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Hosic -- James Lawrence "Jim," 95, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/6/2001).
No services. No visitation. Memorials to Tabitha or to the family. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Jackson -- Hattie, 78, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/10/11).
Services pending, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Kahler -- Theodore "Ted" Jr., 74, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/6/2001).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials to St. Jude's Hospital.
Kilburn -- Louis M. III, 81, Lincoln, widower of Violet, died Saturday (11/10/2001). Born, Chula, Mo. Retired self-employed professional decorator. World War II Army veteran. Member: VFW Post 131; American Legion Post 3; DAV; Purple Heart recipient; Coon Hunters Association; Moose & Eagles Clubs. Attended St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Karen and Charles Pierce, Dallas, Deborah and Wayne Anderson, Lincoln; Gina and Steve Schilke, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, Ralph and Jane, Fort Worth, Texas, Montie, Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Bernice Dockins, Omaha, Joan Gibson, Chillicothe, Mo., Mary Lawlar, Missouri, Martha Elliott, Marsha Clegg, both Denver; brother, Bud Brown, Durango, Colo. Preceded in death by wife.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14th and K streets. Father Paul Witt. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Bruce and Mark Anderson, Jason Pierce, Tyke and Stephanie Hoos, Jana Schilke. Honorary pallbearer: Marya Kilburn. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Larson -- Marlene, 62, Sunnyvale, Calif., died Tuesday (11/6/2001). Born, Lincoln.
Survivors: brother, Leland Larson, Ceresco; several cousins.
Graveside service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Mount Zion cemetery, Ceresco. No viewing or visitation.
Lukas -- Dianne E., 55, Robbinsdale, Minn, formerly Beatrice, died Friday (11/9/2001) of breast cancer.
Services: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, The Church of St. Frances of Cabrini, Minneapolis. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. today with prayer service at 7:30 p.m., Gearty-Delmore Robbinsdale Chapel; half-hour before service Tuesday, at church. Memorials to Virginia Piper Cancer Center or The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Malone -- James W., 76, Lincoln, widower of Lorraine, died Thursday (11/8/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, St. John's Catholic Church. Memorials to Mass offering or Diabetes Association. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Meyers -- Richard R., 66, Elkhart, Ind., died Friday (11/9/2001).
Survivors: wife, Linda; daughters, Ann Robinson, Saundra Kroon, both Lincoln; sons, Curtis, Waverly, Richard II, Lincoln, Gregory, Eagle, Kent, Central City, Lee, Elkhart; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernest, William, both Lincoln, Gordon, California.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Solt Funeral Home, Central City. Central City cemetery. Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Morrison -- George Henry, 66, Lincoln, widower of Sarah (Starns), died Friday (11/9/2001).
Private family graveside services. Lincoln Memorial Park. No visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Mayo Clinic, for amyloidosis research. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Neville -- Feliceinne J., 67, Geneva, died Thursday (11/8/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Geneva. Farmer and Son Funeral Home, Geneva.
O'Brien -- Robert D., 76, Lincoln, died Saturday (11/10/2001). Born, Palmyra (5/17/25) to Daniel and Marie (Donavan). Employment: O'Brien Construction, founder; Duane Larson Construction, superintendent, 17 years. Memberships: St. John The Apostle Catholic Church; Moose Lodge No. 175; American Legion Post No. 3; Knights of Columbus; VFW Post No. 131 and 3606. Past board member, Lincoln Homebuilders Association. Appointed admiral of the Great Navy of Nebraska by Gov. Frank Morrison.
Survivors: wife, Evelyn "Sodie"; brother-in-law, Clarence (Pete) Smith, Omaha; sister-in-law, spouse, Birdene and Dale Struebing, Hopkington, Iowa; niece, spouse, Judy and Ali Salem, Omaha; nephews, spouses, Steve and Connie Smith, Larry and Susan Smith, all of Omaha, Dave and Connie Smith, Rowland Heights, Calif., Mick and Bing Smith, Orlando, Fla., Jim Struebing, Las Vegas, Nev., Neil and Christa Struebing, Beaumont, Texas; grandnieces and nephews; great-grandnieces and nephews; special friends, Chuck and Pat Kant. Preceded in death by, parents; sister, Helen M. Smith; brother, Leo Matthew O'Brien; nephew, Daniel Smith.
Services: 10:30 Wednesday, St. John The Apostle Catholic Church, 7601 Vine St. Father James Benton. Wyuka cemetery. Pallbearers: Timothy White, Mick Smith, Leo Keane, Rob Steider, Dave Smith, Larry Smith. Honorary pallbearers: Bob Sikyta, Duane Larson, John Hyland, Rob Kant, Gene Schanders, Don Huber, James Brown, Vincent Kelley. Visitation: 5 p.m. today until 9 p.m. Tuesday, Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Rosary: 7:30 Tuesday, chapel. Memorials in lieu of flowers to The American Cancer Society or to the family. Condolences to contact@roperandsons.com.
