U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
Regier - Naomi Elizabeth "Beth," 78, Henderson, formerly of York, widow of Norman, died Saturday (4/21/2001). Born, Olustee, Fla.. Former nurse's aide, Henderson Care Center.
Survivors: daughter, Sharon Weir, Henderson; sons, David May, Baxter Springs, Kan., James May, Miami, Robert May, Benedict; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Scott, Tennessee.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Mennonite Brethren Church, Henderson. Church cemetery. Visitation: begins 9 a.m. today, Lewis Funeral Home, Henderson. Memorials care of Henderson Healthcare Services or Hospice of Tabitha.
Roubal - Agnes A., 84, David City, widow of Anton, died Friday (4/20/2001). Born, Bruno. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Richard, David, Marvin, all Bruno; daughter, Jean Polivka, Bruno; brothers, Louis Sabata, Wichita, Kan., John Sabata, Bellevue, Frank Sabata, Bruno; sisters, Gertrude Tichy, Rosie Jones, Dorothy Heskin, all Omaha; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Anthony's Church, Bruno. Church cemetery. Wake/rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, church. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Knott Funeral Home, David City; 6:30 p.m. today until after wake, church.
Sittler - Frieda, 77, widow of George H., Lincoln, formerly Hebron, died Saturday (4/21/2001).
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church, Hebron. Price Funeral Home, Hebron.
VanLaningham - Dorothy, 63, Gretna, died Wednesday (4/18/2001) in Omaha.
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice. No visitation. Register book signatures: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Tuesday; 8 a.m. Wednesday until services, mortuary. Memorials care of mortuary.
Weiler - Gloria E., ageless, Dunbar, formerly Omaha, died Saturday (4/21/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Omaha. Beautician.
Survivors: husband, Robert; sons, Mark, Gary, both Syracuse; daughter, Susan Antes, Syracuse; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dunbar Presbyterian Church, Dunbar. Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 7-8 p.m.; 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Nebraska City; one hour before services, church. Memorials to Syracuse Friends of the Library.
Amos - Lorraine A., 80, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/19/2001).
Graveside services and burial of cremains: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 O St. Meet at O Street entrance. No visitation. Memorials to: Arthritis Foundation, Nebraska Chapter, 7101 Newport Ave., Suite 304, Omaha 68152; Scleroderma Research; or Capital Humane Society. Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
Barker - Gertrude Marie, 79, widow of John Edward, Lincoln, died Monday (4/23/2001). Born, Chicago (6/3/21), to Earl and Marie (Stool) Blanchard. Member, Sheridan Lutheran Church, since 1976.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Barbara and Hal Anderson, Betty Lou and Tom Ball, all Lincoln, Bonnie and Jerry Hallman, Hilton Head, S.C.; grandchildren, spouses, Jennifer and Tom Noble, Christine Carney, Julianne Carney, Stephanie Lake, Barbara Ann Ball, James Lake and fiancee Valarie Cerilli, Christopher Anderson, Michael Ball, John and Christy Ball; great-granddaughter, Taylor Ball; sister, Marie Guinea, Madison, Wis.; nieces; nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Sheridan Lutheran Church, 3700 Sheridan Blvd. Pastor Larry Arganbright. Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials to church. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St.
Burkhardt - Dale, 62, Pleasant Dale, died Saturday (4/21/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pleasant Dale. Graveside Services: 3 p.m. Thursday, Rosehill Cemetery, Palmer. Visitation: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, with family 6-8 p.m., Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete; one hour before services, church. Memorials care of family.
Dunbar - Clara J., 93, Mesa, Ariz., widow of John T., died Tuesday (4/17/2001).
Memorial services in Mesa. Graveside services in Lincoln at later date. Memorials to: East Mesa Christian Church, 706 S. Greenfield, Mesa, AZ 85206; or Good Shepherd Villa Chapel Fund, 5858 E. University, Mesa, AZ 85205. Mountain View Memorial Gardens, Mesa.
