U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Keyes - Deane A., 46, Phoenix, formerly Lincoln, Falls City, died Tuesday (5/21/2002). Born, Elmira, N.Y,. to Lynn A. and Lillian I. (Kruse).
Survivors: parents; sister, brother-in-law, Deb and Roy Rieger, all Falls City.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. No visitation, cremation. Dorr & Clark Funeral Home, Falls City.
Koterzina - Richard P., 63, Omaha, found Wednesday (5/22/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Louisville. Visitation; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family, 6-8 p.m., Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Louisville. Memorials to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gretna, or the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Louisville.
Kouba - Stephen, 82, David City, died Saturday (5/25/2002). Born, rural Brainard to Stephen and Agnes (Vitera). Army anti-aircraft machine gunner, World War II, 1942-1945, stationed in England, France, Belgium, Holland.
Survivors: nieces, Delores Medinger, David City, Irene Blankenbaker, Lincoln; nephews, Emil Kouba Jr., David City.
Mass of Christian burial: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City. Holy Trinity Cemetery, Brainard. Rosary: Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Knott Funeral Home, David City. Visitation: noon until time of Rosary, Tuesday; 9 a.m.-noon Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials: St. Mary's Parish Endowment Fund and Masses.
Molacek - Edwin E. "Eddie," 68, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/22/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rosary: 3:30 p.m. today, church. Visitation: until services, Butherus, Maser & Love, 4040 A St. Memorials: church or family in lieu of flowers.
Navratil - Laddie J., 91, Lincoln, resident of Homestead Nursing Home, died Friday (5/24/2002).
Memorial service pending. Cremation, no visitation. Inurnment at a later date in the Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials to family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Nelson - Raymond L. "Fritz," 87, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/21/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation. Memorials to Lancaster Manor or Parkinson's Disease Foundation.
Oldham - Bertha Proksel, 78, Lincoln, widow of William Luther, died Thursday (5/23/2002). Born, Omaha (10/22/23) to John W. and Bertha (Hajny) Proksel.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Linda and Jack Terry, Versailles, Ind.; sons, daughters-in-law, Steven L. and Jaana, Lincoln, Michael and Deronda, Torrance, Calif.; nine grandchildren, Shawn, Tricia, Trelanie, Tiffanie, Kimberlie, Carlton, Tamalin, Spencer, Brittish; seven great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Fred and Janet, Bellevue; sister, brother-in-law, Alice and Everett Lamer, Walnut, Iowa; nieces, nephews and other relatives. Preceded in death by parents; husband; brothers, John, Tom.
No services, viewing or visitation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Parker - Wesley W., 81, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/22/2002).
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha. Cremation, no viewing or visitation. Memorials to Shrine Children's Hospital. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Polacek - Georgia C., 86, David City, died Tuesday (5/22/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 9:30 a.m. today, St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City. Roberts Funeral Home, David City. Memorials in care of the family.
Rash - Robert H., Lincoln, born at rest Tuesday (5/21/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: noon-2 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Remmers - Darlene E., 80, Lincoln, died Friday (5/24/2002). Born, Liberty. Retired Force Management supervisor, Lincoln Telephone Co. Member: American Lutheran Church; Frank Wood Chapter Telephone; Pioneers of America (also past president); Starcraft Chapter 307 OES; Naphis Temple 66 Daughter of the Nile; American Legion Auxillary; Women of the Moose.
Survivors: husband, Ernest; daughter, son-in-law, Jana and Dave Howe, Eagle; grandchildren, spouses, Michael and Jennifer Howe, Germany, Katheryn and Terry Kathe, Lincoln, Barbara and Timothy Deis, Platteville, Wis.; great-grandchildren, Zachary, Cassandra and Sarah Howe, Ryan Huck, Taylor Kathe, Grace Deis; sisters-in-law, Carol Tuel, Lincoln, Betty Remmers, Papillion; brother-in-law, Pastor LeRoy and Janet Remmers, Green Bay, Wis., Don Hotz, Tucson, Ariz.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Charles Nelson and Ida Mae (Sutter) Remmers; sister, Alice Hotz; brother, Edgar Burgett.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, American Lutheran Church. The Rev. Timothy J. Wiggins. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today; noon-6 p.m. Monday, all Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials to church.
