U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Molina - Nicholas, 57, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Born, Taos, N.M.
Survivors: son, Nick, New Mexico; sister, Alice Baca, New Mexico.
Services at a later date in Santa Fe, N.M. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Nodlinski - Dorothy, 86, Grant, died Sunday (2/3/2002).
Survivors: husband, Milford; daughter, Vicki (Curt) Bromm, Wahoo; sons, Richard, Terry, Bob; 14 grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Grant Catholic Church. Grant Cemetery. Rosary: 8 p.m. today, church. Bullock-Long Funeral Home, Grant.
Olsen - Naomi, 93, Fairbury, widow of Sheldon, died Monday (2/4/2002). Born, Hardy. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Elinor Krause, Fairbury, Cheryl Swartz, Fort Collins, Colo.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Faith Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Burial: 2 p.m. Friday, Spring Creek Cemetery, Ruskin. Memorials to family's choice in lieu of flowers. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Phillips - Judith A., 61, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Graveside service: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park (changed location.) Family and friends meet at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. No visitation. Memorials to Capital Humane Society or First-Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ.
Pughe - Winifred Ann, 95, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Private family graveside services will be held at Wyuka Cemetery. No viewing or visitation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Hospice Care of Nebraska, 1600 S. 70th St., Suite 201, Lincoln 68506.
Pumel - Glen J., 72, Martell, died Tuesday (2/5/2002). Born, Auburn (6/3/29) to Glen Nelson and Velma (Whittington). Former owner, White Knight Drain and Plumbing. Korean War veteran. Member, American Legion Post 294, Hallam.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Richard C. and Sun Nam, Glen D. and Lisa, all Lincoln, Wayne A. and Becky, Dawson, Raymond J. and Rita, Holland; daughter, son-in-law, Robin L. and Ron Schuster, Martell; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; father-in-law, Ray Childs, Martell; aunt, Wilma Jean McCoy, Lincoln. Preceded in death by wife, Barbara; daughter, Donna; parents; brother, Jack; one great-grandson.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Dan Davis. Zion Cemetery, Hallam. Visitation: 2 p.m. today until services, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Family will greet friends, 7-9 p.m. Thursday. Memorials to the family.
Robertson - Arlene K., 87, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Sapp - Darl E., 74, Lincoln, died Monday (2/4/2002).
Services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 10 a.m. today until services Thursday, mortuary. Pallbearers: Walt Meier, Eldon Paswaters, Ronnie Nyhoff, Glen Durham, Gary Durham, Bruce Von Busch. Memorials to Fellowship Baptist Church, 1515 W. South St., Lincoln 68522.
Simonson - Janet Rae (Anderson), Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Born, Lexington (4/4/34) to Clarence and Margaret (Dick) Anderson. Retired Lincoln Public School elementary teacher. Teaching was her passion. She enjoyed her years of teaching fourth- through sixth-graders and in her latter years, English Language Learners. Jan had a positive influence on many people, both in school and out. She enjoyed golf, playing piano and telling stories. Member, Trinity United Methodist Church, Pi Beta Phi Sorority. Former member, LEA; NSEA; NEA; PEO, chapter GD. Received her bachelor's and master's degrees in elementary education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Survivors: husband, Theodore "Ted" L. Simonson (married 47 years); daughters, sons-in-law, Kelly and David Lauer, Betsy and Michael Hergenrader, Pam Hampton, all of Lincoln; daughter, fiance, Jill Simonson and Steve Cohn, both Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Alan and Dorothy Anderson, Aurora; sister-in-law, Jeanette Simonson, Seattle; grandchildren, Ty Hampton, Boulder, Amy Hampton, Joshua, Jared, Jameson, and Jackson Lauer, Cale Simonson, Madison and Emily Hergenrader, all Lincoln; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Gordon Anderson; brother-in-law, Richard Simonson.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Trinity United Methodist Church. The Rev. Lauren Ekdahl. Burial: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: closed casket, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Lincoln and Greater Nebraska Chapter; Madonna Foundation for Alzheimer's Day Care Center, Saint Elizabeth's Hospice, Lincoln Public Schools Foundation, or the church.
