U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Lamb - Doris Elizabeth, 93, Lincoln, widow of Max B., died Monday (11/12/2001). Born, Elmwood (9/9/08) to Ralph and Inez Harnsberger Greene. Teacher, music and Latin, Callaway, Elmwood, Raymond. Substitute teacher, accompanist in Lincoln Public Schools. Bachelor of fine arts in voice, University of Nebraska. Studied in Paris. Member: Delta Omicron Music Sorority, Alpha Xi Delta.
Survivors: sister, Phyllis Rae Shields, Reseda, Calif.; brother, Dr. James H. Greene, West Lafayette, Ind.; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband; sister, Denice Janssen; parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Christ United Methodist Church, Lincoln. Elmwood Cemetery, Elmwood. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Monday with the family greeting friends 6-8 p.m., Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Lunzmann - Walter, 74, Auburn, died Wednesday (11/14/2001).
Survivors: wife, Huldah, Auburn; sons, Neil Lunzmann, Hebron, Paul Lunzmann, Auburn, Alan Lunzman, Gretna; daughter, Susan Unruh, Auburn; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul Hickory Grove Lutheran Church, near rural Auburn. St. Paul Hickory Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation: 9-9 p.m. today, Casey-Witzenburg-Hall Funeral Chapel, Auburn. Memorials to family.
Martin - Morton "Bruce," 66, Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly Omaha, died 11/2/01.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, All Saints Church, 9302 Blondo St., Omaha. Memorials to donor's choice.
McMahon - Catherine Charlotte, 92, Albuquerque, N.M., resident 18 years, formerly Lincoln, died 11/9/01.
Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. John the Apostle Parish, 7601 Vine St. Rosary: 10 a.m. Saturday, church. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Miller - Nancy Dixon, 70, Fremont, died 11/9/01.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Presbyterian Church, Fremont. Memorials to Methodist Cancer Center, 8303 Dodge St., Omaha 68114-4124, attention: Dr. Karrer.
Minchow - Victoria Cheyenne, 9 days old, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Survivors: parents, Steven and Alana Minchow Jr., Lincoln; brother, Dakota, Lincoln; grandparents, Steve and Linda Minchow, Lincoln, Don and Aleatha McKay, Palmyra; great-grandparents, Bud and Shirley Minchow, Lincoln, Lela McKay, Eagle; aunt, Audra McKay, Lincoln; uncle, Sean Minchow, Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eagle. Palmyra Cemetery. Memorials to the family.
Mueller - Norma G., 76, Lincoln, widow of Dr. Roland F.A. Mueller, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until services Saturday, both at funeral home.
Peck - Corrine N., 76, Falls City, died Wednesday (11/14/2001). Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, H. Clay Peck; daughters, Shirley Bivans, Beaver Crossing, Susie Alexander, Barada; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, First Brethren Church, Falls City. Silver Creek Cemetery, Falls City. Visitation: with family receiving friends 7-8 p.m. Saturday, Dorr Funeral Home, Falls City and 12:30 p.m. until services Sunday, church.
Rychecky - Hattie, 92, Crete, widow of James, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: today, funeral home.
Sherffius - Frances M. "Pink Grandma," 85, Lincoln, widow of Elwin, died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Christ United Methodist Church, Lincoln. Graveside Services: 3:30 p.m. today, Washington Cemetery, Republic, Kan. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to family.
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. today, St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Father John Cooper. Church cemetery. Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh. Memorials to family.
Torrence - Eleda Jordis, 73, Lincoln, widow of Dr. William D., died Monday (11/12/2001).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials in lieu of flowers. Donations to Friendship Home, P.O. Box 30268 (03).
Wlaschin - William, C., 70, Summerfield, Kan., died Saturday (11/10/2001) in Marysville, Kan.
Memorial Services: 10 a.m. today, Holy Family Church, Summerfield. Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville, Kan.