Suedmeier - Luella M., 90, Auburn, formerly of Humboldt, died Friday (5/24/2002).
Survivors: son, Joy Richard, Omaha; daughter, D. Karen Waskowiak, Johnson; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Humboldt. Humboldt Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Tuesday, mortuary. Memorials to family's choice.
Wesely - Mable L., 87, Lincoln, formerly of York, died Friday (5/24/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Boone, Iowa, (10/24/14) to Matthias and Mary Helena Schlicht. Retired bookkeeper, Walgreens. Volunteer, Meals on Wheels, the Walters. Devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Dwight Sr. and Diane Warak, Omaha; daughter, son-in-law, LaVonne and Jerry Elfring, York; grandchildren, spouses, Dwight Jr. and Paula Warak, Omaha, Nick and Carrie Warak, Plattsmouth, Tish and Bill Kohler, Lincoln, Tami and Marvin Lambie, Lincoln, Derek Warak, Omaha; great-grandchildren, Danielle Kohler, Ashton Lambie, Dexter Lambie, all Lincoln, Hannah Warak, Jessica Warak, both Omaha; sister-in-law, Norma Schlicht, Perry, Iowa. Preceded in death by parents; husbands, Virgil Warak, Rudy Wesely; sister, Grace Claybaugh; infant sister; brothers, Fred, Orin, Dewey.
Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Federated Church, Sutton. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Monday, Kohler Mortuary, Sutton. Memorials to the family.
White - Andrew P., 89, Coralville, Iowa, formerly Lyons, died Feb. 6, 2002, following a lengthy illness.
Graveside services with military rites: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 S. 14th St. Lensing Funeral Service, Coralville, Iowa.
Woolhiser - Victor S., 83, Louisville, widower of Mabel, died Thursday (5/23/2002) in Omaha. Born, Burton.
Survivors: children, Barbara Ann Woolhiser, Galesburg, Ill., Jim Woolhiser, Manley, Anita Little-Barnhill, Aurora, Colo., William "Bill" Little, Casper, Wyo.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Louisville. Burial of ashes at a later date, Riverview Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Monday with family greeting friends 6-8 p.m., Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Louisville. Memorials to the church, Louisville Fire and Rescue or the American Cancer Society.
Yant - Helen G., 85, Crete, died Monday (5/20/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, no viewing, funeral home.
Daniels - Jason L., 29, died Wednesday (9/6/2000).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Alfred Gilpin Building, Macy. Visitation: began Thursday, home of Justin Cayou, Macy. Munderloh Funeral Home, Pender.
Eno - Gene L., 68, died Monday (9/4/2000).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, 840 S. 17th St. Burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, College View Cemetery. Visitation: until 9 p.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O. St. Memorials to the church. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Erickson - Gilbert, 87, died Saturday (9/9/2000).
Services pending, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Jewett - Ned, 89, died Wednesday (9/6/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, 14410 Folkestone, Waverly. Visitation: until 9 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church. Messages of condolence and remembrance may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Kell - Margie Ellen, 77, died Thursday (9/7/2000).
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Kingery - Wayne B., 75, died Friday (9/8/2000).
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. Private interment before services, Wyuka Cemetery. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Juvenile Diabetic Foundation, 2810 S. 48th St., Lincoln, NE 68506. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Kolb - Nettie E., 89, died Tuesday (9/5/2000). Born, Loveland, Colo. (7/31/11).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Sunday, chapel. Memorials to the family.
