U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Jonas - Rose A., 98, Lincoln, died Monday (10/1/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14th and K streets. Parish and Catholic Daughters rosary, 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Adoration Convent or Madonna Foundation.
Kleege - Theodore Alexander, 84, Novato, Calif., formerly Lincoln, widower of May (Boyte) died Saturday (9/29/2001). Born, Lincoln, grew up in Denton. Manager, apartment complex. Worked at Goodyear. Machinist. Graduated, Rokeby School, 1934.
Survivors: daughter, Joyce Kleege Seaton, Novato, Calif., Richard, Lincoln, Roger, Roca; brother, Robert, San Diego; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Novato. Valley Memorial Park, Novato. Reception following burial, Commons Room, Nova Ro II, Novato. Visitation: Wednesday, Keatons Mortuary, Novato. Memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 1180 Lynwood Drive, Novato, CA 94947.
Linder - Wayne B., 77, Lincoln, died Sunday (9/30/2001).
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Lincoln Memorial Park.
Masek - Mary C., 91, Valparaiso, died Sunday (9/30/2001) in David City.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Thursday, Saints Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Valparaiso. Saint Vitus Cemetery, Touhy. Father Thomas Kuffel. Visitation: noon-6 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Funeral Chapel, Valparaiso (corrected location). Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, the church. Memorials to donor's choice or Masses. Knott Funeral Home, 383 C St., David City.
Maul - John P. "Pete," 85, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/2/2001). Born, Monroe (1/24/16) to Conrad and Katherine (Filbert). Retired employee, Goodyear, 32 years. Army veteran, World War II. Member, American Legion Post 3, Good Year Retirees Club. Former member, Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors: wife, Pauline; daughter-in-law, Sony Lowrey, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Jeff Lowrey, Linda Summerer, Martin and Lisa Lowrey, all Colorado, Dirk and Pam Lowrey, Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Charles and Elizabeth Lowrey, Colorado, Brenna and Alex Lowrey, Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, Martin and Irene, John, all Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Marie and John Schrader, Roca, Esther Maul, Lincoln; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; stepson, Ronald Lowrey; four brothers.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Harold T. Stelzer. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military honors by American Legion Post 3. Pallbearers: Dirk, Martin, Jeff Lowrey, Jerry Maul, Douglas Chapin, Mark Bartolome. Honorary pallbearers: Pete's other nephews. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m. until services Friday, funeral home. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Mitchell - Jill P., 85, Pasadena, Calif., formerly Lincoln, widow of Bert, died Friday (9/28/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, First-Plymouth Church, Lincoln. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Pasadena Presbyterian Church, Pasadena, Calif. Cabot & Sons Funeral Services, Pasadena.
Powell - Ruth Arnold, 89, Hebron, died Sunday (9/30/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Blue Valley Nursing Home Chapel, Hebron. Burial: 4 p.m. today, Maple Cemetery, Salem. Visitation: 8 a.m.-11 a.m. today, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Memorials to Blue Valley Lutheran Nursing Home, Hebron.
Rauscher - Ardell J., 61, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/2/2001). Born, Hamilton County (9/29/40) to Albert and Ceadia (Becker) Rauscher. Twenty-five-year volunteer firefighter, Clay Center. Nineteen-year retiree, city of Clay Center; worked as a lineman, Clay County, five years. Member, Trinity United Methodist Church.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Roger and Jennifer, Elkhorn, Randy and Terri, Ralston; grandchildren, Jordan, Alaina Rauscher, Elkhorn, Chriswell, Shelby, ReAnna Rauscher, Ralston; mother, Ceadia Rauscher, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Dwane and Laura, Seward; sisters, brothers-in-law, Aralyis and John Reid, Denton, Elaine and David Dirksen, Lincoln; many nieces, nephews; special friend, Carol Gilland, Lincoln. Preceded in death by father, Albert; brother, Harlan Dell.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Lauren Ekdahl. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers, care of the family or Trinity United Methodist Church.
