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Jan Schinstock
53, Lincoln, died Wednesday (9/29/04) in Lincoln. Born, April 16, 1951, to Ferdinand and Thelma (Hansen) Radenslaben. She was a professional secretary with the University of Nebraska for 30 years. Jan was past president of the University of Nebraska Office Personnel Association and a member of Outstanding Quarterly Employee. Institute of Agriculture &Natural Resources, University of Nebraska. She was a member of the VFW and American Legion auxiliaries; and First Evangelical Covenant Church.
Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Sunday at Metcalf Funeral Services, 245 N. 27th St., Lincoln.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday, (10/4/04) at First Evangelical Covenant Church, 6040 L St.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.
cemetery: Bethlehem Covenant cemetery, rural Waverly.
Memorials: First Evangelical Covenant Church-Youth Ministry, 6040 LSt., Lincoln 68510; or PSPStipend Fund, University of Nebraska Foundation.
Family includes: husband, Jack; daughter, Allison Marie; son, Michael Bruce; mother, Thelma Radenslaben, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Raleigh and Ruth Radenslaben, Lincoln; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father.
Melvin V. Wilkins
99, Lincoln, widower of Stella E., died Saturday (9/4/04) in Omaha. Born, Brock. Member, East Lincoln Christian Church. U.S. Navy veteran.
Visitation: No visitation.
Service: Graveside service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, (9/09/04) at Wyuka cemetery, 3600 'O' St.
Memorials: To the family.
Family includes: son, Darrel, Mineral Bluffs, Ga.; daughters, Helen Brown, Omaha, Vera Waldron, Lees Summit, Mo., Jan McCartney, Lincoln; 16 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; brother, Donald, Omaha; nieces; nephews.
Melvin A. Drewes
Melvin Drewes, 65, of Lincoln, died Monday, March 9, 2009. Melvin was born February 26, 1944 in Beatrice, NE to Harvey & Dorothy (Edwards) Drewes. He was raised here in Lincoln, NE where he then went to work for the City of Lincoln Public works and Utility department for 40 years, just before retiring February 2009. He courageously has battled two different forms of cancer and beat them both before the Lord called him home. Melvin Loved deer hunting, fishing, nascar racing, and husker football.
Visitation: . Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Friday, March 13, 2009 at the funeral home.
Service: Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 14, 2009 at Metcalf Funeral Home Chapel, 245 North 27th Street, Lincoln.
cemetery: Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Park.
Memorials: Memorials may by given to the family.
Family Includes: Sisters, Connie Decker, Sharon Hall, both of Lincoln, Sandra Hollingsworth, Dunedin, FL; brother-in-law, Robert Leech, Lincoln; special friend, Bobbi Owen, Lincoln; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lou Leech; brother, Terry Drewes.
David J. Kortus Jr.
David J. Kortus, Jr., 46, of Lincoln, died Monday, March 9, 2009. He was born June 9, 1962 in Munich, Germany, to David J. & Carol J. (Robb) Kortus, Sr.
Service: Cremation/ no service or visitation.
Memorials: Memorials may be given to Community Mental Health Center of Lancaster Co., 2201 South 17th Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.
Family Includes: Sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy Stroede, Newton, KS, Sandra & Rocco Ferrucci, Omaha, NE, Jackie Castor, Tulsa, OK, Connie & Roman Myszkowski, Omaha, NE, Cathy & Steve Saltzman, Walnut, IA.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Gregory Pena Jr.
Gregory Pena, Jr., 50, of Kearney, died Sunday, March 22, 2009. He was born March 19, 1959 to Gregory & Elizabeth (Aparicio) Pena, Sr.
Visitation: Cremation/ no visitation
Service: Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE.
Family Includes: Wife, Angie Pena, Kearney, NE; children, Brianna Pena, Lincoln, Junior Pena, Kearney, NE, Samantha Pena, Kearney, NE, Matthew Pena, Kearney, NE; mother, Elizabeth Aparicio, San Diego, CA; brothers, Daniel Valdez, Worthington, MN, Jerry Arias, San Diego, CA; sisters, Susie Pena, Salem, OR, Bonnie Aparicio, Reno, NV, Victoria Arias, San Diego, CA; 2 grandchildren.
D. L. “Whitey” Burklund
D. L. “Whitey” Burklund, 71, Gothenburg, NE, died Monday (3/30/09). Born 1/14/38 in Ceresco to John and Evangeline (Landstrom) Burklund. Graduate of Ceresco High and University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Former teacher/coach at several NE schools, Harvestore salesman, cattle feeder, oil industry worker in AK, rancher, and real estate investor. Married to Sharon Taft on 10/23/60. Whitey had a passion for the Sandhills of Nebraska which was surpassed only by his love of family and countless friends. He was an avid sports fan and left an impression on all those whom he coached. Whitey’s spirited character, optimism, and unforgettable smile touched the lives of many.
