U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Curtis - Helen "Ila," 100, Denver, died Dec. 22.
Graveside services were Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to donor's choice. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home.
DeBoer - Matthew Steven, 8, Firth, died Friday (1/4/2002) in Omaha. Born, Lincoln (3/18/1993) to Steve and Dena (Worrell) DeBoer. Second-grade student, Norris Public School. Member, Lincoln Berean Church.
Survivors: parents, Steve and Dena DeBoer; brother, Dylan; sisters, Nicole, Erin; grandparents, Bob and Virginia DeBoer, Holland, Larry and Ardith Worrell, Mary Worrell, all Lincoln; great-grandmothers, Marie Morrow, Fredonia, Kan., Jennie Essink, Holland; aunts, uncles, Darrin and Shelly Worrell, Lincoln, Mike and Amber DeBoer, Bailey, Colo., Jerry and Kristi Tekolste, Firth, Scott and Kathi Wieskamp, Panama; cousins.
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Pastor Bryan Clark, Pastor Matt Wagner, Don Friesen. Private family burial, Holland Cemetery, prior to services. No visitation. Family will greet friends 6-8 p.m. Monday, Steve and Dena's home, 12700 Princeton Road. Pallbearers: Matthew's uncles, Darrin Worrell, Mike DeBoer, Jerry Tekolste, Scott Wieskamp. Honorary pallbearers: Mrs. Wubbels and the Norris Public School second-grade class. Memorials in care of the family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Delhay - Alfred M. (Fred) Jr., 84, Sonora, Calif., died Tuesday (1/1/2002). Born, Lincoln (3/26/17). World War II veteran, 1941-45. Received 50-year Gold Card, Bricklayer Masons Local 2.
Survivors: wife of 60 years, Lorraine; son, Larry, Belton, Texas; daughters, Marlene, Torrance, Calif., Melody, Bishop, Calif.; brother, Jerry, Eagle; sisters, Marguerite Barnes, Dorothy Koon, both Lincoln; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers, Arnold, Arling, Phillip.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Heoughton Funeral Home, Sonora, Calif.
Ellis - Karen D., 49, Davey, died Thursday (1/3/2002). Born, Fort Dodge, Iowa (7/17/1952). Elementary art specialist, Lincoln Public Schools.
Survivors: husband, Tim Anderson, Davey; son, Lars Ellis Anderson, Davey; brother, Brian Ellis, Fort Dodge, Iowa; sisters, Diane Dubois, Bartlett, Ill., Joan Anderson, Charlotte, N.C.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials to Raymond Fire and Rescue or education fund for her son, Lars. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Endorf - Barbara, 74, Lincoln, died Monday (12/31/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 12th and H streets. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Campbell. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Memorials to Lincoln Lutheran Junior and Senior High Schools.
Erickson - Joel Allen, 19, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/2/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First Lutheran Church. The Rev. Fred Nelson. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the family for designation at a later date.
Hagarity - Florence J., 98, Lincoln, widow of Vernon, formerly Beatrice, died Friday (1/4/2002). Born, near Rock Falls, Ill.
Survivors: daughters, Virginia Culwell, Lincoln, Juanita Bjorklund, Livermore, Calif., Karen Perry, Scottsdale, Ariz.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Visitation: noon Monday until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice. Memorials to Centenary United Methodist Church, Beatrice, in lieu of flowers with funeral home in charge.
Halling - Gerald L., 56, rural Waverly, died Friday (1/4/2002).
Services pending. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Halling - Janice C., 55, rural Waverly, died Friday (1/4/2002).
Services pending. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Hampton - Roy Carl, 83, Omaha, died Thursday (1/3/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Crosby-Kunold-Burket-Swanson-Golden (Farnam) Chapel, 3166 Farnam St., Omaha. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. today, mortuary. Memorials to Hospice House, 7415 Cedar St., Omaha, NE 68124.
Hedrick - Dorothy A., 84, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/2/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Southview Christian Church. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Waco Cemetery, Waco. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m., all at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church.
Herman - Pearl H., 95, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/3/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until services, all at the funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Janecek - Otillia, 102, Crete, formerly Wilber, died Wednesday (1/2/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the family, with funeral home in charge.
Jurka - Dixie Lee (Wurtele), 59, South Holland, Ill., formerly Nebraska City, died Thursday (1/3/2002) in Palos Heights, Ill. Born, Nebraska City. Teacher.
Survivors: son, Sam, Matoon, Ill.; daughter, Michele "Missy" Marth, Nebraska City; two grandsons; brother, Jerry Wurtele Sr., Nebraska City; sister, Sally Lewis, Nebraska City; nieces and nephews; great-nieces.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Peterson Mortuary Chapel, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday until service time, mortuary. Family will greet friends 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
Kahler - Steven David, two months, Plattsmouth, died Thursday (1/3/2002) in Omaha. Born, Omaha to Kevin Lynn and Scherlyn Kay (Adams) Kahler of Plattsmouth.
