U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Pfeifer - Mike, 41, Gothenburg, died Tuesday (7/17/2001) in Cozad. Born, Morristown, N.J. Worked at Western Motor Inn, Gothenburg.
Survivors: daughter, Ashley Pfeifer, Lincoln; brother, Pat, Gothenburg; granddaughter.
Services were held Saturday, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, Gothenburg. Gothenburg Cemetery. Memorial has been established. Berryman Funeral Home, Cozad.
Rochford - Mildred E., 76, Fremont, widow of Eugene D., died Saturday (7/21/2001) in Omaha. Born, Lawrence. Worked, Cornhusker Ammunitions Plant, Hastings.
Survivors: son, Edward, Waterloo; daughter, Rene Peters, Fremont; brother, Don Schneider, Sun City, Calif.; sister, JoAnn Bodeman, Lincoln; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Colon. Holy Rosary Cemetery, Colon. Visitation: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. today, Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont; 9:30 - 10 a.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Catholic Daughters Rosary: 7 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Fremont or St. Joseph Catholic Church, Colon.
Sandquist - Raymond L., 80, Lincoln, died Sunday (7/22/2001). Finish Carpenter. Served in African, European and Pacific Theaters. Member, First Evangelical Free Church.
Survivors: wife, Luetta; sons, daughters-in-law, Douglas and Linda, Ralston, Raymond and Amy, Kurt and Virginia, all Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Kathryn and Jozef Borremans, Coral Springs, Fla.; sisters, brother-in-law, Lucille Nelson, Oakland; Muriel and Warren Nelson, Sioux City, Iowa; sister-in-law, Mildred Sandquist, Oakland; grandchildren, Timothy, John Sandquist, Alex, Anika, Emily Borremans, Max, Rex, Samantha Sandquist, Paula Cole, Sara, Freeman Sandquist. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Ellert.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, First Evangelical Free Church. Pastor Mark Brunott. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. today, with family from 6-8 p.m., Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the Church Missions.
Sheehan - Alma K., 91, Manley, died Saturday (7/21/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick's Church, Manley. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. today, Hammon Funeral Chapel, Weeping Water. Memorials to family.
Stiers - Roland "Rollie," 77, rural Nemaha, died Saturday (7/21/2001).
Survivors: wife, Deloris; son, Dennis, Shubert; daughters, Debra Miller, Conroe, Texas, Denise Lock, Republic, Mo.; brothers, Alan, Cedar Rapis, Iowa; sisters, Rhea Stiers-Warren, Betty Stiers-Clark, Karlyne Stiers Eitzmann, all Omaha; three grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Casey-Witzenburg-Hall Funeral Chapel, Auburn. Prairie Union, near Shubert. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home.
Tuma - Carlyn, 91, Narka, Kan., widow of Harold, died Sunday (7/22/2001) in Fairbury. Born, Narka. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, Harold, Jackson, Miss.; daughter, Paty Mabeus, Boise, Idaho; sisters, Ruth Kirk, Leona Blecha, both Narka, Florence Milner, Oskaloosa, Kan.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Mahaska Presbyterian Church, Mahaska, Kan. Mahaska Cemetery, Mahaska.
Wyrick - Haley Kathleen, infant, Lincoln, stillborn Friday (7/20/2001).
Survivors: mother, Kari Kreger, Lincoln; father, Paul Wyrick, Lincoln; sisters, Jennifer Kreger, Laura Kreger, Taylor Ryan, Nicole Kreger, all Lincoln, Kendra Ryan, Kentucky; grandmother, Marilyn Biggs, Lincoln; aunt, Kim Iacino, Lincoln, uncles, Kevin Ashenbramer, Lincoln, Chris Biggs, Illinois, Brad Biggs, Lincoln.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation. Catholic Babyland, Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials in care of the family.
Brill - Marie, 95, Lincoln for 88 years, passed away Saturday (7/21/2001). Born, Balzer, Russia, (3/3/06). Immigrated to United States, 1911, with parents Henry and Katherine Zieg and sister Katherine. Homemaker. Wonderful mother and wife. Excellent role model for family. Loved to work outdoors. Enjoyed observing nature and helping wildlife to survive. Her family, church, faith in God and friends gave her a good perspective about life and living. Member, Zion Church PCA. Marie and family thank all the staff and friends at Lancaster Manor.
Survivors: daughters, Florence L. Zacharias, Chula Vista, Calif., Marilyn K. Tolliver, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, John E., Livingston, Mont., Alan W. and Irene, Chula Vista, David L. and Linda, Lincoln; sister, Katherine Schmidt, West Palm Beach, Fla.; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; special friends, Peter and Verna Damm, Philomena Lebsock, Annette Weber, Marie Schafer, all Lincoln.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Rev. Stu Kerns. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: 9-10 a.m. today, funeral home.
