U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Tellier - Daniel Quinn, 24, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/15/2000) in Parkston, S.D. Born (5/12/76), Lincoln, to Edward and Barb (Reinfeld). Baptized and confirmed, Immanuel Lutheran Church. Attended Lincoln High School. Employee, American Courier. Married Kyleen Kunz, 8/19/00.
Survivors: wife; parents; brothers, Nicholas, Omaha, Casey, Lincoln; grandparents, Margaret Reinfeld, Armour, S.D., Edward Tellier, Lincoln. Preceded in death by grandparents Willard Reinfeld, Betty Tellier.
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Donald Cooper. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation pending.
Van Ackern - Grace J., 82, Crete, died Wednesday (10/18/2000) in Lincoln.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Paul and Kathy, Lincoln, Louis and Lois, Mission, Texas, Darrel and Liane, Swanton; daughters, sons-in-law, Carol and Bud Lillis, Richville, Minn., Bonnie and David Sierks, Lincoln, Barbara and David Funkhouser, Vining, Minn., Mary and Verlin Homolka, Crete; 41 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Ernest and Ada Horne, Brushprairie, Wash.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Wilber Czech Cemetery. Visitation: begins 3 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials care of family.
Voller - Dale L., 92, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/14/2000) in Firth.
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Bethany Christian Church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or Cotner Lodge 297, care of family. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Weber - Maxine B., 84, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/15/2000).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pallbearers: Stan Weber, Bob Miller, Joe Weber, Ben Miller, Toby Burger, Scott Miller. Visitation: today, 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to Southminster United Methodist Church, 2915 S. 16th St.
Weers - Gary "Fuzzie," Auburn, died Tuesday (10/17/2000). Owner/operator, Fuzzie's Body Shop, Auburn.
Survivors: wife, Cindy; father, Merlin, Auburn; sister, Janet Reed, Nebraska City; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Auburn. Bedford Cemetery, near Howe. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, with family 7-8 p.m., Hemmingsen Funeral Home, Auburn. Closed casket. No viewing. Memorials in lieu of flowers to American Diabetes Association.
Wojciechowski - Mary Delores (Ortiz), 63, Lakewood, Calif., died Thursday (10/12/2000).
Survivors: husband, Barry; sons, Barry, Gary, Richard, Vincent, Thaddeus; four grandchildren; one great-grandson, all of California; brothers, Joe Helter, Hemet, Calif., Richard Helter-Farias, Beatrice, George Jr., Larry and Donald Helter, all of Lincoln; sisters, Maria Erma Ackerman, Lincoln, Toni Adcox, Valencia, Calif.; nieces; nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Luyben Family Mortuary, Long Beach, Calif. Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home.
Zegers - June L., 64, David City, died Monday (10/16/2000).
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, David City. Wake, PCCW rosary: 6:30 p.m. today, Knott Funeral Home, David City. Visitation: 2-6:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Anderson - Nellie M., 89, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/17/2000).
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Shirley and Jay Dunlap, Milford; grandchildren, spouses, Deborah and Steve Bartels, Angela and Dan Muhleisen, Mike and Terri Dunlap; eight great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by granddaughter, Suzie; three brothers; four sisters.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Bob Chitwood. Private burial. Visitation: after 9 a.m. today; family will receive friends following service, all at funeral home. Memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Armstrong - Velma O., 89, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/17/2000).
Memorial gathering: 1 p.m. today, 1642 Pawnee St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to: Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 1300 N. 48th St. 68504; or Alzheimer's Association, 5601 S. 27th St. 68512. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Barr - Frederick G. "Bob," 81, Milford, died Wednesday (10/18/2000) in Red Oak, Iowa. Born, Monouri. Retired, Nebraska Book Co. Worked at a Lincoln service station until 1977. Army veteran, WW II.
Survivors: wife, Ethel (Sharman), Lincoln; brother, Jack, Omaha; sisters, Ruth Hewitt, Springfield, Mo., Mary Dammann, Essex, Iowa, Peggy Rothmeyer, Loveland, Colo.; stepdaughter, Pat, Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nelson-Boylan Funeral Home, Red Oak. Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to Faith Community Church.
Batten - William G., 77, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/17/2000).
Services were Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Cremation. No visitation. No viewing. Memorials to Nebraska Children's Home.
