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U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current

Pribyl - LeRoy K., 80, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/24/2001) in Beatrice.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association.

Robinson - Jerald Thomas, 67, Tecumseh, died Tuesday (4/24/2001). Born, Omaha. Employed, Tecumseh Livestock Auction, 30 years.
Survivors: wife, Darlene; children, Jody Uglow, Auburn, Steve, Tecumseh, John of Sterling, Trish Potter, Oklahoma, David, Tecumseh, Tracie Clifton, Beatrice; brothers, Art, Westminster, Calif., Charles, Gaston, Ore., Eddie, Yutan; sisters, Mae Schmiegelow, Tecumseh, Thelma Prange, Sterling; 11 grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Wherry Mortuary, Tecumseh. Cook Cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, with family 4-8 p.m., mortuary. Memorials in lieu of flowers to family's choice.

Rockwell - Evelyn A., 80, Omaha, formerly Fremont, died Sunday (4/22/2001).
Private family graveside services, Calvary Cemetery, Fremont. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials to family. Moser Memorial Mortuary, Fremont.

Ruhga - Clara R., 95, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/25/2001).
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Graveside service: 3 p.m. today, First Lutheran Cemetery, Avoca. Memorials to family.

Ruwe - May H., 89, Seal Beach, Calif., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (4/22/2001). Born, Princeton (5/25/11) to John H. and Amanda L. Meyer. Married, Victor W. Ruwe, 6/16/35 in Lincoln. Member, Beta Sigma Phi, Eastern Star, Ladies Oriental Shrine PHP, Lady Lions, Honored Ladies of El Bekal, California Women's Club of Leisure World, California Historical Society of Leisure World.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Virginia and William Matthews; granddaughter, Crystal Canyon; grandson, spouse, Harry and Angee Randall Sims; great-granddaughter, Randi Diane Sims; sisters, brothers-in-law, Lucille and David Bennet, Lorraine Wilbur, Irene and Clarence Human, Margarite and Edward Voboril, Frances and Harvey Thober, June and Parker Elliott, Doris and Clyde Renninger; brothers, sisters-in-law, Willis and Helen Meyer, John Meyer, Orville and Grace Meyer, Mary Meyer; 35 nieces and nephews; special friend, Lori Inking. Preceded in death by husband; brother, Woodrow Meyer; sister, Glenola Ober.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The Rev. Jane Heenan. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Saturday; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, funeral home. Memorials to Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Twin Cities University, 2025 E. River Road, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Saum - Martin "Darby" Rush, 89, Minden, Nev., formerly of Edgar, widower of Fern V., died Tuesday (4/24/2001). Born, Edgar. Retired mail carrier, U.S. Postal Service, Manhattan Beach, Calif.
Survivors: daughter, Marta Schubert, Minden, Nev.; son, Richard, Paradise, Calif.; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Williams Funeral Home, Edgar. Private family interment, Edgar Cemetery.

Shaw - Evelyn, 62, widow of Darrell, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/24/2001). Born, St. Joseph, Mo. (10/18/38) to John and Charlotte Massa.
Survivors: sons, Alan, Lincoln, Bruce, Council Bluffs, Iowa; granddaughter, Nicole Shaw, Lincoln; great-grandson, Cameron Shaw, Lincoln; mother, Charlotte Massa, Lincoln; sister, Virginia Schuler, Erma Shaw, both Lincoln; brother, Dale Massa, Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Cremation. No viewing. Memorials to the family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.

Sturdevant - Mildred Rogers, 91, formerly Lincoln, died 3/17/01 in Chesapeake, Va.
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Memorials in lieu of flowers to donor's choice.

Thompson - Clara A., 97, widow of Russell, Lincoln, formerly Friend, died Thursday (4/26/2001). Attended Moody Bible Institute, Chicago. Taught Bible classes, Kentucky; housemother for 15 orphan girls for two years; former seamstress, Gold's & Co.; City Mission Auxiliary, 12 years. Member: Lincoln Community Chorus, 15 years; Grace Community Evangelical Church, Lincoln.
Survivors: stepdaughter, spouse, Irene and Glenn Sherman, Sedalia, Mo.; stepsons, spouses, David and Carol Thompson, Ephriam, Utah, Louis and Gwen Thompson, Lincoln; 14 stepgrandchildren; 25 great-stepgrandchildren; sister, brother-in-law, Doris and William Samuelson, Council Bluffs, Iowa; brother, William Rohrig Jr., friends; nieces and nephews; cousins.
Services: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Grace Community Evangelical church, 6843 South St. Pastor Stan Schrag. Interment: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Andrew Cemetery, Friend. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend and one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or Lincoln City Mission.

