U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Gordon -- Theron B. Jr., "Terry," "Flash," 58, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/23/2002). Born, Sioux Falls, S.D. (12/5/43) to Theron B. and Elva Gordon. Carman, Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad, 30 years. Member, St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church.
Survivors: wife, Sherry; children, Lance, Suzanne, Benjamin Gordon; stepson, Jason Schall; father, Theron B. Gordon Sr., Waverly; brothers-in-law, Ron, Roger Pope, California; sister-in-law, Vana VanDeusen; aunts, uncles, cousins. preceded in death by wife, Joyce; mother, Elva.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, St. John of Kronstadt Orthodox Church, 2800 Holdrege St. Father James Dank. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pannikhida: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home; one half hour before services, church. Reception following services, funeral home.
Graham --Larry Dean, 55, Lincoln, died Friday (11/22/2002). Born, Atlantic, Iowa, (4/6/47) to Lyle C. and Wilma E. (Smith) Graham. Retired from Parker Hannifin Corp., Lincoln, Sept. 1, 2002, after 33 years of service. Member, Moose Lodge 175.
Survivors: partner of 27 years, Barbara; daughter, son-in-law, Staci and Paul Stewart, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Doug and Tracy Graham, Lincoln; daughter, Jennifer Graham, Lincoln; granddaughters, Sharissa and Janessa Stewart, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Norma and Melvin Cropley, Estes Park, Colo.; niece, Lynda Hughbanks, Kearney; nephew, spouse, Steve and Lesa Cropley, Hastings. preceded in death by parents.
Memorial services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Charles Gates. Inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum. Cremation; no visitation. Honorary pallbearers: Melvin Cropley, Dick, Bob Smith. Memorials in care of the family.
Guilliams -- Rose, 87, Falls City, died Saturday (11/23/2002). Born, Falls City. Graduated, Falls City High School, 1934. Attended nursing school, Creighton University, Omaha. Employed as registered nurse for St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha.
Survivors: sons, Richard, Manvel, Texas, Gerald, Greensboro, N.C., Patrick, Chesterfield, Mich., Fred, Charles, both of Perry, Okla., David, Falls City; daughters, Catherine Coots, Grandview, Mo., Mary Ann Grubbs, Wake, Va., Margaret Humm, Dawson, Jean Meek, Ahoskie, N.C., Jeannette Guilliams, Anchorage, Alaska; 33 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Falls City. Falls City Catholic Cemetery. Rosary service: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dorr & Clark Cuneral Home Chapel, Falls City.
Harms -- Gustav F. "Gus," 84, rural Davenport, died Thursday (11/21/2002) in Deshler.
Services: 2 p.m. today, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Deshler. Memorials to family's choice. Ahrendts Funeral Home, Deshler.
Heffelbower -- Wilma "Billie"R., 66, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/23/2002). Born, Lincoln (3/4/36) to William L. and Lydia H. (Houchen) Wolfe. Married C. David Heffelbower on Aug. 13, 1965, at the First Christian Church in Lincoln. Received her BAin English and theater from Nebraska Wesleyan in 1958 and her master of fine arts in theatrical playwriting from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1968. Worked in telemarketing for Interactive Teleservices. Member: Chapparall Poets, Daughters of Union Veterans, Iris Society, Gem and Mineral Club. She was a lifetime Lincoln resident.
Survivors: husband, C. David, Lincoln; daughter, Holly A. Heffelbower, Lincoln; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Jensen, Inavale; cousin, Francis Houchen, Lakewood, Colo.Preceded in death by her parents.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Paul United Church of Christ. The Revs. John and Jeanne Tyler. Private family interment. No visitation. Memorials are suggested in care of the family. Wyuka Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to condolences@wyuka.com
Johns -- Robert F., 87, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/23/2002). Born, York (6/28/15). Owned, operated, Hornung Hardware Store; former Yellow Cab driver. Member, College View Lions Club. Received diplomas, Lincoln Flying School; Lincoln School of Commerce; Lincoln High School, 1935. Attended UNL two years.
