U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Rohrig -- William A. Jr., 95, Friend, died Sunday (6/9/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Friend United Methodist Church. Visitation: one hour prior to services, church. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Sell --Neal R., 68, Seward, died Tuesday (6/11/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. Memorials to the family's choice. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Simpson -- Marie Blanche, 72, Peru, died Wednesday (6/12/2002).
Survivors: husband, Wayne; children, Harlan Krause, Crystal, Minn., John Simpson, Falls City, Randy Simpson, Fairbury, Shawn Simpson, Peru; brothers, Jack Reeves, Terry Reeves, both Peru; sister, Betty Clark, Pawnee City; eight grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Graveside services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Vernon Cemetery, Peru. No visitation. Casey-Witzenburg Funeral Chapel, Auburn.
Smith -- Donald E. "Smitty," 57, Ulysses, died Monday (6/10/2002) of cancer.
Services: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Ulysses. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to the Smith family. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Venhaus -- Alice E., 95, Lincoln, died Monday (6/10/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill Ave., Lincoln 68507. Memorials to the church. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.
Barney -- David H., 52, Shickley, died Tuesday (7/30/2002) in Omaha.
Additional survivor: mother, Iola Barney, Shickley.
Services: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Shickley. Memorials to Shickley United Methodist Church roof fund. Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva.
Beechner -- Mary A., 93, Lincoln, died Thursday (8/1/2002). Born, Tipton, Iowa (2/10/09) to Charles S. and Bess (Streeter) Aldrich. Homemaker. Graduate, Elmwood High School; University of Nebraska. Member, Kappa Alpha Theta; PEO DL.
Survivors:son, David, Lincoln; daughter, Dorothy B. Mapes, Lincoln; grandchildren, Joan McDole, Catherine Tunink, Jeff Mapes, Andy Mapes, all Norfolk, Nancy Bumann, Ann Blaser, Molly Leffers, all Lincoln, Scott Mapes, Dallas; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. preceded in death by husband, Milton P.; brothers, James, Charles, Robert.
Private family services. Memorials to Aldrich Foundation, Elmwood. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Crabtree -- Raymond Charles, 70, Roca, died Tuesday (7/30/2002) in Roca.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9-11 a.m. Saturday, funeral home. Memorials to American Heart Association.
Field-Koehler -- Austin J., 7, Lincoln, died Tuesday in St. Joseph, Mo. Born, Lincoln (12/27/94). Member, Okinawan Karate Kare, Maxey Elementary School, Little Greens Track Club. Blue belt in karate. Loved fishing and camping, Little Chiefs Baseball, Capital Soccer Association.
Austin attended karate classes at the Okinawan Karate School in its summer camps and after-school karate program for the last year. In that short time, Austin attended more than 300 classes. His development and dedication were recognized not only by family and friends but also by his teachers. During the summer of 2001, Austin had the opportunity to train with Kaicho Takashi Kinjo, who is recognized by the prime minister of Japan as one of the leading martial artists of this age. Kaicho Takashi Kinjo commented about Austin's dedication and advancement in the study of karate. Kaicho will be visiting Austin's karate school in Lincoln this September, at which time he will present Austin's mother a special recognition, giving Austin an honorary black belt.
Survivors: mother, Erica Koehler, Lincoln; biological father, spouse, Timothy Field and Amanda Greenwood-Field; grandfather, spouse, Mike and Deb Smith; grandmother, spouse, Mike and Jan Anderson; grandmothers, Linda Brown, Sue Field; three half siblings; great-grandparents, William and Lela Smith, Helen Cejka; aunts, uncles, Jill Smith, Stephanie Anderson, Cheryl Koehler, Andrea Koehler, Ray Koehler, Suzy and Drew Thompson. preceded in death by: father, Thomas Koehler; grandfather, James Field; great-grandfather, Charles Cejka.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers: shihan Tim Snyder, sensei Lee Todd, sempai Micah Snyder, sempai Jason Branker, Khyree Pettiford, sempai Sarah Snyder. Honorary pallbearer: sempai Cody Blocker. Visitation:5-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Austin Koehler memorial fund, C/O Erica Koehler, any branch of Wells Fargo Bank.
Harris -- Jennifer Lynn (Eckery), 49, Winston-Salem, N.C., died June 28, 2002. Born Lincoln. Graduated, Southeast High School. Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, Paul; father, Thomas J. Eckery, Lincoln; brother, Steven Eckery, Lincoln; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles. preceded in death by mother, Patricia J. Eckery.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Southview Christian Church, 2040 S. 22ndSt. Cremation. Memorials to the church.
Holst -- Irvin, 83, Odell, died Wednesday (7/31/2002). Born, Herkimer, Kan. Farmer.
Survivors: wife, Lorinda; sons, Larry, Independence, Mo., Dennis, Ron, both Odell; daughters, Judy Krause, Odell, Victoria Barnard, Superior; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sophia Roepke, Marysville, Kan., Clara Donovan, Sonoma, Calif., Selma King, DeWitt, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials to the church. Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home, Odell.
