U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Hill - James R. Sr., 84, York, died Sunday (10/22/2000). Born, Denver, Mo. Retired farmer. WWII Army veteran.
Survivors: son, James R. Jr., Bellevue; two grandsons; brothers, Dean, Felt Mills, N.Y., John, Martinsville, Mo.; sisters, Luella Gillmore, Young Wood, Pa., Nelda Groom, Crane, Mo.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Metz Mortuary, York. Mound Prairie Cemetery, near Goehner. Visitation: beginning Thursday, mortuary.
Hoard - Esther Elizabeth, 77, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Omaha. School bus attendant. Member, Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Survivors: brother, John Reed Sr.; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Services: 11 a.m Thursday, Mount Zion Baptist Church, 3301 N. 56th St. Wyuka. Visitation: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church.
Hubbard - James Elbert, 60, Washington, N.C., died Friday (10/20/2000).
Memorial services were Sunday at Chapel of Hillside Funeral Home, Washington, N.C. Inurnment 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.
Johnson - Elsie, 90, Lincoln, died Monday (10/23/2000).
Services pending, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Lewis - J.S. "Sam," 91, Daykin, died Saturday (10/21/2000) in Lincoln. Born (4/28/09), Shubert, to Daniel and Effie Mae (Lundy) Lewis. President, American Dairy Association of Nebraska. WWII Navy veteran. Appointed by Gov. Victor Anderson to Norris Public Power District, 1955; member, NPPD board of directors.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Shari and Larry Blevins, Lincoln, Jean and Gerald Kopp, Jonesboro, Ga.; son, John, Rock Island, Ill.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Opal Lauer, Boulder, Colo. Preceded in death by: parents; wife, Dorothy (Stainbrook); three brothers; three sisters.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Daykin. Pastor Sally Ruggia-Hayden. Eureka Cemetery, Daykin. Memorials to church or cemetery. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Loth - George J., 85, Beatrice, died Sunday (10/22/2000). Born (4/14/15) near Plymouth. Retired, Dempster Manufacturing, 1941-80. Married (4/13/39) Ruth Stahl; she preceded him in death (10/18/58). Married (12/30/61) Barbara Suttle Hinel. Golden Eagle member, FOE Aerie 531.
Survivors: wife, Barbara; daughter, son-in-law, Linda and John Nies, Littleton, Colo.; sons, daughters-in-law, Les and Linda, Lyle and Diane, all Lincoln; stepsons, spouses, Brian Hinel and Ann Lindstrom, Wichita, Kan.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Elmer "Mike" and Lillian, Beatrice.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice. Chaplain Jean Scribner. Prairie Home Cemetery, Diller. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m. Wednesday until services, mortuary. Memorials care of mortuary.
Lott - Ruth M., 91, York, widow of Bryan, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Omaha. Bookkeeper, office manager in husband's veterinary practice.
Survivors: sons, David Peter, Tremont, Ill., John Bryan, York; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Lewis Funeral Home, York. Greenwood Cemetery, York. Visitation: beginning 9 a.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to Baptist Congregational Church, York.
McKenney - James, 78, Auburn, died Monday (10/23/2000). Lifelong farmer. Army veteran.
Survivors: wife, Mary; sisters, Glenna Sanders, Doris Knipe, both Auburn; nieces; nephew.
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sheridan Cemetery, west of Auburn. No viewing. Guest book: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Hemmingson Funeral Home, Auburn. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Auburn Rescue Squad or Salvation Army.
Moore - Eldene N., 77, Friend, widow of Richard A., died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Friend United Methodist Church. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Naber - Bernice Marie (Muchow) Wittmack, 82, Grand Island, died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Peace Lutheran Church, Grand Island. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, with family 6-9 p.m., Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home, Grand Island. Memorials to church or Alzheimer's Association.
Neil - Norval V., 84, Lexington, died Saturday (10/21/2000) in Lincoln. Born, Davenport, Fla. Farmer. Retired employee, Wal-Mart. WWII Army veteran.
