U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Reich - Pauline Y., 72, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/27/2002). Retired cook, veterans hospital. Member: Waverly Lutheran Church; YM Club; past president, VFW Auxiliary; LCW; 4-H leader; Sunday school and Bible school teacher.
Survivors: husband, Roland; daughter, Jan Gulbrandson, Lincoln, sons, David Reich, Bartlett, Harold Reich of Lincoln and friend Jamie Gustafson; grandchildren, Alissa and Justin Ashburn, Justin Gulbrandson and fiancee Kim Duffy, Ashley Gulbrandson, Jared, Derek, Travis, Danielle Reich; great-grandchildren, Trenton and Taylor Ashburn, Jenna Vath; brother, sister-in-law, Merlin and Carole Olson, Fremont; sister, Charlotte Killion, Omaha; brother, sister-in-law, Donald and Ruth Olson, Utica; special friend, Steve Harris; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. No visitation. Church services are tentatively set at 10 a.m. Thursday, Zion Lutheran Church, Albion. Memorials to the family.
Saline - Arthur O., 84, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/27/2002).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. Visitation: family to greet friends, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500, Lincoln 68516.
Schaefer - Leola F., 79, Seward, died Sunday (4/28/2002). Born July 16, 1922. Member: Seward United Methodist Church; OES Chapter 156, Seward, past worthy matron; Kensington; VFW Auxiliary 4755; Royal Neighbors of America; Seward Country Club Ladies Golf League.
Survivors: husband, John J.; sons, daughters-in-law, Frank Hall, Minneapolis, Jon Hall, Lincoln, Steve and Debra Schaefer, Mike and Shannon Schaefer, all Seward; daughters, sons-in-law, Debby and Jim Aegerter, Becky and Duff Campbell, all Seward; grandchildren, Greg Hall, Gary Claxton, Ben Claxton, Christy Aegerter, Clint Aegerter, James Campbell, Brian Campbell; sister, brother-in-law, Ginny and Randy Lee, Denver; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Russell A. and Florence C. Summers; daughter, Carolee; sister, Viola Summers; grandson, Randy Hall; granddaughter, Leslie Schaefer.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Thursday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. The Rev. Kelly Karges. Seward Cemetery. Signing of remembrance book: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Wednesday; 9 a.m. until services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to donor's choice in care of family.
Speedlin - Gerald "Jerry," 82, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/28/2002).
Memorial services pending, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Stephens - Dale R., 70, Blue Eye, Mo., formerly of Lincoln, died Monday (4/29/2002) in Canyon, Texas. Retired, Peoples Natural Gas Co. Served, U.S. Marine Corps.
Survivors: wife, Kay; daughters, Joy Mota, Omaha, Carol Bell, Cambridge, Iowa; sons, Dan, Jordanville, N.Y., Tom, Lincoln, Doug, Griswold, Iowa; nine grandchildren; father, Francis, Lincoln; brother, Don, Lincoln; sisters, Jean Dutton, Bradenton, Fla., Sally Carroll, Sheridan, Wyo., Lavonne Dahlin, Hallam, Beverly Read, Roca, Mary Lee Smith, Lincoln, Sandi Parker, Omaha, Lynda Jones, Canyon,Texas.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Masonic Lodge East 210, Blue Eye. Cremation. Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon and Happy, Canyon, Texas. Memorials to the Shrine transportation fund or the family.
Williams - Jere Lynn, 73, Lincoln, died March 8, 2002.
Memorial service: 7:30 p.m. today, Hyde Observatory, Holmes Park, 3701 S. 70th St. No visitation, cremation. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.
Wozab - Mary, 98, Swanton, widow of Edward E., died Monday (4/29/2002). Born near Dorchester. With husband, farmed near Swanton.
Survivors: sister, Bertha Novak, Dorchester; nieces; nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Wilber. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family with funeral home in charge.
Beachly - Gloria M., 78, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/12/2002). Born, Columbus, Ohio (7/17/1923) to Harold C. and H. Marie (Swaim) Mardis. Homemaker. Member, First Presbyterian Church, Pi Beta Phi.
Survivors: husband, William; son, daughter-in-law, Dr. William and Diane, Hastings; daughters, sons-in-law, Dr. Susan and Dr. Thomas Williams, Omaha, Ann and William Giovanni, Lincoln; six grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Dr. Hal and Janet Mardis, Omaha. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Marilyn Peterman.
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. The Rev. Raymond J. Larson. Wyuka Cemetery. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha Hospice, 4720 Randolph St., Lincoln 68510; or First Presbyterian Church, 840 S. 17th St., Lincoln 68508.
Boldt - Mary, 88, Adams, died Saturday (5/11/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Douglas United Methodist Church. Memorials to the church or Gold Crest Retirement Center. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse.
