U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Godfrey - Dewain Edward, 63, Crete, died Thursday (10/18/2001). Born, Lincoln (3/28/38) to Howard and Fern (Bracken) Godfrey. Longtime over-the-road truck driver. Maintenance superintendent, Blue River Park, Crete. 1956 Lincoln Northeast graduate. Member, FOE Eagles No. 3909.
Survivors: wife, Lois; son, Dewain, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Susan and Carl Sykes, Sandy Powell, all of Lincoln, Sabra and Scott Herbert, Omaha, Tracey and Russ Johnson, Crete, Laura Ann Taylor, Lincoln; daughter, special friend, Lisa Ann Godfrey and Curt Johansen Jr., Crete; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, brothers-in-law, Vicky and Larry Jurgens, Barb and Dale Schlegelmilch, all of Lincoln; three nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents.
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Steve Ratzlaff. Inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Dick Starkweather, Sterling Jarrett, Arlyn Wohl, Eric Martin, Barry Rubottom, Malon Billings, Richard (Ernie) Newton, George Caves Jr., Nemat Akhgari, Rick Taylor, Giddon Gillispie, Steve Havlat. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, with family greeting friends 2-4 p.m., funeral home (no visitation Monday.) Memorials in care of the family.
Grant - Earle W., 78, Firth, widower of Ruth D. (Hornung), died Friday (10/19/2001). Born near Bennet (7/31/23). Farmer. Member, Sons of the American Legion.
Survivors: daughters and sons-in-laws, Faye and Bill Winter, Earlene and Dean Barney, all of Lincoln, Shirrale and Sterling Legate, Clearwater; grandchildren, Wesley, Debra, Todd, Linda, James, Christine, William Jr., Scott, David, Lori, Tammy, Brian, Rochelle. 33 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by sister, Verna Schmale; grandson, Douglas Duff Jr.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St. Pastors Troy Emley and Shari Lageman. Interment, Bennet Cemetery. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to Lakeview Rest Home, Firth.
Hansen - Arlie Dale D., 77, Ceresco, died Friday (10/19/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Ceresco (7/29/24) to Harry and Esther (Johnson). Retired farmer. Army veteran: WWII, Korea. Member: American Legion Post 244, Ceresco; VFW Post 4502, Wahoo; DAV; Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 175; Welfare Society Inc.; Ceresco Evangelical Covenant Church.
Survivors: wife, Anna; daughter, Kathy, Omaha; sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Connie Hansen, Kent and Teresa Hansen, all of Ceresco; granddaughters; Amanda, Kirsten, Rylee, all of Ceresco, Melissa and Adam Trout, Waverly; sisters and brothers-in-law, Thelma Radenslaben, Merva Lee and Elton Brodd, Lincoln; brother and sister-in-law, Marvin and Irene Hansen, Ceresco; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Ferdinand Radenslaben.
Graveside Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial. Friends and family meet at gate 2 by 9:15 a.m. Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Ceresco Evangelical Covenant Church. The Rev. Harry Walles. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Sunday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco. Memorials to the church or the Ceresco American Legion.
Harshorn - Linda (Waggoner), 53, Lincoln died Friday (10/19/2001).
Services pending, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Hofeling - Eleanor A., 67, Beatrice, died Friday (10/19/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Gage County. Employed, Martin Luther Home.
Survivors: husband, Wayne; sons, Brad, Beatrice, Bruce, Great Bend, Kan.; daughter, Bonnie Mayer, Gretna; seven grandchildren; brother, Marvin Ehnen, Davenport, Iowa; sister, Carol Behrends, Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. John Lutheran Church, Beatrice. Interment, Evergreen Home Cemetery. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice; one hour prior to service, at the church. Family prayer service, 1:15 p.m. Wednesday, church chapel. Memorials to the church and the Martin Luther Home with Annora Schmidt and Donna Miller in charge.
Kildaw - Mary E., 82, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/16/2001).
Memorial service: 2:30 p.m. Oct. 26 (corrected date), Lancaster Manor Chapel. No visitation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Koch - Mary V., 86, Lincoln, widow of Richard, died Thursday (10/18/2001).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Larson - Kellie Ann "Samantha," 27, Lincoln, formerly Jamestown, N.D., died 10/9/01 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Born, Grand Forks, N.D. Moved to Lincoln in 1997.
Survivors: fiance, Travis Mitchell, Lincoln; father, stepmother, Brad Larson and Lanita Morehouse, Jamestown; mother, Deb Rolle, Ipswich, S.D.; one brother; one half sister; one half brother; two grandmothers; niece.
Services were Tuesday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wimbledon, N.D. Bethany Cemetery, Binford, N.D. Haut Funeral Home, Jamestown, N.D.
Lindsey - Polly, 83, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/16/2001).
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 (corrected date), College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4015 S. 49th St. No visitation. Memorials to the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church; Bay Area First Baptist Church, League City, Texas; or American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500 (16).
