U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Riley - Marilyn June, 74, Crete, died Monday (11/12/2001) in Lincoln.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Thomas and Kelly, Lincoln, Douglas, Crete; daughters, son-in-law, Trudy and Leonard Casey, Table Rock, Nancy Riley, Lincoln; grandchildren, Logan and Clayton Riley, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Glen and Betty Yant, Brea, Calif. Preceded in death by husband, Clayton; daughter, Patty; parents; brothers, Keith, Ronald.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Grace United Methodist Church, Crete. Rev. David McCreary. Riverside Cemetery, Crete. Visitation: beginning 9 a.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Rychecky - Hattie, 92, Crete, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Wilber Czech Cemetery.
Sherman - Fred August Jr., 73, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/10/2001).
Services: 9 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Committal Services: 2:30 p.m., Fort McPherson National Cemetery, south of Maxwell. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Full military rites provided by the honor guard of Fort Riley, Kan. Memorials to family.
Sieh - Carol Jean, 47, Plattsmouth, died Saturday (11/10/2001) in Omaha. Born, Omaha. Employed, Kids World Day Care, Plattsmouth.
Survivors: husband, Dennis; son, Eric, Plattsmouth; daughters, Misty Kephart, Noel Sieh, both of Plattsmouth; parents, Wayne and Annice Lockhart, Plattsmouth; brothers, John Lockhart, Lakewood Colo., David Sieh, Plattsmouth; sister, Sharon Jenkins, Plattsmouth; mother-in-law, Marian M. Sieh, Millard; two grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Tuesday, with family 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to Cass County 4-H Council or Plattsmouth Community School Foundation.
Sutton - Robert R., 76, Wahoo, died Tuesday (11/13/2001) as a result of a car accident. Born, Wahoo. Retired farmer. Served, Marine Corps.
Survivors: wife, Rachel; sons, Dick, Omaha, John, Mark, both of Wahoo; daughter, Mary Hargis, Fort Collins, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wahoo. Sunrise Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Thursday, Pruss Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to the church.
Tagart - Patricia Ann, 66, Crab Orchard, died Monday (11/12/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Lincoln (9/21/35). Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, Robert; sons, daughters-in-law, William F. and Marilyn, San Diego, Robert J. and Pam, David D. and Linda, Casey P. Tagart and Trudi Mariscal, all Lincoln, Michael and Janel, Grand Island; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, brothers-in-law, Jean and Jerry Frischknecht, Eleanor and Bob Black, Ruth Firley, all Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Ron and Glenda Sherwood, Beatrice, David "Jack" and Steph Sherwood, Kenneth and Karen Sherwood, Gary and Susie Sherwood, all Lincoln; sister-in-law, spouse, Mary Jo and Jack Elm, Genoa. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and Rachel (Dietz) Sherwood; daughters, Susan and Jacqueline; brothers, Dean and Alvin.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Father John Cooper. Church cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 pm. Thursday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday, mortuary. Memorials to family's choice.
Thurin - Leland E. "Tuffy," 70, Lawrence, died Monday (11/12/2001) in Hastings. Born, Ong. Retired teacher/coach. U.S. Marines veteran, Korean War.
Survivors: wife, Barbara; sons, Matt, Pinebluffs, Wyo., Mark, Hastings; daughters, Pam Gotfrey, Dix, Paula Steiner, Hastings, Valerie Hoit, Guide Rock; brothers, Leonard, Geneva, Richard, Grant; sisters, Geri Powers, Dewitt, Carolyn Saville, Beatrice, Shirley Bear, Grand Island.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, Calvary Lutheran Church, Rosemont. Private family burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Lawrence. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Leland E. Thurin Scholarship Fund at Lawrence/Nelson High School. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill.
Torrence - Eleda Jordis, 73, Lincoln, widow of Dr. William D., died Monday (11/12/2001).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials in lieu of flowers. Donations to the Friendship Home, P.O. Box 30268, Lincoln (03).
