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U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current

Roth - Lester, 89, Friend, died Saturday (4/28/2001). Born (1/24/12), rural Milford. Farmer; avid fisherman. Member, Friend Christian Assembly Church. Former member, Beth-El Mennonite Church, Milford.
Survivors: wife, Ollie; daughter, Delverna, Cambridge, Iowa; daughter-in-law, Anne, Friend; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by: parents; son, Lee; brothers, Amos, Alvin, Arthur Roth; sisters, Clara Weiss, Sadie Hostetler.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Friend Christian Assembly Church. Andrew Cemetery, Friend. Visitation: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church.

Ruwe - May H., 89, Seal Beach, Calif., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (4/22/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Twin Cities University, 2025 E. River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Scholes - Mona B., 95, Lincoln, widow of Walter M., died Friday (4/27/2001).
No services or visitation. Private burial: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha. Memorials to Nebraska Human Resources Research Foundation, Room 38, 501 Stadium Drive, Lincoln 68588-0205. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.

Shaw - Evelyn, 62, Lincoln, widow of Darrell, died Tuesday (4/24/2001).
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation. No viewing. Memorials to family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.

Stuhr - Robert F., 85, Utica, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Utica. Visitation: 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, Volzke Mortuary, Seward; 10:30 a.m. Tuesday until services, church.

Svoboda - Emanuel L. "Manny," 68, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/26/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. today, Saint Patrick's Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill Ave. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorial to family. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.

VanHoutan - Roxy Verl Sr., 84, Republican City, died Wednesday (4/25/2001) in Alma.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. today, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Republican City. Cremation. No visitation. Private inurnment at later date. Banta-Torrey Funeral Home, Alma.

Vesely - Victor Sr., 89, Wilber, died Saturday (4/28/2001). Born (6/25/11), farm northwest of Wilber. Married (10/15/34), Libbie A. Homolka, Fairbury. Farmer; retired 1974. Operated lawn service. Member: ZCBJ Lodge Saline Center; Knights of Pythias. Former member: Brush Creek Sokol; Farmers Union.
Survivors: children, Maryln and Vern Keiser, Lincoln, Victor D. Vesely Jr., Lemitar, N.M., Dennis Vesely, Seward, Gerald and Carolyn Vesely, Des Moines, Iowa; sisters, Helen Drevo, Delores Kennedy, both Crete, Grace Kolman, Morrowville, Kan.; brothers-in-law, Jerry Horacek, Wilber, Darwin Hoover, Beatrice; 11 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; eight stepgreat-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents, Frank and Agnes (Slepicka); wife; brother, Joe; sisters, Irma Horacek, Arliene Hoover.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Pastor Glatha Rathjen. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to family, care of funeral home.

Wanser - Sheila, 86, O'Neill, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: Tuesday, St. Patrick's Church, O'Neill. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, Beglin's Mortuary, O'Neill.

Weber - George E., 80, Lawrence, Kan., formerly Falls City, widower of Charlotte Rholene (Eickhoff), died Friday (4/27/2001). Born, Falls City. WWII Navy veteran; Army veteran.
Survivors: sons, John, Topeka, Kan., Cory, Lawrence; daughter, Bonnie Worthington, Overland Park, Kan.; half sisters, Wilma Otto, Berlin, Wis., Mary Johnson, Pat Parsley, Dorothy Weber, Ann Langford, all Harrison, Ariz.; half brother, Jim, Chicago; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dorr Funeral Home, Falls City. Silver Creek Cemetery, Falls City. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home.

Werner - Phyllis A., 72, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001). Born (3/11/29), Burwell, to Orville and Blanche (Harrod) Petersen. Homemaker; farmer's wife. Member: Lutheran Memorial, Syracuse; Extension Club, 15 years; Extension Board. 4-H leader.
Survivors: daughter, Judy Lee Souder, Bellevue; sons, daughters-in-law, William Harold and Kim, Lincoln, Dale Allen and Janet, Syracuse; grandchildren, Robyn, George Werner, Ray, Robert, Ryan, Randy Souder; cousin, Wanda Larson, Burwell. Preceded in death by: parents; husband, Harold.
Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pastor Mary Grundman. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Friendship Home, P.O. Box 30268, Lincoln 68503.

