U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Crabb - Stanton B., 73, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/23/2002). Born, north of Hutchinson, Kan. Retired, U.S. Navy.
Survivors: daughters, Sandra E. Crabb, Lincoln, Jan K. Crabb, Michigan; son, Thomas Ray, California.
No services. Cremation. No visitation. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Cusick - Courtney M., 21, Lincoln, died Jan. 19.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. today, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Interment of ashes following luncheon, Calvary Cemetery. In honor of Courtney's sense of fashion, the family suggests informal attire including khakis, cargo pants, sweat shirts, T-shirts, snow clogs, Teva's bandannas and hats at today's service. The Mike and Courtney Zoo School Memorial Fund has been established at Union Bank for a future Zoo School, Folsom Children's Zoo project. Memorials requested in lieu of flowers. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Dunn - Ann Marie, 43, Nebraska City, widow of Jeffrey, died Wednesday (1/23/2002). Born, Fremont. School teacher.
Survivors: son, Ryan J. Dunn, daughter, Nicole A. Dunn, both at home; mother, Kay McWilliams, Columbus; brothers, Steve McWilliams, Omaha, David McWilliams, Columbus; grandmother, Esther McWilliams, Dallas; nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, Multiple Sclerosis or donor's choice. Fusselman Wymore Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City.
Edgerton - Muriel Joyce, 64, Lincoln, died Tuesday (1/22/2002). Born, Gage County (7/5/37) to Vernon Lee and Doris Aileen (Noble) VanOsdol. Retired, Ambassador Nursing Home, seven years.
Survivors: son, Clint, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Janet and Jeff Furhman, Gering; grandsons, Broc and Dustin Furhman, Gering; brother, sister-in-law, Bob and Evelyn VanOsdol, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Joyce VanOsdol; sisters, Alice Nelson, Seattle, DoraLee Ramey, Arlington, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Marion; parents; brothers, Vern Jr. and Charles VanOsdol.
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Veterans Administration.
Fredstrom - Rachel O., 94, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/24/2002). Born, Oakland (2/2/07) to Charles and Johannah (Homes) Carlson. Former co-owner, Gambles Hardware Stores, Havelock and Onawa, Iowa, and Farm and Dairy. Employed in later years by Anderson Hardware, Havelock, and Lawlor's. Member, Rosemont Alliance Church, Alliance Women.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Claire and Mary Ann, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, OraLee and Merle Oleson, Kimberling City, Mo., Shirley and Roger Schutte, Springfield, Ardis Fredstrom, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Dr. Timothy and Tonya Fredstrom, Roger and Cassie Fredstrom, all of Lincoln, Bill Skidmore, South Bend, Ind., Kathy and Jason Duhs, Lincoln, Jayne and James Oslin, Golden, Colo., Diane Hunter, Sioux Falls, S.D., Laurie and Randy Hicks, Springfield, Julie and Ken Clipperton, Storm Lake, Iowa; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, and a multitude of friends. Preceded in death by husband, Arvid W.; parents; brother, Virgil Carlson; sister, Vivian Stamm.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Rosemont Alliance Church, 2600 N. 70th St. Pastor James Voss. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Sunday, with family 6:30-8 p.m., Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to the church, Lincoln NE 68507, or Back to the Bible, 6400 Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68507.
Furse - Roger L., 43, Superior, died Sunday (1/20/2002). Born, Red Cloud. Employed, Superior Express newspaper.
Survivors: parents, Frances Furse, Holbrook, Ariz., Roger Furse, Red Cloud; sister, Lynda Furse, Palm Springs, Calif.; brother, Randy, Phoenix; grandmother, Barbara Furse, Red Cloud.
Graveside funeral Services: 11:30 a.m. Monday, Alma Cemetery, Alma. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud.
Gesch - Martha M., 75, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/24/2002). Born, Lincoln (7/21/26) to Harry and Florence White. Retired, Spectronics, after 20 years; former 28-year employee, Russell Stover Candies. Member, St. Luke United Methodist Church, Lincoln; Moose Lodge No. 175 Women's Auxiliary. Enjoyed family, baking and gardening.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Norman and Sandy, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Cheryl and LeRoy Skaggs, Lincoln; granddaughter, husband, Tracy and Mike Dittbrenner; grandsons, Jason and Joshua Gesch; stepgranddaughters, Sarah Mostek, Sonny Skaggs; great-grandchildren, Michael, Melissa and Jacob Dittbrenner, Ryan and Elizabeth Mostek; nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law. Preceded in death by husband, Elmer; parents; grandchildren, Christine Gesch, Troy Crosby; brother, Leonard and Russell White.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Robert White, Richard White, Mike Gesch, Mike Slocum, Dennis Wieting, John Dahlgren. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, with family 7-9 p.m., funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Glover - Dorothy Louise, 79, Martell, formerly of Nebraska City, widow of Fred W., died Wednesday (1/23/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Dunbar. Retired, worked at the Nebraska City Sale Barn, Consolidated Blenders Grain Elevator and Nebraska City Elks Club.
