U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Wulf - Richard E., 63, Guide Rock, widower of Gloria, died Saturday (2/16/2002) in Superior. Born, Guide Rock. Farmer, cattleman. Served, U.S. Army.
Survivors: sons, Rick, Jeff, both Guide Rock, Scott of Lawrence; five grandchildren; mother, Hattie Wulf, Guide Rock; sisters, Helen Gebers of Nora, Mary Ann Lane of Blue Hill.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Guide Rock United Methodist Church. Cremation. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud.
Andersen - Robert R., 83, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/21/2002). Born, Nora (12/31/18) to Nels C. and Pearl (Johnson). Retired 1983, meat inspector, U.S. government, 13 years. World War II U.S. Army veteran. Member, Southwood Lutheran Church.
Survivors: wife, Rosella, Lincoln; son, Kenneth, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Linda and Joe Maloley, Lexington, Shirley and Lonnie Fisher, Pleasant Dale; Joyce Andersen, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, David Maloley and fiancee, Karah Dankenbring, Matthew Maloley, Alyssa Maloley, Tina and Jered Roth, Daniel Fisher, Jeff and Gretchen Jones, Chris Jones; great-grandchildren, Jereth Jones, Bailey Donovan; brother, John Andersen, Helen, Mont.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Charlotte and Helen.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Southwood Lutheran Church. Pastor Michael Ryan. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: noon Sunday until 10 a.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. and one hour before services, church. Memorials to church, 5511 S. 27th St., Lincoln 68512.
Bartels - Esther S., 93, Tobias, widow of Edwin, died Thursday (2/21/2002). Born near Tobias. With husband, farmed.
Survivors: daughter, Carolyn Scott, Louisiana, Mo.; sons, Richard, Beatrice, Aaron, Santa Fe, N.M.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Zion Lutheran Church, Tobias. Church cemetery. Visitation: Saturday only, 9 a.m. until services, church. Memorials to church. Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber.
Bouchey - James H., 74, Lincoln, formerly Lakewood, Colo., Cleveland, widower of Joanna Nofel Bouchey, entered into rest Sunday (2/17/2002).
Memorial service: 2 p.m. today, chapel, BryanLGH Medical Center East. No visitation. Book signing: 9 a.m.-noon today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St., and at memorial service. Memorials to St. Anthony's Alzheimer's unit, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401 South St., Lincoln 68506. Condolences to: 4647 M St., Lincoln 68510.
Damm - John W., 90, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/17/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Sheridan Lutheran Church, 3700 Sheridan Blvd. Memorials to church, Homestead Nursing Home or United Parkinson's Foundation. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Dougherty - Clayton Donald "Don," 83, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/21/2002). Born, Roca (10/12/18) to George and Esther (Honnor). Retired, University of Nebaska Food Stores, 1981. Worked for Safeway Stores, Robert's Dairy and owned Dougherty's Grocery in Staplehurst. Army veteran, World War II. Member, United Lutheran Church. Avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors: wife, Vera; son, daughter-in-law, Terry and Judy, Lincoln; daughter and fiance, Sherry Dougherty and Paul Lommasson, Lincoln; granddaughter, Sarah Dougherty, Bloomington, Ind.; grandson, Christopher Dougherty, Manassas, Va.; sister-in-law, spouse, Ruth and Herb Downing, Bee; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Harold.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Monday, United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation. No viewing. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha Intergenerational Center, 4720 Randolph St., Lincoln 68510, or the church. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Ehrlich - Dale R., 77, Beatrice, died Wednesday (2/20/2002). Born, Beatrice. Retired engineer, Burlington Northern Railroad. Navy veteran, World War II.
Survivors: wife, Anita; daughter-in-law, Sharrynn, Houston; nieces; nephew. Preceded in death by son, Douglas.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice. Cremation. No viewing. Register book for signatures: noon Sunday until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorial established to Shriner's Hospital with funeral home.
Elgert - Lucile C., 92, Fairbury, widow of Fred, died Thursday (2/21/2002). Born, Raymond. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, Shirley Caruso, Chula Vista, Calif.; four grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Zion United Church of Christ, Gladstone. Church cemetery. Memorials to family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Hopkins - Mary E., 82, widow of Francis J., Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/20/2002).
