U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Heier - Charles R., 78, Syracuse, died Monday (4/30/2001) in Lincoln.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: today, with family greeting friends 5-7 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
Heilman - Valeria L., 93, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001). Born, Waverly (10/21/07) to Samuel E. and Alma (Penn) Heilman. Retired secretary, Coryell Oil Co. Former secretary, Providence Hospital, 17 years. Graduated, Waverly High School. Attended University of Nebraska. Member, First-Plymouth Congregational Church. Family member, Pioneer Waverly Farm Family.
Survivors: sister, Gladys Wright, Phoenix; nephew, Gary Heilman Wright, New York City. Preceded in death by parents.
Graveside service and burial: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly. The Rev. Dr. Otis E. Young. Memorials to Lincoln Foundation Inc., Room 200, 215 Centennial Mall South (08). Visitation, noon-9 p.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Heiser - Norma I., 100, Ceresco, widow of Henry F.G., died Monday (4/30/2001) in Wahoo. Born, Ceresco (3/13/1901) to Cales L. and Anna M. (Brodd) Walin. Attended Luther College Academy, Wahoo. Homemaker. Charter member, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Paul H. and Norma E., Ceresco, James L. and Carlene, McMinnville, Ore.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ceresco. The Rev. Fred Meuter. Interment: 10 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Family and friends meet at 9:45 a.m. at gate 2. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Friday, Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco. Prayer service: 7 p.m. Friday, funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Bethphage Mission.
Iraheta - Edwin Antonio, 24, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001). Born, Armedia, El Salvador (5/4/76).
Survivors: father, Valentin Portillo, El Salvador; mother, Maria Iraheta, Lincoln; son, Edwin Jr., Medicine, S.D.; daughter, Cynthia, South Dakota; brothers, Elmer A., El Salvador, Victor, William, both Grand Island; sisters, Nieves M. Iraheta, Grand Island, Erika Donan, Lincoln.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Monday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Sunday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Klaasmeyer - Joseph, 28, rural Palmyra, formerly Burr, died Monday (4/30/2001). Born, Lincoln (10/22/72). Did farming and construction. Graduated, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, degree in agriculture. Artistic. Loved children and pets.
Survivors: parents, Joy and Joyce (Wahlstrom) Klaasmeyer, Burr; sisters, brothers-in-law, Jane and David Antholz, Cook, Jone and Alan Beer, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Jim and Abby, Burr; niece, nephews, Katie and Gretchen Antholz, Joseph and Evan Beer, Lauren and Courtney Klaasmeyer; many aunts, uncles, cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents, Vernie and Minnie Wahlstrom, Ulfert and Lena Klaasmeyer.
Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Hope Lutheran Church, Burr. The Revs. Mary Grundman and Hugh Giesbrecht. Private family graveside Services: St. Paul's United Church of Christ Cemetery (Osage), Cook. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse. Memorials in lieu of flowers in care of family (for Joseph's favorite Christian charities).
Kraehnke - E. Fern (Bohmont), 89, Jefferson, Wis., died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Graveside Services: 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Ward Cemetery, Oakland, Wis. Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home, Jefferson, Wis.
Luebke - Roland Carl, 59, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Trinity Lutheran Church, 162nd Street and Old Cheney Road. Memorials to family. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Mayolo - Bernard "Bernie," 58, Lincoln, died Monday (4/30/2001). Born, Pittsburgh, (8/3/42). Former brakeman, Burlington Northern Railroad. Former truck driver. Member, Catholic Church. Peacetime Air Force veteran, Cuban Missile Crisis.
Survivors: wife, Thyra K.; sons, daughter-in-law, Mark and Sarah, Houston, David, Miami, Jeremy, Lincoln; grandsons, Russell Mayolo, Boston, Michael, Houston; stepfather, William Kern, Pittsburgh; sister, brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Jim Sheele, Mount Pleasant, Pa.; niece, Debbie Sullivan, Pittsburgh; great-niece, Maria Sullivan, Pittsburgh. Preceded in death by mother, Martha (Healy) Mayolo.
Graveside services and burial: 3 p.m. Saturday, Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly. Msgr. Myron Pleskac. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Bennett Martin Public Library-Children's Books, 14th and N (08). Condolences may be e-mailed to roperandsons.com.
McGee - Joseph L., 93, Crete, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: today, funeral home. Memorials care of family.
Norlander - Lorraine C., 80, Norfolk, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Sacred Heart Church, Norfolk. Home For Funerals, Norfolk.
Novak - John J., 88, South Bend, formerly Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001) in Lincoln.
Services: 3 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society.
Petelle - John Joseph, 92, Fair Haven, Vt., died Tuesday (5/1/2001). Born, Holland, Vt. Former owner, operator, J.J. Petelle Electric Co., 30 years. Worked for same company after selling it until retirement. Navy veteran, World War II.
Survivors: wife, Mildred; sisters, Ruby Jenness, Morgan, Vt., Vera Grant, Bradford, Vt., Irma Wright, Newport, Vt.; three grandchildren in Nebraska; three great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by son, Dr. John L. Petelle.
Memorial service to be held at convenience of family. Family will receive friends, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Durfee Funeral Home, Fair Haven. Memorials to general fund of First Congregational Church of Fair Haven or Fair Haven Rescue Squad c/o funeral home, P.O. Box 86, Fair Haven, VT 05743.
Price - Marjorie M., 85, Austin, Texas, died 4/22/01.
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Meet before services at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Christopher House, Austin Hospice, Austin, TX 78702.
