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McDermott -- Mildred B., 87, Grand Island, died Sunday (8/10/2003) . Born in Grand Island. Former legal secretary.
Survivors: daughters, Joan Juel, Little Rock, Ark., Eileen Wilson, Sheila McDermott, both of Nashville, Tenn.; sons, Thomas, Inavale, James, Houston, Timothy, Jacksonville, Fla., Mike, Grand Island, Hugh, Lincoln, Mark, Portland, Ore., John, Grand Island, Leo, Severna Park, Md., Kevin, Grand Island, Kerry, Lincoln; 18 grandchildren; brother, retired Commander USN, Thomas J. Brady, Grand Island.
Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Cathedral. St. Mary's Cemetery, Wood River. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. today, with the family, Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home, Grand Island. Rosary: 7 p.m. today, at the funeral home. Memorials: St. Mary's Square of St. Francis Hospice.
Nygren -- Audrey M., 63, Lincoln, formerly Mead, died Sunday (8/10/2003) . Born in Central City (5/17/40) to Birger and Ethel (Timmons) Benson.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Brad and Pam, Omaha, James, Lincoln; daughters, son-in-law, Debra Nygren, Omaha, Lisa and Vern Taylor, Mead; brothers, sisters-in-law, Verner and Alma Benson, Grand Island, Edwin and Ann Benson, Fremont, Floyd and Joan Benson, Waukee, Iowa; sisters, brothers-in-law, Agnes and Bernard Andreasen, Grand Island, Esther and Roy Kuhn, Ames, Iowa; grandchildren, Lauren and Dylan Taylor; three stepgrandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; nephews, nieces. Preceded in death by brothers, Carl, Albin, Clarence, Harold, Elmer Benson.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Alma Lutheran Church, Mead. Alma Lutheran Cemetery, Mead. Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Wednesday, Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home, Wahoo. Memorials: Alma Lutheran Church. Condolences may be e-mailed at www.prussnabity.com.
Olson -- Vernon L., 72, York, died Monday (8/11/2003) . Born in Herman. Drove a truck, carpenter in Exeter.
Survivors: wife, Norma; daughter, Cheryl Jappert, Lincoln; sons, Michael, McCool Junction, Kevin, Dorchester, Keith, Friend; three grandchildren; step-granddaughter.
Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Metz Mortuary, York. Greenwood Cemetery, York. Visitation: begins 9 a.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home. Memorials: to the family.
Reinke -- Werner W., 86, Davenport, died Sunday (8/10/2003) in Deshler. Retired, farmer.
Survivors: wife, Olga; children, Judy Sivey, Eagle, Idaho, Donna Meyer, Hastings, David, Lincoln, Karen Haake, Oak, Stanley, Lincoln, Mary West, Malcolm. 19 grandchildren; great-grandchild; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Elmer, Davenport, Martin, Hebron.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery, Davenport. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. today, Urbauer-Price Funeral Home, Davenport. Memorials: towards missions in care of Olga Reinke.
Sack -- H. Wayne, 76, Lincoln, died Sunday (8/10/2003) . Born near Edgar. Founder, Sack Cabinet.
Survivors: wife, Florence; sons, Daniel, Eagle, Herbert, Lincoln; daughter, Jill Johnson, Lincoln; eight grandchildren.
Private memorial services at a later date. Memorials: in care of the family. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Samek -- Anne L., 94, Lakeland, Fla., formerly Seattle, died July 24, 2003. Born, Lincoln. Teacher, Bainbridge Island School System until retirement.
Survivors: son, Richard, Michigan; daughter, Jean Shull, Lakeland, Fla., five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin.
Graveside services: 2 p.m. Saturday, Acacia Memorial Park, Seattle.
Scanlon -- Edward G., 82, Schuyler, died Sunday (8/10/2003) . Born, Schuyler. Retired farmer. Served, U.S. Army, 1942-1945. Bronze Star Medal for bravery.
Survivors: wife, Mildred, Schuyler; daughter, Carol Reha, Schuyler; sisters, Marie Lapacek, Schuyler, Rita Kaup, West Point; brothers, Marvin, James, both Schuyler; four grandchildren.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Augustine's Catholic Church, Schuyler. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Schuyler. Rosary services: 7:30 p.m. today, Svoboda Funeral Home, North Chapel, Schuyler. Visitation: 12-8 p.m. today, 8:30-10: 15 a.m., funeral home.
Schenkel -- Robert Lee, 67, Ault, Colo., died Aug. 4, 2003 in Greeley. Born in Lincoln (4/8/2003) to Philip and Rose (Luft) Schenkel. Manager of the Villa, Ault. U.S. Air Force, June 2, 1954-Sept. 27, 1957. Memberships: American Legion; VFW. He was an avid antique collector and Nebraska fan. He loved fishing and his dogs and was also very proud of his grandchildren.
