Johnny McClain Rhoades
48, Lincoln, died (9/1/04), Lincoln. Born (9/18/55) in Elwood, Mississippi to Tommy & Lessie (Demby) Rhodes.
Visitation: Monday 2-6 p.m. and Tuesday 8 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, (9/7/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th Street.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: daughters, Sheila Nix, Chicago, IL, Keisha Merchant-Karbowski, Philomath, OR, Xaveira Rhodes, Philomath, OR; son, Zhivago C. Rhodes, Philomath, OR; father, Tommy Rhodes, Chicago, IL; mother, Lessie Rhodes, Hollandale, MS. 12 Grandchildren. Brothers, Tommy Rhodes, Jr., Minneapolis, MN, Edwardo Rhodes, Ft. Wayne, IN, Henderson Claybourne, Chicago, IL; sisters, Christine Russell, Ida Stanford, Charles Ella Gardner, Betty Jean Allen, all of Chicago, IL, Paulette Williams, Nashville, TN.
James Allen Brill
63, Lincoln, died Monday (9/6/04). Born, Ogallala (2/26/41), to George and Katherine (Greeb) Brill. Retired Nebraska state trooper. Worked security in marshal's office, federal building.
Visitation: 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Thursday, and 8 a.m. until service time on Friday at the funeral home. Reception: from 3-7 p.m. Friday, at Welfare Society Hall, 1430 N. 10th St.
Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday, (9/10/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery: Graveside service: 2 p.m. MDT, Ogallala Cemetery.
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: wife, Joanne; daughters, Jodi Webster, Portland, Ore., Joey Brill, Lincoln; sons, daughter-in-law, James, Jr. and Heather Brill, Orange, Calif., John Brill, Lincoln; grandsons, Chris, Ben; granddaughters, Jasmine, Jade; sisters, brothers-in-law, Irene and Ray Nitzel, Julesburg, Colo., Dorothy and John Schutte, Ogallala; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by: parents; brother, Edward.
Melvin V. Wilkins
99, Lincoln, widower of Stella E., died Saturday (9/4/04) in Omaha. Born, Brock. Member, East Lincoln Christian Church. U.S. Navy veteran.
Visitation: No visitation.
Service: Graveside service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (9/09/04) at Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 'O' St.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: son, Darrel, Mineral Bluffs, Ga.; daughters, Helen Brown, Omaha, Vera Waldron, Lees Summit, Mo., Jan McCartney, Lincoln; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald, Omaha; nieces; nephews.
Richard W. Johnson
78, Lincoln, died Tuesday (9/7/04). Born, Beaver Crossing. Janitor.
Visitation: From 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, and from 8 a.m. until service time on Thursday at the funeral home.
Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (9/9/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery: Burial: 1 p.m. Thursday, Zastrow Cemetery, Cordova.
Memorials:
Family includes: brother, Alvin, Lincoln; sisters, Virgie Noe, Billings, Mont., Martha Haynes, Joplin, Mo., Fern Webb, Des Moines, Iowa; nieces; nephews.
Greg J. Kulwicki
30, Lincoln, died Wednesday (9/22/04) in Lincoln. Born, Lincoln (3/24/74), to James and Connie (Nelson) Kulwicki. He was a parts assembler at Community Alternatives.
Visitation: Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Monday, 8 a.m. until service, Tuesday, all at the funeral home
Service: 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, (9/28/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. with The Rev. Francis Schmidt.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday at funeral home.
Cemetery:
Memorials: Lincoln Memorial Park.
Family includes: mother, Connie Kulwicki, Lincoln; sisters, Jenny, Amy, Lincoln; aunts, uncles, Tim and Janet Nelson, Mike Nelson and Carla Peil, Bill and Lila Kulwicki, Ronnie and Lori Kulwicki, all Lincoln, Darla and Norman Wachter, Nebraska City; cousins. Preceded in death by: father, James Kulwicki.
