U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Liberty - Terry, 53, Falls City, died Monday (11/26/2001) in a car accident north of Auburn. Born, Falls City. Served in the U.S. Army. Truck driver.
Survivors: wife, Mary Jo; sons, Matt, Papillion, Charlie, Falls City; daughter, Julie Frederick, Falls City; brothers, Ralph Jr., Kansas City, Mo., Harold, Samuel, Arthur, all of Lawson Mo., Richard, Falls City; sisters, Eva Kelley, Brownville, Sandra Coonce, Falls City, Catherine Rowell, Kansas City, Mo.; two grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Rulo. Interment, Rulo Cemetery. Rosary, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Clark Funeral Home, Falls City.
Lieb - Anthony Thomas, 45, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/24/2001). Born, Omaha, (6/14/56) to Floyd and Madeline Lieb. Member, Santee Sioux Tribe. Had many friends, loved to smile and enjoyed helping others.
Survivors: sons and daughter-in-law, Deveron Sr. and Donita Baxter, Anthony Baxter; grandchildren, Kyly and Deveron Jr. Baxter; brother, sister-in-law, Vincent and Mary Lieb; sisters, Loretta Lieb, Pauline Norquay, Maxine Norquay, Helen Norquay, Pamela Freemont; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; many special friends. Preceded in death by parents; two brothers; sister.
Services: noon Wednesday, Lincoln Indian Center. Spiritual leader, Ken Bourdeaux. Wyuka Cemetery. Pallbearers: Vince Lieb, John Buster, Levi Webster, Dennis Redowl, Obie Freemont, Ben Britton, Gabe, Champ. Honorary pallbearers:, Deveron Baxter Jr., Boone Lieb, Jesse Lieb, in spirit, Nikko Lieb. Visitation: noon-7 p.m. today; wake, 7 p.m. today until 10 a.m. Wednesday, all at Indian Center. Memorials to Cornhusker Place.
Lopez - Efran G., 91, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/24/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials suggested to the family.
McCulley - Faye Maxine, 76, Ansley, widow of Harold, died Monday (11/26/2001) in Kearney. Born, Berwyn. Farmed with husband.
Survivors: son, Ron, Ansley; daughters, Farrol Shada, Kearney, Beth Scherbing, Red Wood Falls, Minn.; seven grandchildren; sisters, Vesta Eloe, Loup City, Margaret Mitchell, Kearney, Hilda McCulley, Broken Bow; brothers, Alfred McCullough, Broken Bow, Rex McCullough, Fort Morgan, Colo.; half-sister, Alma Kaps, Miller.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Baptist Church, Ansley. Ansley Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, Govier Brothers Mortuary, Broken Bow. Memorials to two churches being established by Farrol's and Beth's families.
Miesbach - Hilda L., 91, Syracuse, widow of Paul, died Saturday (11/24/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, St. John's United Church of Christ, Syracuse. Visitation: one hour before service, church. Memorials to the church. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Nash - Clinton P., 76, Palmyra, died Sunday (11/25/2001), in Lincoln. Born, Palmyra (2/7/25) to Richard Robert and Vella Ida Dwinell Nash. Carpenter; electrician; plumber; built homes with his father and later became owner of Nash Builders and Nash, Inc., Palmyra. World War II Navy Seabee, 1943-45, South Pacific. Graduate, Palmyra High School, 1942. Member: Palmyra United Methodist Church and served on board of trustees; Nash-Jensen Post 195; American Legion, Palmyra; Mason, Union Lodge, 287; A.F. & A.M. of Palmyra. Received his 50-year Mason pin.
Survivors: wife, Paula; daughters, Marcia Ludden, Golden, Colo., Carolyn Nash, Lincoln; son, Keith Nash, Palmyra; grandson, Sean Ludden, Golden; stepsons, Dan and Bill Cockerham; stepgranddaughter, Elizabeth Cockerham; sisters, Lois Hibbs, Rock Island, Ill., Virginia Brinkman, Palmyra. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, United Methodist Church, Palmyra. Rosewood Cemetery, Palmyra. Masonic services by: Union Lodge 287, A.F. & A.M. Full military rites by: Nash-Jensen Post 195, American Legion, both of Palmyra. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Friday, all at Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church.
