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Isidro "Tony" Medina
passed away March 20, 2005
Age 83
Lincoln
Born February 17, 1922 in Tampico, San Luis, Potosi, Mexico.
Worked in the construction industry most of his life.
Visitation: Cremation. No visitation.
Service: Memorial Mass on Tuesday, March 29th, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. with Rosary starting at 9:30 a.m. Luncheon immediately following service at the church. Father Paul Witt officiating.
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1420 K Street, Lincoln
cemetery: Inurnment at Calvary cemetery Mausoleum on Tuesday at 11:45 a.m.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family.
Family Information: Wife: Amelia (Garcia) Medina of Lincoln
Children/Spouses:
Isidro “Bill” & Linda Medina of Lincoln
Barbara Damian of Ft. Worth, TX
Marguerite & Richard Wray of Fairfield, CA
Diana & Patrick Vrtiska of Reno, NV
Elijio “Leco” & Ann Vela of Palmyra, NE
Gloria Van Hook of Orlando, FL
Grandchildren:
William Medina of Lincoln, NE
Susan & Scott Thayer of Phoenix, AZ
Scott & Angela Medina of Lincoln, NE
Angela & Jon Miller of Minden, NE
Michael Damian of Chicago, IL
Stephen Wray of Dallas, TX
Tina Louise Vrtiska of Reno, NV
Erica Vrtiska of Reno, NV
Nathan Vrtiska of Reno, NV
Naomi & Tony Stall of Palmyra, NE
Anthony Vela of Palmyra, NE
Danny Vela of Palmyra, NE
David & Linda Van Hook of Lighthouse Point, FL
Heather Walker of Orlando, FL
Great Grandchildren:
Madeline Kivett of Lincoln, NE
Cooper Evan Thayer of Phoenix, AZ
Jonathan Miller of Minden, NE
Thomas Miller of Minden, NE
David Romero Van Hook of Lighthouse Point, FL
David Jaycen Van Hook of Lighthouse Point, FL
Micah Van Hook of Morgantown, PA
Decima Van Hook of Orlando, FL
Callie Stall of Palmyra, NE
Many nieces, nephews, cousins & friends
Eugene "Gene" Otto Matthes
passed away February 15, 2005
age 72, was born February 4, 1933 in Arapahoe, Nebraska to Paul and Ida (Hinz) Matthes and passed from this life to his heavenly home on February 15, 2005. He was baptized in the Christian faith on February 26, 1933 in Arapahoe and confirmed in that faith in 1946 at Zion Lutheran Church in Garland, Nebraska. Gene graduated from Garland High School. He joined the United States Navy in 1952. After his discharge from the service in 1956, he worked at Hughes Brothers in Seward for ten years and then for Brunswick Corporation in Lincoln for twenty-nine years. He had been retired since 1991. He was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lincoln.
Gene married
Cora Katt December 29, 1962. Their son, Alan, was born November 25, 1963. A granddaughter, Miranda Cummings, was born January 30, 1991.
Visitation: Was on Thursday and Friday from 4 until 8:00 pm at the mortuary
Service: Funeral was held on Saturday, February 19th at 10:00 a.m.
Location: Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8701 Adams Street
cemetery: Lincoln Memorial Park
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials to the church or donor's choice
Family Information: Gene is survived by his wife Cora, son Alan Matthes, Lincoln; granddaughter Miranda Cummings, Lincoln; mother, Ida, Seward; sister Pat Hakel and husband Ken, Seward; sister-in-law Doris Justus, Lincoln; brother-in-law Eldon Katt and wife Bonnie, Pleasant Dale; aunts and uncle, Buelah Matthes, Evelyn Nichols, Edith Hinz, Sonny Hinz; 8 nieces and nephews; 16 great-nieces and nephews; and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Paul; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Caroline Katt and brother-in-law Donald Justus.
Wesley "Dale" Martin
passed away October 21, 2005
“Big Papa”, 79, Lincoln, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2005, born to Ray and Glenna Martin on July 19, 1926 in West Chester, Iowa. Army Air Guard, WWII Veteran, electrician.
Visitation: Cremation. No visitation.
Service: Thursday, October 27th, 2005 at 5:30 p.m.
Location: College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4015 South 49th Street in Lincoln; Pastor Terry Bock officiating.
cemetery: Private family inurnment at a later date in Washington.
