U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Brase -- Walter G., 97, Loveland, Colo., died Sunday (6/2/2002). Born, Cleveland (3/2/05) to John Henry and Anna (Hasenbank). Married Helen Beckmann (10/27/39) in Grand Island. Parochial schoolteacher, 45 years with LCMS schools.
Survivors:wife, Helen; sons, daughter-in-law, Jerry and Virginia, Davenport, Myron, Olathe, Kan.; daughters, Cheryl Harsen, Jolene Brase, both of Fort Collins, Colo.; sister, Olga Eucker, Omaha; grandchildren, Mark and Beth Brase, Lori and Rodney Bennett, Derek Harsen, Jason and Jill Brase, Mitchell Brase, Stacy Brase, Craig Brase; six great-grandchildren. preceded in death by son; parents; two brothers; four sisters; son-in-law, Gary Harsen; great-grandson.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Loveland. Interment, Resthaven Memory Gardens, Fort Collins. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. today, Resthaven Funeral Home, Fort Collins. Memorials to the church, in care of the funeral home.
Buchholz -- Ida Mae, 84, Syracuse, formerly of Avoca, widow of John, died Sunday (6/2/2002). Born, O'Neill. Farm wife, drove a school bus for several years.
Survivors: daughters, Ramona M. Griffin, Table Rock, Mary Jane "Jani" Rexinger, Panama, Nancy Lee Fisher, Avondale, Colo.; sons, John David, Otoe, Eddie Lavern, Cave Springs, Ark.; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
Services:10 a.m. Thursday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse. Avoca Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. until services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to family's choice.
Burling-Kruger -- Arlene A., 87, Lincoln, died Friday (5/31/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to the family.
Burman -- Marilyn Lee, 72, York, died Saturday (6/1/2002). Born, York (7/1/29) to Arley F. and Selma (Koch) Burman. 1947 graduate, York High School, attended Hastings College. Longtime employee, state of Nebraska, in Lincoln. Member, Faith Lutheran Church, York.
Survivors: cousins, Jon and Charmayne Samuelson, Hereford, Ariz., Robert and Darlene Samuelson, Friend, Doug and Debra Senkbile, Central City, Doug and Robbie Samuelson, Kearney, Roger and Kristy Horner, Friend. preceded in death by her parents.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Greenwood Cemetery, York. The Rev. Art Schauer. No visitation. Metz Mortuary, York. Memorials to Faith Lutheran Church, York.
Dey -- Cecil "Joe," 88, Gresham, died Saturday (6/1/2002) in York. Born, Gresham (10/8/13) to Herman J. and Ida (Mentink). Longtime Gresham area farmer. Member, First Presbyterian Church, Gresham. Married Ida Edmiston (6/1/35) in York. She passed away April 24, 1967. Married Helen Kaplan (6/1/1970) in Morse Bluff. She passed away March 15, 1993.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Darrell and Mary, Grand Island, David and Marge, Waverly; daughter, son-in-law Diane and Marv McKay, Alvo; eight grandchildren, Joe, Jim, Mike, Doug, Daren Dey, Sue McKay, Stacie Applebe, Jeannie Vaughn; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Blance Gilmore, Florida. preceded in death by parents; both wives; two brothers; two sisters; grandson, Derek Dey.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Metz Mortuary, York. The Rev. Noel DeKalb. Cedar Lawn Cemetery, Gresham. Visitation: today, funeral home. Memorials to Gresham Fire Department.
Dowling -- Stacey and Casey, born at rest Sunday (6/2/2002) in Lincoln.
Survivors: parents, Dale and Tandra Dowling, Lincoln; brother, Kyler Dowling, Weatherford, Texas; sisters, Jennifer Dowling, Weatherford, Amanda Bilbo, Michelle Bilbo, both of Lincoln; grandparents, Vernon and Doris Dowling, Syracuse, John and Donna Stevens, Pleasant Dale; great-grandparents, Marjorie Golter, Norfolk, Elmer Erks, Seward; aunts, uncles, cousins.
Private family services will be held. Lincoln Memorial Park Babyland. Memorials to the family or the Alzheimer's Association. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Drake -- Keith E., 66, Lincoln, died Saturday (6/1/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the family. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Eichstedt -- Mary, 70, York, widow of Douglas, died Sunday (6/2/2002). Born, York.
Survivors; daughter, Lori Schneider, York; four grandchildren; brothers, Gerry Neville, York, Bob Neville, Lincoln; sister, Margie Hofferber, Geneva.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, York. Church cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Thursday, church. Visitation: beginning Wednesday afternoon, Metz Mortuary, York.
Eurek -- Brittany Nicole, 17, Lincoln, died Saturday (6/1/2002).
Survivors: son, Jackson Reed (age 6 months), Lincoln; parents, Kurt and Terri, Lincoln; brother, Luke, Lincoln; sister, Courtney, Lincoln; grandparents, Ena and Ted Gunn, Lincoln, Marvelyn and John Eurek, Hastings, Rhonda King, Florida.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. No visitation. Memorials to her son, Jackson Reed Eurek.