Rabourn - Norma J., 70, Hastings, died Monday (4/30/2001). Born, Franklin County. Worked at Green Onion and Spragues Family Restaurant, Holstein.
Survivors: daughters, Barbara Schneider, Raymond, Naomi Sprague, Holstein, Lisa McNair, Ainsworth; sons, Ronnie Glebe, Superior, Marshall Glebe, Roseland; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, First St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Hastings. Hildreth Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Hildreth. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Brand-Wilson Mortuary, Hastings; one hour before services, church. Memorial to be established.
Sheridan - Martin L. "Marty," 44, Lincoln, died Monday (4/30/2001). Born, Nebraska City (7/21/56). Graduated, Lincoln High School, 1976. Employed, Farmland Grain Division, Lincoln, 20-plus years. Pit crew mechanic, Barton Racing, Eagle Raceway.
Survivors: parents, Raymond E. and Virginia L. (Keene) Sheridan, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Daniel and Julie, Mitch and Chris, Brian and Margaret, all Lincoln; nieces, nephews, Chad, Sara, Courtney, Katie, Jenay, Keegan and Andrew Sheridan; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Services: 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Michael Ryan. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Daniel Sheridan, Mitchell Sheridan, Brian Sheridan, Daryl Ervin, Jon Heumphreus, Rick Barton. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until services Thursday, funeral home.
Urbanovsky - Donald A., 65, Lincoln, died Monday (4/30/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family.
Vesely - Victor Sr., 89, Wilber, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Memorials to family, care of funeral home.
Vlasnik - Lauretta Ann "Laurie," 67, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001).
Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park, family and friends will meet at 12:45 p.m., Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation.
Werner - Phyllis A., 72, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Cremation. No visitation. Family will greet friends 7-9 p.m. today, Syracuse OPPD Building, Syracuse. Pallbearers: grandchildren, Robyn Werner, Ray Souder, Ryan Souder, George Werner, Robert Souder, Randy Souder. Memorials to Friendship Home, P.O. Box 30268, Lincoln 68503.
Wheeler - Lois Louise (Ailes), 78, Englewood, Colo., widow of Charles, died 1/10/01.
Graveside memorial service: Saturday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. Friends meet at 10:15 a.m. Saturday at O Street entrance. Services were held Jan. 13. Memorials to Blanket Fund of Broadway Christian Church, Englewood, Colo., or to the family.
Whiteface - Amber Opal, 17, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Alfred Gilpin Building, Macy. Visitation: Thursday, at home of Joan Grant. Munderloh Funeral Home, Pender.
Wisbey - Jerry C., 64, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001). Survivors: sister, brother-in-law, Jolene and Don Cole, Flint, Texas.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 6 p.m. today until services Friday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pallbearers: Don Cole, Mark Cole, Christopher Cole, Dan Kahler, Matt Holdt, Doug Ellison. Memorials to family for future designation.
Wittrock - Esther A., 88, Deshler, formerly Davenport, widow of Ernest, died Sunday (4/29/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Davenport. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. today, Urbauer-Price Funeral Home, Davenport, and two hours before services, church. Memorials to church or Parkview Haven Nursing Home, Deshler.
Wright - Anne, 53, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/29/2001). Born, (3/1/48).
Services pending. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Aspegren - Hugo A., 85, Lincoln, died Monday (4/30/2001).
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: today until services, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family for high school scholarship funds for Lincoln High and Hamburg High School, Hamburg, Iowa.
Bartels - Robert C., 55, Fairbury, died Monday (4/30/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Alexandria. Air Force veteran, Vietnam. Dairy herdsman.
Survivors: wife, Thelma; son, Brian, Fairbury; daughters, Melissa Nimmich, Andrea Bartels, both Fairbury; five grandchildren; parents, Clarence and Irma Bartels, Alexandria; brothers, Ron, Gene, both Alexandria.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Faith Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Bartels - Rosemary, 74, Steele City, died Tuesday (5/1/2001) in Fairbury. Born, Wisconsin. Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, Arnold; sons, Tom, Wymore, Robert, Fairbury; daughter, Doris Aden, Pleasant Dale; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Holmes, Grain Valley, Mo.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Foursquare Church, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Black - Robert Verner, 90, Lincoln, died Monday (4/30/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: today until services, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers and cards to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 8300 East Pointe Road (06).
Carlisle - Margaret A., 86, Nebraska City, widow of Orville J., died Monday (4/30/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Salem. Worked at J.C. Penney, Nebraska City. Formerly worked with husband in radio/TV repair shop.
Survivors: children, Joyce Bennett, Omaha, Judy Vann, Jan Harger, both Nebraska City, Jennifer Durr, Springfield, Mo., James Carlisle, Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters, Jean Makmon, Kansas, Marjorie Mullins, Raytown, Mo.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. No viewing. No visitation. Friends may sign Memorial Book today, Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City.
Dittmer - Donnie R., 55, Hastings, died Monday (4/30/2001). Born, Ohiowa.
Survivors: mother, Cecil G. Dittmer, Hastings; special friend, Jeri Lutkemeier, Hastings; sons, Shane Dittmer, Kearney, Corey Raley, Wyatt Raley, both Lincoln; daughter, Sherilyne Radford, Milford; brother, David, Geneva; sisters, Karon Eppenbaugh, Rosenberg, Texas, Rita Helms, San Jose, Calif., Sonya Dittmer, Fairfield; five grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Ohiowa Public Cemetery. Visitation: today, funeral home.
