U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Strasheim - Jake, 90, Arvada, Colo., died Wednesday (2/21/2001). Born, Lincoln. Former resident, Norfolk. Tavern owner.
Survivors: wife, Fern; son, Dwayne, Hastings; daughters, Pam Coulter, Castle Rock, Colo., Cindy Coates, Gilbert, Ariz.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m., Saturday, Horan-McConaty Funeral Home, Lakewood, Colo. Cremation following services. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, mortuary.
Strough - Willis E. "Bud," 76, Lincoln, died Monday (2/19/2001) in Omaha.
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Visitation: today until services, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Habitat for Humanity, 2412 N St., 68510.
Viele - George A., 87, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, rural Lincoln, (12/20/13) to Gus and Mary (Reed). Farmer. Graduate, Waverly High School. Avid card player; resident of Haven Manor, Havelock.
Survivors: brother-in-law, Victor Taylor, Culver City, Calif.; niece, Vicki Darkens, Culver City, Calif.; one grandniece; two grandnephews; cousins and friends. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Julia Taylor.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Visitation: beginning Sunday, noon until service. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Warren - Louise S., 92, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001).
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Wilkes - Donald C., 59, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/21/2001).
Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Father Robert Tucker. All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Ill. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: after 10 a.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Allen - Connie J., 63, Lincoln, died Friday (2/23/2001). Born, Nebraska City (8/9/37), to Lester F. and Mae L. (Martin) Graham. Graduate, Nebraska City High School and Lincoln School of Commerce. Member, Capital City Christian Church. Active in "Stitchers and Rippers" sewing group. Homemaker and day-care provider. She will be remembered by the many children whose lives she touched.
Survivors: husband, Robert K.; daughters, son-in-law, Peggy Mutchie, Lincoln, Betty and Mark Brownfield, Farragut, Iowa; son, LeRoy Allen, Lincoln; grandchildren, Jared Mutchie and Savannah Brownfield; brother, sister-in-law, Benny and Carolyn Graham, Orlando, Fla.; sister-in-law, Grace Graham, Nebraska City; sister, Karen Morgan, Flower Mound, Texas; brother, sister-in-law, Greg and Barbara Graham, Fort Collins, Colo.; nieces and nephews; other family and friends. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Lester J. Graham.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Capital City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege, Lincoln (05). Bill Thornton, Senior Minister officiating. Cremation following services with inurnment at Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 7 p.m.-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church.
Arrigo - Sam J., 82, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Former manager, Bakers Shoe Stores, Downtown and Gateway. WWII Army Veteran and P.O.W. Member, St. Joseph's Catholic Church; Christopher Columbus Society; American Legion Post 3.
Survivors: wife, Vicky; sons, daughters-in-law, Joe and Jeanine, Kettering, Ohio, Ron and Sheri, Fort Collins, Colo., John, Helena, Mont.; daughters, sons-in-law, Kathy and Jerry Merritt, Virginia Beach, Va., Patty and John Valinch, Sacramento, Calif., Marilyn and Chuck Schmidt, Davey, Kris and John Scheer, Vicki and Michael Valaika, all of Lincoln; grandchildren, Dave, James, Jeff, Melissa, Angela, Sarah, Laurie, Joe, Vanessa, Adam, Tyler, Angela, Savannah, Laurel, Logan, Paige, Drew; two great-granddaughters; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th St. Father Andrew Menke. Rosary: 5 p.m. Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: David Merritt, Joe Schmidt, Adam and Tyler Scheer, Roger Vanek, Ernie Arrigo. Visitation: after noon today, funeral home. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth's Hospice.
Benker - Harold O., 83, Lincoln, died Friday (2/23/2001). Born, rural Rosemont. Retired finish carpenter. WWII Army Veteran. Life Member, VFW Post 131, Lincoln. Member, Deshler American Legion Post 352, Messiah Lutheran Church, Lincoln.
