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Rivera -- Adelfin, 70, Lincoln, died Wednesday (5/14/2003) . Born, Puerto Rico. Employed, Burlington Northern Railroad.
Survivors: wife, Patricia H.; daughter, Floria Rivera.
Cremation, no services in Lincoln. Scattering of ashes will take place at a later date. Memorials: to the Rivera family. Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St.
Scheidt -- Frances L., 79, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/15/2003) . Born, Alemena, Kansas (5/26/23). Homemaker. Loved to go to Las Vegas and play the slot machines.
Survivors: sons, John, Ron Scheidt, both Lincoln; daughters-in-law, Carolyn Scheidt, Jeri Rush, both Lincoln; grandchildren, Vicki Allen, Crocker, Mo., Todd Scheidt, Manhattan, Kansas, Steve, Mike, Tim Scheidt, all Lincoln, Evan, Martin Bland; eight great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by husband, John; son, Roger Scheidt; brother, Robert Gowdy; sister, Virginia Crumb.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. Wyuka Cemetery. Visitation: noon-6 p.m. Sunday, funeral home. Memorials: Scheidt family.
Sherman -- Merle, 90, rural Ithaca, died Thursday (5/15/2003) in Lees Summit, Mo. Born, rural Ashland (3/7/13). married Esther Fredrickson (2/20/38) in Lincoln. Moved to Missouri to live with his son and daughter-in-law following his wife's death. Farmer. Fifty-year member, Ashland United Methodist Church.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Bryce and Beverly Sherman, Lone Jack, Mo.; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Esther; infant son, Russell (1946); parents Clem and Bertha (Sutton) Sherman; stepfather, Jesse Miller.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Ashland United Methodist Church. The Rev. Larry Nothstine. Cedar Hill Cemetery, rural Greenwood. Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Sunday, with family 6-8 p.m., Marcy Mortuary, Ashland; one hour before services, church. Memorials: church.
Schmitt -- Violet F., 93, Hastings, died Tuesday (5/13/2003) .
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, United Methodist Church, Daykin. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 1-9 p.m. Sunday, both at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to United Methodist Church, general fund, Daykin 68338.
Whittaker -- Jane M., 88, Lincoln, died Monday (5/12/2003) .
Memorial graveside services: 3 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum, meet at gate 2, 6700 S. 14th St. Memorials: Capital Humane Society. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Yelkin -- Viola G., 81, Hayward, Calif., died Wednesday (5/14/2003) . Born, Johnson. Employed by Pacific Bell for 38 years.
Survivors: sister, Marie Kehr, Auburn; several nieces, nephews, close friends.
Burial of her ashes will be at the Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery in Hayward, Calif.
Ashlock -- Sandra Lea (Day), 52, Weeping Water, died Saturday (5/3/2003) in Lincoln.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, United Methodist Church, Weeping Water. Visitation: 1-9 p.m. today, Hammons Family Funeral Services, Weeping Water; one hour before services, church. Interment at a later date. Memorials: Weeping Water Rescue Squad or family choice.
Ballinger -- Ruth A., 64, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/1/2003) .
Services: 1:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Cremation; no visitation. Memorials: in lieu of flowers to Ruth Dempsey-Ballinger memorial fund (Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX 76909) or favorite charity.
Beins -- Lily E., 89, Aurora, died Saturday (5/3/2003) in Grand Island.
Services: 2:30 p.m. Friday, First Christian Church, Aurora. Higby-McQuiston Mortuary, Aurora.
Bukin -- Reta Joy Hosfield, 68, Richardson, Texas, died Sunday (5/4/2003) after a 15-year battle with breast cancer. Born, Crete. Attended, Lincoln High School and University of Nebraska. Retired special education teacher, Dallas; education consultant, Region X Education Service Center, Richardson.
Survivors: husband, Charles "Chuck" I.; sons, Matthew T., Richardson, Bryan G., Plano; daughter, Lynne K. Bukin, Rockwall, Texas; three grandchildren; sister-in-law, Shirley Bradsby, Lincoln; nieces.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, Richardson. Family will receive friends: 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Restland Funeral Home, Richardson. In lieu of flowers, contributions to The Reta Bukin Sunday School Fund, St. Barnabas Presbyterian Church, 1220 West Beltline Road, Richardson, TX 75080-5801; or Susan G. Komen Foundation, 5005 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75244.
Buntain -- Elizabeth, 80, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/4/2003) . Born, Logansport, Ind. (5/11/22) to Barnabas and Eleanor Deane. Graduated from Indiana University and Columbia University with a master's degree in dietetics; homemaker. Devoted wife and mother, community volunteer. Enjoyed family activities, music, traveling, reading, discussing politics and current events. Studied gerontology and helped develop hospice care while in Columbus. Active in League of Women Voters, American Association of University Women, Methodist Church. Member, Phi Beta Kappa.
