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Mendoza -- Phillip Edward, 62, Lincoln, died Thursday (1/24/2002). He was born to Edward S. and Leola R. (Halverson) on 11/3/39 in Lincoln. Phil played football for Lincoln High School and was named All City and All State Honorable Mention. After graduating from LHS (Class of 1957), he took employment with CB&Q;, beginning as a machinist and completing his 38 1/2 year career as a conductor. Phil volunteered for the U.S. Marines, serving his country 4 1/2 years, with duty in Vietnam, Philippines, Korea and Okinawa. He was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal (1965), Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Rifle Expert Award Bar (1963, '64, '65). Phil married
his high school sweetheart, Linda Bindrum (LHS Class of 1958) on June 2, 1962. Phil was a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church, United Transportation Union for 40 years, LHS Alumni Association, lifetime member of VFW 131, BNSF Veterans Association, BNSF Cornhusker Club and BNSF Campers Club.
Survivors: wife, Linda; son, daughter-in-law, Phillip II and Lori, Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Lorraine and Shawn Ayotte, Kristina and Brandon Dupsky, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Jade Mendoza, Phillip Mendoza III, Mac Ayotte, Makayla Ayotte, Kaylee Dupsky, all Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Richard and Betty, Waverly; nieces and nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews; great-great-nephew. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Anita, infant Shirley.
Services: 3 p.m. Monday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Paul Bijlsma, Gary Heckman, Harold Knauber, Richard Mendoza, Mike Meyer, David Meyer, Brian Piontek, Neil Worster. Honorary pallbearers: Norio Matsumura, John Howell, Rollie Worster, Guthrey Coy. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today, with family greeting friends and relatives 7-9 p.m.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday; all at funeral home. Memorials to Diabetes Foundation or St. Mark's United Methodist Church Youth Organization.
Moser -- Daniel H., 94, Rogers, Ark., formerly Hickman, died Thursday (1/24/2002).
Preceded in death (corrected): three sisters, Anna, Lorene, Gertrude.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Hickman Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Steve Wing. Hickman cemetery. Pallbearers: Michael Martenson, Steve Martenson, Scott Martenson, Dennis Heckman, Alan Moser, Lenny VerMaas. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9-11 a.m. Monday, all at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Hickman; and one hour before services, church.
Neill -- Doris (Mach), 67, Hemet, Calif., died Tuesday (1/22/2002).
Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation. Riverside National cemetery. McWane Family Funeral Home, Hemet.
Payne -- Alice Margaret, 73, Lincoln, widow of William M., died Friday (1/25/2002). Born, Delia, Kan.
Survivors: sons, David M., Citrus Heights, Calif., William M. II, Lincoln; daughter, Patricia A. Hageman, Ithaca; three grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Lincoln. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Butler-Volland Funeral Home, Hastings. Parkview cemetery, Hastings. No public visitation. Memorials to church.
Rerucha -- Christie, 100, David City, died Saturday (1/26/2002). Born (12/10/2001)
Services pending. Knott Funeral Home, David City.
Schleiger -- Conrad, 85, Lincoln, died Friday (1/25/2002).
Services: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, funeral home. Memorials to Hospice of Nebraska.
Schwarz -- Katherine, 83, Laguna Woods, Calif., formerly Lincoln, died Jan. 6. Retired from the Lincoln Credit Bureau, May 1983, after 26 years. During that time she was a member of Credit Women International, Lincoln Chapter, and served as president, 1974-75. In 1997, she moved to California to be near her daughter and family. Member, Lutheran Church of the Cross, Laguna Hills.
Survivors: daughter, Kathy Thiede; son-in-law, Roger; grandson, Matthew; brothers, Rudolph Beideck, California, Jacob Beideck, Minnesota; sisters, Martha Schessler, Ester Sherman, both of Illinois, Margaret Holtz, Marian Sabin, both of Minnesota. Preceded in death by husband, Clarence A.; brothers, John Beideck, George Beideck Jr., Reinhold Beideck; sisters, Amelia Lutzi, Lillian Berryman, Inez Landsman.
