U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Molzer - Sarah B., 93, 1441 Fairfield St., Lincoln, died Friday (10/20/2000). Born, Miller, S.D. (4/21/07) to Henry and Maud (Wood) Morrow. Retired cook, Beta Theta Phi fraternity, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Member: VFW 131 Auxiliary; American Legion 3 Auxiliary; AARP.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Charles, Milton, Wash., Howard, Tacoma, Wash., Richard, Phil, Donald and Sharon, all Lincoln; daughters, son-in-law, Ann Orr, Lincoln, Barbara and James Haack, DePere, Wis., Betty Miller, Lincoln; daughter-in-law, Elfriede Gibson, Seward; sister, Anna Patterson, Huron, S.D.; 17 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husbands, William Gibson, George Miller, Milo Molzer; son, Gordon Gibson; granddaughter, Mary Haack; two daughters-in-law, Anna Maria Miller, Louise Miller.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Edie Rhoades. Lincoln Memorial Park. No visitation. Memorials to the family.
Moore - Eldene N., 77, Friend, widow of Richard A., died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, near Beaver Crossing (12/13/22). Graduated, Cordova High School, 1941. Former employee, Nebraska Book Company, Lincoln; J.C. Penney, California. Member, United Methodist Church, O.E.S. Rose Standish Chapter 265, both in Friend.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Rich and Wendy, Laguna Beach, Calif.; sisters, Reola Lerager, Emma Johansen, both of Wichita, Kan., Dolores Swoboda, Canyon Lake, Calif.; nephews, nieces. Preceded in death by husband, Dick; parents, Albert and Catherine (Frazen) Johnsen; four brothers.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Friend United Methodist Church. The Rev. Patricia A. Kelley. Andrew Cemetery, Friend. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today; Monday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., all at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church or Friend Manor.
Nitzel - Oscar A., 93, Crete, died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Marvin and LaVonne, Howard and Becky, all of Crete; daughter, Peggy Bresson, Crete; daughter-in-law, Donna Nitzel, Crete; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First Congregational Church, Hallam. Hallam Cemetery.
O'Brien - Michael L., 55, Omaha.
Survivors: wife, Doris L. (Hoeft); son, M. Patrick; daughter, Gina M. Limmer; four grandsons; father, Edward L.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Messiah Lutheran Church, Ralston. Internment: Hillcrest Memorial Park. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Bethany Funeral Home, LaVista.
Page - Charmin E.M., 29, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/19/2000) in Wichita, Kan. Homemaker, mother.
Survivors: children, Samonia Latrese Wiseman, Keith Wayne Page Jr., Shantea Rene Page, Kyeara Lasha Page, Travon Antoine Page, Scott Page, all of Lincoln; mother, Delois K. Wiseman; sisters, Katherine L. Phillips, Omaha, Sharie M. Plunkett, Lincoln; brother, Scott YaJon Wiseman, Lincoln; grandmother, Erma Jean Earsey, Wichita, Kan.; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, Monday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., all at the funeral home. Memorials care of the family.
Parker - Evelyn M., 85, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Newton, Kan. (2/28/15) to Grant and Belle (Ridpath) Munyan. Retired telephone operator, LT&T. Member, Christ United Methodist Church, Independent Telephone Pioneer Assoc., Frank H. Woods Pioneer Assoc., Friendship Sunday School Class, United Methodist Women and Circle.
Survivors: stepdaughters, spouses, Patricia Byrom, Northglenn, Colo., Betty and Don Light, LaVista, Jessica Jackson, Seminole, Fla.; eight step-grandchildren; step-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins. Preceded in death by husband, Jesse E.; parents; stepmother, Laura; brother, Joseph.
Services pending, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Internment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Monday, funeral home with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St. (10). Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Pence - Floyd I. Jr., 60, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/19/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to American Diabetes Association.
Peyton - Norma D., 88, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/19/2000). Born, Ramsey, La., (9/12/12) to James C. and Lenora (Lloyd) Jarrell.
Survivors: sons, Belton Gardner, Vienna, Va., Rodney Gardner, St. Louis, Phillip Gardner, Shreveport, La., Onan Gardner, Gilmer, Texas; brothers, Clyde Jarrell, Clifton, Miss., James Jarrell, Covington, La.; sisters, Marie Blow, Covington, La., Della Howard, New Orleans; 17 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. The Rev. Charles Gates. Meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St., before services. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Monday; Tuesday, 9 a.m. until services, all at the funeral home.
Powers - Amelia Dombek, 79, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/18/2000).
Memorial services to be held at later date in Silver Spring, Md. Cremation. No visitation. Burial of cremains: Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Sheffield - Caroline I., 90, Lincoln, died Friday (10/20/2000). Born, Lincoln (5/13/10). Retired manager, secretary/treasurer and board member, Nebraska Teachers Credit Union. Member, Redeemer Lutheran Church, American Legion Auxiliary Unit No. 3, VFW Auxiliary Post 131, and 8/40 American Legion.
