U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Bedell-Giberson - Lois E., 40, Boise, Idaho, formerly Grand Island, died Monday (2/11/2002).
Local Survivors: mother, Ruth Bedell; sister, Ruthann Nahorny; brother, Doug, all Lincoln
Memorial service: 10 a.m., Saturday, Westminster Presbyterian Chapel, 2110 Sheridan Blvd. Interment: 4 p.m. Saturday, First Presbyterian Columbarium, Grand Island. Memorials in care of family.
Brox - Meredith D., 66, Lincoln, entered into rest Wednesday (2/13/2002). Born, Ord (8/2/35). Retired district manager, Shaw Industries. Member, Touch Down Club.
Survivors: wife, Zoe; sons, daughter-in-law, Pete and Lana Brox, Eric Brox, all of Lincoln; grandsons, Ethan Brox, Chad McGuire; brother, sister-in-law, James and Mary Brox; nieces; nephews; canine companion, Alaskan malamute Kamiko.
Private family memorial services. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to Capital City Humane Society. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Casper - Jack E., 64, Lincoln, died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, Kearney. Bookkeeper/accountant, Nebraska Farm Workers Association. Served, Air Force, during Vietnam.
Survivors: wife, Mary; daughters, Carol Casper, Lincoln, Georgia Wilson, Pleasant Dale, Jennifer Niemann, Kranzburg, S.D.; five grandchildren; sisters, Sophia Brown, San Pablo, Calif., Virginia Meyer, Lexington, Roberta Brunk, Clarks, Carol Bihlmaier, Kearney; brothers, Moses Casper, Indiana, Nicholas Casper, Lexington; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Wyuka Cemetery. Reception to follow in the Wyuka Funeral Home Garden Room. Visitation: 1-5 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@wyuka.com.
Cottle - Merle L., 59, Avoca, died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, Maryville, Mo. Retired heavy equipment operator and tree trimmer, tree surgeon for Wright Tree Service.
Survivors: wife, Retta; daughter, Lisa Kirchhoff, Avoca; sons, Larry, Arlington, David, Louisville; 10 grandchildren; father, Elmer, Maryville; brothers, Steve, St. Charles, Mo., Phil, Maryville, Mo., Hubert, Fulton, Mo.; sister, Phyllis Carmichael, Pickering, Mo.; nieces, nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Plattsmouth Baptist Church. Burial of ashes at a later date. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Weeping Water. Memorials to family, to be used to plant trees in Merle's memory.
Cox - Cameron D. "Cam," 89, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/14/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: until services, funeral home. Memorials to Shriners Transportation Fund, c/o Tehama Temple, Hastings, or the First Presbyterian Church, Hastings.
Farber - Edwin G., 76, Gross Pointe Park, Mich., died Sunday (2/10/2002).
Services and interment were held in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ira Kaufman Chapel, 18325 W. Nine Mile Road, Southfield, Mich.
Hanson - Herbert S., 91, Lincoln, formerly Texas, died Thursday (2/14/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home.
Harrop - Lois I., 89, Raymore, Mo., died Saturday (2/16/2002). Born, Evelith, Minn. (10/19/12) to Walter and Irene (Morneau) Whitburn. Graduate, Lincoln High School, University of Nebraska. Married J. Wayne Harrop, 1938.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, David and Patricia Harrop, Apple Valley, Minn.; grandson, spouse, Mathew and elise Harrop, Lawrence, Kan.; sister, Grace Ryon, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Eleanor Whitburn, Novato, Calif.; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by husband; parents; twin brothers, Robert and Roger Whitburn; sister-in-law, Elaine Whitburn; brother-in-law, Allen Ryon.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday, Foxwood Springs, Raymore. Memorials to Fellowship of John, Foxwood Springs, 1500 W. Foxwood Drive, Raymore, MO 64083.
Hurst - Helen M., 89, Fairmont, widow of Harold H., died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, Fairmont.
Survivors: sons, Francis "Hub," Fairmont; brother, Merlin Ritchey, Valentine; sisters, Merna Price, York, Bernice Geis, Aurora; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Fairmont Community Church. Fairmont Public Cemetery. No public visitation. Memorials to the Helen Hurst family. Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva.
Johnson - Kenneth E., 81, Colon, died Thursday (2/14/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. A scripture service will be held at 7:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Prague American Legion Post 254 or Disabled American Veterans Post 7, Lincoln.
Mai - Trong V., 87, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/14/2002).
Funeral service: 10 a.m. Monday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: 1-6 p.m. today, funeral home.