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. today, St. Patricks Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill. Graveside service: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kan. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th St., Suite 100, Lincoln 68506; American Lung Association of Nebraska, 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 303, Omaha 68152. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
House - Henry R. Jr., 75, Garden Grove, Calif., formerly Dunbar and Nehawka, died 2/11/02. Born, Dunnegan, Mo. Retired, California Milk Producers. Air Force veteran, Korean War.
Survivors: wife, Marie; son, Randy, Wetmore, Kan.; stepdaughters, Caroline Christie, Boise, Idaho, Billie Marie McDonald, Vista, Calif.; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Martha Wait, Hemet, Calif., Eunice Navrkal, Nebraska City; nieces; nephews.
Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. No viewing. No visitation. Memorials to family's choice. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City.
Larsen - Gerald W., 86, Lincoln, formerly Davey, died Wednesday (2/20/2002) in Milford. Born, Davey (3/10/15) to Ole G. and Matilda (Hansen). Retired 1977, parts manager, International Harvester, 32 years. Member, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Survivors: wife, Mildred B.; son, daughter-in-law, Phil D. and Donna, New Albany, Ohio; daughter, son-in-law, Jerri and Bob Els, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Kelly and Kevin Schrad, Lincoln, Ross and Jane Els, Las Cruces, N.M.; grandchildren, Jason, Alec and Ryan Schrad, all Lincoln, Julie, Taylor and Bo Els, Las Cruces; sister, Lenora Judkins, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Eldora; brothers, Harold and Vernon.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Pastor J. Elizabeth Liggett. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Ross Els, Gary Larsen, Kevin Schrad, Steve Childers, Rick Erickson, Mark Umberger. Honorary pallbearers: Cliff Erickson, Don Hoy, Glen Umberger, Doug Hoy, Bob Sindlar. Visitation: noon today until 9 p.m. Sunday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. and one hour before services, church. Memorials to church, 1200 S. 40th St., Lincoln 68510.
Livingston - Phyllis G., 82, Lincoln, died Feb. 15, 2002, at Thornton, Colo.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Calvary Lutheran Church, 2788 Franklin St., Lincoln 68502. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church.
Markitan - Nettie F., 90, David City, formerly Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/20/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Bruno. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Rosary: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, church. Memorials to the church.
Mezera - Joe, 91, Dorchester, died Thursday (2/21/2002) in Friend.
Services pending, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Olmstead - Lillian Jean, 64, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/20/2002). Born, Kearney. Retired, worked in laundry, Hilton Hotel, currently Holiday Inn.
Survivors: mother, Edith Mess, Lincoln; brother, Eugene Fleming, Lincoln; sons, Ken Mason, William D. Olmstead Jr., Lincoln; daughter, Carol A. Olmstead, Lincoln; numerous grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Wyuka Cemetery. Viewing: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Poppinga - Dorothy L., 75, Ashland, died Wednesday (2/20/2002). Registered nurse.
Survivors: husband, Francis; daughter, Dr. Susan Hauser, Kensington, Md.; sons, Dr. Bruce Hauser, Sunshine, Fla., Mike Hauser, Riverforest, Ill.; brother, Mike Gard, Woodland Hills, Calif.; stepdaughters, Betty Rouse, Trenton, Cathy Suit, Bozeman, Mont., Barbara Lundy, Omaha; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Services at later date. Cremation. Memorial established to family's choice care of Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 15, Fairbury 68352.
Prokop - Irene G., 98, formerly Crete, died Wednesday (2/20/2002) in Walnut Creek, Calif.
Graveside Services: Family and friends meet at 11 a.m. Monday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Interment: Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: noon-5 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to Saline County Museum.
Riggins - Martha M., 78, died Jan. 3, 2002, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd., Lincoln 68505. Memorials to the church.
Singleton - Ferne G. "Penny," 82, Lincoln, died Monday (2/18/2002).
Private family services. Memorials to Tabitha Foundation, 4720 Randolph St., Lincoln 68510. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Sullivan - Rosemary Virginia, 80, Bella Vista, Ark., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (2/17/2002).
