U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Curry - Donald Berton, 79, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/2/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to American Legion Post at Tilden or Military Order of the Purple Heart unit in Lincoln or St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
Daubendiek - Ernest F., 88, Beatrice, died Monday (3/4/2002). Born, rural Pickrell. Retired gravel truck owner/driver, also hauled asphalt for construction companies.
Survivors: sons, Virgil, Colorado Springs, Colo., Daryl, Auburn; nine grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Viola; son, Kenneth.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. John Lutheran Church, Beatrice. Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Visitation: 8 a.m. today until 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorial established to St. John Radio Ministry, Beatrice Community Hospital Hospice and Paddock-Kensington with Henry Lienemann in charge.
Freed - Jeffrey L., 51, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/2/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to Mourning Hope or Lambda Nu chapter of Phi Gamma Delta. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Fuchshuber - LaVerne Emma, 80, Vinita, Okla., died Friday (3/1/2002) in Tulsa, Okla., following a sudden illness. Born, Garland (11/11/21) to Carl and Marie (Borgmann) Matthes. Homemaker. Married, July 4, 1949, in Seward. With husband, moved to farm north of Vinita in 1982. Member, Zion Lutheran Church, Chelsea, Okla.
Survivors: husband, Royston; son, Jan, Vinita; brother, sister-in-law, Harold and Carol Matthes, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Marcella Matthes, Lincoln, Isabel Hauck, Dallas.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Burckhalter Memorial Chapel, Vinita. Pallbearers: Willard Beisley, Glen Anderson, Harold Radke, Eddie Powell, Tom Spence, Ernie Harkens. Fairview Cemetery, Vinita.
Graham - Alice F., 86, Ashland, widow of Donald A., died Saturday (3/2/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Ashland. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland, with Eastern Star memorial service at 7 p.m. Memorials to the church, Ashland Rescue Squad or Ashland Arts Council.
Griepenstroh - LaVerne H. "Red," 82, Lincoln, died 2/25/02.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials in care of the family.
Hartley - Shirley Ann, 73, Lincoln, died Monday (3/4/2002). Born, Lincoln (12/2/28) to William and Martha (Smikle) Mohr. Retired, Nebraska Health and Human Services, 1990. 1946 Lincoln High School graduate. Loved life, her family, her friends, the Cornhuskers and bingo.
Survivors: daughters, Cynthia Hartley, Linda Hershberger, both of Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Scott and Beth, Lincoln; grandchildren, Raechel Hershberger, Sam, Joe and Jack Hartley, Simon Perkins, all of Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, Jack Mohr, Paramus, N.J., Raymond and Corinne Mohr, Lincoln; special friend, Elaine Knickman, Lincoln; nieces, nephews, cousins and many longtime friends. Preceded in death by husband, William E.; daughter, Marta S. Hartley; parents; brother, sister-in-law, William and Harriet Mohr; sister-in-law, Mary Mohr.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Steven Marsh. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Bill Mohr, Jim Mohr, Dan Oberheu, Burdette Slama, Nick Slama, Rob Burt. Honorary pallbearer: Sharon Cronin. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, all at the funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the People's City Mission.
Hild - Elmer F., 85, Tecumseh, died Sunday (3/3/2002). Born, Graf. Retired farmer.
Survivors: sisters, Minnia "Mynn" Hild, Tecumseh, Anna Kressly, Douglas; four nieces; one nephew; great-nieces and great-nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Zion Lutheran Church, north of Johnson. Church cemetery. Memorials to family's choice. Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh.
Hofer - David H., 67, Benkelman, formerly Staplehurst, Seward, died Sunday (3/3/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday (MST), Forch's Funeral Home, Benkelman. Closed-casket visitation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Holck - Adela I.E.H., 103, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Celebration of life to be announced. Cremation. The family requests no flowers. Memorials to the Adela and Harald Holck Fund in the Life Sciences at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Condolences may be mailed to Gunnar Holck, 2226 S. 20th St., Lincoln.
Hurt - Richard "Dick," 67, Dwight, died Saturday (3/2/2002).
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Thursday, Assumption Catholic Church, Dwight. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Wood Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Rosary prayer service: 7 p.m. Wednesday, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of family.
Kaar - Josiah E. "Joe," 79, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/2/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Military honors by VFW, Posts 131 and 3606. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today; one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Tabitha Hospice.
Ketterer - Barbara A., 72, Lincoln, widow of Robert, died Sunday (3/2/2002). Homemaker; receptionist, Dr. Robert Glenn's orthodontic office. Member, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Altar Society, Legion of Mary Auxiliary; American Legion Auxiliary.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Rob and Karin, Omaha; daughters, sons-in-law, Kim and Roger Love, Lincoln, Jane and Ross Els, Las Cruces, N.M.; sister, brother-in-law, Dodie and Robert Mitchell, Incline Village, Nev.; sisters-in-law, LaVon Roland, Platte City, Mo., Anna Mae Ketterer, Dorothy Grabowski, both of Lincoln; brothers-in-law, spouse, Jack Ketterer, Lincoln, Joe Ketterer, Scottsdale, Ariz., Bill and Claryce Ketterer, Lincoln; grandchildren, Jennifer, Trey "Bubba," Alexandra, Julia, Taylor, and Robert "Bo." Preceded in death by husband; parents, Howard and Pearl Roland; brothers, Jim Roland, Joe Roland; sister, Marilyn Griesman.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Father David Hintz. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or Madonna Pastoral Care.
Kleider - Donald F., 64, Springfield, died Sunday (3/3/2002).