A memorial service was held Jan. 20, Lutheran Church of the Cross, Laguna Hills. The Rev. Leland Lantz. Visitation was held Jan. 14, at Pacific View Memorial Park, Newport Beach, Calif. Memorials to the church or the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.
Smetana -- Helen, 92, Lincoln, died Friday (1/25/2002).
Survivors: sister, Eleanor Christensen, Mason City, Iowa; brother, Charles Dashner, Glenwood, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Holy Sepulchre cemetery, Plattsmouth. Visitation: 9-10:30 a.m. Monday, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home. Memorials to family's choice.
Story -- Charles H. "Chick," 82, Lincoln, died Wednesday (1/23/2002). Born, Waverly (1/7/20) to Henry and Mattie (Fowler). Retired 1983, shop supervisor, LT&T; Co., 27 years. Member: Havelock United Methodist Church; American Legion Post 3; Lancaster Lodge 54, A.F.&A.M.; Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneers Association. World War II Army veteran. Avid bowler, many leagues.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Diana and Tom McNeil, Nancy Worley, Bobbie and Tom Schommer, Patty and Conrad Mueller, Katy and Jim Cummins, all Lincoln; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; brother, sister-in-law, Jim and Maxine, Missouri; sisters, brothers-in-law, Elma Hartshorn, Avis Smith, both Lincoln; Gwen and Dale Wisby, Kansas; sister-in-law, Geneva Farrell, Moreno Valley, Calif.; special friend, De Staberg and family, Lincoln; nieces and nephews; many friends. Preceded in death by wife, Dorothy J.; parents; brother, John; sisters, Colleen, Wilma, Inez.
Services: 9 a.m. Monday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Kerry O'Bryant. Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers: Rick Fisher, Robb Fisher, Ryan Worley, Brett Schommer, Ross Mueller, Jeff Pappas. Honorary pallbearers: Tracey Pappas, Heather Schommer, Lisa Schommer, Stacey Lemon, Kelsey Worley, Mary Fisher, Jeni Fisher, MaKayla Fisher, Charles Fisher, Angelica Fisher, Brody Pappas, Mason Pappas, Sydney Fisher. Visitation: until service time, with family greeting friends, 2-5 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Capital Humane Society, 2320 Park Blvd., Lincoln 68502.
Wagner -- Forrest Lee, 79, Phoenix, died Jan. 19. Born, Beatrice. World War II veteran.
Survivors: sister, Beatrice Kay Wagner, Tarzana, Calif.; brother, Richard Wagner, Phoenix; niece and nephew.
Memorial service: 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice. Inurnment of ashes: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Evergreen Home cemetery, Beatrice. Register book will be available for signatures: 8-5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, funeral home.
Weaver -- Grace Irene, 81, Lincoln, died Friday (1/25/2002). Born, Vian, Neb., (1/15/21) to Norman Guy and Grace Bertha (Brown) Vian. Machine operator. Member: Exeter Methodist Church; Geneva Chapter 180 OES.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Sandra and Clifford Roth, Fremont, Audrey and Martin Winter, Glendora, Calif., Patricia and Don Dybdall, Mission, Texas; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Echo Bussard, Alpena, Ark., Sheila King, Harlan, Iowa; brothers, Tom Vian, Lebanon, Ore., Don Vian, Auburn, Calif. Preceded in death by husband, David Weaver; parents; sisters, Donna Vian, Eva Dove, Edna Wilson; brothers, Norman and Albert Vian; grandson, Mark Wilde.
Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Lincoln Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Dr. David Patterson. Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 5 p.m. today until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Memorials to Havelock United Methodist church, 4140 N. 60th St. Lincoln 68507.
Weber -- Louise M.M., 94, Bruning, died Thursday (1/24/2002) in Hebron. Born, Cowles.
Survivors: sister, Valetha Hoops, Lingle, Wyo.; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Trinity Lutheran Church, Bruning. Church cemetery, Bruning. Visitation: beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva. Memorials to the Blue Valley Lutheran Home Foundation.