Rickman - Dr. James H., 81, Lincoln, died Sunday (9/30/2001).
Service: 2 p.m. today, Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner. Memorials to Christ Lutheran Church, First-Plymouth Congregational Church or Lincoln Parks and Recreation Foundation. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Rogers - Mary C., 90, Crete, formerly of Chicago and Friend, widow of Paul, died Saturday (9/29/2001) in Crete. Born, Canada. Member, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Friend.
Survivors: stepson, spouse, Bob and Virginia Rogers, Lady Lake, Fla.; stepdaughter, spouse, Ruth and Bill Wagner, Sun City, Calif.; five stepgrandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; one stepgreat-great-grandson.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Andrew Cemetery, Friend. Fr. David Bourek. Cremation. No visitation. Register book available for signing, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Memorials to the family.
Rowe - Elmer H., 83, Syracuse, died Saturday (9/29/2001) in Wellston, Okla.
Corrected Survivors: granddaughter, Kim Ganzel and husband, Lloyd, Springfield.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family 7-8 p.m., Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family's choice.
Savage - Floyd E., 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (9/26/2001).
Private family services were held at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society or Hospice Care of Nebraska.
Schafer - Terry, 51, Lincoln, died (9/27/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation. Memorials to the family.
Seidel - Dorothy M., 74, Sidney, died 9/23/01. Born, St. Paul. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, John, Rick, both Lincoln; daughter, Mary Lou Clarkson, Lincoln; eight grandchildren; one great-grandson. Preceded in death by husband, Pat; daughter, Linda Seidel.
Services were Sept. 25, Gehrig and Son Funeral Home, Sidney. Inurnment: Greenwood Cemetery, Sidney. Memorials to Association of Retarded Citizens, Sidney.
Smidberg - Sharon A., 60, Lincoln, died Friday (9/28/2001). Born, Lincoln (3/20/41) to Bernhard and Florence (Dolinger) Loshonkohl.
Survivors: husband, Leo; sons, daughters-in-law, Ron and Tami, Ceresco, Jeff and Darlene, Des Moines, Iowa; daughter, son-in-law, Julie and Richard Alker, St. Robert, Mo.; sisters, Dorothy Thompson, Baton Rouge, La., Carol Gunn, Shirley VanEperen, both Lincoln, Linda Woicinski, Peoria, Ill.; brother, Harlan Loshonkohl, Salina, Utah; grandchildren, Sharon and Holly Alker, St. Robert. Preceded in death by daughter, Tina Smidberg; parents.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. Meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St., before services. The Rev. Joseph A. Culpepper. Visitation: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Cedars Home for Children.
Waltke - Willard E., 66, Fairbury, died Tuesday (10/2/2001). Born, Beatrice. Area manager, LT&T. Served, U.S. Navy.
Survivors: wife, Janice; son, Michael, Clatonia; daughter, Robin Anderson, Beatrice; three grandsons; brothers, John C., Ernest, both of Beatrice, Alfred, Delafield, Wis.; sisters, Hannah Johnsen, Beatrice, Leanna Mihulka, Columbus; stepsister, Beatta Luksik, Adkins, Texas; stepbrother, Orland Henke, Gold Beach, Ore.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, American Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Pickrell. Gerdes Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Memorials to family's choice.
Williams - Mary H., 83, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/29/2001).
Private graveside service at Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials to American Heart Association or Eastmont Towers Foundation. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Wonka - Willard J. "Willie," 81, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Blue Hill, Los Angeles, Rosemont, died Sunday (9/30/2001). Born, Weston. Rural mail carrier, Blue Hill, also worked for Century Lumber Center, Blue Hill. Served, Army Air Forces during World War II.
Survivors: wife, Lucille; son, Robert, Oakland; daughters, Ann Buckner, Elmwood, Rebecca Kaufman, Albuquerque; brother, Donald "Jack," Grand Island; sisters, Florris Zimmerman, Scottsdale, Ariz., Florrine VanWinkle, Aurora, Colo.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Blue Hill. Blue Hill Cemetery. Christian wake service: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Merten-Butler Mortuary Chapel, Blue Hill. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Friday, and 9-10 a.m. Saturday, mortuary. Memorials established.
