U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
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. Graduated, Superior High School.
Survivors: husband, Marvin; sons, Romulus and Remus Gehle, Lincoln; daughter, Bobbie 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; mother-in-law, Mattie May Buggs, Omaha; sisters-in-law, Ella Buggs, Chloria Buggs, both Omaha; brothers-in-law, spouses, William and Francis, Florida, Raymond and Kate, Ronnie and Michelle, Darnell and Sheila, Roosevelt Logan, all Omaha.
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. today; 1-8 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Confer - Merle O., 88, McCook, died Tuesday (5/15/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Memorial United Methodist Church, McCook. Memorials in care of funeral home. Hermann Funeral Home, McCook.
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.
Erickson - Elwin Edward, 78, Lyons, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Pender. Part-time employee, Agland Co-op, Lyons.
Survivors: wife, Carrie; daughters, Susan Thomas, Seabroook, N.H., Jane Sorensen, Seward; son, Doug, Madison, Wis.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Larson, Oakland, Helen Erickson, Winthrop Harbor, Ill.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Lyons Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Palmquist-Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family or American Legion.
Frank - Frieda, 88, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: today until services, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Hawley - Richard Walter, 71, Valparaiso, died Thursday (5/17/2001).
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; one hour before services, Berean Church. 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.
No services. Visitation: 2-6 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Hollaway - Elsie, 94, Fairbury, widow of Lewis, died Friday (5/18/2001). Born, Hastings. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Phyllis Rohlfing, Fairbury, Helen Owens, St. Paul, Minn.; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Gerdes-Meyer Chapel, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice.
Kaufman - Robert Bradley "Brad," 42, San Diego, formerly Albion, died Tuesday (5/15/2001). U.S. Navy, 1981-91.
Survivors: mother, Carla Kaufman, Albion; sisters, Valerie Hoover, Vicki Luscomb, both Albion; nieces and nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Akron Presbyterian Church, rural Albion. Akron Cemetery. Visitation: 3:30-6 p.m. Sunday, Levander Funeral Home, Albion
Krejdl - Mildred K., 86, Exeter, widow of Anton, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Friend. Born, Milligan (12/30/14) to Charles and Kristine (Placek) Kubicek.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Elaine and Leonard "Pete" Oldehoeft, Exeter; sisters, brothers-in-law, Velma and Jerry Sadlo, Plattsmouth, Alice and Delmar Hall, Campbell; sister-in-law, Gertrude Placek, Wahoo; seven grandchildren; one stepgranddaughter; three great-grandsons.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Exeter. Father Kenneth Borowiak. Exeter Cemetery. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Visitation: beginning 11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home.
LaFour - Durwood (Wayne), 59, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/17/2001). Born, Liberty, Texas, (9/26/41) to Durwood Sproule and Fern (Horn). Welder, Rivers Metal Company.
Survivors: Amy; sons, daughters-in-law, David Michael, Howard, both Lincoln, Edward Wayne and Lori, Humble, Texas, William Brian and Christine, Singapore; grandchildren, Robbie (Robert) Wayne LaFour, Humble, Sebastian John, Amanda Ann, Zachary Brian LaFour, Singapore; brother, Billy (William), Livingston, Texas; sisters, brothers-in-law, Sylvia and Mike Lamb, Anahuac, Texas, Patricia and Michael O'Connor, Rita LaFour Miller, all Crosby, Texas; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; friends. Preceded in death by parents.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers in care of family.
Luethke - Anna M., 90, widow of John W., Seward, died Friday (5/18/2001). Born (5/3/11).
Services pending. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
McGurk - Lela B., 96, Lincoln, died Friday (5/18/2001). Born, Wichita, Kan., (11/24/04) to James I. and Stella F. (Watkins) Sellers. Retired school teacher, Lincoln Public Schools. Member, Heritage Presbyterian Church.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Donald J. and Karen, Weatherford, Okla.; daughter, Carol McGurk, Grand Blanc, Mich.; grandchildren, Suzanne and John McGurk. Preceded in death by husband, John; parents; infant daughter; one brother; one sister.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pastor Raymond Meester. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Monday; 8 a.m. until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Ste. 101 (12).
O'Callaghan - Paul Joseph Peter Sr., 74, Hastings, died Thursday (5/17/2001). Born, Columbus. Maintenance engineer, Hastings Catholic Schools.
Survivors: wife, Faith; children, Paul Jr., Burnsville, Minn., Ronald, Garden City, Kan., Kathleen Short, Gwendolyn Rodocker, Sharon Niederhaus, all Hastings, Timothy, Hebron, Joy Kloeckl, New Ulm, Minn., Michael, Juniata, Melody Moline, Seward, Alaska, Jeffery, Grand Island, Barbara Davis, McHenry, Ill., Christopher, Lincoln; 31 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 10 a.m. today, Butler-Volland Chapel, Hastings. Body donated to Medical Science. No visitation. Memorials to Hastings Catholic Schools Trust. Condolences may be sent to www.lbvfh.com.
Schmitt - Ruth M., 79, Minneapolis, formerly of Lincoln, widow of Harry, died Thursday (5/17/2001).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. today; 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.
Shelbourn - Arthur W. "Art," 82, Hastings, died Thursday (5/17/2001). Born, Valentine. World War II Army veteran. Retired, Glaze Furniture, Broken Bow, 1984.
