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Vernita O. Gibson
92, Lincoln, died Monday (11-22-10). Born (7-9-1918) in Hampton, Nebraska to Emil C. and Martha Wilhelmina (Henning) George. Retired Register Nurse and St. Elizabeth’s and Bryan Hospitals. Member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church; United Methodist Women; TOPS; Alumni of Nebraska Wesleyan University and Bryan School of Nursing; former Eastern Star; N.N.A.; A.N.A.
Visitation: No visitation.
Service: Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, (11-24-10) at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Nancy Flader officiating. Memorial service to be held in the spring.
Family Gathering: No family gathering is scheduled.
Cemetery: Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Nebraska.
Memorials: Memorials in lieu of flowers to Bryan Alumni Scholarship Fund or Aldersgate United Methodist Church.
Family members include: daughter and spouse, Eva M. & Wayne Blankenbiller of Dupree, S.D.; aon and apouse, Edson G. and Judy Gibson of N. Umberland, PA; Sister, Edith Claassen of Beatrice, NE; brother-in-law, Darrell Grell of Lincoln; 8 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren.
Preceded in death by parents, husband, Elton; son, Paul; sister, Ruby; brother-in-law, J. Carl Claassen.
Joanne B. (Nowicki) Easley
70, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, November 23rd at home with all of her family, after battling cancer. Born on January 17, 1940 in Gary, IN to Matthew and Harriet Nowicki. She was a graduate of St. Joseph High School, South Bend, IN and Saint Mary College, Notre Dame, IN. married December 30th 1961, to George Easley, at Christ the King Church in South Bend, IN.
Visitation: Visitation will be at Cathedral of the Risen Christ from 6:00pm -8:00pm on Friday, November 26th.
Service: Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, (11-27-10) at Cathedral of the Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3500 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln.
Family Gathering: Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 26th at Cathedral of the Risen Christ.
Cemetery: Christian Burial: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, (11-27-10) at Calvary Cemetery, 40th and 'O' Streets, Lincoln.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the St. Elizabeth Foundation or the Pius X Foundation.
Joanne is survived by her husband of 49 years, George, and their twelve children; Barbara and Tim Isaacs, Teresa and Jim Hansen, Jeanne and Barry Johnson, Margo and Pete Gallagher, Georgia and Brad Blumenstock, Ed and Tiffany Easley, Matthew Easley, Carmen and Ernesto Sanchez, Maggie and Steve Kane, Anne and Matthew Thomas, David and Bridget Easley, Joseph and Sally Easley, and their 30 grandchildren. Preceded in death by daughter, Kathryn, and parents.
Joanne was a past President of the St. Teresa's Altar Society, a Life Master of Lincoln Duplicate Bridge Club, a member of Pius X Diversity Committee, honored with the 2010 Jean Marshall Ladies Golf Award at The Country Club of Lincoln, founding and longest member of the Royal Bowling League, and 31 years of Perpetual Adoration at Cathedral of the Risen Christ.
Richard L. Pierson
74, Lincoln, died Saturday (11-27-10). Born (9-19-36) in Wenatchee, Washington to Glenn and Juanita (Sneller) Pierson. Novartis employee 25 + years. U. S. Navy Korean Conflict veteran. Member: V.F.W.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Roper and Sons and one hour prior to service time
Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday (12-3-10) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Pastor Peter N. Eppens officiating.
Family Gathering: Family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cemetery: Cremation to follow funeral service
Memorials: Memorials to the family for future designation.
Family members include wife: Rose M. Pierson; daughter, son-in-law: Cheryl L. and Peter N. Eppens, Lincoln; grandchildren: Ashley Eppens and Nathaniel Eppens; brothers, sister-in-law: Waldo and Iola Pierson, Lincoln, Wayne Pierson, Kansas; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents.
Freda R. Bancroft
94, Lincoln, died Tuesday (3-15-11). Born (7-1-16) in Marysville, Kansas. Freda loved selling Avon in which she did for over 40 years. Member: Beta Sigma Phi. Graduate of Marysville High School.
Visitation: 4:00 p.m. Thursday until service time on Friday, funeral home.
Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday (3-18-11) Roper and Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street. Rev. James David, officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: Lincoln Memorial Park, Lincoln, Nebraska
Memorials: Memorials to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 1302 “F” Street (08) or Friendship Home, P. O. Box 85358 (01).
Family members include nephew: Forrest Driever, Sidney, IA; great niece: Joy Miller (David), Lincoln; great nephews: Alan Driever, Sidney, IA, Stephen Driever. Eau Claire, WI; several great great nieces and nephews; godchild: Betty Schestak; Great friends Michael (Deb) Ruhrdanz. Preceded in death by husbands, Sylvis Koll, Dennis Bancroft, brother Henry Fossenberger.
