U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Schademann - Marvin D., 67, Geneva, died Sunday (10/14/2001).
Memorial service: 1 p.m. today, United Methodist Church, Geneva. Cremation. Memorials to Geneva Volunteer Fire Department or Geneva Rescue Unit. Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva.
Schulz - Harold O., 71, Lincoln, died Monday (10/15/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Holy Savior Lutheran Church, 4710 N. 10th St. Visitation: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with family greeting friends 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to church building fund or Saint Elizabeth Hospice.
Schulz - Lona M., 69, Mead, died Monday (10/15/2001) in Omaha. Born, Riverton, Iowa. Retired, Western Electric, Omaha.
Survivors: husband, Dwight; son, Mitch Zaugg, Mead; brother, Robert Scoles, Mead; sister, Eletha Beam, Elkhorn; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Alma Lutheran Church. Church cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Friday, Pruss Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to the church.
Schulz - Martin, 87, Schuyler, widower of Clara, died Wednesday (10/17/2001). Born, Creston. Retired Becton Dickinson, farmer, business owner.
Survivors: daughters, Carolyn Bailey, Surprise, Ariz., Marjorie Bailey, Schuyler; brother, R.F. Schulz, Temple City, Ariz.; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Schuyler. Schuyler Cemetery. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Friday with prayer service 7 p.m., Kracl Funeral Chapel, Schuyler; 9 a.m. until service, the church. Memorials to the church building fund, Sertoma, the Lutheran Hour.
Slattery - Helen Irene, 74, Plattsmouth, died Monday (10/15/2001) in Omaha. Born, Tekamah. Retired co-owner and bookkeeper, Cass County Motor Co. Retired registered nurse.
Survivors: husband, Gene; daughters, Susan Herbert, Omaha, Patricia Fernandez, Flower Mound, Texas; sons, Mike, Plattsmouth, Denis, Nehawka; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Edythe Major, Santa Maria, Calif., Anne Reed, Austin, Texas; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-5:30 p.m. today, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, church. Memorials to Plattsmouth Rescue Squad or Masses at Church of the Holy Spirit.
Standerford - Doris D., 86, Falls City, widow of Jay, died Tuesday (10/16/2001). Born, Bern, Kan. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, Linda Taylor, South Carolina; two grandchildren; brothers, Claredon Neff, Humboldt, Rollie Neff, Colorado Springs, Colo., Hiram Neff, Sun City, Ariz.; sister, Delpha Usher, Humboldt; nieces and nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Humboldt. Humboldt Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Humboldt.
Stemper - Myrtle P., 82, Beatrice, widow of Carl Prewitt and Leo Stemper, died Monday (10/15/2001). Born near Western. Retired cook, Marshall's Truck Stop.
Survivors: daughter, Merlene Hardesty, Cimarron, Kan., Tudi Rohr, Beatrice; sons, Gene Walker, Sherman Oaks, Calif., Mick Walker, Santa Ana, Calif., Bill Walker, Kearney, John Prewitt, Beatrice; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Church of Christ, Beatrice. Fairbury Cemetery. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorial established to family's choice with mortuary in charge.
Stroy - Elbert John, 84, Murdock, died Sunday (10/14/2001) Lincoln.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock. Memorials to church cemetery maintenance fund. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Louisville.
Tucker - Dennis, 48, Holdrege, died Monday (10/15/2001). Born, Hutchinson, Kan. Employed, Sun Mart South. Formerly played drums for band in Lincoln.
Survivors: parents, David and Shirley, Holdrege; brothers, Elliott, Lincoln, Larry, Holdrege; grandmother, Etha Tucker, Holdrege; two uncles; aunt; nieces; nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Nelson-Harris Funeral Home, Holdrege. Cremation following services. Inurnment at later date at Prairie Home Cemetery, Holdrege. Memorial established in his memory.