Survivors: special friends, Judy Behnke, Columbia, Mo., Janice Weyand, Lou, Camilla, Rebecca, and Zachery Hurst, all of Lincoln; niece, husband, Caroline and Leigh Tuttle, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, James A. Sheffield; son, Kay S. Weaver; stepson, James A. Sheffield Jr.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Mark Ebert. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday; Tuesday, 8 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to favorite charity.
Slauter - Earl E., 68, Omaha, widower of Evelyn, died Friday (10/20/2000).
Survivors: daughters, Debra Whitmarsh, Ashland, Judy Ann Poteet, Marlene Vlcan, Wilber; sons, Eugene Slauter, Utica, Terry Slauter, Clarence L. Poteet, Eagle, Henry Poteet, Ted L. Poteet, Avoca, Carl L. Poteet, Omaha; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Brewer-Korisko Funeral Home, Omaha. Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. today, funeral home.
Swanson - Wayne, 53, Staplehurst, died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Services pending, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Vrbka - Rose M., 94, David City, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Plasi (8/30/06) to Frank and Mary (Kozisek) Samek. Attended Holy Trinity School, Brainard. Homemaker. Cook, Holy Trinity School. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church, PCCW, St. Joseph's Villa quilters.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Sheila, Glenwood, Iowa, Virgil and Maxine, David City, Jame and Irene, Bossier City, La.; daughters, son-in-law, Geraldine and Jerome Kovar, David City, Marquita Hanzl, Dodge; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Vaclav; brothers, Louis and James Samek; sisters, Lucille Havlovic, Sister Mary Loyola Samek; son-in-law, Ronald Hanzl.
Mass of Christian Burial; 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Monsignor Adrian Herbek. Holy Trinity Cemetery, Brainard. Wake service: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by PCCW Rosary, church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Knott Funeral Home, David City. Memorials to the family.
Wakefield - Laverne E. "Gene," 61, Lincoln, died Friday (10/20/2000). Transportation planner, Nebraska Department of Roads. Served, U.S. Air Force, lieutenant colonel. Member, NAPE/AFSCME Steward. Served, board of directors and bargaining team.
Survivors: wife, Twila; daughter, son-in-law, Julie and Steve Zeplin, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Larry and Kari, Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, John and Sue Dolton, Kosovo, Mark Monroe, Washington; sisters, brothers-in-law, Lanora and Lee Churchill, Dorothy Ann Murray, all of Camano Island, Wash., Mary Margaret and Alen Netz, Honolulu; brother-in-law, Wes Smith, Camano Island, Wash.; grandchildren. Lindsey, Matthew and Nicholas Zeplin, Lincoln; parents-in-law, John and Lela Fiedler, Roca; brothers, sisters-in-law, Pat and Mary Fiedler, Bennet, Dennis and Lynn Fiedler, Lincoln; nieces; nephews; friends. Preceded in death by parents, Laverne and Grace; sister, Ella Mae Smith.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Father Robert Tucker. Lincoln Memorial Park. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, all at the funeral home. Memorials to Cathedral of the Risen Christ School, care of Father Tucker, Saint Elizabeth Hospice, Pink Sisters or the American Cancer Society.
Wetzel - Richard W. Sr., 62, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Services pending, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
White - Mildred "Betsy," 88, Louisville, formerly of Omaha, widow of Bill, died Friday (10/20/2000) in Papillion. Born, Louisville. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, Jack, Nehawka; daughter, Jean Mueller, Louisville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, C.P. "Bud" Ackles, Scurry, Texas.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Fusselman Wymore Marshall Funeral Chapel, Louisville. Glendale Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation: today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday, 9 a.m. until services, all at the funeral home. Memorials to family's choice.
Woolhether - Phyllis D., 69, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/18/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Monday, 9 a.m. until services, all at funeral home.
Barnes - Clarence V., 65, Scottsbluff, died Thursday (10/19/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Wyuka Cemetery. Military graveside services by Fort Riley (Kan.) honor guard. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Beal - Eunice H., 77, Guide Rock, died Friday (10/20/2000) at Superior. Born, Wetumka, Okla.
Survivors: husband, Tom; daughters, Doris Warren, Guide Rock, Dona Patterson, Pretty Prairie, Kan., Debra Klick, Attica, Kan.; sons, Ernest Evans, Sherman Evans, both Guide Rock, Darwin Evans, Grand Island, John Beal, Hutchinson, Kan.; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Howard Cross, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Larry Cole, Gerald Cole, both Hutchinson, Kan., Charlie Dean Harrell, Oklahoma; sisters, Oretha Cole, Oklahoma, Treeda Blanton, Meredith Cole, Nadine Johnson, Betty McKenna, all Hutchinson, Kan.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Guide Rock United Methodist Church. Guide Rock Cemetery. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud.
Bohaty - Charlie, 48, Wahoo, died Saturday (10/21/2000) in Omaha.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. St. Francis Cemetery. Prayer service: 7 p.m. today, followed by Knights of Columbus rosary, church. Visitation: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family.
