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Michael C. "Pa" Mahoney, Sr.
60, Lincoln, died Wednesday (8-31-11). Born (8-8-51) to Frank and Dona (Woodrum) Mahoney in Lincoln, Nebraska. U. S. Air Force Veteran.
Visitation: One hour prior to service time
Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (9-6-11) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Family Gathering: One hour prior to service time
Cemetery: Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska
Memorials: To the family
survived by his mother, Dona Schlesser, dad, Herman Wood; children, Michael, Jr., Stephanie, Robert and Sean; sisters, Gail Graham, Debra Kennel; brother, Steven Wood; grandchildren, CJ, Aron, Austin, Lennon, Sean Jr., Trystin, Jackie; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by father, Frank, sister, Jayne Kriefels, grandparents, great nephew, Isaac Farless.
William E. Rolfsmeyer
82, Lincoln, died Monday (7-19-10). Born (3-11-28) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Milton E. and Dora May (Carling) Rolfsmeyer. Ret. Stockbroker. Served in the Air National Guard for 28 years. Member: Lions Club, Lincoln Country Club, One Eared Elephants Club, American Legion Club, UNL Alumni Association, Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the N Club.
Visitation: No visitation/cremation.
Service: Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday (7-31-10) First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 ‘D’ Street. Rev. Dr. Jim Keck officiating.
Memorials: Memorials in lieu of flowers to the University of Nebraska Foundation, 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 300 (08).
Family members include wife of 60 years: Virginia “Ginny” Rolfsmeyer; daughters, son-in-law: Rory Copple, Lincoln, Billie and Ron Tietgen, Omaha; son, daughter-in-law: Eric and Kelli Rolfsmeyer, Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren, spouses: Libby and Andrew Johnson, Emily Rolfsmeyer and Kate Rolfsmeyer, Keenan Copple and Phil Hanceford, Caitlin and Gabe Routzahn and son, Zeke, Zachary Copple, Lauren Tietgen and Jacob Tietgen. Preceded in death by parents, brother Bobby Rolfsmeyer, son-in-law Scott Copple.
Toni T. Van Metre
85, Lincoln, died Friday (7-30-10). Born (9-10-24) in Parkersburg, Iowa to Fred and Jennie (Buss) Neeman. Ret. Tax Administrator, Farmer’s National Company. Member: Saint Paul United Methodist Church and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.). Enjoyed ceramics, traveling and her family.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (8-3-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Pastor David Lux officiating.
Cemetery: Private burial of cremains in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha, NE.
Memorials: Memorials to Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 ‘M’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68501.
Family members include daughters, sons-in-law: Vickie M. and Harvey D. Poling, Kewaunee, WI, Lynne R. and Jon C. Fritz, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses: Mark T. and Caroline Poling, Seattle, WA, Clif W. and Angie Poling, Omaha, Jessica L. Fritz, Lincoln; 6 great grandchildren; sister: Fern Krumme, Cedar Falls, IA. Preceded in death by husband Wayne, parents, 2 sisters.
Robert Anderson
Robert D. “Bob” Anderson, 82, Lincoln, died Saturday (7-31-10). Born (12-28-27) in Burwell NE. to Floyd V. and Minnie F. (Farmer) Anderson. Retired Service Location Manager / Service Technician at Cengas/Minnegasco - 36 years. Former Fire Chief of Friend and Dorchester NE. Past President of Friend Rotary Club, Past President of Friend Chamber of Commerce , Former EMT for Crete, Friend, and Dorchester.
Visitation: 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday (8-3-10) at Roper and Sons. The family will be present at that time to greet friends.
Service: Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday (8-4-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Officiating Major Jacob Bender of Springfield MO.
Family Gathering: 6 PM to 8 PM Tuesday (8-3-10) at Roper and Sons
Cemetery: graveside service 1:00 PM Thursday (8-5-10) at Burwell Cemetery in Burwell NE.
Memorials: Memorials in lieu of flowers to Children’s Hospital and Medical Center 8200 Dodge street Omaha NE 68114 or Salvation Army.
Family members include: wife, Betty Anderson, Lincoln, sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Carolyn Anderson, McKinney TX, Kirk and Sheri Anderson, Rio Rancho NM, Tom and Janelle Anderson, Lincoln NE, Kurtis and Kelly Anderson, Lincoln, NE, Bruce and Becky Anderson, Crete NE, daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Michael Barnard, Bolivar TN, Julie and Mark Kinsman, Peoria AZ, brother and sister-in-law, Floyd “Jupe” and Darlene, Burwell, NE. sister; Bonnie Hulse, Grand Island NE. 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by; parents; daughter, Constance Anderson; grandson Kirk “J.R.” Anderson, granddaughter Erin Kinsman.
