U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Fausch - Kenneth M., 82, Superior, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, Guide Rock. Served, Army, World War II. Retired farmer, worked at Stateline Station until the end of January.
Survivors: wife, Virginia; son, Michael, Kearney; daughters, Marilyn Domanek, Creighton, Connie Dasher, Hastings; four grandsons; one great-granddaughter; sister, Lena Rouse, Aurora.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Superior. Evergreen Cemetery, Superior. Visitation: with family, 5-8 p.m. today, Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior. Memorials to the church.
Ferguson - William Henry "Hank" II, 57, Santa Barbara, Calif., died 1/29/02.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday, Wyuka Funeral Home Chapel, 3600 O St.
Fritz - Clarence "Dean," 64, Adams, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, rural Adams (10/9/37). Farmer. Air Force veteran. Member, 50 years, First United Methodist Church of Adams; American Legion Post 0221 of Adams; past Adams town council member; volunteer fireman; 4-H leader.
Survivors: wife, Nancy; sons, daughter-in-law, John and Tonya Fritz, James Fritz, all Adams; daughter, son-in-law, Janet and Tom Cash, Davenport, Fla.; mother, Juliet Fritz, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Ruth and Marlin "Gene" Rauscher, Central City; grandchildren, Brandon Fisher, Logan "L.J." Fritz, Aaron Cash; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Adams. Pastor Robert Visscher. Highland Cemetery, Adams. No visitation, cremation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Adams Fire and Rescue Squad or American Legion Post 0221 of Adams. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Gade - Ruth, 85, Seward, widow of Carl, died Friday (2/22/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Gunther - Barbara Ann, 59, Fort Collins, Colo., formerly of Omaha, died Friday (2/22/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Omaha (1/2/43) to Charles Allen and Florabelle (Johnson) Cocks. Graduate, Omaha Westside High School, University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor of science degree in general studies. Training specialist for Marriott Hotels. Employed in the facilities management department of Colorado State University in Fort Collins. Member, Fort Collins Harley Davidson Owners Group.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Michael James and Mary Kay Gunther, Lincoln, Stephen Thomas and Valerie Gunther, Omaha; daughters, Patty Jo Gunther, Omaha, Ann Marie Gunther, Kansas City, Kan.; grandchildren, Kris, Joseph, Richard, William, Samantha, Michael, Nathan, Shelby, Bobby, Lindsey; brothers, sisters-in-law, Robert Allen and Lyn Cocks, Florissant, Mo., Charles Thomas and Jane Cocks, Raleigh, N.C.; nephew, Tom Cocks, Raleigh; niece, Jennifer Cocks, Raleigh. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation to follow, private scattering. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday with family greeting friends and relatives 6-8 p.m., 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, all funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society for cancer research.
Gustafson - Veo C., 80, Mead, died Friday (2/22/2002) in Omaha. Born, Lookeba, Okla., (10/4/21) to Andrew Dayton and Olive (Harris) Teel. In 1965, she married Norman D. Gustafson and moved to his home and farm in Mead where she became active in the community and was a dedicated member of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Mead.
Survivors: husband, Norm; sons, daughters-in-law, Dayton and Marilyn House, Scottsdale, Ariz., R. Gene and Rhonwyn House, San Francisco; stepson and daughter-in-law, Mark and Dianne Gustafson, Mead; stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Paul Spjut of Kerman, Calif., Gay and David Brown, Carmel Valley, Calif.; sister, Eleanor Chatham, Manchester, Tenn., brothers, Dale Teel, Hinton, Okla., Alan Teel, Dallas; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; a large circle of cherished friends.
Services: Monday, Evangelical Covenant Church, Mead. The Rev. Lyle Person. Morningside Cemetery, Mead. Visitation: 3-7 p.m. Sunday, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials to the church or donor's choice.
Harris - Paul A., 68, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, New York City.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Lisa and Don Arnold, Lincoln, Linda Medley, Greensboro, N.C.; brothers, Peter Ribiero, New York City, Manny Ribiero, South Carolina; two grandchildren.
Services pending, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Hestermann - Helen M., 87, Wilber, formerly of Adams and Edgar, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, Bloomfield. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Eunice Brabec, South San Francisco, Calif., Deloris Broz, Wilber; son, Lewis Averill, Spring Green, Wis.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Shirley Crate, Ark., Rowena Meredith, Yankton, S.D.; large stepfamily. Preceded in death by husband, John T. Hestermann.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, American Lutheran Church, Adams. Burial: 3 p.m. Monday, Edgar Cemetery, Edgar. Visitation: until 9 p.m. today with family greeting friends and relatives 7-9 p.m., Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. A memorial has been established to the church and the Adams Library with the funeral home in charge.