Survivors: wife, Greta; daughter, Michele Cooper, Omaha; sons, Todd and Philip, both of Omaha; sister, Phyllis Earleywine, Lincoln; brothers Larry, Philip "Jim" and Rick, all of Lincoln; four grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents; granddaughter, Maddie.
Services: none scheduled per Robert's request. Memorials: local Humane Society. Stoddard Funeral Home, Greeley, Colo.
Stevens -- Bessie May, 99, Sprague, died Saturday (8/9/2003) in Crete.
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m. until services today, funeral home. Memorials: Sprague Community Church, 18800 Market St., Sprague 68438.
Stimple -- William "Bill,"74, Hallam, died Sunday (8/10/2003) . Born, Fort Thompson, S.D. Member, Boilermakers Union Local 83, 25 years. Worked in construction for many years.
Survivors: wife, Sharon, Hallam; sons, daughters-in-law, Brian and Kimberly, Robert and Dawn, Hallam; daughters, Lisa Stimple, Lincoln, Cristen Stimple, Hallam; brothers, sisters-in-law, Ray and Judy Stimple, El Paso, Texas, Orville and Shirley Meier, Sundance, Wyo.; sisters, brothers-in-law, Hilda and Ralph Lowenstein, Kearney, Beverly Ross, Mary and Jerry, Hedden, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Kylie, Lynee, Nathan, William, Macy, all Hallam; many nieces and nephews; two sons by previous marriage. Preceded in death by parents, Otto and Margaret; brother, Alfred.
Services: 11 a.m. Thursday, United Church of Christ, Hallam. Hallam Community Cemetery. Visitation: 5-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, all at 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.
Tautfest -- Amelia, 89, Lincoln, died Sunday (8/10/2003) . Born in Lincoln (12/8/13). Housewife.
Survivors: son, Jim, Crete; siblings, Rosie Wertz, Lincoln, Alex Wertz, Kansas City, Mo., Ruth Winter, Palmer, Kansas; nephews; nieces; grandchildren; great-grandchild. Preceded by parents, Peter and Mary Wertz; husband, Orville Tautfest; daughter, Patricia Kaohn; grandson, Mark Kaohn.
Graveside services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Roca Cemetery. No visitation; cremation. Memorials: Lancaster Manor Nursing Home. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Tichy -- Wilma A., 63, Dwight, died Friday (8/8/2003) .
Private family service, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Tritsch -- Lucille Ann, 78, Nebraska City, died Saturday (8/9/2003) . Born, Nebraska City. Owned, operatedCentral Liquor, 41 years, Nebraska City.
Survivors: sons, Jon, Beaumont, Texas, Gene, Lincoln, Jerre, Omaha; four grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Gerald "Dolly."
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Nebraska City. Church cemetery. Christian Mothers rosary: 6: 45 p.m. today, Gude Mortuary, Nebraska City. Rosary service: 7:30 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to St. Mary's Catholic Church Renovation Fund.
Wilson-- Mary Bernice, 80, Lincoln, died Thursday (8/7/2003) .
Private family services. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Witt -- Anna Kepler, 88, Syracuse, died Monday (8/11/2003) . Born in Otoe (8/14/14) to Dietrich "Dick" and Adeline (Sporhase) Kastens. Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, Albert; children, spouses, Darlene and Keith Mae, Wichita, Kansas, Karen and Dick Wible, Lynette and Ronald Nash, all of Lincoln; sons, Larry and Jane Kepler, Tyler Texas, Jerry and Vicky Kepler, Port Lavaca, Texas, Michael and Janelle Kepler, Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Leota Wohlers, Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, First Lutheran Church (North Branch), rural Avoca. First Lutheran Church (North Branch) Church Cemetery, rural Avoca. Pallbearers: grandsons. Honorary pallbearers: granddaughters. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday, one hour before services, all at Fusselman Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse. Memorials: to the church.
Yates -- Bonnie (Gardner), 58, Perrin, Texas, formerly Lincoln, died Friday (8/8/2003) .
Survivors: husband, Jerry; children, Tonya, Tim, Troy; stepdaughter, Jerri Lynn; seven grandchildren; sisters, Pearline Jones, Roanoke, Texas, Claudine Inskeep, Texas; nieces; nephews; cousins.
Services: 10 a.m. today, First Baptist Church, Perrin. Cremation. Condolences in care of Barb (Gardner) Grosenbach, 6220 Glendale Road, Lincoln 68505.
