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David James Foote
known as DJ by all who loved him. The 7 month old precious son of Luke and Kari (Holman) Foote of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed from this world (10-9-10) at Children’s Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. DJ will be remembered forever as a beautiful child with a strong spirit who brought joy to everyone who knew him. We have been blessed to know and love him, and our hearts are forever changed.
Visitation: There will be a life celebration gathering where the family will greet friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at funeral home.
Service: A Memorial Service will be held on Friday (10-15-10) at 11:00 a.m. in the Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Family Gathering: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Thursday
survived by parents; grandparents James and Beverly Foote of Ralston, Nebraska; Linda and Robert Busby of Denton, TX; and David and Martha Holman of Ashland, Nebraska; great grandparents Marvin and Norma Jean Smits of Wolbach, Nebraska; Geraldine Wiant and Steve Kendall of Coggon, Iowa; and Margie Quisenberry of Campbell, Texas; numerous aunts, uncles, and beloved friends.
Roy E. Churchill
84, Lincoln, died Saturday (10-16-10). Born (3-13-26) in Ashland, Nebraska to Roy E. and Gladys C. (Scott) Churchill. Roy was a teacher and track coach at Southeast High School from its inception until his retirement. He served in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean War. Roy was a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Kappa Sigma, Lincoln East Rotary, Habitat for Humanity and was a lifetime member of NEA. He was the voice announcer for the state high school basketball tournament for many years.
Visitation: From 3 - 8 p.m. Saturday, (10-23-10) at Roper & Sons Funeral Care, 4300 'O' Street, Lincoln.
Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday (10-25-10) at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6001 'A' Street, Lincoln.
Family Gathering: No family gathering.
Cemetery: Holy Trinity Columbarium
Memorials: Memorials to: Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 6001 “A” Street Lincoln, NE 68510
Family members include wife Barbara G. Churchill, Lincoln; son and daughter-in-law Mark & Laurie Churchill, Lincoln; daughter Mary Kaye Churchill, Lincoln; daughter and son-in-law Margaret & James Black, Papillion; grandchildren Sara Barrow, Moran, WY; Kate Barrow, Lincoln; Michaela Black, Papillion; Aaron Black, Papillion, Alex Churchill, Stanford, CA; Maesen Churchill, Stanford, CA; great grandchild Demetrius Barrow, Lincoln, NE. Preceded in death by parents.
Honorary Pallbearers: Frank Mills, Joe Dappen, David Caudy, John Garrison, Tom Douglas, Art Hillman, Bob Sim, Bob Hall.
Avis Louise Worth
85, of Waverly, formerly of Grand Island, went to join the Lord and her beloved sisters, brothers and parents who preceded her in death. Anyone who met Avis would say she was the sweetest, kindest person they knew, but also a determined and courageous woman who loved the simple things in life, animals, and of course candy, and her family. Avis was born
in Ewing, Nebraska, graduated high school in 1942. In her youth, Avis was a school teacher in a one room school house at the age of 16. Later she went to Business School in Grand Island. She and her sisters then moved to Omaha where she worked in a bank. While in Omaha she met and married Hank Villalobos, and had one daughter Jeanne. Later in life Avis moved to Grand Island and worked with her brother, Alvin doing accounting. She met and married her second husband Harold Worth. Much later after Harold’s death she went to real estate school. In 2004 when Avis’s health began to fail she moved to Waverly with her daughter. Avis was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed.
Visitation: Visitation one hour prior to service.
Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday (10-20-10) Roper and Sons Waverly Chapel, 10851 North 148th Street, Waverly. Rev. Dwight Ganzel officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: 1:00 p.m. Thursday (10-21-10) Ewing Cemetery, Ewing, NE.
Memorials: League of Human Dignity.
With Avis’s passing comes to the end of one entire generation in the John Walter, Mary (Daniels) Walter family. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Alvin Walter, sisters, Irene Lichty, Lavinia Stamp, Gladys Walter, and husband Harold Worth.
She is survived by her daughter, Jeanne Walter of Waverly, grandson: Sean Walter Medcalf of Lincoln, nieces, Janet Walter and Pat Shriner, Wilda Blazek, nephews, Stan Walter, Dean
Walter and John Stamp, and great and great great nieces and nephews.
Evelyn Weidman
93, Lincoln, widow of Richard “Mickie” Weidman with whom she was married 68 years, passed away Friday (10-15-10). Born (5-5-17) in Chariton, Iowa to Fred and Jessie (Brennaman) Dunshee. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for 50+ years and Electa Chapter #8, O.E.S. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother with a collection of delicious recipes and a devoted Husker sports fan.