Tichota - Jim R., 80, Lincoln, died Monday (4/23/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to family.

VanHoutan - Roxy Verl Sr., 84, Republican City, died Wednesday (4/25/2001) in Alma. Born, Parnell, Mo., (10/8/16) to Charles Henry and Della Annis (Robinson). Married, Alma Katherine Schleufer, in Omaha. Retired interplant trucker, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co., Lincoln, 1978. Member, Goodyear Sportsman's Club, National Rifle Association, American Hunting Club, Nebraska Angler's Club.
Survivors: wife, Alma; son, Jon, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Karen and Roger Grant, Marcia and Larry Hartley, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Ron and Scott Miller, Lincoln, Lori VanHoutan, Rhonda VanHoutan and fiance Tony Bantam, Dia and Mark Bradshaw, all Alma, Cary VanHoutan, Glendale, Ariz.; great-grandchildren, Emily VanHoutan, Colten Hanshaw, both Alma; other relatives. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, John, Moses and William; sisters, Bessie Martin, Sylvia Hahn, Lola Cox; son, Roxy or "Squib" (August 1998).
Memorial Services: 2 p.m. Monday, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Republican City. Pastor William Runaas. Cremation. No visitation. Private family placement of cremains at later date. Banta-Torrey Funeral Home, Alma.

Versemann - Joseph L., 75, Friend, widower of Ella Mae "Mick," died Monday (4/23/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Friend United Methodist Church. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to ALS for Lou Gehrig's Disease Research. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.

Wubbels - John Jr., 74, Holland, died Wednesday (4/25/2001). Born, Holland (1/2/27). Member, Holland Reformed Church.
Survivors: wife, Elaine; son, daughter-in-law, Darrel and Rebecca, Panama; daughter, son-in-law, Connie and Roger Dyes, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Robert and Luella, Hickman; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, John Sr. and Edith Wubbels.
Services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Holland Reformed Church. The Rev. Paul Akers. Graveside Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Holland Cemetery. Visitation: today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., with family 7-9 p.m., Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Hickman. Memorials to church.

Armstrong - Lawrence "Pud," 81, Lincoln, formerly Filley, died Friday (4/27/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Harman-Wright Mortuary Chapel, Beatrice.

Bartels - Hulda, 96, Crete, formerly Daykin, died Thursday (4/26/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Zion Lutheran Church, Tobias. Visitation: until services, Gerdes Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Memorials to family's choice.

Bunton - C. Leo, 69, Western, died Wednesday (4/25/2001). Born, Burlington, Kan. Retired carpenter. Served in Navy during Korean War.
Survivors: wife, Joan; son, Robert, Western; daughter, Lisa Bunton-Craig, Lincoln; two granddaughters; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Zajicek Funeral Home, Western. Plainview Cemetery, Western. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to family with funeral home in charge.

Burhoop - Virginia J., 76, York, died Friday (4/27/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Beaver Crossing. Retired, Super 8 Hotel, York.
Survivors: husband, Arlen; son, Brent, Bradshaw; two grandchildren; niece.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Metz Mortuary, York. Greenwood Cemetery, York. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. today, mortuary. Memorials to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Building for Tomorrow project.

Cote - Betty, 56, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/26/2001). Born (6/25/44).
Services pending, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.

Cushing - Dale D., Lincoln, 76, died Thursday (4/26/2001).
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. No visitation. Memorials to Shriners Children Hospital in Minneapolis.

Dreiger - Ray J., 70, Lincoln, died Thursday (4/26/2001). Born, Lincoln. Retired material handler, Burlington Northern Railroad.
Survivors: son, Robert, Lincoln; brothers, Francis, Bellevue, Loren, Lincoln.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Havelock United Methodist Church, 4140 N. 60th St. Fairview Cemetery. No visitation. Memorials to American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th St., Suite 100 (06); or American Cancer Society, 7441 O St., Suite 104 (10).

Ethington - Joshua Dale, 4 months, Beatrice, died Friday (4/27/2001) at Children's Hospital in Omaha. Born, Lincoln.
Survivors: parents, David Jr. and Dinah (Dike) Ethington; brothers, Mathieu Kent Ethington, Christapher John Dike, both Beatrice; grandparents, Rollin and Lela Mae Dike, Beatrice, David and Lynne Ethington, Mesquite, Texas; great-grandmother, Eleanor Ethington, Mesquite, Texas; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice. Oak Grove Cemetery, DeWitt. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Monday and Tuesday until services, funeral home. Memorials to the family's choice with funeral home in charge.

