U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Smidt - Merna F., 80, Lincoln, died Friday (9/29/2000).
Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 2 p.m. today until services, mortuary. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association Lincoln/Greater Nebraska Chapter, 5601 S. 27th St., Suite 101, Lincoln, NE 68512. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Welsch - Christian, 88, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/30/2000).
Private services. Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to Sesostris Shrine Transportation Fund, 1717 Yolande Ave., Lincoln 68521. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Wullbrandt - Florence, 91, Milford, formerly Goehner, widow of Paul, died Friday (9/29/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Goehner. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford.
Ahlschwede - Phyllis Darlene, 85, Grand Island, formerly York, widow of Clarence, died Sunday (10/1/2000). Born near Dorchester. Former cook, Willard School, York.
Survivors: son, Earl, Grand Island; daughter, Marlene Schreiter, Holdrege; five grandchildren; sister, Fern Horan, Exeter.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Metz Mortuary, York. Greenwood Cemetery, York. Memorials to First United Methodist Church, York, or Salvation Army.
Brown - Georgia Ann, 59, Phoenix, formerly Lincoln, died Friday (9/29/2000). Born, Lincoln (3/26/41) to Raymond and Mildred (Coleman) Tuttle. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Timberlin and Sherri, Lincoln, Michael, Robert, Douglas and Debbie, Eric, all Phoenix; daughter, Cynthia Davids, Phoenix; brothers, sisters-in-law, Raymond and Frances Tuttle, Lincoln, Ronald and George-Ann Tuttle, York; sister, brother-in-law, Margaret "Peggy" and Dale Vrana, Martinez, Ga.; sister-in-law, Judy Spencer, Lincoln; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many other friends family. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Richard A. Tuttle; husbands, Jerry Brown and Harold "Hal" Brown.
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Salvation Army, 2625 Potter St., Lincoln. Captain Randy Summit, officiating. Memorials in care of family.
Bundy - Dennis Dale, 53, Lincoln, died Friday (9/29/2000).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials care of family.
Clancy - Nora C., 77, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/30/2000).
Services: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill Ave. Rosary: 8 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to church.
Cole - Marie K., 83, Sterling Heights, Mich., died Wednesday (9/27/2000) in Mount Clemens, Mich.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home.
Curtis - Rozella L., Seward, died Sunday (10/1/2000).
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Seward. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today, with family 7-8 p.m., Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Memorials to donor's choice, care of family.
Dobrusky - Evelyn R., 77, Milford, formerly Seward, widow of Eman, died Sunday (10/1/2000). Born, Hampton (12/23/22) to Louis and Ida (Joseph) Sagehorn. Married, 9/20/50. Member, St. John Lutheran Church.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, James, Jerry and Genon, all Seward, Roy and Dianne, Lincoln; daughter-in-law, Jan Dobrusky, Seward; sisters, brother-in-law, Marjorie Prochnow, Seward, Doris and Wilfred Maier, Staplehurst; grandchildren, Charles, Jennifer, Arthur, Christopher, Tessa, Ross and Justin Dobrusky; great-grandchild, Zachary Dobrusky. Preceded in death by husband; sons, Arthur and Charles; granddaughter, Shawna.
Private family memorial service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Volzke Mortuary, Seward. The Rev. Mark Cutler. Seward Cemetery. No visitation.
Doxon - James "Del," 57, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/1/2000). Born, Concordia, Kan. (8/31/43) to Norman Vance and Margaret Blanche (Montgomery) Doxon.
Survivors: wife, Cecilia; sons, daughter-in-law, Norman, Lincoln, Gary and Chris, Fremont; daughter, Heather Doxon, Kansas City, Mo.; sister, brother-in-law, Estaline and Lawrence Bouray, Courtland, Kan.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. John's Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St. Father James Benton. Cremation. No visitation. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to the church (05).
Eaton - Howard LeRoy, 66, Plattsmouth, died Sunday (10/1/2000) in Omaha. Born, Omaha. Retired iron worker, commercial construction. Served, U.S. Army and Air Force.
Survivors: wife, Minnie; daughters, Beverly Morris, Dianne McGraw, both Plattsmouth; son, Ronald Reimer, Omaha; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Deloris Kennell, Ohio, Flossie Sammons, Lincoln; brother, Glen, Plattsmouth; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, First Lutheran Church, Plattsmouth. Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to church.
