U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Cain - Pauline A., 81, Papillion, formerly of the Seward area, died Sunday (2/3/2002) in Auburn.
Survivors: son, Tom Wagenknecht, Hamburg, Iowa; stepson, Richard Cain, Hays, Kan.; stepdaughter, Dorothy Cain, Omaha; five grandchildren; sisters, Harriet Behney, Fountain, Colo., Charlotte Morrison, Seal Beach, Calif.; four stepgrandchildren. Preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Wagenknecht, Harold Cain.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, First United Methodist Church, Springfield. Graveside service: 3 p.m., Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family 7-8 p.m., Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association or Springfield American Legion Auxiliary.
Carman - Roy E., 72, Garland, died Friday (2/1/2002) in Seward.
Services: 1 p.m. today, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to Lutheran Family Services in lieu of flowers. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Chase - Grace F., 90, Lincoln, died Friday (2/1/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to the family.
Dahl - Esther Ione, 94, Lincoln, died Tuesday (1/29/2002).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday, First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Memorials to Bethphage Mission, 4980 S. 118th St., Suite A, Omaha 68137. Cremation, no visitation. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Delaney - Robert J. "Red," 71, Fairmont, died Sunday (2/3/2002) in Geneva. Born, Exeter.
Survivors: wife, Lorna; son, Dusty Malmgren, Firestone, Colo.; daughters, Mary Kahler, Fairmont, Michelle Bice, Malcolm; brother, Jerry Gandstad, Fairmont; sisters, Bonita Cordenas, Milwaukee, Janice Frolich, Coon Rapids, Iowa; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Exeter Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family in lieu of flowers.
Dolezal - Joseph F. Jr., 81, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14th and K streets. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Ebert - James H., 77, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Retired freight carman, Burlington Northern Railroad. Navy veteran, World War II. Lifetime member, VFW Post 131.
Survivors: wife, Secorra, whom he met and married in 1947; aunt, Gerry Hegel, Lincoln; brothers-in-law, Frank, Lupe, Henry and Joe Damian, all Lincoln; brothers-in-law, spouses, Roulo and Wilma Damian, Louie and Bea Damian, Bill and Carmen Wallman, all Lincoln; sister-in-law, Ardella Delgado, Lincoln; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Services: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Pastor Don Griffith. Wyuka Cemetery. Pallbearers: Frank, Lupe, Joe, Roulo and Louie Damian, Bill Wallman. Visitation: after 9 a.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Gochenour - Bertha O., 88, Plattsmouth, widow of James S., died Sunday (2/3/2002) in Omaha. Born, Plattsmouth. Homemaker; retired, Nebraska Masonic Home, Plattsmouth Manor.
Survivors: daughter, Rose Marie Ficklin, Plattsmouth; son, Francis, Plattsmouth; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; brothers, Joseph Hausladen, Santa Rosa, Calif., Josef Schmid, Denver, Emil and Frank Schmid, Plattsmouth.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday, with vigil until services Thursday, church. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to the church, or for Masses.
Grabowski - Mildred I., 84, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Viewing: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Homestead Healthcare Center.
Griffin - Marcella L., 82, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Reception following services in the Wyuka Funeral Home Garden Room. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@wyuka.com.
Hester - Velma Louise, 86, Lincoln, died Friday (2/1/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family, 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Hickman - Marjorie Mae "Margie," 79, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/30/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services today, funeral home. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Hospice, Suite 111, 245 S. 84th St., Lincoln 68510.
Hoit - George G., 66, Guide Rock, died Saturday (2/2/2002) in Red Cloud. Born, Inavale. Farmed, raised livestock.
Survivors: wife, Roxine; daughter, Julie Stitt, Red Cloud; sons, Neal, Terry, both Guide Rock; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three stepgrandchildren; mother, Helen Hoit, Red Cloud; brother, James, Guide Rock.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Rosemont Calvary Lutheran Church. Red Cloud Cemetery. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud.
Junge - Ruth E., 85, York, formerly Waco, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Born, Lincoln. Retired farm wife.
