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Robert O. Stodgel
passed away September 2, 2004
Age 78, born on October 20, 1925 in Missouri Valley, Iowa to Vern and Berniece (Wilding) Stodgel. passed away: Thursday, September 2, 2004 at BryanLGH East Medical Center. Robert was a meat cutter and worked for Safeway Grocery. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge (Hiawatha Lodge) in Kansas City, Kansas. Robert will have a private family service.
Visitation: No visitation.
Service: Private family service.
cemetery: Wilbur cemetery. Wilbur, Nebraska
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.
Family Information: Wife: Arlene Stodgel of Lincoln
Son: Gordon Stodgel of Coca Beach, Florida
Daughter/Son in Law: Diane and Rodney Petersen of rural Lincoln, Nebraska
Sister/Brother in law: Maxine and Charles Christiansen of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska
Lila and Harry Springer of Council Bluffs, Iowa
Grandchildren: Brandon Petersen of rural Lincoln, Nebraska
and Melissa Petersen and her fiance Josh O'Hale of Heidelberg, Germany
Ray "Gumps" M. Wheeler
passed away October 18, 2004
Age 76, from Corbett, Oregon
Ray was a welder and mechanic for Coast Crane Company.
Visitation: Cremation. No visitation.
Service: Services held in Oregon.
Family Information: Spouse: Joy Wheeler of Corbett, Oregon
Stepson: Lee Ginvanini of Lake Oswego, Oregon
Daughter: Linda and Kenneth Walthard of Boring, Oregon
4 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
Martin "Flag" Joseph Adams
passed away November 10, 2004
Age 63, Born July 15, 1941 to William and Madeleine Adams in Coronado, California. Worked construction.
Visitation: No visitation. Cremation.
Location: Patty's Pub Central at 27th and Vine
Family Gathering: Friday, November 26th, 2004 at 8:00 pm
Family Information: Sons: Isaac M. Adams of Lincoln & Brian S. Maguire, Sr. of Lincoln
Sisters/Brothers in law: Peggy and Joel Polinsky of Pasadena, California, Sandy and Rick Valintino of Issaguah, Washington and Jane and Alan Johnson of Renton, Washington.
Grandchildren: Preston Adams of Auburn, Nebraska
Nephews/Nieces: Al and Madeleine Polinsky of Pasadena, California & Steve Mann of Portland, Oregon
Preceded in death by his grandson, Preston Adams of Auburn, Nebraska
Mary L. Baca Rodriguez
passed away October 2, 2004
Age 68
Born October 29, 1935 in Garden City, Kansas to Jose and Louisa Bravo in a family of 5 girls. Her sisters are Delores, Josie, Rose, Connie and Lupe all of Garden City, KS. She was a resident of Fontana, CA for 39 years. She entered into eternal life on 10/2/04 at home. She is survived by 8 children: Phillip of Crestline, CA, Zach of Colton, CA, Gabriel of Denver, CO, Gary of Mentone, CA, Danny of Yucaipa, CA, Priscilla of Lincoln, NE, Johnny of Crestline, CA, & Alicia of Crestline, CA. She has 22 grandchildren & 7 great grandchildren. Mary was employed as a certified nurse’s aid for 20 years in Fontana. Her husband, John Phillip Baca was laid to rest in 1974 at Hermosa cemetery. She will also be laid to rest with her beloved husband. She was loved and will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
Visitation: Cremation. No visitation.
Service: No service.
Bruce Calvin Baker
passed away October 14, 2004
Age 83, Born to Bruce and Mary Baker on January 17th, 1921 in Carlisle Pennsylvania.
Went home to be with the Lord from Homestead Health & Rehabilitation Center in Lincoln
Occupation: Retired Over the Road Trucker
WWII Army Veteran
Visitation: No visitation. Cremation.
Service: Celebration of Life Service was held on Monday October 18th at 7:00PM. Pastor Mark Heilman officiating
Location:Lincoln Berean Church 6400 South 70th Street Lincoln, Nebraska
cemetery: Inurnment at Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery in Lincoln at a later date.
Memorials: In lieu of memorials, flowers to the family.
Family Information: Wife Betty Baker;
Son Robert Baker of Lincoln;
Daughter Saundra J. Saunders of Lincoln;
1-Grand Daughter & 3-Great Grand Daughters
Reuel Herbert Bentley
passed away December 22, 2004
Mr. Bentley died Wednesday evening at home at the age of 79, with his family by his side. They were assisted with the care of HoriSun Hospice of Lincoln. He was born in Lincoln on October 17th of 1925. Retired as a Naval Officer from the United States Navy.
Visitation: No Visitation, Cremation
Service: In keeping with his wishes, there will be no services held.
Family Information: He is Survived by his Daughters, Janice Carlson of Winchester, Virginia, Margery Andresen of Lincoln. Sisters, Phyllis Tomlinson of Mission Viejo, California, Barbara McConnell of Trenton, Nebraska and
Numerous Grandchildren
Hilda (Coulthard) Christman
passed away December 11, 2004
88 years old, born July 18, 1916 in Gladstone, Queensland, Australia.
