U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Rulla - Harriet M., 79, Nebraska City, died Wednesday (12/5/01) at her home. Born, southeast of Nebraska City. Employed at former Safeway Grocery Store, Nebraska City.
Survivors: husband, Harvey; daughters, Ann Dillon, Columbus, Ohio, Jolene Brown, Nebraska City, Lois Lilleholm, Lincoln; son, David, Nebraska City; stepsons, Larry, Plattsmouth, Darrell, Nebraska City, Richard, Kansas City, Mo.; stepdaughter, Lauri Bartlett, Liberty, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: family greeting friends, 3-5 p.m. Sunday, mortuary. Memorials to family.
Seymour - Margaret R., 90, Lincoln, died Saturday (12/1/01). Born, Orman, S.D., (10/1/11) to Oliver and Eva (McCune) Reedy. Musician, music teacher. Member: Lincoln Unitarian Church since 1938; church secretary, 20 years; wrote 100-year history of church, published 1998, Palladian Literary Society; wrote 100-year history, published 1971; Lincoln Music Teachers Association; wrote association manual for Music Theory and Musicianship Test. Taught private cello lessons. Played in the Lincoln Civic Orchestra from its inception until age 88. Played viol in the Lincoln Consort of Viols, could play all of the viols in a consort. Earned bachelor's degree, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1933. Returned to UNL after husband's death, earned master's degree 1967 and started teaching career.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Richard Seymour, Lincoln, Thomas and Sally Seymour, Ann Arbor, Mich., William Seymour, Chicago; daughter, son-in-law, Victoria and Charles Bassani, Chicago, Ill.; brothers, sister-in-law, Calmar and Lucie Reedy, Columbia, Md., William Reedy, Denver; grandchildren, Michael Langille, Parker, Colo., Heather Langille, Denver; great-grandson, Dylan Langille, Parker; special friends, Priscilla Parson, Carole Goebes, both Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Victor R.
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, Unitarian Church, 6300 A St., Lincoln (10). The Revs. Fritz Hudson and Charles Stephan. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Lincoln Unitarian Foundation in care of the church. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Tuttle - Lillian D., 91, Lincoln, died Thursday (12/6/01). Born, Jansen. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Eugene, Lincoln, Melvin Lee, Arlington, Texas; two granddaughters.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Gates of Praise Church, 70th and Vine. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Sunday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.; one hour prior to services, church. Cremation following. Private Inurnment, Blue Mound Cemetery, Milford. Memorials to family.
West - David F., 74, Ashland, died Saturday (12/8/01) in Papillion.
Services pending, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland.
Ziegler - Ruth, 67, Friend, widow of Allen, died Wednesday (12/5/01) in Lincoln. Born, Friend. Employed at several Friend cafes.
Survivors: son, Richard, Friend; daughter, Linda Hess, Friend; five grandchildren; aunt, Hazel Scott, Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend. Andrew Cemetery Friend. Visitation: one hour prior to services, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Beelar - Florence L., 86, Benedict, died Saturday (12/8/01) in Lincoln. Born, Plattsmouth (3/19/15) to Clyde and Anna (Priest) Martin. Housekeeper for several Beatrice hospitals including Beatrice Community Hospital and Beatrice Lutheran. Worked at Beatrice Pershing College. Member: York Eagles Lodge Auxiliary 3990.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, JoAnn and Fred Kropf, Benedict, Susan and Larry Burck, Beatrice; sons, daughters-in-law, Jim and Cathy Lyons, Diller, Dan and Judy Post, Lincoln; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; stepchildren; stepgrandchildren; step great-grandchildren; brothers, Bob Martin, John Martin, both Omaha, Clyde Martin, Farmington, N.M. Preceded in death by parents; husbands, James Lyons (1976), Herschel Post (1968), Louis Beelar (1990); one sister; two brothers; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Metz Chapel, York. The Rev. Mark Sutphin. Graveside Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Liberty Cemetery, Liberty. Visitation: begins 5 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to the Telecare Program in care of Benedict Public School, Benedict.
Beltz - Andrew Jr., 92, Lincoln, died Thursday (12/6/01).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Frieden's Lutheran Church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to church.
Booth - Sue Peden, 91, Goodyear, Ariz., formerly Lincoln, died 11/3/01.
Memorial services celebrating her life: 1 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lincoln Education Association Retired (LEAR) scholarship fund, 4920 Normal Blvd. (06); or Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014.
Brown - Elinor D., 86, Lincoln, died Saturday (12/8/01). Born, Curtis (7/25/15) to Forrest Earl and Blanche (Taylor) Dillman. Office manager. Member: First Congregational Church, McCook, Eastern Star Chapter 86; PEO; Golden Kiwanis Club.