Survivors: wife, Charlotte; sons, Steve, Lexington, David, Lafayette, Ind., Andrew, Lincoln; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Lexington. Burial prior to services, Fairview Cemetery, Cozad. Visitation: 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. today, Reynolds-Love Funeral Home, Lexington. Memorials to church, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, American Diabetes Association or donor's choice.
Nitzel - Oscar A., 93, Crete, died Saturday (10/21/2000) in Crete.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Congregational United Church of Christ (corrected church), Hallam. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Crete Hospital Long-term Care Unit. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Parker - Evelyn M., 85, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St. Pallbearers: Delbert Bollinger, Mark Hurt, Chuck Cromer, Dan Hevelone, Jerry Martin, Joel McClary. Memorials in lieu of flowers to church. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Peyton - Norma D., 88, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/19/2000).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. Meet before services at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.. Visitation: 9 a.m. today until services, funeral home.
Retchless - Frank W., 84, Beatrice, died Sunday (10/22/2000). Born, Liberty. Farmer, west of Beatrice; employee, Lutheran Hospital, Petersen's, BSDC. Army veteran.
Survivors: wife, Edith; daughters, Sally Jo Retchless, Mary Witulski, both Beatrice; granddaughter, Amanda Witulski; sister, Myrtle Swanson; Blue Springs; nieces, nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Beatrice. Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church elevator fund, care of Joe and Carol Arpke.
Schwartz - Adolph, 86, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/22/2000). Born (1/22/14), Lincoln, to Conrad and Markaretha (Rider). Former employee, Railroad Express. Member, Christ United Methodist Church.
Survivors: wife, Louise; daughter-in-law, Mary Lou and Harold Noble, Seattle; daughter-in-law, Nancy Schwartz, Sioux Falls, S.D.; grandchildren, spouses, David and Melissa Noble, Cheri and Ron Filion, Scott and Tammie Noble, Doug and Debbie Schwartz, Patti and David Beine, Mike and Tina Schwartz, Matt and Darci Schwartz; brother, sister-in-law, Conrad and Erma, Lincoln; sister, Dottie Horton, Laramie, Wyo. Preceded in death by son, Jack; parents; brothers, Herman, Al; sister, Dorthy.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Jay Vetter. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. Wednesday until services, funeral home. Memorials to Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St. (10).
Seeley - Lee, 84, Fairbury, widower of Betty, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Princeton. Communication lineman, Rock Island Railroad.
Survivors: sons, Alan, Jansen, Steve, Alliance, Rick, Steele City; daughter, Deb Orth, Aurora; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 11 a.m. today, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Cremation. Memorials to family's choice.
Sheffield - Caroline I., 90, Lincoln, died Friday (10/20/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 8 a.m. today until services, funeral home. Memorials to favorite charity.
Sisel - Rose Marie, 73, Lincoln, died Friday (10/20/2000). Born at home near Ulysses (12/28/26) to Edward E. and Marie (Coufal) Rech. Attended school, District 81.
Survivors: sons, Myron, Douglas, both Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Betty and Ken Brawner, Bakersfield, Calif.; grandson, spouse, Brian and Anne Irons, Salinas, Calif.; brother-in-law, Francis Karpisek, Lincoln; nieces; nephews; cousins. Preceded in death by husband, William D.; son, Russell; sister, Darlene Karpisek; parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Father Joseph Finn. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. Friday until services, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Smith - Neil M., 79, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born (11/1/20), Red Cloud. Retired finish carpenter, Stauss Brothers Construction, Joe Hampton Construction. Army Air Force veteran. Member, American Legion Post 3, Northeast Community Church.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; sons, daughters-in-law, Steve and Linda, Lincoln, Rick and Celeste, St. Louis; daughter, son-in-law, Lida and John Rose, Omaha; grandchildren, Matthew and Katy, Eagle, Patrick, Ceresco; four stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandsons; sister-in-law, Bertie Smith, Jacksonville, Fla.; nephew, Clyde Smith, Aiken, S.C.; cousins.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Northeast Community Church. The Rev. Thomas Gunther. Private interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials in lieu of flowers, care of family.
