U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Clough - Claude A., 84, Firth, died Friday (9/22/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Lakeview Rest Home, 404 E. Eighth St., Firth, NE 68358.
DaMoude - Oleta Lily, 82, Lincoln, formerly Hershey, died Thursday (9/21/2000).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte. The Rev. John Schaefer. Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 8:30 a.m. today until services, funeral home. Memorial established.
Egr - Irene, 83, Gretna, widow of William, died Thursday (9/21/2000) in Omaha.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. Scripture service: 7 p.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to Gretna Neighbors or Gretna Fire & Rescue.
Engel - Marilyn J., 64, Beaver Crossing, died Thursday (9/21/2000).
Services: 2:30 p.m. today, Beaver Crossing United Methodist Church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing; one hour before services, church. Memorials care of family.
Fairbrother - Marguerite, 72, Kearney, formerly Lincoln, died Friday (9/22/2000). Born (1/26/28), Batang, China, to Norton and Lois (Nichols) Bare. Graduate: Lincoln Northeast High School; Lincoln (Ill.) Christian College. Former missionary, India; dean of women, taught bible poetry, speech, Dakota Bible College, Huron, S.D.; served with husband, Douglas Street Church of Christ, Lincoln. Member: Countryside Christian Church, Kearney.
Survivors: husband, the Rev. Archie; sons, Charles, Santa Clara, Calif., Ken, Kearney; daughters, Jewel Martinez, Gibbon, Ellen Banta, Caldwell, Colo., Jean Mortimer, Morrow, Calif., Zana Durst, St. Louis; brother, Garland Bare, Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; daughter; sister; brother.
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Capital City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege St. The Rev. Bill Thornton, family members officiating. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, church. Memorials to Boise Christian Retirement Home or Khasi Hills Christian Ministry. O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home, Kearney.
Hempel - Victor, 80, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/23/2000). Retired carpenter, MW Anderson-Bruce Anderson Construction Co. Member, Faith United Church of Christ; VFW Post 131; American Legion Post 3; Carpenters Union 444, Omaha; WSI. Life member, Hayward School PTA.
Survivors: wife, Anita; sons, daughters-in-law, Victor Ted and Jane, Lincoln, Michael and Connie, Dwight; daughter, son-in-law, Peggy Sue and Jim Tettenborn, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Elizabeth Herstein, Scottsbluff, Helen and Frank Smith, Lincoln; grandchildren, Jerry and Barb Hempel, Cindy and Brian Lavelle, Chris and Kelly Sutherland, Kellin and Lisa Nieman, Tori and Troy Velder, Todd Tettenborn, Tiffany Tettenborn, Kailey and Timothy Hempel; 15 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Jacob, George and Herman "Sarge."
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Rex Bevins. Private burial: Wyuka. Pallbearers: Ed Debus, Rodger Hempel, Dean Perry, Frank Smith, George "Shorty" Huck, Paul Smith. No visitation. Memorials to Shrine Children's Hospital or Faith United Church of Christ.
Hovey - Lucy I., 93, Auburn, formerly Peru, died Saturday (9/23/2000). Born, near Gate, Okla. Retired, Peru State College.
Survivors: niece, Gale Sellers, Lancaster, Calif.; good friends, Wininger family, including Ardith, Peru.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, Auburn. Mount Vernon Cemetery, Peru. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to church or Peru State College Foundation.
Hruska - Rita J., Ulysses, died Sunday (9/24/2000).
Services pending. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Janssen - Fred G., 83, Lincoln, died Sunday (9/24/2000). Born (9/10/17), Donnelly, Minn., to Fred and Rose (Hruby). Farmer, Cortland and Crete areas. Retired, Gooch Mills.
Survivors: wife, Ruth; son, Bobby, Aubrey, Texas; daughters, sons-in-law, Kay and Dennis Reed, Little Elm, Texas, Sharon and Gene Essink, Tulsa, Okla., Judy and Rich Harms, Filley, Mary Garnick, Pleasanton; sister, Hazel Janssen, Wilber; grandchildren, spouses, Rikki and Lida Reed, Celina, Texas, Shane and Tisha Essink, Tulsa, Randy, Shena Essink, Jody Reed, Heidi Garnick, all Lincoln, Ben Reed, Filley, Scott Janssen, Caitlin Janssen, both Aubrey, Desiree Reed, Little Elm, Sonia Essink, Frisco, Texas, Jerica and Jolyne Reed, both Beatrice, Heather Garnick, Phoenix; great-grandchildren, Cassandra, Damas, Feliciana Reed, all Celina, Taylor and Kyle Fitch, both Grand Island, Cheyenne Snider, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m. Wednesday until services, funeral home. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Heartland Hospice, 555 S 70th St., Lincoln, NE 68510.
