U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Goggins - Walter T., 82, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Vine Congregational UCC.
Johnson - Gayle L., 72, York, died Thursday (1/10/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, First Evangelical Lutheran Church, York. Graveside Services: 4 p.m. today, Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Bruning. Memorials in care of the family. Metz Mortuary, York.
Koonce - Daniel D., 56, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., Lincoln 68502.
Langholz - Marjorie M., 88, Sterling, died Saturday (1/12/2002). Born, Westboro, Mo.
Survivors: two stepdaughters; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by three husbands, John Scott, Norman Boden, Rev. A.G. Langholz.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. John Lutheran Church, Sterling. Sterling Cemetery. Visitation: until 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Zink-Fox Funeral Home; one hour before service, church. Memorials to the church and to Special Olympics, Shannon and Erma Hazen in charge.
McClure - Frances R. "Peggy," 78, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2002).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Northeast United Church of Christ, 6200 Adams St. No visitation. Cremation. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to the church or Sesostris Shrine Transportation Fund. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Meyer - Dr. Rudolph J., 91, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2002).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 724 S. 12th St. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the church, Lincoln 68508; or Cedars Home for Children Foundation, 620 N. 48th St., Lincoln 68504. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Mooney - Marie A. (Uher), 89, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the Hospice of Nebraska.
Nerud - Viola, 89, Dorchester, died Friday (1/11/2002) in Friend.
Services: 11 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Dorchester. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Peterson - Ruth E., 77, Lincoln, died Saturday (1/12/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today with family greeting friends 5-6 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers.
Pope - Brianna Elizabeth, 1, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2001).
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Riensche - Bernard, 79, Cook, died Sunday (1/13/2002) in Syracuse. Born, rural Cook (1/31/22) to Theodore and Lena (Grundman) Riensche. Retired farmer, 1993. Charter member, Grace Lutheran Church; church council three times; several church committees. Member, Johnson County Feeders Association; Bickel-Nelson American Legion Post 360, Cook. U.S. Army veteran, World War II.
Survivors: wife, Elvera; stepchildren, spouses, Gordon and Delta Budt, Cook; Wayne and Eldonna Budt, Helena, Mont., Janet and David Wacker, Lincoln; seven step- grandchildren; one step great-grandson; brother, sister-in-law, Vernon and Elaine Riensche, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Elva Mae Riensche, Cook, Arlene and Gerry Sillman, Fairbury; nieces and nephews; cousins; host of friends. Preceded in death by parents; sister-in-law, Ruth Riensche.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church, Cook. The Rev. Chris Kester Beyer. St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Osage) Cemetery, rural Cook. Pallbearers: Paul Budt, Jon Budt, David Budt, Sean Miller, Bruce Riensche, Ken Sillman. Full military rites by Bickel-Nelson American Legion Post 360, Cook. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, the church. Memorials to the family's choice.
Riggle - Maren Katrina, 54, Lincoln, died Dec. 19 after a lengthy struggle with breast cancer.
Celebration of life: 11 a.m., Jan. 19, IBEW Hall, 6200 S. 14th St. Potluck at noon. Bring a dish to pass and a salad or dessert. Bring a story to share or leave with the book of stories. An endowed scholarship is being established with Lincoln Public Schools Foundation.
Robinett - Reid Walker, 2, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/10/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m. today until services, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family, 2111 Ammon Avenue, Lincoln 68505.
Selk - Letitia Anne Barry, Kenmore, Wash., died Dec. 31, 2001.
Private services were held, officiated by Pastor Mark Lieske of Epiphany Lutheran, Kenmore.
Shade - Elaine F., 68, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2002). Born, Altonia (7/5/33). Member, American Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Former employee, Russell Stover Candy Co., Burger King Restaurants.
Survivors: sons, Daniel, Brian, both Lincoln, Kenneth, Jacksonville, Fla.; daughter, son-in-law, Cheryl and Scott Dunbar, Lincoln; sister, Bernice Benes, Valparaiso; brother, Merlin Peterson, Elmwood; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Leo W.; daughter, Diane Shade; parents, Carson and Frieda Peterson.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. The Rev. Glatha Rathjen. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Siefken - Jerry Lee, 52, Raymond, died Thursday (1/10/2002).
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. today, Fairview Cemetery, 84th and Adams streets. Visitation: until 12:30 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to the family. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Smith - Charles D. "Smitty" Sr., 59, Greenwood, died Saturday (1/12/2002) in Crete. Born, Hardy, Ark. Greenwood resident since 1969. Former owner, United Roofing; employed, Weathercraft Roofing, both Lincoln; retired 1994.
Survivors: life-long friend, Barbara Smith, Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Sherrie Smith, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, David and Shelly Smith, Lincoln; Johnny Smith, Memphis, Tracy and Amy Smith, Greenwood; five grandchildren; brothers, sister-in-law, Danny and Jeanelle Smith, Ravenden, Ark., Glenn Smith, Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, brother-in-law, Bobbie Jean Smith, California, Jerry Ann and Bob Williams, St. Louis, Mo. Preceded in death by parents, 10 brothers and sisters.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland. The Rev. Vonnie Phillips. Ashland Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, one hour before service, all mortuary. Memorials to Crete Manor.
Stephenson - Billie Deane, 76, Lincoln, died Saturday (1/12/2002).
Services pending, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Studer - Paul R., 76, Lincoln, died Saturday (1/12/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 2 p.m. Tuesday until services, mortuary. Memorials to Lincoln Education Association, Harvest of Books, 4920 Normal Blvd., Lincoln 68506. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Stych - Milo J., 93, Omaha, died Thursday (1/10/2002) in Benson.