Private services at Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory, Bella Vista, Ark. Memorials in lieu of flowers to local chapter of Alzheimer's Association. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Williams - Harold W., 77, Boynton Beach, Fla., widower of Evelyn, died Monday (2/18/2002). Born, Springfield, N.Y. Accountant, State Department, Washington, D.C. Served, 8th Air Force, England, World War II.
Survivors: brothers, Joseph, Boynton Beach, Carey, West Woodstock, Conn.; sister, Vernell Bloom, Boynton Beach; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice. Oak Grove Cemetery, DeWitt. Visitation: noon Sunday until services Monday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice. Memorial established to family's choice with funeral home in charge.
Adams - Alfred H., 89, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, Fonda, Iowa, (1/19/13) to Walter Scott and Minnie (Haffele). CEO, State Security Savings Co., retired 1982. Graduate, Lincoln High School; University of Nebraska College of Law, LLB, 1936. Member, First Presbyterian Church; former member, Board of Deacons, Trustees, and Elders; past chairman, Board of Trustees; past church treasurer. Member: Country Club of Lincoln; Lincoln University Club, Downtown Rotary Club No. 14, Zodiac Club; Phi Kappa Psi, social fraternity; Phi Delta Phi, legal fraternity. Past president, board of directors, Cedars Home for Children. Former director and past chairman of the board, Lancaster County Chapter of the American National Red Cross. Former trustee and past chairman of the board, Lincoln YWCA. Former member, board of directors, Lincoln Symphony Orchestra.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; daughters, son-in-law, Judith A. Haecker, Sun City, Ariz., Kathryn A. and George Rose, Omaha; grandchildren, Audrey Haecker, Omaha, Adam Haecker, St. Paul, Minn., Alex Haecker, Philadelphia, Mike Brandzel, Portsmouth, N.H., Amy Brandzel, Minneapolis.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pastor Raymond J. Larson. Wyuka Cemetery. Pallbearers: George Haecker, Adam Haecker, Alexander Haecker, Steve Statton, Harold Soderlund, Michael Brandzel, William Swanson. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 101, Lincoln 68512.
Allen - George H. Jr., 85, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until services Monday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Andersen - Robert R., 83, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/21/2002). Born, Nora (12/31/18) to Nels C. and Pearl (Jensen). Retired 1983, meat inspector, U.S. government, 13 years. World War II U.S. Army veteran. Member, Southwood Lutheran Church.
Survivors: wife, Rosella, Lincoln; son, Kenneth, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Linda and Joe Maloley, Lexington, Shirley and Lonnie Fisher, Pleasant Dale; Joyce Andersen, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, David Maloley and fiancee, Karah Dankenbring, Matthew Maloley, Alyssa Maloley, Tina and Jered Roth, Daniel Fisher, Jeff and Gretchen Jones, Chris Jones; great-grandchildren, Jereth Jones, Bailey Donovan; brother, John Andersen, Helena, Mont.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Charlotte and Helen.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Southwood Lutheran Church. Pastor Michael Ryan. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: noon today until 10 a.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. and one hour before services, church. Memorials to church, 5511 S. 27th St., Lincoln 68512.
Bahr - Matthew J., Bismarck, N.D., originally of Lincoln, died Thursday (2/21/2002) from injuries sustained in a flash fire. A charismatic drummer for the rock bands Top Roxxi and Johnnie Quest and a talented and gifted tattoo artist and designer for Derma Design in Bismarck. His original designs are being used around the country and these designs reflect his zest and enthusiasm for the active life he led. Some of his artistry can also be seen at www.dermadesign.com.
He leaves behind to mourn his passing his mother, Deanna Bahr of Lincoln; father, stepmother, Jerry and Elaine Bahr of Portland, Ore.; brother, sister-in-law, Mike and Kim Bahr, Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Christe and Tony Krivda, Seward, Coker and Michael Manelis, Chicago; girlfriend, Charee Linton, Bismarck; grandparents, Lloyd and Angie Bahr, Norfolk, Beryl Holtzhouser, Missouri; other family members; solid legion of friends.
