U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Leymaster -- Walter W., 58, Lincoln, died Monday (9/9/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Holy Savior Lutheran Church, 4710 N. 10th St. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.; one hour before service, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Holy Savior Lutheran Church building fund, 4710 N. 10th St., Lincoln 68521; or Trinity Lutheran Elementary School, 1200 N. 56th St., Lincoln 68504. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.comq
Parrott -- L. Lynnelle, 88, Lincoln, died Monday (9/9/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. No visitation, cremation. Memorials: Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., Lincoln 68502. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Reynolds --Lois L., 72, Seward, died Tuesday (9/10/2002). Born 5/23/30. Member, Auxiliary of VFW Post 131, Lincoln.
Survivors: husband, Franklin Reynolds, Seward; sons, daughters-in-law, Steve and Jayne Fuglemsmo, La Vista, Jeffrey and Liz Fuglemsmo, Bella Vista, Ark.; daughters, son-in-law, Erika and Jerry Murphy, Lincoln; Joni Bloebaum, Lincoln; sisters, Deloris McCollum, Gloria Medina, both Alamorgordo, N.M.; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. preceded in death by parents, George and Almina Reynolds; sister, Donna Quackenbush; former husband, Einar Fuglemsmo.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. The Rev. Alvin Smith. Seward Cemetery. Memorials to the donor's choice in care of the Reynolds family.
Rippe -- Harry Henry, 97, York, formerly Ohiowa, Bruning, died Tuesday (9/10/2002) in York.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Grace Lutheran Church, Ohiowa. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the church.
Rosenberry --Jimmie D., 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (9/11/2002). Born, Gresham (7/28/31) to Guy and Lydia (Bristow) Rosenberry. Retired service technician, NCR. Member, Havelock United Methodist Church, VFW, Rock Creek Saddle Club.
Survivors: wife, Naomi; son, daughters, Gene and Crystal, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Lori and Mark Schneider, Walton, Susan and Tom Corey, Valparaiso; grandchildren, Cody and Daniella Schneider, Robert and Erica Rosenberry; sisters, Lila Teegerstrom, York, Ruth Dirks, Hastings; nieces and nephews. preceded in death by parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. The Rev. David Patterson. Fairview Cemetery. Military graveside services, VFW Posts 131 and 3606. Visitation: 2 p.m. today until service, funeral home. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth's Home Care and Hospice, Suite 111, 245 S. 84th St., Lincoln 68510.
Scheele --Lillian S., 72, Marysville, Kan., formerly Beatrice, died Tuesday (9/10/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Washington County, Kan.
Survivors: sons, Curtis Schuster, Marysville, Kan., David Schuster, Lander, Wyo.; daughter, Irene Luna, Bentley, Kan.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; mother, Sophie Weber, Beatrice; brother, LeRoy Weber, Mesa, Ariz.; nieces and nephews. preceded in death by first husband, Fred Schuster, second husband, Frederick Scheele.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice. Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Visitation: 8 a.m. Thursday until service. Memorials to the family's choice, funeral home in charge.
Schukei -- Alvin A., 76, Lincoln, died Sunday (9/8/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Christ Lutheran Church. Reception to follow graveside services, Wyuka Garden Room. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Memorials to Alzheimer's research. Condolences may be sent to condolences@wyuka.comq
Van Buskirk -- Raymond Earl, 77, Redding, Calif., died Sunday (9/8/2002) at Applewood Care Center. Born, Beatrice (3/6/25). Radar designer for the Federal Aviation Administration in Torrance, Calif., 50 years. Retired from FAA, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas. Navy veteran, World War II and Korean War. Graduated, University of Nebraska. Member, VFW in Torrance. Moved to Shasta County, Calif., in 2001 from Torrance.
Survivors: wife, Evelyn; son, Don, Redding; daughter, Lynne Webb, Brush Prairie, Wash.; brother, Robert, Los Angeles; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lawncrest Chapel, 1522 E. Cypress Ave., Redding, Calif. Lawncrest Memorial Park.
Vilda -- Delton "Berry," 76, Crete, died Wednesday (9/11/2002). Born, Wilber (3/28/26) to Otto and Abby (Crumm). Truck driver with Wilber Transfer and Crete Carrier, 16 years. Worked at Beatrice Concrete, 23 years. Retired firefighter from Wilber. World War IIveteran, 1943-46, entered Navy and transferred to the Sea Bees. Member, VFW Post 4959. Enjoyed fishing, gardening and his grandchildren.
Survivors: wife, Margaret; son, Bob Vilda and friend Diane, Crete; son, Barry "Stubbs" Vilda, Crete; daughter, Bonnie Fickler, Omaha; sons, daughters-in-law, Terry and Jan Pallas, Arcadia, Colo., Richard and Bonnie Pallas, Liberty; brother, sister-in-law, Larry and JoAnn, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Berna Olson, Jacksonville, Ark., Mary Ann Highdecker, Beatrice, Carol and Dick Hagen, Wilber; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. preceded in death by parents; infant brother; sister, Norma Henning.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Larry Vilda, officiation. Private inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the family in lieu of flowers.