Williamson - Bud Sr., 90, North Palm Beach, Fla., formerly Lincoln, died Saturday (11/10/2001).
Service: 9 a.m. today, St. Claire's Catholic Church, North Palm Beach, Fla. Memorials to donor's favorite charity. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Yesilcimen - Mihran, 73, Lincoln, died Friday (11/9/2001).
Services were Monday, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 950 N. 63rd St. Memorials in care of family. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St.
Bahe - Jeneane, 70, Geneva, died Thursday (11/15/2001). Born, Shickley.
Survivors: husband, Marlin W.; son, daughter-in-law, Scott and Linda Bahe, Gothenburg; daughter, son-in-law, Lynette and Tom Kahler, York; brother, Linus Kamler; sister, Kathy Aksentowitz, Omaha; three grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Barry - Inez, 89, Lincoln, formerly Valparaiso, widow of Francis Barry, died Tuesday (11/13/2001). Services: 10 a.m. today, Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Valparaiso. Visitation: and one hour before services, church. Burial: 1 p.m. today, Calvary Cemetery, Lincoln. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association or Tabitha Hospice.
Bell - Velma M., 90, Lincoln, died Monday (11/12/2001).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Vine Congregational Church, 1800 Twin Ridge Road. Memorials to Esther Circle at church. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St.
Bennett - Lorin C., 93, Bennet, died Thursday (11/15/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation pending.
Blomstrand - Greg R. Jr., 83, Aurora, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, United Methodist Church, Aurora. Higby Mortuary, Aurora. Condolences may be e-mailed through the Web site: higbymortuary.com
Brokenicky - Alvilda K. "Billie," 91, Fremont, widow of Lumir, died Wednesday (11/14/2001). Born, Naestved, Holsted, Denmark. Owned and operated, Brokenicky Jewelry, Fremont.
Survivors: sons, Robert Lumir, Leon James, both of Fremont; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Burial: 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Bohemian National Cemetery, Dodge. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family receiving friends from 6:30-8 p.m.; 9-10 a.m. Saturday, chapel. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
Burton - Galen Cecil, 86, Pawnee City, widower of Alta Irene Morton Burton, died Wednesday (11/14/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Summerfield Presbyterian Church. Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Pawnee City. Memorials to family.
Cleveland - Beatrice C., 84, Littleton, Colo., formerly Lincoln, died Saturday (11/10/2001). Born, Minneapolis (6/19/17) to Emanuel and Anna (Matilda) Olson. Housewife, retired librarian. Member, St. Phillip Lutheran Church, Littleton; PEO; former member, First Lutheran Church, Lincoln.
Survivors: husband, Charles L.; daughters, sons-in-law, Patsy and Ron Martin, Eagle, Linda and Bob Morton, Lakewood, Colo.; grandchildren, the Rev. Lori Morton, Westminster, Colo., Karin and Scott Arndt, Denver; sisters, brothers-in-law, Lillian Halberg, Dorothy Ekblad, both Lincoln, Victoria and Jim Hush, Evergreen, Colo.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Donald Griffith. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. (06) or PEO. Foundation.
Colley - Virginia E., 86, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/13/2001). Born, Brookfield, Mo.
Survivors: son, Larry Colley, Lincoln; sisters, Ann Brown, Helen Johnson, both Kansas City, Mo.; sister-in-law, Dorothy Hogan, Lincoln; five nieces and one nephew.
Mass of Christian burial: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Blessed Sacrament, 1720 Lake St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
DeVere - Eva B., 90, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Dort - Michael Douglas, 51, Lincoln, widower of Martha Griswold Dort, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Foundation for Pediatric Cardiology or donor's choice.
Douglas - Victoria, Lincoln, formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 950 N. 63rd St. Graveside Services: 3:30 p.m today, Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls, S.D. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to church.