VanHorn - Carolina Barbara, 89, Lincoln, died Monday (10/15/2001). Born, Ellis, Kan., (10/30/11) to John and Barbara (Rumpel) Sauer. Hovland-Swanson sales associate for many years. Member, Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Ginger and George Isaman, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Georgia and Doug McKelvey, Holmen, Wis.; brother, William Sauer, Hiawatha, Kan.; sisters, Louisa Wittrock, Henrietta Coatsworth, Lincoln; grandchildren, Jay Isaman, Milwaukee, Jenny Isaman, Glen Ellyn, Ill., Kim McKelvey, Missoula, Mont., Katie McKelvey, Madison, Wis., Andy McKelvey, Minneapolis; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by husband, George Everett "Van" VanHorn; brothers, Ernest Sauer, Henry Sauer; sisters, Julia Sauer, AuRilla Bowers, Maria Wittrock, Eva Hanecke, Jenny Kiel.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Tabitha Nursing Home Chapel, 4710 Randolph St. Pastor Mark Ebert. Private inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Redeemer Lutheran Church or Tabitha Nursing Home. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Volkmer - Thomas J., 47, Exeter, died Wednesday (10/17/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Geneva (4/17/54) to Ervin and Jean (Becker) Volkmer.
Survivors: wife, Judy; son, Tyler, Exeter; parents; stepson, Jeffery Hufman, Lincoln; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dennis and Kathy Volkmer, John and Debra Volkmer, all of York, William and Terri Volkmer, Exeter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Wynn, Chesapeake, Va., Ann and John Copple, Grand Island, Sarah and Fred Analia, Manhattan, Kan.; stepgranddaughter, Breanna Hufman; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Exeter. Father Kenneth Borowlak. Exeter Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Friday, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Friday, the funeral home. Memorials to the Exeter Fire Department or Rescue Unit.
Way - Lester, 74, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/13/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Heritage Presbyterian Church, 880 S. 35th St. No visitation. Anatomical donation. Memorials to church. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Zart - Troy Allen, 37, Lincoln, died Monday (10/15/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Gates of Praise Church, 70th and Vine streets. Memorials to family. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Ziegler - Harold "Bud," 89, Lincoln, widower of Evelyn, died Monday (10/15/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. today (10/18/2001), Roper and Sons Mortuary 4300 O St. Visitation: today until services, mortuary. Memorials to Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St. (10) or Lancaster Manor Foundation, 1001 South St. (02).
Burcham - Gene K., 67, Lincoln, died Monday (10/29/2001). Born, rural Raymond (5/20/34) to Clarence and Ina (Hamlow). Worked at IBM, Epic Enterprises, Snyder Industries, McDonald's Corp. Graduated, Lincoln Northeast High School. Navy veteran, Korean War. Heart transplant patient, 15 years. Member, American Legion Post 3. Enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends.
Survivors: wife, Leone; mother, Ina Smith, Waverly; sons, daughters-in-law, Michael and Cindy, Williamsville, Mo., Scott and Ann, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Mary D. and Randy Garlipp, Omaha, Jeni and Gary Anderson, Shawnee, Kan.; stepchildren, spouses, Perry and Lisa Van Ostrand, Lincoln, Virgil and Penny Miller, Swanton, Peggy Van Ostrand, Colorado; twin brother, sister-in-law, Dean and Judy, Waverly; sister-in-law, Eileen Burcham, Napa, Calif. Preceded in death by father, Clarence; stepfather, Oscar Smith; brother, Don; infant brother.
Private family memorial service. Gene's Crossing Over Celebration: 6 p.m. Thursday, DAV, 3901 N. 70th St. Honorary pallbearers: Dennis Leslie, Scott Burcham, Dean Lietner, Lee Vanschoiack, Mike Burcham, Don Christensen, Oren Galloway. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to family. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Cejka - Ethel (Sklenar), 92, Weston, widow of George F., died Sunday (10/28/2001) in Wahoo. Graduate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Lifelong Saunders County resident. Taught more than 30 years, Butler and Saunders County schools, retired, 1980s. Member, Czech Presbyterian Church, rural Wahoo.
Survivors: daughter, Constance Hallam, Weston; sons, daughters-in-law, George J., Papillion, Allen L. and Gloria, Weston, Keith C., Denver; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by two brothers; two sisters.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Czech Presbyterian Church, rural Wahoo. The Revs. Lonnie Eschliman, Dr. Burton Knudsen. Weston Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Friday, with family 6-8 p.m., Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church.
Crowley - Maurice C., 82, Wymore, died Sunday (10/28/2001) at Beatrice. Born, Verdel. Self-employed barber, more than 50 years; operated Donn's Flowers, Wymore, more than 25 years. Served, Army, World War II.
Survivors: wife, Vera; sons, Maurice Jr., Rapid City, S.D., Joe, Blue Springs; five grandchildren; stepgrandson; three great-grandsons; nieces, nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Wymore United Methodist Church. Wymore Cemetery. Visitation: after 5 p.m. today until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home, Wymore; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association Research Fund and the church, with Elaine Champ and the funeral home in charge.
