U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Word - Ethel "Della," 95, Lincoln, formerly Hopkinsville, Ky., died Thursday (4/5/2001). Born, Trigg County, Ky., (9/21/05) to George William and Florence Ivy (Stewart) Fuller. Retired telephone operator and clerk, Bell South telephone company. Member, First Baptist Church, Hopkinsville, Ky.
Survivors: daughters, Corinne A. Foster, Lincoln, Mae F. Press, Show Low, Ariz.; son, Roy L. Word, Jr., Fairfield, Calif.; sister, Edith Martin, Louisville, Ky.; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother; six sisters; grandson.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Maddux-Fuqua-Hinton Funeral Home, Hopkinsville, Ky. Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville. Memorials to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital; St. Anthony's Alzheimer's Unit, 5401 South St.; First Baptist Church, Hopkinsville, Ky. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Wright - Aaron E. "Gene," 58, Bellevue, died Tuesday (4/3/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Bellevue Memorial Funeral Chapel. Memorials to Bellevue Public School Foundation, 2009 Franklin St., Bellevue, NE 68005; or Quality Living Inc., 6404 N. 70th Plaza, Omaha, NE 68104.
Banerjee - Dr. Mihir Ranjan, 74, White Bear Township, Minn., died Saturday (4/7/2001), after a lifetime of research dedicated to the understanding of cancer biology. Emeritus Professor of Biological Sciences, UNL. Devoted mentor and colleague to countless students and scientists. The pursuit of knowledge was his greatest joy.
Survivors: wife, Sreela; daughters, Anuradha, Devjani; sons-in-law, William McFarland, Eric Stevens; brother, sister-in-law, Saumitra and Nasima Banerjee; nieces, Mitali and Shonali Banerjee; granddaughter, Shabnamsheulee McFarland; numerous relatives in India, including mother, Prabhabati Banerjee; sisters, Sandhya Mukherjee, Manju Banerjee, Dipti Mukherjee; numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Sunday, April 22, Nebraska Room, Clifford Hardin Nebraska Center for Continuing Education, UNL, 33rd and Holdrege. Memorials to the School of Biological Sciences at UNL or the Alzheimer's Association Research Foundation.
Bargmann - Herbert C., 79, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/11/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St. Military services by V.F.W. Post 131 and 3606. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: until services, funeral home. Memorials to church and school in lieu of flowers.
Brown - Harold Dean, 76, Ceresco, died Friday (4/13/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Wymore (7/10/24). Adopted to Charles and Genevieve (Clarke) Brown. World War II Navy veteran.
Survivors: wife, Dolores; sons, daughters-in-law, Charlie and Karen, Raymond, Eldon and Deb, Hickman, Jim and Lynda, Malcolm; daughters, son-in-law, Sharon Dunn, Lincoln, Cindy and Marc Bradley, Malcolm; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Russell Gardner, Oregon; sister, Marie Skanes, Orange, Calif. Preceded in death by parents; four brothers.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Jeff Brown, Travis Brown, Corey Brown, Reece Bradley, Billy Dunn, Trent Brown. Honorary pallbearers: grandchildren. Visitation: one hour before services. Memorials to the family.
Ekstrom - Marie Helen, 98, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/12/2001). Homemaker. Retired school teacher.
Survivors: daughters, Marion Wright, Lincoln, Corrine Powers, Las Vegas; grandchildren, Walter F. Wright III, Beth Meade, both Virginia, Corrine Boulanger, New Hampshire, Andrew Haffke, Omaha; great-grandchildren, Brenna Boulanger, T.J. Boulanger, Camaron Haffke, Alex Haffke; sisters, Adeline Vakoc, Wayne, June King, Salt Lake City. Preceded in death by husband, Paul; brothers, Dale, Clifford, Oben; sister, Agnes.
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Michael Ryan. Committal service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, West Lawn Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha Meals on Wheels.
Engle - Frank E., 75, Geneva, died Thursday (4/12/2001) in Lincoln. Born (7/11/25) to Constantin and Emma (Svehla) Engle.