Died Saturday at BryanLGH Medical Center East.
Married Marvin Adelbert Christman, May 4, 1944, during his World War II naval stay in Australia.
She is survived by her sons; Gary & Mark Christman
Daughter & Son In Law, Sandy & Gary Francisco.
Son & Daughter In Law, Alan & Janine Christman.
Grandchildren, Annette, Traci & Scott Christman, Chad, Ashley & Kristin Francisco, Jeff & Holly Christman, Nicholas, Michael & Travis Christman.
Great Grandchildren, Elizabeth & Ashton Christman.
Visitation: No Visitation, Cremation
Service: Memorial Service to be held at a later date
Location: Burial is to be in Kansas next to her husband Marvin.
Richard Christopher Curtis
passed away October 23, 2004
57, Richard was born on October 1, 1947 in Detroit Michigan to William & Olive Curtis
Was a U.S. Navy Veteran
Visitation: No Visitation, Cremation
Service: No Services have be scheduled at this time.
Family Information: Survived by his daughter, Nichole Svik of Lincoln
Barbara Ann Dappen
passed away October 27, 2004
71, born to Joseph and Mary (Reynolds) Lutes on July 24, 1933 in Stapleton Nebraska.
Died at home from ALS, assisted by Tabitha Hospice.
Graduated from Baker Rural High School, attended Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Married Robert Neil Dappen in Stapleton, Nebraska on March 21, 1953. Moved to Logan, Iowa in 1966.
She was an active member of the Logan United Methodist Church, and an avid volunteer at the Museum Of Religious Arts. She worked as a court reporter; typesetter for the Logan Herald Observer; and operated the Hen House Antique Shop with her business partner, Ruth Pickle. She was also a Shaklee Products distributor. She was a Cub Scout pack leader. Member of First United Methodist Church, Lincoln.
Visitation: Prior to service at the church
Service: Funeral Service was held Saturday October 30th, 2004 at 3:00 pm.
Location: First United Methodist Church, 2723 North 50th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska; Dr. Ed Bonneau and Pastor Dennis Hanneman officiating
cemetery: Cremation.
Family Information: Survivors: husband, Robert; four sons and spouses, Fred and Angela Dappen of Wheatland, Wyoming; James and Rebecca Dappen of Roland, Iowa; Thomas of Great Mills, Maryland; and William of Lincoln; sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Wayne Miller of North Platte, Nebraska; sister in law, Donna Lutes of Lincoln; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Proceeded in death by parents, two brothers, William F. Lutes, Joseph P. Lutes; three sisters, Marilyn Lutes, Halycon Miller and Joan Dobbins.
Robert N. Dappen
passed away January 21, 2005
passed away on Friday at the age of 73 following an extended illness.
Was born in Wahoo, Nebraska on July 25, 1931 to Ted & Dorothy Dappen.
Was a WWII Army Veteran, where he was part of the 43rd Army Band.
He taught music in Nebraska & Iowa Public Schools.
Was a Member of First United Methodist Church of Lincoln, and Iowa Band Masters Association.
Visitation: No Visitation, Cremation
Service: Memorial Service was held on Wednesday 1/26/05 at 1:00
Location: First United Methodist Church, 2723 North 50th Street Lincoln, NE Dr. Ed Bonneau & Pastor Dennis Hanneman officiated.
cemetery: Inurnment at Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery
Family Information: Survivors include:
Sons & Daughter in Laws,
Fred & Angela Dappen of Wheatland, WY
Jim & Rebecca Dappen of Roland, IA
Tom Dappen of Great Mills, MD
Bill Dappen of Lincoln
Brothers & Sisters in Law,
Joe & Betty Dappen of Lincoln
Gene Dappen of Lincoln
Leon & Judy Dappen of Papillion, NE
Sisters & Brother in Laws,
Ardie & Rex Bevins of Lincoln
Lois & Ray Hinkly of Las Vegas, NV
Richard James Farley
passed away December 10, 2004
Age 57 died Friday at "The Monarch", a hospice facility in Lincoln. HoriSun Hospice assisting.
He was born July 9, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa to James and Marlys Farley. Was a decorated Viet Nam Veteran serving in the U.S. Army Rangers and Special Forces. He was also a member of the University of Nebraska Police Force. He was preceded in death by his father James Farley and sister, Diane J. Smith.
He is survived by his mother, Marlys (Wetrosky) Farley, daughter Tammy and husband Robert Randall, niece Theresa and husband Eric Medley all of Lincoln. Sister, Denise Galley of Bayfield, Colorado, grandsons Nathan & Nicholas, nieces and nephews.
Visitation: No Visitation, Cremation
Service: A Memorial Service was held on Monday 12/13/04 at 11:00 Military Honors by Lou Arnold and Al Wafenius.
Location: Christ Lutheran Church, 43rd & Sumner Street Lincoln, NE
