U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-CurrentLydia Johnson, 94
Died: Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Scribner
Lydia was born November 27, 1914 at Scribner Nebraska to Otto and Louisa 'Dames' Baumann. She was baptized December 13, 1914 by Pastor Nierman and confirmed April 1, 1928 by Pastor Val Kern. Lydia was raised and educated in Scribner; she attended rural school District 25 and Trinity Parochial School. She lived in Scribner most of her life. Lydia was a homemaker and assisted her parents. Lydia was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and currently was a member of United Lutheran Church in Scribner. She has been a resident of the Scribner Good Samaritan Center since 1992.
Lydia married Francis Johnson on December 27, 1953 in rural Scribner. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1978. In addition to her husband Lydia was preceded by a daughter and son, three brothers and one sister.
Survivors:
Sister – Freida Herbolsheimer of Scribner
nieces, nephews and cousins
The prayer service will be 2pm on Friday (April 24) in the chapel at the Scribner Good Samaritan Center. Burial will be in the Scribner Cemetery. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery and the Scribner Rescue Squad. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the Good Samaritan Center.
Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Wendell Fairbanks, 78
HASTINGS - Hastings resident, Dr. Wendell Fairbanks, 78, went to the Great Hunting Grounds in the sky May 17, 2016.
Wendell was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Hastings to Lyle and Merna (Haskins) Fairbanks. At a young age he lost his mother during childbirth. His father eventually remarried and Wendell gained a new lifelong mother, Mary (Flurry). Wendell spent most of his childhood on the farm in Wood River where he learned the value of hard work and a love of nature. He graduated from Wood River High School, NE Wesleyan University, and received his MD from the University of NE Medical center.
He married Sarah Sue Hinds on Aug. 23, 1959, in Grand Island. From this marriage three daughters were born, Wendelyn Sue, Nancy Jane and Linda Jo. They lived in Omaha, Auburn, Alliance and Hastings. Doc was a partner in the Auburn Clinic and the Alliance Medical Center. Wendell also mentored many young medical students through the years as part of the University of Nebraska Medical center preceptorship program. In the Army National Guard, Wendell served as first lieutenant in the Medical Corps. After retiring from medicine, he created his own real estate company, which enabled families to own their own home.
Black Powder Rendezvous were an important part in the young family’s life. Staying in tipis, wearing buckskin clothes and competing in muzzle loading rifle matches allowed him to escape the pressures of his medical career. Hunting and Fishing were his passions and he made sure to pass these along to his grandchildren. Wendell served as team physician for and competed with the United States Shooting Team. In fact he tied for first place in the World Cup match in Australia. Wendell and Sarah enjoyed traveling to many different countries.
He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, Four Rivers Shooting Club and a lifetime member of the NRA.
Wendell is survived by his wife Sarah of Hastings, daughters, Wendelyn “Sue” Fairbanks of Stillwater, Okla., Nancy Fairbanks of Grand Island, and Linda (Glenn) Billings of Woodward, Okla., six grandchildren, Kasey Grim of Colorado, Jake Grim of Grand Island, Luke Billings, Sarah Billings and Abby Billings, all of Woodward, Katie Fairbanks of Stillwater. Two sisters, Deloris (Gene) Teachworth Robb and and Sharon Camp, one brother, Bill (Pat) Fairbanks and, his mother, Mary Fairbanks and many nieces, nephews and special friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lyle Fairbanks, mother Merna Haskins and sister, Barbara (Fairbanks) Bruce.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Grace United Methodist Church, Hastings with Rev. Nita Hinds Park and Rev. Dr. Lee Wigert officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery, Hastings. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday, May 20, at the Apfel Funeral Home, Hastings. Apfel Funeral Home, Hastings, is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family from www.apfelfuneralhome.com.
Memorials may be given to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Foundation to support the public Outdoor Education Expo in Nebraska parks or the Food For Thought Program in Hastings.
Lorene M. "Boots" Anderson, 82
Died: Friday, April 24, 2009, in Scribner
Lorene was born to Henry and Mayme 'Paulson' Richter on March 20, 1927 in the family home near Nickerson. When 'Boots' was a baby, her older step-brothers and sisters always liked the booties she wore, so from that, came the name 'Boots' as so many know her. She was raised in the Nickerson/Fremont area and graduated from Fremont High School.
On August 7, 1946, Lorene Richter was married in Marysville, Kansas to Jack R. 'Deanie' Anderson, and they had celebrataed their 60th Anniversity a few months before his death. He was a field engineer for the Gates Rubber Co. Lorene 'Boots' was a homemaker. Her husband retired early so they could enjoy their grandsons and travel.
She was a member of the First Congregational Church, UCC, and the Rosedale Club (made up of members from the area south of Nickerson near Rosedale Road).
She was preceded in death by her husband Jack on January 15, 2007, her parents, 2 sisters Mildred and Margaret Richter, 5 brothers Howard Richter, Hubert Richter, Leo Richter, Roland Muller,and Bennett Smith.
Survivors: 2 sons – Greg and wife Nancy Anderson of Calhoun, Georgia
Mark and wife Debra Anderson of Sweeny, Texas
2 grandsons – Cody and Craig Anderson
nieces and nephews
The funeral service will be Wednesday (April 29, 2009) 10:30am in the First Congregational Church, UCC with the Rev. Terri Akkerman officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Fremont Area Medical Center Hospice.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Tuesday (April 28th) from 1 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Harriett Phipps 88
MULLEN - Harriett Marie (Simonson) Phipps, 88, passed away May 8, 2016, at Pioneer Memorial Rest Home, where she spent the last two weeks of her life battling cancer. Harriett was the seventh child born to Carl and June (Kemp) Simonson in their homestead northwest of Mullen on Jan. 26, 1928.