Manning - Shirley L., 65, Lincoln, died Saturday (2/16/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, American Lutheran Church, 4200 Vine St. The Rev. Timothy J. Wiggins. Burial: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Myrna Cemetery, Myrna. Visitation: beginning 10 a.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Marker - Opal I. (Fass), 100, Auburn, died Saturday (2/16/2002). Born, west of Auburn (1/19/1902).
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Wayne and Eunice Fass, Auburn; six grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Harlan and Inez Keedy, Rock Port, Mo.; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husbands Albert B. Fass, Milton Marker.
Services: 2 pm. Tuesday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Auburn. Church cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Hemmingsen Funeral Home, Auburn; 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nemaha County Good Samaritan Center. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the cemetery or Auburn Rescue squad.
Miller - Mary Lucille "Mary Lou" (Allen), 75, Omaha, died Wednesday (2/13/2002). Born, Beatrice (5/10/26), the only child of Carl F. and Lucille Allen. 1944 graduate, Beatrice High School. Married August "Mike" Anthony Miller, a pilot in the Army Air Corps stationed in Lincoln (6/17/45). Her favorite hobbies included her cat Angel, gambling, crossword puzzles and word puzzles, reading, music, and being with her grandchildren.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Kathy Curry, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jeanne and Steve Cary, Omaha; sons, daughters-in-law, James and Alice Miller, Beatrice, Mike and Jan Miller, Lincoln; grandchildren, Luke and Hilary Miller, Lincoln, Bryce, Tyler, and Ryan Cary, Omaha, Mary and Adam Curry, Colorado Springs. Preceded in death by husband (1967); parents.
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Overland Hills Baptist Church, 707 Gruenther St., Papillion. Her body has been donated to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Memorials to Omaha Bergen Mercy Hospital Foundation, 7710 Mercy Road, Omaha, NE 68106.
Neher - Zethyl Avis, 91, Lincoln, died Friday (2/15/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Additional service: 3 p.m. Monday, Tabitha Health Care, 4720 Randolph St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until services Monday, all at the funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Ottersberg - Norma M., 80, Beatrice, died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, Crab Orchard. Retired care staff member, Martin Luther Home, Beatrice.
Survivors: husband, Leeroy; daughters, Carol Bothwell, Becky Wright, both of Lincoln, Jeanne DeBeaulieau, Tucson, Ariz.; son, Michael, Lincoln; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Lawrence Penkava, Salem, Ore.; sister, Esther Grapes, Canyon Lake, Texas; niece, nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Wymore. Church cemetery. Visitation: 5 p.m. today until 9 p.m. Monday, Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home, Wymore; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church and the Gage County Red Cross chapter, with Waline and Doris Ropers and Raymond and Helen Hogelucht in charge.
Peetz - Evelyn A., 64, Palmer, died Thursday (2/14/2002). Born, Palmer. Retired owner/operator, Branding Iron Cafe, Palmer.
Survivors: son, James, Grand Island; daughters, Gayle Nicholas, Palmer, Cheryl Peetz, Lincoln, Cindy Beyer, Kapolei, Hawaii; five grandchildren; brothers, Bob, Palmer, Gene, Grand Island, Gary, St. Paul, Rick, Central City; sisters, Darlene Miller, Central City, Donna Berst, Palmer, Carolyn Scarborough, St. Paul.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Palmer. Rose Hill Cemetery, Palmer. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Monday, Palmer Funeral Home, Palmer. Memorials to the church.
Peterson - Ruby L., 95, widow of Paul M., Columbus, formerly Seward, died Wednesday (2/13/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, United Methodist Church, Seward. Visitation: 1-8:30 p.m. today, Volzke Mortuary, Seward; one hour before services, church.
Ray - Georgia Smith, 85, Ulysses, died Saturday (2/16/2002). Born, (10/11/16). Former employee, Interstate Freight Co., Star Van and Storage, both of Lincoln. Graduate, Jackson High School. Member, Fellowship Community Church, Lincoln; Jackson High School Alumni Association.
Survivors: daughter, Jan Crocker, Ulysses; son, Deane L. Smith, Omaha; grandchildren, Jay and Sue Pavey, Bloomington, Joy Pavey, Fremont, Jean and Merle "Butch" Manley, Seward, Samantha Smith, Omaha, J.C. and Julie Fuller, Lansing, Mich.; great-grandchildren, Jamie Pavey, James E. Pavey, Sarah Brumm; sister, brother-in-law, Joanna and John Lutz, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Harold "Bud" and Eileen Eyer, Yuma, Ariz. Preceded in death by husbands, Dallas Ray and Charles Ted L.Smith; daughter, Bonnie Fuller; parents, Russell and Jennie Eyer; sister, Florence Shultz.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Fellowship Community Church, 8601 Holdrege St. Pastor George Cook. Burial: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday until services, church. Memorials to donor's choice in care of the family.
