U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Strain - Eleanor E., 85, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/13/2001).
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. today, Wyuka Cemetery. Family, friends meet at O Street gate. Memorials care of family. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Vandament - Tesa Jo, 16, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/12/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Christ's Place Church, 1111 Old Cheney Road. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to church in Tesa's name for future memorial designation.
Williams - Earl E. Sr., 90, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001). Retired superintendent, Beatrice Foods, 45 years. Member, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Earl E. Jr. and Jean, Santa Ana, Calif.; daughter, son-in-law, Corrine and Gary Erickson, Lincoln; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th St. Msgr. Myron Pleskac. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society or church.
Biggerstaff - Clifford, 77, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/16/2001). Born, Broken Bow (5/6/24) to Chauncey and Lottie (Amundsen). Retired truck driver, Burlington Northern Trucklines.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Joyce and Richard DePriest, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Terry and Patty, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, J. Maurene.; daughter, Penny Struble; granddaughter, Mindy Phelps; twin brother, Clayton.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Otto Schultz. Honorary pallbearers: Jeff Biggerstaff, Tom Biggerstaff, Ty Phelps, Chuck Struble, Danny Struble, Brett Craig, Corey Craig. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m. until services Saturday, funeral home. Cremation following services. Memorials to the family.
Booth - Helen M., 87, Lincoln, widow of Marion, died Wednesday (5/16/2001). Graduated, Franco School of Hair Styling, Omaha. Former employee: Gold's, Lincoln; Brandeis, Omaha. Member, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, John, Thomas and Elaine, all Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Michaela and Richard Brown, Lincoln; grandchildren, Mark, Rick, Patrick Booth, Michele Laritson, Amie Callahan, Christopher Brown; four great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by brothers, Clifford and Thom McCann.
Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 17th and Lake streets. Father John Sullivan. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Graveside Services: 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha. Visitation: today, funeral home.
Buggs - Catherine A. (Gehle), 47, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001). Born, Superior (3/14/54) to Melvin and Shirley (Herman) Gehle. Worked for data entry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Graduated, Lincoln High School.
Survivors: husband, Marvin; sons, Romulus and Remus Gehle, Lincoln; daughter, Bobbie Angela Gehle, Lincoln; granddaughters, Tierra and Briana Campbell, Lincoln; mother, stepfather, Shirley and Harvin Bahn, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Randy and Carol Gehle, Lincoln. Preceded in death by father, Melvin; brother, Ronald.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. The Rev. Charlene Morris-Quarrels. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; 1-8 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Caswell - Henry Harvey, 97, Pawnee City, died Wednesday (5/16/2001). Born, Richardson County. Retired farmer.
Survivors: daughters, Catherine McKiddy, Beatrice, Carolyn Leech, Columbia, Tenn., Charlotte Aspegren, Denton; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; relatives; friends.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, United Methodist Church, Pawnee City. Pawnee City Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Sunday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Pawnee City.
Collings - Wayne R., 82, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/16/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m. today until services, all at funeral home. Memorials to Hospice of Tabitha, 4720 Randolph, Lincoln, (10).
Confer - Merle O., 88, McCook, died Tuesday (5/15/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Memorial United Methodist Church, McCook. Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon today, Hermann Funeral Home, McCook. Memorials in care of funeral home.
Cotter - Willis A. "Bill," 65, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/13/2001).
No services. Cremation. No visitation. Private family inurnment: Wilber. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Danczek - John A., 87, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Memorials to donor's choice. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Eisentrager - Thekla K., 90, Lincoln, widow of Emil H. "Duke," died (5/13/2001).
Memorial Services: 4 p.m. Sunday, First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Cremation. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to church or favorite charity. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Frank - Frieda, 88, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; Saturday until services, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Harding - Ethel M., 85, Bladen, widow of Lloyd Anderson and Wayne Harding, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Campbell. Born near Bladen.
Survivors: stepdaughter, Kathy Jeune, Lincoln; two stepgrandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Bladen. East Lawn Cemetery, Bladen. Simonson-Wiliams Funeral Home, Red Cloud.
Hawley - Richard Walter, 71, Valparaiso, died Thursday (5/17/2001). Born, Republican City (12/22/29) to Chester Carl and Gladys Flora (Woods). Founding member, Northwest Community Church, Malcolm. Member, Nebraska State Education Association; Nebraska Association of Registrars and Admissions Officers; Nebraska Bee Keepers Association; Blue Birds Across Nebraska. Lifelong educator; retired registrar, Southeast Community College, Lincoln.
Survivors: wife, Iona; mother; sons, daughter-in-law, Dan and Melissa, St. James, Mo., Jay, Fairbanks, Alaska; daughter, son-in-law, Eva and Bruce Schroer, Lincoln; grandchildren, Kayla and Rachael Hawley, Kasa and Kameron Schroer, Seth Schroer; brother, sister-in-law, John and Audrie, Santa Ana, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Donna Hawley, Nelson, Lola Hawley, Alma; relatives; friends. Preceded in death by father; brothers, Robert, Chester; father-in-law, mother-in-law, Bert and Lottie Blickenstaff.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Graveside service: 4 p.m. Monday, Republican City Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, Northwest Community Church, Malcolm. Memorials to Northwest Community Church, Saint Elizabeth's Hospice. Banta-Torrey Funeral Home, Alma.