Bouquet - Margaret, 92, Fairbury, widow of Prentis M., died Saturday (5/11/2002). Born, Jansen. Secretary.
Survivors: sister, Martha Fast, Denver; nieces; nephews.
Graveside Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Brothers - Clarence E., 83, Lincoln, died Monday (5/13/2002).
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Corey - Robert "Bobby," 69, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/11/2002). Born, Excelsior Springs, Mo. Former employee, Mettler's Bakery.
Survivors: wife, Marilyn; sons, Roger, Omaha, Gordon, Lincoln; daughters, Nancy Bebb, Cheryl Thurston, Brenda Fester, Karen Eigenberg, all of Kearney, Marjorie Corey, Lincoln; 20 grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. until services Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Curd - Larry L., 56, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/11/2002). Born, Omaha (11/29/1945) to Leonard and Lois (Larson) Curd. Retired private business consultant. Past president, Baker Hardware, Better Business Bureau. President, Junior Achievement, Omaha, and Americas Management. Member, Young Presidents Organization, Sertoma Club.
Survivors: wife, Bette; daughter, son-in-law, Laurie and Timothy Dean, Lincoln; son, Larry B., Lincoln; mother, Lois Curd Stowell, Omaha; grandsons, Connor and Kellen Dean, Lincoln; cousins, Georgia and Andy Ortiz, Santa Fe, N.M. Preceded in death by his father.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Private family burial, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha. Pastor Kerry O'Bryant. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the American Diabetes Association, 7101 Newport Ave., Omaha 68152.
Deger - Twila M. Hergott, 92, Fairbury, died Sunday (5/12/2002). Born, Hubbell (5/13/1909) to George and Elizabeth (Jenkins) Curtis.
Survivors: children, spouses, Gregory Hergott, Fairbury, Stephen and Mary Deger, Alexandria, Barbara and Rob Rothwell, Wahoo, Dana Deger and friend, Teri Starr, Fairbury, Carla Deger, Wichita, Kan.; niece, Judi Jones, La Vista. Preceded in death by parents; husbands, A.C. "Dutch" Hergott (1958) and Everett C. Deger (1983); brother, Loren Curtis; sister, Guila (Curtis) Bone.
Memorial funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Thursday, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Cremation. No viewing. Memorials in lieu of flowers to St. Michael's Catholic Church Steeple Fund, Fairbury. Price Funeral Home, Hebron.
Finnell - Richard I.,79, Concord, N.H., formerly Lincoln, died March 17, 2002. Graduated, Lincoln High School and University of Nebraska.
Graveside memorial service: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Calvary Cemetery, 145 S. 40th St., Lincoln. Cremation.
Hirsch - Dorothy J., 79, Lincoln, died Saturday (5/11/2002).
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, 6700 S. 14th St. The Rev. Dr. C. Rex Bevins. Meet at gate two. Reception for friends and relatives immediately afterward, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. No viewing or visitation before services. Memorials to donor's choice.
Hovey - Lana S., 56, Mission Hills, Kan., formerly Lincoln, died March 22, 2002, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Services were held March 25, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Kansas City, Mo., Johnson County Memorial Gardens. Memorials to the Rose Brooks Center for Domestic Violence Intervention, Box 320599, Kansas City, MO 64132. Condolences may be sent to Porter Hovey, 2530 W. 63rd St., Mission Hills, Kan., 66208.
Kehm - Elmer D., 81, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/12/2002). Machinist, Cushman Motors and Outboard Marine. World War II Army veteran. Life member, V.F.W Post 131. Former member, American Legion. Former union member, Cushman Motors. Enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Survivors: wife, Minnie; son, daughter-in-law, Steven J. and Ann, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Barbara Ann and Philip Schutte, Gretna; grandchildren, Steven Jr., Philip Jr., Yvonne; great-grandchildren, Faith, Joy, Adrian; brother, sister-in-law, John and Betty, Luling, La.; nieces. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Mike McMurtry. Wyuka Cemetery. Military services by V.F.W Post 131. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, with family, 7-9 p.m., 9 a.m. until services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Foundation of Lincoln.
Koci - Ronald J., 56, Mesa, Ariz., formerly Dorchester, died Sunday (5/12/2002).
Services pending, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Kopecky - Libbie, 84, Bruno, widow of Edward J., died Saturday (5/11/2002) in David City. Born, Abie. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, Tom, David City; daughter, Regina Hanis, Bruno; brother, Don Shimerka, Pierce; sister, Gladys Talcott, Omaha; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Bruno. Church cemetery. Wake: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, church. Visitation: noon-5 p.m. Wednesday, Knott Funeral Home, David City. Memorials to masses or memorials of choice.