Kohles - Larry Peter, 50, Martell, died Friday (9/22/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Christ's Place Church, 1111 Old Cheney Road. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to family. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Novotny - Ada, 82, Fairbury, widow of Harold, died Saturday (9/23/2000). Born, Circleville, Kan. Waitress.
Survivors: sons, Alan, Kevin, both Endicott, Russell, Clay Center, Kan.; daughters, Glenda Rae Kjolhede, Wilber, Sandra Novotny, O'Neill; sister, Dorthea Carmichael, Greeley, Colo.; seven grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Steele City Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice.
Patterson - the Rev. Dr. Gordon L., 70, Seward, died Thursday (9/21/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Seward. Graveside Services: 3 p.m. today, Blair Cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to donor's choice, care of family. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Sasse - Dennis L., 46, Lincoln, died Thursday (9/21/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. today, St. Luke United Methodist Church. Memorials to family. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Scdoris - Debra Sue, 47, Dorchester, died Thursday (9/21/2000).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m. today until services, funeral home. Memorials care of family, P.O. Box 252, Dorchester, NE 68343.
Schneider - Pearl, 97, Ulysses, died Wednesday (9/20/2000) in Seward.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Ulysses. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to family. Knott Funeral Home, David City.
Shaw - Helen Louise Harrold, 94, Indianola, Iowa, died 8/10/00. Born (8/13/06), Milford. Former teacher: Vance School District 77, Seward County; Tamora; Lincoln Public Schools; retired 1972. Graduate, Nebraska Wesleyan University. Listed in Who's Who of American Women, 1968-69; Who's Who in the Midwest, 1969-70. Recipient, Valley Forge Freedom Foundation Teacher's Award. Member, Delta Kappa Gamma. Past national president, Kappa Kappa Iota.
Survivors: son, Richard, Indianola; sister, Belva Hansen; seven granddaughters; 10 great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. The Rev. Lauren Ekdahl. Cremation. No viewing. Memorials to Kappa Kappa Iota Scholarship Fund, 1875 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74104-4610.
Snyder - Vincent J., 76, Lincoln, died Sunday (9/24/2000). Born, Omaha. Retired janitor: Good Neighbors, The Cornhusker, University of Nebraska.
Survivors: wife, Judith; stepchildren; stepgrandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 36th and Randolph streets. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Rosary: 6:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials care of family.
Thompson - William Wayne, 92, Bruning, died Thursday (9/21/2000) at Lincoln. Services: 10:30 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Bruning. Belvidere Cemetery. Visitation: Bruning Memorial Funeral Home. Memorials to church.
Votava - Clarence W., 90, David City, died Friday (9/22/2000).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. today, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Bruno. Memorials to donor's choice. Knott Funeral Home, David City.
Wagner - Van A. "Skip," 61, Omaha, died Thursday (9/21/2000). Born, Ashland. Diesel mechanic. Navy veteran.
Survivors: wife, Cecilie "Paula"; daughters, Gayle Lynette, Vanessa Leane, both Omaha; brother, Roland, Scapoose, Ore.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Ashland. Prayer service: 6 p.m. Tuesday, North Side Christian Church, Omaha. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, North Side Christian Church; one hour before services, First Christian Church. Marcy Mortuary, Ashland.
White - Helen M., 71, Crete, died Sunday (9/24/2000).
Survivors: husband, Don; sons, daughters-in-law, Donald Jr. and Jannice, Lincoln, Alan and Kim, Nebraska City; daughter, Linda, Crete; sister, brother-in-law, Ida and Joe DiNapoli, Crete; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, Tom and Lou White, Midland, Texas; sister-in-law, Carolyn Herry, Fisher, Ind.; grandchildren, Jennifer and Amanda Haufle, Josh, Adam, Zach, Jordan, Carly, Dylan, Tim White; nieces; nephews; special friends, Vic and Jan Otredousky. Preceded in death by; parents; three sisters; one brother; granddaughter, Breanne.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Church, Crete. Father Nicholas Baker. Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 5 p.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Memorials to: Madonna Hospital Rehabilitation Unit; Crete Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department; Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center Neonatal Unit in memory of Breanne Rael; or to family.
