U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Vrbka - Joseph A., 79, Utica, died Saturday (4/14/2001).
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Utica. Visitation: noon to 8:30 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Rosary: 7 p.m. Tuesday, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of the family.
Wilson - Buddy, 70, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/14/2001).
Services pending. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Zajic - Francis J. "Frank", 85, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/14/2001). Born, Omaha (9/12/15) to John Joseph and Emily (Hermansky) Zajic. Retired owner and pharmacist, Bradfield Drug, 31 years. 1937 graduate, Creighton University College of Pharmacy. Member, Cathedral of the Risen Christ; Lincoln Lodge 80, BPOE; Green Fez; Creighton Alumni Association.
Survivors: daughter, Carol Ann Knight, Minneapolis; sons, daughter-in-law, William John, Denver, Richard John and Kathryn, Long Beach, Calif.; grandchildren, Julie and Lisa Friedman, twins Micah and Miriah Zajic, Shaw and Aerie Zajic. Preceded in death by parents; wife, Elizabeth.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary Chapel, 4300 O St. The Rev. Fr. Edwin Stander. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon Tuesday until services Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to Creighton University College of Pharmacy, 2500 California Plaza, Omaha 68178.
Banerjee - Dr. Mihir Ranjan, 74, White Bear Township, Minn., died Saturday (4/7/2001).
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nebraska Room, Clifford Hardin Nebraska Center for Continuing Education, 33rd and Holdrege streets. Memorials to: School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; or Alzheimer's Association Research Foundation.
Berg - Ervin F., 79, Sterling, died Tuesday (4/17/2001) in Tecumseh.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. John Lutheran Church, Sterling. Family prayer service: 10:15 a.m., church basement. Visitation: one hour before services Friday, church. Memorials to family's choice with Shannon and Erma Hazen in charge. Zink-Fox Funeral Home, Sterling.
Brown - Larry O., 59, Fremont, formerly Wymore, died Tuesday (4/17/2001). Born, Delphos, Kan. Football coach and teacher; ended career as recruiting coordinator, defensive coordinator, Dana College, Blair. Former assistant coach, Peru State College.
Survivors: wife, Joan; son, Charles "Brad," Gretna; daughter, Shannon Hansen, Fremont; five grandchildren.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home, Wymore. No viewing or visitation. Memorial established.
Bryan - Richard J. "Dick," 72, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/17/2001).
Services: 3 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: today, 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to American Heart Association of Nebraska, 3624 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68131, or American Cancer Society, 7441 O St., Suite 104, Lincoln (10).
Cundiff - Helen G., 83, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/18/2001).
Services at later date. No visitation. Memorials to donor's favorite charity. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Downing - Gene, 77, Bee, died Monday (4/16/2001).
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Remembrance book signing: today, 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to donor's choice, care of family.
Evans - Barbara, 54, Lincoln, died Dec. 22, 2000.
Celebration of Life: 2 p.m. Sunday, Wyuka Cemetery Stables, 3600 O St. Friends are invited to come and share stories. Parade following, led by Northeast High Marching Band, to graveside for inurnment.
Harris - Violet M., 91, Lincoln, widow of James A., died Tuesday (4/17/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: today, 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to Book of Memory, Room 200, 215 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68508.
Hellerich - Sylvia A. (Johnson), 86, Ceresco, died Tuesday (4/17/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco. Memorials to Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund c/o 245 N. 27th St., Lincoln 68503; or church. Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.
Johnson - Marie I., 87, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/17/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to Rebekah's Lodge.
Kaeding - Sandra L., 60, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/18/2001).
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Fairview Cemetery. Memorials to family.
Lake - Margaret A., 73, Carrollton, Mo., died Wednesday (4/18/2001). Retired, Marshall State Hospital.
Survivors: husband, Lawrence V.; children, Gerald V. Lake, Norfolk, Va., Kenneth E. Lake, Sedalia, Mo., Janet A. Lake, Lincoln, Brenda S. Buery, Shawnee, Kan., L. Darrin Lake, Carrollton; sister, Theo C. Brownfield, Kansas City, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandsons.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Carrollton First Baptist Church. Van Horn Cemetery, Carrollton. Visitation: 7-8:30 p.m. today, Gibson Funeral Home, Carrollton. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Carrollton Public Library or American Brain Tumor Association, 2720 River Road, Des Plaines, IA 60018.
