U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Kastl - Ernest J. "Ernie," 87, Seward, formerly Bee, died Friday (2/8/2002).
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Bee. Visitation: 1 p.m.-8:30 p.m. today, with rosary at 7:30 p.m., Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Memorials to donor's choice in care of the Kastl family.
Kennedy - Alice L., 93, Valley Falls, Kan., formerly Falls City, widower of Burdette F., died Friday (2/8/2002) in Topeka, Kan. Born, Logan, Iowa. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, Robert Kennedy, Aiken, S.C.; daughter, Maxine Hefty, Valley Falls, Kan.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dorr and Clark Funeral Home, Falls City. Steele Cemetery, Falls City.
Koelling - Kevin S., 30, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd., Lincoln. Graveside service: 2:30 p.m. today, Greenwood Cemetery, Seward. Memorials established at the Nebraska United Methodist Foundation for the benefit of people with counseling needs, c/o Nebraska United Methodist Conference, P.O. Box 4553, Lincoln 68504-0553. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Kriha - Jerry L., 64, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/10/2002).
Services pending. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Loesch - Marie J., 94, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/9/2002). Born (11/9/07), Lawrence, Kan. Retired buyer and sales clerk, Ben Simons, Miller and Paine and Dillards. Member, St. Paul United Methodist Church, D.O.E.S. She was a big sports fan, a strong supporter of the Humane Society and liked watching dog shows.
Preceded in death by husband, Truman; parents; sister, Edith; brother, Bill.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Armin Vogt. Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the Humane Society.
Maahs - Frieda H., 94, Lincoln, died Friday (2/8/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Walton. Visitation: 2 p.m. today until 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or church Cemetery, Route 1, Box 22, Walton, NE 68461.
Mager - Edward H., 76, Wilber, died Sunday (2/10/2002). Born, Crete (3/26/25) to Frank and Emma (Warmbier). World War II army veteran. Drove semi for Fairmont Creamery. Drove school bus, nine years. Retired in Wilber. Resided, Wilber Care Center, last two years. Member: Crete VFW; trustee of Big Blue Cemetery Board; past chancellor of Knights of Pythias; American Legion.
Survivors: wife, Marguerite; twin children, James E. and wife Linda, Lincoln, Janey A. Beekley, Crete; son, daughter-in-law, Robert A. and Cheri, Wilber; grandchildren, Jessica and husband Derrick Damrow, Beatrice, Brian Mager, Wilber, Melissa and Jamie Mager, Lincoln, Brandy and Halley Beekley, Crete; brother, sister-in-law, Henry and Gladys, Crete; sisters, brothers-in-law, Helen and Ralph Scheidler, Portland, Ore., Alice and Floyd Mundt, Crete, Arline and Don Duckett, Wilber; half sister, O'tille Sickman, Wilber; brothers-in-law, Lad Kastanek, Wilber, John Schneider, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Kathy Mager, Portland, Ore.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Frank and George; sisters, Louise Mager, Rose Jordan, Dorothy Schneider; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kastanek.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Pastor Michael Flury. American Legion honor guard at graveside services. Big Blue Cemetery. Visitation: 9-9 p.m. today and Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to family with funeral home in charge.
Mitchell - James L., 63, Phoenix, formerly Lincoln, died 1/29/02 at home.
Services were Feb. 2 at Hansen's Desert Hills Mortuary in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Morris - Rollo G., 95, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/9/2002).
Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 7-8 p.m. today with the family, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Mowrey - Bill R., 78, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/7/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family in lieu of flowers.
Niday - Dorthea S., Plattsmouth, died Sunday (2/10/2002).
Services pending, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Obbink - Wilbur, 85, Firth, died Saturday (2/9/2002).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pella Reformed Church. Pella Cemetery. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today with family receiving friends 6-8 p.m., Metcalf Funeral Home, Firth. Memorials to Pella Reformed Church or Lakeview Rest Home.