York - Bernice A., 89, Lincoln, died Sunday (9/24/2000). Homemaker. Member: Vine Congregational Church; Esther Circle. Former member, Order of Eastern Star. Past Grand Bethel officer, Nebraska Job's Daughters; past guardian, Bethel 62.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Marjorie and Marlin Kelley, Lincoln, Lois Lantzy, Falls City; grandchildren, spouses, Scott and Mary Peaks Kelley, Denver, Sam and Kathy Kelley, Gretna, Janis Fischer, Independence, Mo., Susan and Leon Wissmann, Stella, Linda and Marti Jones, Kearney; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: husband, Gustave; parents; brother.
Private family graveside Services: Wednesday, Wyuka Cemetery. The Rev. Ross Tyler. Visitation with family: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com. Memorials to family.
Anderson - Doris J., 76, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/23/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 7441 O St., Lincoln, NE 68510.
Barnes - Valma C. (Myers), 88, Albion, widow of J.B. "Buck," died Sunday (9/24/2000). Born, farmhouse between Loretto and Albion. Homemaker; rural school teacher.
Survivors: son, Richard, Central City; daughters, Virginia Johnson, Pilger, Mary Nicodemus, Dunwoody, Ga.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Albion. Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Levander Funeral Home, Albion.
Basoco - Doris (Heumann), 89, Lincoln, died Friday (9/22/2000).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Luncheon following services. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to University of Nebraska Lincoln Foundation, 1111 Lincoln Mall or donor's favorite charity. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Bomberger - Douglas A., 39, Lincoln, died Monday (9/25/2000). Former construction worker. Coach, D.B. Rogues slow-pitch softball team.
Survivors: brothers, sisters-in-law, Daniel and Darla, Dennis and Lisa, all Lincoln; niece, Amanda; nephews, Joshua, Jesse, Drew.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Dr. Glover Leitch. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Joshua, Jesse, Daniel and Dennis Bomberger, Kevin Olman, Brian Van Bloom. Honorary pallbearers: Mike McCaugherty, Kenny Lehl. Visitation: after noon today, funeral home. Memorials to Madonna Foundation.
Brabec - Viola (Marsicek), 91, Narka, Kan., widow of Albert H., died Sunday (9/24/2000) in Lincoln. Born, rural Narka. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Sharon Woodside, rural Narka, Charlene Nevitt, rural Reynolds; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Presbyterian Church, Narka. National Cemetery, rural Narka. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. today, Bachelor-Faulkner-Dart-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kan.
Brittain - Edna J., 87, Lincoln, died Friday (9/22/2000).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials to Christian Record Services, 4444 S. 52nd St., Lincoln, NE 68516.
Cao - Khanh Van, 78, Lincoln, died Monday (9/25/2000). Born (2/22/22), Long Binh, Vietnam. Employee, Armour-Swift, Hastings. Member, Franciscan Order, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
Survivors: wife, Lien Thi Le; son, Ngoc Cao, Lincoln; sisters, Phuong Cao, Loan Cao, Simi Valley, Calif.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 2601 P St. Cremation. Wyuka Cemetery. Inurnment at later date. Visitation: 9-10 a.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials care of family.
Clark - Pauline H., 86, Crete, died Sunday (9/24/2000).
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, James and Kay, Crete, Marvin and Mona, Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, son-in-law, Alice and Morris Nelson, Ogden, Utah; nine grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; nine stepgrandchildren; 20 stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters, Elizabeth Kelley, Fort Morgan, Colo., Marie Cook, Crete; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by husband, James C.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Pastor Bob Shofner. Riverside Cemetery, Crete. Visitation: until services, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to American Heart Association.
Closs - Ellsworth D., 91, Wymore, died Saturday (9/23/2000) in Lincoln. Born, rural Wymore. Farmer; employee, Gage County ASCS; county precinct assessor.
Survivors: wife, Hazel; son, Stanley, Adelaide, Australia; daughter, Gwenith Colgrove, Gretna; four grandchildren; two great-grandsons; sister, Elvira Chase, Kansas City, Mo.; nieces, nephews.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Wymore Presbyterian Church. No viewing or visitation. Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home, Wymore. Memorials to Wymore Welsh Museum, care of Eleanor Petersen and Merle Donovan.
