank Hartzler, Goshen, Ind., Verba Eicher, Milford, Luetta Brenneman, Tucson, Ariz.; brother-in-law, Clarence Stauffer, Milford; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Edna and Vi Stauffer; brothers-in-law, Uriah Stauffer, Virgil Brenneman, Merle Eicher.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Bellwood Mennonite Church. The Rev. Marlin Kym. Interment before services, Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford. Visitation: 1-5 pm. today, Lauber Moore Funeral Home, Milford; with the family, 7-8:30 p.m. today, church. Memorials to church fellowship hall or Tabitha Hospice, in care of the family.