Woodward - Mary Kathryn, 83, formerly Lincoln, widow of Grant, died Sunday (11/11/2001) in Phoenix. Born, Stratford, Texas (9/16/18) to James Peter and Eudora Tennessee (Wilson) Roberts. Member, First Baptist Church, Stratford.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Leta Kay and Wayne Knocke, Phoenix; son, daughter-in-law, Robert Kim and Christine, Richmond, Calif.; grandsons and spouse, Robert Scott and Stacey Lindsay, Charles Grant Lindsay, all of Phoenix; great-grandson, Carter Grant Lindsay, Phoenix. Preceded in death by brother, Harold Roberts; parents.
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. Meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to Hospice of Valley, attn: Fund Department, 1510 East Flower St., Phoenix, AZ. 85014-5656.
Bottrell - Margaret K., 95, Milford, widow of Emery, died Saturday (11/24/2001) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Milford United Methodist Church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family 7-9 p.m., Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church, Milford Rescue Unit, Milford Senior Center or Sunrise Nursing Home.
Brakhage - Charley C., 84, Lincoln, died Sunday (11/25/2001) in Crete. Born, Alvo (1/21/17) to Simon and Minnie (Bornemeir). Self-employed watch maker. World War II Army veteran. Member: St. James United Methodist Church; VFW, Wahoo.
Survivors: wife, Irene; daughters, Jolene Jordan, Debra Janousek-Buntemeyer, both of Lincoln, Linda Grauer, Seminole, Fla.; grandchildren, Lisa Erickson, Layne Jordan, Lance Pester, Tyler Janousek; sisters, Hazel Reid, Pearl Herman, Arlene Brakhage, all of Lincoln, Ruby Steinke, McCook; brother, Floyd, Ruskin, Jess, Elmwood. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Pamela Brakhage. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday until service time at funeral home. Memorials to Crete Manor.
Brown - Elaine Marie, 82, Lincoln, died Friday (11/23/2001).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials to donor's choice.
Crook - Violet N. "Vi," 91, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11/21/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, 2723 N. 50th. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the church. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Currie - Margaret B., 93, Lincoln, widow of Alexander B., died Monday (11/26/2001). Schoolteacher. Bachelor of education degree, Plymouth State Teachers College, Plymouth, N.H. Member, Lyons Club Auxiliary.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, retired Col. Alexander and Joy Currie, Lincoln; grandchildren, Sarah Jean, Lincoln, Christopher G., Fairfax, Va.; sister-in-law, Helen Bailey, Wollaston, Miss.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Robert Chitwood. Cremation. No viewing or visitation. Memorials to Cedars T.L.C.
Dolezal - Michael J., 49, Lincoln, died Sunday (11/25/2001). Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors: father, Joseph, Lincoln; sister, Theresa Dolezal, Lincoln; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14th and K streets. Father Paul Witt. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Quinton Fish, Ron, Randy and Ryan Scanlon, Larry and Ed Gralewski. Honorary pallbearers: Al Pogge, Frank Scanlon. Visitation: beginning 9 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Rosary: 5:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Edson - Clara Jane, 93, Lincoln, widow of Harry, died Friday (11/23/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1345 S. 16th St. Visitation: until service time, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to The Arc of Lincoln/Lancaster County, 1101 Arapahoe St., Suite 5 (02); or Eastmont Towers, 6315 O St. (10).
Frederick - Warren R., 85, Lincoln, died Thursday (11/22/2001).
Memorial Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association or Homestead Healthcare, 4735 S. 54th St.
Gregory - Wilma E., 89, Lincoln, widow of Walter, died Saturday (11/24/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Mark Rosenau. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, funeral home.
Gritzner - Verne B., 80, Jackson, Tenn., died Saturday (11/24/2001). Retired mechanical engineer, Union Carbide.
Survivors; daughters, Barbara L. Gritzner, Oak Ridge, Tenn, Nancy McAlexander, Jackson; four grandchildren; sister-in-law, Willie Gritzner, Concord; brother-in-law, Harry Busboom, Lincoln.
Services: 8 p.m. today, Weatherford Mortuary, Oak Ridge, Tenn. Family will receive friends, 6-8 p.m. today, mortuary. Memorials to National Parkinson's Foundation, 1501 N.W. Ninth Ave., Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.