Alta Mae Pedersen
93, Lincoln, formerly Hardy, widow of Glen, died Friday (9/24/04).
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Monday; 8-10 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, (9/28/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at funeral home.
Cemetery: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Spring Creek Cemetery, Ruskin.
Memorials: Tabitha Healthcare Center; St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hardy; or Christ Lutheran Church, Pickrell.
Marjorie P. Walvoord
86, Lincoln, formerly Firth, widow of Leo, died Saturday (9/25/04). Born, Firth (7/10/18), to Oral and Iva (Kleckner) Young. Homemaker. Member: Firth Reformed Church.
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, at Metcalf Funeral Home, Firth, Nebraka.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, (9/30/04) at Firth Reformed Church, Firth, Nebraska.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery: Holland Cemetery
Memorials: Firth Reformed Church-Missions.
Family includes: grandchildren, spouses, Troy and Renae Walvoord, Chad Walvoord and fiance, Theresa Robinson, Amber and Joshua Rumbaugh, Lincoln; great-grandson, Tyler Walvoord. Preceded in death by: parents; husband; son, Jack; infant daughter.
Russell L. Jurgens
81, of Lincoln died Saturday September 18, (9/18/04). Born December 15, 1922 in Cortland Nebraska to John and Jeanette (Littlejohn) Jurgens. Member: Faith United Methodist Church, VFW Post 131, DAV, Military order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 200, American Legion Post 280, Masonic Lodge #297, Avid Race fan, Past President Iowa/Nebraska International Printing Pressman Union.
Visitation: Wednesday from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at funeral home.
Service: 1:00 Thursday, (9/23/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th Street.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at funeral home.
Cemetery:
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: son, daughter-in-law: Larry and Vicki Jurgens of Lincoln, daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Fred Liebers of Lincoln; grandchildren, Scott and Juli Jurgens, Jodi Liebers, Jason Liebers, and Jeff Liebers; great-
grandchildren, Tiya Sumovich, Taybor Newman, C.J. Jurgens, Noa Jurgens; sister, Ann Engberg of Kentucky; sister-in-law, Pearl Jurgens of Florida; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, Gary and Myrna Heckman of Lincoln; Nieces,
Nephews, and Cousins. Preceeded in death by wife Darlie, a grandson Bret, 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Jan Schinstock
53, Lincoln, died Wednesday (9/29/04) in Lincoln. Born, April 16, 1951, to Ferdinand and Thelma (Hansen) Radenslaben. She was a professional secretary with the University of Nebraska for 30 years. Jan was past president of the University of Nebraska Office Personnel Association and a member of Outstanding Quarterly Employee. Institute of Agriculture &Natural Resources, University of Nebraska. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion auxiliaries; and First Evangelical Covenant Church.
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Metcalf Funeral Services, 245 N. 27th St., Lincoln.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, (10/4/04) at First Evangelical Covenant Church, 6040 L St.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
Cemetery: Bethlehem Covenant Cemetery, rural Waverly.
Memorials: First Evangelical Covenant Church-Youth Ministry, 6040 LSt., Lincoln 68510; or PSPStipend Fund, University of Nebraska Foundation.
Family includes: husband, Jack; daughter, Allison Marie; son, Michael Bruce; mother, Thelma Radenslaben, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Raleigh and Ruth Radenslaben, Lincoln; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father.
Sharon K. Seefeld
55, Lincoln, died Thursday (9/30/04), Lincoln, born (6/4/49) in Shenandoah, IA to Woodrow & Clara (Snyder) Fulmer. Homemaker. Member Calvary Community Church and Eastern Star Matthews Chapter 242, Ashland, NE.
Visitation: One hour prior to service at the church.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Monday, (10/4/04) at Calvary Community Church, 4400 N. First St., Lincoln.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery: Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials: Calvary Community Church, 4400 N 1st., Lincoln, Nebraska 68521.
