U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Bottger -- Kristin Marie, 22, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/4/2003) in Omaha.
Mass of Christian burial: 1 p.m. today, St. Peter's Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive. Visitation: one before Mass, church. Memorials: in lieu of flowers to Pius X High School; Autism Society of America or care of the family for a future scholarship in Kristin's memory. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Colburn -- Wayne Alan, 55, Scottsdale, Ariz., passed away Sunday (2/2/2003).
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday, Messingers Funeral Home, 8555 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. today, one hour before service, funeral home. Family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Wayne A. Colburn memorial scholarship fund in care of the American College of Clinical Pharmacology, 3 Ellinwood Court, Hartford, NY 13413-1105.
Davison -- Doris Erva, 95, Superior, widow of James, died Jan. 27, 2003, in Nelson. Music teacher; gave private dance lessons.
Survivors: nieces, Dorothy Troudt, Nelson, Norma Jean Anderson, Fredonia, Kan., Katherine Marcell, Laughlin, Nev.; nephews Jon Schlemer, Berthoud, Colo., Bill Beavers, Omaha; great-nieces; great-nephews.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Monday, Evergreen Cemetery, Superior. Memorials to the Presbyterian Church of Superior. Williams Funeral Home, Superior.
Ducker -- Bruce H., 89, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/2/2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: today, funeral home.
Engelhaupt --Martha A., 98, Lincoln, widow of Edward, died Wednesday (2/5/2003). Homemaker. Member, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Volunteer: Saint Elizabeth Hospital; St. Joseph's Church; Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.
Survivors:daughter, son-in-law, Phyllis and Dr. Robert Haag, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Randy and Sonia Haag, Minneapolis, Lissa Haag, Prairie Village, Kan., Dr. Michael Haag, Leawood, Kan.; great-granddaughter, Laura Jane; many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th St. Monsignor Myron Pleskac. Private committal services. Rosary service: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the church or Saint Elizabeth Foundation.
Fritchie -- Robert Richard "Bob," 60, Humboldt, formerly Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/5/2003). Member:DAV Post 7; Ducks Unlimited; NRA. U.S. Marine, Vietnam War veteran. Avid outdoorsman.
Survivors: wife, Charlene, Humboldt; children, spouses, Evonne and Roger Fagler, Wanda James, Michael and Pattie Fritchie, all Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Karl "Charlie" and Lilly, Humboldt; sister, brother-in-law, Bonnie and Don, TeSelle, Texas; grandchildren, Dereck James, Kristen Ellmers, Kyle Fritchie, Katelyn Ellmers, Kalop Fritchie.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St., Lincoln. Family and friends will meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St., prior to services. Military honors by U.S. Marine Corps. Visitation:1-9 p.m. Saturday, with family, 1-4 p.m., 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. until services, all at funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Frohn -- Eleanor H., 98, Lincoln, died Monday (2/3/2003).
Memorial services:10 a.m. Feb. 15, First-Plymouth Congregational Church. 2000 D St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Friendship Home or Capital Humane Society. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Graul -- Keith M., 83, Lincoln, Harlingen, Texas, died Sunday (2/2/2003).
A memorial service will be held at a later date in Lincoln, and will be announced. Buck Ashcraft Funeral Home, Harlingen.
Havlicek -- Gordon L., 74, Lincoln, died Monday (2/3/2003).
Services:2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation:one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Heidelberg -- Rayne Nichole Hope, 4 months, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/1/2003).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3128 S St. Visitation: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with rosary at 8 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials in care of the family.
Heuser -- J. Delores "Dee," 87, Lincoln, died Monday (2/3/2003).
Services:11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Visitation:today until services. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500, Lincoln 68516; or SIDS Alliance, 1314 Bedford Ave., Suite 210, Baltimore, MD 21208. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.comq
Janda -- Edward, 90, Friend, formerly Dorchester, died Tuesday (2/4/2003).
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Friend. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, funeral home; one hour before services, church.
Jansa --Adolph E., 90, Weston, died Wednesday (2/5/2003) in Wahoo. Born, Weston (6/18/12) to James and Mary (Janak) Jansa. Graduated, Weston High School, 1930. Farmed until 1968 when he purchased the former Kacirek Brothers Store in Weston and renamed it Adolph's Grocery, which he operated until his 1980 retirement. Member, past commander, American Legion Post 308, Weston; chairman, Weston Centennial Committee, 1976; former member, Weston Town Board. Veteran, World War II; served with the U.S. Army in the South Pacific.
