U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Lang - Anita E., 85, Lincoln, died Thursday (12/6/01).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. No visitation, cremation. Memorials to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. (02). Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
McMillian - Helen 83, Beatrice, died Saturday (12/8/01) in Lincoln. Born, Turkey Creek. Retired, Beatrice State Developmental Center.
Survivors: daughter, Carol Fielder, Beatrice; one grandson; sisters, Norma O'Brien, Mary Ann Grote, both Richardson, Texas, Susan Kyger, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Beatrice. Church cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Wednesday, church. No visitation. Memorial book available for signatures. Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice.
Neiderhaus - Lorraine, 83, Lincoln, died Friday (12/7/01).
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to family.
Neitzel - Marcelle "Marcie," 66, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Trinity Lutheran, 12th and H streets. Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday until 9 p.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Tabitha Hospice, Martin Lutheran Home Foundation or Trinity Lutheran Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Nutter - Charles F., 81, Lincoln, died Saturday (12/8/01).
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Second Baptist Church, 525 N. 58th St. No visitation. Memorials to church, People's City Mission or Special Olympics. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Polzin - Austin Charles, 3, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/3/01). Born, Lincoln (6/3/98) to Kurt and Kathy (Kaiser) Polzin.
Survivors: parents, Kurt and Kathy, Lincoln; brother, Alexander David Polzin; grandparents, Charles and Barbara Kaiser, York, David and Sharon Polzin, Fremont; aunts, uncles, T.J. and Kristi Schirmer, Lincoln, Kent and Jennifer Polzin, Atlanta, Ga.; cousins, Grant and Jackson Schirmer, Lincoln, Andrew and Rebecca Polzin, Atlanta.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Fr. Edwin Stander, Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: T.J. Schirmer, Mark Gilbreath, Kent Polzin, Brian Greunke. Visitation: 10 a.m. today until services, funeral home. Memorials to family. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Reha - Edward A., 67, Bellwood, died Sunday (12/9/01) in Lincoln. Born, Brainard. Mill operator, Higgins Milling Co., Schuyler.
Survivors: wife, Ethel; sons, Russell, Bellwood, Larry, Phoenix; daughter, Connie Janicek, David City; half sisters, Eldeen Kabourek, David City, Evelyn Kral, Colorado, Mary Ann Birkel, David City; six grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Bellwood. Bellwood Cemetery. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, church. Visitation: today, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Roberts Funeral Home, David City, and after 6:30 p.m., church; one hour before services Wednesday, church. Memorials to family.
Seymour - Margaret R., 90, Lincoln, died 12/1/01.
Memorial service: 4 p.m. today, Unitarian Church, 6300 A St., Lincoln (10). Cremation, no visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Lincoln Unitarian Foundation in care of the church. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Thomsen - Helen R., 59, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01). Born, Chester (2/17/42) to Henry and Leora (Kuhlmann) Heidbrink. Graduated, Chester High School, 1960. Employed, Dempster Windmill Co., Beatrice, University of Nebraska-Lincoln library, Nebraska Department of Welfare, Nebraska State Historical Society, Home Interiors, Donelley Marketing, Bryan Memorial Hospital, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Member: Messiah Lutheran Church, Lutheran Missionary Women's League, Honey-do Extension Club. Lifetime volunteer.
Survivors: husband, Roger; daughter, Lisa Thomsen, Lincoln; son, Cary Thomsen, Kansas City, Mo.; sister, brother-in-law, Henrietta and Anson Holcroft, Hermitage, Pa.; mother-in-law, Adeline Thomsen, McCook; sister-in-law, brother-in-law, Jerry and Glenna Engdahl, Columbus; brother-in-law, Lanny Thomsen, McCook; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; sister, brother-in-law, Janice and Dale Pieschke.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Messiah Lutheran Church, 1800 S. 84th St. Pastor Luther C. Biggs. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Troy Engdahl, Charles, Dennis, Russell Heidbrink, Shawn, Shane Pieschke. Honorary pallbearer: Scott Engdahl. Visitation: 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, the church. Memorials to family.
West - David F. "Dave," 74, Ashland, died Saturday (12/8/01) in Papillion. Born, New York, Iowa. Retired Western Sand and Gravel, Ashland.