Egr - Helen, 91, Wahoo, formerly Prague, died Wednesday (11/14/2001). Born, Prague to James and Frances (Sousek) Ruzek.
Survivors: husband, Edward; daughters, sons-in-law, Edwardine Stara, David City, Karen and Gayle Dendinger, Golden, Colo.; brother, Milo Ruzek, Prague; sister, brother-in-law, Leona and Joe Soucek, Dwight; sister-in-law, Mary Ruzek, Lincoln; three grandchildren; Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Larry Gene Stara; brother, James Ruzek.
Mass of Christian burial: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Prague. St. John Cemetery. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, church. Visitation: 1-4 p.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo and one hour before services, church. Memorials in care of the family.
Eyer - Opal E., 85, Lincoln, died Thursday (11/15/2001). Born, Firth to Louis and Ida (Schollian) Reckling.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Kathy and Lawrence Vogler, Ashland, Linda and Robert Ridler, Louisville; brothers, Harlan Reckling, Sun City, Ariz., Darold Reckling, Peyton, Colo.; grandsons, Alan, Brian, Vance Vogler; great-granddaughters, Amber, Alesha, Morgan, Bailey, Jadin, Paige Vogler. Preceded in death by husband, Richard; sister, Ruby Miller.
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park, family and friends meet at gate 2. Pallbearers: Lawrence, Alan, Brian, Vance Volger, Robert Ridler, Rich Reckling. Visitation: 2-7 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to the family.
Frank - Betty Rae, 71, Lincoln, died Monday (11/12/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Private family inurnment at later date, Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to family.
Gooding - Marilyn K., 62, Lincoln, died Monday (11/12/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to family.
Helms - Timothy A., 42, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/13/2001). I.T. specialist.
Memorial Services: 2:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. No viewing. Memorials to children's education fund in lieu of flowers.
Huelle - Regina M., 100, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 9 a.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Burial: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Peters Lutheran Cemetery, Deshler. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Concordia University Scholarship Fund, Seward.
Huenink - Alice Pearline, 79, Lincoln, died Monday (11/12/2001).
No services by request of deceased. Cremation. No visitation. Private burial: Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to donor's choice.
Johnson - Dardanella I., 79, Elmwood, widow of Chesley Sr., died Tuesday (11/13/2001). Born, 3/7/22 to Samuel and Maude Washburn. Longtime Ashland area resident. Former member, Ashland, Wann, Greenwood and Capital Christian Churches. Employed, Mead bomber plant, World War II, as well as many businesses in Ashland area. Longtime local thoroughbred racing fan.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Chesley Jr. and Donna, Marion, S.D., Stephen and Marilee, Lincoln, Wendell, Greenwood, Jerry, Ashland; daughters, son-in-law, Arlene Meints, Lincoln, Susie Galvez, Ashland, Lori and Kurt Poole, Elmwood; sister, Arthella Washburn, Lincoln, Arlene Washburn, Lincoln, Aloha Johnson, Bellevue; brother, sisters-in-law, Larry and Josie Washburn, Papillion, Ishi Alvarez, Aurora, Colo.; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by husband; parents; brothers, Harry Washburn, Wendell Washburn; sisters, Elaine Eggers, Orletha Skiles.
Services: 10 am. Saturday, Ashland Christian Church. Ashland Cemetery. Pallbearers: Blaine Adams, David, Matt and Tyler Johnson, Andrew Poole, Dana Van Groningen. Honorary pallbearers: Chris Van Groningen, Stuart, Brad, Jeff and Tracy Johnson, Kurt Poole, Ward Jacobson, Don and Doug Washburn. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland. Memorials to American Lung Association.
Keleher - Daniel, 81, McAllen, Texas, died Oct. 23, 2001.
Celebration of life: 3 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to donor's choice.
Kubat - Gladys, 102, Superior, died Thursday (11/15/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Williams Funeral Home, Superior. Evergreen Cemetery.
