U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Jeffers - Katherine A. (Kobza), 51, West Columbia, S.C., formerly of Nebraska, died 2/7/02.
Services were held Monday, Caughman-Harman Funeral Homes, Irmo/St. Andrews Chapel, Lexington, S.C. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210
Leefers - Irene A., 86, DeWitt, died Wednesday (2/13/2002) in Beatrice. Born, rural Avoca. Cafeteria cook, Syracuse High School, 1957-1986.
Survivors: nieces, Verle Schroder, Palmyra, Kathryn "Kathy" Stokebrand, DeWitt, Mary Ann Leefers, Denver; nephew, Lowell Leefers, Omaha; great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Trinity Lutheran Church, DeWitt, and 2 p.m. Saturday, First Lutheran Church, North Branch, Avoca. Church Cemetery, Avoca. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Venrick-Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, DeWitt; one hour before the service at both churches. A memorial has been established with the chapel in charge, 708 N. Sixth St., Beatrice.
Metzger - Daryld E. "Tiny," 67, Ashland, died Monday (2/11/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, First Congregational Church, Ashland. Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Yankee Hill Cemetery, Southwest 12th and West Pioneers Boulevard. Visitation: 4 p.m.-8 p.m. today, with family from 6-8 p.m., Marcy Mortuary, Ashland; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth's Hospice, Saunders County; church; family. Marcy Mortuary, Ashland.
Neumann - Walter J., 89, Lincoln, formerly Murdock, died Monday (2/11/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock. Memorials to church or donor's choice. Condolences may be e-mailed to fw10500@navix.net. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Louisville.
Pleskac - Lucille R., 83, David City, widow of Jerry, died Tuesday (2/12/2002). Born, near Appleton. Retired cook, Butler County Hospital.
Survivors: son, Ronald, David City; daughter, Nancy Prochaska, David City; brothers, Louis Svoboda, Rudy Svoboda, Cyril Svoboda, Dennis Svoboda, Valerian Svoboda, Emil Svoboda, all David City, Laddie Svoboda, Bruno; sisters, Mary Cemper, Mildred Chubb, Martha Fiala, Rose Jakub, Elsie Ponec, all David City; five grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City. Parish cemetery. Wake service: 7:30 p.m. Friday, followed by PCCW rosary, Roberts Funeral Home, David City. Visitation: 10 a.m. Friday until time of rosary, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Rogers - Wayne A., 80, Ashland, died Monday (2/11/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Ashland. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Friday, with family receiving friends, 6-8 p.m., Marcy Mortuary, Ashland; one hour before services, church. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Friday, mortuary. Memorials to church or Ashland Fire and Rescue.
Rogge - Huldah J., 89, Auburn, widow of Emil, died Tuesday (2/12/2002). Pawnee City.
Survivors: sons, Robert "Ralph," Lincoln, Daniel, Kansas City, Mo.; daughters, Laura Warrender, Topeka, Kan., Marianne Moss of Johnson; 21 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren.
Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Matthew Lutheran Church near Johnson. Church cemetery. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Casey-Witzenburg-Hall Funeral Chapel, Johnson.
Shafer - Richard L., 56, Grand Island, formerly Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/12/2002). Born, Kearney (1/23/46). Served, U.S. Navy.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Jennifer and Jim Barber, Crete; brothers, Don, Lincoln, Marvin, Kearney; grandchildren, Joshua and Nicholas.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. The Rev. Raymond Larson of First Presbyterian Church.
Springer - Hobart H. "Hoby," 73, Exeter, died Saturday (2/9/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30. a.m. today, United Church of Christ, Exeter. Memorials in care of family. Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter.
Steube - Ruth Anna Mae, 81, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/12/2002). Born, Wakefield (5/11/20) one of triplets to John N. and Anna (Pearson) Johnson. Volunteered at Holmes Lake Manor. Member, Christ Lutheran Church.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Loyal and Phyllis, Iowa City, Iowa, Milan and Pam, Mission Viejo, Calif.; daughter, son-in-law, LaRayne and Michael Donahoo, Colorado Springs, Colo.; grandchildren, spouses, Lisa and Kris Korinek, Elk Point, S.D., Hallie Steube, Mission Viejo, Calif., Michelle and Chris Griggs, Oxford, Mich., Terri and Danny Ortiz, Layton, Utah, Brian and Nikki Donahoo, Howell, Mich.; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters-in-law, Perry and Anna Johnson of Carroll, Ivan Johnson of Wayne; Lawrence and Eleanora Johnson, Fremont, and triplet Alvin and Norma Johnson, Roseburg, Ore.; sister, Ethel Packer, Wakefield. Preceded in death by husband, Albert; parents; brothers, triplet Robert, Ed, Clarence and Walter; sister, Emma.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner St. Pastor Harold Stelzer. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church for Haiti Mission.
Tavlin - Mitch, 95, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/13/2002). Born, Grodno, Poland (6/6/06). Immigrated to United States in 1912, Lincoln resident for 90 years. Graduated, Lincoln High School, 1923. Captain, U.S. Army, World War II veteran. Member, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Lincoln Elks Lodge 80, VFW, B'nai B'rith. Mitch was in the automobile business in the 1930s and owned the Sleepy Hollow Motel in the 1950s, but he was best-known as Lincoln's wine merchant, owning and operating the Cork 'n Bottle for 40 years and then managing the wine departments at various SuperSaver stores until his health forced him to retire in 1995 at age 89. Mitch was an absolutely unforgettable, one-of-a-kind person who thoroughly endeared himself to the people of Lincoln, the city he called "The Best Place on Earth."
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Michael and Marvona Tavlin, John and Laurie Tavlin, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Matthew Tavlin, Mission, Kan., Lindsey and Natalie Tavlin, Lincoln; sisters, Sonia Tavlinsky, Firth, Ida Stone, Omaha; nieces, Linda Tavlin, Chicago, Deborah Tavlin, Long Beach, Calif., nephew, Otis Tavlin, Long Beach, special friend, Ruth Ronning, Lincoln; thousands of other cherished friends.
Services: 1 p.m. Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Wyuka Cemetery. No visitation. No flowers. Memorials to Tifereth Israel Synagogue Religious School.
Vogel - L. Dale, 84, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/12/2002). Born, Lincoln. Retired mason, plasterer.
Survivors: brother, Harold Vogel, Lincoln; sister, Shirley Shantz, Ambler, Penn.; nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Wyuka Cemetery. Family and friends may meet at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St., at 9:30 a.m.
Wade - David R., 43, Brock, died 1/12/02 in Kansas City, Mo. Born, Omaha. Boilermaker with Local 83.
Survivors: sons, Jesse Wade, Lincoln, Skyler Ownen, Denver; daughter, Chelsea Ownen, Denver.
Private family services at later date. Cremation. Memorials in care of son, Jesse.
Yaussi - Kathleen "Kay" M., 81, Lincoln, died 1/27/02. Past president of La Sertoma and Mrs. Jaycee's. Raised in Marysville, Kan. Married, Thomas Yaussi, 12/19/39.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Thomas and Patti, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Susan and Dale Barham, Richfield, Wash.; grandchildren, Kasel, Lori, Thomas "Jeff," Lindsey, Heidi and Seth; great-grandchild, Taylor; brother, William Francis Calkins, St. Paul, Minn.; special friend, Sue Yaussi, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas May 1993.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Father Richard Gyhra. Calvary Mausoleum. No viewing or visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers suggested to Alzheimer's Association, Suite 101, 5601 S. 27th St., Lincoln, 68512.
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. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
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. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
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.
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.
