U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Kreiner - Raymond, 76, Lincoln, died Friday (7/27/2001).
Corrected survivor: sister, Violet Bonow of Rosharon, Texas.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 6700 S. 14th St. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Thursday, mausoleum chapel. Memorials in care of the family.
Mammen - Donald C., 77, Western, died Sunday (7/29/2001). Born, near Hebron (6/8/24). Married, 9/25/49 in Bruning. Farmed near Western. Retired heavy-equipment operator for the county.
Survivors: wife, Marjorie M. (Ross); daughters, son-in-law, Debra J. Mammen of Allen, Texas, Jean M. and Scott Haskell, Cozad; sons, daughters-in-law, James D. and Kathy, Western, Dean A. and Rose, Plymouth; grandchildren, Lisa, Jason, Chad, Chris, Dustin, Josh, Bridget, Tabitha; brothers, sisters-in-law, Delbert and Selma, Eatontown, N.J., Wilber and Kathy, Hebron; sister-in-law, Ardean Mammen, Bruning; nieces; cousins; aunts; uncles; many friends. Preceded in death by parents, George I. and Helena E. (Ortgies); brothers, Ervin, Leonard and J. Edward; infant son.
Services: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, St. John's United Church of Christ, Western. Pastor Leo Zillig. Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bruning. Military rites by Western American Legion Post 255. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today and Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Western. Memorials to Western Rescue Squad.
Mannigel - David R., 56, Seward, died Sunday (7/29/2001). Born, Minneapolis (3/4/45). Principal and teacher, St. John Lutheran School, Seward. Graduated from Concordia University and received masters in education degree. Served on boards and committees; Concordia University, Nebraska District; Lutheran Elementary Administrators Department. Awards and honors, Outstanding Young Educator, Seward County; Seward Community Service Award; runner-up, Nebraska State Teacher of the Year; Exemplary Elementary School Award; Christa McAuliffe Award; Concordia College Alumnus of the Year; Master Teacher Award. Wrote numerous articles for Lutheran Education and Issues. Instructor and director, National Lutheran Administrators Academies.
Survivors: wife, Lois; son, Timothy, Fort Wayne, Ind., Andrew, Seward; daughter, Rebecca Mannigel, Omaha; brother, Paul Mannigel, Laguna Hills, Calif. Preceded in death by parents, Oswald and Dolores Mannigel; daughter, Kathleen.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. The Rev. Paul Vasconcellos. Seward Cemetery, Seward. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, 8-4 p.m. Wednesday, Volzke Mortuary, Seward; 5-10 p.m. church, with family greeting friends and relatives from 6-8 p.m.; one hour before services Thursday.
Most - Jess H., 96, Ohiowa, died Sunday (7/29/2001) in Geneva. Born, Tobias (3/14/05) to Henry and Anna (Frickey). Retired farmer.
Survivors: wife, Ida C.; son, daughter-in-law, Morley and Darlene, Ohiowa; grandsons, Scott Most and wife Kristi, Tobias, Steven Most, Kosovo; granddaughter, Sharlene Most, York; great-granddaughters, Anna and Sara Most, Tobias; sister, Hazel Strope, Geneva; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Ohiowa. Maynard P. Kellerman, officiating. Ohiowa Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 2 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the church.
Radcliffe - David F., 56, Lincoln, died Sunday (7/29/2001).
Memorial services pending, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Ruddock - Walter D. "Don," 95, Florissant, Mo., formerly York, widower of Wilma A., died Sunday (7/29/2001). Born, Gresham. Owned Don's Pharmacy, York.
Survivors: son, James, Enid, Okla.; daughter, Donna Sleight, Florrissant, Mo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Metz Mortuary, York. Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Gresham. Visitation: one hour before services, mortuary.
Sabata - James P., 54, Lincoln, died Friday (7/27/2001).
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. today, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1420 K St. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Simpson - Mary Jane, 90, Lincoln, died Friday (7/27/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary Chapel, 4300 O St. Visitation: today until services, mortuary. Memorials to College View Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Smith - Norma L., 74, Santa Clara, Calif., died Friday (7/27/2001) in Saratoga, Calif.