Survivors: wife, Chloe; daughter, Arlyss Snell, Jacksonville, Fla.; sons, Kenneth, Litchfield, Mich., Harold, Omaha, Jimmy, Beatrice; brother, Evert, Lincoln; nieces; nephews; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, All Saints Chapel, Good Samaritan Village, Hastings. Burial: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Sunday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Evangelical Free Church of Hastings. Brand-Wilson Mortuary, Hastings.
Smith - Earl LaMott, 82, Lincoln, died Tuesday (5/15/2001). World War II veteran. Owned, Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin stores, Lincoln.
Survivors: devoted friend, Madge; children, Pat Reid, Cedar City, Utah, Richard, Paul, both Omaha, John, Rapid City, S.D., Laura Miller, Silver City, Iowa.
Body donated to University of Nebraska Medical Center for future studies of the organs.
Smith - Kenneth, 52, Wahoo, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Wahoo. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorial to be established. Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo.
Stichweh - Orville E., 78, Holstein, died Wednesday (5/16/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Kenesaw. Farmer, Wanda area.
Survivors: wife, Marilyn; daughter, Nancy Maynard, Lincoln; sons, Tom, Kansas City, Mo., Steve, Toronto, Canada; sisters, Marie Finnigsmier, Audrey Schukei, both Kenesaw, Caroline Lepin, Grand Island; brothers, Lawrence, Kenesaw, Freddie, Tempe, Ariz.; four grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Zion Wanda Lutheran Church, Juniata. Wanda Church Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; noon-9 p.m. Sunday; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family's choice. Jackson-Wilson Funeral Home, Kenesaw.
Turek - Maxine E., 70, widow of Arnold, Seward, died Friday (5/18/2001).
Services pending. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Wilhite - Reta Pauline, 61, Falls City, died Wednesday (5/16/2001). Born, Dennison, Texas. Cook, nursing homes and schools.
Survivors: husband, Franklin; son, Troy, Lincoln; daughters, Annette Ward, Kokomo, Ind., Norma Tanton, Votaw, Texas, Karen Muston, Rockdale, Texas; brothers, Herbert Gibson, Fresno, Calif., Jimmy Gibson, New Caney, Texas, Sidney Gibson, Spring, Texas; sisters, Lillie Ferensak, Barbara Craddock, both Las Vegas, Betty Brigner, Waverly, Ohio; 11 grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Dorr Funeral Home Chapel, Falls City. Steele Cemetery, Falls City.
Ashley - Francis Benedict, 66, Lincoln, died Friday (5/18/2001).
Services pending. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Bool - Ruth M., 69, Lincoln, died Friday (5/18/2001). Born, Bennet (11/9/31) to August and Margaret (Rehm) Helms.
Survivors: husband, Robert; daughter, son-in-law, Denise and Randy Feese, Firth; grandchildren, Holly Feese, Lincoln, Scott Feese, Firth; sisters, brother-in-law, Alice Burwood, Scarborough, Maine, Irene and Marvin Hansen, Ceresco. Preceded in death by brothers Art, Ralph, Lawrence and Paul Helms; sister, Grace Hanke.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Eddie Masters. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to City Mission, 110 Q St., Lincoln (08).
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; mother-in-law, Mattie May Buggs, Omaha; sisters-in-law, Ella Buggs, Chloria Buggs, both Omaha; brothers-in-law, spouses, William and Francis, Florida, Raymond and Katie, Ronnie and Michelle, Darnell and Sheila, Roosevelt Logan, all Omaha. 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: 1-8 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Cook - Phyllis Jean, 59, Plattsmouth, died Thursday (5/17/2001) in Bellevue. Born, Auburn. Development worker, Glenwood State School, Glenwood, Iowa, 24 years.
Survivors: husband, Bob; daughters, Debra Bailey, Teressa Hungate, both Plattsmouth; son, David, Langley Air Force Base, Va.; seven grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Schultz, Plattsmouth, Shirley Roberts, Heber Springs, Ark.; brothers, Robert Brennan, Gary Brennan, both Lincoln, Donnie Brennan, Little Rock, Ark., Lyle Brennan, Rose Bud, Ark.; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, First United Methodist Church, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m. today, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to Diabetes Foundation or American Heart Association.
Eisentrager - Thekla K., 90, Lincoln, widow of Emil H. "Duke," died May 13.
Memorial Services: 4 p.m. today, 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.
Fetters - Daniel A., 56, Johnson Lake, widow of Mary Lou, died Friday (5/18/2001) in Omaha. Born, Cambridge. Taught, Syracuse, 20 years.
Survivors: son, Brent, Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughter, Pam Weier, Mesa, Ariz.; mother, Elsie, Elwood; brother, Rodger, McAllen, Texas; sister, Marcia Kaps, Elwood; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, First Christian Church, Elwood. Edison Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, church. Memorials to Kidney Foundation. Berryman Funeral Home, Cozad.
Fushia - Joseph R., 90, Lincoln, widower of Esther Scheidt, died Friday (5/18/2001) in Crete. Born, Fairmont (8/23/10) to DeLoss and Kathryn (Shea). Raised in Denton. Plumber, water and sewer contractor.
Survivors: son, Richard J., Lincoln; grandson, Richard L., Lincoln; sister, Dorothy Douglas, Lincoln. Preceded in death by wife, two brothers, two sisters.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Monday. Memorials to family.
