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Hemmingsen -- Duane Gerald, 90, Malvern, Iowa, died Tuesday (4/2/2002) at daughter's home in Lincoln. World War II veteran, served in Africa and Italy.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Darlene and Frank Blankenau, Lincoln; granddaughters, Christy and husband Greg Heinzmann and their children, Kyle, Joel and Anna Heinzmann, all Lincoln, Cathy and husband Tommy Bender and son Luke, Pleasant Dale, Cindy Blankenau, Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, Franklin and Virginia, Council Bluffs, Iowa, Charles, Omaha; sister, Mildred Dewaele, Missouri Valley, Iowa. Preceded in death by parents, Hans Christian and Christina (Rasmussen); wife, Nora (Smith) in 1983; sister, Fern Sorenson; brothers, Glen, Everett, Robert and Scott.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Malvern United Methodist Church. Friends and relatives invited to luncheon at church following committal service at Malvern cemetery. Visitation: today, family will greet friends, 7-8 p.m., Mansfield-Hertz Funeral Home, Malvern.
Henkel -- Sarah "Sadie," 87, Fairbury, widow of Vernon F., died Monday (4/1/2002) in Steele City. Born, Murdack, Kan. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, William Davis, Enid, Okla.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; stepson, Monty Henkel, Broomfield, Colo.; brothers, Herman Schoonover, Ashland City, Tenn., Dolpha "Buss" Schoonover, Arkansas City, Kan.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, First United Presbyterian Church, Fairbury. Carleton cemetery, Carleton. Cremation, no visitation. Register book available for signing. Memorials to the church. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Holloway -- Doris "Jean" (Vanderburg), 79, DeKalb, Ill., died March 21, 2002. Born, McCook (8/25/22). She had been a resident of Pine Acres Care Center for two years. She moved to DeKalb in 1995 to reside with family.
Survivors: sister, Venice (Vanderburg) Mick; daughter, Jane (Holloway) Stephen; granddaughter, Emily Jean Stephen; son-in-law, Joseph "Buck" Stephen; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by loving husband of 53 years, Clarence R.; beloved son, James Burton.
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, 1330 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta, GA 30309.
Humphrey -- Robert L., 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/3/2002). Born, Lincoln (6/14/30). Retired railroad electrician, Burlington Northern Railroad. Member, American Legion Post 3. Active member, Alcoholics Anonymous for past 15 years. Enjoyed 14 years of companionship with his loving cat, Snap.
Survivors: sisters, brothers-in-law, Jeanette and Bob Kahm, Lincoln, Vera and Don Hatz, Hemet, Calif.; sister-in-law, Josephine Humphrey, Houston; many special nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by brother, Jerry; parents, George and Frances.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Viewing: noon-6 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials in care of family.
Husa -- Lillian Sklenar, 81, Tempe, Ariz., widow of Amos, died March 27, 2002.
Graveside Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St., meet at front entrance. Memorials to Hospice Vista Care Foundation, 4222 E. Thomas Road, Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ 85018. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Jark -- Elsie M., 95, San Jose, Calif., formerly Beatrice, widow of Paul Staehs and Herbert P. Jark, died Sunday (3/31/2002). Born near Harbine. Nurse receptionist, Dr. Daniel McCleery, Beatrice.
Survivors: sons, James P. Staehs, San Jose, Joel L. Staehs, DeSoto, Texas; stepson, William Jark, Chandler, Ariz.; 13 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. April 11, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, 708 N. Sixth St., Beatrice. Evergreen Home cemetery, Beatrice. Register book: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day until services, funeral home. Memorial established to St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Beatrice, with funeral home in charge.
Juilfs -- Lester G., 83, Burr, died Monday (4/1/2002) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. John Lutheran Church, Tecumseh. Visitation: 9 a.m-9 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family.
Mann -- Marvin F., 83, Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Lincoln, died March 27, 2002.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Grace ELCA Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-noon today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St., and one hour before services, church. Memorials to Grace ELCA Lutheran Church, 2225 Washington St., Lincoln 68502; or United Lutheran Church, 100 Cooper Road, Bella Vista, AR 72714.
Maricle -- Mary Goldie, 90, Albion, widow of Edwin, died Monday (4/1/2002). Born, Boone County. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, Janet Granger, Lincoln; son, Gary, Liberty, Mo.; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. today, First United Methodist Church, Albion. Boone cemetery, rural Albion. Levander Funeral Home, Albion.
McDougall -- Eva Leota, 100, Lincoln, died March 28, 2002.
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Friday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. No visitation, cremation. Memorials to the Clark Jeary Retirement Center, 1313 Eldon Drive, Lincoln 68510.