Survivors: nephews, Richard W. and Lee Gray, Denton, James M. Gray, Lincoln; niece, Mary Schmuck, Lincoln; great-nieces and nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Dorothy Owen, Walnut Creek, Calif. Preceded in death by husband, Dr. Harold E. Brown; parents; brother, Forrest Dillman; sister, Dorthy Gray.
Graveside service: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Hillcrest Cemetery, Omaha. Bob Chitwood. Pallbearers: Richard Gray, James Gray, Brian Gray, Brett Gray. Visitation: 6 p.m. today until noon Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Masonic-Eastern Star, PEO Home (Beatrice), or Eastmont Towers. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Carlson - Verna L., 90, Falls City, widow of the Rev. Hans O. Carlson, died Sunday (12/9/01). Born, Spencer, Iowa.
Survivors: sons, Edwin F., Paola, Kan., James, St. Charles, Mo.; daughter, Linda Basner, Lakewood, Colo.; brothers, Norman Thomsen, Royal, Iowa, Gordon Thomsen, Mitchell, S.D.; sister, Mae Tiesinger, Sioux City, Iowa; two granddaughters; three great-grandchildren.
Services: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Christ Lutheran Church, Falls City. St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, Falls City. Dorr Funeral Home, Falls City.
Chase - Almond R., 69, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01).
Services pending. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St.
Childs - Richard H., 80, Albuquerque, N.M., lived 45 years in Lincoln, died Monday (12/3/01).
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln. Military rites by American Legion Post 3. Memorials to YWCA of Lincoln or LPS Foundation.
Cool - Lee Duane, 83, Lincoln, died Saturday (12/8/01).
Services: 3 p.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Military Graveside Rites by Fort Riley Honor Guard, Fort Riley, Kan. Closed casket visitation: until noon Tuesday. Memorials to family. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Davis - Lucile Frederica, 86, Louisville, widow of James "Eppy," died Thursday (12/6/01). Born, Cedar Creek. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, Sharon Poulin, Sebastian, Fla., Karyl Terryberry, Murray; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Christ Lutheran Church, Louisville. Glendale Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with the family 6-9 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials to the church.
Egner - Leo H., 84, Horton, Kan., died Saturday (12/8/01). Retired farmer.
Survivors: sister, Marie E. Egner, Falls City; nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Falls City Catholic Cemetery. Rosary: 5:30 p.m. today, Dorr Funeral Home Chapel, Falls City.
Ferry - Hazel S., 82, Elkhorn. Member: American Legion Auxiliary Benson Post 112, St. Paul United Methodist Church.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, James Neal and Gwen Ferry, Omaha, Lynn Ferry, Omaha; daughter, son-in-law, Jodell and Carl Johnson, Durango, Colo.; grandchildren, Laura Mersnick, Lee Ferry, Michael, C. Paul and Mary Johnson, Dana, Celine and Renee Ferry; great-grandchildren, Jennifer Ferry, Tyler Mersnick; sister, Lillian Tolhurst, Lincoln.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Roeder Mortuary, Omaha. Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln. Visitation with family, 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Roeder Mortuary. Memorials to Women's Club of Raymond.
Giesmann - Harvey H., 87, Sterling, died Saturday (12/8/01) in Lincoln. Born, rural Sterling (11/5/14). Lived on the farm where he was born for 57 years before retiring and moving to Sterling in 1971. Lifetime member, St. John Lutheran Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. Former member, church council, the Brotherhood of the church. Member, National Farmers Organization. Served on the Sterling Community Improvement Association.
Survivors: wife, Annetta; son, daughter-in-law, Larry and Myla Giesmann, Sterling; daughters, son-in-law, Marilyn Moss, Burr, Joyce and Orlin Moss, Sterling; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, brother-in-law, Irene and Orval Schulte, Syracuse; sister-in-law, Rosa Giesmann; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, William and Mary Monroe Giesmann; brother, Arnold Giesmann; sister, Lydia Boslau; son-in-law, Harold Moss; five nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. John Lutheran Church, Sterling. Pastor Doyle Karst. Sterling Cemetery. Visitation: until 8 p.m. Tuesday with family greeting friends 7-8 p.m., Zink-Fox Funeral Home, Sterling; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the St. John Lutheran Church or the Sterling Fire and Rescue Building Fund, Shannon and Erma Hazen in charge.
Gilbert - Patrick, 29, Ashland, died Sunday (12/9/01) near Gretna.
Services pending. Marcy Mortuary, Ashland.
Glancy - Herbert H. "Herb," 88, Lincoln, died Tuesday (12/4/01).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Masonic rites by North Star Lodge Post 227. Military honors by American Legion Post 3. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family 7-8 p.m.; 9 a.m. until services Tuesday, all at funeral home. Memorials to Nebraska Masonic Home, 1300 Avenue D, Plattsmouth, NE 68048.