Dye - Mary Kennedy Russell, 86, Rohnert Park, Calif., formerly Lincoln, died Thursday (4/19/2001).
Private family services. Parent-Sorenson Mortuary, Petaluma, Calif.
Ehlers - Emma M., 85, Auburn, died Sunday (4/22/2001). Born, Guernsey, Wyo.
Survivors: husband, Clarence; daughter, Carol Weber, Bruning; son, Lee, Auburn; two grandchildren; sister, Matilda Schlange; brother, Alvin DeBuhr, Auburn.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory Grove) Church, west of Auburn. Church cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family 7-8 p.m., Hemmingsen Funeral Home, Auburn. Memorials in lieu of flowers.
Ellinger - William E. "Bill," 51, Ashland, died Sunday (4/22/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Omaha. Lifelong Ashland resident. Employee, Western Sand & Gravel, 30 years. Member, Ashland Gun Club.
Survivors: wife, Nancy; sons, Troy Sr. and family, Florida, Daniel, Ashland; father, "Murph"; brother, sister-in-law, Jim and Ruth; sisters, brother-in-law, Shirley Frye, Carol and Ron Stohlmann, all Ashland; grandson, Troy Jr., Florida. Preceded in death by: mother, Lucille; brothers-in-law, Doug Beller, Bill Frye.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Ashland. The Rev. Murry Johnston. Ashland Cemetery. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family.
Ernst - Donald D., 75, Lincoln, died Friday (4/20/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today and Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to First German Congregational Church or family.
Ford - Gwen M., 73, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/21/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m. Wednesday until services, funeral home. Memorials to Capital Humane Society.
Holling Lowe - Cecilia Marie, 91, Englewood, Colo., died 4/15/01. Born, Morrison, Colo. Retired teacher, writer. Member, St. Matthew's Church, 50 years.
Survivors: daughters, Mercedes Margaret Buckingham, Aurora, Colo., Wilhelmine Helen Kollmar, Bennett, Colo.; brother, Henry Holling, Ashland; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services were Monday, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Aurora, Colo. Cremation. Memorials to Cecilia Holling Lowe Memorial Education Fund, High Plains National Bank, P.O. Box 329, Bennett, CO 80102.
Klentz - Robert W., 87, Norfolk, died Sunday (4/22/2001). Retired employee, Chicago Northwestern Railroad. WWII Army veteran.
Survivors: wife, Florence; stepdaughter, Janet Piercy, Portland, Ore.; sister, Helen McGinty, Lincoln; brothers, Ervin, Ralph, both Norfolk. Preceded in death by first wife, Helen (Fraley).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Howser-Fillmer Mortuary, Norfolk. Prospect Hill Cemetery, Norfolk. Visitation: 3-6 p.m. Wednesday, mortuary.
Kramer - Kristine April (Mays), 33, Ogallala, died Sunday (4/22/2001) at home after a long illness. Born (4/21/68), Lincoln. Grew up in Martell. Graduate: Crete High School, 1986; University of Nebraska-Lincoln, broadcast journalism degree, 1990. In 1992 moved to Ogallala, where she worked at KOGA Radio as news director. Married, Allen Michael Kramer, July 1995. Later was news editor, Keith County News, Ogallala. Last four years, office manager, KODY Radio, North Platte.
Survivors: husband, Allen; daughters, Brianna, Salt Lake City, Corey, Lakewood, Colo., Hillary, at home; mother, spouse, Carolyn and Phillip Camacho, Martell; father, spouse, Dean and Margaret Mays, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Robin and Todd Wright, Lincoln; 1-year-old nephew, Wilson Cole Wright, Lincoln; uncle, Bruce Simon, Lincoln; aunt, Betty Ashland, Albuquerque, N.M.; cousins, Douglas Simon, Lincoln, Jan Ashland, Florida. Preceded in death by: grandparents, Fred and Ollie Simon (Martell), Ed and Elizabeth Mays (Sprague); cousins, Jerry Ashland (Albuquerque), Greg Simon (Lincoln).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Ogallala. Burial: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Centerville Cemetery, near Martell. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Kristine Kramer Medical Fund, Security First Bank, P.O. Box 95, Martell, NE 68404. Draucker Funeral Home, Ogallala.
