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Daffron -- Dorothy Marie (Ward), 83, Plattsmouth, widow of Oran E., died Monday (8/11/2003) . Born, Dawson, Texas. Homemaker; retired clerk.
Survivors: daughter, Patricia Grancer, Plattsmouth; son, Oran Daffron, Glenwood, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister, Mae Stewart, Plattsmouth; niece; nephews.
Graveside service: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Roby Funeral Home, Plattsmouth. Memorials: Plattsmouth Manor Alzheimer's unit.
Garman -- Earl Martin, 97, Rochester, N.Y., died Aug. 4, 2003.
Memorial services commemorating his life: 2 p.m. Saturday, Mount Rise United Church, Perinton, N.Y. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory to St. George's Episcopal Church, One Park Court, Durham, N.H. 03824. Zornow-Hedges Funeral Home, Pittsford, N.Y.
Gembler -- Richard Lee, 55, Lincoln, died Monday (8/11/2003) in Lincoln. He had a varied and productive career in broadcasting and radio news in Nome, Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska; Quincy, Mass.; Denver; Reno, Nev.; Lincoln; Omaha; and numerous locations throughout Texas. Born, San Antonio, to Richard Edward and Alice Irene Gembler.
Survivor: longtime companion, Gerald Pankonin, Lincoln.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Park, meet at the main gate. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Funeral Home, 5200 R St. Memorials: in lieu of flowers to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., Lincoln 68502.
Gere -- Darlene Ann Frank, 71, Glendora, Calif., died Sunday (8/10/2003). Born, Friend. Worked for 38 years with California Department of Transportation.
Survivors: five children; eight grandchildren, Linda Braun, Los Angeles, Michael Braun, Ojai, Calif., Sherry Robinson, Pomona, Calif., Doug Robinson, Hemet, Calif., Diane Bley, Glendora; brothers, John, William Frank, both Yuma, Ariz; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Memorial services pending. Cremation with ashes spread on the San Diego Mountains. Cards can be sent to 826 E Route 66, Space 18, Glendora, CA 91740. Inland Memorial, Upland, Calif.
Hall -- Roy R., 80, Exeter, died Monday (8/11/2003). Born, Waco.
Survivors: wife, Louise E.; sons, Mike, Abilene, Texas, Rick, York, Doug, Exeter; daughter, Carol Bettger, Fairmont; brother, Dale, Milford; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, United Methodist Church, Exeter. Military graveside services, Exeter Cemetery. Visitation begins 1 p.m. today, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Exeter. Memorials: Exeter Legion or church.
Harvey -- Betty Arlene, 76, Lincoln, died Monday (8/11/2003).
Graveside services: 1 p.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-services, Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Memorials: to the family.
Hess -- Hanna E. Weselmann, 64, Lincoln, died Aug. 6, 2003.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, Saint Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 M St. No visitation. Memorials: UNL Selleck, payable to Tom Larsen, 6211 O St., Lincoln 68510; American Cancer Society; Saint Elizabeth Hospice Program. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Jones -- L. Russell, 95, Kirkland, Wash., formerly Lincoln, Grand Island, died July 30, 2003, in Kirkland, where he and his wife, Margaret, lived since 1999. Born, Denison, Iowa (9/18/07), to John Phillip and Jane Birney Jones. Lived in Denison through high school. Earned a Bachelor of Arts in civil engineering from the University of Nebraska. married Dorothy Evers Jones (4/5/31). She passed away in 1969. He and Margaret Hervey Jones were married (4/11/71) until her death last year.
His career was with the Nebraska Department of Roads for 47 years; he retired in 1972. Lived in Grand Island for 30 years, where he was state district engineer, then returned to Lincoln in 1968. Active member, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, Tower Club, Capital City Kiwanis and as an adviser to his fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha.
Survivors: son, Jaret, Cheyenne, Wyo.; stepson, David Hervey, Clyde Hill, Wash.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial service for both Russell and Margaret: 3 p.m. Sept. 7, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, Lincoln.