Fairbrother - The Rev. Archie L., 77, Kearney, died Sunday (10/1/2000). Served as pastor, Douglas Street Christian Church, 1995-1999.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Capital City Christian Church. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: today, 6:30-8:30 p.m., O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home, Kearney; 11 a.m.-1 p.m., church. Memorials will be established in his name.
Filliez - William, 69, Lincoln, died Monday (10/2/2000).
Services pending, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Gibb - Sue M., 45, Lincoln, died Friday (9/29/2000).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 S. 36th St. Vigil: 6:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Cremation. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. today, funeral home; 9 a.m. Wednesday until services, church. Memorials to Ryan Gibb's education fund.
Gropp - Irvin E., 82, Friend, died Sunday (10/1/2000).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Friend. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or Warren Memorial Hospital. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Heinrichs - Dorothy Mae, 75, rural Carleton, died Sunday (10/1/2000) in Hastings.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Christ's Lutheran Church, Davenport. Visitation: 1:30-9:30 p.m. today; 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Urbauer-Price Funeral Home, Davenport; two hours before services, church. Memorials to church or OES Chapter 268.
Hiebner - Matilda E., 80, Henderson, died Sunday (10/1/2000). Born near Henderson. Former kitchen aid, Henderson Nursing Home. With husband, farmed near Henderson.
Survivors: husband, George; son, LaRoy, Henderson; daughter, Roberta Bergen, Aurora; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, Elmer D. Epp, Henderson.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Bethesda Mennonite Church, Henderson. Church cemetery. Memorials to Henderson Health Care of Nebraska Children's Home Society. Metz Mortuary, Henderson.
Hoffman - William Richard Sr., 55, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/30/2000).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials care of family.
Jackson - Maxine A., 69, Lincoln, died Friday (9/29/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Visitation: one hour before service, funeral home. Cremation. Memorials to Shrine Transportation Fund.
Jones - Elsie M., 96, Thornton, formerly Fairbury, widow of Lester E., died Friday (9/29/2000). Born, Thurston County. Operator, photography shop.
Survivors: daughters, Marilyn Peters, Denver, Ardith Hammond, Richmond, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann Funaro, Kearney, Pauline Conn, Estes Park, Colo.; brother, Darrell Morgan, Smith City, Kan.
Graveside Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Smith Center, Kan. Memorials to Fairbury Christian Church. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Karash - Christina, 94, Eagle, died Sunday (10/1/2000) in Lincoln. Born, Cambridge. Retired press operator, Modern Linen Supply, Hastings.
Survivors: son, James L., Berthoud, Colo.; daughter, Lois Biltoft, Eagle; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Private memorial services at a later date. Cremation. No visitation. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to the family.
Lauerman - Frederick Joseph, 79, Stromsburg, widower of Laura, died Saturday (9/30/2000). Born, Stromsburg. Employed, U.S. Postal Service. Served, World War II, 349th Signal Intelligence Service, First Armored Division.
Survivors: sons, Jim, Lincoln, Tom, Leawood, Kan.; daughter, Jennifer Gustafson, Omaha; seven grandchildren; brother, Frank, Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Clare Wingfield, Stromsburg; nieces, nephews.
Services: Wednesday, Stromsburg Baptist Church. Visitation: today, 4-7 p.m., Palmer Funeral Home, Stromsburg. Stromsburg Cemetery. Palmer Funeral Home, Stromsburg. Memorials to the church or Midwest Covenant Home.
Lowell - Bobby D. Sr., 63, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/30/2000).
Services: 3 p.m. Friday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and one hour before services, funeral home.
Meyer - Ronald E., 56, Lincoln, died Saturday (9/30/2000). Born, Omaha (11/10/43) to Elden and Geraldine (Gallagher) Meyer. Mail supervisor, Technology Systems. Retired, U.S. Navy, first class petty officer; Vietnam veteran. Honorary Chief, Navy Reserve Center. Lifetime member, past commander, VFW Post 131. Member, American Legion Post 3. Navy Corpsman. Nebraska State Fair gate supervisor. Loved people, family.