McMahon -- Euen "Jim," 79, Lincoln, died Wednesday. Born, Cornell, Wis. World War II veteran. Member, American Legion Post 3, Paper Makers Union.
Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Sharon and Clark Nilson, Sheila Schroeder, all Lincoln; sister, Lillian Britton, Salem, Ore.; grandchildren, Nicole, Scott Schroeder, Cody Nilson; nieces and nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military rites by American Legion Post 3. Visitation: 3 p.m. Friday, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Moore -- Jackson Leonard "Jack," 73, Lyons, died Tuesday (4/2/2002). Born near Tekamah. Farmer. Income maintenance worker, Nebraska Department of Social Services. Army veteran, Korean War.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy; children, Ruth Diedrichsen, Dr. Nila Novotny, Jackson Lee, all Columbus, Mary Connealy, Decatur, the Rev. Donald, Lois Crinklaw, both Omaha, Rev. Dwight, Schenectady, N.Y., Linda Swenson, Greenwood; 27 grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. today, First Presbyterian Church, Lyons. Lyons cemetery. Refreshments served in church social hall following graveside services. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or the Gideons. Piper Funeral Home, Lyons.
Murray -- Geraldine Frances "Jeri," 71, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/2/2002). Born, Estherville, Iowa, (4/14/30) to Willard and Florence (Adamson) Wilkins. Property manager, Cheever Apartments, 23-plus years.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, David and Kristi Tonkinson, Lincoln; daughter, Sally Martin, LaVista; grandchildren, Chad, Chase, David Tonkinson, Travis, Thesa Pelham; great-grandson, Trevin Pelham; sisters-in-law, Eileen Wilkins, Phoenix, Grace Wilkins, Des Moines, Iowa; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Robert C.; parents; brothers, Marion, Kenneth, Gerald.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S 14th St. The Rev. Michelle Reed. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Friday with the family , funeral home.
O'Boyle -- Delores M. (McCormick), 67, Milwaukee, died Saturday (3/30/2002).
Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, St. Roman's Catholic Church, Milwaukee. John J. Walloch Funeral Home, Milwaukee.
Paulson -- Vernon H.A., 83, Lincoln, died Saturday (3/30/2002).
Memorial service at later date. Anatomical donation to science. Donations in his memory to American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, 1-888-4STROKE; the Nebraska Wind Symphony, P.O. Box 24114, Omaha 68124; or donor's choice. Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel.
Reichert -- Loyd F., 91, Seward, formerly Bruning.
Services pending, Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Richter -- Agnes R., 78, Lincoln, widow of Leo, died Wednesday (4/3/2002). Retired registered nurse. Member, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Altar Society and Pink Sisters Auxiliary.
Survivors: sons, daughters-in-law, Rob and Marla, Bill and Pat, Tim and Joni, all Lincoln; Ron and Deb, Pat and Terri, Tom and Carol, all Salt Lake City; daughters, sons-in-law, Connie and Jim Kearney, Auburn, Joan and R.P. Pok, Salt Lake City; 24 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, brother-in-law, Margaret Levitt, Denver, Mary Schadegg, Sidney, Babe Griffiths, Colorado Springs, Colo., Ann and Leo Foy, Glendo, Wyo.; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter, Kay Kriz.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. Peter's Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive. Father Michael Christensen. Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Shelby. Rosary: 7 p.m. Sunday, church. Visitation: after 5 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Adoration Convent, 1040 S. Cotner Blvd., Lincoln, 68510.
Runyan -- Wilfred V. "Bill," 85, Lincoln, died Monday (4/1/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 8 a.m. until services today, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Russell -- Frances M., 63, Arizona, formerly Crete, died Tuesday (4/2/2002).
Survivors: husband, Lathan; children, Jackie Davison, Jeff King, Raquel and Brian Schmidt, all Crete, Jim King, Kearney, Randy and Sandy Russell, Des Moines, Iowa, Renee Russell, Rodney Russell, Rick Russell, Gwen Lewis, Rebecca Russell, all Lincoln, Christi Lewis, Las Vegas; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sacred Heart Church, Crete. Hebron Catholic cemetery. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Visitation: beginning 5 p.m. today, funeral home.
Schmitt -- Victor "Vic," 71, Oak, died Tuesday (4/2/2002) in Hebron. Born, rural Oak. Korean War veteran. Retired gravel truck driver and farmer.
Survivors: wife, Phyllis; daughter, Dixie Drohman, Oak; sons, Jerry, Hebron, Rick, Parker, Colo.; nine grandchildren; sisters, Sylvia Lautenschlager, Davenport, Wilma Damian, Lincoln; brother, Gerald Schmitt, Ord.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oak First Community Church, Oak. Oak Grove cemetery, Oak. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. today, Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N. Commercial, Superior. Memorials to the church in Vic's memory.
