U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Shaner - Carl Kenneth, 90, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation pending.
Shuey - Willis A., 94, Tecumseh, died Tuesday (2/5/2002). Born, Lewiston (4/24/07). Retired farmer.
Survivors: wife, Erma; sons, daughters-in-law, Milton, Fort Wayne, Ind., Dr. Keith and Bonnie, Tecumseh, Eldon and Mary, Fort Myer, Fla., Dean and Bobbie, Vientianne, Laos; daughters, sons-in-law, Marianne and Fred Applegate, Louisville, Neb., Linda and George Fewson, Boulder, Colo., Charlene and Russ Rasmussen, Wayne; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Viola Shuey, Beatrice; brothers-in-law, spouse, Arnold and Lorena Steiner, Pawnee City, Paul Hunzeker, Humboldt.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Tecumseh. The Rev. Dwight Ganzel. Lewiston Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Lewiston Consolidated Schools or Belle Terrace, Tecumseh.
Simonson - Janet Rae (Anderson), Lincoln, died Sunday (2/3/2002).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial: 9:30 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. 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. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Sorensen - Karen J., 78, Lincoln, died Jan. 8, 2002.
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. today, 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.
Trew - Kathryn G. "Kay," 94, Lincoln, formerly Ashland, died Wednesday (2/6/2002) in Lincoln. Bookkeeper, co-owner, Trew Construction Co., Ashland, and Caney Lanes, Caney, Kan.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Albert and Sally Conway, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Rita McKinney, Lincoln, Joan and Dwayne Wittstruck, Denton; 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister, Mildred Levitt, Lauderhill, Fla.; brother, sister-in-law, Robert and Betty Weis, Delray Beach, Fla. Preceded in death by husbands, John D. Conway and Garland M. Trew; son-in-law, Charles McKinney; one grandson; two great-grandsons.
Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Alvo Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steven McKinney, Craig and Marc Wittstruck, Richard and Dennis Conway, David Leuty. No viewing. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha Health Care Services, Lincoln. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
White - Andrew P., 89, Coralville, Iowa, formerly of Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002) following a lengthy illness. Born, Lyons (1/4/13) to Harry S. and Sarah Elizabeth Paine White. Graduated, Lyon High School. Married Mary Katherine Saylors (1/9/43) in Abilene, Texas. Served in U.S. Army, World War II. Employed in real estate and farm management in Lyons. Moved to Lincoln, 1966, and worked in sales and taught management seminars for Dale Carnegie International. Past member, Masons.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Janet and Paul Rudolph, Coralville, Iowa; son, daughter-in-law, Tom and Judy White, Spring, Texas; grandchildren, Zachary, Thomas Jr. and Michael; sister, Mary Grimes, Englewood, Colo. Preceded in death by two wives, Mary Kay and Evy White; sister, Sarah Zaremba.
Memorial services will be held at a later date in Lincoln. Memorials to Lantern Park Nursing and Rehab Center. The Lensing's Oak Hill, Coralville.
Workman - Alice, 82, Plattsmouth, widow of James Howard, died Tuesday (2/5/2002). Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Jean Sutton, Monmouth, Ill., Kate Rieke, Plattsmouth; sons, Bill, Avoca, Iowa, Dan, La Vista; 16 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Dixie Barker, Waterville, Minn., Betty Stark, Burbank, Calif., Phyllis Romero, Panorama City, Calif., Donna Sue Estick, Caddo, Okla.; brothers, Carl Waters, Tajunga, Calif., Wilber Waters, Williamsburg, Ky.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Louisville. Glendale Cemetery, rural Louisville. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Plattsmouth; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, funeral home in Louisville. Memorials to the family's choice.
Arbuck - Perry L., 84, York, formerly of Fairmont, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Exeter.
Survivors: wife, Zesta; daughter, Brenda, Sutton; brother, Russell, McCool Junction; three grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Fairmont Community Church. Fairmont Public Cemetery. Signing of the book only, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials in care of the family in lieu of flowers.
Bluhm - Leo W., 89, Seward, died Thursday (2/7/2002). Born, Goehner (3/20/12) to Otto and Alma. Retired farmer.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Donald and Betty, Milford; daughters, sons-in-law, DeLoris and Lyle Zimmer, Friend, Marlene and Loyd Erks, Utica; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; wives, Anna and Irene; son, daughter-in-law, Gary and Jeanne; brother, Ervin.