Holwuttle -- Bernard L., 84, Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/30/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. There will be a reception following interment at 3:30 p.m. today, St. James United Methodist Church, 2400 S. 11th St. (11th and Lake streets).
Inglis -- Harold D., 79, Falls City, widower of Margaret A. Bentley, died Wednesday (7/31/2002). Born, Pawnee City. Operated Inglis Cafe and Chat-N-Nibble Cafe.
Survivors: son, Ronnie Lee, Falls City; daughter, Jeannie Rinne, Pawnee City; brothers, LeRoy, Lincoln, Robert, Beatrice; sister, Dorothy Inglis, Beatrice; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Services:11 a.m. Saturday, Chapel of the Dorr & Clark Funeral Home,Falls City. Steele Cemetery, Falls City.
Jasa -- Louis J., 84, Omaha, formerly Seward, died Monday (7/29/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Friedens United Church of Christ, Seward. Visitation: one hour prior to service, church. Memorials: donor's choice, in care of the family. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Kolder --Eugene, 81, rural Lincoln, died Wednesday (7/31/2002). Born, Roca (2/10/21) to Frank and Grace (Conrady) Kolder. Retired rural Lincoln farmer. Assistant leader, Grant Boosters 4-H Club. Member, First Presbyterian Church, Hickman.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Neil and Sherry, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Rogene and Chad Lowery, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Matt and Andrea Kolder, Lincoln, Cori and Scott Cooper, Salt Lake City, Dan Kolder, Omaha, Tim Lowery, Kim Lowery, both Lincoln; brother, sisters-in-law, Warren and Pat Kolder, Roca, Pearl Kolder, Hickman; sisters, brothers-in-law, Janella and Marion Ell, Bennet, Wydella and Delvin Deden, Lincoln. preceded in death by wife, Mildred; parents; brother, Andrew.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. LincolnMemorial Park. Visitation: Family will greet friends and relatives: 6-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Pallbearers: Jerry Placzek, Dan Gushard, Richard Hosek, Russell Egger, Rodney Ell, Denny Egger. Honorary pallbearers: Merlyn Egger, Eldo Egger, Harold Egger, Delvin Deden, Marion Ell, Warren Kolder. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church, Hickman, Southern Heights Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, BryanLGH Hospice.
Kracman -- Michael J., 52, Hutchinson, Kan., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (7/28/2002) at home.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials to Michael J. Kracman memorial fund in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Malpert -- Julietta Pearl, 93, Johnson, died Wednesday, (7/31/2002) in Auburn.
Survivors:sons, Clifford, San Diego, Norman, Lincoln; one grandchild; four great-grandchildren; one nephew.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Johnson. Visitation:9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Casey-Witzenburg-Hall Mortuary, Johnson.
Milton -- Patrick G. "Buck," 69, Elberta, Ala., died May 29, 2002, in Daphne, Ala., from a two-year battle with cancer. Born, Lincoln (12/4/32). While growing up, loved farming. Attended Havelock School. Graduated, Lincoln Northeast, 1951, where he played football and basketball. Inducted into 1998 Northeast Hall of Fame for football. Avid sports fan.
Life member, past commander, VFW Post 5658, Elberta, Ala. Member, American Legion, Foley, Ala.; Lincoln Naval Air Reserve. Retired after 25 years, master chief, U.S. Navy. Was Honored Veteran of the Year 2000 by VFW Post 5658 in Elberta. Served, South Pole Deep Freeze Operation where a mountain is named after him (Mount Milton). Career counselor on the USS Lexington, Pensacola, Fla. Volunteered and served 41/2 years in Vietnam. Served during Iran crisis. Awards include: Good Conduct Medal 7th Award; National Defense Service Medal 3rd Award; Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon; Antarctica Service Medal; Historical Medal; Purple Heart.
Survivors: sister, "Skip" Tweton, Lincoln; aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in Lincoln and Alabama. preceded in death by grandparents; parents; sister, "Mick" Moreland; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Memorial service was held at the VFW in Elberta, Ala. He was laid to rest with family at Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln.
Mueller --Paul W., 92, Pleasant Dale, died Wednesday (7/30/2002) in Ogallala.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pleasant Dale. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today with family receiving friends, 6:30-8 p.m., Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church.
Nelson -- Geneva M., 69, York, died Thursday (8/1/2002). Born, Muscatine, Iowa. Security Guard, Nebraska Center for Women, 12 years.
Survivors:sons, Eldon, Vaughan, Arnold all York, Donald, Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Carla M. Nelson, York; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Marceda Hartman, Irvin, Texas, Susan Witt, Marshalltown, Iowa, Lorraine Fielding, El Segundo, Calif.; nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, York. Time to be announced at a later date. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the family. Lewis Funeral Chapel, York.