Martin - Leta M., 94, Lincoln, died Saturday (4/21/2001). Born (10/15/06), Monroe, to Charles and Goldie (Bennett) Christner. Member, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Bonnie and Jerry Gass, JoAnne and Frank Scdoris, all Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, Jerry and Mary, Louisville, Ky., Mike and Maxine, Endicott; grandchildren, spouses, Linda Swyers, Alma Ryan, Rhonda and Bernard Bryan, Terri and Michael Helmstadter, Pamela Buster, Michelle Martin, Bonnie McFarland, Sandra Pennington, Bill Raisor, Jerry and Nancy Edmunds, Mitchel and Marla Martin, Michael M. and Karen Martin, Michael S. Martin, Richard Swyers; 28 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; special friends, Jeff, Beth and Kelsey Haase, Kay Miller, Claudette Ackerman. Preceded in death by: daughter, Darlene Tonniges; grandsons, Dana Smith, Marty Burden.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum. Meet before services, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Vicar James Ernst. Pallbearers: Jerry Edmunds, Michael M. Martin, Mitchel Martin, Michael S. Martin, Richard Swyers, Bernard Bryan, Michael Helmstadter. Honorary pallbearers: Michael Swyers, Mark Swyers, Eric Swyers, Matthew Edmunds, Nicholas Bryan. Memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran School, 3825 Wildbriar Lane, 68516; or Tabitha Foundation, 4720 Randolph St., 68510.
Martin - Ray R. "Marty" III, 40, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/22/2001). Born (2/25/61), Lincoln. Member: American Lutheran Church; GCIU 522. Avid fisherman, bow hunter.
Survivors: wife, Tracy; daughter, Laura, Lincoln; mother, Faye (Hannan) Martin, Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Diane and Jerry Hammer, Nebraska City, Deb and Steve Converse, Lincoln; brother, friend, Dan Martin and Pat Lynch, Portsmouth, Va.; parents-in-law, Kerry and Elaine Ernst, Crete; sisters-in-law, Kim Tays, Holly McManus, both Lincoln, Pam Daharsh, Crete; brother-in-law, John McManus, Lincoln; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; aunts; uncles; cousins. Preceded in death by: father, Ray Jr.; grandparents; nephew, Alex Hammer.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Pastor Clinton McDonald. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, with family 6-9 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Hospice or Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Meyer - Larry W., 60, Lincoln, died Friday (4/20/2001).
Services pending, Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Michels - Garrett Thomas, Lincoln, born at rest Friday (2/20/2001).
Survivors: parents, Steve and Colleen, Lincoln; sister, Catherine, Lincoln; grandparents, Bonnie Zellmer, Lincoln, Edwin and Joan Michels, Earling, Iowa; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 3128 S St. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Olson - Jessie Mae, 91, Omaha, widow of William Edward, died Sunday (4/22/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Beaver Creek, Minn. Homemaker; retired accountant, stenographer, General Electric.
Survivors: daughter, Mary Alice Bjork, Salem, Ore.; sons, William Jr., Lincoln, Ralph, Omaha; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Private services pending. No viewing. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Overbay - Alan W., 41, Strang, died Sunday (4/22/2001). Born, Monroe, Mich. Welder, Metal-Tech Partners.
Survivors: wife, Linda Sue; sons, Justin, Brian, both Strang; daughters, Jennifer, Amanda, Andrea, all Strang; parents, Earl and Naomi, New Tazwell, Tenn.; brother, Earl, Knoxville, Tenn.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Bruning Public Cemetery. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Potter - Marcella B., 76, Fremont, widow of George, died Monday (4/23/2001). Born, Laurel. Employee, former Campbell's Soup Co., Fremont.