Survivors: wife, Joan; daughters, sons-in-law, Lynn and Richard Pomajzl, Beatrice, Christine and Douglas Wismer, Lincoln; mother-in-law, Pauline Meng, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Gustov and Annetta Benker, Lakeland, Fla., Reinhold and Alfred "Dutch" Benker, Deshler; sisters, brothers-in-law, Leona and Myron Seacrest, Davenport, Darleen and Frank Miller, Hebron; Christine Hiebert, Berlin, N.J.; brother-in-law, Dean Buehler, McPherson, Kan.; granddaughters, Kelly and Brian Graham, Lincoln, Carrie Pomajzl, Beatrice; grandsons, Jeff Oakeson, Lincoln, Eric Pomajzl, Beatrice; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Messiah Lutheran Church with graveside services following at 3 p.m., St. Peter Lutheran Cemetery, Deshler. Military Rites by Fort Riley. Honorary pallbearers: Pete Becker, Jeff Oakeson, Eric Pomajzl, Mike and Shawn Thumann, George Lamphere, Don Lutzi, Gayle Tweeton. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family's choice. Aspen Mortuary, Inc., 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Dorenbach - E.P., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (2/23/2001). Born (10/30/19) Lincoln, to Henry and Catherine (English) Dorenbach. Retired farmer. 1939 graduate, Lincoln High School. WWII veteran of the U.S. Army as a platoon sergeant. Awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, American Defense Service Ribbon, Combat Infantry Badge, Expert Marksman Combat Medal. Served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe.
Survivors: wife, Virgina (Zipp), Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Cathy and Sam Rosenlof, Lincoln, Joan and Jack Webster, Malcolm; sister, Mary Klaus, Bedford, Texas; grandsons, spouses, Jack, Jr. and Krista Webster, Zach and Dawn Whalen, Sean and Deborah Webster, Ben and Chris Webster; four great-grandchildren.
Private graveside services at Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Jack Webster, Jr., Zach Whalen, Sean Webster, Ben Webster, Chris Webster, Jason Vculek. No visitation. Memorials to donor's choice. Full Military Rites provided by the Honor Guard of Fort Riley, Kan. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Elting - Alana R., 5, rural Hebron, died Wednesday (2/21/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Lutheran Church (Friedesau), rural Hebron. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Deshler Memorial Funeral Home, Deshler. Casket closed. Memorial has been established.
Ferebee - Douglas C., 64, Lincoln, died Friday (2/23/2001).
Services pending. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Kramer - LaVerne Leo, 70, Tulsa, Okla., died Tuesday (2/20/2001). Born, rural Cook (1/18/31). Attended Crab Orchard School, Crab Orchard. Farmed, Johnson and Gage counties. Former Harley-Davidson dealer, Beatrice and Lincoln in the 60s and early 70s. Semi-retired in Tulsa 20 years ago, but continued repairing and riding motorcycles.
Survivors: wife, Delorris; daughters, Alice Ridgley, Crab Orchard, LuAnn Prall, Houston, Kim Helmick, Beatrice; eight grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; sisters, brothers-in-law, Alberta and Arlie Little, Loretta and Marvin Kunc, all Crab Orchard; former wife, Aleda Kramer, Beatrice. Preceded in death by parents, Samuel and Mabel Kramer; daughter, Karla Kramer; son-in-law, Brandon Ridgley; infant sister, Mary Ione; brothers, Dale and Marvin.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Sterling. Sterling Cemetery. Visitation: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, church.
Makovicka - Rita, 39, Lincoln, formerly York, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, York (9/2/61) to Francis and Frances (Mazour) Makovicka. 1979 graduate, York High School, where she was a member of the Girls State Championship Basketball team in 1977 and 1979. Recognized as the Female Athlete of the Century by the York News-Times. Attended the University of Wyoming with a basketball scholarship and was MVP at the Alaska Shoot-Out and an All-American Basketball player. After graduation she was assistant volleyball coach at Western Illinois University and later taught and coached at the Harvard High School in Nebraska. Joined the Lincoln Fire Department in October 1993. Named Firefighter of the Year in 1999. Unit Performance Award recipient, September 1997 and February 2000. Chairperson of the Minority Recruitment Committee for the Lincoln Fire Department. Member, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, York. Firefighter and EMT with the Lincoln Fire Department.
Survivors: mother, Frances Makovicka, York; brothers, sisters-in-law, George, Raymond and Betty, Ronald and Debbie, all York, Leon and Judy, Fulton, Mo., Robert and Rebecca, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; sisters, brothers-in-law, Jean Farley, Mary and Geoff Gregg, all York, Jane and Lynn deKoning, Burchard, Theresa and Marvin Hall, Norfolk; special friend Marsha Rupert, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Anita Makovicka, Orchard; many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Proceded in death by father; brothers, Leo and Bernard; sister, Cecelia.
Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Firefighters Union Hall, 241 Victory Lane, Lincoln. Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, York. The Rev. Leo Sieker. Rosary: 7 p.m. Monday, Metz Mortuary, York. St. Joseph's Cemetery, York. Pallbearers: Dean Staberg, Mike Clements, Dale Wojtasek, Mark Linke, Ron Hassebroek, Scott Pearson, Eric Jones, James Riley, Shawn Podraza, Shawn Mahler. Memorials to the family.