Survivors: wife, Deanna; sons, Scott, Chandler, Ariz., John, Scottsdale, Ariz.; daughters, Terri Urich, Sallie Wiedel, Hebron; stepchildren Dan Beck, Zion, Ill., Kirby Beck, Williamson, N.Y., Bambi Hackett, Gretna; six grandchildren; six stepgrandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Springfield. Springfield Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion. Memorials to American Cancer Society or favorite charity.
Koster - Joan I., 61, widow of George, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials in care of family.
Kramer - Estelle E., 75, Wahoo, widow of Harvey E., died Saturday (3/2/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Dexter, Texas. Homemaker. With husband, delivered Lincoln Journal Star and Omaha World-Herald. Also worked as cook and bookkeeper.
Survivors: sons, Glenn, Hastings, Ken, Lee, both Lincoln, Wes, Wahoo; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. today; one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Lochman - Agnes Sobotka, 90, Omaha, widow of Joe, died Sunday (3/3/2002) in Papillion. Born, Omaha. Homemaker. Seamstress.
Survivors: son, Robert, Omaha; daughter, Mary Ann Snodgrass, Castle Rock, Wash.; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Rudie Sobotka, Omaha; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Wednesday, with family, 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to Plattsmouth fire or rescue squads.
Lutz - Ellen Marie, 62, Villages, Fla., died Friday (3/1/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Viewing: noon-9 p.m. Thursday; Friday until services, funeral home.
Mays - Robert J. "Bob," 77, Lincoln, died Sunday (3/3/2002). Born, Memphis (5/1/24) to Clarence and Blanche (Ueberrhein). Graduated, Wahoo High School. Army veteran, World War II. Attended, Milford Trade School. Electrician, Mason Electric and Commonwealth Electric. Member, IBEW 265, Milford School Alumni group, Friendship Club. Attended, Southgate United Methodist Church.
Survivors: wife, Olga; sons, Bill, Gary, both Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Vickie and David Wolfe, Lori and Richard Shaw, all Lincoln; stepchildren, Karen Buis, Vern Buis, both Lincoln, Leo Ray Buis, Austin, Texas; grandchildren, spouses, Matthew Wolfe, Emily and James Ehly, Jennifer, Brian and Tracy Shaw, all Lincoln; stepgrandchildren, Ryan Urbanec, John Buis, both Lincoln; sister, Ruth Mundt, Crete. Preceded in death by wife, Ione; parents; brother-in-law, Mervin Mundt.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Southgate United Methodist Church, 3500 Pioneers Blvd. The Rev. Robert F. Edwards. Graveside Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park with family and friends meeting at gate 2 before services. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to donor's favorite charity. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Merideth - Thomas C., 52, Lincoln, died Sunday (3/3/2002). Born, Cheyenne, Wyo. (12/23/49).
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Jamie and Amber, Fremont; daughters, Allyson Merideth, Jessica Merideth, Sara Gould, all of Lincoln; granddaughter, Julia Dream; mother, Erla Merideth, Temple, Texas; life partners, Kathleen Hunt and Yogi; brother, James, Austin, Texas; former wife, Brenda Merideth, Lincoln. Preceded in death by father, Charles Merideth.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home, no visitation on Wednesday. Memorials to Nebraskans for Peace, Suite 1026, 941 O St., Lincoln 68508.
Miles - Betty J., 78, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/2/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Indian Hills Community Church, 1000 S. 84th St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to Sound Words c/o Indian Hills Community Church. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Rempel - Jacob T., 92, Henderson, died Saturday (3/2/2002). Born, York County. Longtime farmer.
Survivors: sons, Clarence, Newton, Kan., Marlin, Henderson; daughters, Lorna Epp, Aurora, Lenora Heiser, Bartlesville, Okla.; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by both wives, who were both named Sarah Epp.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, church. Memorials to Gideon's Society or the church. Metz Mortuary, Henderson.
Richey - D'Angelo J., 2, Hallam, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, United Church of Christ, Hallam. Memorials to the family. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St.
Rooney - John J., 78, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rosary: 6 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Rosene - Diana S., 47, rural Firth, died Wednesday (2/27/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Christ Lutheran Church, rural Pickrell. Cremation, no viewing. Family prayer service will be held at 10:45 a.m. today, church. Memorials to Cortland Fire and Rescue Squad and to horse 4-H groups with chapel in charge. Condolences may be sent to rich@griffithshovendick.com. Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice.
Shepard - Erma A., 81, Lincoln, Friday (3/1/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Newman United Methodist Church, 2242 R St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Smith - James L., 49, Lincoln, died Monday (3/4/2002). Born, Tecumseh (8/7/52) to James C. and Verna M. (Dankenbring) Smith. Client of Region V. Longtime patient, Lincoln Regional Center. Graduate, Lincoln Northeast High School. Member, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church.
Survivors: parents, James C. and Verna, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, the Rev. David L. and Susan, Omaha, Steven W. and Leann, Tucson, Ariz.; nephews, Aaron Smith, Adam Smith, both of Omaha, D.J. Smith, Tucson, Ariz.; niece, Eliza Smith, Tucson.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Andrew's Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane. Pastor David Nystrom. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Thursday, with family, 6-8 p.m., Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Alliance for the Mentally Ill, or to the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Spader - William E., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (3/1/2002).
Private family services. Burial of cremains, Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly. No visitation. Memorials to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Udd - Frances G., 90, Lincoln, died Monday (3/4/2002).
Services pending, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Van Zandt - Oral Dean, 75, Lincoln and Apache Junction, Ariz., died Wednesday (2/27/2002) in Ramona, Calif.
Memorial Services: Sunday in Apache Junction. Time and date for services in Lincoln and graveside services in Bushnell will be announced later with arrangements by Cantrall Funeral Home, Kimball. Bayview Funeral Services, San Diego.