Peterson -- Penny C., 53, Crete, died Thursday (11/8/2001) in Lincoln.
Memorial Services: 10 a.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Cremation.
Phillips -- James R. "Jim," 86, North Bend, formerly Curtis, widower of Julia A. (Ustohal), died Friday (11/9/2001) in Fremont.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Moser Memorial Chapel, North Bend. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, all at chapel.
Pracheil -- Ernest A., 79, Exeter, died Friday (11/9/2001).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Farmer Funeral Home, Exeter. Visitation: today, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the family.
Shullaw -- Edith, 86, Lincoln, widow of Reichert, died Sunday (11/11/2001). Born, Ottumwa, Iowa (4/4/15). Homemaker.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Nancy and Leo Benal, League City, Texas, Dixie Magee, Lincoln; sons, daughters-in-law, Jerry and Carol, Ottumwa, Lonne and Betty, Eddyville, Iowa, Ronald and Norma, Grand Island, David and Irene, Arkansas City, Kan., Arthur and Ellen, Crescent City, Calif., Raymond and Anita, Coldspring, Texas, Michael and Jan, Lincoln; brother, Francis Nichols, Sioux Falls, S.D.; 30 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband; daughter, Sandra.
Services: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Fairview cemetery. Visitation: 8 a.m. until services, Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family.
Storjohn -- Barbara K., 70, Crete, died Wednesday (11/7/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: today, funeral home.
Uher -- John W., 70, Grand Island, formerly Lincoln, died Friday (11/9/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Mary's Catholic Church. Graveside Services: 2 p.m., St. John's Catholic cemetery, Weston. Memorials to the family. Butherus, Maser & Love Chapel, 4040 A St.
Umland -- Alelia A., 52, Falls City, died Friday (11/9/2001) in Lincoln. Born, Falls City.
Survivors: husband, John E.; sons, John M., Jeremy, both Falls City; daughter, Tammy A. Tornga, Atsugi, Japan; brothers, Charles Arnold, Dennis Arnold, both Omaha, George Arnold, Falls City; sisters, Linda Dovel, Humboldt, Cheryl West, Falls City; two grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dorr Funeral Home, Falls City. Harris cemetery, Barada. Visitation: family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, funeral home.
Winter -- Kenneth D., 74, Pierce, died Friday (11/9/2001).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Zion Lutheran Church, Pierce. No visitation. Sponacek Memorial Chapel, Pierce.
Winzer -- Laura, 87, Lincoln, died Friday (10/9/2001). Born, Jonesboro, La. Retired dietitian.
Survivors: daughter, Judy Kennedy, Lincoln; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Louise Bradford, Jonesboro.
Services: Saturday, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Jonesboro. Pine Grove cemetery, Jonesboro. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Yesilcimen -- Mihran, 73, Lincoln, died Friday (11/9/2001). Born, Istanbul, Turkey (6/15/28). Owned and operated his own tailor business in Turkey before coming to the United States in 1973 with his family, speaking no English and became a very reputable tailor here. His clientele included the governor of Nebraska and other well-known businesspeople of Lincoln. He worked as a tailor at Magees, then Landon's Clothing Stores of Lincoln. He was an avid gardener and exceptional provider and guide for his family.
Survivors: wife, Arsaguhi Yesilcimen; sons, daughters-in-law, Kirkor (Greg) and Rita, Lincoln, Kevork (George) and Jodi, Waverly; granddaughter, Aylin Yesilcimen, Lincoln, Jessica Yesilcimen, Waverly; grandsons, Michael Yesilcimen, Lincoln, Jayson Yesilcimen, Waverly; sister, Miriam Gorur, Istanbul; brother, Aram, Istanbul. Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Markrit; three brothers.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 950 N. 63rd St. Wyuka cemetery. Visitation: one hour before service, at church. Memorials in care of family. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St.
Barry -- Inez, 89, Lincoln, formerly Valparaiso, widow of Francis Barry, died Tuesday (11/13/2001). Member: Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Valparaiso; Catholic Daughters; Sts. Mary and Joseph Parish Council of Catholic Women; Valparaiso Women's Club; Saint Elizabeth School of Nursing Alumni.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Louis and Marge, Valparaiso, Loyd and Joyce, Charles City, Iowa; daughter, son-in-law, Ellen and Gary Hellerich, Valparaiso; sisters-in-law, Lillian Hartz-Jirvosky, Lincoln, Claudia Hartz, Randolph; grandchildren, Cindy, Tammy, Debra, Karen, Sandra, Mike, Paula, Peggy, Mark, Terri, Koren, Vaden; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Ellen Hartz; husband; brothers, Vincent, Jerry and Quentin Hartz.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Sts. Mary and Joseph Catholic Church, Valparaiso. Father Thomas Kuffel. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. and one hour before services, church. Wake service followed by Catholic Daughters rosary: 7 p.m. today, funeral home. Burial: 1 p.m. Friday, Calvary cemetery, Lincoln. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association or Tabitha Hospice.