Yoder - F. Berneice, 85, Milford, died Monday (10/1/2001). Born, Kalona, Iowa. Charter member, Bellwood Mennonite Church.
Survivors: husband, Paul; sons, daughters-in-law, Robert, Portland, Ore., Steven and Debbie, Omaha; daughter, Carolyn Yoder, Kansas City, Kan.; grandchildren, Troy, Ian, Amy, and Raschelle Yoder; great-granddaughter, Jayden Yoder; brothers, sister-in-law, Kenneth Reber, Modesto, Calif., Donald and Barbara Reber, Goshen, Ind.; sister, brother-in-law, Marguerite and Darold Roth, Milford.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bellwood Mennonite Church. The Rev. Marlin Kym. Food and fellowship reception immediately following, church. Cremation. No visitation. Graveside burial of cremated remains: 10 a.m. Thursday, East Fairview Cemetery, rural Milford. Memorials to the family. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford.
Bader - Eric Philip, 17, Seward, died Friday (10/19/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. The Rev. Brad Zitek. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, at the church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home; one hour prior to rosary and one hour prior to service, at the church.
Biegert - Waldean J. "Dean," 79, Shickley, died Friday (10/19/2001) in Geneva. Born, Shickley (2/10/22) to John and Agnes (Dudgeon).
Survivors: wife, Patricia; son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Karen Biegert, Shickley; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Gary Peppie, Ohiowa; brothers and sisters-in-law, John R. and Maurine, Shickley, Max L. and Thelma, Paradise Valley, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Helen Biegert, Grand Island; grandchildren, Lisa and Kevin Kimbrough, Julie and Jim Stutzman, Michael Biegert; stepgrandson, Deric Lichty; great-granddaughter, Madeline Kimbrough; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Geneva. Msgr. Ivan Vap. Shickley Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning at 1 p.m. Monday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva; Tuesday before service, at the church. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Monday, funeral home.
Bierhaus, Robert L., 70, Lincoln, died Friday (10/19/2001). Retired mechanic, Otis Elevator Co. Army veteran, Korean War. Memberships: St. Teresa's Catholic Church; International Union of Elevator Constructor Local 28; American Legion Post #169.
Survivors: wife, Evelyn; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Michael Hyde, Marietta, Ga., Kathleen and John Rikerts, Waukesha, Wis., Susan Bierhaus, Laura Bierhaus, Kristen Beckler, all of Lincoln; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert J. and Sarah, John, all of Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Milford and Lucetta, Campbell; sister-in-law, Elaine Bierhaus, Grand Island; sisters and brothers-in-law, Velma and Art Mattison, Campbell, Alta and Boyd Henk, Western, Helen Anderson, Holdrege; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Cleo Genereux, Campbell, Douglas and Kay Genereux, San Luis Obispo, Calif., Don and Jeanette Genereux, Honey Creek, Iowa, Gary and Pat Genereux, Lincoln, Betty and Meade Thomas, Hastings, Joyce and Lee Ostdiek, Blue Hill; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Leslie and Emma; brother, Don.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St. Father Joseph Nemec. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Matt Wood, Gunnar Holck, Jack Yueill, Peter Manuylo, Bob Banks, Ron Varner. Honorary pallbearer: Jim Fix. Visitation: after 2 p.m. Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Memorials to A.R.C. of Lincoln/Lancaster County.
Braaf - Hester Lucille, 92, Wilber, formerly McCook, Hallam, Clatonia, Portland, Ore., widow of Ervin, died Friday (10/19/2001). Born, Cambridge (10/5/09) to Phillip C. and Josephine (Tumbleson) Bush. Memberships: Methodist Church, Wilber; Eastern Star; Pythian Sisters; Wilber Garden Club; WSCS.
Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Berene Jo Henke, Crete, Sharon Lee and Gerald Rehm, DeWitt, Carlye June and Joseph Gilmore, Junction City, Kan.; sisters-in-laws and brother-in-law, Lucillie and David Lanham, Lincoln, Marge Braaf, St. Louis, Mo.; six grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Randy Henke; son-in-law, Leland Henke; sisters, Orell Grannell, Mary Jones, Hattie Greene, Susie Ellen Bush, Nina DeWester, Josephine Crews; brother, Phillip Edwin Bush.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Wilber. Pastor Michael Flury. Interment: 1 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Memorials to family with funeral home in charge.
Carmicheal - James Martin, 75, Plattsmouth, died Saturday (10/20/2001) in Omaha. Navy veteran, WWII. Retired truck driver.
Survivors: wife, Doris; daughter, Jeanne Anderson, Louisville; grandchildren, Tucker and Owen Anderson, Louisville; sister, Lou Gates, Omaha; brothers, William, Plattsmouth, Ernie, Florida; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Roby Funeral Home Chapel, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Monday, with family 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to First Lutheran Church, Plattsmouth or family's choice.
Carr - Frances E., 83, Grand Island, formerly Fort Myers, Fla., widow of Harland G., died Thursday (10/18/2001). Born, York (7/17/18) to George and Christina (Giebelhaus) Schleiger.
Survivors: sister, Mae Louise Milton, Sacramento, Calif.; brother-in-law, Owen Kilgore, Grand Island. Preceded in death by brothers, Alvin, Harold, George, Pete Schleiger; sisters, Margaret Scholondors, Arlene Kilgore.
Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Family and friends will meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St., prior to services. Visitation: one hour before services at funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Craig - Wilma Rose Jelineck, 91, Clemson, S.C., died 10/9/01.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Nov. 2 (corrected date), Arlington National Cemetery, Old Post Chapel. Memorials to Wilma Craig Library Memorial Fund, Alterra Sterling House, 131 Vickery Lane, Central, SC 29630; or Nebraska Children's Home Society, 4700 Valley Road, Lincoln, NE 68510. McDougald Funeral Home, Anderson, S.C.
Dixon - Herbert C., 72, Utica, died Thursday (10/18/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, United Methodist Church, Utica. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, the church. Memorials to the church, American Heart Association, Nebraska Pharmacists Association, or donor's choice in care of the family.
Dorsey-Howley - Jennifer Lynn, 34, New York, died tragically 9/11/01 as result of terrorist attack on World Trade City in New York City. Born, Lincoln (7/7/67) to Lyle G. and Donna Jean (Taylor) Dorsey. Graduated, Lincoln Southeast, 1985. Moved to New York, October 1985. Since 1987, has worked in insurance industry. Since 1994, worked with Aon, 2 World Trade Center, 92nd floor, where she was recently promoted from senior vice president to director. Married, Brian Howley, 1997, and they were expecting their first baby in January. Jennifer will always be remembered for her beautiful, contagious smile.
Survivors: husband, Brian; parents, Lyle and Joan Dorsey, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Matthew and Mary Dorsey, Lincoln; sister, Kristine Leonhardt, Lincoln; grandmother, Jeanette Taylor, Lincoln; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Howley, Virginia; brothers-in-law, spouses, James Jr. and Leah Howley, New York, Sean and Erica Howley, Virginia; aunts and uncles; niece and nephews; many special friends. Preceded in death by mother, Donna Jean (Taylor) Dorsey; father-in-law, James P. Howley; grandparents.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Faith Bible Church, 6201 S. 84th St., Lincoln. Pastor Tom Rempel. Memorials in lieu of flowers, care of the family.
Foster - Delaney Quinn, infant daughter, died Thursday (10/18/2001). Born, Lincoln (10/18/2001) to Randy and Laura (Jansky) Foster.
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Family and friends will meet at gate 2 prior to services. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation Monday.