Nichols - Jennie M., 83, Lincoln, died Friday (11/23/2001).
Services: 2:30 p.m. today, Heritage Presbyterian Church, 880 S. 35th St. Memorials in care of the family or to the church. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Nielsen - Mary E., 82, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/20/2001). Born, Ridgeway, Mo. Homemaker.
Survivors: cousins and spouses; stepdaughter, Sue Sons, Lincoln.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Cremation. No viewing. Memorials in care of family.
Olson - Thelma C., 89, Lincoln, died Sunday (11/25/2001). Co-owner, Olson Feed & Coal and Motor-Way Transfer in Lincoln and Shamrock Trailer Park on 27th Street. During WWII, worked for U.S. Post Office, did routes between Lincoln and Beatrice and Lincoln and Fremont. Many times on return trip from Fremont to Lincoln brought many servicemen and wives and children of service personnel who had missed their trains in Fremont to Lincoln for railroad connections. Loved to travel; drove from coast to coast, border to border; traveled Alaska, Cuba, Hawaii and old Mexico. Upon retirement, moved to California, then Glen Heights, Texas, and returned to Lincoln four years ago. Married, 6/1/27/, in Brush, Colo.; moved to Lincoln in 1929.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, CJ "Squid" and Betty, Glen Heights; daughters, son-in-law, Eldora Carter, Lincoln, Thelma Joann and Earl Morey, Florence, Colo., Rhonda Thomas, Mountain Center, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by husband, James; parents, Michael and Maude (Roseberry ) Wills; sister; brother; sons-in-law, Jerry Carter and Bill Thomas; two great-grandchildren.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Village Manor Chapel, 3220 N. 14th St. The Rev. Bill Cochran. Cremation. No viewing. Memorials to Village Manor. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Parks - Robert J., 93, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/24/2001).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dorchester Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
Pavey - Carl S., 82, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/24/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Havelock United Methodist Church.
Phillips - Scott P., 29, Scottsdale, Ariz., died Saturday (11/24/2001). Born, Newton, Kan. Projects manager, Xyztera Computer Corp. Taught self-esteem workshops for middle school students.
Survivors: mother, Sally K. Phillips, Scottsdale; brother, Michael, Manhattan, Kan.; sisters, Alison Phillips, Scottsdale, Sara Phillips, Lincoln; grandparents, Vern and Marge Hazelwood, Lincoln. Preceded in death by father, H. Wayne.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Newton, Kan. St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Newton. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Petersen Funeral Home, Newton. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday, church. Family will greet friends following rosary. Memorials to The Scott Phillips Memorial Fund at Midland National Bank.
Schiermeyer - Bertha, 94, Superior, died Saturday (11/24/2001). Born near Superior. Doll maker. Did domestic work.
Survivors: sister, Esther Spring, Superior; nieces; nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Williams Funeral Home, Superior. Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, south of Nelson. Memorials to Evangelical Free Church Missions.
Shalla - Verna L., 84, Beatrice, widow of Joseph P., died Saturday (11/24/2001). Born, Pickrell. Retired, Educational Service Unit 15.
Survivors: daughters, Becky Shalla, Lincoln, Theresa Hovorka, Omaha; stepdaughter, Gussie VanLaningham, Beatrice; two granddaughters; three stepgrandchildren; sister, Velma Crawford, Beatrice.
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, St. John Lutheran Church, Beatrice. Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Visitation: 8 a.m. until noon today, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice, and one hour before services, church. Memorial established with funeral home in charge.
Sorensen - Fay A., 73, Ruskin, died Sunday (11/25/2001) in Superior. Born, rural Eagle. Sunday School teacher.
Survivors: husband, Eldon; sons, Lynn, Harvard, Larry, Grand Island; daughter, Lila Wilson, Superior; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Delores Doran, Broomfield, Colo.; nieces and nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Bethany Lutheran Church, Ruskin. Spring Creek Cemetery. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. today, 10:30 a.m. until services, Wednesday, all at the church. Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior.
Soukup - Raymond P., 77, Osceola, died Sunday (11/25/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Seward. Farm Bureau Insurance agent.
