U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Naber -- Vera L., 92, Lincoln, died Friday (11/15/2002).
Memorial service: 10 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. No viewing or visitation. Memorials to Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lincoln.
Oliver -- Viola May, 94, Washington, Kan., widow of Lloyd, died Sunday (11/17/2002) in Manhattan, Kan. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Victor, Crete, Melvin, Washington, Kan.; daughter, Tilla May Asslen, St. Cloud, Minn.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Ward Funeral Home, Washington, Kan. Mahaska Cemetery, Mahaska, Kan. Visitation: 11 a.m.-2 p..m., Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Palmer -- Ray E., 58, Lincoln, formerly of Hooper, died Saturday (11/16/2002) at the family farm near Hooper. Born, Fremont. Served, U.S. Army, Vietnam War. OSHA compliance officer.
Survivors: wife, Linda; son, Kevin, Seward; daughters, Trisha Conroy, Marcie Sheets, both of Lincoln; stepdaughter, Dawn Wimbish, Lincoln; brother, Dana, Hooper; five grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont. Burial: noon Thursday, Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. Visitation:1-9 p.m. Wednesday; one hour before services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to donor's local Humane Society.
Parks --Dr. Walter W., 81, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11/13/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St. No visitation, cremation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to American Cancer Society for Cancer Research, 5733 S. 34th, Suite 500, Lincoln, 68516; Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St., Lincoln, 68510; Tabitha Health Care Services, 4730 Randolph, Lincoln, 68510; or donor's choice. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.comq
Rosenthal -- Arnold A., 82, Fairbury, died Monday (11/18/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Cook. Retired farmer. Served, World War II, Army Air Forces.
Survivors: wife, Martha; daughters, Phyllis Daubendick, Lincoln, Marlene Frerichs, Holmesville, Darlene Beran, Arlington, Eldean Ebeling, Hanover, Kan., Janice Ehrett, Ashland, Karen Spilker, Harbine; son, Keith, Amarillo, Texas; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Naomi Spielman, Beatrice, Madonna Waltke, Holmesville; brothers, Oscar, Harbine, Delmar, Fairbury.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Zion Lutheran Church, Harbine. Church cemetery. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Memorials to family's choice.
Ross -- Lola C. (Jensen), 90, Brooksville, Fla., widow of Donald K., died Thursday (11/14/2002). Born, Bennet.
Survivors: children, Shirley Steppins, Brooksville, Linda Hanson, Crossville, Tenn., Roger Ross, Fredericksburg, Va.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Darrel E. Jensen, Lincoln; sisters, Josephine Spring, Lincoln, Jean Dimmick, Sidney.
Services: Tuesday, Brooksville, Fla. Cremation. Memorials to Hospice House, Brooksville.
Shestak -- Albina Ann, 89, Dorchester, died Monday (11/18/2002) in Friend. Born, rural Dorchester (10/13/13). Member, Saline Center ZCBJ Lodge No. 369.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Evelyn Michl, Exeter, Mary Jane and Melvin Krupicka, Crete, Carol and Delbert Duba, Tobias; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, sister-in-law, Henry and Norma Shestak, Crete; nieces, nephews. preceded in death by husband, Emil; two infant great-grandchildren; parents; sister, Ludmilla Kasparek.
No services. Cremation. Memorials to the Dorchester Rescue Unit and may be sent in care of the family. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Stauss -- George Albert, 89, Los Altos, Calif., and Roseville, Calif., died Nov. 2, 2002.
The family invites you to the memorial at www.stauss.com, where you are encouraged to share your memories of George and to add your support to two of his favorite causes, the Sempervirens Fund or the Appraisal Institute Education Trust. Alternatively, via U.S. mail: Sempervirens Fund, Re: George Stauss Tribute Fund, P.O. Drawer BE, Los Altos, CA 94023; or the Appraisal Institute Education Trust, Re: George Stauss Education Fund, 550 W. VanBuren St., Chicago, IL 60607.
Swenson -- Isabelle S., 84, Lincoln, died Sunday (11/17/2002). Born, Hebron (1/19/18) to James L. and Edithe May (Wilcox) Bailey. Homemaker. Member, Antelope Park Church of the Brethren; Order of Eastern Star, Davenport; Lincoln Senior Choir. Volunteer, Tabitha Nursing Home and Helping Hands.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Harry and Karen, Greenwood, Samuel L. and Susan, Valparaiso; grandchildren, spouses, Carmen and Brad Paswaters, Matthew and Cheryl Swenson, Samuel and Deana Swenson, Scott Swenson; great-grandchildren, Levi, Logan and Lucas Paswaters, Hunter and Taylor Swenson; nieces and nephews. preceded in death by husband, Willard "Swede" Swenson; parents; brother, Russell.