Otley - Gladys H., 83, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Closed-casket visitation: until services, mortuary. Memorials to donor's choice.
Pacula - Anna, 80, Wahoo, formerly Weston, widow of Ladislav, died Friday (2/8/2002) in Omaha.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Weston. St. John Cemetery, Weston. Rosary, 7 p.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. today, funeral home; one hour before Mass, church. Memorials to St. John Elementary School.
Pine - Paul A., 32, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/7/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. A memorial fund has been established in his name.
Pleskac - John J., 89, David City, widower of Marie, died Sunday (2/10/2002). Born, Loma. Retired farmer.
Survivors: sons, John Jr., Valerian, both Omaha; daughters, Betty Barry, Omaha, Joan Juranek, David City; brother, Rudy Pleskac, David City; sister, Ethel Smutney, Omaha; seven grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City. St. Mary's Cemetery, David City. Rosary: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, church. Visitation: 3-7 p.m. today, Roberts Funeral Home, David City, and one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to St. Mary's Parish Endowment Fund.
Plum - Melvin L., 85, Hastings, died Thursday (2/7/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, First Baptist Church, Hastings. Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon today, Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings; one hour before services, church. Memorials to church. Condolences can be sent to www.lbvfh.com.
Rudge - Mildred E., 92, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/9/2002). Born, Farmington, Mo., (1/20/10) to Owen and Emma Lou (Hamilan) York.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Charles and Diana Rudge, Des Moines, Iowa; grandsons, Bradley Rudge, Des Moines, James Rudge, Chicago, Mark Rudge, Atlanta; stepgranddaughters, Shelly Garland, Suzanne Poe, both Des Moines. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Charles; sister, Velma.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Private inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. No visitation, cremation. Memorials to Hospice of Tabitha.
Shook - Clair A. "Fred," 66, Milford, died Thursday (2/7/2002) in Seward.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Milford. Visitation: 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family.
Smith - Joseph A. Jr., 78, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/6/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Southview Christian Church. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to A.R.C. of Lincoln/Lancaster County or the American Legion. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@wyuka.com.
Springer - Fern E., 87, Lincoln, formerly Geneva, Shickley, widow of Joe, died Friday (2/8/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Salem Mennonite Church, Shickley. Salem Cemetery, Shickley. Memorials to Billy Graham Evangelistic Association or American Heart Fund. Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva.
Studnicka - Thomas J., 66, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/9/2002).
Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3128 S St. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 5 p.m. today until 9 p.m. Tuesday, mortuary. Memorials to Hospice Care of Nebraska, Suite 201, 1600 S. 70th St., Lincoln 68506; or the church, Lincoln 68503.
Sweaney - Hazel B., 83, Hebron, widow of Keith, died Saturday (2/9/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Belvidere Cemetery, Belvidere. Memorials are established.
Wert - Joan Lou, 74, York, died Thursday (2/7/2002) in Lincoln.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. today, Goehner United Church of Christ. Cremation. No visitation or viewing. Private inurnment at later date, Mound Prairie Cemetery, Goehner. Memorials in care of family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Zech - Viola Ruth, 75, Lincoln, died Friday (2/8/2002).
Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill Ave. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation: 2 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to the family.
Barber - Jack E., 43, Virginia Beach, Va., formerly Beatrice and Lincoln, died Saturday (2/9/2002). Born, Lexington Park, Md. Served, U.S. Army.
Survivors: wife, Hillari; daughters, Kelly Barber, Beatrice, Samantha Barber, Wilber; sons, Joshua and Sean, both Wilber; stepson, Tanner Rogers, Lincoln; two grandchildren; parents, Darwin and Betty, Beatrice; brothers, Michael, San Rafael, Calif., Pat, Beatrice, Steve, Wilber; sister, Jane Aden, Beatrice.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Christ Community Church, Beatrice. St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Beatrice. Register book available: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice. Memorial established to family with the funeral home, 708 N. Sixth St., Beatrice 68310, in charge.
