U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Ruth - Mabel A., 91, Lincoln, formerly Greenfield, Iowa, died Thursday (12/20/2001).
Private family memorial service. No visitation, cremation. Memorials in care of the family. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Sanchez - Adon Benjamin, 22, Walton, died Friday (12/21/2001). Born, Lincoln (5/29/79). Employed, North Country Thermal Guard.
Survivors: father, step-mother, Criztoval G. "Criz" and Naida Sanchez, Walton; mother, step-father, Rosa SantaCruz-Irland and Brad Irland, Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, Criztoval C. "Criz" and Kayla Sanchez, Cole Irland, all of Lincoln; grandmothers, Micaela G. Sanchez, Lincoln, Lucy Ybarra, both of Lincoln; step-grandparents; Richard M. and Bernarda Powell, Ralph and Colleen Irland, all of Lincoln; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; cousins; friends.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. No visitation. Memorials to the family.
Schulenberg - Carlene R., 62, Falls City, died Sunday (12/23/2001). Born, Falls City.
Survivors: husband, August; son, Steven, Falls City; daughter, Valerie Schaible, Falls City; brother, Leland Tisdel, Falls City; sister, Arlyss Braun, Omaha; two grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Door Funeral Home, Falls City. Steele Cemetery, Falls City. Memorials to Community Medical Center, Falls City.
Steward - Lois, 84, Lincoln, formerly Pampa, Texas, died Sunday (12/23/2001). Born, Tennessee (11/21/16). Employment: secretary in insurance industry; Top of Texas Rodeo Association; Chamber of Commerce, Pampa.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, W. Cecil and Mary Jane, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Troy and Matti Lou Maness, Archie and Theresa Maness, both of Pampa; sister, Lessie Swain, Pampa; grandchildren, Craig Steward, Lincoln, Karen Steward, Los Angeles; great grandchild, Wesley Steward, Lincoln.
Services pending in Pampa with Carmichael Whatley Funeral Home. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Sutton - John J. "Jack," 65, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/23/2001). Born, Andover, Mass. (7/14/36) to William and Margaret (Salmon). Graduate, Southeast Community College. Retired Air Force Master Sergeant. Formerly stationed at former Lincoln Air Base. Memberships: Vietnam Veteran 3 tours; V.F.W. Post No. 131; DAV Chapter 7.
Survivors: son, John M., Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Judith A. and David Green, Sylacauga, Ala., Margaret J. and John Keller, Karen Marie and James London, Mariannette Sutton, all of Lincoln; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Paul and Jay Sutton, Andover; one niece. Preceded in death by parents.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Pastor Ray Booton. Wyuka Cemetery. Military graveside rites by V.F.W. Post No. 131 and No. 3606. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to the family.
Svoboda - George J., 81, David City, died Monday (12/24/2001). Born, 4/19/20.
Services pending, Knott Funeral Home, David City.
Ward - Helen E., 79, Falls City, formerly Grand Island and Topeka, Kan., widower of Floyd H., died Sunday (12/23/2001). Born, Falls City.
Survivors: daughters, Peggy Koso, Lesle Vancenbrock, both of Falls City; brother, Harold H. Noah, Davenport, Iowa; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dorr Funeral Home, Falls City. Falls City Catholic Cemetery. Cremation. Memorials to American Cancer Association.
Alexander - Carroll C., 84, Superior, widower of Bernice, died Sunday (1/6/2002). Born, Bladen. Car salesman; former partner, Alexander Motors, Superior.
Survivors: sons, Carroll G., Tucson, Ariz., Edward Lee, Omaha, Donald D., Mankato, Kan., Barry D., Superior; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Fred, Superior; sister, Marcella Rundus, Las Vegas, Nev.; nieces, nephews; cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Evergreen Cemetery, Superior. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today and Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Superior Fire Department or hospice.