Survivors: sons, Mike, Thomas, George, Jim, all Fremont; daughter, Lori Fertig, Scottsbluff; brother, James Mitchell, Canada; sister, Faye McElra, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Moser Memorial Mortuary, Fremont. Ridge Cemetery, Fremont. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, mortuary. Memorials to A.J. Merrick Manor, Fremont, or Dodge County Humane Society.
Rockwell - Evelyn A., 80, Omaha, formerly Fremont, died Sunday (4/22/2001). Born, Abie (2/12/21). Seamstress; did alterations, former Marson's Clothing Store. With husband, operated IGA Grocery, Cedar Bluffs. Member, St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Rona and Chuck Wasiak, Omaha, Dona and Gary Ernst, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Miles and Marilyn Semrad, Fremont; grandchildren, spouses, Cary and Wendi Ernst, Jodi and Noel Brdicko, all Lincoln, Chad and Sarah Wasiak, Sacramento, Calif., Angela and Dr. David Michaels, Omaha; great-grandchildren, Shane and Trevor Ernst, Nicholas Brdicko, both Lincoln, Nathan Michaels, Omaha. Preceded in death by: husband, Lyle H. "Rocky"; parents, Louis H. and Angela (Augusta) Semrad; brother, Louis V. Semrad.
Private family graveside services, Calvary Cemetery, Fremont. Father Roland Peschel. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to family's choice. Moser Memorial Mortuary, Fremont.
Schultz - Gerald "Gary" W., 61, Beatrice, died Sunday (4/22/2001). Born, Pawnee City. Army veteran, Vietnam War. Did lawn work and crafts. Formerly had a welding shop in Virginia, Neb.
Survivors: son, Bill, Lincoln; special friend, Norma VanLaningham, Beatrice; stepson, Rod VanLaningham; stepdaughter, Susan Ivy; six stepgrandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Harman-Wright Mortuary, Beatrice. Private burial: Evergreen Home Cemetery. No visitation. Register book signing: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today, 8 a.m. Wednesday until services, mortuary. Memorials to American Cancer Society Relay for Life, care of mortuary.
Sears - Gloria M., 67, Burr, formerly Douglas, Lincoln, died Monday (4/23/2001). Born (7/2/33), Cook, to Lawrence and Elsie (Decker) Hervey. Homemaker. Member, United Methodist Women's Club, Douglas. Lived worldwide as a military wife.
Survivors: husband, Harlan (Dean); son, Brad, Cook; daughter, Sue Lynn Hampton, Lincoln; grandchildren, Justun, Jennifer Hampton, both Lincoln; sister, Joyce Fisher, Cook. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Douglas. Rosehill Cemetery, Douglas. Honorary pallbearers: Justun Hampton, Jennifer Hampton. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Wednesday, 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to American Heart Association.
Shearer - "Jon" Donald, 67, Weeping Water, died Saturday (4/21/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Des Moines, Iowa. Retired social worker.
Survivors: wife, Alma; son, Dane, Des Moines, Iowa; daughters, Katie Shearer Tweedy, Newark, Del., Joelle Shearer, Omaha.
Memorial Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hammons Family Funeral Home, Weeping Water. No visitation. Memorials to Weeping Water Rescue Squad or donor's choice.
Sittler - Frieda, 77, Lincoln, formerly Hebron, widow of George H., died Saturday (4/21/2001).
Survivors: children, Judith and James Nothnagel, Joyce and Dennis Seamna, Patty and Andy Russell, all Lincoln, David and Ann Sittler, Tulsa, Okla., Marybeth and Ronald Miller, Park City, Utah, Mark and Malissa Sittler, Hebron, Joseph and Tami Sittler, Elkhorn; sister, Edna Bachman, Ames, Iowa; sisters-in-law, Lottie Hoffmeyer, Esther Hoffmeyer, Lois Struve, Deshler; brother-in-law, Vernon Stelling, Deshler; 21 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Grace Lutheran Church, Hebron. Visitation: begins 9 a.m. today, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Memorials to family's choice.