Hillis - Lyle C., 54, Sprague, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Lincoln.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday, Sprague Community Church. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to family. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Hofer - Lucy, 70, Council Bluffs, Iowa, died Tuesday (5/15/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Nishnabotna, Mo. (6/14/30).
Survivors: husband, Charles; daughter, Debra Hofer, York; son, Charles Jr., Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Joey Miller, Jamie Miller, Crystal Hofer; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Charlene Petersen, Council Bluffs, Paula Livingston; brothers, sisters-in-law, Bob and Delilah Lewis, Richard and Nonie Lewis, Chuck Lewis, all Council Bluffs. Preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Goldie Lewis; sister, Joann Bergantzl; brother, Herman Lewis.
No services. Visitation: 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Kraenow - Marie B., 86, Syracuse, widow of Adolph Jr., died Monday (5/14/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. John's United Church of Christ, Syracuse. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church, Good Samaritan Center, or Parkinson's Disease Fund. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Krout - Thelma L., 85, Kansas City, Mo., formerly Red Cloud, widow of Frehlen E., died Tuesday (5/15/2001). Born, Cowles. Retired school cafeteria manager, Colorado.
Survivors: daughters, Glenda Boxler, Olathe, Kan., Cynthia Soules, Gladstone, Mo., Janet Sumerlin, Thornton, Colo.; sons, Duane, Woodstock, Ga., Larry, Thornton; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud. Westlawn Memorial Park, Grand Island.
Nissen - Brian David, 27, York, died Tuesday (5/15/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Falls City. Self-employed carpenter.
Survivors: daughters, Jade Nissen, York, Victorya Nissen, Kansas City; mother, Nancy Moorman, Gresham; father, David Nissen and wife, Lisa, Orange, Texas; brothers, Alan Morava, Jacksonville, Ill., Daniel Nissen, Beaver Crossing; sisters, Nicole McAbee, Bridge City, Texas, Melissa Nissen, Orange, Texas; grandmothers, Edith Nissen, Falls City, Viola McWain, Lincoln; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Falls City (conducted by Dorr Funeral Home). Cremation follows. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Metz Mortuary, York; one hour before services, church. Memorials in care of family.
Russell - Dorothy J., 71, Fullerton, widow of Jack, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Central City. Born, Fullerton. Former teacher; co-owner, Russell Drug Store, Fullerton.
Survivors: sons, John, Fullerton, Tim, Hastings; three grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Fullerton. Fullerton Cemetery. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. today, Palmer Funeral Home, Fullerton.
Schmitt - Ruth M., 79, Minneapolis, formerly of Lincoln, widow of Harry, died Thursday (5/17/2001). Former member, Cathedral of the Risen Christ.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Susan and John Love, Bloomington, Minn.; grandchildren, Abbi Forney, David and Mark Love; 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Father Robert Tucker. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; 8-9 a.m. Monday, all Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to Pius X Foundation or Adoration Convent.
Smith - Kenneth, 52, Wahoo, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Wahoo. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before services, church. Memorial to be established.
Vasina - Marie E., 83, David City, died Wednesday (5/16/2001). Born, David City. Retired, Selective Service offices in David City, Grand Island, Kearney, Lincoln.
Survivors: sons, Charles "Mike," John, both Columbus; daughters, Gwendolyn Stuart, Lincoln, MaryJo Taylor, David City; sister, Jacqueline Lusher, Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Luke's United Methodist Church, David City. David City Cemetery. Visitation: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Roberts Funeral Home, David City; one hour before services, church. Memorials in care of family.
Veline - Phyllis Marie, 81, York, widow of Roderick T. "Jack," died Thursday (5/17/2001) in Omaha. Born, Winterset, Iowa.
Survivors: daughter, Karla Ronne, Henderson; son, Jim, Omaha; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Fran Ohrvall, Independence, Mo., Esther Schmidt, Kankakee, Ill.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Metz Mortuary, York. Greenwood Cemetery, York. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Sunday, mortuary. Memorials in care of family.
Williams - Earl E. Sr., 90, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1940 S. 77th St. Memorials to American Cancer Society or church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Aden - Karen K., 49, Cortland, died Thursday (5/17/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Beatrice. Employee, ShopKo, Lincoln, 14 years.
Survivors: husband, Ronny; daughter, Janet Wieting, Wilber; one granddaughter; parents, Harvey and Rebecca Parde Schmale, Cortland; brother, Larry Schmale, Hickman; sister, Marilyn Weverka, Papillion; nieces; nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Christ Lutheran Church, rural Pickrell. Church Cemetery. Visitation: 2:30 p.m. today until 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family's choice with Norman Wallman and Larry Wallman in charge.
Biggerstaff - Clifford, 77, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/16/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services today, funeral home. Cremation following services. Memorials to the family.
Booth - Helen M., 87, Lincoln, widow of Marion, died Wednesday (5/16/2001).
Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. today, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 17th and Lake streets. Graveside Services: 11:45 a.m. today, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Omaha. Pallbearers: Richard Brown, Mark Booth, Patrick Booth, Christopher Brown, John Laritson, Jacob Booth.
