U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Brandl - Rod and Kathy L., Seward, died Friday (3/1/2002) near Basile, La., in a traffic accident.
Rod, 50, born, Laurel (7/5/51). Graduate, Coleridge High School, 1969. Member, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. Service manager, Frontier Harley-Davidson, Lincoln.
Survivors: daughter, Jessica Brandl, Seward; son, Matthew, Seward; parents, Jack and MaryAnn, Coleridge; brothers, sisters-in-law, Don and Frances, Wasilla, Ark., Richard and Karen, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; sister, brother-in-law, Julie and Lindsay McDiarmid, Tualatin, Ore.; nieces and nephews; parents-in-law, Dennis L. and Hilaria Kollars, Hartington; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Preceded in death by grandparents, Joseph and Helena Brandl, Herman and Anna Lensing; cousin, Jim Brandl.
Kathy L., 45, born, Osmond (2/23/57). Graduate, Coleridge High School, 1975. Member, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. CCD teacher. Employee, Seward Motor Freight, Seward.
Survivors: daughter, Jessica Brandl, Seward; son, Matthew, Seward; parents, Dennis L. and Hilaria Kollars, Hartington; brothers, sisters-in-law, Dennis H. and Sue Kollars, Bill and Becky Kollars, all of Randolph, Rodney and Angie Kollars, Summerville, S.C., Mike Kollars, Fort Worth, Texas, Daryl and Kim Kollars, Norfolk, Kevin and Billie Kollars, Malcolm, Kelly and Shannon Kollars, Leander, Texas; sisters, brothers-in-law, Kerry and Dan Braun, Beaver Creek, Ohio, Kay and Danny Mantle, Dallas; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; parents-in-law, Jack and MaryAnn Brandl, Coleridge; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ed and Clara Kollars, Henry and Alberta Rupiper.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. The Rev. Father Brad Zitek. Seward Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Rosary prayer service: 7 p.m. Monday, church. Memorials to Rod and Kathy Brandl Memorial Fund c/o Cattle National Bank and Trust, Seward.
Brehm - William "Bill," 87, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/27/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the Meals on Wheels program.
Brenning - Bradley R., 47, Cheney, died Friday (3/1/2002). Born, Lincoln (12/17/54). Owner, Brenning Painting Co. Was an avid sprint car enthusiast.
Survivors: wife, Jill; sons, Chris, Lincoln, Brandon, Cheney; daughter, Andrea Brenning, Cheney; mother, Trudy Brenning, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Mike and Mary, Lincoln, Dave, Lincoln; sister, Sherry Kuebler, Lincoln; aunts, uncles; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by father, Reiny Brenning.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Pastor Mark Heilman. Cheney Cemetery, Cheney. Visitation: prior to services, church. Memorials in care of family in lieu of flowers. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Burmaster - Elwin R., 58, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002). Born (6/1/43).
Services pending. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Curry - Donald Berton, 79, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/2/2002). Born, Litchfield (7/29/22) to Wilber and Winfred Curry. Graduate: Wiggle Creek High School, 1939; NU, 1950, engineering degree. He served in the U.S. Navy from August 1942 to December 1945; most of his service was spent on a Navy destroyer. His destroyer was sunk by five Japanese kamikaze planes on 4/6/45. He served in the American, European, African and Pacific theaters. Married Janet R. Scott of Tilden, (12/31/50). Lived in Wyoming, Colorado and Nebraska. Lincoln had been his home since 1968. Employee, Lincoln Electric System. Member: St. Mark's United Methodist Church; American Legion Post 3; Disabled American Veterans Robert Flansburg Unit 7; Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 200, Lincoln.
Survivors: wife, Janet; sons, daughters-in-law, Scott and Jolene, Brent and Carol, all Lincoln, Kendall and Robin, Columbus; grandchildren, Brian, Kyle and Alyssa, all Columbus, Connor and Molli, both Lincoln, Kristy, Janet and Dana Montey; great-grandchild, Jacob Montey; brother, sister-in-law, Gerald and Patricia, Fort Collins, Colo.; sisters, Dorothy Hoffman, Atwater, Calif., Marjorie Hawley, Nampa, Idaho, Ruth Sigler, San Jose, Calif., Leola Lewis, Blanche Jahn, both Ravenna; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Archie, Marvin and Aubrey.