Joan E. Bower
73, of Lincoln, died Saturday (7-31-10). Born (12-1-36) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Roy and Helen (Bayless) Cloud. Ret. Waverly, Nebraska Postmaster, 30 years.Was a great mother to her three children.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Friday (8-6-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Pastor Rich Vernon, officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: N/A
Memorials: Memorials in lieu of flowers to Wounded Warriors.
Family members include sons: Gerald “Jerry” Bower; Brian Bower, both of Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law: James and Nancy Cloud, Wahoo; sister: Ellen Palser, Cheyenne, WY; 5 nieces, 3 nephews, special niece: Sue McCoy. Preceded in death by parents, husband, Gerald, daughter Christine Elaine Bower, sister Clara.
Henry F. Brandt Jr.
88, Lincoln, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, (8-3-10). Born (4-27-22) to Henry F. Brandt, Sr. and Emma (Steller) Brandt, on a farm southwest of Beatrice. U.S. Navy Veteran (1942-1946). married Lorene Elsasser on January 9, 1944. Served on the Gage County Fair Board for 19 years, Nebraska State Fair Board 7 years. Became manager of the Nebraska State Fair in 1964. Under his management improvements were made: 1974 – New Agriculture Hall, 1976 – Bob Devaney Sports Center, 1977 – new grandstand and race track, 1978 – landscape project, 1980 – new beef barn, 1981 – youth complex, 1982 – new horse barns. Former President of Gage County Farm Bureau, past President of Farmers Co-op Elevator, past President of Kiwanis, past member of Lincoln Sowers Club, Southwood Lutheran Church, the Man Power Commission of the American Lutheran Church and National Mission committee, Mid-West Fairs Association, past President of International Association of Fairs and Expositions 1978-79; lifetime member IAFE, inducted into the IAFE Hall of Fame 1980, an International Certified Fair Manager. Currently was serving on the 1868 State Fair Foundation Board.
Visitation: Beginning 5:00 p.m. Saturday at Roper and Sons, 4300 'O' Street and one hour prior to service time at the Church
Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday (8-9-10) Southwood Lutheran Church, 9300 South 40th, Lincoln, Nebraska
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sunday
Cemetery: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Evergreen Home Cemetery, Beatrice, NE.
Memorials: Memorials to: Southwood Lutheran Church or Nebraska State Fair 1868 Foundation, P. O. Box 80698, Lincoln, NE 68501
Family members include wife: Lorene Brandt; daughter, son-in-law: Connie and Charles Decker, Lincoln; Henry “Rick” and Sharon (Semler) Brandt, Roca, NE; granddaughters, spouses: Desri and Mark Gross, Heidi and Richard Davis; great granddaughter: Effie Gross.
Clarice E. Lenz
75, Lincoln, died Tuesday (08-03-10) at Havelock Manor. Born (08-15-1934) in Grandville, Iowa to Leonard and Margaret (Goergen) Roetzel. Retired Secretary Nebraska Department of Roads, former Hostess at Roper & Sons Reception Center. Member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and St. Patrick’s Altar Society, Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Adoration Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament Auxiliary Member (Pink Sisters).
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Memorial Mass: 10:00 am Monday, August 9, 2010 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church – 6111 Morrill Avenue. Rev. Msgr. David Hintz officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Private Family Inurnment at Wyuka Columbarium at a later date.
Memorials: Memorials to Havelock Manor 6330 Platte Avenue (68507) or Catholic Social Services 2241 O Street (68510)
Family members include: Sons and Daughters-in-law, Rex B. and Annette Shipley; Jerome A. and Tonya Shipley, both of Lincoln; Daughter and Son-in-law, Michelle J. and Rick Featherstone of Waverly; 8 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Brothers and Sisters-in-law, Frank and Jeannie Roetzel of Davenport, FL; Daryl and Barbara Roetzel of Mitchell, SD; Ken Roetzel and Special Friend Julie of Burnsville, MN; Ralph and Kathy Roetzel of Sioux Falls, SD; Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Carol and Delbert Honermann,Cleveland, MN, Midge and Arnie Block, Stewartville, MN; Kathy and Richard Strachan of Mankato, MN; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and son-Leonard M. Shipley.
Lawrence "Larry" Mellen
69, Lincoln, died Wednesday (8-4-10). Born (1-11-41) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Lilburn and Mildred (Ward) Mellen. Ret. Master Mechanic, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, 35 yrs. Lifelong Lincoln resident. Member: United Steel Workers Union Local #286, NHRA, and a respected sponsor and speaker for Alcoholic’s Anonymous.