Stoner -- Katherine, 80, Unadilla, died Monday (4/1/2002) in Lincoln.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. Friday, Unadilla Christian Church. David Pearson, officiating. Graveside service: 1 p.m. Friday, rural Unadilla cemetery. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse. Casket closed at the graveside. Memorials to family's choice.
Todd -- Rosalee A., 81, Lincoln, died March 28, 2002.
Mass: 10:30 a.m. today, St. John's Catholic Church. Rosary:10 a.m. today, church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Tabitha Hospice. o
Wehling -- Marie C., 95, Fairbury, died Monday (4/1/2002) near Steele City. Born, Jefferson County. School teacher.
Survivors: sister, Helen Wehling, Fairbury; two nephews; niece; great-niece and nephew.
Services at later date. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury.
Werner -- Gwen L., 40, David City, formerly Carleton, died Tuesday (4/2/2002). Born, Hebron.
Survivors: mother, Patricia Werner, Hebron; father, Stephen Werner, Carleton; sister, Stephanie Werner, Carleton; brother, sister-in-law, Kent and Renee Werner, Carleton; grandfather, Elmer Werner, Carleton.
Services: 2 p.m. Friday, Zion Lutheran Church, Carleton. Carleton City cemetery. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. today, Price Funeral Home, Hebron. Memorials to family's choice.
Wickham -- Timothy "Tim," 59, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/2/2002) after fighting lymphomic cancer for 27 years when he succumbed to pancreatic cancer. Former operations manager with Texaco distributor in San Francisco. Member: BPOE 112, San Mateo, Calif.; Lincoln High School's last state baseball champions in 1963. Most recently, a retail clerk with Kwik Shop, Lincoln. Attended University of Nebraska and Chabot Community College in Hayward, Calif. Graduated, Career Academy of Broadcasting, 1971.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Sean and Traci, Columbus, Terence, Nashville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Anna and Grace; brother, Chris, Phoenix; sisters, brothers-in-law, Peg and Larry Hammer, Santa Rosa, Calif., Pam and Ralph Westcott, Ruth Ray, all Lincoln, Judy and Larry Kramer, Omaha, Ellen Kreifels, San Antonio; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by mother, Patricia; brothers, Bill and Scott.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 14th and K streets. Father Paul Witt. Calvary cemetery. Rosary: 6 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to American Cancer Society for leukemia research. Family requests no flowers.
Work -- Carol Puckett, 80, Lincoln, died Feb. 27, 2002.
Memorial service: 2 p.m. today, Christ United Methodist Church. Memorials to the Carol Work Memorial Scholarship Fund. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Young -- C.T. "Cemy," 82, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/3/2002). Born, McPherson, Kan., to Theo and Mabel Young. Retired president, Lincoln Benefit Life Insurance Co.; former executive vice president, All American Life & Casualty of Chicago. Former high school coach and teacher. Former funeral director. Graduated, Oakland High School; University of Northern Colorado; Williams Institute of Mortuary Science. Past international director and governor, Lions Club. Was serving as vice president of board of Valley Hope Association. Member, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Served as elder of Presbyterian Church USA for more than 50 years, 30 of those years as ruling elder. Past general chairman, Good Shepherd Presbyterian building fund; served on pension board of Presbyterian Church USA and numerous committees of Homestead Presbytery and the Presbytery in Chicago.
Survivors: sister, Corrine Metz, Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law, Stan and Darlene, Oakland, Phil and Betty, Kent, Wash.; nieces, nephews, Sharon Schanou, Diane Troyer, Barbara Novak, Douglas Young, Alan Young, Steven Young, Phil Young Jr. Preceded in death by parents; brother-in-law, Harold Metz.
Memorial service: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 8300 East Point Road. The Rev. Steve Nofel. Graveside Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Oakland cemetery, Oakland. Pallbearers: Doug, Alan, Steve Young, Phil Young Jr., Bob Schanou, Dan Troyer, Jim Novak. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Charles Anderson, Jack Andrews, Robert Carter, Dennis Gilhousen, Donald Hobbs, Dr. Wm. Leipold, William McKinzie, Clarence Meister, Robert Mohlman, Nelsine Scofield, Jerry Soloman, Harold Tarr. Visitation: noon Friday until 9:30 a.m. Monday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Good Shepherd Presbyterian building fund or Valley Hope Association.
Abker -- Barbara, 91, Hays, Kan., widow of Harvey, died Sunday (6/2/2002).
Survivors: son, Larry, Hays, Kan.; four grandsons; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; nieces; nephews.
Private family graveside Services: Park Hill cemetery. No visitation. Memorials to family's choice. Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse.