Survivors: wife, Jo Anne "Skoakie;" daughter, son-in-law, Nancy and Bruce Travis, Lincoln; stepdaughter, stepson-in-law, Dr. Susie and Dr. Alan Cooper, Phoenix; former daughters-in-law, Jerilyn Johns, Lincoln, Betty Francisco, Colorado; sons, daughter-in-law, Ron and Cindy, Lincoln, W.R. "Bobby," Garrison; stepsons, stepdaughters-in-law, David and Debra Moshiri, Birmingham, Ala., Joe and Teri Moshiri, Olathe, Kan.; brothers, sisters-in-law, Dick and Marie, Maui, Hawaii; brothers-in-law, spouses, Dick and Dorothy Hornung, Crawford, Marvin and Peggy Jensen, Tom Jensen, all Lincoln; sister, Vivian Wehrbein, Plattsmouth; sisters-in-law, spouse, Fran and Bob Thrower, Silt, Colo., Theresa Jensen, Omaha; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four stepgrandchildren; nieces, nephews. preceded in death by son, William F.; brother-in-law, Ralph Wehrbein; parents, Walter and Gracie Johns; two brothers; sister; first wife, Marguerite Hornung Johns.
No services scheduled. No visitation; cremation. Memorials in care of the family in lieu of flowers. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Johnson -- Mary Ann, 77, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11/20/2002).
Memorial service: 11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Burial: 10 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the Masonic Home, Plattsmouth. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Lydick -- John E., 60, Omaha, died Tuesday (11/19/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, Omaha. Visitation: 10 a.m. today, funeral home.
McVay -- Mildred Joanne, "Miss Jo," 70, Springfield, Fla., died Thursday (11/21/2002) at her home.
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Southerland Family Funeral Chapel, Panama City, Fla. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Rutherford Rams Quarterback Club or Covenant Hospice.
Mestl --Anne F., 95, Lincoln, widow of Randy, died Saturday (11/23/2002).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St. Father Joseph Nemec. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to Pink Sisters.
Metcalf -- Robert A., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (11/22/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Memorials: in lieu of flowers, Sesostris building campaign or the church. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Miller --Victor "Vic," 76, Lincoln, died 11/21/02. Claims adjuster, Frontier Adjusters. Member, American Legion Post, VFW, WSI. Veteran of the U.S. Navy.
Survivors: wife, Geraldine "Gerre;" son, daughter-in-law, Glenn and Peggy Miller, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Kathy and Keith Ball, Lincoln; sister, Eleanor Rabun, Surprise, Ariz., Hulda Dell, Alexandria, Va.; grandchildren, Kyle and Micah Miller, Andy and Nick Ball; one great-granddaughter; nieces and nephews. preceded in death by parents; brother, Soloman Miller.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Frieden's Lutheran Church, Sixth and D streets. The Rev. Delmar Klover. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military services, Fort Riley Honor Guard. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, all at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Pallbearers: Micah Miller, Kyle Miller, Andy Ball, Nick Ball, Gary Yakel, Greg Loos, Terry Loos. Honorary pallbearers: Keith Rokke, Tom Morey, Dick Pierson, Jim Carlson, Ted Enholm, Gerald Frischknect. Memorials to the church in memory of Victor George Miller.
Motes -- Laura B., 99, Wahoo, died Friday (11/22/2002). Born, Keya Paha County. Graduated, Wahoo High School. Attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. Taught in rural schools; opened Wahoo Dairy Queen; later, the Trading Post.
Survivors:daughter, Merlyn Poulin, San Diego; daughter-in-law, Lu Dean Motes, Fort Worth, Texas; sister, Opal McDonald; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Services:10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Wahoo United Methodist Church. Greenwood Cemetery, Wahoo. Visitation, 1-6 p.m. Tuesday, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials may be sent to Merlyn Poulin, 2122 March Place, San Diego, CA 92110.