Brunsen - William H. Sr., 85, Lincoln, died Saturday (7/21/2001) in Crete.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Interment: 10 a.m. Monday, Andrew Cemetery, rural Friend. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services today, funeral home. Memorials to Crete Manor.
Burt - Daniel Edward, 61, Decatur, died July 18, 2001.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Decatur City Auditorium. No visitation. Memorials to the family. Hamel-Peck-Pelan Funeral Home, Tekamah.
Corum - Ronald J. Sr., 57, Chattanooga, Tenn., formerly Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/24/2001).
Services pending. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Douglas - Keith M. "Bud," 80, Oakland, died Tuesday (7/24/2001). Born, Allen (11/7/20). U.S. Army World War II veteran.
Survivors: wife, Alice; daughters, sons-in-law, Diane and Joseph Cohen, Encinitas, Calif., Cynthia and Robert Klein, Donna and Douglas Kassmeier, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Brittany and Brianne Cohen, Encinitas, Shane and Andrew Klein, Cory Kassmeier, all Lincoln; sisters, Ruth Hoffart, Plainview, L. Joan Jacobs, Fayetteville, Ark.; sister-in-law, Shirley Douglas, Omaha; nieces; nephews; friends. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Duane.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Oakland. Burial with military rites: 3 p.m. Friday, Pleasant View Cemetery, Plainview, by American Legion Post 148. No visitation. Palmquist-Pelan Funeral Home, Oakland.
Eldred - Burdett, 86, Red Cloud, died Tuesday (7/24/2001). Born, near Lebanon, Kan. Retired, started Eldred Implement Co., Red Cloud, with brother Duane.
Survivors: wife, Marjorie, Red Cloud; daughter, Donna James, Red Cloud; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sister, Marjorie Shull, Myrtle Point, Ore.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, Red Cloud. Red Cloud Cemetery. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud. Memorials established by family.
Folmer - William "Bill," 84, Lincoln, died Saturday (7/21/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Faith United Church of Christ, Ninth and Charleston streets. Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon today, funeral home; 1 p.m. until services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Fridrich - Anne B., 86, Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/24/2001). Born, Chicago. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Jacqueline Fridrich, Seward, Madeline Panarelli, Lincoln; two grandchildren; sister, Mary Pilot, Orland Park, Ill.; one niece; one nephew.
Services and burial in Chicago. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Grange - Nettie R., 71, Lincoln, widow of Richard, died Saturday (7/21/2001).
Survivors: sons, Richard, Las Vegas, James, Elk Creek, Mo.; daughter, Brenda Lemon, York; half-brother, Kenny Londers, Kearney; five grandchildren.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Saturday, Ulysses Cemetery, Ulysses. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Hassel - Marie, 86, Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/24/2001). Retired music teacher. Member: Sacred Heart Catholic Church; Secular Franciscans; Altar Society; Lincoln Music Teachers Assocation; Catholic Daughters of America.
Survivors: nephew, Alvin Hassel Jr., Lincoln; nieces, Mary Ann Ring, North Bend, Carol Nelson, Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister-in-law, Bernice Hassel, Colorado Springs.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 31st and S streets. Father Thomas Walsh. Calvary Cemetery. Secular Franciscan rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Parish and Catholic Daughters rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Visitation: after 9 a.m. today, funeral home; 30 minutes before services, church. Memorials to church.
Hincker - Kay Renee, 37, Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/24/2001).
Survivors: husband, Steve; son, Seth, of the home; daughter, Tessa, of the home; parents, Burnell and Virginia Von Seggern, Orchard; brother, David Von Seggern, Creighton; sister, Susan Krutzinger, Colorado Springs, Colo.; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Christ Lutheran Church. Burial at a later date in Orchard Cemetery, Orchard. Memorials to Lutheran Women's Missionary League of Christ Lutheran Church, Lincoln. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Johnson - Dr. Virgil Allen, 80, Lincoln, died Sunday (7/22/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Mortuary Chapel, 4300 O St. Visitation: 5 p.m. Saturday until services, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, all at the mortuary. Memorials in lieu of flowers to donor's favorite charity.
Jose - Everett M., 81, Crete, died Sunday (7/22/2001).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. Meet at Gate 2. Memorial Services: 2 p.m. today, Grace United Methodist Church, Crete. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Crete Volunteer Fire Department Rescue Squad (City Hall, 241 E. 13th, Crete 68333) and church (1245 Juniper, Crete 68333). Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Karlson - Dorothy M., 90, Lincoln, widow of Elmer, died Tuesday (7/24/2001). Born, rural Gresham (4/6/11) to Barnett and Josephine Olson. Retired registered nurse, Lincoln Ortho and Rehab Center, 18 years, at age 65; worked for Cedar's Home for Children until age 78. Married (9/29/36), widowed, 1957.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Dorothy Jane and Patrick Donlin, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Harlan Lee and Sandi, Culleoka, Tenn.; grandchildren, Julie, Paul, John, Chris; great-grandchildren, Kylie, Ryan, Kristin; stepdaughter, Helen Mossolo, Franklin Lakes, N.J.