Wittrock - Esther A., 88, Deshler, formerly Davenport, widow of Ernest, died Sunday (4/29/2001).
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Leonard & Joyce, Waverly; stepson, daughter-in-law, Raymond and Jeanette Wittrock, Waverly; four grandsons; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, brother-in-law, Alvina and George Pubanz, Twin Falls, Idaho, Verna Thomilson, Sedona, Ariz.; other relatives.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Davenport. The Rev. John Cotton. Church cemetery. Visitation: 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Urbauer-Price Funeral Home, Davenport; two hours before services, church. Memorials to church or Parkview Haven Nursing Home, Deshler.

Anderson - Keith A., 60, Haltom City, Texas, died Thursday (4/26/2001) after an extended illness.
Survivors: wife, Sharon; children, Michael Anderson, Louisiana, Kathy De La Cruz, Cindy Onofre, both San Antonio, Patty Swift, Garland, Texas, Victoria Anderson, Dallas, Lisbeth D. Anderson, at home; stepchildren; mother, Pauline Feigion, Seward; sister, Pat Urbanek, Seward; brothers, Wayne, Branford, Conn., Larry, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; nieces; nephews.
Private services at later date. Mount Olivet Funeral Home, Haltom City.

Armstrong - Lawrence "Pud," 81, Lincoln, formerly Filley, died Friday (4/27/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 8 a.m. until services, mortuary. Memorials to family, care of mortuary. Condolences may be e-mailed to info@harmanwrightmortuary.com.

Aspegren - Hugo A., 85, Lincoln, died Monday (4/30/2001). Born, Lincoln (8/1/15). Owner, Independent Lumber and Coal Co. Member, St. Paul United Methodist Church; Optimists; Elks.
Survivors: dear friend and companion, Helen Balderson, Lincoln; nephews, spouses, John and Virginia Skold, Lincoln, Jim and Pam Nennemann, Percival, Iowa, Don Williams, Bob Williams, both of Lincoln.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Pastor Armin Vogt. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, until services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family for high school scholarship funds for Lincoln High and Hamburg High School, Hamburg, Iowa.

Bergquist - Bruce Alan, 73, Scottsdale, Ariz., died Friday (4/27/2001). Born, Hastings (4/20/28).
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Peter, Steve and Mindy, Tom; grandchildren, Kolby, Madeline and Henry Bergquist.
Memorial service: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, The Crossroads, 1845 E. Ocotillo St., Phoenix, AZ. Messinger Indian School Mortuary, Scottsdale.

Bishay - Rawia, 52, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 950 N. 63rd St. Wake: 7 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St. Memorials to any of the churches Rawia has been associated with.

Black - Robert Verner, 90, Lincoln, died Monday (4/30/2001). Born, Denver (7/31/10) to Peter and Florence (Thompson) Black. Retired warehouse foreman manager, General Tobacco, 15 years. World War II and Korean War Air Force veteran, China, Burma, India theater. Lifetime member, American Legion Post 3. Member, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, deacon and active church member.
Survivors: special friend, Ruth Nunn, Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, Russell L., Mexico, N.Y., William V. and Doris, Fulton, N.Y.; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by wife, Alice; parents; brother, Donald; sister, Lois.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Pat Reid. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 2 p.m. Wednesday until services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers and cards to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 8300 East Pointe Road (06).

Cote - Betty A., 56, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/26/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to Humane Society or Rolling Acres.

Feaster - Bessie M. (Olsen), 91, Lincoln, died 4/22/01.
Private services were held. Memorials to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, AZ 85745, in memory of Bessie.

Flessner - Michael J., 44, Monroe, Ore., died Thursday, (4/26/2001). Born, Nebraska City. Crop consultant, agriculture.
Survivors: wife, Theresa; children, Logan and Samuel Flessner, both Monroe; parents, Merlin and Carolyn, Burr; brother, James, Altoon, Kan.; sister, Debra Sears, Burr; nieces.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Burr. Wilcox Cemetery, rural Burr. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family's choice.

Gates - Gladys Jean, 78, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church or Alzheimer's Association.

Haley - LaVerne Walter "Spanky," 69, Plattsmouth, died Friday (4/27/2001). Born, Plattsmouth. Retired auto mechanic, Lyman Richey Sand & Gravel and Bryant Motors, Plattsmouth. Served, U.S. Air Force, Korea.
Survivors: son, Wayne, Plattsmouth; daughters, Tammy Nelson, Kennodale, Texas, Mary Shchan, Bellevue; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brother, Dewitt T. II, Nodaway, Iowa; sister, Patricia Paben, St. Peter, Minn.; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to family's choice.