Survivors: wife, Mary Lou; daughters, son-in-law, Romona Alvaro, Lincoln, Roxanne and Pat Vandeman, Ashland, Terry West and friend Bruce Anderson, Grantville, Pa.; sons, daughter-in-law, David Paul, Great Falls, Mont., DannyJo Louis and friend Deb Henriksen, Omaha, Bill and Michelle, Greenwood; brother, sister-in-law, Robert and Barbara Ann, Cheyenne, Wyo.; sisters, brothers-in-law, Bessie and Wilson LeJune, Alexandria, La., Anna Mae and Wilburt Schriener, Rosella and Mervin Breazeale, Betty Jean and Jerry Pixley, all Cheyenne, Wyo.; sister-in-law, spouse, Sharon and Don Burcham, Lincoln; brothers-in-law, spouses, Lonnie and Barb Bunnell, Firth, Larry and Dorothy McHenry, Jasper, Texas; 25 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Christian Church, Ashland. The Rev. Roy Paterik. Ashland Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. today, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family.
Woster - Alice C., 90, Plattsmouth, died Monday (12/10/01).
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Clementine and Dr. Jerry Colling, Carlsbad, Calif., Priscilla and Rev. Lonnie Diggs, Arlington, Texas, Deborah Woster, Dorothy and Don Lamson, all Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Clement.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Christian Church, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday with family greeting friends 4-8 p.m. Memorials to Cass County Historical Society, the church, or the Nebraska Humane Society. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Plattsmouth.
Bacon - Ruby Mae, 82, Lincoln, died Tuesday (12/11/01). Retired salesclerk, Miller & Paine. Active member, St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Founder, past president, local Celiac Support Group.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Ray and Mary, Blair, Boyd, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Bonita Johnsen and Ron Thomsen, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Rex and Arlene Stanley, Lincoln, Victor and Norma Stanley, Blue Rapids, Kan.; brother-in-law, Robert Rawson, Lincoln; grandchildren, Paul Precure, Teri Villines, John Bacon, Joel Bacon, Natalie Bacon, Katie Bacon, Erica Johnsen, Erin Johnsen; great-grandchildren, Haley, Ethan and Daniel.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Pastor Dan Safarik. Burial: 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sterling Cemetery, Sterling. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to church.
Behrend - Eldred Ray "Gabby," 63, Ceresco, died Monday (12/10/01).
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family.
Botts - Raymond A., 89, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01). Born, Pacific Junction, Iowa. Retired, Northwestern Metal Co.
Survivors: wife, Norma; daughter, JoAnn Davis, Las Vegas; stepsons, Randall Jones, Weeping Water, Roger Jones, Lincoln; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to noon Friday, all at funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Childs - Richard H., 80, Albuquerque, N.M., lived 45 years in Lincoln, died 12/3/01.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln. Memorials to YWCA of Lincoln or LPS Foundation.
Crone - Verna A., 89, Lincoln, formerly Beatrice, widow of John O., died Monday (12/10/01). Born near Wahoo. Graduated, Wahoo High and Luther College. Homemaker. Member, First Christian Church. Past member, BPO Does.
Survivors: son, John O. Jr., Lincoln; daughters, son-in-law, Barbara L. Crone, Deanna R. and Kenneth Lytle, all Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Paul and Kathy Lytle, Sherri and Mark Grell, all Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Benjamin, Mitchell and Bailey Lytle, Garrett and Casey Grell.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice. Evergreen Home Cemetery. Visitation: today, 8 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorial established to First Christian Church, Beatrice, with funeral home in charge.
Easton - Florence R., 93, Hebron, widow of Clinton, died Monday (12/10/01).
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Visitation: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Chester and Hebron rescue units.
Elliott - Harold C., 95, Weeping Water, died Sunday (12/9/01) in Plattsmouth. Born, Sidney, Iowa (7/14/06), to Cornelius A. and Mary Etta (Martin). After graduating from University of Northern Iowa, began working for Union Pacific Railroad, where he was able to pursue an athletic career as a runner. Later attended Creighton Law School. Married, Alberta A. Schindler (7/14/35) at Peru. After earning law degree, worked for Federal Land Bank for 40 years before turning to private law practice. Interests besides law and family were his church, First Congregational UCC, where he served as moderator. Member, fraternal organizations: Sons of American Revolution, past state president; Society of the Cincinnati, Euclid Lodge 97 Weeping Water, where he received Jordan Medal as 70-year member. Admiral of Great Navy of Nebraska. Weeping Water School Board of Education.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard and Gloria Elliott, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Maribelle and Donald Douglas Appleby, Minneapolis; daughter-in-law, Evelyn Elliott, Stockton, Calif.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Alberta; son, Don.