Visitation: Family will greet friends from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Monday (10-18-10) at the Gateway Senior Living Penthouse, 225 N. 56th St. for a Celebration of Life Gathering.
Service: Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday (10-19-10) First United Methodist Church,
Family Gathering: See visitation information above.
Cemetery: N/A
Memorials: Memorials may be given to First United Methodist Church-Missions or Susan G. Komen for the Cure, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Family members include: daughters, son-in-law: Jeanne and Ron Siske, Ralston, Wendy Robinson, Overland Park, KS; grandsons: Lanny (Kelly) Stoltenberg, Colorado Springs, CO, Less (Nicki) Stoltenberg, Houston, TX, Tony (Paula) Siske, Scottsbluff, NE, Randy (Angie) Siske, Papillion, NE, Tommy (Jess) Siske, Omaha, NE, Josh Siske, Crete, NE, Andrew Robinson, Alex Robinson, both of Overland Park, KS; 6 great grandchildren, sister, Flora Belle Hixson, Chariton, IA. She was preceded in death by parents, husband, daughter, Marguerite “Peggy” Albertson, granddaughter Nicole Siske, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Virginia Mae "Ginger" (Campbell) Brock
62, Lincoln, died Sunday (10-17-10). Born (9-25-48) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Raymond and Betty Jo (McVey) Campbell. Retired from ISCO after 17 years of service. Graduate of Lincoln High School Class of 1967. Loved animals, especially her two dogs ‘Hoover’ a Doberman Pincher and ‘Buddy’ a Yellow Lab.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. Thursday until services on Saturday at Roper and Sons
Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday (10-23-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.with Debbie Way, Life Celebrant officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Fairview Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska
Memorials: Memorials to the family
Family members include husband: Kevin; daughters, sons-in-law: Stacey and Bruce Dambach, Kellie and Michael Maahs; sons, daughters-in-law: Dustin and Katie Brock, James and Allison Brock, all of Lincoln; grandchildren: Mykayla Lofgren, Reece Maahs, Savannah Brock, Brayden Dambach, Lea Brock, Trinitee Maahs, all of Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law: Bettie Rae (Campbell) and Richard Cookus, Lincoln, Doris “Sissy” (Campbell) and Jim Wiggins, Carson City, NV; brother, sister-in-law: Raymond “Bub” and Carol Campbell, Lincoln; parents-in-law: Eldon and Maryann Brock, Lewellen, NE; sister-in-law: Cec Campbell, Ashland; brother-in-law: Tony Denny, Omaha; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by parents, sisters Shanon Campbell and Pauline (Campbell) Denny, brothers Jerry Lee Campbell and Douglas Campbell, nephews and her Miniature Pincher “Taz”.
Sylvia Ethel (Trutna) Lopour
93, of Lincoln, died October 6, 2010. She was born
July 20, 1917 in Wahoo. Following graduation at 15 years of age, from Wahoo High School, she attended Luther College and obtained her teaching certificate. She spent the next six years teaching in a one-room country school before enlisting in the Women's Army Corp (WAC). She served as a WAC from 1943-1945 and was stationed in New Guinea. Following WWII, she worked in Lincoln at the State Capital.
Visitation: N/A
Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, (10-9-2010) at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 8300 East Pointe Road, Lincoln with Rev. Jeff Warrick officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Memorials: Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church; or American Heart Assoc.
She married George Daniel Lopour on February 2, 1951. They had three girls, Patricia Ann, Sharon Ann and Linda Sue. Sylvia was a dedicated and loving mother and volunteered in church and her children's activities as a Sunday School Teacher and as a leader for PTA, Brownie, Girl Scout and 4H. She and George spent many happy days with the Mariner 49ers at Second Presbyterian Church. She returned to work in 1956 at the Nebraska State Department of Health as a statistician. Upon retirement, she and George enjoyed travels with veterans of the CBI, attended activities of children and grandchildren, and supported church activities. She was a member of P.E.O. and the Women's Army Corps of Veterans Association.
Survivors include: daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Dr. Tom Macholan of Grand Rapids, Mich., Sharon and Mike Gollehon of Lincoln, and Linda and Dave Almery of Ceresco; grandchildren, Dr. Nathan Gollehon, Elizabeth (Macholan) Newton, Tanner Almery, Christina Macholan, Sarah (Almery) Malcolm and Jennifer Gollehon; sisters and brother-in-laws, Betty and Dr. Harold Hedlund and Marge and Robert McNare; great grandchildren, Corbin Gollehon and Hayden Malcolm. She was preceded in death by husband, George; brother, James Trutna and sister, Marion Hull; brother-in-laws, Robert Lopour, Edward Lopour and Daniel Lopour.