Goings -- Al "Shorty," 80, Lincoln, died Friday (5/31/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Visitation: today, funeral home. Memorials to the Eagles Memorial Educational Fund.
Greckel -- Frederick J., 78, Utica, died Monday (6 /3/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Bloomfield (10/3/23) to Fred and Emma (Kortum.)
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Mark and Nancy, Waco; sister, brother-in-law, Marcia and Paul Friedricksen, Aurora; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Greckel, Scottsbluff, Dorothy Greckel, Bloomfield; grandchildren, Krystal and Jenna Greckel. preceded in death by wife, Twila; son, Kevin; parents.
Services:2 p.m. Thursday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Utica. The Rev. Robert Gadeken. Utica Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, with family, 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Volzke Mortuary, Seward; 11 a.m. until services, church.
Hagelback -- Jerry D., 61, Tecumseh, died Saturday (6/1/2002). Maintenance custodian.
Survivors: brothers, Don, Tecumseh, Richard, Las Vegas; nieces; nephews.
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Tecumseh Cemetery. Cremation. No viewing. Register book for signatures until services, Wherry Mortuary, Tecumseh. Memorials to family's choice.
Hall -- Edward M., 60, Fairbury, died Saturday (6/1/2002). Born, Belleville, Kan. Bank loan officer.
Survivors: daughters, Becky Hobson, Hastings, Shelly, Bellevue, Heidi Cobb, Benkelman; five grandchildren; special friend, Chris Lange, Fairbury; sisters, Barb Smith, Fairmont, Kathy Nun, Geneva, Pat Dow, Overland Park, Kan., Mary Brandt, Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, Dick, Wymore; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Cremation. No viewing. Register book available for signing. Memorials to family's choice.
Hauschild -- Harry H., 88, Syracuse, died Friday (5/31/2002). Born, Syracuse (3/3/14) to John and Anna (Bartels). Married, Helen Wilkie (2/5/38) at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse. Retired owner-operator, Hauschild Ford. Named Outstanding Businessman in 1971. In 1972, sold most Fords in state of Nebraska and was given an award from Ford Motor Co. Lifetime member, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, John and Christy, Littleton, Colo., Tom, Portland, Ore.; grandchildren, James, Rebecca, Andrew, Heidi and Arrianna; sister, brother-in-law, Laverna and Bill Davis, Syracuse; nieces; one nephew. preceded in death by parents; wife, Helen.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, Syracuse. The Rev. Brenda Pfeifly. Park Hill Cemetery, Syracuse. Pallbearers: Dale Janssen, Ron Wagner, Bill Blacker, John Kastens, Louis Witte, Raymond Schroeder. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Syracuse Rescue Squad or the church.
Hayman -- Goldie F., 81, Holland, died Monday (6/3/2002).
Services pending, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Heath -- Ray M., 91, Lincoln, died Sunday (6/2/2002). Former service manager, Hompes Tire Service. Former Lincoln Air Force Base service engineer. Army veteran, World War II and Korean War. Member, Heritage Presbyterian Church, VFW 131 and DAV. Interested in antiques.
Survivors: sister, Iva Persinger, Sacramento, Calif.; brother-in-law, spouse, Harold and Melba Rauscher, Lincoln; sister-in-law, spouse, Viola and Ruben Griess, Sutton; nieces; nephews. preceded in death by first wife, Harriet, second wife, Gertrude; three brothers.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Raymond Meester. Graveside services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sutton Cemetery. The Rev. George Syms. Memorials to VFW or DAV.
Hess -- Amy Isabel, 85, Lincoln, died Sunday (6/2/2002). Born to Byron D. and Ruth (Kianamon) Brigham. Graduate, Tamora High School, 1934, Nebraska Wesleyan University. Veteran, Army, World War II.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Fred and Toni, York; daughter, son-in-law, Nancy and Jim Moore, Riverside, Calif.; brother, sister-in-law, Byron Jr. and Geraldine Brigham, Seward; sisters, brother-in-law, Blenda Berndt, Seward, Gloria and Rex Tyrrell, El Mirage, Ariz.; seven grandchildren. preceded in death by husband, Fred; son, Bruce; parents; brothers, Donald, John and Dean Brigham; sisters, Beth Welch, Bonita Brigham.
Graveside service: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Tamora Cemetery, Tamora. The Rev. LaQuita McKibbin. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Kaster --Evelyn Gertrude, 79, Tecumseh, widow of Clarence, died Saturday (6/1/2002).
Survivors: sons, Gary, San Gabriel, Calif., James, Allen, Lonnie, Greg, all Tecumseh, Terry, Lincoln; daughter, Vickie Lempke, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Orvil Lade, Tecumseh, Richard Lade, Sioux City, Iowa; sisters, Maxine Diekman, Ruth Lantz, both Tecumseh, Gerri Gorton, Lincoln.
Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh. Vesta Cemetery, west of Tecumseh. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, mortuary. Memorials to family's choice.
