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Holderness -- Eugene H., 89, Ogallala, formerly Omaha, died Tuesday (10/29/2002). Born, Ulysses. Retired auto salesman, John Kraft Chevrolet.
Survivors: son, Joseph, Omaha; daughter, Sue Peters, Ogallala; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Volzke Mortuary, Seward. Ulysses cemetery.
Huber -- Claudia, 89, Sutton, died Monday (10/28/2002). Born near Grafton. Homemaker, mother.
Survivors: daughters, Suzanne Nuss, Sutton, Doris Sanner, Lincoln, Elaine Vrbka, Waco, Verleen Barrett, Beaver Crossing; sons, Kenneth, Weiterstadt, Germany, Lavern, Lincoln, Waldeen, Sutton; sisters, Clara Huber, Louise Ehly, both Sutton; 17 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Kohler Mortuary, Sutton. Free German Reformed Salem Church cemetery, near Sutton. Memorials to the family.
Kearney -- Marie Esther, 98, Wahoo, died Sunday (10/27/2002).
Survivors: great-grandson, Chase Kearney Canfield. Preceded in death by husband, James M., who died Sept. 11, 1954; brother, sister-in-law, Donald F. and Irene Schmidt; great-granddaughter, Katie Lynn Korensky.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Svoboda Funeral Home Chapel, Wahoo. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Thursday; one hour before services, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials: donor's favorite charity.
Keyser -- Katheryn E., 81, Lincoln, widow of John, died Sunday (10/27/2002). Born, St. Joseph, Mo. (10/20/21). Attended Lincoln Berean Church. Member, Lincoln VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Jacqueline and Jerry Bickford, Lincoln, Sharon Batey, Sherri Tijerina, both Texas; brothers, sisters-in-law, Larry and Susan Porter, Fort Scott, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Pastor Mark Heilman. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: just prior to service, church. Pallbearers: Greg Megrue, David Hughes, Randy Welch, Steve Palmer, Jason Pritchard, John Hollingsworth. Memorials: Saint Elizabeth Hospice or the church. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Kunert -- Jean J., 68, Milford, died Sunday (10/27/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Milford United Methodist Church. Visitation starting 2 p.m. today, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford; one hour prior to services, church. Memorials: Hospice of Tabitha or Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Martin -- Sonja A., 66, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/26/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
McCoy -- Patrick T., 61, Lincoln, died Monday (10/28/2002). Born, Onawa, Iowa (7/19/41). Professor of civil engineering, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Member, Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Assistant professor, civil engineering, Texas A&M; University, engineering research associate, Texas Transportation Institute, 1965-1973. Employed, traffic engineering firm of Pinnell, Anderson, Wilshire and Associates, Dallas, 1973-1976. After coming to Nebraska in 1976, taught graduate, undergraduate courses, conducted research in areas of traffic operations and control, geometric design, highway safety. Nationally recognized researcher in traffic engineering and highway safety. Published more than 40 journal articles, two books, more than 60 research reports. Member and active in several professional organizations including Institute of Transportation Engineers, Transportation Research Board, American Traffic Safety Services Association, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Chi Epsilon. Served on several national professional committees for National Cooperative Highway Research Program, TRB, ITE. Appointed vice chairman, Civil Engineering Department, UNL, 1993. Served, director of Mid-America Transportation Center since 1995. Appointed Leonard A. Lovell Professor of Civil Engineering, 1998. Faculty adviser, UNL student chapter of ITE for several years. His career was marked by his commitment to his students, colleagues and improving his profession.
Survivors: wife, Suzanne; sons, daughters-in-law, Michael and Anne McCoy, Naperville, Ill., Tim and Ann McCoy, Las Vegas; daughter, son-in-law, Kathy and Doug Stock, Chesterfield, Mo.; grandchildren, Christopher, Kirstin, Tayler, Sam McCoy, Alexandrea, Nathan Stock. Preceded in death by mother, Grace O'Neill.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Cathedral of the Risen Christ, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. Father Matt Vandewalle. Vigil service: 7:30 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Okoboji, Iowa. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, one hour before services, church. Memorials: Patrick T. McCoy Fund for Engineering Excellence, University of Nebraska Foundation, 1111 Lincoln Mall, Suite 200, Lincoln. E-mail condolences to contact@roperandsons.com
McDaniel -- Secil V., 95, Lincoln, formerly Clovis, N.M., died Saturday (10/26/2002). Born in dugout near Clovis. Retired, Santa Fe Railway.
Survivors: sons, Wilbur, Albuquerque, N.M., Gary, Rio Rancho, N.M.; daughter, Betty Ann Larson, Lincoln; brother, Clinton, and sisters, Lucille Bailey, Rosie Vaughn, all Clovis; four grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by first wife, Lorraine, and second wife, Hettie.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Steed-Todd Funeral Home, Clovis. Lawn Haven Memorial Gardens, Clovis.