Lutz - Garry M., 65, Bladen, died Friday (10/19/2001) in Franklin. Born, Chambers. Army veteran. Farmer.
Survivors: wife, Lola (Baker); daughters, Brenda Brush, Campbell, Lora Lutz, Kenesaw; six grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Bladen. Interment, Harmony Cemetery. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud. Memorial fund established by family.
Nollett - David Curtis, 70, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/18/2001).
Survivors: daughters, Judy Martinez, Grand Island, Jean Titkemeier, Salina, Kan.; five grandchildren.
Graveside Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wyuka Cemetery. No visitation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Polage - Henry R., 85, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/17/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Evangelical United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont St. Visitation: ongoing until noon Monday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church.
Schmidt - Dorris B., 92, Lincoln, widow of John C., died Friday (10/19/2001). Secretary, Lincoln Public Schools. Member: Faith Lutheran Church.
Survivors: daughter, Beverly Hobson, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Kirk and Martha Schmidt, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Nancy and Michael Young, Mark and Ann Hobson, John C. III and Danele Schmidt; great-grandchildren, Stephanie Young, John Young, Andrew Young, Elizabeth Young, David Young, Molly Hobson, Sarah Hobson, Nykole Klick. Preceded in death by parents; grandchildren, Kim Hobson, Eric Schmidt; sisters; Jean Van Allen, Lois Burke.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Jerome Troester. Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials to Faith Lutheran Church.
Ulland - Maynard, 82, Grand Island, widower of Lucille, died Friday (10/19/2001). Born, Mayville, N.D. (6/7/19) to Martin and Sophie (Johnson). Retired sales manager, Delp Auto. Memberships: WWII veteran; American Legion, Post No. 3; VFW.
Survivors: daughters, Jill Ulland, Lincoln, Bonnie Borenstein, Los Angeles, Diane Priest, Portland, Ore.; brothers, Lloyd, Fargo, N.D., Earl, Grand Forks, N.D.; sister, Maxine Lillie, Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren, Jay Bornestein, Amanda Priest, Ryan Priest. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Curtis, Howard; sister Lorraine.
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Pastor Michael McMurtry. Wyuka Cemetery. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Martin Luther Homes of Nebraska, Lincoln Branch, 3109 S. Sixth St. (02). Condolences may be e-mailed to contact @roperandsons.com.
White - Amber, 21, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/18/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to her children.
Wilcox - Levi A., 93, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/18/2001).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday, Douglas United Methodist Church, Douglas. Interment: 10 a.m. Monday, Rosehill Cemetery, Douglas. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Douglas United Methodist Church or BryanLGH East Volunteer Program (Bryan Hospital Foundation, 1600 S. 14th St.)
Bahm - Walter L. "Walt," 80, Davey, died Thursday (10/25/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Wahoo (1/3/21). Retired printer/lithographer. World War II veteran, served with U.S. Navy in South Pacific Theatre. Married the former Adeline D. Sabatka (2/3/42) at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Drummer for several local bands. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Davey; American Legion Post 308, Weston.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Scott and Karla, Lincoln; daughter, Judy Bahm, Davey; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, brother-in-law, Darlene and Rudy Meduna, Cedar Bluffs; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Bahm, Lincoln, Lorraine (Mrs. Robert) Rockwell, Omaha. Preceded in death by wife, Adeline (8/28/88); parents, Louis and Bess (Fisher); brother, Harold "Gene."
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Davey. Interment, Lincoln Memorial Park, with military rites by American Legion Post 308. Vigil service: 7 p.m. Sunday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. today, 4-8 p.m. Sunday, funeral home; one hour before mass, church. Memorials to Lincoln-Greater Nebraska Chapter National Alzheimer's Association, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 201, Lincoln (12).
Craft - James "Willie," 22, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/24/2001). Born, Lincoln (11/9/78) to Donald and Cindy (Landstrom). Member, St. Mark's United Methodist Church. 1997 graduate, Northeast High School. Student, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Member, Sigma Chi Fraternity. Regent scholar. Honorary society, Order of Omega. Member, Study Abroad Program, spent six months in Santiago, Chile. Bartender at Sportscasters.
Survivors: parents, Donald and Cindy, Lincoln; brother, Noa Craft, Lincoln; sister, Jordin Craft, Lincoln; girlfriend, Ginger Venhaus, Lincoln; grandparents, Jim and Delores Landstrom, Lincoln, Don and Polly Davis, Madison, Tenn.; aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, fraternity brothers. Preceded in death by brother, Derek; grandfather, Willard Craft.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Saint Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. Pastors Dan Safarik and Don Stewart. Private family inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-9 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before service, church. Memorials to the family.