Lannin -- George L., 71, Lincoln, died Monday (8/11/2003).
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 D St. No visitation; cremation. Memorials: in lieu of flowers, American Diabetes Association, 7101 Newport Ave., Omaha 68152; American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th, Suite 100, Lincoln 68506. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.
Laughlin -- Thomas M., 55, Lincoln, died July 31, 2003.
Celebration of life: 1 p.m. Saturday, Antelope Park, east side. Memorials to NAMI-Lincoln, (877) 463-6264.
Levin -- Herbert, 87, Houston, died Saturday (8/9/2003).
Graveside services were Monday, Beth Yeshurun Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Ronald Brochstein fund at Congregation Emanu El, 1500 Sunset, Houston, TX 77005, or to Seven Acres Senior Care Services, 6200 North Braeswood, Houston, TX 77074. Levy Funeral Directors, Bellaire, Texas.
Nygren -- Audrey M., 63, Lincoln, formerly Mead, died Sunday (8/10/2003) .
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Alma Lutheran Church, Mead. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. today, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials: Alma Lutheran Church.
Reinke -- Werner W., 86, Davenport, died Sunday (8/10/2003) in Deshler. Retired farmer. Veteran, World War II. Member, St. Peter Lutheran Church, Davenport; American Legion Post 355 and VFW Post 10579, both Davenport.
Survivors: wife, Olga; children, Judy and husband Michael Sivey, Eagle, Idaho, Donna Meyer, Hastings, David and wife Kathy, Lincoln, Karen and husband Gary Haake, Oak, Stanley and wife Mary, Lincoln, Mary and husband James West, Malcolm; 19 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two stepgrandchildren; three stepgreat-grandchildren; brothers, Elmer and wife Bernice, Davenport, Martin and wife Dorothy, Hebron.
Corrected service time: 5 p.m. Wednesday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Corrected burial time: 4 p.m. Wednesday, St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Davenport. Urbauer-Price Funeral Home, Davenport. Memorials: toward missions in care of Olga Reinke.
Robare -- Marie B., 81, Geneva, widow of Kenneth J. Robare Sr., died Monday (8/11/2003) . Born, Glenville (3/7/22) to Arthur and Anna (Wehnes) Schultz.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Diane and Marce Palos, Deerfield Beach, Fla., Deborha and Jerry Henderson, Kansas City, Mo., Vicki and Randy Hesson, York; son, Kenneth J. Robare, Geneva; sister, Lena Schmidt, Wamego, Kansas; grandchildren, Teri Shively, Robert Lewis, Nora Schoenthaler, Carrie Markley, William Chaloupecky, Timothy Shaner, Amy Peterson; great-grandchildren, Brandon Michaud, Johnathan Shively, Deven, Emarie Schoenthaler, Mackenzie Merkley, Skylar, Samuel Shaner, Ethan, Elliott Peterson.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday, United Church of Christ, Geneva. The Rev. Lynn Strandt. Geneva Public Cemetery. Visitation: begins 1 p.m. Thursday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials are directed to Geneva Senior Center or United Church of Christ.
Schenkel -- Robert Lee, 67, Ault, Colorado, formerly Lincoln, died Aug. 4, 2003, in Greeley.
Services: none scheduled per Robert's request. Memorials: local Humane Society. Stoddard Funeral Home, Greeley, Colo.
Schoepf -- Bruce A., 55, Seward, died Tuesday (8/12/2003) . Born, May 23, 1948.
Services pending, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Stimple -- William "Bill,", 74, Hallam, died Sunday (8/10/2003).
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, United Church of Christ, Hallam. Visitation: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete. Memorials in care of the family.
Stull -- David Willis, 60, Ceresco, died Thursday (8/7/2003).
Memorial service at a later date. No visitation; cremation. Memorials: in lieu of flowers, American Cancer Society, 5733 S. 34th St., Suite 500, Lincoln 68516. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.