Visitation: Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 PM, Thursday and 9:00 AM until service time on Friday at the church.
Service: Funeral services to be held 2:00 PM, Friday, April 3, 2009 at the Ceresco United Methodist Church. Pastor Chuck Rager, officiating.
cemetery: Burial at Swedeburg Lutheran cemetery, rural Wahoo, NE.
Memorials: Memorials to the Ceresco United Methodist Church, Ceresco, NE 68017.
Survived by wife, Sharon of 48 years; sons, daughters and their families: Bob and Kristi Burklund, Lincoln; Mike and Jennifer Burklund, Ceresco; Jamie and Kim Weyers, Gothenburg; Lonnie and Michelle Burklund, Waverly; mother, Evangeline, Lincoln; and sister and spouse: Judy and Jack Dietz, Elden, MO; brothers and spouses, Ron and Pam Burklund, Larry and Kathy Burklund, Jerry and Barb Burklund, Dave and Cathy Burklund and families, Ceresco; 11 grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father John, brother, Kenneth, and twin daughters Debra Ann and Lora Lynn.
Norman D. Groves
Norman D. Groves, 81, of Lincoln, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Metallurgist for Carpenter Steel. He was born November 17, 1927 in Huron, SD to Clair and Lenna (Hook) Groves.
Visitation: No visitation, cremation.
Service: Funeral services and burial of ashes to be held at later date in Wessington, SD.
Family Includes: Sons, Rick and Diane Groves of Pennsylvania and Mike and Gina Groves of Michigan and Reed Groves of Reno, NV; brothers, Roger Groves, Arlington, TX, Gene Groves, Alabama and Dick Groves, Atlanta, GA; sister, Margaret Joyce Thompson, Crete, NE; 1 grandchild.
Michael W. Lemond
Michael W. Lemond, 62, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009. He was born June 10, 1946 in Lincoln, NE to Donald & Mae (Womack) Lemond. He was employed full time at Home Depot in Lincoln, in addition to operating his own business, Lemond Tile Inc. He was an avid outdoorsman, with a passion, for flowers and gardening.
Visitation: Cremation/ no visitation.
Service: Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2008 at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 North 27th Street, Lincoln, NE.
Family Includes: Beloved, Kathleen Douglass, Lincoln; sisters, Susan R. Rouch, Jackie D. Lemond, both of Lincoln; 11 nieces and nephews; 10great nieces and nephews; two dogs, Buddy and Ginger.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Donna M. Lemond-Dunn; great nephew, Dallas Lee Dunn.
Ermal Liesveld
Ermal Liesveld, 89, of Firth, died Wednesday, April 8, 2009. Mrs. Liesveld was born November 24, 1919 near Firth to Henry J.W. & Della (Ten Hulzen) Prange. She was retired from the labeling department of Sandoz Pharmaceuticals. She was a member of the Firth Reformed Church in Firth. An avid card player, she was a member of various Firth card clubs and the Retirees Club. She was known for having a green thumb with her plants.
Visitation: Visitation: 2-8 p.m., Sunday, April 12, 2009 at Metcalf Funeral Home in Firth, with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m.
Service: Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 13, 2009, at the Firth Reformed Church, 607 Russell, Firth, with Pastor John Garbison officiating.
cemetery: Burial will be in the Holland cemetery.
Memorials: Memorials may be given to the Firth Reformed Church, 607 Russell, Firth, NE 68358.
Family Includes: Son, Rick Liesveld, Percival, IA; Brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and Edna M. Prange of Firth, Clyde and Edna L. Prange of Lincoln; Sister, Betty Zieman of Pleasant Dale; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil and daughter, Nancy.
Donald D. Riblett
Riblett, Donald D., 73, died on April 9, 2009, in Lincoln, NE. Born in Lincoln, NE to Luther (Lola) Riblett, on April 29, 1935.
Service: Cremation/No Services.
Survived by brother Ted (Mary Lou) Riblett; 4 step-children; April (Andy) Lasenieks; Linda Skelnik; Bruce (Iris) Aughe, all of Lincoln, NE; Eunice (Edgar) Wilson of Denver, CO; 2 nieces and 2 nephews;12 step-grandchildren; 20 step great-grandchildren; 3 step great-great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by wives, Etta, Jessie, 2 brothers, 1 sister, and 3 great-grandchildren.