Bartels -- Evelyn A., 83, Tecumseh, widow of Clarence, died Tuesday (4/2/2002) at home. Born, Cook. Homemaker.
Survivors: daughter, Carol Bartels, Tecumseh; sons, Roger, Anchorage, Alaska, Mark, Terry, both Lincoln, Lyle, Tecumseh; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Services: 3 p.m. Friday, St. John Lutheran Church, Tecumseh. St. Peters Lutheran cemetery, rural Elk Creek. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. today, 9 a.m.-1p.m. Friday, Wherry Brothers Mortuary, Tecumseh; one hour before service, church. Memorials to the family choice.
Beard -- L. Earl, 89, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/2/2002). Born, Oklahoma City, Okla. (9/8/12) to Leander Pinkney and Bertha (Carpenter) Beard. Printer, Topeka Daily Capital. Member, Westminster Presbyterian Church. Repaired books for school libraries. Lincoln Volunteer of the Month in Neighborhood Extra. Boy Scout leader for many years. Delivered Meals on Wheels weekly for more than 20 years.
Survivors: wife, Florence; son, daughter-in-law, Calvin and Sue, Liberty, Mo.; daughter, son-in-law, Martha V. and Mike Dennis, Lincoln; six grandchildren; sister, brother-in-law, Dora and Gail Alban, Wichita, Kan.; brother-in-law, Clair Foster, Wichita. Preceded in death by two sons; parents; one brother; one sister.
Memorial service at later date. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln 68502. Roper & Sons Mortuary,
Behm -- Gertrude N., 90, Lincoln, died Sunday (3/31/2002).
No services. Cremation. No visitation. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.
Binger -- Esther G., 97, Lincoln, died Sunday (3/31/2002).
Burial, Mount Hope cemetery, Topeka. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. today, Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Memorials to family. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.comq
Blacksher -- Pauline, 84, Fairbury, widow of Lavern, died Monday (4/1/2002) near Steele City. Medical laboratory technician.
Survivors: sons, James D., Burnsville, Minn., Michael E., Lincoln, Bryan A., San Diego; stepson, Donald Blacksher, Scottsbluff; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren, five stepgreat-grandchildren, six stepgreat-great-grandchildren.
Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, First United Presbyterian Church, Fairbury. Steele City cemetery. Cremation. No viewing. Register book for signatures, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home, Fairbury. Memorials to church or scholarship fund care of American National Bank, Fairbury.
Blake -- Rebecca A. "Becky," 80, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/3/2002). Born, Weeping Water (9/14/21) to John H. and Anna K. (Speth) Quinn. Sales clerk, J.C. Penney's and Vicki Lynn's. Member, Northeast Missionary Church, Rebekah Lodge 375.
Survivors: daughters, sons-in-law, Beverly A. and Lloyd Weathermon, Julie A. and Paul Buell, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Natalie and Lisa Weathermon, Halsey Buell, Cody Williams, all Lincoln. Preceded in death by husband, Oliver; parents; two sisters.
Services: 11 a.m. Monday, Roper and Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St. The Rev. Larry Secor. Lincoln Memorial Park. Pallbearers: Leonard Wade, Daryl Harig, Al Lyman, Walt Mellen, Jack Price, Steve Blake. Visitation: 10 a.m. Saturday until service, funeral home. Memorials to Northeast Missionary Church, 3333 N. 66th St., Lincoln 68507; or Clark Jeary Retirement Center, 1313 Eldon Drive, Lincoln 68510.
Boykin -- Rowena, 91, Lincoln, widow of J. Melvin, died Sunday (3/31/2002).
Memorial service: 4 p.m. Sunday, Unitarian Church, 6300 A St. No visitation. Cremation. Memorials to Southern Poverty Law Center (Teaching Tolerance Division), 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, AL 36104. Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Ave.
Cash -- Wayne Charles, 92, Lincoln, widower of Esther Krause, died Tuesday (4/2/2002). Born, Glenwood, Iowa.