Memorial Services: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, First Congregational Church, Weeping Water. Private interment, Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials to Nebraska Masonic Home, Euclid Lodge 97, church or charity of choice. Hammons Family Funeral Services, Weeping Water.
Fiedler - Stephanie L., 32, Scottsdale, Ariz., formerly Lincoln, died Monday (12/10/01).
Mass of Christian burial: 2 p.m. Friday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today; 10 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Friday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Vigil service: 7 p.m. today, funeral home. Family suggests Mass offerings or memorials to American Cancer Society or donor's favorite charity.
Fuhrer - Florence L., 87, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine St. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church (03). Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Gearhart - Betty Catherine, 80, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, Southwood Lutheran Church, 5511 S. 27th St. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials to church or Capital University. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Gilbert - Patrick, 29, Ashland, died Sunday (12/9/01), rural Gretna as result of automobile accident.
Services: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Ashland. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to family. Marcy Mortuary, Ashland.
Harrison - Nina B., 90, Seward, widow of George, died Tuesday (12/11/01).
Services pending, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Havranek - Lois May, 69, Lincoln, died Wednesday (12/12/01). Born, Ericson (2/11/32) to John B. and Alma C. (Woolery) Tiff. Attended Banner, Eastside and Midvale schools in Garfield County and Ericson High School, Wheeler County.
Survivors: brothers, Charles Tiff, Harold Tiff, both of Everett, Wash., Roy Tiff, Kearney; nieces and nephews; many friends. Preceded in death by husband, Ed; parents; brother, Jack Tiff; sisters Betty Burson, Joy Seidel.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Father Paul Rutten. Burial, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. until services Saturday, all at funeral home. Memorials to donor's favorite charity.
Heeren - Blanche F., 86, Crete, died Wednesday (12/12/01).
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Jim and Donna, Dorchester; daughter, Mary Ann McComas, Indianapolis; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Ralph; parents; grandson, Michael; brother, Frank.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dorchestor United Methodist Church. Dorchester Cemetery. Visitation: 2-5 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, both at Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete; one hour before services, church.
Hoffmann - J. Max, 84, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01).
Memorial Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 17th and Lake streets. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. No viewing. Memorials to church.
Hornby - Leona E. Huenink, 92, Lincoln, died Monday (12/10/01) at Waverly.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bennet Community Church, 350 Monroe St., Bennet. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church in Bennet, NE 68317; or Bennet Senior Center.
Hubka - Roy F., 85, Lincoln, died Tuesday (12/4/01).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, 2723 N. 50th St.. Memorials to Alzheimer's Foundation in care of Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Huntington - Judith Kay, 59, Lincoln, died Monday (12/10/01). Born, Liberty (12/11/41) to Chester and Vera (Goodridge) Huntington. Member, St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Susan and Reid Curtis, Milford, LeAnne and Marc Tatro, Enid, Okla.; brothers, sister-in-law, Jack Huntington, South Bend, Ind., Lawrence and Elsie Huntington, Wymore; sisters, brother-in-law, Patricia and Richard Stake, Las Vegas, Mildred Pogue, Wichita, Kan., Betty Huntington, Emily Huntington, both Oakland, Calif.; grandchildren, Tyler Wehrbein, Jessica Tatro, both Enid, Okla.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Eugene Huntington; sister, Frances McCarty.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 84th Street and Pioneers Boulevard. The Rev. Daniel Safarik.Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to American Cancer Society, Suite 500, 5733 S. 34th St. (16); or Capitol Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. (02). Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Hutchison - Cecil F. "Cy," 87, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01)
Graveside services and burial: 2 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Pallbearers: Kerry Scott, Mark Scott, Brett Swartz, Dan Smith, Gary Yakel, Greg Hutchison. Visitation: today until 1 p.m., Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