McGrew -- Dorothy Jean, 93, Bradenton, Fla., formerly Lincoln, widow of Col. Palmer W., died Oct. 5, 2002. Born, Lincoln. Graduated, University of Nebraska. As a widow, she adopted a baby with severe health problems and raised her to adulthood.
Survivors: sons, Palmer of Burke, Va., Michael, Bradenton; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Burial: 11 a.m. Friday, Wyuka cemetery, 3600 O St., Lincoln.
Metzger -- Marie A., 97, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/27/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 7:30-9 p.m. today. Memorials: Capital Humane Society in lieu of flowers.
Meyer -- Herbert A., 81, Seward, died Tuesday (10/29/2002) in Lincoln.
Services pending, Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Mickna -- Agnes Linnea, 88, Lincoln, formerly Omaha, died Saturday (10/26/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave., Omaha. Memorials to the Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer building fund, 4757 N. 24th St., Omaha 68110-1476.
Novotny -- Frank C., 86, Wahoo, formerly Fremont, widower of Sylvia, died Saturday (10/26/2002) in Lincoln.
Mass of Christian burial: 10 a.m. today, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Wahoo. Visitation: one hour before Mass, Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials in lieu of flowers to the church or Nebraska Stroke Foundation, P.O. Box 67004, 3930 South St., Lincoln 68506.
Ott -- Estel L. "Lou," 69, Lincoln, died Monday (10/28/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Plains Baptist Church, 2902 Randolph St. Visitation: one hour prior to services, church. Memorials: Saint Elizabeth Regional Medical Center, 555 S. 70th St., Lincoln 68510. Roper & Sons Funeral Home, 4300 O St. E-mail condolences to contact@roperandsons.com
Pariset -- Arthur V., 89, Beaver Crossing, died Sunday (10/27/2002) in Seward.
Services: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Beaver Crossing. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church, American Cancer Society, or Nebraska Leukemia Association. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Beaver Crossing.
Rikli -- Arlyne, 85, Kearney, formerly Beatrice, widow of Vernon, died Friday (10/25/2002). Born, Lincoln. Homemaker.
Survivors: sons, Richard, Scottsdale, Ariz., James, Kearney, Dr. Thomas, Colorado Springs, Colo.; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Centenary United Methodist Church, Beatrice. Evergreen Home cemetery, Beatrice. Visitation: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Fox Funeral Home, Beatrice; one hour before services, church. Memorial established with funeral home in charge.
Robinson -- Millard O. "Mid," 49, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/27/2002). Born, Marion, Ohio (2/22/53).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, until services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to family. E-mail condolences to contact@roperandsons.com
Russell -- Albert W., 80, York, died Monday (10/28/2002). Born, Palisade. Farmer.
Survivors: wife, Verla; son, John, Olathe, Kan.; daughters, Lorie Poppe, Sutton, Lisa Bloecher, Kansas City, Mo.; four grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. today, East Hill Church of Christ, York. Greenwood cemetery, York. Visitation: today, Metz Mortuary, York. Memorials to York College.
Thompson -- Georgia N., 88, Lincoln, formerly Woodstock, Va., died Friday (10/25/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Dellinger Funeral Home, Woodstock. Visitation:1 p.m. today until services, Dellinger Funeral Home. Memorials to Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 224523, Dallas, TX 75222. Arrangements by Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Tingler -- Lorene (Sobotta), 82, Owensboro, Ky., formerly Covington, Va., and Tecumseh, widow of Ewell S., died Monday (10/28/2002). Born, St. Mary. Homemaker.
Survivors: son, the Rev. Richard C., Owensboro; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers, Tim Sobotta, John Sobotta, both Tecumseh, Clarence Sobotta, Lincoln; sisters, Dorothy Bryan, Anna Lempke, both Tecumseh.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, St. Andrew Catholic Church, 186 N. Fifth St., Tecumseh 68450. Holy Rosary Catholic cemetery, St. Mary. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh. Rosary service: 7 p.m. Thursday, mortuary. Family requests expressions of sympathy in form of donations to church.
Ulrich -- Rosa Lee Wright, 83, Lincoln, died Saturday (10/26/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Graveside Services: 2:30 p.m. today, Sheridan cemetery, Auburn. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services today, funeral home.
Vech -- Francis J., 78, Cedar Bluffs, died Sunday (10/27/2002) in Lincoln.
Memorial Mass: 11 a.m. Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Cedar Bluffs. Family will receive friends: 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday with rosary at 7:30 p.m., Moser Memorial Chapel, Cedar Bluffs. Memorials to the church or American Cancer Society.