Beckman - John Lee, 90, Plattsmouth, formerly of Mynard, died Saturday (1/5/2002). Born, Plattsmouth. Retired custodian, courthouse.
Survivors: wife, Margaret; daughters, Beverly Johnson, Bellevue, Shirley Edwards, Blue Springs, Mo.; sons, Thomas, Plattsmouth, Ralph, Denver; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Liberty United Methodist Church, Mynard. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Masonic service: 7 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to church, Nebraska Masonic Home, Plattsmouth, or donor's choice.
Buntin - June A., 84, Lincoln, died Friday (1/4/2002). Born, Greenfield, Tenn. (11/13/17) to A.A. and Ruby (Blackstock) Allen. member, Capitol City Christian Church, Lincoln.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Joel and Chris, Orlando, Fla.; daughter, son-in-law, Helen and Larry Elliott, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, William and Staley Buntin, Charleston, S.C., J.T. Buntin, Orlando, Joy Elliott, Lincoln, Doug and Amy Elliott, Mission Viejo, Calif. Preceded in death by husband, William H.; daughter, Sylvia Sue Buntin.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege St. (05). Bill Thornton, Rusty Miller and Doug Elliott officiating. Hollywood Cemetery, Jackson, Tenn. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to Capitol City Christian Church Memory Garden Fund. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Chase - Elvira Myrtle Closs, 88, Raytown, Mo., formerly Wymore, Lincoln, died 12/29/01. Born near Wymore.
Survivors: children, Dale L., Tahlequah, Okla., Lois C. Kennedy, Clearfield, Utah, Loren G. Chase, Barneston, Linda J. Schrock, Lincoln.
Memorial service will be held in the spring, Bethel Cemetery, south of Wymore. Mortician's service, Kansas City, Mo.
Christensen - Ethel M., 83, Lincoln, died Saturday (1/5/2002).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to First Baptist Foundation, Back to the Bible or People's City Mission.
Crittenden - John W., 41, Lincoln, died Saturday (1/5/2002). Born, Kansas City, Mo., (1/7/60) to Harry Todd and Betty Lou (McCoy) Crittenden. Family moved to Grand Island, where he graduated from Grand Island Senior High, 1978. Married, Jacqueline Prince in Grand Island, 1980. Married, Sandra Marsh in Denver, 1986. Carpenter by trade and very proud of his work. Was always willing to help his family with projects around the home. Enjoyed cooking, golf, fishing, gardening and playing baseball. Member, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Survivors: son, Jordan; daughter, Brittany; parents; sister, brother-in-law, Laura and Craig Frederick, Page, Ariz.; brothers, sisters-in-law, Jacob and Elisabeth, Pittsburgh, Pa., Paul and Jane, Lincoln; special friend, Beth Biegert; niece; three nephews. Preceded in death by brother, Brian; daughter, Mikaylla.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 422 W. Second St., Grand Island. The Rev. Tim Anderson. Reception will follow. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St., Lincoln. The Rev. Don Hanway. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Sandra Crittenden in care of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1026, Grand Island 68802-1026 to help support John's surviving children.
DeBoer - Matthew Steven, 8, Firth, died Friday (1/4/2002) in Omaha.
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. No visitation. Memorials to family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Driewer - Florence M., 88, Hebron, widow of Henry "Hank," died Sunday (1/6/2002) in Hastings. Born, Agra, Kan., (8/16/13) to William T. and Sara L. (Hassler) Halbert. Homemaker. Former co-owner, Blue Valley Bowl, Hebron. Member, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Deshler.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Janice and Dale Klaumann, Hebron; grandson, David Klaumann, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents; husband; son, Bruce; brothers, Charles Halbert, Chester Halbert, Walter Halbert; sister, Ruby DuBois.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Deshler. Hebron City Cemetery. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday; 8-11 a.m. Thursday, Price Funeral Home, Hebron; two hours before services, church. Memorials to family.