Susana Babinszki
66, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5-4-11). Born (10-16-44) in Baia Mare, Romania to Gyorgy and Erzsebet Fodor. Homemaker.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Private family service
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: N/A
Memorials: To the family
Family members include sons: Beno Babinszki and Laszlo Babinski, Lincoln; Frank Babinszki, Ft. Bragg, NC; 3 grandchildren.
Patricia O'Toole
51, Houston, TX, died Thursday, August 18, 2011.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: No Services are planned
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.
Dorothy M. Magorian
Dorothy M. Magorian, 90, widow of Maurice “Jack” Magorian, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (1-28-09) at Tabitha Health Care Hospice Unit. She was born
to Leroy and Bessie (Vandenburg) Gorthey (11-20-18) on their farm near Murdock, NE, where she grew up and went to school. She graduated from Murdock High School in 1936. She attended Peru State Teacher’s College and graduated in 1938. She began her teaching career at Manley, NE for one year and then moved on to teach in Palisade, NE. She met her future husband “Jack” in Palisade and they were married at her parent’s farm near Murdock, NE on June 30, 1941. She left her teaching job when she was married. During WWII when “Jack” was in the service, she returned to Murdock and taught during the war. She was blessed with 5 children. Dorothy was a big fan of Nebraska football and attended many games. She also was a big fan of KC Royals baseball. She liked to bowl on the housewives league, and to play Bridge with her friends and family. She was always making mittens, hats, baby blankets, afghans and doilies with her crocheting and knitting. She was a longtime member of more than 60 years at Warren United Methodist Church and was a member of Ruth Circle.
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday with family greeting friends from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street.
Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday (2-2-09) Warren United Methodist Church, 1205 North 45th Street. Rev. Richard Haden officiating.
Cemetery: Burial in Wabash Cemetery.
Memorials: Memorials to Ruth Circle’s ministries at Warren United Methodist Church.
Family members include sons, daughters-in-law: James, Lincoln; Jerry and Nancy, Lincoln; Jay and Kathy, Fordyce, NE; daughters, sons-in-law: Dorothy Judith “Judy” Saduikis, Lincoln; Joyce and Paul Turner, Perth, Western Australia; grandchildren, spouses: Kimberly and David McGarvie, Corinne and Chris Combs, Leslie Magorian, Eric and Christy Magorian, all of Lincoln, Sara and Shaun McCarrol, Perth, Western Australia, Matthew and Robyn Wachter, Kearney, Michael and Karen Magorian, Patrick Magorian, all of Fordyce, NE; great grandchildren: Tyger and Adora Magorian, Caitlyn and David (DJ) McGarvie, Kianna Dhue, Isaac, Abi and Ella Combs; brother: Dr. Russell Gorthey, Lincoln.
Joanne Gail Perrault
67, Lincoln, died Sunday, (1-1-12). Born 1-4-44 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Victor and Hazel (Zeelau) Perrault. Retired teacher at Helen Hyatt Elementary school for 38 years. Part-time employee: Adventist Book Center. Member: College View Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Memorial Service: 2:00 p.m., Thursday,(1-12-12) at College View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4801 Prescott Ave.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: College View Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska
Memorials: In lieu of flowers to Helen Hyatt Elementary School (College View Academy) Worthy Student/Special Projects Fund, 5140 Calvert Street, Lincoln, NE 68506.
survived by sister, Judy Perrault, Kaneohe, Hawaii.
Joyce E. Badami
74, Lincoln, died Thursday (1-5-12). Born (4-14-37) in Lincoln, Nebraska to Dr. R. J. and Irene (Schapers) Brigham. Ret. School Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools (Mickle Jr. High). Member: St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Junior League, PEO Chapter CS, Chi Omega Sorority, Sheldon Art Association, Docent, Colonial Dames and Medici.
Visitation: No Visitation/Cremation
Service: Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Saturday (1-14-12) St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 2325 South 24th Street. Fr. Craig Gavin, officiating.
Family Gathering: N/A
Cemetery: St. Matthew's Episcopal Church Columbarium
Memorials: Nebraska Multiple Sclerosis Association, 328 South 72nd, Omaha, NE 68114 or Sheldon Art Association, 12th & R, Lincoln, Ne 68508.
Family members include husband, Joseph; son, daughter-in-law, John P. and Brenda Badami, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Ann E. and Michael Williams, Mendota Heights, MN; grandchildren, Andrew and Olivia Badami, Lincoln, Brigham and Graham Williams, Mendota Heights, MN; nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by parents; brother, Richard; sisters, Beth King and Shirley Schlaebitz.