Feaster - Bessie M. (Olsen), 91, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/22/2001).
Private services were held. Memorials to Carondelet Hospice, 1802 W. St. Mary's Road, Tucson, Ariz., 85745 in memory of Bessie.

Finck - George Anne (Kaufman), 56, Downey, Calif., died Thursday (4/19/2001).
Memorial service was held April 22 at the home of Jan Carlson, formerly Lincoln, in Laguna Beach, Calif. Condolences to the family: 8669 E. 7th St., Downey Calif. 90241. Memorials to American Heart Association.

Hansen - Norma L., 83, Stromsburg, widow of Nick, died Thursday (4/26/2001). Born, Swede Home. Retired inspector for a diamond stylist company.
Survivors: son, Ken, Naples, Fla., one grandson; one great-granddaughter; sisters, Geraldine Rystrom, Stromsburg, Virginia Gerwin, Gladwin, Mich.; brother, Melford Carlson, Havasu City, Ariz.; nieces and nephews.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Midwest Covenant Home Chapel, Stromsburg. Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. today, Palmer Funeral Home, Stromsburg.

McGee - Joseph L., 93, Crete, died Saturday (4/28/2001).
Services pending. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.

Meyer - Larry W., 60, Lincoln, died 4/20/01.
Memorial Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday (May 1), Lancaster Manor Chapel, 1001 South St. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials c/o family. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.

Miller - Shirley B., 75, Sycamore, Ill., formerly Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/25/2001) in DeKalb, Ill.
Graveside services and burial: 10 a.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, 6700 S. 14th St., meet at Gate 2. Visitation: until 9 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to DeKalb County Nursing Home Foundation, 2600 N. Anne Gidden Road, DeKalb, Ill., 60115.

Ness - Bernadine Katherine, 80, Lincoln, died Friday (4/27/2001). Born, Mountrail County, N.D., (11/20/20) to Christ and Amelia (Wagner) Spitzer. Graduate, Parshall, N.D., High School, 1939. Graduate, Trinity Nursing School, Minot, N.D.. Member, Southwood Lutheran Church.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Lloyd, New Castle, Colo., Robert and Shelley Ness, Royal, all Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Velma and Robert Lassen, Renee and Brian Paul, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Damon Hall, Columbus, Tim Lassen, Jason Lassen, Annie Ness, Abigail Ness, Sara Ness, Kelsie Ness, Katie Ness, all Lincoln; two great-grandchildren; brothers, sister-in-law, Leroy Spitzer, Parshall, Bill and Jackie Spitzer, Waco, Texas; sister, brother-in-law, Erna and George Risan, Parshall, N.D.. Preceded in death by former spouse, Vernelle Ness; parents; brothers, Christ, Robert, Albert, Bernard, Melvin; sister, Edna Johnson.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Tabitha Nursing Home Chapel, 4720 Randolph St. The Rev. Janet Morse. Private inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park. Memorials to Tabitha Nursing Home. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.

Novak - John J., 88, South Bend, formerly Lincoln, died Saturday (4/28/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Omaha (4/16/13) to John Joseph and Julie Novak. Navy veteran on USS Lesuth. 43-year employee, The Cornhusker hotel; five-year employee, Firstier Bank.
Survivors: wife, Norine, Lincoln; son, daughter-in-law, Charles and Mary, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouse, Terry and Chris VanOsdol, Charles Novak Jr., Brenda Anne Novak, John Novak, all Lincoln; great-grandchildren, Alex VanOsdol, Brianna VanOsdol, both Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Stanley and Magdeline Novak, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, sisters-in-law, Charles and Henrietta Novak, Frank and Doris Novak.
Services: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: one hour before services, funeral home. Memorials to American Cancer Society.

Otte - Anne I., 54, Ulysses, died Friday (4/27/2001) in Seward. Teacher, Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School, Waco. Graduate, Osceola High School, 1965; UNL.
Survivors: husband, Martin; sons, daughter-in-law, Mark and Jennifer, LaCrosse, Wis., Thomas, Ulysses; daughters, son-in-law, Mary and Tom Arens, Graceville, Minn., Katharina Otte, Ulysses; parents, Lewis and Alice Dunn, Osceola; brothers, sister-in-law, Douglass Dunn, Bisbee, Ariz., Dick and Candy Dunn, Osceola; sister, brother-in-law, Jane and Keith Peterson, Osceola; grandchildren, Faith and Olivia Otte. Preceded in death by brother, C.J. Dunn.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School gym, Waco. The Rev. Marc Frey. St. Paul Cemetery, Gresham. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Volzke Mortuary, Seward. Memorials to the school.

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