Services and burial in Santa Clara. Condolences to the family at 1913 Harrison St., Santa Clara, CA 95050.
Stephenson - Florence I., 97, Lincoln, died Sunday (7/29/2001). Born (9/21/1903). Longtime member, Country Women's Club; Tamora Election Board.
Survivors: daughter, Wilma J. Specht, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Jane and Dick Dewees, Lompoc, Calif., Deborah and Tony Irons, Lincoln, Barbara and Gary Mahan, Farmington, N.M., John Allen and Marjorie Bisbee Specht, Monte and Pat Specht, all Lincoln; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; brother, Howard Reynolds, Hayes, Kan.; sister, Marion Eskildsen, Washington state. Preceded in death by husband, Clifford Stephenson; parents, George and Marion (Spear) Reynolds; son, Clifford I. Stephenson; sisters, Thelma Hans, Mildred Maggert; brothers, Leland Reynolds, Raymond Reynolds; son-in-law, Verne Specht.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. The Rev. Alvin Smith. Seward Cemetery, Seward. Visitation: 3-8:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to donor's choice in care of the family.
Stern - Bernard A., 81, Pleasant Dale, died Sunday (7/29/2001) in Lincoln.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Marcia and Butch Keller, Pleasant Dale; son, Bruce, Pleasant Dale; grandchildren, Kirk and Laura Keller, Kevin and Terri Keller; great-grandchildren, Jenna, Lindsey, Colton and Delaney Keller; brother, sister-in-law, Lyle and Iona, Blair; sisters, brothers-in-law, Letty and Harold Mundt, Crete, Bonnie Bargman, Crete, Dorothy Carver, Westminster, Colo.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Alma; brother, Ray; sister, Violet Graff.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Pastor Rod Lyon. Pleasant Dale Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 5 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Virgl - Raymond J. "Ray," 78, Wahoo, formerly Colon, died Monday (7/30/2001) in Lincoln. Born, northwest of Colon (3/25/23) to Henry J.C. and Caroline (Dolezal) Virgl. Attended District 26 school, Colon. Life-long Colon area farmer, retired 1982. Moved to Wahoo, 1999. Member, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo.
Survivors: sisters, brothers-in-law, Cecilia and Conrad "Tony" Anthony, Jean Keller, Irene Gonser, all Lincoln, Joan and Laddie Jirovsky, Fremont; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. The Rev. Rudy Oborny. St. Francis Cemetery, Wahoo. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church.
Wiles - Emma Lucile, 86, Plattsmouth, widow of Chester L., died Friday (7/27/2001). Born, Cedar Creek. Retired elementary school teacher.
Survivors: son, Alan, Plattsmouth; daughter, Janice Freeburg, Plattsmouth; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, John Albert, Louisville; sister, Betty Bashus, Bismarck, N.D.; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Liberty United Methodist Church, Mynard. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to Lucile Wiles Educational Scholarship Fund or charity of choice.
Winter - Dr. F. Hauser, 86, Davenport, Fla., formerly Lincoln, died Saturday (7/28/2001). Born, Richmond, Mo. (10/28/14) to William and Deborah (Hauser) Winter. Retired Methodist minister. Received B.S. in education, M.A. in church history, both from University of Missouri-Columbia; Th.M. from Iliff School of Theology, 1944; doctorate of theology from Iliff, 1945; divinity degree from Central Methodist College, Fayette, Mo. Served churches in Louisiana, Rock Port, Huffman Memorial (St. Joseph), Maryville, Broadway (Kansas City) all Missouri; Trinity United Methodist Church, Grand Island. Served on Missouri Conference Board of Ministry, 11 years, chairman, 8 years; president of the Council of Churches of St. Joseph, Mo. Iliff Alumnus of the Year, 1968. Board of trustees, St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, 11 years. Delegate to all General and Jurisdictional Conferences of the Nebraska United Methodist Church, 1960-76. Retired, 1980 and moved to Lincoln. Served 14 years as visitation pastor, Christ United Methodist Church; Archives Commission of the Conference; board of trustees, Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Survivors: wife, Anna; sons, daughters-in-law, Cmdr. Erich Hauser Winter and Alice, Davenport, Fla., Guyler Martin Winter and Diane, Glenrock, N.J.; grandchildren, Aaron, Evan, Ryan Winter, Douglas Winter, all Davenport, Fla., Rachel, Ashley, Alyssa, Jeremy Winter, Glenrock, N.J., Kenneth Winter, San Diego, Christopher Larsen, Kansas City, Mo.; brother, Dr. William Winter, Boulder, Colo.; sister, Lou West, Livingston, Texas.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Christ United Methodist Church. The Bishop Rhymes H. Moncure, Pastor J. Vetter. Burial: Columbia, Mo. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to ARM-Retired Minister Fund of the Nebraska Conference. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Bankhead - Thomas C. "T.C.," 71, Lincoln, died Monday (8/13/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Bartu - Marjorie S., 81, Fairmont, formerly Exeter, widow of Alfred E., died Thursday (8/16/2001).