Services pending. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to American Legion Post at Tilden or Military Order of the Purple Heart Unit in Lincoln or St. Mark's United Methodist Church.
Ficken - Ardith A., 66, widow of Norman, Seward, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Faith Lutheran Church, Seward. Visitation: 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, Volzke Mortuary, Seward; one hour before services, church.
Folsom - Willard W., 81, Denver, formerly of Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
No services. Cremation. Memorials to Hospice of Metro Denver, 425 S. Cherry, Glendale, CO 80246; or Jewish Family Services of Colorado, 1355 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver CO 80222. Fairmount Funeral Home, Denver.
Griepenstroh - LaVerne H. "Red," 82, Lincoln, died Monday (2/25/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, with family, 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Hengen - Lloyd K., 75, Wahoo, died Wednesday (2/27/2002) in Gilbert, Ariz. Born, Ithaca. Farmer. Served, U.S. Marine Corps, Korean War.
Survivors: wife, Julie; sons, Casey, Tijeras, N.M., Patrick, Honey Creek, Iowa; daughters, Barb Nagle, San Diego, Gail Richardson, Salinas, Calif., Kelly Bachenberg, Fort Smith, Ark.; three grandsons; brother, Dr. Garth Hengen, Southbridge, Mass.; sister, Janis Feldhousen, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First United Methodist Church, Wahoo. Sunrise Cemetery, Wahoo. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Monday, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo; one hour before services, church. Memorials to University of Nebraska Medical Center - Lied Center for Cancer Research, First United Methodist Church or donor's choice in care of family.
Holck - Adela I.E.H., 103, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002). Born, Malmo, Sweden, (5/6/1898) to Johan and Nilla Ljungberg.
Celebration of life to be announced. Cremation. The family requests no flowers. Memorials to the Adela and Harald Holck Fund in the Life Sciences at the University of Nebraska Foundation. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Condolences may be mailed to Gunnar Holck, 2226 S. 20th St., Lincoln.
Jorgensen - Jeanette, 84, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Ashland Care Center or the Alzheimer's Association, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 201, Lincoln 68512.
Kaar - Josiah E., 79, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/2/2002).
Services pending. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Klucas - Robert V., 61, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Private family memorial services. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Hospice in lieu of flowers. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Koster - Joan I., 61, widow of George, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Lutz - Ellen Marie, 62, Villages, Fla., died Friday (3/1/2002). Born, farm near Raymond (9/8/39) to Mary (Rech) and Ernest Janousek. Married Jon, (10/1/60) . A loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her gardening and home with a passion.
Survivors: husband, Jon; daughters, son-in-law, Kim and Dan Navratil, Lincoln, Sandie Oaks, Middletown, Ohio, Susan and Don Van Riper, Spring Hall, Fla.; son, daughter-in-law, Stuart and Tammy Lutz, Shenandoah, Iowa; sister, brother-in-law, Marlene and Skip Kaluza, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Bud and Kim Janousek, Firth; sisters-in-law, Joan and Mike Janousek, Lincoln, Judy Janousek, Omaha; five grandchildren, Alan and Jessica Navratil, Erin, Evan and Kyle Oaks; nieces and nephews; dear friends, Marcia Gelinne, Dorothy Hill. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Del, Ernie and Shorty.
Services pending at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Richey - D'Angelo J., 2, Hallam, died Thursday (2/28/2002). Born, Lincoln (3/17/99) to Matthew E. Richey and Amy M. Snyder.
Survivors: mother, Amy Snyder, Hallam; father, fiancee, Matthew Richey and Chelsey Kubes, Hallam; grandparents, Donna and Tom Richey, Rita Krause, all Hallam, Jay Snyder, Kansas; uncles, spouse, T.J. Richey, Nick and Brandi Richey, J.J. Snyder, Brandon Snyder; cousins, Sierra and Andrew Richey.
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, United Church of Christ, Hallam. The Rev. Dan Davis. Hallam Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Monday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Memorials to the family.
Rooney - John J., 78, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002).
Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Rosary: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 8-10 a.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Rosene - Diana S., 47, rural Firth, died Wednesday (2/27/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, rural Pickrell. Cremation, no viewing. Register book will be available 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice. Family prayer service will be held at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, church. Memorials to Cortland Fire and Rescue Squad and to horse 4-H groups with chapel in charge. Condolences may be sent to rich@griffithshovendick.com.
Shepard - Erma A., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (3/1/2002).