Walters --Lawson B. "Bobby," 71, Nebraska City, died Tuesday (9/10/2002). Born, Thurman, Iowa. Retired truck driver.
Survivors: sisters, Ora Mae Walters, Jane Maybee, Patty Ried, all Nebraska City, Barbara Johnson, Julian, Bettina Swartz, St. Joseph, Mo.; brothers, Gerald Walters, Steve Walters, Bill Walters, Donnie Walters, all Nebraska City; nieces; nephews; and cousins.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Marshall Funeral Chapel, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. with family greeting friends, 7-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until service Friday, all at funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Wegener --Kathy, 49, Hebron, wife of Don, died Tuesday (9/10/2002) in Lincoln. Teacher in local schools.
Survivors: husband; sons, Nicholas, Matthew, both Hebron; father, Alfred "Dutch" Benker, Deshler; mother-in-law, Mabel Wegener, Hebron; brothers, sisters-in-law, Doug and Bernice Benker, Chicago, John and Patti Benker, Omaha; sister, brother-in-law, Mary and Richard Zeleny, Carleton; sisters-in-law, spouses, Marilyn and Jerry Smith, Grand Junction, Colo., Shirley and Bernard Mullins, Houston, Adell and Gale Anthony, Colorado Springs, Colo.; other relatives and friends.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Grace Lutheran Church, Hebron. Rose Hill Cemetery, Hebron. Visitation: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Memorials established.
Witzki -- Gregory Scott, 42, Lincoln, died Sunday (9/8/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Fairview Cemetery. Memorials to the family.
Boyle --Gladys M., 99, Lincoln, widow of John, died Thursday (10/10/2002). Born, Lincoln (9/17/2003) to Channing E. and Annie (Laurie) Brinton. Graduate, University of Nebraska, 1927. Retired secretary. Member, Christ United Methodist Church; United Methodist Women; Chapter EE, PEO; OES.
Survivors:sister, Florence B. Fisackerly, Columbus, Miss.; nephews, Howard Fisackerly, Columbus, Miss., C.K. Fisackerly Jr., Memphis, Tenn., David Swartwood, Orlando, Fla.; nieces, Valerie Jackson, California, Anne Strahan, Baton Rouge, La.; stepson, Don Boyle, Highlands Ranch, Colo.; great-nieces and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. Meet at gate 1 at 9:45 a.m. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Sunday, Eastmont Towers Chapel, 6315 OSt. The Rev. Jay Vetter. No visitation. Memorials to Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St., Lincoln 68510 or Eastmont Towers, 6315 O St., Lincoln, 68510. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com. Roper & Sons Funeral Services.
Budler -- Andrew W. "Andy," 23, York, died Friday (10/11/2002) in Lincoln.
Survivors: parents, John and Linda Budler, York; brother, Paul and his fiancee, Jayme Gilbert, Lincoln; brothers, Steve, Danny, both of the home, York.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, York. Rosary: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Metz Mortuary chapel, York.
Burger -- Henry F., 95, Wilber, died Tuesday (10/8/2002).
Services:10 a.m. today, Zion Lutheran Church, Clatonia. Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Memorials to church building fund.
Byleen -- the Rev. Earl Helge, 80, Stromsburg, died Oct. 3, 2002, in Lincoln.
Memorial Service: 11 a.m. today, Second Baptist Church, 525 N. 58th St. Memorial service: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Midwest Covenant Home, Stromsburg. A gathering of remembrance was held Friday, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Memorials: Bethel Theological Seminary, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112 or American Baptist Seminary of the West, 2606 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Clarke -- Madlyn, 88, Auburn, died Thursday (10/10/2002). Born, near Auburn. Retired schoolteacher.
Survivors:husband, Olin; daughter, Marilyn Wade, Bowie, Md; son, Roger, Brock; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother Charles Collins, Auburn; nieces; nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Auburn. Sheridan Cemetery. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, with family, 7-9 p.m., all at Hemmingsen Funeral Home, Auburn. Memorials in lieu of flowers.
Dolezal -- William J., 69, Norfolk, formerly Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/8/2002).
Services: 2:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St., Lincoln. No viewing. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers. The family extends appreciation to the many physicians, nurses and caregivers who helped William.
Elm -- Howard W., 92, Lincoln, died Oct. 5, 2002.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. today, Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Drive, Lincoln 68510. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the church, Rotary Club or Doane College, Crete. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Farley -- Vonia L., 97, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/9/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Westminster Presbyterian Church. No viewing or visitation. Memorials to the church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Fraley -- Ledford, 81, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/9/2002). Born, Lee County, Ky. (8/10/21), to Geoble and Florida Fraley. World War II veteran. Member, First Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 3.
Survivors: wife, Ruth Fraley; sons, daughters-in-law, Daniel Lee and Janet M. Fraley, Lincoln, Kenneth Eugene and Jacque Fraley, Hallam; grandchildren, Nickolas Fraley, Kate Fraley, both Lincoln, Margo Fraley, Vince Fraley, both Hallam; sisters, Imogene Brandeburg, Kentucky, Juanita DeAngelis, Florida.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Fort Riley, Kan., honor guard will perform military honors. Pastor Fred Nelson. Book signing: one hour before service, Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