Hauschild - Crystal L., 84, Wahoo, formerly Malmo, widow of John, died Sunday (11/25/2001). Born, Weston. Avon representative, Weston-Malmo areas.
Survivors: son, Larry E, Malmo; daughter, Donna Mae Hicks, Englewood, Colo.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Darrell Kemerling, North Bend.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Edensburg Lutheran Church (ELCA), Malmo. Sunrise North Cemetery, Wahoo. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. today, with family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m., Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before service, church. Memorials in care of the family to TLC Unit, Saunders Country Care Center, Wahoo.
Hawkins-Blankenship - Agnes Alvina, 81, Lincoln, formerly Beatrice, widow of Donald T. Hawkins and Roy J. Blankenship, died Sunday (11/25/2001). Born, Nemaha County, Kan., (7/24/20) to Joseph and Agnes (Wessel) Rethman. Volunteer, Martin Luther Home, Beatrice. Member: St. Joseph's Parish, Beatrice, Lincoln Information for the Elderly; St. Teresa's Parish, Lincoln.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Kay and Raymond Lemon, Paula and Steve Strain, all of Lincoln, Constance and Patrick Anderson, Redmond, Wash., Judean and Marvin Schmidt, Henderson, Nev.; son, daughter-in-law, Thomas and Nita Hawkins, Garland, Texas; grandchildren, spouses, Michelle and Carl Chrisman, Michael Lemon, Matthew and Kim Lemon, Patricia and Gene Buckmeier, Paula and Gary Yost Jr., Samuel and Sheila Schmidt, Angela Davis, Andrea and Clint Smiley, Stacy and Clayson Carpenter, Jesse Strain, Abby Strain; great-grandchildren and spouse, Kelly and Christopher Novak, Andrew Thiem, Aidan Chrisman, Michael Lemon, Kathryn Lemon, Jackson Lemon, Danielle Durham, Olivia Durham, Gary Yost III, Samuel Yost, Savannah Schmidt, Spender Schmidt, Forrest Davis, Chacen Carpenter, Claire Carpenter; sister, Mary Wiltz, Corning, Kan.; brother, Benedict Rethman, Corning, Kan. Preceded in death by parents; son, Samuel; twins, Michelle and Michael; six brothers and sisters.
Mass of Christian burial: 2 p.m. Thursday, St. Teresa's Parish, 735 S. 36th St. Father Joseph Nemec. Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael, Matthew Lemon, Gene Buckmeier, Gary Yost Jr., Samual Schmidt, Clint Smiley, Clayson Carpenter, Andrew Thiem, Christopher Novak. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday; 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, all at funeral home. No viewing at church. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, 5601 S. 27th, Suite 101, Lincoln (12).
Higgins - Lillian B., 74, Longmont, Colo., formerly Lincoln, died Friday (11/23/2001).
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Theresa Catholic Church. Reception of friends and rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Hoge - Robert George, 69, Shawnee, Kan., died Wednesday (11/21/2001) at Delmar Gardens, Lenexa, after a long battle with cancer.
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Kansas City Hospice. Charter Funerals, Merriam, Kan.
Knoflicek - Carol Stall, 58, Lincoln, died Sunday (11/25/2001). Retired teacher. Graduate, Pius X High School, 1960; UNL, 1964. Member, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. Volunteer, BryanLGH East.
Survivors: sons, Paul, Philadelphia, Eric, Lincoln; mother, Mary Stall, Lincoln. Preceded in death by father, Lloyd.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday, St, Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St. Father Joseph Nemec. Entombment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Rosary: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to American Cancer Society for research, the church or Pius X Foundation.
Lewis - Isabelle M., 91, Bellwood, died Sunday (11/25/2001) in David City. Born, Bellwood. Homemaker. Retired restaurant owner, Columbus.
Survivors: sons, Bobby, Bellwood, Gary, Fallon, Nev.; daughter, Darlene Lovell, Columbus; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Bellwood. Bellwood Cemetery. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Knott Funeral Home, David City. Memorials to family's choice.