Boquist - Wilber, 85, Ceresco, died Monday (2/11/2002) in Omaha.
Services pending, Nelson Funeral Home, Ceresco.
Dick - Dr. William G., 92, Lincoln, died Sunday (2/10/2002). Born, Herbert, Saskatchewan Province, Canada (3/12/09). Former plant manager, RG LeTourneau, Vicksburg, Miss.; professor emeritus, retired assistant dean, College of Business Administration, University of Nebraska. Former consultant, Nebraska Department of Health, Division of Hospitals. Elder, Faith Bible Church. Former member board of directors, Eastmont Towers and Youth Service System. Adviser, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. Graduate, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago; Fletcher College, Oscaloosa, Iowa; master's degree and doctorate in economics, NU. Member, Alpha Kappa Psi, business honorary, NU.
Survivors: wife, L. Ruth (Shankland); sons, daughters-in-law, William E. and Marsha Dick, Lincoln, James A. and Lynda Dyck, Roca, Kenneth L. and Lynda Dick, Omaha; daughter, son-in-law, Carol R. and Steve Petersen, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, William and Jennifer Dick, Kelly Dick, Jonathan Dick, Michael Dick, Melissa Dick, Katie Dick, Samuel Dick, Jamee and James Wolfe, Laurin and Jeff Vincent, Mali Dyck, Stacy and Andy Simones, Corey and Kelly Petersen, Emily Petersen, Elissa and Jason Huebert, David Dick, Rachel Dick; five great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Faith Bible Church, 6201 S. 84th St. Pastor Tom Rempel. Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to the church or Eastmont Towers. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Diedrichsen - Elwin, 87, Scribner, widower of Alice, died Sunday (2/10/2002). Born, Scribner. Retired farmer.
Survivors: sons, Dr. Fred, Holdrege, John, Hooper, Peter, Columbus; daughters, Ruth Diedrichsen, Lincoln, Ann Jones, North Platte, Beth Hansen, Omaha; brother, George, Tecumseh; sisters, Ethel Diedrichsen, Lincoln, Dorothy Borman, Omaha; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, United Church of Christ, Scribner. Scribner Cemetery. Prayer service: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Good Samaritan Center, Scribner. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Wednesday, Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church, Scribner Library or the Good Samaritan Center, Scribner.
Elscher - William I., 102, Crete, formerly Clatonia, Wilber, died Saturday (2/9/2002). Born, Clatonia. With brother Alvin, farmed more than 72 years near Clatonia.
Survivors: niece, Laurel A. Brewer, Gretna; nephew, Willis Brinkmann, Ponca; great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Clatonia Cemetery. Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber.
Foster - Ruby F., 99, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/9/2002). Born, Wallace (9/22/2002) to John and Alice (Shaw) Heath. Member, Heritage Presbyterian Church, past deacon. Delivered Meals on Wheels. Red Cross volunteer.
Survivors: daughters, Betty Kent, Lincoln, Mary Alice Maxcy, Phoenix; son, daughter-in-law, Gary and Betty, Grand Island; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Gustva "Swede"; parents; sisters, Ruth Schellenberg, Minnie Hart; grandchild, Elizabeth Ann Maxcy.
Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Raymond Meester. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m. until services Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to Heritage Presbyterian Church, 880 S. 35th St., Lincoln 68510.
Grady - Charles E., 72, Falls City, formerly Omaha, Papillion, died Sunday (2/10/2002). Born, Kansas City, Mo. Retired chief operator, Falls City Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Survivors: wife, Annabelle; son, Charles E., Bellevue; daughter, Cheryl Hullman, Falls City; brother, Joe, Ralston; sister, Maxine Murphy, Falls City; five grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, First Brethren Church, Falls City. Steele Cemetery, Falls City. Dorr Funeral Home, Falls City.