Services: 1:30 Saturday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Goehner. The Rev. Arnold Jurchen. Greenwood Cemetery, Seward. Pallbearers: Steven and Michael Zimmer, Rodney Erks, David, Jeffrey and Kyle Bluhm. Honorary pallbearers: The Rev. Mark Eichler, Dalen Meisinger, Kevin Stuhr, Douglas Malone and Greg Nuttelman. Visitation: 10-8:30 p.m. today, Volzke Mortuary and one hour before services, church.
Borst - Catherine Munroe (Condie), 103, Plattsmouth, widow of Henry H. Condie and Frank A. Borst, died Tuesday (2/5/2002). Born, Inverness, Scotland. Retired homemaker.
Survivors: son, John H. Condie, Fullerton, Calif.; daughter, Catherine Nettelmann, Plattsmouth; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.
Memorial service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Plattsmouth. Private graveside services will precede memorial service. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 pm. today, with family, 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth.
Clark - Maxine E., 80, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/5/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: today until services, mortuary. Memorials to ALS Foundation, 8142 N. Lawndale, Skokie, IL 60076.
Cloidt - Maxine G., 88, Plattsmouth, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Plattsmouth.
Survivors: sister, Frances Wooster; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Friday with family receiving friends, 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to church, Nebraska Masonic Home or Cass County Historical Society.
Ekdahl - Leslie J., 77, Weston, died Sunday (2/3/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, First Baptist Church, Weston. Closed-casket visitation: 6-8 p.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or donor's favorite charity.
Felix - Glen E., 93, Seward, died Thursday (2/7/2002).
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, United Methodist Church, Seward. Private family interment, Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Memorials to Health Care Systems-Extended Care, Seward, or donor's choice in care of the Felix family.
Flamme - Allan W., 91, North Bend, widower of Clara M., died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Dodge.
Survivors: son, Larry, Fremont; daughter, Mary Satorie, Lincoln; five grandchildren.
Services: 9 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter Lutheran Church, North Bend. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend and one-half hour before services, church.
Henderson - Viola Pauline, 81, Lincoln, went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 6, 2002. Member, Sheridan Lutheran Church, Naomi Circle. Graduated, Lincoln High School.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Kathy and Dr. Mac McCaffree, Spokane, Wash., Cindy and John Zetterman, Hickman; granddaughters, spouses, Amy (Zetterman) and Brian Olson, Ashley Zetterman, Wendy and Brett Shoemaker; grandsons, spouse, Adam Zetterman, Aaron Zetterman, Andrew and Jenny Zetterman, Judd McCaffree, Zach McCaffree; great-granddaughters, Viola's pride and joy: Olivia Grace Olson and Emma Kate Shoemaker; sister, Wilma Hahn, Lincoln; several special friends; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband and best friend, Duard; sister, Maurine Hilt.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Sheridan Lutheran Church. Pastor Greg Bouvier. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family receiving friends, 7-8 p.m., Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the church.
Hudson - Eleanor Marquerite (McMichael-Hurd), 77, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Lincoln (6/24/24). Retired medical assistant.
Survivors: husband, Harold; daughter, son-in-law, Marla Kay and George Roberts, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Delbert and Betty Hurd, Wayne and Sandy Hurd, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Lindy Kurtzer, Mitch Schwarzenbach, both Lincoln, Richard Schwarzenbach, Melissa Qualls, Michael Nichols, all Colorado; four stepgrandsons; nine great-grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Graveside Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. Meet at main gate. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today; 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association.
Hummel - Donald, 85, Fairbury, widower of Marie, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Farmer. Worked for city of Fairbury.
Survivors: son, Darwin, Waverly; daughter, Janet Meredith, Hubble; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; special friend, Frances Aasen, Fairbury; brother, Robert, Auburn; sister, Cleo Dux, Fairbury.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Grace Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Jackson - Melvin A. III, 5 months old, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/2/2002) at BryanLGH Medical Center West. Born, Lincoln (9/10/2001).