Services: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Antelope Park Church of the Brethren, 3645 Sumner St. Pastor Joyce Petry. Burial: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Carleton Cemetery, Carleton. Pallbearers: Matthew Swenson, Brad Paswaters, Scott Swenson, Steven Bailey, Alan Bailey, Sam Swenson, Bill Swenson. Honorary pallbearers: great-grandchildren. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Roper & Sons, 4300 O St. Family will greet friends 5-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the church. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Vrbka -- Maxine Marie, 67, David City, died Saturday (11/16/2002). Born, Bellwood (12/18/35) to Nicholas and Alice (Homan) Klein. Attended Marietta and St. Mary's Grade School. Graduated, David City High School, 1952; Bachelor of Science with distinction, University of Nebraska, 1956; master's degree, Concordia College, Seward, 1979. Married, (8/11/56), St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City. Elementary teacher, 45 years in Butler County rural schools, St. Mary's School, Omaha, Seward, David City Public, and Kitzingen, Germany Preschool. Member, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, PCCW, DCCW, David City Education Association, Nebraska State Education Association, Alpha Delta Kappa, Teachers Honorary Society (Charter President), Northside Club, Friends of the Library, 4-H leader many years. Superintendent of foods department - Butler County Fair since 1979, 4-H judge. Enjoyed spending time with her family and playing bridge, was dedicated to her teaching and club work. She held many offices in the clubs listed.
Survivors: husband, Virgil; son, daughter-in-law, Scott and Jeanne Vrbka, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Susan and Daniel Donoghue, Columbus; brothers, sisters-in-law, Robert and Janet Klein, North Platte, George and Emily Klein, Chadron, Ronald Klein, Norfolk; sisters, brother-in-law, E.Jean and John Kosch, Loveland, Colo., Rose Klein, Derby, Kan. four grandchildren. preceded in death by parents.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City. Monsignor Adrian Herbek. Church cemetery. Pallbearers: Paul Vrbka, Tim Kovar, Lyle Vrbka, Chris Hanzl, Greg Kosch, Dana Klein, Kendall Klein. Honorary pallbearers: Garret Klein, Mick Kovar, Mark Vrbka, Dan Kosch. Visitation: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. today, with Catholic Daughter's rosary at 4 p.m., Knott Funeral Home, David City. Wake service: 7:30 p.m. today, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to David City St. Mary's and Aquinas Endowment Fund or donor's choice.
Walker -- Phyllis H., 88, Lincoln, died Friday (11/15/2002).
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Village Manor Chapel, 3220 N. 14th St. No visitation. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Warwick -- Selma Lorraine, 84, South Daytona, Fla., widow of Gerald "John," died Saturday (11/16/2002). Born, Steele City. Nurse.
Survivors: daughter, Jackie Peddycoart, Daytona Beach, Fla., Pat Parliment, Jacksonville, Fla.; son, John, Daytona Beach; eight grandchildren; brother, Vern Cassell, Steele City; sister, Belva Cassell, Steele City.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Steele City Presbyterian Church. Steele City Cemetery. Memorials to hospice of donor's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Willcoxon -- Jacqueline Lorraine, 68, McCook, formerly of Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, died Saturday (11/16/2002). Born, Swanton.
Survivors: husband, Clinton; daughters, Kitten Buettner, Omaha, Theresa Freese, Papillion, Andrea Adams, Valley, Cheryl Willcoxon, Grand Junction, Colo.; brothers, Mitchell Baker, Beatrice, John Baker, Lincoln, Phillip Schultze, Council Bluffs, Iowa; sisters, Charlotte Maschmeier, Sharon Hubka, both of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Darlene Brezina, Lincoln, Vicky Longwell, Crete; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Memorial United Methodist Church, McCook. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. today, Carpenter Breland Funeral Home, McCook. Visitation in Lincoln: 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Burial will follow visitation. Memorials may be given in her name.
Yeager -- Willard Bill, 75, Lincoln, died Sunday (11/17/2002). Born, Hendley (3/2/27) to Amiel and Lydia (Bates). Employed as locksmith, 25 years. Licensed massage therapist.
Survivors: wife, Ann; stepsons, spouse, Matthew Chollett, Mark Chollett, both Lincoln, Luke and Carla Chollett, Minneapolis; sons, daughters-in-law, Charles and Sandi Yeager, Lincoln, John and Anissa Yeager, Valparaiso; daughters, sons-in-law, Gay and John Turner, Omaha, Irene and Paul Marcessen, Lincoln; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Bermel -- Darlene F., 73, Randolph, died Thursday (11/21/2002) in Sioux City, Iowa.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. John's Lutheran Church, Randolph. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Monday, Johnson Funeral Home, Randolph.
Brandt --Iva E., 88, Lincoln, widow of Theodor, died Friday (11/22/2002).
Services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner St. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church building fund. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Damm --Joseph P., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (11/22/2002).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Masonic Home for Children or church.
Engleman -- Rhonda Jean, 38, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/23/2002). Born, Huntsville, Ala. (12/12/63) to Alex Julius Gaines Sr. and Lona Jean Phillips. Homemaker. Volunteer, Belmont Elementary School; a friend to many children. Awonderful cook.
Survivors:husband, James F., Lincoln; son, James Colt Jerome, Lincoln; sister, Beatrice Gaines, Huntsville; brothers, Limon Gaines, Chicago, Jay Gaines, Indiana; nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Pastor Kerry O'Bryant. Visitation: 5 p.m. today until time of service, with family greeting friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to the family for future designation in Rhonda's name. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Frank -- Elsie Clara, 103, Lincoln, widow of Harry A., died Friday (11/22/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Harvard United Church of Christ.
Memorials to the church.
Alberding-Wilson Funeral Home, Harvard.
Gawrick -- Lucille P., 91, Lincoln, widow of Max, died Thursday (11/21/2002).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. today, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St.
Memorials to the church.
Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