Survivors: brothers, sisters-in-law, George A. and Phyllis, Harold G. and Helen, all Geneva, Willis L., Salina, Kan.; sisters, brothers-in-law, Eleanor R. and Arlan Becker, Exeter, Ruth D. and Delbert Sorge, Geneva, Anna M. and Joe Vnoucek, Friend, Mary L. and Ronald Uldrich, Milligan; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Geneva. The Rev. Jay Mitchell. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 3 p.m. Sunday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the church or Geneva Rescue Unit.
Furse - Irene, 92, Aurora, widow of Ronald R., died Thursday (4/12/2001). Born, Republic, Kan. Worker, drug store; father's grocery store.
Survivors: son, R.L. (Butch), Aurora; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; sister, Agnes Kjome, Decorah, Iowa; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Presbyterian U.C.C., Aurora. Aurora Cemetery. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Higby Mortuary, Aurora. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family through the mortuary Web site: higbymortuary.com.
Galusha - Alice Mae, 83, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/12/2001). Retired office manager, Culligan Water Service. Member, Pierce Methodist Church.
Survivors: husband, Gerald; sons, daughters-in-law, Benjamin Rex, North Carolina, Jack and Cyndy, Lincoln; Bill and Charlene, Omaha; Ron and Leann, Lincoln; sister, Mable Black, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins. Preceded in death by parents; five brothers; one sister; daughter, Gladys; son, Gerald.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Gregory Siepker, Bobby Becker, John Tucker, John Pierce, Rick Johnson, Harry Johnson. Honorary pallbearers: Bud Kouba, Don Dougherty, Ray Thompson. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today; 9-9 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m. until time of service Monday.
Gergen - Father Charles L., 78, York, died Tuesday (4/10/2001) in Kearney.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, York. Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. Monday, St. Mary's Cemetery, Shickley. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Metz Mortuary, York. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, church. Memorials in care of the family.
Hanes - Everett Eugene, 52, Weeping Water, formerly Springfield, died Thursday (4/12/2001). Born (10/1/48) to Leland and Cecelia (Bauers) Hanes. Married to Betty Wright (8/31/96). Bulk loader, Iowa Limestone, 28 years. Mayor of Weeping Water. Member, many local organizations. Served U.S. Army in Germany.
Survivors: parents; wife; son, daughter-in-law, Brad and Tara Hanes, Weeping Water; step-children, Brad and Jeannie Wright, Weeping Water, Angie Wright, Omaha; nieces, Stacy and Doug Bickford, Weeping Water, Mindy Holland and Damon Sloop, Adel, Iowa, Heather Harms, Weeping Water; nephews, Terry and Sarah Harms, Weeping Water, Marty Holland, Hamburg, Iowa; special friend, Christine Christianson, Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, Jerry Hanes, Weeping Water; sisters, brothers-in-law, Shirley and Gary Holland, Hamburg, Iowa, Betty and Ray Harms, Weeping Water; great-niece, Kearson Harms, Weeping Water; step-nieces, spouses, Carrie and Don Haveman and family, Avoca, Marsha and Steve Patton and family, Weeping Water; many friends and relatives.
Services: 4 p.m. Monday, Memorial Ballfield, Weeping Water (or First Congregational Church-UCC, Weeping Water, if weather necessitates). The Revs. James Castrolang and Larry Hammons. Oak Wood Cemetery, Weeping Water. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, with family 7-9 p.m., 9 a.m.-12 noon, Monday, all at Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Weeping Water. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Memorial Field, Weeping Water.
Hill - James J., 90, Fairmont, formerly McCool Junction, died Wednesday (4/11/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Visitation: began 1 p.m. Friday, funeral home. Memorials to Fairview Manor Auxiliary.
Holmes - Lucille, 91, Lincoln, died Monday (4/9/2001). Born, Plattsmouth (10/12/09) to B.J. and Nancy (Hume) Reynolds. Former owner, Holmes Grocery, Uni Place. Member, First United Methodist Church; Seroptimist Club; former hostess, Bethany Pantry.