Sorensen - Karen J., 78, Lincoln, died January 8, 2002. Born, Elgin (2/18/23) to Lars and Ane Margrethe (Larsen) Sorensen. Graduate of UNL.
Survivors: brother, sister-in-law, Larry and Marian Sorensen, Minden; sister, brother-in-law, Ardes and Jim Weedman, Papillion; special friends, Dave Anderson, Lincoln, Bernice Murphy, Minneapolis; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Saturday, Wesleyan University Chapel, 50th Street and St. Paul Avenue. Memorials to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Stoner - William Martin Jr., 78, Madeira Beach, Fla., formerly Lincoln, died Friday (2/1/2002).
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, Church by the Sea. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Church by the Sea Foundation, 495 137th Avenue Circle, Madeira Beach, FL 33708. E. James Reese Funeral Home, 6767 Seminole Blvd., Seminole FL 33772.
Anderson - Dr. Robert G. "Bob," 76, Lincoln, died Monday (2/4/2002).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Cremation. No viewing. Family will greet friends: one hour before services, funeral home. In celebrating his lifetime love of his faith and his service to animals, memorials to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., Lincoln 68502; or Pink Sisters, 1040 S. Cotner Blvd., Lincoln 68510, in Dr. Bob's name.
Bednar - William Edward, 69, Grand Blanc, Mich., formerly Wymore, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wymore. Wymore Cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, church in Wymore. Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, Holy Family Catholic Church, Grand Blanc. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Mott Community College Retirees Scholarship Fund. Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home, Wymore.
Clark - Maxine E., 80, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/5/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 2 p.m. today until services, mortuary. Family will greet friends, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday. Memorials to ALS Foundation, 8142 N. Lawndale, Skokie, IL 60076.
Dahl - Esther Ione, 94, Lincoln, died Jan. 29, 2002.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Friday, First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Memorials to Bethphage Mission, 4980 S. 118th St., Suite A, Omaha 68137. Cremation, no visitation. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Ebert - James H., 77, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002).
Services: 9:30 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to American Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.
Ekdahl - Leslie J., 77, Weston, died Sunday (2/3/2002). Born, rural Weston to Japhet E. and Edith P. (Swanson). Graduated, Weston High School, 1942; University of Nebraska, B.S. degree, 1948; master's degree in school administration, 1950. Navy veteran, World War II. Teacher, superintendent: Chambers, nine years; Dorchester, seven years. Retired teacher, 1986, biology and general science, Lincoln Southeast High School, 23 1/2 years. Member, First Baptist Church, American Legion Post 308, both Weston.
Survivors: cousins; other relatives.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Weston. Bethel Cemetery, rural Weston. Military rites, flag presentation: American Legion Post 308. Closed-casket visitation: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or donor's favorite charity.
Griffin - Marcella L., 82, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Reception following services in the Wyuka Funeral Home Garden Room. Memorials in care of the family in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@wyuka.com.
Hansen - Mark A., 43, Lincoln, died Friday (2/1/2002) at home. Born, Wahoo (7/9/58).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, First Lutheran Church, Fremont. Memorials to Salvation Army, Lincoln, or the church. Rozanek and Son Colonial Chapel, Fremont.
Henderson - Viola, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002).
Services pending, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Hester - Velma Louise, 86, Lincoln, died Friday (2/1/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials in care of the family.
Jacobs - James A., 55, Pleasant Dale, died Monday (2/4/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Lincoln (9/30/46) to Herman and Tillie (Schneider). Served, U.S. Army, seven years, achieved rank of captain; Vietnam veteran; piloted helicopters while in Vietnam. After military service, piloted helicopters in Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran and Alaska before returning to Nebraska. Worked at Lincoln's veterans hospital for last 17 years. Member, Pleasant Dale American Legion 354. Avid nature and animal lover, marvelous sense of humor and wild about trains.