Survivors: son, Fred A., South Sioux City; daughter, Roxie Cillessen, Martell; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brothers, Lester "Bud" Wurtele, Mesa, Ariz.; Donald Wurtele, Nebraska City; other relatives and friends.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Bethel United Church of Christ, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Memorials to the family's choice. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City.
Gomez - Cecil F., 84, Wichita, Kan., died Sunday (1/20/2002).
Services were Wednesday, Hillside Funeral Home West Chapel, Wichita. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market St., Wichita, KS 67202 or American Diabetes Association.
Graham - Wilma Evelyn, 87, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/24/2002). Born, Hastings (7/7/14) to Earl and Frances (Ferguson) Smith.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Larry and Barb Graham, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Norma and Melvin Cropley, Estes Park, Colo.; grandchildren, Steve Cropley, Hastings, Lynda Hughbanks, Kearney, Staci Stewart, Doug Graham, Jennifer Graham, all of Lincoln; great-granddaughters, Jessica Hughbanks, Courtney Hughbanks, both of Kearney, Sharissa Stewart, Janessa Stewart, both of Lincoln; brothers, Dick Smith, Bob Smith, both of Hastings; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by husband, Lyle C.; parents; brothers, Delbert and Lester Smith.
Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Charles Gates. Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum. Pallbearers: Doug Graham, Steve Cropley, Paul Stewart, Ken Herel. Honorary pallbearers: Dick Smith, Bob Smith. Visitation: 3-9 pm. Monday, 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to the American Heart Association.
Heinrichs - Barbara E., 57, Geneva, died Thursday (1/24/2002). Born, York.
Survivors: mother, Wilma Heinrichs, Geneva; sister, Wanda Howell, Geneva; four nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Sunday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the church.
Hess - Dale D. Sr., 84, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/23/2002).
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Visitation: two hours before services, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to family.
Hoffman - Margaret Lorine, 94, Burchard, died Thursday (1/24/2002) in Pawnee City. Born, Steinauer. Retired elementary and high school teacher: Wymore, Holmesville, Adams, Blue Ridge in Gage County, Summerfield, Kan., Burchard.
Survivors: sister, Luella Parks, Pawnee City; brother, Willard Hoffman, Burchard.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Salem United Church of Christ, Steinauer. Salem Cemetery, Steinauer. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Sunday, with family 1:30-3 p.m. Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Pawnee City. Memorials to family's choice.
Howland - Chad Lee, 28, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/23/2002). Born, Lincoln (7/29/73) to Frank and Nina (McKee). Graduate, Lincoln High School. Enjoyed video games and heavy-metal music.
Survivors: parents, Frank and Nina, Lincoln; sister, Leslie Howland, Lincoln; nieces, Tanesha, Ceare Howland, both Lincoln; aunts, uncles, cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday (corrected day), Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Charles Gates. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Hunter - R. David, 57, Lincoln, died Tuesday (1/22/2002).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the David Hunter Scholarship Fund in care of Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, 5901 O St. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Ihms - Scott Alan, 45, Lincoln, died Friday (1/25/2002) after a valiant battle against cancer. Beloved son of Alan H. and Glynne (Shelley) Ihms. Born, Loup City (7/10/1956). Graduate, Lincoln Southeast High School; attended University of Nebraska-Lincoln, majoring in music. Guitarist with Lincoln-based bands Fidelity, Crosswinds and Tease. Employee, Lincoln Police Department garage.
Survivors: mother, Glynne, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Adrianne and Dr. Richard Howey, Laramie, Wyo.; brother, sister-in-law, Harry and Lori, Plains, Mont.; nephews, Tobias Boyd, Shawn and Alan Ihms; niece, Angelique Wiechman; grandniece, Brittany Wiechman; goddaughter, Baylee Jo Buechel; aunts, Joyce Griffin, San Antonio, Marjorie Shelley, Omaha; cousins and cherished, lifelong friends. Preceded in death by father; sister, Gay Boyd; uncle, Wayne Shelley.
Celebration of life at later date. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials in care of family to Irving Middle School Instrumental Music Scholarship Fund or Lincoln Police Foundation.
