U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Raabe - Warren R., 80, Pierce, died Wednesday (2/6/2002) in Norfolk. Born, rural Wisner. Retired farmer. Played baseball.
Survivors: wife, Wanda (Fullner); son, daughter-in-law, Dean and Linda, Beatrice; daughters, sons-in-law, Lois and Lou Hoger, Avoca, Iowa, Helen and Lynn Heller, Omaha; stepdaughters, spouses, Joyce and Terry Altwine, Norfolk, Lisa and Craig Stirtz, Gretna, Mrs. Gretchen Hild, Norfolk; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Edna Wiechman, West Point; brothers, sisters-in-law, Vern and Elaine, Wisner, Martin and Elaine, Bennington. Preceded in death by first wife, Sylvia (Stark), March 1, 1994; brother, Leo; stepdaughter, Suzanne Fullner.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Zion Lutheran Church, Pierce. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. John's Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beemer. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home, Wisner. Arrangements by Stonacek Memorial Chapel, Pierce.
Redfield - Corliss A. "Cori," 53, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Registered nurse, Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department. Member, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Strong supporter, Breast Cancer Awareness. Loved to travel, loved her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.
Survivors: husband, Larry; children, Rose Redfield, Beverly and spouse Jackson Currie, Elizabeth Redfield, Megan Johnson, Katie Redfield, all Lincoln, Seth Redfield, Boulder, Colo.; grandchildren, Cameron Johnson, Ella Currie; sisters, Lynelle Lind, Norfolk, Lesley Attenberger, Frisco, Texas; mother-in-law, Marjorie Redfield, Stratton. Preceded in death by brother.
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Paul United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. C. Rex Bevins. Burial: 3:30 p.m. today, Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater. Memorials to Cancer Resource Center or Tabitha Hospice. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Rerucha - George Aaron, 89, David City, died Thursday (2/7/2002). Born, David City. Farmer. World War II Army veteran.
Survivor: Brother, Everest Rerucha, Seward.
Preceded in death by parents and two sisters.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Francis Catholic Church, Center. Church cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Knott Funeral Home, David City. Vigil service: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by Knight of Columbus rosary at funeral home. Memorials to church Aquinas Endowment Fund and Masses.
Sabin - Jackie Joe Jr., 27, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/7/2002). Born, Lincoln. Former custodian, East Park Theater.
Survivors: brother, Jonathan; sisters, Jennifer and Jessica; grandmother, Peggy; uncle, John; aunt, Sharon.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. today, Fairview Cemetery. No viewing. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Shaner - Carl Kenneth and Iva Luree, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002).
Carl, 90, born Rokeby (2/7/11) to John Henry and Florence (Smith) Shaner. On May 23, 1936, was united in marriage to Iva Luree Powell. Retired from Cushman Motor Co., 1975. He lived in Washington, D.C., during World War II, working for the Navy gun factory as machinist. Farmed in Holmesville for 15 years. Lived in Weslaco, Texas, for 20 years of retirement. Coached men's baseball team in Holmesville. Member, St. James United Methodist Church; Lincoln Continentals; East Lincoln Masonic Lodge 210; past patron, Eastern Star 148; past high priest, Capstone Chapter Royal Arch Masonic Lodge 64; Sesostris Temple; Lincoln Shrine Clowns. He loved baseball, singing and helping with the Shriner's crippled children's program.
Survivors: wife of 65 years, Iva L. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Walter, Clarence, Robert, Raymond Shaner; sisters, Myrtle Wright, Pearl Brown.
Iva, 88, born Powell (4/30/13) to George and Lena (Ekwall) Powell. Graduated, Holmesville High School, 1932. Lived in Washington, D.C., during World War II. Former resident of Holmesville and Weslaco, Texas. Worked at Formfit in Beatrice and Sears Roebuck in Lincoln. On May 23, 1936, was united in marriage to Carl K. Shaner. Member, St. James United Methodist Church; Bryan board; United Methodist Women's Society; Lincoln Chapter of the Eastern Star, treasurer for several years; 4-H leader, five years. She loved to sew, crochet, knit and do crafts.
Preceded in death by husband, Carl K.; parents.
Survivors: children, spouses, Lois and Ken Moore, Beatrice, Kenneth and Leila Shaner, Lincoln, Dorothy and Harold Grimes, Denver; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Isabelle Shaner, Lincoln
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Roger L. Casteel. Lincoln Memorial Park. Masonic rites by East Lincoln Lodge 210 A.F & .A.M. Pallbearers: Marv Goodding, Vern McCrory, Rex Holtgrew, Charles Palmer, Eldon Whitehead, Rex Ekwall. Visitation: 9-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until services, all funeral home. Memorials to donor's favorite charity.
Shuey - Willis A., 94, Tecumseh, died Tuesday (2/5/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Tecumseh. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Lewiston Consolidated Schools or Belle Terrace, Tecumseh.