Ellis - Karen D., 49, Davey, died Thursday (1/3/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials to Raymond Fire and Rescue or education fund for her son, Lars. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Halling - Gerald L. (husband of Janice), 56, rural Waverly, died Friday (1/4/2002). Born, Lincoln (3/8/45). Farmed in rural Waverly area. Photographer; trap shooter; current board member, Greenwood Farmers Co-Op, Lancaster County Fair Board. Member, Bethlehem Covenant Church. Recipient of Pioneer Farm Family award. Photography on display until end of the month at the Burkholder Project in Lincoln's Haymarket.
Survivors: daughter, Brenda Halling, Lincoln; parents, Bert and LaVerne, Waverly; sisters, brother-in-law, Judy and Loren Vyhnalek, Dorchester, Joyce Halling, Mead, Colo.; aunts; nieces, nephews; cousins.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bethlehem Covenant Church, rural Waverly. The Rev. Michael Weyeneth. Church cemetery. Visitation: 8-8 p.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. with family greeting friends 5-8 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family.
Halling - Janice C. (wife of Gerald), 55, rural Waverly, died Friday (1/4/2002). Born, Burlington, Iowa (9/22/46). Taught adult education classes, knitting and crocheting at Southeast Community College. Homemaker. Professional seamstress. Won numerous cooking and sewing awards. Judge at county fairs. Recently named Norris Public Power Cook of the Month. Member: Bethlehem Covenant Church; OES Ceresco Chapter 198, Pleasant Valley Extension Club. Superintendent, Lancaster County Fair. Former LPN. Former cosmetologist and cosmetology instructor. Instructor, The Greater Lincoln Obedience Club. Trained and showed cocker spaniels.
Survivors: daughter, Brenda Halling, Lincoln; mother, Adaleen Geiger, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Claire and Steve Titus, Raymond; brothers, Richard Geiger, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Owen Geiger, Pueblo, Colo.; aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews; cousins. Preceded in death by father, Warren Geiger.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Bethlehem Covenant Church, rural Waverly. The Rev. Michael Weyeneth. Church cemetery. Visitation: 8-8 p.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. with family greeting friends 5-8 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family.
Hansher - Ruby A. (Kahle), 78, Omaha, formerly of rural Dorchester, Lincoln, died Monday (1/7/2001).
Survivors: husband, Leonard; sons, daughters-in-law, Richard, Colorado Springs, Colo., Bruce, Omaha, Alan and Stephanie, Aurora, Colo., Bill and Vickie, Blair; daughters, son-in-law, Betty Nelson, San Diego, Susan and David Hollman, Omaha; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, William and Emma Kahle; brother, Reuben Kahle.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Camden Cemetery, Seward County. Visitation: begins 5 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to American Parkinson Disease Association.
Heitman - Arnold F. "Pete," 83, Lincoln, died Sunday (1/6/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner St. Pallbearers: Nick, Bryce, Ethan, Kenny and Lee Heitman, Kyle and Mickey Kinney, Rick Schwartz. Honorary pallbearers: Bruce Petersen, Ward Heitmann, Eldon Kirchhoff, Mark Petersen, David Schwartz. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family or Holt International Children's Services, P.O. Box 2880, Eugene, OR 97402. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Horn - Vernon R., 92, Lincoln, died Sunday (1/6/2002). Born, Funk (4/28/09) to Fred and Sadie (Peterson). Attended, Funk Public Schools; Agriculture College Prep School, Lincoln. Married Donna Radcliff (7/3/37) in Lexington. Manager at various Farmers Union co-ops in Nebraska. After retirement, worked part time, Ofe Oil, Plattsmouth. Former resident, The Victorian, Lincoln. Was living at Milder Manor, Lincoln. Member, United Methodist Church.