Survivors: son, Tommy H. Cash, Lincoln; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Piedmont Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4801 A St. Burials of cremains at a later date, Summit Ridge cemetery, Harrah, Okla. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers, Howard Cash Memorial Scholarship, Union College, 3800 S. 48th St., Lincoln 68506. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Clark -- Alex Scott, 32 days, Syracuse, died Saturday (3/30/2002) in Omaha.
Services: 2 p.m. today, St. John's United Church of Christ, Syracuse. Visitation: 9-11 a.m. today, Fusselman-Wymore-Marshall Funeral Home, Syracuse; one hour before services, church. Memorials to family.
Cunningham -- Marjorie J., 80, Powell, Wyo., formerly Lincoln, died Monday (4/1/2002).
Funeral Mass: 2 p.m. Friday, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 1720 Lake St. Rosary: 7:30 p.m. today, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials to Powell Hospital Foundation or St. Barbara's Foundation, both of Powell.
Eirick-Wake -- Ida H., 93, Sun City, Ariz., died Monday (4/1/2002) in Glendale, Ariz. Born, Grand Island. Worked for Safeway and later Novartis Consumer Health, Lincoln.
Survivors: daughter, Gwen Detlefsen, Sun City; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sister, Hattie Peterson. Preceded in death by husbands, Adam Eirick, Herb Grosshans, and Arthur Wake.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Apfel-Butler-Geddes Funeral Home, Grand Island. Westlawn Memorial Park cemetery, Grand Island. Visitation: 3-9 p.m. Friday, with family, 6-7 p.m., funeral home. Memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church.
Ernisse -- Harold J. Jr., 88, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/2/2002). Born, Lincoln (9/24/13) to Harold J. Sr. and Abbie (Lopp) Ernisse. Member, Central Missionary Alliance Church. Graduate, Lincoln High School. Attended University of Nebraska. Retired inspector, Western Electric, 17 years.
Survivors: sons, daughter-in-law, Terry and Teri Ernisse, Jerry Ernisse, all Lincoln; daughter, Judith Brodd, Albuquerque, N.M.; sister, brother-in-law, Elane and Emil Kubic, Buena Vista, Ark.; six grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife, Kathryn (2/1/61); parents; sisters, Henrietta, Alene.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Central Missionary Alliance Church, 2820 O St. Visitation: noon-8 p.m. today, Wadlow-Rozanek Colonial Chapel, 5200 R St.
Fiedler -- John L., 88, Roca, died Sunday (3/31/2002).
Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 a.m. today, St. Michael's Catholic Church, 9230 First St., Cheney. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church or American Lung Association. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.
Ganz -- Louise C., 73, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/2/2002).
Celebration of Lou's life: noon Friday, Country Club of Lincoln, 3200 S. 24th St., Please join the family. Closed-casket visitation: 8 a.m.-9 pm. today, Roper &Sons; Funeral Services, 4300 O St. Memorials to Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority or a scholarship fund at Weeping Water High School.
Glasson -- Norma, 93, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/3/2002) in Waverly.
Services pending, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford.
Grant -- Elizabeth Ralston, 98, Lincoln, died Tuesday (4/2/2002). Born, Willow Island (5/21/2003) to William and Mary (McKee) Ralston. Home extension agent, Dodge County Extension Service, 23 years. Tour guide, Lincoln Tour and Travel, 13 years. Member, Lincoln Area Retired Teacher's Association, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Home Emeriti Association, Home Economics Association. Member of Altrusa, Fremont.
Survivors: daughter, Betty Hartsock, Omaha; granddaughters, spouses, Linda and Gerald John, Lincoln, Chris Faust, Rich Hartsock, Terri Hartsock, all Omaha, Lori Hartsock-Kane and Tim Kane, California; great-grandchildren, Dillon Faust, Brenna Faust, both Omaha; brother, sister-in-law, Bill and Margaret Ralston, Colorado.
Services: 11 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, with rosary at 10:30 a.m. Father Jamie Hottovy. Private inurnment, Lincoln Memorial Park, at a later date. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. today, funeral home. Memorials to Hospice of Nebraska or charity of choice.