Malzer - Paul A. Jr., 57, died Thursday (9/7/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Pallbearers: Harry Niederhaus, Harry Lipert, Tracy Evans, Roger Johnson, Mike Buttz, Jim Tice. Honorary pallbearers: Sesostris Temple Scimitar Patrol. Visitation: today, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Sesostris Shrine 2000 Van Fund or the Sesostris Transportation Fund, 1717 Yolande, Lincoln, 68521.
Patton - Roe E., 74, died Saturday (9/9/2000).
Services pending. Lincoln Memorial.
Robinson - Mary I. (Hall), 94, died Friday (9/8/2000). Born (10/11/05), Lincoln. Reception Manager, Miller & Paine Beauty Salon. Member, St. Paul's United Methodist Church; Circle 6; OES Temple, Chapter 271, 57 years; Pi Beta Phi Sorority, 62 years; Daughters of the American Revolution; Daughters of Union Veterans. Charter Member, Job's Daughters, Bethel Chapter 5. Graduate, Lincoln High School, 1923; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993-oldest graduate ever at age 88.
Survivors: nieces, Judy Simpson, Exira, Iowa; Mary Williamson, Murphys, Calif.; sister-in-law, Wilma Hall, Scotts Valley, Calif.; cousin, Warren Millinitz, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents; four brothers and sisters.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. The Rev. Dr. C. Rex Bevans officiating. No visitation. Cremation. Private interment at a later date, Wyuka. Memorials to church or People's City Mission.
Scheetz - Mary, 75, died Friday (9/8/2000).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Burial: 3 p.m. Monday, Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Kan. Visitation: family will greet 7-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Sieradzki - Kurt R. "Bear", 44, died Thursday (9/7/2000).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S 36th St. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Visitation: until 9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the family or American Diabetes Assoc., 7101 Newport Ave., Omaha, 68152. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Witt - Russell C., 87, died Saturday (9/9/2000). Born (4/16/13) in Weeping Water. Retired barber; salesman, Dietze Music. Past president, FOE 147. Member, LOOM 175; Second Baptist Church. Graduate, Greenwood High School, 1931; Nebraska School of Barbering, 1957.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Stephen and Elvira, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Mary Kathryn and Thomas Young, Honolulu; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Second Baptist Church, 525 North 58th St. No visitation. Anatomical donation to the Nebraska Anatomical Boards. Memorials to BryanLGH Foundation - School of Nursing, Class of 1939. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Angell - Doris, 82, Fairbury, widow of Donald W., died Friday (9/8/2000). Born (6/13/18) at Fairbury. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, Howard, Mercer, Mo.; one granddaughter; one grandson; sister, Marion Bryant, Haughton, La.; brothers, Raymond Seibolt, Spokane, Wash.; Robert and Leonard Seibolt, both Fairbury.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, American Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Fairbury cemetery. Memorials to family choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Bornemeier - Jeannette, 83, Elmood, widow of Robert A., died Wednesday (9/6/2000) at Lincoln.
Services: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elmwood. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Elmwood. Memorials to family's choice.
Brammann - Mary Jean, 78, Tecumseh, died Friday (9/8/2000).
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Andrew Catholic Church, Tecumseh. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh. Closed casket visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Memorials to family's choice.
Collamore - Arlene B., 46, Alvo, died Saturday (9/9/2000) at Lincoln. Employee, Telex Communications. Ashland graduate, 1973.
Survivors: daughter, Candice Collamore; parents, William and Mary Collamore; sister, Carol Collamore, all Alvo; guardian, Debbie Williamson, Leavenworth, Kan.; brothers, Mark, Seward; Bruce, Greenwood; Ray, Alvo; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland. The Rev. Roy Paterik. Brethren Cemetery, Alvo. Visitation: Monday 4-8 p.m., with family 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Pallbearers: Adam Williamson, Leonel Martinez, Gary Blocker, Chuck Benedict, Joy Williamson, Tim Stultz. Honorary pallbearers: Casey and Chris Collamore, Dennis Templemeyer, Roy Blocker. Memorials to American Cancer Society.