Fauth - Steven Allyn, 49, Waverly, died Wednesday (10/24/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pallbearers: Dustin Workman, John Brunner, Mike Connolly, Ron Gore, Tim Erickson, John Hall. Honorary pallbearers: Eddie Pollard; Pete Anderson, lead guitar for Dwight Yoakum. Visitation: 9-9 p.m. today; 9-9 p.m. Sunday and 9 a.m. until services Monday, all at the funeral home. Memorials to the family or donor's choice.
Fraas - Fern L., 79, Mesa, Ariz., died Sunday (10/21/2001).
Memorial service was held Thursday (10/25/2001), St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Mesa, Ariz. Inurnment will take place in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Oct. 31. Memorials to Hospice of the Valley, East Office, 2222 S. Dobson Road, Suite 401, Mesa, Ariz. 85201. Bunker's University Chapel, Mesa, Ariz.
Hynek - Mary G., 88, Hanover, Kan., widow of Joseph, died Wednesday (10/24/2001) at Fairbury. Born, Kimeo, Kan. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Dennis, Beatrice, Jim, Manhattan, Kan., Joe, Fairbury, Mel, Milwaukee, Larry, Barnes, Kan., Rick, Seneca, Kan., Kevin, Hanover; daughters, Paulette Hynek, Deshler, Betty McDaniel, York, Karen (Williford) Slusher, Beatrice; sisters, Gertrude Cumo, Washington; 27 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, St. John's Catholic Church, Hanover. Church cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, church. Visitation: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hanover Mortuary, Hanover, Kan.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church.
Johnson - Joseph Winnett Sr., 94, Lincoln, widower of Frances Carlysle "Ki" Scott Johnson, died Wednesday (10/24/2001).
Corrected survivor: granddaughter, Kristin Lyn Frank Shriner.
Private family graveside services will be held Monday. No visitation. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Nebraska, 11926 Arbor St., Suite 102, Omaha 68144, or donor's preferred charity in support of the United States' war against terrorism.
Kroll - Richard, 72, Fairbury, died Friday (10/26/2001). Born, Fairbury. Employed, Endicott Clay.
Survivors: wife, Delores; daughter, Kathy Bear, Fairbury; sons, Michael, Ron, both Fairbury; five grandsons.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Presbyterian Church, Fairbury. United Church of Christ Cemetery, Gladstone. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Memorials to family's choice.
Lambert - Rose T., 89, Lincoln, widow of Henry, died Wednesday (10/24/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine St. Visitation: until services, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to church or Tabitha Hospice.
Lindsey - Polly, 83, Lincoln, died 10/16/01.
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28 (corrected date), College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4015 S. 49th St. No visitation. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to the College View Seventh-day Adventist Church; Bay Area First Baptist Church, League City, Texas; or American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500 (16).
Rine - Doris A. (Westerman), 84, Belleville, Ill., widow of Francis, died Thursday (10/25/2001). Born, Humboldt. Retired sales manager, Sears.
Survivors: daughter, Donna Staten, O'Fallon, Ill.; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Clyde Rine, Carter Lake, Iowa; sister-in-law, June Barmore, Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Kurrus Funeral Home, Belleville. Entombment: Friday, November 2, Crestview Memorial Park, Hot Springs, Ark. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society.
Schwisow - Dora C., 95, Western, died Thursday (10/25/2001). Born, near Campbell (12/29/05). Married William C. Schwisow (6/26/30) at Trinity Lutheran Church, Campbell. With husband, farmed near Daykin. Moved to Western, Fall of 1972.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Arlene and Ken Roesler, Western; sons, daughters-in-law, Bill, Daykin, Willis and Rosalie, Friend, Dale and Pat, Dennis and Shari, all of Western; 15 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, William C. (2/26/72); parents, William and Anna (Nitzel) Bartels; brothers, Fred and Emil Bartels; infant sister.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Daykin. Pastor Keith Burke. Church cemetery. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Western. Memorials to family with funeral home in charge.
Sidwell - Goldie S., 83, Lincoln, died Friday (10/26/2001). Born (1/29/18) to John and Alice Hansen. Raised in the Baptist faith.
Survivers: daughters, son-in-law, Barbara J. Dilley, Lincoln; Judie A. and Jack Ganser, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Stephen R. and Bonnie Sidwell, Santa Barbara, Calif.; grandchildren, Michael Dilley, Vaughn Dilley, Bryan Dilley, Deborah Cowin, Christine Jones, Tiffany Sidwell, Ryan Sidwell; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandson. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Max "Sid" Sidwell; two brothers; one sister; granddaughter, Cheryle Hansel; infant daughter, Donna Rae.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. No visitation.
Weichel - Elsie L., 89, Fairbury, widow of Elmer, died Thursday (10/25/2001). Born, Jansen. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, Marvin, Fairbury; sisters, Leona Kendall, Hebron, Helen Chirnside, Beatrice; brother-in-law, Marvin Weyer, Liberty; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Grace Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Memorials to family's choice or the church.
Barry - Colleen, Crete, died Tuesday (10/16/2001).
Services pending, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