Survivors: husband, Raymond; daughters, Marilyn Dey, Gresham, Rosalie Hillmer, York, Janet Sabin, Lincoln; son, John, York; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, York. St. John's Cemetery southeast of Waco. Visitation: beginning 3 p.m. today, Metz Mortuary, York. Memorials to church or in care of family.
Kissinger - Frank, 48, Raymond, died Friday (2/1/2002).
Services pending, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Kotil - Irma, 98, Seward, widow of John, died Monday (2/4/2002). Born, Crete (5/23/1903) to Rudolph and Marie (Andelt) Gerner. Married Feb. 1, 1921.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Orland and JoAnn, Kearney, Dallas and Darlene, Lincoln, Roger and Shirleen, David City; daughter-in-law, Thelma Graves, Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband; son, Elmer; grandson, Randy; great-granddaughter, Courtney; parents; brother, Edward Gerner; sisters, Lydia Millian, Helen Srajhans.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Seward. The Rev. Kelly Karges. Burial: 1:30 p.m., Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford. Visitation: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, Volzke Mortuary, Seward; one hour before services, church.
Kranz - Johnny B., 74, rural York, died Monday (2/4/2002) in York. Born, rural Waco. Longtime York and Waco area farmer.
Survivors: wife, Janine; sons, Dennis, Birmingham, Ala., Jay, York; daughter, Anita Wolfe, York; two grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; brother, Leland, Independence, Mo.; sister, June Franzen, Grand Island; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Metz Mortuary Chapel, York. Ebenezer Cemetery, near Waco. Visitation: begins 5 p.m. Wednesday, mortuary. Memorials to the family.
Kunneman - Kari Ann, 21, Columbus, died Sunday (2/3/2002) in rural Polk County. Born, Columbus. Junior, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, studying nursing; employed, First National Bank, Quail Run Golf Course, during her summer break from college.
Survivors: father, Richard, Columbus; mother, Mary Lou Kunneman, Columbus; sister, Sara Kunneman, Lincoln, Kelsey Kunneman, Columbus; twin sister, Betsy Kunneman, Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Isidore Catholic Church. All Saints Cemetery, Columbus. Vigil: 7 p.m. today, church. Visitation: after 5 p.m. today, church; 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, McKown Funeral Home, Columbus.
Lutz - Richard M., 70, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/30/2002).
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Private inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the family.
Melichar - Eugene E., 70, Emerald, died Saturday (2/2/2002). Service station owner/operator 1957-76. Member: Pleasant Dale United Methodist Church (former member, pastor-parish committee); A.F. & A.M. Masonic Lodge 30, Milford; past worthy patron, Chapter 132 Order of the Eastern Star, Milford; president, S.I.D. No. 6; past member, Emerald School board; past member, Southwest Rural Fire Department board.
Survivors: wife, Julie; son, former daughter-in-law, Bruce and Sherry Melichar, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, LeeAnn and Dan Lauenroth, Emerald, Wendy and Craig Potter, Lincoln; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kimberly Melichar, Nicholas, Ashlie and Jason Lauenroth, Kylie and Cody Potter; brother, sister-in-law, Robert and Zola Melichar, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents, Emil and Tillie; infant brother.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Pleasant Dale United Methodist Church. Pastor Rod Lyon. Pleasant Dale Cemetery. Visitation: today, with family greeting friends, 6-8 p.m., Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Memorials in care of family.
Muller - Bernard, 77, Fairbury, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Born, Fairbury. Retired meat processor.
Survivors: wife, Mary Ann; daughter, Susan Ebke, Lincoln; son, Tony, Milford; four grandchildren; sisters, Anna Margaret Steele, Fairbury, Betty L'Ecuyer, Morrowville, Kan.; brother, Bill, Fairbury.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Vigil: 7 p.m. today, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Memorials to family's choice.
O'Brien - A. Craig, 78, Destin, Fla., formerly Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/30/2002).
Memorial service at a later date in Madeline Island, Wis. McLaughlin Funeral Home, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.
Packard - Vilas, 95, Friend, widow of John H., died Saturday (2/2/2002) in York.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Visitation: today until services, funeral home. Memorials to Friend Christian Assembly.
Phillips - Judith A., 61, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Park (changed location.) Family and friends meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation. Memorials to Capital Humane Society or First-Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ.