Hopkins - Mary E., 82, of Lincoln, formerly of Albuquerque, N.M., widow of Francis J., died Wednesday (2/20/2002). She was born in Hartford, Conn. (4/23/19) to Peter and Mary Elizabeth (Wiemert). Her occupation was a riveter at Lockheed Aircraft. She was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Janice and Paul Schlein, Lincoln, Maureen and Bill Stow, Oklahoma City, Jackie and Bill Hand, Albuquerque; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband; parents; daughter, Christine Mercer.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, St. Patricks Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill. Father David Hintz. Graveside service: 12:30 p.m. Monday, Fort Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kan. Pallbearers: Bill Stow, Bill Hand, Paul Schlein, Mike Combs, Robert Grove, Mike Mercer. Visitation was Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; and one hour before services, church. A rosary was held Thursday evening at the mortuary. Memorials to the American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th St., Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68506; or the American Lung Association of Nebraska, 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 303, Omaha, NE 68152. Roper & Sons Mortuary.
Janak - Ernest E., 80, David City, died Friday (2/22/2002) in Columbus.
Preceded in death by two brothers: Alex and Adolph.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Mary's Church, David City. Wake/Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, Knott Funeral Home, David City. Visitation: 10 a.m. today, until Rosary, funeral home. Memorials to St. Mary's Parish endowment fund.
Julian - Marjorie Horton, 85, Plattsmouth, died Friday (2/22/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Plattsmouth. Private burial, Elmwood Cemetery. Family suggests memorials to the book fund, Plattsmouth Public Library, the Plattsmouth Conservancy, or Plattsmouth Main Street Association. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Plattsmouth.
Kavan - Stanley, 78, lifelong Valparaiso area resident, died Friday (2/22/2002) in Lincoln. Farmer.
Survivors: wife, Wilma, sons, daughters-in-law, Greg and Jeanine, Wahoo, Mike and Mary, Valparaiso, Dave and Lori, Lincoln, Lewis and Cher, Denton; daughter, son-in-law, Kathy and Ken Foner, Niobrara; 12 grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; seven stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters, brothers-in-law, Elsie and George Hellerich, Lincoln; Celestine Polacek, Wahoo.
Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Vitus Catholic Church, rural Valparaiso (Touhy). Scripture service, 7:30 p.m. Monday, followed by combined rosary recited by Knights of Columbus, K.D. and Catholic Daughters of America, all at church. Visitation: 2-4 p.m. Monday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; after 6 p.m. Monday, one hour before Mass, both at the church. Family prefers memorials to St. John Elementary School or Bishop Neumann Central Catholic High School.
Larsen - Gerald W., 86, Lincoln, formerly Davey, died Wednesday (2/20/2002) in Milford.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Visitation: until 9 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. and one hour before services, church. Memorials to church, 1200 S. 40th St., Lincoln 68510.
Mattson - Gerald Edward, 89, Central City, died Saturday (2/23/2002) in Kearney. Born, Merrick County. Retired farmer.
Survivors: daughters, LeaAnn Alt, Waverly, Janet Swanson, Lincoln, Nancy Provaznik, Omaha; brother, Robert W. Mattson, New York City; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Solt Funeral Home, Central City. Central City Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Memorials to the Jehovah's Witnesses.
Maule-Nicholson - Ruth M., 96, Belton, Mo., formerly of David City, widow of Alfred Nicholson and Frank Maule, died Wednesday (2/20/2002). Born, Prairie City, Iowa. Retired receptionist for Consumers Public Power District, Columbus.
Survivors: son, William Maule, Pickstown, S.D.; daughter, Helen Wycoff, Belton, Mo.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, David City. David City Cemetery. Visitation: family will greet friends 4-6 p.m. today, Roberts Funeral Home, David City; one hour before services, church. Memorials in care of the church.
Mezera - Joe, 91, Dorchester, died Thursday (2/21/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Memorials to St. Elizabeth Hospice.
Michaelson - Bernice K., 93, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, Newman Grove (12/8/08). Graduate, Newman Grove High School. Married to Eugene Michaelson, who preceded her in death, 1958. Bookkeeper, Hinkle and Joyce Hardware Wholesalers. Devoted member, St. Luke's United Methodist Church. Past president, Lincoln Navy Mothers Club. Avid gardener.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Dan and Jerrie, Bruce and SanDee, all of Lincoln; grandchildren, Danialle and Sid Staats, Mitch Michaelson, Elaine and Dave Drummer, Geoff and Angela Michaelson; great-grandchildren, Josh and Rachel Staats; sister-in-law, Eleanor Kelling, Bellevue; other nieces, nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. The Rev. Francis Schmidt. Reception after services in the Wyuka Funeral Home Garden Room. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 2-6 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, all at the funeral home. Memorials to St. Luke's United Methodist Church in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be sent to contact@wyuka.com.