Services pending. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Spader - William E., 81, Lincoln, died Friday (3/1/2002).
Private family services. Burial of cremains, Rosehill Cemetery, Waverly. No visitation. Memorials to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com. Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Van Zandt - Oral Dean, 75, of Lincoln and Apache Junction, Ariz., died Wednesday (2/27/2002) in Ramona, Calif.
Memorial Services: March 9 in Apache Junction. Time and date for services in Lincoln and graveside services in Bushnell will be announced later with arrangements by Cantrall Funeral Home, Kimball. Bayview Funeral Services, San Diego.
Work - Carol Puckett, 80, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/27/2002).
Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Abbott - Faye M., 93, Creston, Iowa, formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (3/3/2002). Born, Adair County, Iowa. Homemaker. Worked at bakery shop in Lincoln.
Survivors: grandchildren, Marsha Coffman, Michael Fleming, both Lincoln; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Jean H. Lamb, Robert D. Abbott; daughter, Charlotte Fleming.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Powers Funeral Home, Creston. Greenlawn Cemetery, Afton, Iowa. Family will receive friends one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to be established by family.
Antes - Mabel B., 91, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (3/3/2002). Born Nov. 9, 1910.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com
Basir - Abdul Kareem, 60, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/2/2002) after a brief illness. Born, Bruce Holmes, in New York.
Survivors: mother, Willie Mae Holmes, New York; many close friends and loved ones. Lover of kids, music, knowledge, physical fitness, the Yankees, the Mets and Allah. Great sense of humor with a generous heart.
Celebration of life: starting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, O'Rourke's Tavern, 1329 O St. Memorials to "Abdul" fund, c/o John Nanos at Woods Bros. Realty, 7100 S. 29th St., Lincoln 68516.
Becker - Francis "Pete," 79, Exeter, died Monday (3/4/2002). Born, Geneva.
Survivors: son, Ronald, Exeter; daughter, Julie Chrastil, Dorchester; sisters, Agnes Cudaback, Exeter, Annabelle Mencher, Estes Park, Colo., Joan Pearson, Los Angeles, Zita Rizer, Wheaton, Ill., Bertille Swartz, Everett, Wash.; two granddaughters.
Rosary and memorial Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Exeter. Exeter Cemetery. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the church in lieu of flowers.
Bosak - Frank Otto, 87, Dorchester, died Sunday (3/3/2002) at home. Retired general manager, Dorchester Co-op Elevator.
Survivors: wife, Clara; daughter, son-in-law, Betty and John Potter, Dorchester; son, daughter-in-law, Larry and Jean, Columbus; grandchildren, Carey Potter, Jack and Tiphanie Potter, Lincoln, Jenny, Amy and Stacey Bosak, Omaha; great-grandchildren, Joe and Kate Potter; special niece, Alvina Remmers and family; special nephews, Alvin and Charlene Kalkwarf and family; sisters-in-law, Helen Bosak, Bernice Bosak, Donna Taborek; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Otto and Anna; brothers, Robert and Rudolph.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Dorchester. Dorchester Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 10 a.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Home Care Services, the church or donor's choice.
Bouc - Lyle P., 31, Valparaiso, died Monday (3/4/2002) in Omaha.
Services pending. Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo.
Brandl - Rod and Kathy L., Seward, died Friday (3/1/2002) near Basile, La., in a traffic accident.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. today, St. Vincent dePaul Catholic Church, Seward. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to Rod and Kathy Brandl Memorial Fund c/o Cattle National Bank and Trust, Seward. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Brenning - Bradley R., 47, Cheney, died Friday (3/1/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Visitation: prior to services, church. Memorials in care of family in lieu of flowers. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Burmaster - Elwin Robert, 58, Lincoln, died Thursday (2/28/2002). Born, Ellsworth, Kan. (6/1/43). Graduated from high school in Salina, Kan.; attended Kansas Wesleyan University. Served, National Guard.
Survivors: sons, Bradley, Oberlin, Kan., Jeffery, Hays, Kan.; daughter, Jacquelin Lynette Lahe, Oberlin; stepson, Tom; grandchildren, Lakin, Chyanne and Zachary Lahe, Aubrey Burmaster; sister, brother-in-law, Bonnie and Robert Messenger, Salina, Kan.; brother, Bruce, Salina. Preceded in death by parents, Elwin and Delpha (Ray).
Memorial services pending. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