Family includes: husband, Randy; son, David; daughter, Brenda Seefeld; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Trevor Seefeld; all of Lincoln; mother, Clara Fulmer; mother-in-law & father-in-law, Hazel & Johnny Seefeld. Preceded in
death by father, Woodrow.
Helen V. Schaefer
85, Firth, formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (10/10/04).Born, Sioux City, Iowa. Retired waitress.
Visitation:
Service: Graveside services: noon Saturday, (10/16/04) at Graceland Park Cemetery, Sioux City.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials:
Family includes: three great-nieces; four great-nephews.
Calvin Alfred Horstman
75, Lincoln, died (10/15/04), Lincoln, born (6/30/29) in Sterling to Alfred & Ruby (Nealy) Horstman. Retired Accountant. Member Bethany Christian Church.
Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th Street, Lincoln.
Service: Graveside Service: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, (10/19/04) at Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Nebraska.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials:
Family includes: sister, Jeanette Armes, Springfield, MO; sister & brother-in-law, Sherry & Bill Lambert, Rogers, AR; 5 nieces & nephews.
Jewel Allen
59, Lincoln, died Friday (11/12/04). Born, Newcastle (5/19/45), to Perry and Eleanor (Blatchford) Millie. Homemaker. Manager of convenience stores, 20 years
Visitation: 2-5 p.m. Sunday, funeral home.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, (11/15/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St., with The Rev. John R. Sullivan.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: husband, Larry; children, spouses, Colleen and Ed Doyle, Bloomingdale, Ill., Jonathon Jr. and Samara Boothe, Fremont, Clint and Theresa Boothe, Lincoln; seven grandchildren; siblings, spouses, Shirley and Carl Hansen, South Sioux City, Marianne and Royce Kollbaum, Ponca, Clayton Millie, David and Leatta Millie, John and Sue Millie, Randy and Robin Millie, all Fremont, James and Lynn Millie, Cedar Bluffs, Joy Millie, Omaha, Ed and Judy Rezac, Wahoo, Janet and Larry Ranslem, Hooper, Marsha and Larry Gutz, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Molly and Mike Anderson, Indianola, Iowa; multitude of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by parents and one infant brother.
Mercedes Annette Schell
62, Malcolm, died Sunday (9/26/04) in Lincoln. Born, Shubert(10/18/41), to Eugene and Olive (Weddle)Allemand. Retired personnel manager with Ace Hardware. Member: First Christian Church; American Quarterhorse Association; American Paint and Pinto Association. She was a much-loved mother, sister and friend. She was a very giving and special grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved horses, dancing, snowmobiling and traveling. She was a former dance teacher at Arthur Murray in Lincoln and a teacher's aide and preschool grandma at Arnold Elementary School.
Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Tuesday at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St., Lincoln.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, (9/30/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th Street, Lincoln.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials:
Family includes: son, daughter-in-law, Keith and Lisa Schell, Davey; daughter, Fanchon Schell, Malcolm; sisters, brothers-in-law, Audree and Roger Boveia, Crystal and Larry McCarthy, all of Lincoln; grandchildren, Alicia, Shawna, Benjamin, Jacob, Matthew; great-grandson, Dekin; close friend, Joanie Clemens, Omaha; nieces; and nephews; always and forever Ray Schell. Preceded in death by: parents, Eugene and Olive; daughter, Brenda Annette; sisters, Cecile, Abbie and Leonnise.
Troy D. Thierstein
37, Omaha, died Wednesday (11/24/04) in Lincoln. Born, Lincoln. Computer consultant for Hewlett Packard.
Visitation: One hour prior to services at the funeral home.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, (11/29/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: wife, Margie; son, Cole; brother, Travis Thierstein, Omaha; father, Karl Thierstein, Missouri; mother, Phyllis, Omaha; grandmother, Lucile Laughlin, Elmwood; nieces; nephews.
Amy L. Philpot
94, Lincoln, widow of Robert, died Friday (11/19/04) in Lincoln.
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Monday at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Service: Graveside Services: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, (11/23/04) at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials: To the family.