Survivors: wife, Donna; sons, daughters-in-law, Bruce and Connie, York, Roger and Joyce, Dover, Del.; daughter, son-in-law, JaNelle and Tom Jones, Ashland; brother, Cletus, Lincoln; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by parents; son, Doran; stepbrothers, Myron and Russell.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum, 6700 S. 14th St. The Rev. William Cochran. Burial: Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m.; 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, mausoleum. Memorials to family.
Jacobsen - Jake Jacoby, 10, Lincoln, died Sunday (1/6/2002). Born, Grand Island.
Survivors: mother, Jennifer Jacobsen, Lincoln; stepfather, Troy Kirwan, Lincoln; father, Jesse Jacobsen, Lincoln; brother, Trevor Kirwan, Lincoln; grandparents, Carol Brown, Thomas Coon, Marvin and Anna Jacobsen, all Lincoln; aunts, uncles; cousins; other grandparents.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation, no viewing. Private burial. Memorials to family.
Kamprath - Edwin O., 84, Seward, died Monday (1/7/2002). Born, (6/21/17).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. The Rev. Mark Cutler. Visitation: noon-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church.
Kral - Helen M., 90, Lincoln, formerly Seward, widow of Joseph F., died Sunday (1/6/2002). Born, 3/12/11. Former member, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward, and PCCW.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Wilomine and Ben Tomes, Marleen Fieselman, Kathlene and Roger Marquis, all Lincoln; 14 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sisters, brothers-in-law, Georgia and William Polacek, David City, Lillian Pavel, David City, Betty and Eldon Duffek, Anchorage, Alaska, Arlene and Gene Morrissey, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband; parents, Anton and Ludmila (Hain) Soukup; five brothers; one sister.
Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. The Rev. Father Brad Zitek, Monsignor Raymond Hain. Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Rosary prayer service: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to donor's choice in care of Kral family.
Kuhn - Irene F., 76, Lincoln, formerly of Denison, Pleasant Dale, Schuyler, widow of Patrick, died Sunday (1/6/2002). Born, Troy Township, Minn.
Survivors: son, Doug Fry, Lincoln; brother, Donald Cassebarth, Encino, Calif.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Evergreen Cemetery, Superior. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until services Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to diabetes or kidney foundations.
Lockwood - Lola R., 80, Lincoln, died 12/12/01. Born, Salina, Kan. (9/28/21) to Joshua Lee and Emma Amelia (Wendling) Schermerhorn. Retired, 1966, secretary, Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors: stepson, spouse, Pastor Kenneth Haun and Kathryn Lockwood, Los Banos, Calif.; stepdaughter, DeLauna Lockwood, Porterville, Calif.; stepgrandchildren, spouses, Sherilyn and Paul Holman, Underwood, Wash., Stephen and Deborah Lockwood, Healdsburg, Calif., Michael Lockwood, Sacramento, Calif.; stepgreat-grandchildren, Daniel Paul Holman, Michael Holman, Joshua Mark Holman, Hannah Ruth Holman, all of Underwood, Sarah Elizabeth Lockwood, Emily Michelle Lockwood, Jonathan Isaac Lockwood, all of Healdsburg; sisters-in-law, Maxine Carrick, Denver, Fonda Adams, Phoenix, Helen Lockwood, Camarillo, Calif.; nieces, nephews; cousin, Helen Swedlund, Salina, Kan. Preceded in death by husband, Pastor Marion Everett Lockwood; parents.
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Northside Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1800 N. 73rd St. Pastor Roger Larsen. Prior committal service: 1 p.m. Thursday, Duquoin Cemetery, Duquoin, Kan. Pastor Kenneth Haun Lockwood, officiating. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Union College student scholarship fund or Hospice of Nebraska. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Michalecki - Ruth A., 75, Lincoln, died Friday (1/4/2002).
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation, cremation. Memorials to American Cancer Society, Suite 500, 5733 S. 34th St. Lincoln 68516.
Nickel - Mary M., 90, formerly Cordova, died 12/17/01 in West Covina, Calif.
Memorial Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cordova. Memorials to church. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