Preceded in death by: husband, George Daniel Lopour; parents, Charles & Sylvia Trutna; brother, James Trutna; sister, Marion Hull; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Edward & Rose Marie Lopour; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Robert & Margorie Lopour; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Daniel & Betty Lopour.
Henry W, Myers, Jr.
65, Lincoln, died Wednesday (10-20-10). Born (11-24-44) in Culbertson, Nebraska to Henry W. and Edith (Polson) Myers, Sr. U. S. Marine Corp Veteran. Employed with the City of Lincoln, Public Works Dept. since 18 years of age. Member: Holy Savior Lutheran Church.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Memorial Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday (10-23-10) Holy Savior Lutheran Church, 4710 North 10th Street. Rev. Karl Koch officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Nebraska
Memorials: Memorials to the family
Family members include granddaughter: Alexandria Myers; 1 great granddaughter; sisters: Janet Bice and her children Mike, Robert, David, Delbert and Robin; Karen (Robert) Fleischman and her children Ray and Michelle; Deborah Money and fiancé Phillip and her children Jennifer and Jason Morin and Bryce Aldridge; brother-in-law: Roger Dinges. Preceded in death by parents, wife Charlotte, son Benjamin, nephew Mark.
Delma May Bockelman
81, Lincoln, died Monday (10-25-10). Born (2-1-29) in Plattsmouth, Nebraska to Raymond and Ardis (Hodgin) Todd. China Sales Person, Miller & Paine Company and later Dillards. Member: North Pointe Community Church. Avid reader, gardner and bird watcher. Former farm wife and mother who loved being with grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Roper and Sons
Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday (10-29-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursday
Cemetery: Interment 3:00 p.m. Friday, Callahan Cemetery, Murdock, Nebraska.
Memorials: Memorials to the North Pointe Community Church, 2224 Fletcher Ave. (21)
Family members include sons, daughters-in-law: Lee and Jan Bockelman, Union City, MI, Tarryl James and Ann Bockelman, North Liberty, IA, Brian A. and Janette Bockelman, Lincoln; Kathy Bockelman, Seymour, MO; daughter, son-in-law: Karol Ann and Gary Tharnish, Lincoln; 9 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; brothers, sisters-in-law: Harold and Darlene Todd, Glenn and Donna Todd, all of Ashland; sister, brother-in-law: Norma Jean and Albert Thiel, Murdock; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband Bernard, son Wesley Wayne Bockelman and parents.
Frank A. Cummins
83, Lincoln, died Monday (10-25-10). Graduate of Lincoln High School and Nebraska Wesleyan University. WWII U.S. Coast Guard Veteran. Founder of Island Sprinkler Supply in Grand Island where he lived with his wife Darlene, of 52 years.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m. Friday (10-29-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: N/A
Memorials: Memorials to the Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd. (02).
He is survived by son, daughter-in-law: John and DeAnn; son: James; grandson: Robert, all of Lincoln; granddaughter: Kelly, Denver, CO; sister: Mary Alice Lien. Preceded in death by wife Darlene, mother Lorene Cummins, grandparents Ashley and Anna Ault, Cedar Creek and Dr. Frank and Mabel Cummins, Plattsmouth.
Arlene M. Wagner (Grossman)
86, was born
the 9th child to Oscar C. and Bertha Grossman on April 15, 1924 and died Friday, October 22, 2010. She was raised in the Reynolds, Nebraska area and graduated from the High School there. On February 6, 1942 she married William L. (Bill) Wagner. To this union 4 children were born. She lived most of her life in Fairbury then moved to Lincoln shortly after Bills death in 1979. She was a member of the Methodist Church since 13 years of age. Member of the United Methodist Women, a life member of the VFW Auxiliary # 131, DAV Auxiliary Chapter # 9, Order of Eastern Star #275 for many years. Volunteered at VA Hospital, was an avid bowler and loved playing cards.
Visitation: One hour prior to service time at the Church
Service: Services will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday (10/26/10) at First United Methodist Church 2723 North 50th Street, Lincoln, NE.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Burial at 2:00 PM Tuesday (10/26/10) at Fairbury Cemetery, Fairbury, NE.
Memorials: Memorials in lieu of flowers to the Nebraska Children's Home Society, Omaha, Nebraska
Survivors are: 3 children, Dana Wagner Nigh and Lu Ann Wagner Milius and husband Gary Milius of Lincoln, John and wife Julie Wagner of Fairbury, (7) grandchildren (14) great grandchildren and many friends and relatives.
Preceded in death by husband Bill, Daughter Barbara Jean Wagner, 2 brothers and 7 Sisters