Survivors: parents, Melvin A. Jackson Jr. and Korina Kucera, Lincoln; brother, Markell A. Jackson; twin sisters, Markayla L. Jackson, Shamel M. Jackson; grandparents, Melvin A. Jackson, Miami, Patricia A. Jackson, Daytona, Fla., Roger Kucera, Lincoln, Cindy Ochoa, Colorado.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home.
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. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Steve Ratzlaff. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military honors by Pleasant Dale American Legion 354. Visitation: two hours before services, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family or Coalition for Pet Protection.
Jones - Irene F., 91, Lincoln, died Tuesday (2/5/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: today until services, mortuary. Family will greet friends 7-9 p.m. today. 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) to Adolph and Hattie Walla. Graduate, Seward High School, 1937. Bachelor's in education, 1966, Concordia College, Seward. Teacher for more than 50 years in grades K-8 and after retirement served as a substitute teacher and volunteer in the schools. Member, Assumption Catholic Church and Altar Society, Dwight.
Survivors: children, spouses and families: daughter, Judy and Ernie Kabourek, Brainard, and their children, Jerry and Dee Kabourek, Wahoo, Hailey and Hannah Kabourek, Kris Marten and Maribeth Hodge, daughter, Kathy and Darrell Kubik, Lincoln, and their children, Dawn and Mandy Kubik; daughter, Charlene and Bob Havlovic, Brainard; daughter, Mary Jo and Dale Buhl, Lindsay, and their children, Jessica, Crystal and Ginger Buhl; son, Dan and Laurie Kadavy, Dwight, and their children, Chastity, Autumn and Aaron Kadavy; sister, brother-in-law, Hattie and Jack Armstrong, Milford; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; husband; granddaughter, Annette Kabourek.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Saturday, Assumption Catholic Church, Dwight. The Rev. Father Loras Grell. Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery, Brainard. Visitation, noon-5 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward, one hour before Mass Saturday, church. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of the family.
Kissinger - Frank K. Jr., 49, Raymond, died Friday (2/1/2002). Born 6/17/52.
Services: 11 a.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Koelling - Kevin, 30, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born (4/29/71).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Lincoln. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Maguire - Rose Marie "Scooty," 70, Lincoln, formerly Papillion, widow of Carl D., died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Mountain View, Okla. Worked at Northwestern Bell.
Survivors: sons, Michael, Lincoln, Carl, Emporia, Kan., Colin, Omaha; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion. Cedardale Cemetery, Papillion. No visitation.
Meyer - Florine, 72, Ruskin, widow of Richard E., died Thursday (2/7/2002) in Grand Island.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, St. Marks Lutheran Church, Ruskin. Church cemetery. Visitation: 4-9 p.m. today, 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday, both Ahrendts Funeral Home, Deshler.
Murphy - Ruth Marie, 87, Louisville, widow of Paul, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Louisville.
Survivors: son, Tom, Weeping Water; daughter, Colleen Neer, Burnsville, Minn.; three grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Manley. St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery, rural Louisville. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Fussel-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Louisville. Memorials to grandchildren's education fund.
Otley - Gladys H., 83, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002). Born, Lancaster County (3/31/18) to William and Louise (Stange) Winter. Former administrative assistant to the dean, College of Home Economics, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Member, Prairie Home United Methodist Church. Former 4-H leader. Graduated, NU, B.S. in business administration; Lincoln School of Commerce. Loved gardening and nurturing nature along with her family.
Survivors: husband, William E.; sons, daughters-in-law, Rodney and Svata, Scott and Ruth, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Daniel Griffith of Wayne, Dylan Otley, Kaitlin Otley, both Lincoln; half brothers and spouses, Harold and Virginia Winter, Bill and Faye Winter, all Lincoln; half sister, spouse, Lucille and Robert Nohavec, Lincoln. Preceded in death by daughter, Louise Griffith; parents; sister; brother.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Fritz Hudson. Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly. Pallbearers: Dick Dames, Roy Puchalla, Wayne Johnson, Cliff Erickson, Bill Overman, Robert Frazier. Honorary pallbearers: Bill Fahleson, Robert Westland. Closed-casket visitation: noon Saturday until services, mortuary. Memorials to donor's choice.
Pumel - Glen J., 72, Martell, died Tuesday (2/5/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: until services, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to the family.