Service of remembrance: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, First-Plymouth Church, 2000 D St. The Rev. Matt Geiger. Interment at a later date. A memorial service will also be held in Bismarck. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. "Rock on, Matt."
Christensen - Oliver T. "Ollie," 93, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, Davey (4/13/08) to Hans Peter and Sarah Hansen Larsen Christensen. Co-owner, Christensen Appliances. Member, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church; Comet Lodge 229 AF & AM, Ceresco; Scottish Rite; Sesostris Temple of the Shrine; Order of the Eastern Star; charter member of Norden Club; Rotary.
Survivors: wife, Edythe; daughters, sons-in-law, Mary Jo and Nels Kjeldsen, Baton Rouge, La., Susan and Ron Converse, Sally and Darwin Spear, both Lincoln, Martha Christensen, Omaha; grandsons, Chris and Erik Kjeldsen, Scott Patterson, Mitch Larsen, David Rozmarin; great-grandchildren, Hannah Kjeldsen, Christian Kjeldsen; brother, Howard, Lincoln. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Barbara Patterson, Lincoln; two sisters; two brothers.
Services: 3:30 p.m. Monday, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 40th and C streets. The Revs. Lowell Hennigs and J. Elizabeth Liggett. Cremation, no viewing. Memorials to church. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Daugherty - Willis D., 82, Hallam, died Saturday (2/23/2002) in Crete.
Survivors: wife, Lucille, Crete; son, daughter-in-law, Allan and Louise, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Kay and Russell Egger, Martell, Sandy and George Dine, Teresa and Doug Novak, all of Crete, Cindy and David Plouzek, Wilber; brother, sister-in-law, Russell and Arlene, Ashland; sisters, brother-in-law, Elane and Herm Kamp, Roanoke, Va., Rosemary Upton, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Shirley Daugherty; grandchildren, Brian Egger, Jennifer Mendenhall, Angela Novak, Mary Fagerstrom, Cathy Hollman, Erica Novak, Michael, Ben, Christopher, Stacy and Sabrina Plouzek, Dixie Potter; stepgrandchildren, Nikki, Jason, and Ryan Turhlicka; great-grandchildren, Jaime and Adam Mendenhall, Dylan and Brent Potter. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Junior, Charles; sisters, Ilene, Violet.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Cremation. No viewing or visitation.
Dean - Austin Raymond, born at rest Friday (2/22/2002) in Omaha.
Survivors: parents, Mitch and Stephanie (Swanson) Dean, Lincoln; brother, Thaddeus Swanson, Lincoln; grandparents, Robert and Mary Swanson, Lincoln, Randy and Linda Dean, Alliance; great-grandparents, Raymond and Donna Nelson, Ogallala, Bernadine Harms, Hastings; aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park Babyland. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, 9-11 a.m. Monday, all funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Deitchler - Marvin, 84, Lincoln, formerly of Glenwood, Iowa, died Wednesday (2/20/2002). Born, Mills County, Iowa, (1/24/18) to John and Frances (Jens). Married Ruby Sophia (Karr) in Mineola, Iowa (6/7/39). Farmed in the Wesley Chapel Community before moving to Glenwood in 1970. Devoted member, Grace United Church, Glenwood. Moved to Lincoln February 2000, and resided there until the time of his passing.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Karen and Richard Blue, Red Oak, Iowa, Kathleen Mauer and special friend Robert Mitchell, Mesa, Ariz., Marsha and Wayne Wood, Longmont, Colo.; son, daughter-in-law, Douglas and Susan, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, LaVerne and Delores, Glenwood; cherished friends, Dan and Suzanne Tuma, Glenwood. Preceded in death by wife (6/21/90); parents; sister.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Grace United Methodist Church, Glenwood. The Rev. Gerald McGee. Glenwood Cemetery. Memorials to the church or Glenwood Public Library. Peterson Mortuary, Glenwood.
Dougherty - Clayton Donald "Don," 83, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/21/2002).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Monday, United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont St. Cremation. No viewing. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha Intergenerational Center, 4720 Randolph St., Lincoln 68510, or the church. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