Survivors: son, Bob, Exeter; daughters, Shirley Krejci, Exeter, Linda Bartu, Fairmont; brother, Frank Schmidt, Lincoln, Hazel Kroeger, Fairbury; four grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, United Church of Christ, Exeter. Zastrow Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Sunday, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Memorials in care of the family.
Bonne - Marie A., 88, David City, widow of Charles, died Wednesday (8/15/2001). Born, Dwight. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Harold, Roca, Wesley, Lincoln, Alfred, Trenton, Mo.; daughter, Elizabeth "Betty" Schaf, Shelby; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Roberts Funeral Home, David City. David City Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Dakan - Ila Mae, 74, Lincoln, died Tuesday (8/14/2001). Born, Crete (12/19/26) to Monte and Cleo (Beldin) Littler.
Survivors: sons, Donald, Connecticut, Pastor Darrell, Grand Rapids, Mich., Douglas, Lincoln; daughter, Denise, Lincoln; grandchildren, Mike, Monte, Sara, Justin, Kirsten, Lisa, Krystal, Melissa, Lora, Josh, Shane and Tim.; great-grandchildren, Cedric, Christian, Cinjin, Chloe, Preceded in death by husband, Donald D.; grandson, Matthew; parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum, 6700 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, mausoleum. Memorials to Grace Gospel Publishers Inc., PO Box 21001, Denver, CO 80221. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Densberger - Dorisann, 53, Lincoln, died Tuesday (8/14/2001). Born, Kansas City, Mo.
Survivors: husband, Don L.; daughters, Cindy Heiser, Annalee Hassenplug, both Lincoln; granddaughter, Jade Hassenplug, Lincoln. Preceded in death by mother, Doris Curtis.
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. today, Wyuka Cemetery. Meet at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family.
Dillon - Helen R., 83, Lincoln, died Wednesday (8/15/2001). Former secretary, Nebraska Marketers Association. Member, Saint Patrick's Catholic Church. World's greatest grandma and avid bingo player.
Survivors: husband, Linus; daughters, sons-in-law, Beverly and Bob Smith, Lincoln, Jeannette and Jerry Wood, Pamona, Kan.; son, daughter-in-law, Ron and Lauri, Indianola, Iowa; sister, Leora Loofe, Davey; sister, brother-in-law, Barbara and Bill Carlson, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Linda Dillon, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Melinda and Leon Igo, Deborah and Jeff Searcey, Theresa and Jason Vanwormer, Phillip Smith, Michelle, Ryan, Scott, and Katelyn Dillon, David and Catherine Dillon, Curt and Stacia Wood, Paul and Jodie Nystrom, Shawn Lahmon, Brian and Laura Martin, Jennifer and Jay Peterson; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by son, Roger; twin infant sons, Robert and Richard.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill Avenue. Father David Hintz. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers: grandchildren. Visitation: after 3 p.m. Friday, funeral home. Memorials to church or Saint Elizabeth's Hospice. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home.