Stine - Phillip R., 93, Lincoln, died Monday (10/23/2000). Born (2/20/07), Lincoln. Former owner, Reeds of Lincoln furniture store. WWII Army Air Force veteran. Member, Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
Survivors: nieces, Louise Springer, Roberta Crable, both Lincoln; great-nieces; great-nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, Louis and Hinda Stine; brothers, Isadore Jack, Abe, Ike; sisters, Mollie, Sarah, Anna, Etta, Nina; nephew, S.D. Goodman; niece, Esther Schneider.
Graveside Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Carmel Cemetery. Rabbi Stanley Rosenbaum. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Swanson - Wayne J., 58, Staplehurst, died Sunday (10/22/2000).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Memorials to donor's choice, care of family.
Traeger - Lydia E., 82, Fairbury, died Monday (10/23/2000). Born, Gladstone. Teacher.
Survivors: husband, Marvin.; sisters, Doris Achtemeier, Fairbury, Lois Houser, Hebron; nieces; nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice.
Vanderbeek - Edwina M., 90, Firth, died Monday (10/23/2000). Born, Weehawken, N.J. Former teacher.
Private family services. Cremation. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Vanderslice - Dorothy H., 97, Lincoln, widow of Carl D. "Van," died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: noon today until services, mortuary. Memorials to: Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children, Fremont; or PEO Home, Beatrice.
Vrbka - Rose M., 94, David City, died Saturday (10/21/2000).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Wake: 7:30 p.m. today, followed by PCCW rosary, church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. today, Knott Funeral Home, David City. Memorials to family.
Wakefield - Laverne E. "Gene," 61, Lincoln, died Friday (10/20/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Memorials to: Cathedral of the Risen Christ School, care of Father Tucker; Saint Elizabeth Hospice; Pink Sisters; or American Cancer Society. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Wetzel - Richard W. Sr., 62, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/21/2000). Born, Myrtle, Mo. (6/10/38) to Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Wetzel. Cattle broker.
Survivors: wife, Sondra Lee; children, Rhonda, Melody, Bobby, Mark, Connie Lee, Kellie Sue, Charles and Richard Jr.; grandchildren, Mark, Amanda Kay, Jeffrey Scott, Jennifer Lynn, Cooper Jax and Michael; brothers, sister-in-law, James and Lola Wetzel, West Plains, Mo., Loren Wetzel, Salem, Ark.; sisters, brothers-in-law, Glenda and Lehman Adkinson, West Plains, Mo., Ina Lee, Salem, Ark., Betty and Ken Ingle, Marysville, Calif., Lucy Smith, Springfield, Mo., Donna Offutt, Woodland, Calif. Preceded in death by: parents; infant sister, Lola.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday. Roper & Sons Havelock Mortuary, 6037 Havelock Ave. Wyuka.
Zimmerman - James Edward "Jim," 66, Ottumwa, Iowa, died 10/14/00 in Corning, Iowa. Born (10/17/34), Seward, to Milo and Aretha. Married Gloria Howe, 11/19/88, Albia, Iowa. Truck driver, 51 years, many companies including Dickey Transport, Iowa.
Survivors: wife, Gloria; sons, Kenny Sawyer, Danny Kunkle; stepson, wife, George and Michaela Fox; daughters, Robin Armstrong, Carla Pearson; stepdaughter, Dawana Dalby; nine grandchildren; brothers, Raymond, Irving, Texas, Jack, Milford, Richard, Austin, Texas; sister, Hazel Kirkpatrick, York. Preceded in death by: parents; grandparents; niece; nephew.
Services were held Alexander John Funeral Home, Ottumwa. The Rev. Grover Branson. Cremation. Memorials to family, 149 N. Willard, Ottumwa, IA 51501.