Smith - Joseph A. Jr., 78, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Southview Christian Church. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. and one hour before services, church. Memorials to ARC of Lincoln/Lancaster County or the American Legion.
Sorensen - Karen J., 78, Lincoln, died Jan. 8, 2002.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Wesleyan University Chapel, 50th Street and St. Paul Avenue. Memorials to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Stock - Rol, 62, Grand Island, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Murdock. Instrumental music teacher.
Survivors: wife, Jean; son, Brian, Omaha; daughter, Kim Engle, Omaha; four grandchildren; sister, Mariel Meysenburg, Denver.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Grand Island. First Presbyterian Columbarium. No visitation. Memorials to family's choice. Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home, Grand Island.
Trew - Kathryn G. "Kay," 94, Lincoln, formerly Ashland, died Wednesday (2/6/2002) in Lincoln.
Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Alvo Cemetery. No viewing. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha Health Care Services, Lincoln. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Waddell - Terry R., 48, Pittsburg, Kan., formerly Superior, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Iola. Truck driver, Dalstein Trucking, Clay Center.
Survivors: daughters, Terri Hart, Pittsburg, Kan., Stacey Hornung, Spearville, Kan.; two grandchildren; mother, Leota Waddell, Moran, Kan., brothers, Ronnie, St. Louis, Larry, Eureka, Kan., Dale, Hume, Mo., Jerry, Colony, Kan., David, Ottawa, Kan.; sister, Kathy Waddell, Colony, Kan.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, Garnett, Kan. Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kan. Visitation: 6-7 p.m. today, funeral home. Visitation: 9 a.m. today until services, funeral home.
Walker - Jenelle P., 70, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Lindsay, Calif., (1/25/32) to Archie and Florence (Proctor) Word. Member, Church of Christ.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Michelle and Chris Gloria, Lincoln; grandsons, Chris Jr. and Brent Gloria, Lincoln; brother, Archie Word, Portland, Ore.; sisters, Esther Burgess, Portland, Margaret Hunt, Ottumwa, Iowa, Anna Jean Rhodda, Indiana; special friend, Melanie of Oregon. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Darral; sister, Barbara Brink.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Don Hunt. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Chris Gloria, Chris Gloria Jr., Brent Gloria, Don Hunt Jr., Archie Word, Phillip Camacho. Visitation: 7-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of grandsons' college fund.
Wert - Joan Lou, 74, York, died Thursday (2/7/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Hampton (9/14/27) to Joseph Edward and Minnie Ella (Weller). Married, Keith L. Wert, 3/28/48, at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Hampton. Farmed seven years at Marquette and 28 years at Hampton. Employed at egg plant in York, ordnance plant in Grand Island. Worked for Hampton and Aurora post offices. Retired as postmaster in 1996 from Bradshaw post office. Avid lover of the following: baking pies, embroidery, gardening, growing beautiful violets, canning, playing cards and especially her grandchildren. Believed a great old home remedy to be "white tape." Member, Frieden's United Church of Christ, Goehner.
Survivors: husband, Keith L.; daughters, sons-in-law, Patty and Terry Biggerstaff, Becky and Bill Wisell, all Lincoln, Kathy TeSelle, York; grandchildren, spouses, Shaun and Lesley Welch, Gainesville, Fla., Shannon Welch-Groves and Aaron Groves, Greeley, Colo., Jason Welch, Andy Wisell, Audrey Wisell, Abby Wisell, all Lincoln, Erienne TeSelle, Randy TeSelle, both York; great-grandchildren, Trevor Welch, Megan Welch, Gainesville, Fla.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Dale Fagan.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Monday, Goehner United Church of Christ. The Rev. Gwen Hurst-Anderson. Cremation. No visitation or viewing. Private inurnment at later date, Mound Prairie Cemetery, Goehner. Honorary pallbearers: Shaun Welch, Shannon Welch-Groves, Jason Welch, Erienne TeSelle, Randy TeSelle, Andy Wisell, Audrey Wisell, Abby Wisell. Memorials care of family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
White - Andrew P., 89, Coralville, Iowa, formerly of Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002) following a lengthy illness.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Lincoln. Memorials to Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center. The Lensing's Oak Hill Funeral Service, Coralville.
Williams - Wauneta Elaine, 76, Littleton, Colo., died Jan. 31, 2002. Born, Plymouth. Transportation specialist, cement industry.
Survivors: nieces, Nancy Pence, Clovis, Calif., Sandy Toney, Eugene, Ore.; nephew, Ken Ziegler, Saugus, Calif.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Inglewood, Colo. Littleton Cemetery.
Wolfe - Thomas, 66, Omaha, died Monday (2/4/2002). Born, Union. Retired, Travel and Transport. Served, U.S. Army.
Survivors: brothers, Robert, Overland Park, Kan., Edwin, Gilbert, Ariz.; sister, Betty Crawford, Nebraska City; other relatives.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Union. East Union Cemetery, Union. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, Christ Community Church, 404 S. 108th Ave., Omaha, with prayer services at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Memorial to family's choice. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City.