Survivors: husband of 56 years, Robert E.; sons, daughters-in-law, David, Lincoln, Richard and Theresa, Lewisville, Texas, William and Ann, Anaheim, Calif.; grandchildren, William Comstock Buntain, Los Angeles, Rachel, Stephanie and Alexandra Buntain, Lewisville, Texas, Laura, Robert and Rebecca Buntain, Anaheim, Calif. Preceded in death by brother, William R. Deane; granddaughter, Anne Buntain.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, to Hospice of Tabitha.
Burger -- Edna L., 93, Wilber, died Sunday (5/4/2003) . Born near DeWitt.
Survivors: daughter, Beverly Banks, DeWitt; two grandsons; sisters, Helen Schuerman, Wilber, Norma Batie, Folsom, Calif., Irene Peterson, Addison, Texas; nieces, nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, rural Clatonia. Church cemetery. Memorials: church, church missions or Lutheran School in Waco, with church elders in charge. Venrick-Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, DeWitt.
Carlson -- Charlotte Mae, 81, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/4/2003) in Wahoo. Born, Waverly (10/6/21) to Roy and Velma (Mocroft) Copley. Homemaker. Member, Lincoln Berean Church. Former Extension Club member. Active in various church and church women's activities. In retirement, played piano for senior functions. Former long-time 4-H leader. Former employee, "Back to the Bible," 1964-1978.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Curt and Kay, Hickman; daughters, sons-in-law, Connie and Bob Williams, Mead, Diane and Harold Smith, Waverly; grandchildren, spouses, Bryan and Jonica Carlson, Hickman, David and Dawn Marie Carlson, Beatrice, Shelli and Tim McClintock, Lincoln, Matthew Smith, Omaha, Eric Smith, Minneapolis, Kim Williams, Ashland, Nicole and Jeremy Snoberger, Parker, Colo., Vicki and Nate Sohriakoff, Eden Prairie, Minn.; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Lester and Lorraine Copley, Fresno, Calif.; sister, Elizabeth Mahan, Lincoln; nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Bernard; parents; brother, Kenneth Copley.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Faith Bible Church, 6201 S. 84th St. Pastor Tom Remple. Fairview Cemetery. Visitation: noon Wednesday until 9 p.m. Thursday, with family 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.; one hour before services, church. Pallbearers: Matthew, Eric Smith, Bryan, David Carlson, Jim McClintock, Jeremy Snoberger, Nate Sohriakoff.
Clapper -- Luella D., 96, widow of Charles, Colorado Springs, Colo., formerly Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/30/2003) .
Services: 11 a.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Visitation: until services. Memorials: First United Methodist Church or donor's choice.
Edwards -- Gwendolyn J. (Seed) "Gwen," 74, Lincoln, died Monday (5/5/2003) .
Services pending, Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Fink -- Martha J., 67, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/1/2003) .
Inurnment: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Unadilla Cemetery. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Southern Heights Presbyterian Church, 5750 S. 40th St. No visitation; cremation. Memorials: church.
Flood -- Marian Hart, 94, Lincoln, died Sunday (5/4/2003) . Born, Sanborn, Iowa (5/29/08). Administrative secretary, Receiver of National Banks, the IRS and library clerk, Presentation College, Aberdeen, S.D. Member, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lincoln; Band 1 Sacred Heart Altar Society, Aberdeen, S.D. Volunteer, St. Luke's Hospital, and the V and W Club, both in Aberdeen.
Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Mary Frances Flood and Frazer Williams, Lincoln; niece, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Preceded in death by husband, Francis L.; parents, Tim and Alice Conlin Hart.
Services: Mass: 11 a.m. Friday, Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, Aberdeen, S.D. Sacred Heart Cemetery, Aberdeen. Wake: 7:30 p.m. p.m. Thursday, Schrivers Memorial Mortuary, 414 Fifth Ave. N.W., Aberdeen. Celebration of Marian's Life: 2 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Gramercy Hill, 6800 A St., Lincoln. Memorials to Friendship Home.
Arrangements by Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St.
French -- Eva J., 86, Lincoln, formerly Douglas, died Sunday (5/4/2003) . Born, Palmyra (4/23/17) to Charles C. and Lavina Ann (Enterline) Gray. With husband, owned and worked at Douglas Lumber.
Survivors: son, Monty and wife Margaret "Peggy" French, Lincoln; daughters, Joan and husband Lance Sterns, Lincoln, Judy Jensen, Omaha; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; sister, LaVona Swanson of Johnson; sisters-in-law, Pearl Allen, Belfair, Wash., Ruby Herrick and husband Ralph of Douglas, Dorothy French of Wayne; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents; husband, Gilmer (1/21/90); brother, Rolfe Gray; sister, Elaine Jacobson.
Services: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Church of the Nazarene, 1901 S. 70th St. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore Funeral Home, Syracuse. Memorials to family's choice.