Lembke - Harriet Jane, 91, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/17/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Tabitha Chapel, 4720 Randolph St. Pallbearers: Jeff Lembke, Jerry Lembke, Ron Taylor, Don Kuskie, William Goodyear, Howard McKinney. Visitation: today until 11 a.m. Saturday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, Tabitha Chapel. Memorials to Tabitha Health Care Centers, 4720 Randolph St. (10); or Warren United Methodist Church, 1205 N. 45th St. (03).
Long - Pamelia N., 79, formerly Kearney, died Wednesday (4/18/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Columbus. Clerical staff, graduate school office, University of Nebraska at Kearney. Admiral, Nebraska Navy.
Survivors: son, Mark Long, Eagle; daughters, Lana Stickney, Kearney, Natalie Walter, Omaha; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; brother, Dale Nelson, Columbus; sister, Helen Raetz, North Platte. Preceded in death by husbands, David Peppler and Paul H. Long.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Kearney. Kearney Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials to church or Daughters of the American Revolution. Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary, Kearney.
Lutzi - Amelia, 93, Lincoln, died Monday (4/16/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Christ Lutheran Church. Memorials to church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
March - Christopher John, stillborn infant son of Ron and Angie (Rinne) March, Lincoln, born at rest April 12.
Survivors: parents; grandparents, Ron and Darlene March, Barneston, Larry and Jeanne Rinne, Pawnee City; great-grandparents, Everett and Nola Rinne, Pawnee City, Harold Inglis, Falls City; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation. Memorials in care of family.
Nilsen - Ruth LaVerne, 78, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/19/2001). Born, Battle Creek (11/12/23) to Hobert and Clara (Ruegge) Tiedgen.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Janis Foral, Jen'e and Dave Christiansen, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Kylee Foral, Graham Foral, Kelsey Christiansen, Hayley Christiansen, all Lincoln; nieces; nephews.
No services. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials care of family for grandchildren's college funds. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Podlesak - Mary E., 93, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/18/2001). Member, Cathedral of the Risen Christ Church and Altar Society, Pink Sisters Auxiliary.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Kathy and Robert Bridges, Syracuse; grandchildren, Mary Bridges, James Bridges, Robert W. Bridges, Anne Marie Schiltz, all Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Christopher, Angela, Benjamin, Michael, Emily and Rebecca Schiltz, Ava Bridges, all Lincoln; nieces, Sharon McNeal, Maryann Jackson, both Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, Tony and Anna Schmidt; husband, Dr. James; one sister; one brother.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Monsignor James Dawson. Private family burial. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Pink Sisters or Catholic Social Services.
Provorse - Macie E., 76, widow of Glenn, Denver, died Saturday (4/7/2001). Born, near Milford (5/30/24) to Harry and Eliza (Knerr) Anderson. Graduate, Milford High School. Married (6/21/47) in Goehner. Member: Women of the Moose; Elks; Eagles; VFW; AARP.
Survivors: sisters, brother-in-law, Avis Kemper, Las Vegas, Eileen and Reuben Kemper, Seward; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband; brothers, Clifford, Merle, Ivan, Johnnie, Gerald, Duane and Keith Anderson.
Memorial services pending in Denver. Memorials may be sent to West Blue Church, 144 Bemis Drive, Seward; or Salvation Army. Crist Mortuary, Boulder, Colo.
Riley - William T. Jr., 72, Lincoln, died Monday (4/16/2001). Land improvement contractor. Member, Land Improvement Contractor Association.
Survivors: wife, Mary; stepchildren, spouses, Debbie Varon, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., Denise and Dr. Gary Lothrop, Crete, Denee and Gregg Davidson, Plano, Texas, Dawn and Greg Fogarty, Avon, Colo.; grandchildren, John, Tyler and Sarah Lothrop, Morgan and Matthew Varon, Shauna and Brett Davidson; brothers, sister-in-law, Joseph and Mary Ann, Omaha, Michael, Las Vegas; sisters, Catherine Schrepf, Lincoln, Rita Hopkins, Bryn Mawr, Pa., Mary Riley, Omaha; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Bruce.
Services; 11 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Committal: 9:30 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Dr. Gary Lothrop, Gregg Davidson, John Lothrop, Greg Fogarty, Tyler Lothrop, Matthew Varon, Brett Davidson. Memorials to family.
Scholine - Patrick Steven, 43, Grafton, died Wednesday (4/18/2001) in York. Born, Des Moines, Iowa. Employed, West Brothers, Fairmont. Former co-owner, farm dealership.