Eitzmann - Clarence Henry "Slim," 75, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/27/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6345 Madison. Memorials to church or Hospice of Tabitha. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Engel - Julius N., 88, Wilber, died Sunday (10/28/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the family with the funeral home in charge.
Falk - Gloria Ogle, 53, Sevierville, Tenn., died Monday (10/29/2001). Lived in Nebraska, 1970-80. Graduated, University of Nebraska, 1977.
Survivors: husband, Carl R.; daughter, son-in-law, Chesney Falk McAfee and Marty McAfee; son, Alex; mother, Antoinette O. Ogle; grandmother, Hattie Ogle McGiffin; brothers, sister-in-law, Jim Ogle, David and Mindy Ogle; sister, brother-in-law, Sara and Harry Valentine; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, John D. Ogle; sister, Nancy Harriet Ogle; sister-in-law, Wanda Ogle.
Graveside service and interment: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens. The Rev. Larry Burcham. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Friends of the Smokies, P.O. Box 5650, Sevierville, TN 37864-5650. Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville.
Forkner - Roger, 57, Grand Island, formerly Lincoln, died 10/22/01. Born, Lincoln. Served, U.S. Marine Corps, 10 years.
Survivors: brother, Jack Forkner, Lincoln.
Graveside services pending in approximately three weeks, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St., Lincoln. Cremation. Memorials in care of brother, Jack.
Hartshorn - Belva J., 70, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/28/2001). Born, Lincoln (12/12/30) to Amos and Esta (Carson) Allmon. Retired, Hollywood Bowl. Member, East Lincoln Christian Church.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Diana and Doug Pashby, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Ryan and Gina Pashby, Matthew and Renee Pashby, Tara and Frank Burns, all of Lincoln; great-granddaughter, Grace Elizabeth Pashby, Lincoln; special friend, Hanz; brother, Ted Wall, Apache Junction, Ariz.; sisters, brothers-in-law, Betty Jean and Dean Beer, Bloomington, Ill., Kay and Guy Virkula, Lead, S.D.; brothers, Jim Buckmaster, Lincoln, Sonny Buckmaster, Deadwood, S.D.; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by son, Terry; parents.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ryan Pashby, Matthew Pashby, Tara Burns, Frank Burns, Vernon Hartshorn, Don Hovey. Honorary pallbearers: Grace Elizabeth Pashby, Renee Pashby, Gina Pashby. Visitation: noon Wednesday until services, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Nebraska AIDS Project Foundation, 2123 Winthrop Road (02).
Hayes - Kenneth Glenn, 58, Friendly, W.V., formerly Lincoln, died Friday (10/26/2001). Born, Sistersville, W.V. Worked for Burlington Northern Railroad, Lincoln. Served, U.S. Air Force.
Survivors: wife, Sharon; sons, Michael, David, both Lincoln, Christopher, Wichita, Kan.; stepson, Michael Hamilton, West Virginia; 11 grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Indian Creek Southern Baptist Church, West Union, W.V. Friendly Cemetery. Myers Funeral Home, Sistersville.
Heumphreus - Michael, 62, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/27/2001).
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Hoffman - Lloyd, 60, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/28/2001).
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Hogancamp - Dwain W., 77, Syracuse, formerly of Unadilla, Onawa, Iowa, died Saturday (10/27/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Joiner - Harold E., 76, Hastings, widower of Violet, died Friday (10/26/2001) in Omaha. Born, Mill Spring, Mo. Retired president, Behlen Manufacturing, Columbus, and vice president, Wickes Corp. Then, retired as president and CEO, Wedgcor Steel, Denver. U.S. Navy frogman, World War II.
Survivors: daughters, Cheryl Bliefernich, Juniata, Gail Cummins, Sandy Brandl, Kim Sevening, all Omaha, Karen Peterson, Lincoln; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services: 9 a.m. today, Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings. Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
Kleppinger - Val D., 80, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/27/2001).
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church or donor's choice.
Lamborn - Esther A., 88, Fremont, widow of Loren, died Monday (10/29/2001) at home. Born, Lyons. Retired personnel officer, First National Bank, Lincoln, 32 years.
Survivors: sister, Mildred N. Emery, Fremont; nieces, nephews; cousin companion, George Lawson. Preceded in death by husband.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, with family 2-4 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to American Heart Association.