Survivors: wife, Audrey; sons, Mark, Long Beach, N.Y., Scott, Des Moines, Iowa; daughters, son-in-law, Teresa and Dave Munyon, Nicole Meyer, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Andy Campbell, Caitlin Markwardt, Meghan Munyon; sister, brother-in-law, Kay and Jerry Worley, Waldorf, Md.; mother-in-law, Violet Rohleder, Lincoln; brothers-in-law, Jeff Rohleder, Greg Rohleder, both Lincoln; aunts; uncles; nieces; nephews; many, many friends. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Calvary Community Church, 4400 N. First St. The Rev. Carl Godwin. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military graveside rites by VFW Posts 131 and 3606. Pallbearers: Chief M. Kuenning, Chief B. Maier, Chief J. Kohl, Chief R. Harm, Chief B. Murphy, Chief E. Opp. Honorary pallbearers: Cliff ByBee, Andy Campbell, Scott Fagan, Dave Munyon, Dave Trembley, Jerry Worley. Visitation: today until 11 a.m. Wednesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Nicole's education fund c/o family. Messages of condolence and remembrance may be emailed to: contact@roperandsons.com and will be forwarded to the family.
Palmer - Paul Ray, 57, Avoca, formerly of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Nehawka, died Sunday (10/1/2000) in Lincoln. Born, Council Bluffs. Chief passenger elevator inspector, State of Nebraska, 1978-1998, then served as inspector. Served, U.S. Navy, Vietnam.
Survivors: wife, Glenda; son, Richard "Rick," Omaha; daughter, Christine Gilroy, Omaha; mother, Rose Palmer, Council Bluffs; brothers, Gerald, Council Bluffs, Dale, Carmichael, Calif.; sisters, Peggy Holmes, Omaha, Darlene Butters, Pomona, Calif.; nieces, nephews.
Memorial Services: 4 p.m. Thursday, Nehawka United Methodist Church. Cremation. No visitation or viewing. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City. Memorials to the church, Nehawka Park Fund, or American Heart Association.
Rejcha - Alice, 100, formerly Crete, died Sunday (10/1/2000) in Wilber.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Milo and Alice, Hallam; daughters, son-in-law, Sylvia Tenopir, Crete, Helen Kubicek, Wilber, Laverne and Harry Johnston, Lincoln; half-sister, Evelyn Mortimer, Centralia, Mo.; stepsisters, Lillian Tvrz, Centralia, Sylvia Neuman, Wilber; 17 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Charles; mother, Bessie; father, stepmother, Frank and Rosie; two brothers; one sister, four grandchildren; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law.
Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: today until services, funeral home. Memorials to Wilber Rescue Squad or Wilber Nursing Home.
Rempe - Alphonse H., 76, Hastings, formerly of Superior and Lawrence, died Monday (10/2/2000). Born, south of Lawrence. World War II veteran, U.S. Army. Farmed, ran Ken and Al's Service Station, Lawrence.
Survivors: wife, LaVeta; son, Ken, Superior; daughters, Marilyn Just, Arlene Bower, both of Lincoln, Lynette Hofstetter, Lawrence, Kathy Sinner, Hastings; brothers, Art, Lincoln, Leonard, Edward, Elmer, all of Superior, Ray, Hastings; sister, Bernice Kimminau, Hutchinson, Kan.; 16 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Hastings. Burial: 1:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church Cemetery, rural Lawrence. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings. Visitation: today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., funeral home, and 7-8:30 p.m., church. Memorials to family's choice.
Reuter - Esther A., 94, Syracue, formerly of Dunbar and Eagle areas, died Monday (10/2/2000). Born, Dunbar. Retired seamstress, Pendleton Woolen Mill, Denny Dare Sewing Factory.
Survivors: sons, Donald, Omaha, Ronald "Bud," Syracuse; daughter, Carol Hutton, Eagle; 12 grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Peterson Mortuary, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., with family greeting friends 7-8 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m. until services, mortuary. Memorials to the family.
Rueter - Ruth M., 82, Elmwood, died Friday (9/29/2000) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Elmwood Christian Church. Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials to church or Elmwood Rescue Squad. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Elmwood.
Shurtleff - Warren L., 77, Falls City, widower of Elizabeth Ann, died Sunday (10/1/2000). Born, Johnson. Carpenter. Served, U.S. Army.
Survivors: son, Richard L., Richland, Mo.; niece, Jean Sailors, Falls City; stepdaughter, Shirley Miller, Denver; three grandchildren; brother, Harold, Lincoln; sister, Valda Mae Crider, Clearwater, Fla.; two half brothers; one half sister.
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Steele Cemetery, Falls City. Clark Funeral Home, Falls City.