Survivors: sister, Bernice Fuehrer, Grafton; brother, Timothy A., Eugene, Ore.; five nieces; one nephew. Preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Johanna (Hill).
Services: 4 p.m. today, Evangelical Free Church, Geneva. Santiago Cemetery, Mitchellville, Iowa. Metz Mortuary, York.
Swolek - Leo J., 92, Columbus, widower of Veronica, died Wednesday (4/18/2001). Born, Columbus. Retired maintenance supervisor, Nebraska Department of Roads.
Survivors: daughter, Virginia Fischer, Lincoln; sons, Fr. Richard, Omaha, Laurin, Columbus.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Anthony Catholic Church, Columbus. St. Bonaventure Cemetery, Columbus. Visitation: after 3 p.m. today; 8-9:30 a.m. Saturday, McKown Funeral Home, Columbus. Vigil: 7 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to church.
VanLaningham - Dorothy, 63, Gretna, died Wednesday (4/18/2001) in Omaha. Born, Omaha. Former owner/operator, Carriage House Restaurant, Clatonia. Attended Assembly of God Church, Beatrice, before moving to Gretna.
Survivors: husband, Leonard; daughter, son-in-law, Donna and Dave Wand, Gretna; sons, daughters-in-law, Russ and Deb Andersen, Hickman, Bob and Trini Andersen, Papillion; stepdaughters, spouses, JoAnn and Larry Vlasak, Wilber, Karen and Ron Shestak, Crete; stepson, spouse, Gary and Tammy VanLaningham, Wilber; grandchildren, Brandon and Briana Andersen, Ryan Slepicka, Justin, Austin, Nicole and Nick Andersen; stepgrandchildren, Rob and Dawn Stimple, Miranda and Amber Shestak, Kristy Vlasak, Katelyn and Samantha VanLaningham; stepgreat-grandchildren, Nathan and Lynee Stimple; sisters, brothers-in-law, Connie and Zeke Koenig, Beaver Lake, Theresa and Dennis Hamann, Sandpoint, Idaho; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, John and Ethel (Marcoe) Schmitz; daughter, Debbie Horacek.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday (4/25), Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice. The Rev. David Bigley. Clatonia Cemetery. No visitation. Register book for signatures: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; 8 a.m. until services Wednesday, mortuary. Memorial established c/o mortuary.
Youngs - Elmer O. Sr., 81, Fairbury, died Wednesday (4/18/2001). Born, Syracuse, N.Y. Retired painter.
Survivors: sons, Earl, John, both Fairbury, Elmer Jr., Hardy; daughter, June Chesser, Fairbury; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon today until services, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Banerjee - Dr. Mihir Ranjan, 74, White Bear Township, Minn., died April 7.
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nebraska Room, Clifford Hardin Nebraska Center for Continuing Education, 33rd and Holdrege streets. Memorials to: School of Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; or Alzheimer's Association Research Foundation.
Bauman - Betty T., 72, Lincoln, widow of William F., died Thursday (4/19/2001). Born, Lincoln (8/19/28) to Fred E. and Erma M. (Simon) Thieman. Registered nurse, Veterans Administration Hospital, Virginia. Member: Christ United Methodist Church; Toastmasters International; Bible Study Group, church; Lincoln Literacy Program; Betty's from Nebraska. Attended, Southwood Lutheran Church. Taught English. Involved in Widowed Persons Services; facilitated Grief Recovery Program. Enjoyed bridge groups, exercise groups.
Survivors: daughter, Julie Anne Bauman, Roanoke, Va.; son, Joseph F.; aunt, Grace Simon, Lincoln; close cousins, Verlene Hohbein, Beatrice, Judy McBride, Florida; cousins; friends. Preceded in death by husband; parents; aunts; uncles.
Services: 3 p.m. Sunday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Michael McMurtry. Graveside service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Post Cemetery, West Point, N.Y. Visitation: noon today until services, mortuary. Memorials to Widowed Persons Service, Room 241, 129 N. 10th St.
Bryan - Florence, 79, Burchard, widow of Merlin W., died Thursday (4/19/2001). Born, San Antonio. Retired LPN, Saint Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Mo., Lakeside Hospital, Omaha.
Survivors: son, Placido "Pete," Springfield, Mo.; daughter, Helda, Honda, Texas; stepdaughter, Betty Johns, Clinton, Ind.; sisters, Martha Maus, West Columbia, Texas, Mary Ruth Smith, Stockton, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Burchard United Methodist Church. Burchard Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Pawnee City.