Survivors: son, Nathan Ross, Lincoln; special companions, Lucy, Mama Kitty, Lobo and Shadow; sisters, brother-in-law, Gerry, Sheila Jacobs and Lawrence Thies, Lincoln; niece, Jacki; cousins, aunts, uncles, VA co-workers. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Steve Ratzlaff. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military honors by Pleasant Dale American Legion 354. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family or Coalition for Pet Protection.
Jones - Irene F., 91, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/5/2002). Born, Boone County (1/11/11) to John W. and Julia M. (Nordgren) Schmadeke. Member, Calvary United Methodist Church.
Survivors: husband, Willard; daughter, son-in-law, Willa F. and Neal MacNabb of Katy, Texas; granddaughter, Whitney MacNabb of Katy; brother, sister-in-law, Lloyd and Deloris Schmadeke, Stuart, Fla.; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Leroy, Lester, Lawrence and LaMont; sister, Marjorie Copple.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Doyle Burbank-Williams. Wyuka Cemetery. Pallbearers: Harold DeVries, Val Bohaty, Loyal Quandt, Bob Gondolfi, Lyle Westerman, Wayne Sohl. Visitation: 5 p.m. today until services, mortuary. Family will greet friends 7-9 p.m. Friday. Memorials to Calvary United Methodist Church, 1610 S. 11th St., Lincoln, 68502; or People's City Mission, 110 Q St., Lincoln, 68508.
Kadavy - Marie A., 81, Dwight, widow of Joseph J., died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born 7/8/20.
Services pending, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Kissinger - Frank K. Jr., 49, Raymond, died Friday (2/1/2002). Born 6/17/52.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. Thursday with family greeting friends, 6-8 p.m., funeral home.
Koester - Leo H., 92, Falls City, died Tuesday (2/5/2002). Born, Raeville. Retired farmer.
Survivors: wife, Margaret; sons, Leo H., Tucson, Ariz., Ronald, Grafton, N.D.; daughters, Geraldine Chesnut, Macon, Ga., Elizabeth Tutt, Gwendolyn Miller, both Lincoln, Catherine Scott, Houston; 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, Falls City. Falls City Catholic Cemetery, Falls City. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dorr & Clark Funeral Home, Falls City.
Pughe - Winifred Ann, 95, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002).
Private family graveside services will be held at Wyuka Cemetery. No viewing or visitation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Hospice Care of Nebraska, 1600 S. 70th St., Suite 201, Lincoln 68506.
Pumel - Glen J., 72, Martell, died Tuesday (2/5/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Pallbearers: Tim, Adam and John Mattox, Ron Schuster Jr., Robert Mulder, DeLos Pumel. Visitation: today until services, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Family will greet friends, 7-9 p.m. today. Memorials to the family.
Redfield - Corliss A. "Cori," 53, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Registered nurse, Lincoln Lancaster Health Department. Member, St. Paul United Methodist Church. Strong supporter, Breast Cancer Awareness. Loved to travel, loved her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy.
Survivors: husband, Larry; children, Rose Redfield, Beverly and spouse Jackson Currie, Elizabeth Redfield, Megan Johnson, Katie Redfield, all Lincoln, Seth Redfield, Boulder, Colo.; grandchildren, Cameron Johnson, Ella Currie; sisters, Lynelle Lind, Norfolk, Lesley Attenberger, Frisco, Texas; mother-in-law, Marjorie Redfield, Stratton. Preceded in death by brother.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Paul United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. C. Rex Bevins. Burial: 3:30 p.m. Friday, Clearwater Cemetery, Clearwater. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family 4:30-7 p.m., Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Cancer Resource Center or Tabitha Hospice.
Robertson - Arlene K., 87, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Sapp - Darl E., 74, Lincoln, died Monday (2/4/2002).
Preceded in death by son, Darl Earl Sapp Jr.
Services: 2:30 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: today until services, mortuary. Memorials to Fellowship Baptist Church, 1515 W. South St., Lincoln 68522.