Bell -- Velma M., 90, Lincoln, died Monday (11/12/2001).
Memorial Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Vine Congregational Church, 1800 Twin Ridge Road. Memorials to Esther Circle at church. Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O St.
Blomstrand -- Greg R. Jr., 83, Aurora, died Tuesday (11/13/2001). Born, Aurora (7/12/18) to Gregory R. and Laura (Weedin) Sr. Former owner, Greg's Drugs, Aurora. Graduated, Aurora High, 1937. Attended University of Nebraska until he enlisted in U.S. Army Air Forces for World War II. Spent 3 1/2 years overseas in India-Burma China Theater, where he served with 10th Air Force in India and 14th Air Force in China. When he returned, went to University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, where he earned degree in pharmacy, 1954. Later received doctorate in pharmacy. In 1945, married
Beth Huenefeld. They had three children, Kim, Tom and John. Re-enlisted to serve in Korean War in Air Force Reserves, two years. They returned to Aurora, 1955, where he worked for his father at Greg's Drugs; purchased business from him, 1960. Beth and he divorced, 1969. Sold store in 1979. Married, Dianne Bourland, 1971. They had two children, Heather and Lance. They were later divorced. Member, American Legion, VFW, York Elks Club.
Survivors: children, spouses, Kim Blomstrand, Denver, Tom Blomstrand, Aurora, Jon and Lynn Blomstrand, Amery, Wis., Lance Blomstrand, Lincoln, Heather and Anthony Williams, Lafayette, Tenn.; grandchildren, Clarissa Blomstrand, Aurora, Justin, Kyle and Nicolas Blomstrand, all of Amery, Blaine Blomstrand, Lincoln; brother, Bob, Green Valley, Ariz. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, United Methodist Church, Aurora. Dr. Joe Scahill. Aurora cemetery. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. today, Higby Mortuary, Aurora. Condolences may be e-mailed through the Web site: higbymortuary.com
Burton -- Galen Cecil, 86, Pawnee City, widower of Alta Irene Morton Burton, died Wednesday (11/14/2001). Born, near Summerfield, Kan.
Survivors: son, Ronald, Summerfield; daughter-in-law, Nancy Burton, Overland Park, Kan.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Summerfield Presbyterian Church. Summerfield cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Pawnee City. Memorials to family.
Cleveland -- Beatrice, 84, Littleton, Colo., formerly of Lincoln, died Saturday (11/10/2001).
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St.
DeVere -- Eva B., 90, Lincoln, died Tuesday (11/13/2001). Born, Walton. Retired employee, Russell Stovers Candies.
Survivors: husband, Paul; son, daughter-in-law, Bill and Jan Templin, Lincoln; son-in-law, Don Drozda, Lincoln; brother, Clyde Fuhrer, Hickman; grandchildren, Mike Drozda, Tami Bales, Matt Templin; six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; five sisters; four brothers; daughter, Jean Drozda.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, funeral home.
Dort -- Michael Douglas, 51, Lincoln, widower of Martha Griswold Dort, died Tuesday (11/13/2001). Worked for Gana Construction Co.
Beloved son, brother, uncle and stepdad to: mother, Eileen Donley Dort, Lincoln; sisters and families, Stephanie Bryn, John, Brandon, and Kristina, Olney, Md., Suzanne Kirkland, Lincoln, Matthew and Jennifer Kirkland, Kansas City, Mo., Patrick and Kaley Kirkland, Lincoln, Karie and Ben Overstreet, Katherine and Nicholas, Lincoln, Nancy Rossow, Larry and Marie, Norman, Okla., Mara and Jeff Cohn, Chicago; stepson, Bret Griswold, Lincoln; aunt, uncles, Jean and Gus Swanson, Lincoln, Leon Donley, Louisville, Colo.; numerous Swanson and Donley cousins and many friends. Preceded in death by wife; father, Douglas M. Dort.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. The Rev. Mike McMurtry. Memorials to Saint Elizabeth Foundation for Pediatric Cardiology or donor's choice.
Douglas -- Victoria, Lincoln, formerly of Sioux Falls, S.D., died Tuesday (11/13/2001).
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 950 N. 63rd St. Graveside Services: 3:30 p.m Friday, Woodlawn cemetery, Sioux Falls, S.D. Trisagion: 7 p.m. today, Roper and Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: noon until 9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to church.