Elliott - Kyle P., 17, Wahoo, died Wednesday (8/15/2001) as result of motor vehicle accident in rural Wahoo. Born, Omaha (7/3/84). Junior, Wahoo High School. Member, King of Kings Lutheran Church (Mo. Synod), Omaha; Christ Lutheran Church (Mo. Synod) Lincoln; school cross country team; Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Survivors: parents, Dr. Brian and Terri (Heiden); brothers, sisters-in-law, Sean and Megan, Bret; sister, Heather Elliott, all Wahoo; nephew, Kahleb Robert Elliott, Wahoo; grandparents, Charles and Bonnie Elliott, Lincoln, Herb and Loretta Heiden, York; aunts, uncles, Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Elliott, Mount Pleasant S.C., Mr. and Mrs. Bob Elliott, Omaha, Rex and Sharla Schultze, Lincoln; cousins, Conor and Devin Schultze, Lincoln.
Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Wahoo. The Rev. Dr. Burton Knudsen. No visitation. Memorials to Wahoo High School Cross Country Team. Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo.
Flowerday - Theodore M. "Ted", 90, Seward, died Wednesday (8/15/2001). Born (9/11/10). Member, Friedens United Church of Christ, Seward; Trustee and Vice President of Church; School Board Member, District 79; 4-H Leader. Farmer.
Survivors: wife, Erma; daughters, sons-in-law, Jan and Duane Preston, Seward, Mitzi and Bill Colyer, McClure, Ill., Judy and Gene Nagel, Baraboo, Wis., Maureen and Larry Dunn, Powell, Tenn.; son, daughter-in-law, Ted W. and Martha Flowerday, Clinton, Miss.; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; great-great-grandson. Preceded in death by parents, William and Emma; brothers, Albert, Arthur "Bob", Fred, Edwin, and Ray; sister, Elsie Herrold, Annie Imig, Doris Scobie; granddaughter, Barbara Preston.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Friedens United Church of Christ, Seward. Seward Cemetery. The Rev. Alvin Smith. Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8:30 p.m. today, 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, all at Wood-Zabka Funeral Home; one hour prior to services Saturday, church. Memorials to donor's choice. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Griffin - Lillian M., 65, Lincoln, died Monday (8/13/2001).
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500, (16); or American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th St., Suite 100 (06).
Hall - Marie M., 71, Lincoln, was found Sunday (8/12/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1420 K St. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Catholic Social Services.
Hartshorn - Roger Dean, 57, Lincoln, died Monday (8/13/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials to family or donor's choice.
Keagle - Shanan L., 24, Lincoln, died Tuesday (8/14/2001). Born, Lincoln (7/20/77). Member, LEAP Region V. Former client of Shriners, Temple of Sesostris; Special Olympics and Dream Catchers Therapy Riding Program.
Survivors: mother, father, Margaret (Keagle) and Randy Harre, Lincoln; grandmother, Mary Keagle, Lincoln; aunt, uncle, Deb and Ed Strachan, Lincoln; uncles, Jon Keagle, Donald Keagle, both Lincoln; cousins; second cousins. Preceded in death by grandfather, Wayne Keagle; great-grandmother, Ruby Keagle.
Memorial Service: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Private inurnment at later date. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m. until services Saturday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Kepka - Marilyn Beverly, 72, Newport News, Va., died Dec. 12, 2000. Born, Lincoln to Charles S. and Ann E. (Early) Spalding. Graduated, Lincoln High. Nursing student, UNL. Active in Civil Air Patrol. Taught, Montessori School, Chicago. As young girl, sang at Trinity Methodist Church, Lincoln. Active member, United Presbyterian Church, South Holland, Ill., and South Holland Country Club; enjoyed golfing, crafts, gardening.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Barbara A. Kepka, Naples, Fla., Bebe and Jim Dove, Newport News; sister, brother-in-law, Betty Jeanne and Willis Skrdla, Ames, Iowa; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, William; daughter, Betty Beechin; parents; brother, Stanley Spalding (Casper, Wyo.); sister, Shirley Martin (Lincoln); nephew, Tom Martin (Garland).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Aug. 25, Masonic Circle, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St., Lincoln. Friends of family welcome. Memorial Services were held Dec. 27 in Newport News. Cremation. Memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church, 16th and A streets, 68502.
Kittell - Beatrice C., 97, Lincoln, died Tuesday (8/14/2001) in Waverly.
Private family services. No visitation. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