Kern - Trevor Gene, 25, Lincoln, formerly St. Paul, Minn., and Skagway, Alaska, died Friday (1/18/2002) in St. Paul, Minn., from injuries sustained in a swimming accident in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.
Gathering of friends to celebrate Trevor's life: 3-5 p.m. today, Lakewood Park Condominium, 4000 S. 56th St. Memorials in care of Linda Swanberg, 1380 Sigfrid St., Eagan, MN 55122.
Kerr - Charlotte E., 96, Crete, formerly Madison, Lincoln, died Tuesday (1/22/2002). Born, Landsberg, A/W Germany (12/20/1905) to Ferdinand and Anna (Stanke) Sauer. Homemaker. Member, Trinity Lutheran Church.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Lillian A. Barnes, Mickey F. and Wayne Walkenhorst, all Lincoln, Fawn R. and Carl Larsen, Chadron; sons, daughters-in-law, Edgar L. and Jackie Scheer, St. Paul, Aaron J. and Darleen Scheer, Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; sister, Marie McClung, Port Isabelle, Texas; brother, Ronald Sauer, Syracuse; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands, Frank Kerr, Jack Kreifels and Otto D. Scheer; one brother; three sisters.
Services were Friday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pastor Jerome Rossow. Crownhill Cemetery, Madison. Pastor Calvin L'Heureux. Pallbearers: David, Daniel, Steven and Tim Scheer, Dick and Dean Larsen, Jim Walkenhorst, Roger Donscheski. Memorials to donor's favorite charity.
Kocian - Florence Jane, 93, Plattsmouth, widow of Ignatius "Ike," died Friday (1/25/2002). Born, Manhattan, N.Y. Retired, Tip Top (now known as Revlon), homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, Patricia Kelly, Omaha; son, daughter-in-law, Cyril and Mary Kocian, Moreno Valley, Calif.; four grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth. St. Libory Cemetery, St. Libory. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, church. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Sunday, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to Masses at the church.
Kotas - Dorothy Ann, 90, Nebraska City, widow of Emil, died Wednesday (1/23/2002). Born, Nebraska City. Retired, Wessel's Clothing Co. and Farmers Bank.
Survivors: niece, Janet Weed, Pasadena, Calif.; nephews, Dr. Lee Olson, Omaha, Phil Zimmers, Omaha, Dave Zimmers, Nebraska City, Steve Zimmers, Syracuse.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to First United Methodist Church.
Kroese - Lucille, 85, Firth, died Wednesday (1/23/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 3:30 p.m. today, Pella Reformed Church, Adams. Pella Cemetery, Adams. Memorials to church or Lakeview Rest Home. Metcalf Funeral Home, Firth.
Malone - William H. "Bill," 80, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/23/2002). Senior vice president, Union Insurance Co.; 37 years in the insurance business. Member: St. Joseph's Catholic Church; board member, Lincoln Federal Saving Bank. World War II veteran, U.S. Coast Guard. Attended Havelock High School. Enjoyed reading. He was a devoted husband and father. He was a man of the highest integrity and honesty. Bill was a devout Catholic and family man. He loved sports and was an avid golfer, tennis player and ping-pong player. Bill truly enjoyed the camaraderie of his friends, and we know he will be missed. His kind and generous spirit will live on in the memories of his family and friends.
Survivors: wife, Florence (Mohr); sons, daughters-in-law, Brian W. and Marilyne, Missouri City, Texas, Paul J. and Joyce, York, Thomas and Sarah, Lincoln; daughter, Janet M. Malone, Lincoln; grandchildren, John, Scott, Lisa, Erin, Kelly, Meghan Malone and Amanda Murphy; brother, sister-in-law, J. Robert and Patricia, Greenland, N.H.; sister, Jeanette Lovett, Santa Rosa, Calif.; brothers-in-law, Elmer Fettin, Omaha, LaVern Olmsted, Sterling; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John M. and Mayme W. (Holmstrom); sisters, Maxine Fettin, Bernice Olmsted; sister-in-law, spouse, Frieda and Mason Bowes; brothers-in-law, spouses, Deke and Imogene Mohr, Walter and Phoebe Mohr, Eugene and Jayne Mohr.
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th St. Monsignor Myron Pleskac. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military service by American Legion Post 3. Pallbearers: Vic Kovar, Roy Covault, Don Frazell, Don Drozda, Bill Schulte, Herb Miller. Honorary pallbearers: John Head, Jerry Maddox. Memorials to American Heart Association, Nebraska Chapter, 1550 S. 70th St., Suite 100, Lincoln 68506, or church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Malzer - Herman T., 88, Nebraska City, died Thursday (1/24/2002). Born, Nebraska City. Farmer, family farm.