Roelfs - Glenn N., 70, Beatrice, formerly of Wichita, Kan., Diller, died Saturday (2/16/2002). Born, Diller. Served, U.S. Air Force, Korean War, then Reserves. Retired truck driver, Roelfs Transfer and Purina Mills; worked part-time, Southeast Nebraska Co-op.
Survivors: wife, Meredeth; sons, Gale, Lincoln, Steven, Alliance; five grandchildren; brothers, Ervin, Lincoln, Don, Diller; sisters, Della Miller, Beatrice, Darlene Balderson, Denver; nieces, nephews.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Beatrice. Inurnment, Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice. Cremation. No visitation. Register book available 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church and the Martin Luther Home, with Dewane and Darlene Spilker in charge.
Rooney - Ruby A., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, Tobias (12/9/20).
Survivors: husband, John; son, daughter-in-law, Phillip and Karen, Lincoln; daughter, Barbara Rooney, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Dorothy and Norman Rezny, Wilber, Arlene Weaver, Lincoln; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Rose Weaver; two brothers; half-brother.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Thomas Walsh. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Monday; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, all at the funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Salak - Wilma, 81, Schuyler, widow of Charles, died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, Creston. Owner/operator, Parkway Drive-In, for several years; also worked in food service at Schuyler High School, Johnnies Steak House.
Survivors: sons, Jay, Lincoln, Jon, Tolleson, Ariz.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Schuyler. Burial will follow cremation. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, Kracl Funeral Home, Schuyler; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the Trinity Lutheran Building fund.
Silvey - Velma M., 80, Wahoo, formerly of Fremont and Craig, widow of Everett, died Thursday (2/14/2002). Born, Shawneetown, Ill. Retired; worked at Wilkenson Manufacturing, Fort Calhoun, and Campbell Soup Co., Fremont.
Survivors: daughter, Sharon Andresen, Wahoo; sons, Larry, Omaha, Randy, Hooper; brother, Paul Myers, Ridgeway, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Craig Cemetery, Craig. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Svoboda Funeral Home,Wahoo; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Parkinson's disease research.
Smith - William C., 71, Grand Island, formerly Lincoln, died Friday (2/15/2002) at the Nebraska Veterans Home of Grand Island.
There will be a private family service. Memorials to donor's choice. Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home, Grand Island.
Stett - Edward Lee, 57, Harvard, died Wednesday (2/13/2002) in Lincoln.
A memorial service was held Friday, Wilson-Alberding Funeral Home, Harvard. No visitation. Private family burial to be held at later date. Memorials in Ed's name to family for organ donation fund.
Tavlin - Mitch, 95, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/13/2002). Born, Grodno, Poland (6/6/1906). Emigrated to United States in 1912; Lincoln resident for 90 years. Graduated, Lincoln High School, 1923. Captain, U.S. Army, World War II veteran. Member, Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Lincoln Elks Lodge 80, VFW, B'nai B'rith. Mitch was in the automobile business in the 1930s and owned the Sleepy Hollow Motel in the 1950s, but he was best-known as Lincoln's wine merchant, owning and operating the Cork 'n' Bottle for 40 years and then managing the wine departments at various Super Saver stores until his health forced him to retire in 1995 at age 89. Mitch was an absolutely unforgettable, one-of-a-kind person who thoroughly endeared himself to the people of Lincoln, the city he called "the best place on Earth."
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Michael and Marvona Tavlin, John and Laurie Tavlin, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Matthew Tavlin, Mission, Kan., Lindsey and Natalie Tavlin, Lincoln; sisters, Sonia Tavlinsky, Firth, Ida Stone, Omaha; nieces, Linda Tavlin, Chicago, Deborah Tavlin, Long Beach, Calif.; nephew, Otis Tavlin, Long Beach; special friend, Ruth Ronning, Lincoln; thousands of other cherished friends.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Wyuka Cemetery. No visitation. No flowers. Memorials to Tifereth Israel Synagogue Religious School.
Tietmeyer - Agnes F., 90, York, widow of Herman, died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, rural Waco. Retired nurse, York Medical Clinic.
Survivors: daughter, Shirley Alberts, Sutton; son, Boyd, York; five granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, York. Greenwood Cemetery, York. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. today, Metz Mortuary, York. Memorials to the family.
Vestecka - Robert G., 77, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/14/2002).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Birthright.
Whaley - Amy, 88, Lincoln, died Friday (2/15/2002). Born, Overton (6/21/1913). Former housekeeper, Bryan Memorial Hospital.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Dolores and Daryld Schlereth, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband; five brothers.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Graveside service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Walnut Grove Cemetery, Cozad. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. Monday, funeral home.