Memorials: Dialysis Center of Lincoln
Family Information:
Son & Daughter In Law:
Dan and Ramona Martin of Bonney Lake, Washington
Daughter & Son In Law: Angel and Terry Bock of Lincoln
Sister & Brother In Law: Lorraine and Bill Aubrey of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Grandchildren:
Danny Dale and Debbie Martin of Bonney Lake, Washington
James Martin of Bonney Lake, Washington
Casey and Jaymi Bock of Lincoln
Nick and Amy Bock of Lincoln
Brady Bock of Omaha
Holly and Jeff Zima of Lincoln
Great Grandchildren:
Austin, Christina and Garrett Martin of Bonney Lake, Washington
Derek and Kylie Bock of Lincoln
Holden Zima of Lincoln
Preceded in death by his son, Jon
Agnes M. Lockhorn
passed away August 19, 2005
Age 85
Widow of Joseph Lockhorn
Born April 23, 1920 in Paxton, Nebraska to Robert and Sarah (Curly) James.
passed away on Friday from her home in Orchard Park.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday, August 23rd.
Service: Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 10:30 a.m.; Fr. Joseph Nemec, officiating.
Location: St. Teresa's Catholic Church, 735 South 36th Street in Lincoln
Family Gathering: Rosary on Monday night, August 22, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the church
cemetery: Lincoln Memorial Park; Pall Bearers: Sean Bailey, Wade Bailey, Jeff Schlegel, Greg Schlegel, Ryan Lickhorn, Erik Lockhorn, Nick Lockhorn & Zach Sailors
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, to the family.
Family Information: Sons/Daughter in law:
Robert and Linda Lockhorn in Vancouver, Washington
Richard Lockhorn in Lincoln
Daughters/Sons in law:
Jeanette and Chuck Bailey of Tecumseh, Kansas
Barbara and Ronald Schlegel of Lincoln
Fran and Harold Hoffman of Sparta, Missouri
Teri and Jeff Kirkendall of Topeka, Kansas
Brother: Lewis James of Omaha, Nebraska
14 Grandchildren
17 Great Grandchildren
Alain Lacanal
passed away September 26, 2005
Age 51
Palo Alto, California
Born to Raymond and Marie Jeanne (Mayol) Lacanal on May 9, 1954 in France.
passed away from Bryan LGH East of a heart attack. The family thanks them so much for their wonderful, caring ways.
Alain was just beginning to drive a big rig for Swift Trucking Company, a life long dream!
Visitation: Cremation. No visitation.
Service: Service to be held at a later date in California.
Family Information:
His wife: Joequeline Lacanal of Burlingame, California
His son: Stephan Lacanal of Toulouse, France
Karen A. Knortz
passed away February 26, 2005
Age 51, Lincoln
passed away after a long illness. Born December 31, 1953 in McAllen, Texas. PhD. in physicial therapy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1992. Well know for her contributions to physical therapy and sports medicine.
Visitation: Family and Friends gathered Monday, February 28th at Aspen Mortuary
Service: Thursday, March 3, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.
Location: St. Peter's Catholic Church, Grenada, Mississippi
cemetery: Broadstreet cemetery, Coffeeville, Mississippi
Memorials: in lieu of flowers to donor's choice or
HoriSun Hospice
249 Cherry Hill Blvd., Suite 1
Lincoln, NE 68510
Family Information:
Mother: Sudie E. Knortz of Titusville, Florida
Brother: Edward North of New York, New York
Sisters/Partners:
Genevieve & John Hurley of Easton, Maryland
Geraldine Knortz & Jeanne Hulsen of Hinesburg, Vermont
Nieces: Joanna & Jessica Hurley, both of Easton, Maryland
Aunts/Uncles:
Betty Miller of Grenada, Mississippi
Patricia McNabb of Owings Mills, Maryland
Dorothy & Joseph Wolf of Charlotte, North Carolina
Cousins/Spouses:
Peggy & Steve Geiger of Charlotte, North Carolina
James & Janet Miller of Grenada, Mississippi
Jamie McMahon of Grenada, Mississippi
Barbara & Chuck Miller of Olive Branch, Mississippi
Special Companion: Raymond Wright of Lincoln, Nebraska