Survivors: wife, Bernice; son, Tom Soukup, Grand Island; daughters, Sandy Elder, York, Sherry Snodgrass, North Platte, Jean Peterson, Osceola; sisters, Helen Kral, Arlene Morrissey, both of Lincoln, Marie Kuzelka, Georgia Polacek, Lillian Pavel, all of David City, Betty Dufek, Anchorage, Alaska,; eight grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Vincent's Catholic Church, Osceola. Osceola Cemetery. Visitation: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home, Osceola. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, church.
Spellman - Berdina B., 93, Lincoln, widow of Samuel E., died Saturday (11/24/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3825 Wildbriar Lane. Memorials to church or Lutheran Braille Workers. Visitation: Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Spence - Merle L. "Beanie," 69, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/24/2001). Born, Beatrice (9/12/32) to Vern T. and Muriel Oma (McCollery) Ferguson. Retired construction worker.
Survivors: aunt, uncle, Evelyn and Pat Bass, Hawthorne, Nev.; cousins, Charles Towel, San Diego, Calif., Tim and Shirley McGrath, Lincoln; many other cousins and friends. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pastor Dale Sutter. Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers, Bob McGrath, Steve Dare, Mike Byerly, Jason O'Connor, Jeff O'Connor, Aaron McGrath. Honorary pallbearers: Rod McGrath, David McCollough. Visitation: noon today until service time, funeral home. Memorials to American Lung Association of Nebraska, 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 303 Omaha, 68152. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Svoboda - Sandra J. (Owen), 55, Lincoln, died Sunday (11/25/2001). Born, Lincoln (8/17/46) to Walter J. and Bea (Bell) Owen. Worked in documentation, Li-Cor Co. Attended, Havelock United Methodist Church.
Survivors: husband, Ron; brothers, sisters-in-law, Charles "Chic" and Evelyn Owen, Lincoln, Kenny "K.D." and Barb Owen, Thornton, Colo.; sister, brother-in-law, Twila and Glenn Johansen, Salvane, Calif.; mother-in-law, Ella Svoboda, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, spouses, Connie and Jack McDowell, Lincoln, Sharon and J.B. Balis, Omaha; brother-in-law, spouse, Stan and Cheryl Svoboda, Palm Desert, Calif.; nieces; nephews; cousins and friends. Preceded in death by son, Vincent; parents; sisters, LaRae and Betty.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Havelock United Methodist Church, 4140 N. 60th St. The Rev. Dr. David Patterson. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: noon today until noon Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services. Memorials to family or University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Volzke - Leo A.F., 82, Utica, died Friday (11/23/2001) in Lincoln.
Services: 1 p.m. today, St. Paul Lutheran Church. Utica Cemetery. Visitation: today, 10:30 a.m. until services, church. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Wilson - Seta L., 89, Lincoln, formerly Bennet, widow of J. Walter, died Sunday (11/25/2001). Born, Bennet (2/5/12) to Chris and Edith (Lassen) Gotfredson. Homemaker. Member, Bennet Community Church. Attended Douglas Street Church of Christ and Country Bible Church.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, William W. and Karen Wilson, Omaha, Don E. and Arvilla Wilson, Elmswood, Jim D. and Terry Wilson, Bennet; daughters, sons-in-law, Merna M. and Ray McDiffett, Carolyn and Tony Wenzl, Christal and Dan Dehning, all of Lincoln, June and John Tvrdy, Waverly, Betty and Lyle Stolte, Bennet; 36 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Elsie Jones, Merna Nichols, both of Lincoln City, Ore. Preceded in death by parents; sister; brother; great-grandchild.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Country Bible Church, 16000 S. 148th. The Rev. Mike McDonald. Bennet Cemetery. Pallbearers: Cheryl Black, Lori Volderstrasse. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. Wednesday, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m., Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before the service, church. Memorials to Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte Ave. (07) or family.
Beltz - Andrew Jr., 92, Lincoln, died Thursday (12/6/2001). Retired foreman, Cushman Motors. Member: Frieden's Lutheran Church; Masonic Lodge, Liberty Lodge 300, past master; American Forward; Welfare Society; AHSGR. Former member, Eastern Star, Temple Chapter 271.