Wachtel -- Norma G., 69, Carleton, died Saturday (10/26/2002) in Lincoln. Born, Palmyra (2/14/33) to Niels Peter and Emma Lizette (Speth) Andersen. Member, Presbyterian Church, Palmyra; Pilgrim Congregational Church.
Survivors: husband, Vern; children, spouses, Michael and Sherree Heberlee, Lincoln, James Dean Wachtel, Boston, Devereaux G. Wachtel, Tobiann I. and Mark Cole, Suzanne Rae Clark, all Lincoln, Dane L. Wachtel, Carleton; seven grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Dale and Joan Andersen, Texas; sisters, brothers-in-law, Doris Wilhelm, Ankeny, Iowa, Esther Jones, Velda and Al Slama, all Lincoln, Frances and Orville Kirchhoff, Sarasota, Fla., Arlene and Dale Rodaway, Pasadena, Texas; sisters-in-law, Jane Andersen, Destin, Fla., Minako Andersen, Lincoln; nieces; nephews; grandnieces; grandnephews. Preceded in death by parents; brothers, Murl, Loid, Larry; sister, Marie Kuhl.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 O St. Pastor Kerry O'Bryant. Rosewood cemetery, Palmyra. Pallbearers: Michael Heberlee, James Wachtel, Devereaux Wachtel, Dane Wachtel, Mark Cole, Christopher Cole. Visitation: noon today until services, funeral home; family will greet friends, 6-8 p.m. Thursday. Memorials to the family or ALS, 8142 N. Lawndale, Skokie, IL 60076. E-mail condolences to contact@roperandsons.com
Weber -- Victor, 81, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/29/2002). Employed in refuse service. Married, Elizabeth "Lillian" Schwindt (6/1/46). Tech sergeant, 191st Tank Battalion, landed in North Africa on his 22nd birthday. Served: invasion of Italy at Salerno and Anzio, was awarded Bronze Star; invasion of south France into Germany, served 400 days on front-line duty; liberated Dachau concentration camp. Member, Warren United Methodist Church; American Legion Post 3; WSI Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club; German Singers; Boy Scout Troop 93, Boy Scout leader, 46 years. Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver, Wood Badge. Life member, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia. Usher at Memorial Stadium, Section 26, for 43 years.
Survivors: wife, Lillian; sons, daughters-in-law, Jim and Mary,Lincoln, and their daughter, Kim Weber; Tom and Nancy, Denton, and their daughter, Jennifer Weber; Victor and Jeri, Milford and their children, Rachael, Sarah and Jacob Weber; sister, Betty Walters, Omaha; brother, Jacob, St. Louis; sister, brother-in-law, Sarah and Roy Wachter, Palmyra; sisters, Esther Spencer, Oklahoma City, Ruth Thompson, Beresford, S.D., Helen Mossman, Emporia, Kan.; sister-in-law, Edna Smith, Lincoln; brother-in-law, spouse, Raymond and Shirley Schwindt, Denver; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews.
Services: 1 p.m. Friday, Warren United Methodist Church. Lincoln Memorial Park. Military services by American Legion Post 3. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, with family, 7-9 p.m., Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Warren United Methodist Church Foundation; AHSGR Endowment Fund, 631 D St.; or Tabitha Hospice.
Wiese -- Bernhard "Benny," 64, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/27/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, First Lutheran Church. Burial: 1 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to the family or church in lieu of flowers.
Wurm -- Lloyd Herman, 69, Lincoln, died Sunday (10/27/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family, 6-8 p.m.; 9 a.m. until services Thursday, funeral home. Memorials to family.
Applegate -- Kathryn, 91, Peru, died Saturday (11/9/2002) in Tecumseh.
Survivors: son, Fred, Louisville; daughters, Marilyn Coatney, Peru, Mary Winingham, Pratt, Kan., Sue Eddy, Casper, Wyo., Beth Moxley, Arvada, Colo.; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
Services: 2 p.m. today, Peru Community Church. Mt. Vernon cemetery, Peru. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. today, Casey-Witzenburg-Hall Funeral Chapel, Auburn.
Armstrong -- Edwin O., 89, Lincoln, died Monday (11/11/2002).
Services pending, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
Austin -- Howard James "Pete" Sr., 73, Omaha, formerly of Plattsmouth, died Friday (11/8/2002). Born, Union. Retired factory representative and sales manager, M.B. Wilder Co. Army Air Forces veteran, World War II.
Survivors: daughter, Kathleen Austin, Bellevue; sons, Howard J. "Jim" Jr., Sumter, S.C., Larry, Lincoln, Mark, Hastings, Iowa; mother of their children and former wife, Evelyn C. Austin, Omaha; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nephew.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Bellevue cemetery, Bellevue. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to American Heart Association or American Lung Association.