Carlson - Helen D., 100, Friend, died Monday (10/16/2000).
Services 11:00 a.m. today, Friend United Methodist Church. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Warren Memorial Hospital Foundation or church. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Coble - H. Dwain, Ph.D., 63, Huntsville, Ala., died Saturday (10/14/2000).
Services were Tuesday in Huntsville. Memorials to H. Dwain Coble Memorial Fund, University of Nebraska at Kearney Foundation, Kearney, NE 68849 for freshman scholarships. Laughlin Service Funeral Home.
Cramer - Austin, 88, Red Cloud, widower of Arlene, died Wednesday (10/18/2000). Born, Red Cloud. Served, U.S. Army, WWII. Owner/operator, Cramer Shoe Store, Red Cloud.
Survivors: son, Jim, Blair; daughter, Ann Cramer, Red Cloud.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Red Cloud. Red Cloud Cemetery.
Cruz - Felix V., 70, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/19/2000). Born, Nixon, Texas to Gerardo and Angelita (Velerio). Track laborer, Burlington Northern Railroad. Member, St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, Burlington Retirees.
Survivors: wife, Cecilia; sons, daughters-in-law, Tony and Patricia, Felix and Gloria, Luis, Rey, Victor, all of Lincoln, Alex, San Jose, Calif., Luis Serna, Milford; daughters, son-in-law, Melissa Serna, Lincoln, Cecilia and Brice Neiman, Seward; grandchildren, Joseph V., Rhea, Dalton, Emilio, Azia, Velina, Impala and Alx Cruz, Jesse and Jacob Neiman, Kristen Serna; brothers, sisters-in-law, Luis and Elida, Melquiades and Maria, Natiella, Texas; sisters, Manuela Garcia, Nixon, Texas, Teola Narattjo, Wauchula, Texas; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; infant sister.
Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Saturday, St. John the Apostle Church, 7601 Vine St. Father James Benton. Calvary Cemetery. Pallbearers: Tony, Alex, Luis, Felix, Rey and Victor Cruz, Luis Serna. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: 2 p.m. today-noon Saturday, funeral home. Memorials to St. Teresa's Catholic School. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Daro - George W., 83, Garrison, died 9/18/00 in David City. Born, Ulysses. Farmer. Postal letter carrier. Trucker. Taught Sunday school. Veteran, WWII. Served with Firing Squad. Member, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Kregger Legion Post, VFW, Lutheran Laymen League.
Survivors: wife, Irene; daughter, son-in-law, Jane and Rick Smola, David City; brothers, Edwin and John, both Garrison; sisters, Frieda Kindler, David City, Catharine Homolka, Papillion, Esther Remmers, Mabel Huisenga, both Garrison; two grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Immanuel Lutheran Church, rural Rising City. The Rev. David Palomaki. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Rising City. Military Honors: David City American Legion/VFW. Visitation: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Roberts Funeral Home, David City. Memorials care of the family.
Daum - Otto L., 98, Osceola, widower of Pearl, died Tuesday (10/17/2000). Born, Evansville, Ind. Farmer.
Survivors: son, Wallace, Osceola; daughter, Carol Stelzer, Lincoln; brother, Lilburn, Osceola; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, First United Methodist Church, Osceola. Osceola Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Kepner-Roberts Funeral Home, Osceola.
Dyblie -William Davis, 53, San Francisco, died Wednesday (10/18/2000). Born, Falls City. Served, U.S. Army, chaplain's aid. Administrative assistant, University of California, San Francisco Hospital.
Survivors: parents, John and Beth Dyblie, Falls City; brother, John "Jay" Dyblie, Yakima, Wash.
Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Oct. 26, Dorr Funeral Home, Falls City. Inurnment: Steele Cemetery, Falls City.
Goosic - Edith L., 96, Crete, died Monday (10/16/2000).
Services: 11:30 a.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Memorials to Grace United Methodist Church.
Harms - Marvin, 68, rural Adams, died Tuesday (10/17/2000). Born, rural Adams. Farmer. Army veteran, Korean conflict.