Celebration of life: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Rev. Raymond Larson. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to Hospice Care of Nebraska, 1600 S. 70th St., Lincoln (06).
Knaub - Donald "Donnie," 27, Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/24/2001). Born, Lincoln (1/4/74) to Larry and Marilyn (Bradley) Knaub.
Survivors: father, Larry A., Lincoln; mother, stepfather, Marilyn and Ernie Sturzenegger, Sprague; sister, fiance, Sharon Knaub and Justin Armstrong, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Larry L. and Kim, Hastings; niece, Kahsie Knaub, Hastings; nephew, Bryce Knaub, Hastings; fiancee, Brenda Simpson, Lincoln; grandmother, Janet Strickland, Lincoln; aunts; uncles; cousins. Preceded in death by grandparents, Phillip and Vivian Knaub.
Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Jason Knaub, Dennis J. Knaub, Mark Inness, Chadd Walker, Paul Grable, Shane Stewart. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Shafer, Mike Simpson, Matt Bower, Jim Orr and Bobby Green. Visitation: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. today; 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Neher - Maria (Mary) Magdalena, 96, Lincoln, formerly Niles, Mich., Fremont, Mich., died Sunday (7/22/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Pifer-Smith Funeral Home, Niles. No visitation in Lincoln. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home, Niles. Memorials to hospice of donor's choice. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Osborn - Bernette, 87, Lincoln, formerly Lindsay, Humphrey, Norfolk, Columbus, York, Denver, widow of Eugene, died Sunday (7/22/2001).
Funeral Mass: 3 p.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14th and K streets. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to St. Joseph School Library, York; Tabitha Foundation, 4720 Randolph St., Lincoln (10), or National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 4850 Sherman St., Lincoln (06). Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Parrish - Emilie, 94, New Mexico, formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (7/22/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Trinity Lutheran Church, 12th and H streets. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Poteet - Marcus L. Jr. "Mike," 78, Waverly, died of a heart attack Monday (7/23/2001) in Torrance, Calif., while on vacation. Born, Lincoln (8/6/22) to Marcus L. Sr. and Fay Stayner Poteet. Lifelong resident of Lincoln area. Graduate, Lincoln High School and University of Nebraska. World War II veteran, served in 491st Bombardment Group, Second Air Division, in Europe. Member: Phi Delta Theta fraternity; American Legion Post 3; VFW Post 131. Retired 30-year employee of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.; retired farmer and active manager of his farmland in Southeast Nebraska.
Survivors: wife, Gloria Poteet, 1717 G St., Fairbury 68352; daughter, son-in-law, Mary Poteet and Roy Glass, grandchildren, Katherine and Jennifer Glass, and former wife, Virginia Lee Poteet, all of 12914 Lindsey Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Samuel L. and John R. Poteet.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday (8/6/2001), Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Inurnment: Masonic section, Wyuka Cemetery. Graveside military honors by American Legion Post 3, reception following. Memorials to Region V Services, Suite 203, 1430 South St., Lincoln 68502; University of Nebraska Foundation, 1111 Lincoln Mall, Lincoln 68508; and World War II Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C. 20090-6766.
Stehlik - Linden P., 43, Crete, died Wednesday (7/25/2001).
Memorial service pending. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Stevens - Edith H., 77, Falls City, formerly Chicago, Maroa, Ill., Kansas City, Mo., widow of William, died Wednesday (7/25/2001). Born, Podolinec, Czechoslovakia. Retired sales clerk.
Survivors: daughters, Lorna Simon, Mary Symonds, both Falls City; son, Michael, San Diego; sister, Trudy Celerier, Paris; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Memorial service: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Clark Funeral Home Chapel, Falls City. Cremation. Inurnment, Aug. 2, Ridge Cemetery, Maroa, Ill. Memorials to Sacred Heart Endowment Fund or the Friends of the Library.
Tambke - Eva "Joan," 68, Ruskin, died Tuesday (7/24/2001) in Hebron.
Survivors: husband, Harold W.; daughters, sons-in-law, Janice and Howard Schultz, Nelson, Judy and John Cripe, Lincoln; sister, Charlotte Atkinson, Omaha; stepmother-in-law, Thelma Morris, Superior; sisters-in-law, Darlene Jeffries, Mesa, Ariz., LaDonna and husband Don Stockson, Madison, Wis.; grandchildren, spouses, Chris and Lisa Schultz, Tony and Connie Schultz, Jeff and Jennie Schultz, Tracy and Jeff Christiancy, Kurt Schultz, Gina Schultz, Brian Schultz; seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hebron. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9-10 a.m. Friday, all at the funeral home.