Hein - Orra, 82, Fairbury, widower of Ruth W. (Briggs), died Sunday (12/9/01) in Grand Island. Born, Annamoose, N.D. World War II, Army veteran.
Survivors: sons, Ronald, Rapid City, S.D., Kenneth, Scott, Alan, all Fairbury; daughter, Anna Mae Johnson, Shell Knob, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Thelma Thompson, Fairbury.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Fairbury Cemetery. Memorials to the family's choice.
Hughes - M. Dale "Lefty," 79, Lincoln, died Thursday (12/6/01) at the Nebraska Veterans Home in Grand Island. Born, Ravenna (4/6/22) to Phillip Hughes and Elsie LaFever. Grew up in Lincoln, graduated from Jackson High School. Entered U.S. Navy (9/22/42), served during World War II, honorably discharged (9/24/45). Married Helen E. Grice (6/23/45), after which the couple lived in Lincoln, where he later operated Our Place Restaurant and Mobile Host Catering in University Place, with his family. Member, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Lincoln; Wood River/Alda VFW. Volunteered in Ord Elementary Grandfriend program. Enjoyed fishing, playing cards, square dancing and was an avid builder. He was responsible for starting a unique holiday tradition by showing their Snow Village collection at their lakeside home. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, a wonderful dad and a loyal friend.
Survivors: wife, Helen, Wood River; sons, daughter-in-law, Allen and DiAnne, Ord, Phil, Malcolm; daughters, sons-in-law, Susan Ray, Lincoln, Candy and Bob Popek, Firth, Michelle Miller and Rob Benford, Carbondale, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Duane.
Services: 2 p.m. Monday, All Faiths Chapel of the Nebraska Veterans Home, Grand Island. The Rev. William Forbes. Apfel Butler Geddes Funeral Home, Grand Island. Memorials in lieu of flowers to veterans home chapel.
Jager - Marguerite Lucille, 94, Lincoln, died Wednesday (12/5/01).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Jordening - Leland, 91, Fairbury, died Saturday (12/8/01).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Grace Lutheran Church, Fairbury. Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church or family's choice. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Juncker - Jerry, 58, Elmwood, died Thursday (12/6/01) in Lincoln.
Service: 1 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: until service, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500 (16) or to donor's choice.
Keith - Ruby, 89, Nelson, widow of James, died Saturday (12/8/01) in Superior. Born, rural Cadams.
Survivors: sons, Carl D., Wichita, Kan., Charles L., Montgomery, Ala.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nelson Community United Church of Christ, Nelson. The Rev. Dr. Ralph Sturdy. Nelson Cemetery. Visitation: 9-6 p.m. today, Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, Nelson. Memorials to church or the Nelson Good Samaritan Center.
Kuchmak - Elizabeth "Betty," 72, Everett, Wash., formerly Lincoln, died Tuesday (12/4/01).
Private family services. Memorials to National Association for Research in Schizophrenia and Depression, (516) 829-0091 or National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, (703) 524-7600.
Lang - Anita E., 85, Lincoln, died Thursday (12/6/01). Born, Barneston (9/18/16) to Charles and Mary (Davis) Day. Homemaker. Enjoyed their summer home in Fergus Falls, Minn.
Survivors: husband, Emil; son, Lewis, Lincoln; daughter, Judith Reid, New York; granddaughters, Tiffany Hoppe, Lincoln, Hadley Reid, Dover, N.H.; brother, Charles E. Day, Beatrice.
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Charles Stephen. No visitation, cremation. Memorials to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. (02).
Minnick - Clara C., 80, Lincoln, formerly Bellwood, died Wednesday (12/5/01).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Gass-Haney Funeral Home, Columbus. Memorials to South Central Development Services, Cozad or the Special Olympics.
Neiderhaus - Lorraine, 83, Lincoln, died Friday (12/7/01).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to family.
Neitzel - Marcelle "Marcie," 66, Lincoln, died Sunday (12/9/01). Born, Lincoln (8/27/35) to Martin and Lenora (Schmidt) Brauer. Retired phone specialist, Union Bank.
Survivors: husband, Herman; son, Alan, Denver; daughter, Debra Ann, Beatrice; sister-in-law, Elaine and Milton Bek, Staplehurst; brother-in-law, Daryl and Norma, Eagan, Minn.; grandchildren, Dezirae, Elija and Maddison Neitzel, Jami and Nathan Hanson; nieces, nephews and cousins; aunt, Erna and Clarence Schwitzer, Omaha.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Trinity Lutheran, 12th and H streets. Pastor Duane Voorman. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: 5 p.m. Wednesday until 9 p.m. Thursday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. and one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Tabitha Hospice, Martin Lutheran Home Foundation or Trinity Lutheran Church.