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Milligan. Memorials to the church. Farmer and Son Funeral Home Kotas Chapel, Milligan.
Swenson - Hazel M., 100, Lincoln, died Sunday (1/13/2002).Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Turner - Mary A., 60, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/9/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1621 Superior St. Visitation: noon-1 p.m. today, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Vidlak - Robert F., 71, Lincoln, died Friday (1/11/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the family.
Walker - Dorothy Irene, 74, Lincoln, died Sunday (1/13/2002). Born, Lincoln (9/16/27) to Clarence and Mildred (Hulsebus) Hansen. Member: Glad Tidings.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Tom and Jennifer Walker, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Peggy and Mark Ashcraft, Lincoln; grandchild, Nathaniel Walker, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Ronald and Rose Hansen, Lincoln; sister, Betty Nyhoff, Harbor City, Calif.; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by husband, Verne Walker; parents.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Galen Schweitzer, Dan Pudenz, Steve Zechman, Dave Hansen, Mark Ashcraft, John Grady. Visitation: one hour before service, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Westerhoff - Carl H., 94, Seward, died Saturday (1/12/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Seward. Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or Grand Court.
Wollen - Hazel M., 92, Lincoln, formerly of Ashland and Beaver Crossing, widow of Everett, died Saturday (1/12/2002). Born, Quitman, Mo. Joined United Methodist Church, 1922. Member, Ashland United Methodist Church; past Grand Noble, Rebekah Lodge 375, Lincoln.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Richard and Margaret Wollen, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Mary Jane and Donald Sapp, Koppel, Pa.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; brother-in-law, Adam "Murph" Ellinger, Ashland; sister-in-law, Fern Barger, Ashland; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother, Albert Henderson; infant sister, Lucille; granddaughter, Carol Sapp.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, United Methodist Church, Ashland. The Rev. Bill Armold and Pastor Sam Johnston. Ashland Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m., Marcy Mortuary, Ashland; one hour before service, church. Memorials to the church or Saint Elizabeth Hospice Service.
Ait - Linda Lee, 60, Lincoln, died Sunday (1/13/2002). Born, Virginia. Lived in Lincoln for 31 years.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Lisa and Lynn Larson, Michele and Trent Anderson, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, John and Holly, West Virginia; mother, Marjorie Smith, Virginia; sister, brother-in-law, Anne and Denis Ayres, Virginia; grandchildren, Lindsay Undeland, Lake Larson, Avery Larson, Ashley Anderson, Taylor Anderson, Rachel Anderson.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Jay Vetter. No visitation. Memorials to the family.
Andelt - Arnold M., 78, Lincoln, widower of Rosella, died Monday (1/14/2002). Born, rural Saline County. Retired, Farmland Industries.
Survivors: brother, Stanley, Franklin; sister, Lorraine Vosta, Lincoln; nieces; nephews.
Graveside service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Meet at gate 2. No visitation. Memorials to donor's choice. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Bailey - Raymond Arthur, 80, Palo Cedro, Calif., died 12/27/01. Born, Lincoln. Graduated, Bethany High. Attended Nebraska Wesleyan. Moved to California, 1940.
Survivors: wife, Bonnie Payne Bailey; sons, Raymond D., Redding, Calif., Richard, Vancouver, Wash., Tim, Palo Cedro; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Victor, Kearney; sister, Lelia Bailey, Lincoln, Leora Norton, La Mirada, Calif.
Memorial services were held 12/31/01 in Palo Cedro. Millville Cemetery, Millville, Calif. Allen & Dahl Funeral Home, Palo Cedro.
Borchers - Lydia P., 96, Monroe, widow of Fred, died Monday (1/14/2002) in Columbus. Born, near Creston. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Dorothy Brandt, Columbus, Ruth Crumley, Monroe, Wilma Jenny, Monroe, Geraldine Wurdeman, Lincoln, Evelyn Heins, Lamesa, Texas, Mary Jean Mueller, Erie, Colo., Fern Tarr, Omaha; sons, Carroll, Columbus, LeRoy, Carrolton, Ga.; sisters, Marie Feye, Columbus, Eleanor Garber, North Bend, Elsie Martensen, Pierce, Leona Ziems, Clearwater; brothers, Edward Hassebrook, Platte Center, William Hassebrook, Columbus; two stepgrandchildren; 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Gass Haney Funeral Home, Columbus. Interment: Zion Lutheran Grand Prairie, Platte Center. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Friday, both funeral home. Memorials to Zion Lutheran Church, Zion Lutheran Cemetery or Monroe Rescue Unit.
Brunkow - Pauline, 86, Lincoln, died Sunday (1/13/2002). Born, Humboldt (2/17/15) to George W. and Alma Belle (Mortz) Beauchamp. Department manager/buyer, china and crystal, Miller & Paine. Member, Southview Christian Church, Miller & Paine Retirement Group.
Survivors: family and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Howard C.; parents.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Humboldt Cemetery. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., Lincoln 68502.
Buhr - Lena E., 89, Beatrice, formerly Filley and Lincoln, widow of John B., died Monday (1/14/2002). Born near Filley. Employed, Martin Luther Home, Beatrice State Development Center, Eastmont Towers.
Survivors: daughter, Dorothy Parde, Beatrice; son, LeRoy, Omaha; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; 11 stepgrandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters, Margaret Aden, Elizabeth Reed, Marie Otto, Etta Krueger, all Beatrice; nieces; nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, St. John Lutheran Church. Evergreen Home Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday until noon Friday, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorial established with Edward Parde and Harm Ottersberg in charge.