Dr. Lyman H. Heine Jr., 68
Died: Sunday, April 19, 2009, in Fresno, California
Born in Fremont on June 18th, 1940 to Lyman H. Heine M.D. and Ceola E. Heine, he graduated from Fremont High School in 1958, earned his bachelor of arts degree in political science and English from Johns Hopkins University and his masters and doctorate in political science from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Heine taught at Fresno State University from 1968 until his retirement in 2004, specializing in European studies and international relations. He was chairman of the department from 1977 to 1979, was elected and served as Chairman of the Academic Senate of the Fresno campus and represented CSUF on many statewide committees, including the Statewide Academic Senate.
In 1987, Dr. Heine was appointed by California Governor, George Deukmejian to a two-year term on the Board of Trustees of the California State University System. He was only the second faculty member to serve as trustee and was reappointed to a second term.
Although active in the organizational aspects of higher education, his primary interest was in teaching his students and increasing their awareness of the larger world. He served as Director of the California State International Programs for the Scandinavian countries in Uppsala, Sweden and was instrumental in establishing the London Semester program at CSUF, traveling with the students and helping them understand European politics and culture. He was respected and beloved by students and faculty alike.
He was a kind and loving husband to his wife, Ardis, whom he married in 1966 and who survives him. Together they shared many wonderful experiences. He is also survived by his brother Edward and wife Monika of Munich, Germany; their son Benjamin of Berlin; sister-in-law Jani Stukas and husband Hercules of Minneapolis; their son Nicolas of London, England and mother-in-law Marie Feye of Columbus, Nebraska.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 4th at 2p.m.at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont with private graveside services in Hooper. The family requests that donations be made to a charity in lieu of flowers.
Edgar Erickson, 91
ALLIANCE - Edgar Joseph Erickson, 91, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2016, at Box Butte General Hospital.
He was born Nov. 10, 1924, at Nekoma, North Dakota to Jacob and Agnes (Novacek) Erickson. Edgar enjoyed the pursuits of youth, but matured quickly when in 1943 he enlisted and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. In later years he would tell of the devastation he witnessed during his service. He longed for peace, so he could return back home to marry and start a family with his special girl, then Helen Dietz.
Ed returned back to Nekoma, N.D., in 1946 and married Helen on June 1, 1950, in Nekoma. From that point, Ed and Helen moved around a lot with stops in North Dakota, Illinois and Nebraska. Ed’s first job out of the military was as an electrician; he later found a home in Alliance serving the booming railroad industry.
He enjoyed the good things in life: spending time with his growing family, calling bingo for his hometown Catholic Church; outdoor recreation, and visiting with his many friends. He also believed in paying it forward by recycling and volunteering in his community. The devastation of war never left his memory, and he did all he could to provide a better future for his community and family. Ed lived out his retirement years in his Alliance home with his beloved Helen, and received daily visits from daughter, Carol and grandson Keldrin.
Ed was an amazing person, father, and friend and had a shining soul. His energetic, positive attitude toward everything life handed to him was an inspiration to family and friends. His spirit will live on in each and every one of the people he was in contact with. Next time you see geese fly by, go fishing, and hunting or for a walk, think of Edgar.
Ed is survived by his wife, Helen Erickson, his daughter, Carol Krohe of Alliance, his three sons, Gary (Meredith) Erickson of Alliance, Mark Erickson of Keystone, S.D. and Keith (Jamie) Erickson of Moore, Okla., his grandchildren, Kalin Krohe, Keldrin Krohe, Ava Erickson, Brilynn Erickson, Jason Erickson, Ryan Erickson, Crystal Erickson, Shae Erickson, Erik (Erin) Erickson, Murphy Erickson, Justin Erickson and 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Frances Kartes of Duluth, Minn. and his brother, Olaf (Verna) Erickson of Towner, N.D.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Pam Erickson, his brother, Jacob (Marie) Erickson, his sister, Margaret (Ray) Heck and his brother-in-law, Dick Kartes.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Father John Kakkuzhiyil officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 1-7 p.m. at the Bates-Gould Funeral Home.
Elizabeth Y. Mulliken, 68
Died: Thursday, April 30, 2009, in Fremont
She was born April 9, 1941 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, the eldest of three daughters born to Calvin and Elizabeth Yost. She was graduated with a B.A. from Ursinus College in Collegeville, Pennsylvania; with an M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and with a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. She married Jerry Mulliken of Nickerson in June of 1968, and lived in a home they built themselves on the family farm south of Nickerson.
She taught English at Midland Lutheran College, worked in academic administration, including a period as Academic Dean at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, and recently retired as executive director of the Fremont Area Community Foundation.
Betsy was an enthusiastic traveler and spent many vacations in Italy with Jerry and their friends, as well as numerous trips throughout the United States. In recent years she was an avid birder.
She was a member of Rotary International and the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union. She valued the many friends she made in the local academic community, as well through her work with the Fremont Area Community Foundation and with the Nebraska amateur and professional ornithologists.
Survivors include her husband Jerry, sister and brother-in-law Ellen and Bill Matten of State College, Pennsylvania, sister and brother-in-law Susan and Roland Bergner of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, mother-in-law Nellie Mulliken of Nickerson, brother-in-law Jack and wife Pamela Mulliken of Nickerson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Elizabeth Yost of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and her father-in-law Alan Mulliken of Nickerson.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Monday (May 4, 2009) at the First Congregational Church, UCC, in Fremont, Nebraska, preceded by a private graveside service in Fremont. There is no public visitation.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the Fremont Area Community Foundation, 605 N. Broad St., Fremont, Nebraska, in lieu of flowers. Ludvigsen Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