Carlson - Shirley M., 67, Lincoln, formerly North Bend, died Thursday (10/19/2000).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Bend. Woodland Cemetery, North Bend. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, Moser Memorial Mortuary, North Bend; one hour before services, church. Memorial Services: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 33rd and J streets. Memorials to: St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Bend; Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lincoln; or Al-Anon, SE Area.
Chleboun - Don, 69, Clarkson, died Saturday (10/21/2000) in Lincoln. Born, Stanton County. Operator, Stockman's Bar.
Survivors: wife, Greta; son, Jeff, Schuyler; daughter, Bev Horn, Norfolk; stepdaughters, Linda Moore, Schuyler, Joan Kreifels, Nebraska City; stepson, Dave Koopman, San Francisco; sisters, Audrey Eisenach, Fort Wayne, Ind., Mary Jean Amick, Omaha, Shirley Chleboun, Denver; eight grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, New Zion Presbyterian Church, Clarkson. Clarkson National Cemetery. Visitation: with family 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, church. Memorials to church or family's choice. Kracl Funeral Home, Schuyler.
Cook - Esther L., 101, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born (2/1/1899), Wahoo, to Charles Avery and Emma Sarah (Lindley) Cook. Bookkeeper, Miller & Paine, 42 years; retired 1965. Member: Westminster Presbyterian Church; Thursday Morning Lecture Club. Lincoln resident since 1920.
Survivors: relatives, William and Janet Lindley, Don and Eldean Cook, Robert and Lolly Cook, Ronald and Joann Biggerstaff, all Wahoo; Jack and Mary Lindley, Omaha, Jay and Jayne Cook, Payton, Lyle and Jane McKlem, Lincoln. Preceded in death by: parents; sister, Gladys Cook; cousins.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Westminster Presbyterian Church chapel, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Visitation: 2 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church.
Diffenderfer - Virginia I., 87, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Memorial Services: 10 a.m. today, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. The Rev. Dr. Andrew McDonald. Reception following services, church. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association, Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 101, Lincoln 68512.
Eynetich - Lorraine V., 75, Grafton, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Fishcreek.
Survivors: husband, Antone; daughters, Vicky Strothkamp, Cheryl Myers, both Geneva; sisters, Harriette Todd, Omac, Wash., Elizabeth Gillespie, Lincoln; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Helena Catholic Church, Grafton. Holy Cross Cemetery, Grafton. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, church. Visitation: beginning 11:30 a.m. today, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family.
Hockamier - Libbie, 71, Clarkson, died Saturday (10/21/2000) in Columbus. Born, rural Stanton County. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Donna Adams, Omaha, Jean Hawkins, Denise Hockamier, both Lincoln; four grandchildren; brothers, Stanley Karel, Joe Karel, both Columbus, Jerry Karel, Clarkson; sisters, Emily Kratochvil, Colorado; Adaline Sedlacek, Columbus.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, New Zion Presbyterian Church, Clarkson. Clarkson National Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Miller Funeral Home, Clarkson; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family's choice.
Holle - Herbert O., 89, Marysville, Kan., formerly Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Bremen, Kan. Retired storm window maker, Highland Brothers, Lincoln.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; sons, Ronald, Morrison, Colo., Larry, Lincoln; sisters, Lowine Rengstorf, Bremen, Marlys Trentadue, Olathe, Kan.; brothers, Helmuth, Harbine; sisters, Laurena Nieman, Beatrice; Irma Ehrhardt, Marysville, Kan.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:00 am. Tuesday, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Marysville. Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Herkimer, Kan. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Kinsley Mortuary, Marysville. Memorials care of funeral home.
Hubbard - James Elbert, 60, Washington, N.C., died Friday (10/20/2000). Born (10/1/40), McDowell County, W.Va., to Henry Lane and Virgie (Jackson). Attended Davey Elementary School. Graduate, Welch (W.Va.) High School. Navy veteran. Self-employed aerial crop duster. Member: American Legion Post 15; VFW Post 2243, Kimball; North Carolina Agriculture Aviation Association.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, LaShelle Hubbard and Mike Zimmer, Syracuse, Angela Hubbard Meradith, York; son, James Patrick, Washington, N.C.; sisters, brothers-in-law, Holly Sue and Donald Cox, Hazel Green, Wis., Ginny Lou and Doug Driewer, Bradshaw; brothers, sisters-in-law, Gerald Lane and Connie, York, Thomas Lee, Memphis, Tenn.; grandchildren, Landon and Savannah Zimmer, Daniel and Brandon Meradith, Sierra and Dalton Bluhm; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by: son, Todd; daughter, Shannon Bluhm.
Memorial services were Sunday at Chapel of Hillside Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. Inurnment will be at later date, Greenwood Cemetery, York. Memorials in lieu of flowers to James Ebert Hubbard Memorial Fund, care of 657 W. Sixth St., York, NE 68467-2808.