Survivors: wife, Elizabeth; daughter, son-in-law, Deloris and Melvin Bellinger, Woodbridge, Va.; son, daughter-in-law, Steven and Cathy, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Marie and Robert Hall, Lincoln; sisters-in-law, Betty Beltz, Shirley Beltz, both Lincoln; grandchildren, Gerry Beltz, Michael Bellinger, David Bellinger, Mark Bellinger; granddaughter, Stena Varvel; great-grandson, Randy Brewer; nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Frieden's Lutheran Church. Pastor Del Klover. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 10-9 p.m. Friday; 9-9 p.m. Saturday; 9-9 p.m. Sunday with family greeting friends 3-5 p.m. all at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to church.
Benedict - Grace Alexandra, 10 weeks, Staplehurst, died Tuesday (12/4/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Friedens United Church of Christ, Seward. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of the family. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Booth - Sue Peden, 91, Goodyear, Ariz., died 11/3/01. Retired, Lincoln Public School system. Born in sod house in middle of the Sandhills (11/10/1909) in Hoagland, second daughter of Joseph and Effie Peden. At age 17, having just finished high school, began teaching school in one-room schoolhouse near Raymond. Over the years, attended night and summer school classes at University of Nebraska, raised her family and earned her degree. Member, supporter, LEAR, NEA, NSEA, Nebraska Alumni Association and honorary life member of Nebraska congress of parents and teachers during her 44-year career. Loved teaching, but enjoyed her retirement years by traveling, collecting dolls, reading, needlework and corresponding with family and friends.
Survivors: sons, Michael Sr. (Sue), Florida; daughter, Nancie (Richard) McDaniel, Arizona; grandchildren, Evelyn (Lyn) Music, Michael Jr., Matt, Jared and Johnna Booth, Joli Day, Marni Dahl; great-grandchildren Harley and Levi O'Neal, Blake Music; sister, Norma Searles, Lincoln; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband of 49 years, Edwin W. Booth (of Walton). She is greatly missed by family and friends.
Memorial services celebrating her life: 1 p.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Lincoln Education Association Retired (LEAR), scholarship fund, 4920 Normal Blvd., Lincoln 68506; or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Brown - Joseph E., 66, Lincoln, died Tuesday (12/4/2001). Retired, U.S. Army and Navy National Guard, 30 years. Retired, ADM. Member: Cathedral of the Risen Christ, Friends of Bill Wilson. Guidance worker, state penitentiary, 13 years. Special friend to many people.
Survivors: wife, Mary; sons, Mitchell, Lincoln, Richard, Tokyo; adopted son, Tony, Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, James and Lois, Orlando, Fla., William, Philadelphia; sister, Ann Ware, Albuquerque, N.M.; sister-in-law, Emily Brown, Plattsburg, N.Y.; mother-in-law, Lela Hoover, Phillipsburg, Kan.; three grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Father Robert Tucker. Memorials to the family for later designation. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Clouse - Edward J. "Ted," 91, Friend, died Tuesday (12/4/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, United Church of Christ, Friend. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church or Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Duff - Cara L., 35, Lincoln, died Tuesday (12/4/2001).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Cancer Resource Center, Suite 336, 4600 Valley Road, (10).
Dunlap - Phyllis M., 77, Milford, widow of G. Alan, died Thursday (12/6/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Bladen (9/4/1924). Graduate, Douglas High School and University of Nebraska. Received teaching degree, taught in rural schools at Douglas, Murdock. Member: Milford United Methodist Church; director at both Farmers & Merchants Bank, Milford and Union Bank & Trust, Lincoln. Served on the Methodist church Publishing House Board, Nashville, Tenn.; UNMC board, Omaha; board of trustees, Nebraska Weslyan; most recently served on the Presidents Council of Nebraska Weslyan. Member, Alpha Omicron Pi, UNL.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Gerry and Verlyn, Milford; daughters, sons-in-law, Judy Eicher and special friend, James Hauder, both Lincoln, Diane and D. Wayne Kremer, Divide, Colo.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters-in-law, Daryl and Evelyn Davidson, St. Augustine, Fla., Orval and Junette Davidson, Bella Vista, Ark., Glen and Brenda Davidson, Syracuse, Loren and Valda Davidson, Crete; brothers-in-law, spouses, Jay and Shirley Dunlap, Milford, Paul and Jackie Dunlap, Des Moines, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Milford United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Keith Johnson. Cremation. Register book available for signing: 9-6 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford and one hour before services, church. Memorials to church.