Visitation: :00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Friday until service time, funeral home.
Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday (8-7-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Those attending the service please wear casual attire.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska
Memorials: Memorials to the family.
Family members include sons, daughters-in-law: Larry and Jenni, Lincoln, Gregg and Lisa, New Prague, MN; grandchildren: Ally Stewart, Sharon Mellen, Emily Stewart, Brice Mellen, Josie Mellen, Christina Mellen; 4 great grandchildren; brothers, sisters-in-law: Walt and Kay Mellen, Ronald and Patsy Mellen, all of Davey. Preceded in death by parents.
Be T. Nguyen
59, Lincoln, died Wednesday (8-4-10). Born (12-31-50) in Long An, Vietnam to Bay C. and Kha T. (Bo) Nguyen. Homemaker.
Visitation: 11:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, funeral home.
Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday (8-7-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Family members include husband: Bay; daughters: Mia, Loan and Ngoc Nguyen, Lincoln; sons: Khanh Nguyen, Dallas, TX, Chau Nguyen, Milwaukee, WI, Dung, Canh and Michael Nguyen, all of Lincoln; 14 grandchildren; 3 sisters.
Arch Jack Harvey
72, Lincoln, died Wednesday (8-4-10). Born (9-22-37) in Bell, California to Milroy and Veona (Appel) Harvey. Ret. Field Engineer, LT & T Company. U. S. Marine Corp Veteran. First graduating class of ’56 at Southeast High School and first Homecoming King. Lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Eagle Scout ’55. Attended the University of Nebraska. married Sharon Landolt in May 1961. Longtime active member of First Presbyterian Church, current member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Worked for General Dynamics Quality Insurance, U. S. Military Base, Puerto Rico. Avid athlete and outdoorsman. Could fix anything with duct tape and bailing wire.
Visitation: No visitation/cremation.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Monday (8-9-10) St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. Lincoln, Nebraska
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Private prior graveside service.
Memorials: Memorials in lieu of flowers to Wounded Warrior Project.
Family members include wife Sharon; daughter, son-in-law: Sandra and Mike Mitchell; sons, daughters-in-law: Michael Harvey and Tania Gray Esq., William and Michele Harvey; grandchildren: Jack and Reid Mitchell, Caitlyn, Caeden and Beckett Harvey; brothers: James Harvey, Dr. Daniel Harvey, and Dr. Joseph Harvey; sister: Roylynn “Cissy” Package, and all their wonderful families. Jack was fortunate to be surrounded by many wonderful and caring friends his entire life. Preceded in death by parents Milroy and Veona, nephew Matthew Harvey, niece Michelle Harvey, father and mother-in-law Dr. Paul and Lillian Landolt.
Vivian E. Anderson
94, Lincoln, beloved mother and grandmother, died Friday (8-6-10). Born (2-13-16) in Stromsburg, Nebraska, the daughter of Curtis Ray and Esther E. (Twarling) Warner. Graduate of Stromsburg High School and Lincoln School of Commerce. Ret. 1985, Life Underwriter for Woodman Accident and Life Insurance Co., 29 yrs. married to Vernon Anderson on July 23, 1939, he preceded her in death in December 2006. Member since 1951, Second Baptist Church. She will especially be remembered by her family for her selflessness, intelligence, and a sense of humor. Vivian was an accomplished cook and superb baker, creating cakes in the shape of animals and princesses for birthdays. She was an expert seamstress who quilted by hand but kept her sewing machine ready for her children’s dance costumes, Halloween costumes, repairs to clothing, and surprise creations such as Barbie and doll dresses for her daughter and granddaughters. A proud grandmother, Vivian attended numerous sporting events, concerts, and recitals, was never too busy to play card games or do a puzzle.
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday at Roper and Sons, 4300 'O' Street, Lincoln, Nebraska and one hour prior to service time at the church.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday (8-10-10) Second Baptist Church, 525 North 58th Street. Pastor Eddie Masters officiating.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday, funeral home.
Cemetery: 3:00 p.m. burial in Stromsburg Cemetery, Stromsburg, NE.
Memorials: Memorials to the church.
Family members include son: Ronald R. Anderson; daughter: Karen Walls, both of Lincoln; grandchildren: Jamie West (Ty), San Antonio, TX, Jason Walls and Katie Walls, Lincoln; great grandson: John Tyler West, San Antonio. Preceded in death by husband Vernon, parents, sister Marjorie Campbell.