Survivors: grandsons, spouse, James R. and Pamela S. Barker, Scottsbluff, Thomas L. Barker, St. Vincent; great-granddaughters, Caleigh and Carling Barker; nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Dale C. Holmes, Chandler, Ariz. Preceded in death by husband, Walter; son, James L.; parents; brothers and sisters.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary Chapel, 4300 O St. The Rev. Dr. Henry Beatty. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 11 a.m. Sunday, until services, funeral home. Memorials to the American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th St., Suite 100 (06).
Joyce - Kenneth J., 78, widower of Delores, Palm Springs, Calif., formerly Raymond, died Tuesday (4/10/2001) in Palm Springs, Calif.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Palm Springs Mortuary, Cathedral City, Calif.
Kuhns - Waldean "Dean," 72, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/12/2001). Born, Shickley (7/30/28) to Joseph E. and Emma E. (Roth). Graduate: Goshen College of Goshen, Ind., with B.S. in school administration; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, M.S. Retired elementary school principal, 30 years with Lincoln Public Schools at Dawes, Norwood Park, Park and Kahoa elementary schools; Hebron. Member: Indian Hills Community Church; National Association of Elementary School Principals; Nebraska State Association of Elementary Principals; Lincoln Elementary School Principals; Lincoln Retired School Administrators.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; daughters, sons-in-law, DeAnne and Philip Harms, Tofield, Alberta, Canada, Devonne and Markus Abebe, Beatrice; grandchildren, Shannae, Marquez, Joseph, Joshua, Malachi and Marytza Abebe, Beatrice, Keera Harms, Tofield; brother, sister-in-law, Ray and Gloria, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Helen Eichelberger, Idaho, Lois Saltzman, Lushton, JoAnn and Ray Troyer, Corry, Pa.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by three grandchildren; parents; brothers, Harold, Elbert, Donald, Kenneth, Verlin; sister, Irene Oswald.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Indian Hills Community Church, 1000 S. 84th St. Pastor Eddie Masters. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to church, Back To The Bible, 6400 Cornhusker Highway (07) or St. Elizabeth's Hearland Hospice, 245 S. 84th St., Suite 111 (10).
Larson - Robert C., 69, Wahoo, died Friday (4/13/2001). Born, west of Colon. Employed, Federal Aviation Administration, 32 years.
Survivors: wife, Sue; son, Robert, Gilbert, Ariz.; sisters, Donna Jensen, Wahoo, Phyllis Wobken, Buena Park, Calif.; two grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, First Presbyterian Church, Wahoo. Sunrise North Cemetery, Wahoo. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Monday. Masonic service, 6:30 p.m. Monday. Memorials to church. Pruss Funeral Home, Wahoo.
Lew - Bertha Mildred "Millie," 76, widow of John H., Waverly, formerly St. Louis, died Wednesday (4/11/2001).
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials in care of family.
Luken - Clarence Heye, 88, Tecumseh, died Wednesday (4/11/2001). Born, rural Filley. World War II Army veteran. Trucker for many years.
Survivors: special friend, Ethel Myers, Tecumseh; cousins.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, American Lutheran Church, Filley. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorials to American Lutheran Church and Filley Cemetery with mortuary in charge. Messages of condolence and remembrance may be e-mailed to info@harmanwrightmortuary.com and will be forwarded to the family.
Masek - Eleanor M., 82, widow of Fred G., Seward, formerly Ulysses, died Wednesday (4/11/2001).
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of family.
Matejka - Milo "Mike," 71, Friend, died Friday (4/13/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Milligan (7/1/29). Served U.S. Army, Korean Conflict. Self-employed brick layer. Member, Bricklayer Union Local 2; Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cordova; American Legion Post 183, Friend.