Pierson - Lowell K., 90, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, rural Bennet (6/17/11) to Clarence R. and Martha (Pederson) Pierson. Retired farmer. Member, Bennet Community Church.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Elton and Mona K., Tellico Village, Tenn.; daughters, sons-in-law, Marilyn and Donald Baily, Scottsbluff, Karen and Melvin Schmidt, Lincoln, Kathleen and Richard Akerlund, Aurora; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; sisters, brother-in-law, Luella Bronn, Lincoln, Alice and Dean Irvin, Albuquerque, N.M.; special friends, Sheryl and Rick Matthes, Lincoln. Preceded in death by wife, Ruth; son, Roger; grandson, Jeff Baily; parents.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Bennet Community Church. The Rev. Perry Holmgren. Cheney Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church, 350 Monroe St., Bennet, NE 68317.
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. Visitation: noon-5 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Saline County Museum.
Reinmiller - Eleanora A., 91, Lincoln, widow of Lou, died Thursday (2/21/2002).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 8001 Holdrege. Pallbearers: Mark Fritchie, Kevin Fritchie, Mitchell Fritchie, Dan Mahrt, Justin Albert, Craig Rafert. Visitation: until 10 a.m. Monday, with family 7-8:30 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church.
Rumbaugh - Marjorie, 85, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/2002) at home. Born, Edison (1/15/17). Graduated, McCook Junior College. Taught school in Wauneta. Music teacher at Merry Manor Nursery School. Member, LDS Church, 4th Ward.
Survivors: son, Richard Rumbaugh, Lincoln.
Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Wyuka Cemetery. Friends meet at O Street Gate by 2:15 p.m. Honorary pallbearers: Bryan Barnell, James Feyerherm, Randy Hedrick, Duey Johnson, Ed Lebsock, Dr. Mike Shull, Doug Weaver, David Palensky of Phoenix, Ariz., Pete Robinovitz of Las Vegas. Closed casket visitation. Family will receive friends, 7-9 p.m. Monday, Wyuka Funeral Home. Reception to follow, funeral home garden room. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@wyuka.com.
Watson - Jack H., 82, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/23/2002). Graduated 1939, Lincoln High School. Former steamfitter, Commercial Heating and Air. World War II Army veteran. Member, St. Peter's Catholic Church; American Legion Post 3, 40 & 8; VFW 131; BPOE 80.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; daughter, son-in-law, Lynda and Jerry Doehling, Lincoln; two grandchildren, Raechel and Joshua; brother, sister-in-law, Warren and Roberta Watson, Lincoln; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, Don and Jean Massoth, Lacey, Wash.; brother-in-law, Linus Massoth, Manley; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Peter's Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive. Father Michael Christensen. Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: after 10 a.m. Sunday, funeral home; one hour before services, church. Memorials to American Legion Post 3 scholarship fund, Madonna Foundation or Mass offerings.
Wiedel - Corine, 76, Hebron, widow of Francis, died Wednesday (2/20/2002). Born, Hebron.
Survivors: daughter, Jackie Childers, Edgewood, Md.; son, Gary, Hebron; special friend, Billy Heimer, Hebron; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hebron. Church cemetery. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family 5-7 p.m., Hebron Memorial Funeral Home.
Wissler - George William, 80, Pawnee City, died Friday (2/22/2002). Born, rural Dubois. Farmer. Retired, Nebraska Department of Roads.
Survivors: wife, Dora; sons, John, Jim; daughter, Jean Coady, McCook; eight grandchildren; sister, Lucille Hartman; brother, Dale; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Presbyterian Church, Pawnee City. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to family's choice. Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Pawnee City.
Wysocki - Austyn Rae, infant, died shortly after birth Thursday (2/21/2002).
Survivors: mother, Stacy Wysocki, Kearney; grandparents, Joan Wysocki, Farwell, Craig and Mary Howard, Odessa.
Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. Monday, St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery near Farwell. Memorials to the family. Peters Funeral Home, St. Paul.
Bakk - Eldora R. 78, Lincoln, formerly Sioux Falls, S.D., died Sunday (3/10/2002).
Services were Wednesday, George Boom Funeral Home, Sioux Falls. Memorials to Tabitha Home Health Care, 4720 Randolph St., Lincoln 68510; or Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, 5401 South St., Lincoln 68506.
Baughman - Donald, 79, Lincoln, formerly of Crete, died Tuesday (3/12/2002).
Survivors: wife, Rowena; sons, Duane Osterholt, Randy Osterholt; five grandchildren; sister, Bertha Hendricks, Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Crete. Sunnyside Cemetery, Denton. Visitation: begins 11 a.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Boop - David S., 25, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/9/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: today, 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Bouwens - Mary Bell, 90, Lincoln, died Wednesday (3/13/2002). Born, Havelock (11/2/11). Member, Southwood Lutheran Church, Lincoln.
Survivors: nephews, Nelson Van Eperen, Omaha, Cecil Van Eperen, Edward Van Eperen, both Lincoln, Clinton Van Eperen, Dwight, Kan., Howard Van Eperen, Colorado; niece, Katherine Vokoun, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, Louis D. Bouwens.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Michael Ryan. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Thursday, one hour before services Friday, both at the funeral home.