Baehr - John, 93, Beatrice, widower of Grace, died Saturday (2/9/2002). Born, rural Pickrell. Retired manager, Farmers Co-op Elevator, Virginia.
Survivors: son, Robert, Beatrice; daughters, Janet Raye Pease, Janice Faye Grube, Rosalie Jean Diersing, all Fort Myers, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Alfred Baehr, Sterling; sisters, Teda Rathe, Grace Huttenmaier, Hattie Schuster, all Beatrice, Emma Baehr, Lincoln; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, American Lutheran Church, Filley. Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Visitation: until 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with the funeral home in charge.
Churchill - Wayne E., 87, Geneva, died Sunday (2/10/2002). Born, Geneva.
Survivors: sons, Wayne Jr., Colorado Springs, Colo., Larry, Sedalia, Colo.; daughter, Carolyn Sherman, Colorado Springs, Colo.; brother, Dr. Donald Churchill, Bemidji, Minn.; sisters, Elsie Clinkenbeard, Atlanta, Marguerite Guster, Algona, Iowa; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Geneva Public Cemetery. Memorials to Fillmore County Hospital Long Term Care Facility or Geneva Rescue Unit.
Dick - William G., 92, Lincoln.
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Evasco - Ruth, 79, Firth, died Friday (2/8/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services, funeral home.
Felix - Glen E., 93, Seward, died Thursday (2/7/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. today, United Methodist Church, Seward. Private interment, Seward Cemetery. Memorials to Memorial Health Care Systems-Extended Care, Seward, or donor's choice. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Fintel - Nancy Anne, 64, Byron, died Friday (2/8/2002) in Hebron. Born, York (1/2/38). Graduate: York High School; St. John's Junior College, Winfield, Kan. Member, Peace Lutheran Church. Journalist and correspondent for the Hastings Tribune.
Survivors: husband, Curtis; daughters, son-in-law, Leah and Richard Krotz, Belleville, Kan., Kara Fintel, Lincoln; two grandchildren; brothers, sisters-in-law, Howard and Guiomar Barth, Lees Summit, Mo., Robert and Milda Barth, Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Erma and Loren Piper, York, Margaret Swetnam, Lakewood, Colo., Barbara Chambers, Omaha; nieces, nephews, other relatives.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Peace Lutheran Church, Deshler. Ahrendts Funeral Home, Deshler. Memorials to the family's choice.
Foster - Ruby, 99, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/9/2002).
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Haase - Laurene A., 97, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/9/2002). Born, Swedeburg to Andrew and Bessie (Pearson) Nelson. Member, St. Paul United Methodist Church, church Women's Society.
Survivors: husband, Milton H.; son, daughter-in-law, Thomas M. and Linda Haase, Lincoln; grandchildren, Gigi Haase, Ashley Haase, Tyson Haase.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: after 3 p.m. Wednesday until services, funeral home. Memorials to St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Horn - Gladys J., 94, Lincoln, died Friday (2/8/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: closed casket, until services, mortuary. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Nebraska Masonic Home, 1300 Avenue D, Plattsmouth 68048.
Hoyer - Woodrow Wilson, 88, Lincoln, died Friday (2/8/2002).
Graveside service: 10 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to Humane Society. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Jensen - Verle H. "Pa Kettle," 64, Filley, died Saturday (2/9/2002) in Beatrice. Born, Brittian, S.D. Served in National Guard, 1954-66, Beatrice.
Survivors: wife, Rosetta, Filley, daughter, Pauline Jensen, Sterling; son, David, Beatrice; adopted son, Roy, Lincoln; one grandson; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, American Lutheran Church, Filley. Filley Cemetery. Visitation: 8 a.m. -9 p.m. today, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice and one hour before services, church. Memorials in care of mortuary in lieu of flowers.
Johnson - Lucile, 85, Milford, died Saturday (2/9/2002) in Lincoln. Her life was farming. Chartered member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for many years and supported missionary work. Born, Denton (4/17/16) to Gustave and Manola (Kluttz). Married Charles A. Johnson (11/4/1942). Graduate: Denton High School, 1935; Nebraska Wesleyan University, Bachelor degree in Education, 1940. Taught school in southeast part of the state for two years. She had an avid interest in agriculture and land conservation. Farmed most of her life.
Survivors: special friends, H.R. (Tim) and Judy Stiefel, Denton; cousin, Fern Thelander, Minn. Preceded in death by parents; husband; infant brother.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Revs. Harold Hall and Morris Stauffer. Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. Pallbearers: Tim Stiefel, Denton; Dr. Mark Plautz, Kansas City; Jim Lee, Lincoln; Bill Plautz, Denton; Gary Stevens, Lincoln; Allen Hall, Denton. Honorary pallbearers: Terry Poppe, Lincoln; Stephen Kroll, Lincoln; Jerry Stevens, Arkansas; Don Smith, Denton. No visitation. Memorials to Sunrise County Manor, Milford.