Survivors: wife, Donna; son, Mark, Denver; daughter, son-in-law, Mona and James Costalupes, Incline Village, Nev.; five grandchildren; two step-daughters; six step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; other relatives.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Cordova. The Rev. Rob Socks. Andrew Cemetery, Friend. Military services by American Legion Ford-Banka Post 183. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Sunday, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend; one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Friend Rescue Service, Warren Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, or American Legion Ford-Banka Post 183.
McGonigle - Clyde E., 90, Milford, died Thursday (4/12/2001). Born, Sterling, Kan. (11/27/10). Farmed. Co-owner, Mac's Cafe, Milford, 12 years.
Survivors: wife, Wilma; son, daughter-in-law, Dale and LaDean, Beaver Crossing; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Oliver and Clara, Lake Whitney, Texas; sister-in-law, Betty McGonigle, Wichita, Kan.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sisters.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Grace Missionary Church, Milford. The Revs. Andrew Petro and Frank Alexander. Pleasant View Cemetery, rural Milford. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, with family 6-8 p.m., Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford; one hour before services, church. Memorials in care of the family.
McKie - Kathryn A., 67, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/10/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. No viewing. No visitation.
Mills - Jean Lee, 82, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly Lincoln, widow of Robert Franklin, died Tuesday (4/10/2001). Born, Lincoln (4/23/18) to William and Blanche Shuler. Graduate: Havelock High School; University of Nebraska; Columbia University Graduate School of Business. Until retirement, management consultant specializing in corporate Scandinavian clients. Longtime community leader, Colorado Springs. Member, Broadmoor Community Church.
Survivors: sister, Irma Kistiakowsky, South Lincoln, Mass.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: one hour before services. Memorials to Capital Human Society.
Mitchell - June A., 86, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/11/2001).
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday, Westminister Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to church. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Olschwager - Mary (Beckley), 70, Tucson, Ariz., formerly Lincoln and Omaha, widow of Jerry, died Wednesday (4/4/2001). Born, Lincoln. Former food service employee, Gold's Department Store, Lincoln; nurse's aide, Lincoln.
Survivors: daughter, Patti Finley, Ainsworth; sons, Dennis Willman, Tucson, D.J. Brown, Grand Cane, La.; four grandchildren; brother, Jim Donahue, Omaha; mother-in-law, Mildred Walker, Lincoln.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. St. Mary & St. Patrick Cemetery, Davey. No visitation.
Riechers - Rosa S., 102, Wilber, died Thursday (4/12/2001). Born, near Clatonia (8/28/1898). Attended, Clatonia Public Schools. Baptized and confirmed, Zion Lutheran Church. Worked for father's General Store; Gold & Co., Lincoln; appointed acting postmaster, Clatonia, 1940-1941. Bookkeeper, Farmers Bank of Clatonia for many years.
Survivors: sister, Emelia K. Henke, Sanger, Calif.; nephew, Robert Hanke, Sager; sister-in-law, Adelia Riechers, Clatonia; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John G. and Margaret (Hereth) Riechers; sisters, Emma Riechers, Anita Roche; brother, Herbert Riechers; brothers-in-law, Arthur Henke, Richard Roche; niece; two nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clatonia. Pastor Steven Kahrs. Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber; Monday, church. Memorials to church.
Sasso - Dirk Anthony, 53, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/11/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. No viewing. No visitation. Memorials to Madonna.
Starr - Mary Luree, 93, Fairbury, widow of Arthur, died Wednesday (4/11/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, United Methodist Church, Fairbury. Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury; one hour prior to services, church. Memorials to family's choice.
Thompson - Keith J. Jr., 71, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/10/2001).
Services: were Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials in care of family.
Toews - John D., 88, York, died Thursday, (4/12/2001). Born, Mead, Kan. Retired carpenter, Wolvin Construction, Mead Lumber, both York.
Survivors: wife, Mildred; daughters, Evelyn Volkmer, Shickley, Martha Toews, Lincoln; son, Allen, Warrenton, Va.; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, York. Greenwood Cemetery, York. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Metz Mortuary, York. Memorials in care of the family.