Maseman - Donald W., 69, Omaha, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, Lincoln (6/5/31).
Survivors: wife, JoAnn; father, Fred; daughters, son-in-law, Vickie and Robert Glesman, Papillion, Cynthia Julian, Omaha; stepdaughters, son-in-law, Robin Lindley, Omaha, Emilee and Al Tello, Irvine, Calif.; grandchildren, Tiffany, Michelle, Alyse, Alexis, Emilee, Max and Nelson. Preceded in death by mother, Clara Maseman; sister, Barbara Hardegree.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Monday, John A. Gentleman Westside Chapel Mortuary, Omaha. Visitation: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, mortuary, with family. Memorials to Living Faith United Methodist Church, Omaha.
Mittan - Verna M., 78, Wahoo, formerly Beatrice, widow of Kenneth, died Friday (2/23/2001). Born, Lincoln. Farmed with husband.
Survivors: sons, Fred, Wahoo, Don, Beatrice; daughters, Charlot Robinson, Lake Matthews, Calif., Sharon Clark, Aurora, Colo., Debra Kelsey, Columbus; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice. Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday; until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to the Wahoo-Saunders County Hospice with funeral home in charge.
Otoupalik - Mildred J., 80, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, Grand Island (1/14/21). Member, Daughters of the Nile.
Survivors: husband, F. Charles; sons, daughters-in-law, Douglas and Marlene, Lincoln, Charles and Pam, Longmont, Colo., Richard Otoupalik and Dr. Susan Miller, Pensacola, Fla.; sister, brother-in-law, Frances and Dale Exstrum, Fort Morgan, Colo.; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Children or Shriners Transportation Fund.
Richards - Larry E., 52, Stromsburg, died Thursday (2/22/2001) at York. Born, Stromsburg. Electrician.
Survivors: mother, Viola Richards, Stromsburg; daughters, Shanie Krause, Colorado Springs, Colo., Kimberly Richards, Cincinnati, Christina Richards, Greeley, Colo.; brothers, Roy, Lincoln, Donald, Warrior, Ala.; sisters, Glenna Jarmin, Goodland, Kan., Jean Shockey, Lincoln, Karen Nelson, Columbus, Betty Fuehrer, San Diego, Marla Stuhr, Waco.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home, Osceola. Osceola Cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home.
Roberts - Anne J., 85, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/21/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: beginning noon today until services Monday, mortuary. Memorials to Cedars Youth Services, 620 N. 48th St., 68504.
Roth - Evelyn B., 81, widow of Herbert, Longmont, Colo., formerly Friend, died Thursday (2/21/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, United Church of Christ, Friend. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation or Friend Grange remodeling project.
Scholz - Rudolph M. "Rudy," 75, Wahoo, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, Brainard (6/28/25). WWII veteran, U.S. Army Air Force. Served, Asiatic Pacific Theater. Retired farmer.
Survivors: wife, Helen Frances (Gossman); daughter, son-in-law, Kathryn and Randal Haack, Axtell; sons, daughters-in-law, Richard and Linda, Branson, Mo., Robert, Wahoo, Ronald and Tammie, Eagle, Roger and Jennifer, Sergeant Bluffs, Iowa; grandchildren, Lee, Kris and Ryan Haack, Sarah, Natalie and Nicholas Scholz, Shelby and Sydney Scholz; sisters, brother-in-law, Albina and Cyril Kellner, Valparaiso; Helen and Phillip Kellner, Weston, Anne and Ruben Kavan, Morse Bluff; brothers, sisters-in-law, Ernest and Helen, Lincoln, John, David City, George and Shirley Scholz, Brainard; nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. Scripture Service: 7 p.m. Sunday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Sunrise North Cemetery, Wahoo. Military Rites by American Legion Post 308, Weston. Pallbearers: Richard, Ronald, Robert and Roger Scholz, Randal Ryan, Kris and Lee Haack. Memorials to St. Elizabeth Hospice of Saunders County.
Sics - Elza M., 67, Lenexa, Kan., died Thursday (2/22/2001) in Kansas City, Kan. Born, Latvia. Dental Assistant, more than 40 years in Lincoln and Kansas. Community Volunteer. Member: Overland Park Lutheran Church; Choir; Lenexa Historical Society.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Imants and Lisa, Clarinda, Iowa, Aivars and Heather, Overland Park, Eriks and Kristi, Bakersfield, Calif.; grandsons, Alexander and Theodore; granddaughters, Samantha, Jennifer and Erica; brother, Janis Treijs, Lincoln; sister Ina Grinbergs, Lincoln; Preceded in death by husband, Uldis Sics (1987); parents.
Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3300 C St. Pastor Vitauts Grinvalds. Wyuka Cemetery. Pallbearers: Imants Sics, Eriks Sics, Ivars Grinbergs, Janis Grinbergs, Janis Treijs Jr., Alvars Sics. Honorary pallbearers: Janis Treijs, Juris Grinbergs. Visitation: beginning Monday until noon Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church.
Sitzman - Opal M., 83, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, Upland (10/15/17). Member: St. Marys Catholic Church; Altar Society; Pink Sisters; Germans from Russia.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Thomas Sitzman and Jean Munhall, Robert and Robyn, all Omaha; grandchildren, spouses, Dan and Anna Sitzman, Ruth Sitzman, Darin Munhall, all Omaha, Ann Sitzman, Dallas, Chad Sitzman, Ithaca, N.Y., Shelley and Brian Bresnahan, Cameron Park, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Bradley and Natalie Bresnahan, Anna Kate Sitzman; sister, brother-in-law, Noella and Willard Koch, Upland; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore; parents, William and Alma Boudreau.
Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Marys Catholic Church. Fr. Paul Witt. Calvary Cemetery, Lincoln. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday all at funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Germans from Russia.
Skillett - Edwin J., 87, Nebraska City, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born (7/16/13). Retired farmer.
Survivors: wife, Emma; daughters, Norma Vogel, Nebraska City, Darlene McCauley, Richland Center, Wis.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Mabel Rains, Nebraska City; other relatives and friends.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Chapel, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m. until services Monday, funeral Home. Memorials to First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, Nebraska City.
Straeb - Mary C., 73, Plattsmouth, died Monday (2/19/2001). Born (2/28/27). Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Jeannette Louderback, Plattsmouth, Mary Smith, Tomball, Texas; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home Chapel, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. No visitation. Memorials to Plattsmouth Manor or Hospice of Tabitha.
Viele - George A., 87, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, rural Lincoln, (12/20/13) to Gus and Mary (Reed). Farmer. Graduate, Waverly High School. Avid card player; resident of Haven Manor, Havelock.
Survivors: brother-in-law, Victor Taylor, Culver City, Calif.; niece, Vicki Darkens, Culver City, Calif.; one grand-niece; two grand-nephews; cousins and friends. Preceded in death by parents; sister-in-law, Julia Taylor.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. The Rev. Doug Delhay. Visitation: beginning noon Sunday until service. Memorials to Haven Manor Havelock, 6330 Platte Ave., Lincoln 68507. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Warren - Louise S., 92, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001). Born, Beach City, Ohio (1/13/09) to Edward and Lucy (Stahl) Hansen. Member, Blessed Sacrament Parish.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, James E. and Sharon, Stephen G. and Sheila, all Cedar Creek; grandchildren, spouses, Kirk Warren, Glenda Warren, Jay and Shawna Wells, all Lincoln, Philip and Diana Warren, Westminster, Colo., Jeff and Sasha Leach, Cedar Creek; Brad Cundall, Omaha, Kirk and Rondi Cundall, Los Angeles; great-grandchildren, Bryon, Jake, Erika, Brett, Cody, Sidney, Garrett; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Eugene L. Warren; sister, Elizabeth Stump; grandson, Brett Warren.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Blessed Sacrament Parish, 1720 Lake St. Father John Sullivan. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Monday, parish. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to parish. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Wilkes - Donald C., 59, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/21/2001).
Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. today, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Visitation: after 10 a.m. Friday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to family.
Allen - Connie J., 63, Lincoln, died Friday (2/23/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Capital City Christian Church, 7800 Holdrege, Lincoln (05). Cremation following services with inurnment at Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church.
Arrigo - Sam J., 82, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/22/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th St. Rosary: 5 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: until services, funeral home. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth's Hospice.
Bauman - Verna, 73, Falls City, died Friday (2/23/2001) at Topeka, Kan. Born, Dawson.
Survivors: sons, Ed, Falls City, Danny, Randy, both Topeka; daughters, Marvel Roland, Lincoln, Barbara Heaton, Falls City, Tina Nievel, Topeka; sisters, Minnie Kuker, Topeka, Arlene Rogers, Falls City; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dorr Funeral Home Chapel, Falls City. Steele Cemetery, Falls City. Family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Memorials to family choice.
Bell - JoAnn, 68, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/24/2001).
Services pending. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