Kenneth V. Pearson
73, Ceresco, died Monday (11/22/04) in Lincoln. Retired, hog producer. Born, near Ceresco (6/27/31), to Victor and Olga (Ecklund) Pearson. Member: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco.
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th Street in Lincoln and 2-8 p.m. Friday, at Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco; one hour prior to services at the church.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, (11/27/04) at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2001 South 11th Street, Lincoln.
Family Gathering:
Cemetery:
Memorials: Nebraska Stroke Foundatiion.
Survivors: wife, Marlene; daughters, sons-in-law, Shelly and James Husbands, York, Janice and Michael Lawrence, Underwood, Iowa; stepchildren, Heather Weers, Portsmouth, Va., Heidi Miele, Las Vegas, Keith Freadhoff, Celebration,Fla., Beth Yearly, Kevin Freadhoff, both Tucson, Ariz.; six grandchildren; sister, brother-in-law, Helen and Ralph Carlson, Glendale,Ariz. Preceded in death by: parents; wives, Viola, Sharon; twin sister, Keryl Gerdts; sister, Marjorie Martinson.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.; 2-8 p.m. Friday, Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco; one hour prior to services, church. Memorials to the Nebraska Stroke Foundation.
Bobby J. Ogden
63, Lincoln, died (11/29/04). Born (5/27/41) in Rhinebeck, New York to Lawrence & Medeline (Augustinivich) Ogden. Retired General Laborer, Goodyear. Member of the Eagles.
Visitation: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Friday, (12/3/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th St., Lincoln.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home.
Cemetery:
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: son, Michael Ogden, Raymond; daughter, Michelle Ogden, Lincoln; 7 grandchildren; mother, Madeline Ogden, Highlands, NY; brothers, Richard Ogden, New Mexico, Larry Ogden, Lincoln, Bernie Ogden, Elizaville, NY; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by father.
Ethel H. Brodd
93, Wahoo, died (12/2/04) in Wahoo. Homemaker, born (2/19/1911) near Ceresco, NE to John & Hilma (Gronberg) Brodd. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco, WELCA, and the Wahoo Coin Club.
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Monday at Nelson-Metcalf Funeral Home, Ceresco.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, (12/7/04) at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 4-6 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and 1 hour prior to services at the church.
Cemetery: Swedeburg Lutheran Cemetery.
Memorials: To the church or Saunders County Care Center or the Saunders County Museum.
Family includes: nephews, niece & spouses; Robert & Laura Ann Brodd, Fremont, NE, Roger & Elizabeth Brodd, Elkhorn, NE, James & Carol Jasa, Wahoo, Arlene & Gerald Johnson, Wahoo, NE; 7 great nieces & nephews; 17 great-great nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, brothers, Henry, Herbert, Harold, Carl and Evald, sisters, Mildred, Ella, Emeline and Edith, and great nephew, Bill Brodd.
Willard Byron
70, Lincoln, died (12/2/04), Lincoln, born (11/18/34), in Weirton, WV to Charles M. & Rosie M. (Brown) Byron. Retired Naval Officer. Member St. John’s Baptist Church and D.A.V. He was a volunteer at the Good Neighbor Center.
Visitation: Visitation 2-8 p.m., at the funeral home.
Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday, (12/10/04) at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 N. 27th Street.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Cemetery:
Memorials: To the family in care of: 1820 Spring Meadow Dr., Lincoln, NE 68521.
Family includes: sister, Charlotte Besley, Youngstown, OH; son, Edgar M. Byron, Philippines; step-son, John Pinkston, Lincoln; step-mother, Artie Ricks, Dallas, TX; niece, Regina McWilliams, Lincoln and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Vernon Byron, Sammy Byron, Jim Byron and Charles Byron, sister, Annbee Byron, aunt & uncle, Lester & Claudia (Brown) Colliers, cousins, Murvia J. McWilliams-Walker and Adrian E. Rife.