Survivors: sister, Anna Davis, Sabetha, Kan.; sisters-in-law, Esther C. Malzer, Nebraska City, Emma Malzer, Sterling; special friend, Eva Sporhase, Nebraska City; nieces, nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Peterson Mortuary, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, mortuary. Memorials to Bethel United Church of Christ.
McLaughlin - Mary C. (Yettman), 87, Lincoln, formerly of Geneva, died Thursday (1/24/2002). Director of lunch program, Geneva High School. She started the hot lunch program for the Geneva schools and served as manager and head cook. Worked full time for the schools for 32 years. Many former students said her lunches, chili and cinnamon rolls were the best. Worked for the Geneva Post Office during World War II, delivering parcel post and serving as substitute carrier. Owned/operated Mac's Cafe and Grocery, Geneva. Member, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Geneva; Altar Society. Big Red, East High Spartan and Geneva Wildcats fan. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought her a lot of enjoyment.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Pat and Dick McCashland, Lincoln; sister, Kathryn Nunns, Albuquerque, N.M.; brother-in-law, Chuck Witt, Doniphan; sister-in-law, Louise Yettman, Turlock, Calif.; grandchildren, spouses, Dr. Tim and Beth McCashland, Mike and Jenny McCashland, all of Omaha, Ann and Dave Kirby, Patrick and Courtney McCashland, all of Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Demi, Morgan, Vincent, Alexandra, Megan, Mariah and Noah McCashland, Erin and Katie Kirby; nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Vincent "Fuzzy."
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Geneva. Father James Benton and Monsignor Ivan Vap. Burial: 2 p.m., Calvary Cemetery, Sutton. Pallbearers: Dr. Tim McCashland, Mike McCashland, Patrick McCashland, Dave Kirby, Dick Koch, Bob Kober. Honorary pallbearers: Ann Kirby, Beth McCashland, Jenny McCashland, Courtney McCashland. Rosary: 10 a.m. Monday, church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.; 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the church, Geneva Senior Citizen Center, or Tabitha Sub-acute Care.
McMillin - Loren "Mac," 91, York, died Friday (1/25/2002). Born, Springfield, Mo.
Survivors: grandson, Jay McMillin, Chubbuck, Idaho; one great-granddaughter; sister, Golden Dillie, Ash Grove, Mo.; stepson, Fred Staehr, Jackson, Wyo.; stepdaughter, Barbara Driewer, York; two stepgrandsons; two stepgranddaughters. Preceded in death by first wife, Hazel; second wife, Marie.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Metz Mortuary Chapel, York. Utica Cemetery. Visitation: begins 5 p.m. Sunday, mortuary.
Mendoza - Phillip, 62, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/24/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Moser - Daniel H., 94, Rogers, Ark., formerly Hickman, died Thursday (1/24/2002). Associate funeral director, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Hickman, over 40 years. Daniel was a former well driller and ran Moser Well Drilling with brother Marvin. Dan also drove school bus for many years for Hickman school. Member: Hickman Presbyterian Church; Well Drillers Association, elected treasurer in 1972; Hickman Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star (former member).
Survivors: wife, Lydia; daughter, son-in-law, Dianne and Myron Martenson, Bella Vista, Ark.; grandsons, Michael, Steve and Scott Martenson; five great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Marvin and Carmen, Hickman. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, George, Andrew, Walter; two sisters.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Hickman Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Steve Wing. Hickman Cemetery. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; 9-11 a.m. Monday, all at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Hickman; and one hour before services, church.
Neill - Doris (Mach), 67, Hemet, Calif., died Tuesday (1/22/2002). Born, Wahoo (3/30/1934). Teacher for 41 years; 31 years in Adams County (Colo.) School District 12. Retired substitute teacher, Hemet, 10 years. Graduate, Cathedral High School, Lincoln; University of Nebraska, bachelor of science; University of North Colorado, master's degree.
Survivors: husband, Donald W.; son, Kevin J., San Diego; sister, Betty Childers, Charlotte, N.C.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation. Riverside National Cemetery. McWane Family Funeral Home, Hemet.
Newham - Ada L., 91, Louisville, formerly Weeping Water, died Wednesday (1/23/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, First Congregational Church, Weeping Water. Oakwood Cemetery, Weeping Water. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or donor's choice. Hammons Funeral Chapel, Weeping Water.
Niemann - Florence E., 80, Staplehurst, widow of Erwin, died Tuesday (1/22/2002) in Marshall, Mich.
Services 10 a.m. today, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Staplehurst. Visitation: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