Pughe - Winifred Ann, 95, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Private family graveside services will be held at Wyuka Cemetery. No viewing or visitation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Hospice Care of Nebraska, 1600 S. 70th St., Suite 201, Lincoln 68506.
Robertson - Arlene K., 87, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Born, Stuart, Iowa (9/23/14).
Survivors: sons, Richard Parkison, Earlham, Iowa, Donald Fuller, Yale, Iowa, Terry Fuller, Lincoln, Gary Fuller, The Colony, Texas; daughters, Cheryl Rhoades, Patricia Moore, both of Lincoln; brothers, Newton "Pat" Brink, Dexter, Iowa; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, with family, 7-8 p.m., funeral home.
Rogers - Bonnie Lee, 71, Crete, died Sunday (2/3/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Tipton, Okla.
Survivors: sons, Jimmy Rader, George Rader; daughters, Susan Lehman, Cairo, Lorna Rader, Dorchester, Mary Mackey, Raytown, Mo., Debbie Stephensen, Pioche, Nev., Linda Cogley, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; six brothers; one sister; nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 2 hours before services, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Rohan - Thomas Eugene, 71, Beaver Lake, died Saturday (2/2/2002). Born, Spalding. Retired meat cutter, Hinky Dinky and Cub Foods. Served, U.S. Army.
Survivors: wife, Naomi; daughter, Ann Divis, Wahoo; sons, Thomas, Plano, Texas, Ted, Kilgore, Texas, Joe, Omaha; six grandchildren; brother, John, Plattsmouth.
Service: 10:30 a.m. today, Church of the Holy Spirit, Plattsmouth. Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Memorials in lieu of flowers to St. John the Baptist School, Plattsmouth, or for Masses. Vigil until services today, church. Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth.
Sapp - Darl E., 74, Lincoln, died Monday (2/4/2002). Born, Sioux City, Iowa (7/31/1927) to Earl and Jessie (Eastman). Retired truck driver, Neiden's Iron and Metal Co. Lincoln resident, 59 years.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; sons, daughters-in-law, Tom and Gloria, Darl Lee and Teresa, all of Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Linda and Abe Weinzweig, San Diego, Deb Roberts, Beverly and Todd Henson, all of Lincoln, Sharon Hartsfield, Lincoln/El Paso, Texas; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; stepson, Guy Stewart, Gresham; two stepgrandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild. Preceded in death by parents; grandson, Tommy Sapp.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pastor Merv Goodrick. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: 10 a.m. Wednesday until services Thursday, mortuary. Memorials to Fellowship Baptist Church, 1515 W. South St., Lincoln 68522.
Simonson - Janet Rae (Anderson), Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Born, Lexington (4/4/1934) to Clarence and Margaret (Dick) Anderson. Retired Lincoln Public School elementary teacher. Teaching was her passion. She enjoyed her years of teaching fourth- through sixth-graders and in her latter years, English Language Learners. Jan had a positive influence on many people, both in school and out. She enjoyed golf, playing piano and telling stories. Member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Former member, LEA; NSEA; NEA; PEO, chapter GD. Received her bachelor's and master's degrees in elementary education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Survivors: husband, Theodore "Ted" L. Simonson (married 47 years); daughters, sons-in-law, Kelly and David Lauer, Betsy and Michael Hergenrader, Pam Hampton, all of Lincoln; daughter, fiance, Jill Simonson and Steve Cohn, both Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Alan and Dorothy Anderson, Aurora; sister-in-law, Jeanette Simonson, Seattle; grandchildren, Ty Hampton, Boulder, Amy Hampton, Joshua, Jared, Jameson, and Jackson Lauer, Cale Simonson, Madison and Emily Hergenrader, all Lincoln; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Gordon Anderson; brother-in-law, Richard Simonson.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Trinity United Methodist Church. The Rev. Lauren Ekdahl. Burial: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: closed casket, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Lincoln and Greater Nebraska Chapter; Madonna Foundation for Alzheimer's Day Care Center, Saint Elizabeth's Hospice, Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, or the church.
Spray - John M., 89, Lincoln, died Friday (2/1/2002).
No services or visitation. Private inurnment, Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Memorials to your favorite charity. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