Survivors: cousins.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Monday, St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Weston. St. John Cemetery, Weston. Military rites and U.S. flag presentation provided by American Legion Post 308. Visitation:1-5 p.m. Sunday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before Mass, church. Rosary service: 4 p.m. Sunday, funeral home.
Manske -- Delbert, 77, Wahoo, died Monday (2/3/2003).
Services: 11 a.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Wahoo. Burial:2 p.m. today, Ashland Cemetery. Memorials to the church or donor's choice. Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo.
McClintock -- Joyce, 55, Falls City, formerly of Otoe, Lincoln, Preston, Kan., died Wednesday (2/5/2003). Born, Humboldt. Owned-operated Sun Bright Carpet Cleaners, Lincoln.
Survivors: sons, Raymond, Ronnie, both of Falls City; mother, Margie Deeringer, Humboldt; sister, Virginia Deeringer, Falls City; three grandchildren.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dorr & Clark Funeral Home, Falls City. Cremation. No visitation.
Morris -- Alvina F., 83, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/5/2003). Born, March 3, 1919. Retired, upholstery shop, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Bonnie and Richard Dormer, Betty Morris, all Lincoln; sister, Charlotte Molenaar, Las Vegas; two granddaughters, Ranee Mendoza, Rhonda Foster; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. preceded in death by husband, Frank; parents.
Services:1 p.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Joe Mendoza, Michael Crook, Maciel R. Mendoza, Roberto Mendoza, Tony Mendoza, Tom Gable. Visitation: one hour prior to services, funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Neemann -- Mary C., 99, Syracuse, died Tuesday (2/4/2003).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family choice. Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Niemeyer -- Fred F. "Shorty," 95, Beatrice, died Wednesday (2/5/2003). Born, Pr. Oldendorf, Germany. Lived, farmed in the DeWitt area until 1987.
Survivors: daughter, Marilyn Higgins, Beatrice; son, Richard, Pickrell; brother, Lorenz, Lincoln; seven grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; nieces; and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural DeWitt. Burial:church cemetery. Visitation ends 9 p.m. today, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice; one hour prior to services, church. Memorials to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with Harlan Schroeder, Dale Schroeder and Harlen Oltmans in charge.
Paben -- Lawrence J., DDS, 92, Inglewood, Calif., died Jan. 3, 2003. Born, Talmage. U.S. Army captain, World War II. Retired dentist.
Survivors: wife, Gladyce; daughter, Sally; son, Donn; two grandsons.
Services were held 11 a.m. Jan. 10, 2003, Inglewood Mortuary, Inglewood, Calif. Private interment. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation or your favorite charity.
Peters -- Larry A., 64, David City, Norfolk, died Wednesday (2/5/2003). Born, Norfolk (11/13/38). Heavy-machine operator.
Survivors: wife, Dolores; daughters, sons-in-law, Lori and Danny Olson, Norfolk, LoRita and Randall Rudder, Greenwood; stepsons, spouses, Lester and Barbara Ralston, Crete, Virgil and Lola Ralston, Sutherland, Phillip and Linda Ralston, Fayetteville, Ark., David and Helen Ralston, David City; stepdaughters, spouse, Sherry and Leslie Zwink, Gibbon, Cindi Rudder, Fremont; 31 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Roberts Funeral Home, David City. Additional service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Johnson Funeral Home, Randolph. Burial: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Prospect View Cemetery, Pierce. Visitation: 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Roberts Funeral Home; 4-8 p.m. Monday, Johnson Funeral Home. Memorials to the Leukemia Society or donor's choice.
Roberts -- Gwen N., 75, Washington, Kan., widow of Calvin, died Wednesday (2/05/2003). Born, Bedford, Iowa. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, Mary C. McCall, Milford; sons, Craig of Loomis, Dan, Mobile, Ala., John, Marshall, Minn.; sister, Frances Grebert, Clarinda, Iowa; brothers, Don Johnson, Orville Johnson, both Clarinda; 12 grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Washington, Kan. Washington City Cemetery. Ward Funeral Home, Washington, Kan.
Schmersal -- Nadine O., 73, Seward, died Wednesday (2/5/2003).
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Malcolm. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Sheely -- Lyndi Shelline, 32, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/4/2003). Born, Duncan, Okla. Poet.
Survivors: daughters, Katherina Sheely, Kirsten McCurly; mother, Cecilia Falk; father, Leslie Tabor; brother, Shayne Tabor.
Private memorial service. No visitation; cremation. Memorials to the family care of 5432 Sugarberry Court, Lincoln, NE 68516.