Heier - Charles R., 78, Syracuse, died Monday (4/30/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Murdock (10/20/22) to William and Ethel (Tower) Heier.
Survivors: wife, Betty; son, James, Omaha; daughter, Nancy Graham, Lincoln; four grandsons; brother, Larry, Hallam; numerous relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Evelyn Johnson; brother, Clarence; nephew, Jerry Johnson.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Maurice Pierce. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Tim Heier, Leroy Heier, Larry Roeber, Lester Roeber, George Thiel, Albert Thiel Jr. Visitation: Wednesday, with family greeting friends 5-7 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association.

Hohl - Sigrid E., 79, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001). Customer service representative, Lincoln Telephone Co.
Survivors: brother, Wincent Ornsved, Nybro, Sweden; nephew, Bruce Franson, Newburyport, Mass.; great-niece; great-nephew.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Graveside service: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today; 8 a.m. until services Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society.

Kissinger - Irma L. (Atkinson), 77, Glenvil, died Friday (4/27/2001). Born near Almena, Kan. With husband, farmed near Glenvil.
Survivors: husband, Raymond; sons, Stephen, Craig, both Glenvil; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren;
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Glenvil. Glenvil Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings; one hour before services, church. Memorial in lieu of flowers to the church or family's choice.

Kraehnke - E. Fern (Bohmont), 89, Jefferson, Wis., died Saturday (4/28/2001). Born, Lincoln (2/19/12) to John and Alice (Meier) Bohmont. Graduated, high school, 1929. Married, Ralph Knox, 1932. Piano player, Ralph Knox Dance Band. They also farmed near Lincoln; active with 4-H. In 1960 moved to Wisconsin to be near children. Married Ewald Kraehnke, 1968. Member, Immanuel United Methodist Church, Jefferson, church choir. Excellent cook, sewed clothes for family, created arts and crafts, wrote poetry, created floral arrangements, raised beautiful flowers, knew name of every plant. Enjoyed crossword puzzles.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Judith and Paul Lins, Jefferson; son, daughter-in-law, Rodney and Shirley Knox, Fort Atkinson, Wis.; stepdaughter, Shirley Kottwitz of Jefferson; grandchildren, spouses, Carma and Bill Hoffman, Bryce and Kay Knox, Linda and Dave Schmidt, Crystal Ahlstedt, Stacy and Dianne Knox, Todd and Bev Knox, Lance and Sharon Knox; stepgrandchildren, spouses, Ron and Donna Kraehnke, Ralph and Joyce Kraehnke; 16 great-grandchildren; five stepgreat-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends. Preceded in death by stepsons, Harold and Stanley Kraehnke; stepson-in-law, Harvey Kottwitz; brothers, Allen, John, Floyd, Earl, Gilbert and Glen Bohmont; sisters, May Holly, Hattie Gordon, Myrtle Obermeier, Laura Brandt, Nellie Asbury, Ollie Simon and her husbands Ralph and Ewald; close friend, George Trachte.
Graveside Services: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Ward Cemetery, Oakland, Wis. The Rev. James Rivers. Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home, Jefferson, Wis.

Lagoni - Gladys E., 80, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to Tabitha Home Health Care.

Luebke - Roland Carl, 59, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001). Member, Trinity Lutheran Church, Walton; Lutheran Laymen's League; NRA. Past member, Lincoln Continentals; American Legion, Palmyra. Served, U.S. Army.
Survivors: wife, Rosemary; sons, daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Sherri, Douglas, John D., Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Christine Luebke and Driss Elghannaz, Boston; grandchildren, Erik Luebke, Megan Luebke; brothers, Robert, Gilbert, both Bennet; sisters, Myrna Heckman, Doris Luebke, both Lincoln, Vera Overbeck, Firth, Paulette Kamprath, Memphis, Tenn.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Dorothy.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 162nd Street and Old Cheney Road. The Rev. Merlin Holtzen. Church cemetery. Pallbearers: Harry Chaffin, John Lechliter, Mervin Meyer, Adolf O'Borny, Daniel Oehlert, Jed Oehlert. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to family.

U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current

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