Survivors: parents; sister, Trisha Adams, Plattsmouth; brother, Jesse Beckett, Plattsmouth; grandparents, Steve and Ilene Kahler, Plattsmouth, Dave and Dalena Simes, Bellevue; great-grandparents, Esther Kahler-DeRosia, Plattsmouth, Ruben and Evelyn Jesen, Alexandria, Minn., LeRoy Blair, Bellevue, John and Evea Adams, Omaha; uncles, aunts; cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roby Funeral Home Chapel, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. today, with family greeting friends 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to Plattsmouth Rescue Squad.
Larkins - Sara R., 15, Deshler, died Thursday (1/3/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9-11 a.m. Monday, all at Ahrendts Funeral home, Deshler; two hours before service, church. Memorials to the family's choice.
Lawson - John D. "Jack," 76, Bullhead City, Ariz., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (12/30/2001).
Memorial services to be held at later date in Bullhead City. Cremation, Dimond & Sons Silver Bell Chapel, Bullhead City.
Martin - Elgin D. "Bud', 74, Playa del Rey, Calif., died Dec. 14, 2001. Born, Lincoln. Retired, Rockwell International, California.
Survivors: wife, Wendy; son, Bill, California; daughter, Linda, California; sister, Alice Wise Flood, California, Marilynn Ankrom, Lincoln; nieces, nephews; grandchildren.
Memorial services held Dec. 22, 2001 in Inglewood, Calif. Inglewood Mortuary, Inglewood, Calif.
Nickel - Mary M., 90, formerly Cordova, died Dec. 17 in West Covina.
Memorial Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cordova. Memorials to the church. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Pickering - Anita (Felber), 92, formerly Scarsdale, N.Y., Williamsburg, Va., and Laurel, died Thursday (1/3/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Gateway Manor, 225 N. 56th St. Burial: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Laurel Cemetery. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 or Hitchcock Presbyterian Church, 6 Greenacres Ave., Scarsdale NY 10583. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Reeder - Blanche E., 86, Friend, died Thursday (1/3/2002).
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. No visitation. Book signing: 9 a.m. Monday until services. Memorials in care of the family.
Roberts - Karen M., 47, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/3/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Fellowship Baptist Church, 1515 W. South St. Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Aurora Cemetery, Aurora. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family. Aspen Mortuary.
Roose - Phyllis L., 82, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/2/2002). Born, Lancaster County. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, Patricia Wright, Lincoln; grandchildren, Troy Jurgens, Dawn Krieser, both Lincoln.
Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Tabitha Chapel, 4720 Randolph. Oak Creek Cemetery, Raymond. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Ruble - Billie, 82, Crete, died Saturday (1/5/2002) in Lincoln.
Services pending. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Rung - Florence Christine, 98, Ceresco, died Wednesday (1/2/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, United Lutheran Church ELCA, 5945 Fremont St. Visitation: until services, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to church.
Salomons - Delmar "Del" L., 70, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/3/2002) in Pasadena, Calif.
Services pending. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Schlegel - Maxine L., 78, Cookeville, Tenn., formerly Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/2/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Heavenly Host Lutheran School, 777 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN 38501. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Shaw - Hannah Marie, Lincoln, infant daughter of Steve and Kathy Shaw, born at rest Dec. 17.
Survivors: parents; brothers, Stephen, Brent, Travis Shaw, all Lincoln; niece, Haley Barber Shaw, Lincoln; grandparents, Charles and Marylou Martin, Lincoln; great-grandmother, Iva Shaw, Walthill; aunts, uncles; cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents, Harry and Martha Shaw.
Private graveside services were held Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park, Babyland. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Sloane - Jack T., 73, Superior, died Saturday (1/5/2002). Born, near Bostwick. Served in U.S. Navy.
Survivors: sister, Virginia Willett, Superior; brother, Max, Superior.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Beulah Cemetery, near Superior. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, both funeral home.
Sporhase - Cari Sue, 15, Otoe, died Wednesday (1/2/2002) at junction of Nebraska 50 and Otoe Spur 66C.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. John's United Church of Christ, Syracuse. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family's choice.
VanSant - Dorothy Stanley, 91, Chapel Hill, N.C., formerly Evanston, River Forrest and Claredon Hill, Ill. and Lincoln, died Thursday (1/3/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Jan. 19, Binkley Baptist Church, Chapel Hill. Burial of cremains: Bronswood Cemtery, Oak Brook, Ill. Memorials in lieu of flowers and gifts to church endowment fund. Walkers Funeral Home, Chapel Hill.