Survivors: wife, Marlene; sons, Melvin, Hickman, Michael, Beatrice; daughter, Marlyce Franzluebbers, Dodge; five grandchildren; sisters, Grace Parde, Adams, Edna Brethouwer, Lincoln; brothers, Harm, Waverly, Louis, Kenneth, both Lincoln, Eddie, Syracuse, Willie, Sterling, John, Omaha, Robert, Beatrice, Jerry, Adams.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Friday, American Lutheran Church, Adams. Highland Cemetery, Adams. Visitation: until 11 a.m. Friday, Fox Funeral Home, Adams; one hour before services, church. Family prayer service: 1:15 p.m., church fellowship hall. Memorials care of funeral home.
Hejl - Joseph E., 93, Crete, died Monday (10/16/2000).
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Crete. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: today, funeral home.
Hiltner - John H., 75, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/17/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Grace Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington St. Visitation: today, 8 a.m.-noon, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the church or American Cancer Society.
Hudson - Esther E., 96, Beatrice, widow of Roe K., died Wednesday (10/18/2000). Born, rural Diller. Retired teacher, District 45, Powell.
Survivors: sons, Dee K., Twin Falls, Idaho, Lynn R., Arvada, Colo.; daughter, Ellen L. Kuhns, Virginia, Neb.; brother, Dean Mann, Aurora; sisters, Clara Howe, Beatrice, Blanche Bartlett, Ellis, Bethel Krebs, Lincoln, Vivian Bartlett, Diller, Letty Phelps, Lincoln, Doris Menke, Aurora; 17 grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, Beatrice. Prairie Home Cemetery, rural Diller. No viewing. Register available for signatures until service. Memorials to cemetery or Beatrice Manor with funeral home in charge.
Johnson - Mary L., 74, Geneva, died Thursday (10/19/2000). Born, Geneva (2/23/26) to James and Mary (Volz) Barbur.
Survivors: husband, Sheldon; son, daughter-in-law, Mike and Virginia, Missouri Valley, Iowa; brothers, Charles Barbur, Geneva, James V. Barbur, Venice, Fla.; three grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Geneva. The Rev. Brian Kottas. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: beginning 1 p.m. today, Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the United Methodist Chancel Choir.
Kaiser - Harold E., 69, Ainsworth, died Tuesday (10/17/2000). Born, Brewster. Served, U.S. Marines, 1952-54.
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; son, Kevin, Ainsworth; daughter, Bunny Pozehl, Lincoln; brother, Elmer Kaiser, O'Neill; sister, Edna Blodgett, Chadron; two granddaughters; two stepgrandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; nieces; nephews.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, United Methodist Church, Ainsworth. Ainsworth Cemetery. Visitation: 1 p.m. today until service time, Hock Funeral Home, Ainsworth. Memorials to Ainsworth Senior Center of the church.
Kottas - Otto, 88, Milligan, died Tuesday (10/17/2000) in Geneva. Born (2/19/12), Milligan, to Fred Jr. and Vlasta (Kolar) Kottas.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Milligan Auditorium. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home-Kotas Chapel, Milligan. Memorials to family.
Lockard -Myrtle E., 82, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/18/2000). Born, Lincoln (3/15/18) to Rudolf and Martha (Krueger) Eldenborg. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Darlene and Leroy Peet, Lincoln; sons, daughter-in-law, Val Jr., Weston, both of Lincoln, Wesley and Brenda, Cedar Rapids, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister, Adeline "Pat" Chap, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, Valentine, Sr.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Roger Morrow. Wyuka Cemetery. Pallbearers: Adolph Dinges, James, Weston and Wesley Lockard, Leroy and Gary Peet. Visitation: 10 a.m. today until services, funeral home. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
Lowell - Pearl E., 95, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/19/2000). Born, Diller (10/25/04) to Horace and Arie (Dunn) Diller. Retired school teacher, Rokeby and Lincoln Public Schools.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, James and Suzanne Lowell, Morrison, Colo.; granddaughters, Jennifer, Carey, Elizabeth and Alexandra; five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; sister, Gertrude Bradly; brother, William Diller.
Memorial Service will be held at later date. Cremation. No visitation. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Messages of condolence may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com.
McCord - Gerald David, 86, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10/18/2000).
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1345 S. 16th St. No viewing. Memorials to church or Cotner Lodge 297. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Mohr - William J. Jr., 80, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/17/2000).
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. Saturday until services, funeral home. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to National WWII Memorial, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201.