Nicolaus -- Inez M., 87, Seward, widow of Paul, died Saturday (11/23/2002). Graduated, Seward High School, 1934. Attended Nebraska Wesleyan University. Elementary school teacher in country schools in the Utica area. Member, St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors:sons, spouses, David and Pat, Seward, Warren "Buck" and Myra, Utica; sisters and brother-in-law, Irene Luebbe, Seward, Joann and Robert Meyer, Utica; grandchildren, Ruth Nicolaus, Rachel Vossler, Carol Eakins, Amelia Nicolaus, Grant Nicolaus. preceded in death by parents, Charles and Jessie (Kipp) Schark; husband, Paul; brother-in-law, Herbert Luebbe.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Goehner. The Rev. Arnold Jurchen. Mound Prairie Cemetery, Goehner. Visitation: 8:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today and Tuesday, Volzke Mortuary, Seward; one hour before services Wednesday, the church.
Pettit -- Gretchen A., 68, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/23/2002) after a long and courageous battle. Born, rural Hall County (6/10/34). Medical clerk, V.A. Medical Center. Member, Christ United Methodist Church; Temple Chapter 271 OES; American Legion Auxiliary; VFW Auxiliary; DUV; Lincoln Memorial Day Observance Association. Madonna Goal Award winner, 2002.
Survivors: husband, Ivan W.; daughters, sons-in-law, Melissa J. and James Willits, Pamela J. Pettit, Amy J. and Mark Eldred, all Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Marvin and Margorie Boesen, North Platte, Clarke and Margie Boesen, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Curtis and Shirney Boesen, Milford, Kelly and Sue Boesen, Austin, Texas; brothers-in-law, Larry Pettit, San Francisco, Dennis and Roxanne Pettit, Omaha; sister-in-law, Anita Pettit, Hastings; special friends, Charlotte Murphy, Shelly Tyser, Hazel Jenkins; grandchildren, Holly, Amanda, Elizabeth, Joshua Willits; nieces, nephews, friends. preceded in death by parents, Harry and Mildred Boesen; brother, Marcus; sister, Jane.
Celebration of Life service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Christ United Methodist Church, 4530 A St. Pastor Jay Vetter. No visitation; cremation. Memorials: in lieu of flowers to grandchildren's education fund. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Remmenga --Ethel M. (Jaeckel), 82, Lincoln, died Thursday(11/21/2002).
Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd. Burial: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 p.m. today-9 p.m. Tuesday, Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St.; one hour before service, church. Memorials to the church, 1645 Cotner Blvd., Lincoln 68505, or Alzheimer's Association, Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 101, Lincoln 68512. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Schweitzer -- Kenneth C., 86, Lincoln, died Thursday (11/21/2002).
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Unitarian Church, 6300 A St. No viewing. Flowers to be delivered to church, however family prefers memorials to Cedars Home for Children. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Sterling --Charles "Joe" Ray, 63, Lincoln, died Thursday (11/21/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Christian Church, Weeping Water. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family greeting friends and relatives, 7-8 p.m., Marshal Funeral Chapel, Nebraska City; 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, church. Memorials to the family's choice.
Vanosdall -- John W., 84, Grand Island, died Sunday (11/24/2002). Born, Greeley County. Owner, operator, Vanosdall Sanitation Services; retired, 1979.
Survivors: daughter, Mary Jo Lahners, Lincoln; brothers, Glenn, Wayne Vanosdall, both Grand Island, David Vanosdall, Hastings; sisters, Marie Lassen, Lincoln, Leah McKercher, Pat Christensen, both Grand Island; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home, Grand Island. Grand Island City Cemetery. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. Tuesday, with family 7-9 p.m., funeral home.
Waddell -- Clarice Elizabeth (Davies), 88, Friend, formerly of Lincoln, widow of James, died Friday (11/22/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 20th and D streets. Memorials to Campfire Girls of America or donor's choice. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home.
Barta -- Orfa, 84, Wichita, Kan., formerly Red Cloud, died Tuesday (2/4/2003). Born, Inavale. Homemaker.Former Girl Scout camp director.
Survivors: husband, Allen; daughters, Sharol Rasberry, Kathy Krumsick, both Wichita; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Phyllis Drake, Wichita.
Memorial service: 1 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Red Cloud. Memorials will be given to Red Cloud Foundation. Simonson-Williams Funeral Home, Red Cloud.
