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Muir -- Wilma E., 88, Santa Ana, Calif., formerly of Milford, widow of Robert, died June 6, 2002.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today; one hour before services Saturday, funeral home. Memorials to Alzheimer's Association.
Netley -- Kristen Kay, 13, Omaha, died Sunday (6/9/2002) at University Hospital following a lifelong battle with chronic lung disease.
Graveside service: 11 a.m. today, Memorial Park cemetery, Sioux City, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, memorials to PTI Nebraska (Parent Training and Information for Families of Children with Disabilities) or to Westside Foundation-Kristen Netley Fund (in association with Westside Community Schools). Heafey-Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler West Center Chapel, 7805 W. Center Road, Omaha.
Owen -- Clifford William "Bill," 93, Superior, died Tuesday (6/11/2002). Retired Englewood (Colo.) Water Department. Former resident, Lovewell, Kan., and Hardy.
Survivors: wife, Charith; daughter, Irene Cherry, Grand Junction, Colo.; sister, Betty Martin, Lakewood, Colo.; stepsons, Bruce and Marty Garrels; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews.
Memorial Services: 3 p.m. Saturday, Centennial Lutheran Church, Superior. Evergreen cemetery, Superior. Williams Funeral Home, Superior.
Pedersen -- Wilma Mae, 84, Lincoln, died Monday (6/10/2002).
Services: 1 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: today, 9 a.m. until services, funeral home. Memorials to the family.
Riggins -- Chester E., 74, Lincoln, died Sunday (6/9/2002).
Graveside service: 1 p.m. today, Red Cloud cemetery. Memorials to VFW Post No. 4626. Condolences may be e-mailed to contact@roperandsons.com Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.
Rohn -- Robert, 77, Denton, died Wednesday (6/12/2002). Retired carman, Burlington Northern Railroad. Member, Faith United Church of Christ. Former member, Moose Lodge. Enjoyed farming.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Margaret, Lenexa, Kan.; daughter, son-in-law, Patti and Bob Black Jr., Overland Park, Kan.; daughter, Lisa Vilda, Beatrice; grandchildren, Matthew, Andrea Rohn, Mike, Christy Black, Bobby, Sarah, Katie, Tommy Vilda; sisters-in-law, Lydia Rohn, Wyo., Mary Wunder, Lincoln; brother-in-law, spouse, Alec and Lydia Geier, Sacramento, Calif., sister-in-law, spouse, Lillian and Ed Loos, Lincoln; brother-in-law, Bob Geier, Sacramento.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Butherus, Maser & Love Chapel, 4040 A St. The Rev. Matt Geiger. Wyuka cemetery. Memorials: Faith United Church of Christ.
Rohrig -- William A. Jr., 95, Friend, died Sunday (6/9/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Friend United Methodist Church. Visitation: one hour prior to services, church. Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend.
Sell -- Neal R., 68, Seward, died Tuesday (6/11/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. John Lutheran Church, Seward. Memorials to the family's choice. Volzke Mortuary, Seward.
Simpson -- Marie Blanche, 72, Peru, died Wednesday (6/12/2002).
Survivors: husband, Wayne; children, Harlan Krause, Crystal, Minn., John Simpson, Falls City, Randy Simpson, Fairbury, Shawn Simpson, Peru; brothers, Jack Reeves, Terry Reeves, both Peru; sister, Betty Clark, Pawnee City; eight grandchildren; seven stepgrandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Graveside Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Mount Vernon cemetery, Peru. No visitation. Casey-Witzenburg Funeral Chapel, Auburn.
Smith -- Donald E. "Smitty," 57, Ulysses, died Monday (6/10/2002) of cancer.
Services: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Ulysses. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to the Smith family. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Venhaus -- Alice E., 95, Lincoln, died Monday (6/10/2002).
Services: 10 a.m. today, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 6126 Morrill Ave., Lincoln 68507. Memorials to the church. Roper & Sons Funeral Services, 4300 O St.
Barney -- David H., 52, Shickley, died Tuesday (7/30/2002) in Omaha.
Additional survivor: mother, Iola Barney, Shickley.
Services: 10 a.m. today, United Methodist Church, Shickley. Memorials to Shickley United Methodist Church roof fund. Farmer & Son Funeral Home, Geneva.
Beechner -- Mary A., 93, Lincoln, died Thursday (8/1/2002). Born, Tipton, Iowa (2/10/2009) to Charles S. and Bess (Streeter) Aldrich. Homemaker. Graduate, Elmwood High School; University of Nebraska. Member, Kappa Alpha Theta; PEO DL.
Survivors: son, David, Lincoln; daughter, Dorothy B. Mapes, Lincoln; grandchildren, Joan McDole, Catherine Tunink, Jeff Mapes, Andy Mapes, all Norfolk, Nancy Bumann, Ann Blaser, Molly Leffers, all Lincoln, Scott Mapes, Dallas; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Milton P.; brothers, James, Charles, Robert.
Private family services. Memorials to Aldrich Foundation, Elmwood. q
Crabtree -- Raymond Charles, 70, Roca, died Tuesday (7/30/2002) in Roca.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. today; 9-11 a.m. Saturday, funeral home. Memorials to American Heart Association.
Field-Koehler -- Austin J., 7, Lincoln, died Tuesday in St. Joseph, Mo. Born, Lincoln (12/27/94). Member, Okinawan Karate Kare, Maxey Elementary School, Little Greens Track Club. Blue belt in karate. Loved fishing and camping, Little Chiefs Baseball, Capital Soccer Association.
Austin attended karate classes at the Okinawan Karate School in its summer camps and after-school karate program for the last year. In that short time, Austin attended more than 300 classes. His development and dedication were recognized not only by family and friends but also by his teachers. During the summer of 2001, Austin had the opportunity to train with Kaicho Takashi Kinjo, who is recognized by the prime minister of Japan as one of the leading martial artists of this age. Kaicho Takashi Kinjo commented about Austin's dedication and advancement in the study of karate. Kaicho will be visiting Austin's karate school in Lincoln this September, at which time he will present Austin's mother a special recognition, giving Austin an honorary black belt.
Survivors: mother, Erica Koehler, Lincoln; biological father, spouse, Timothy Field and Amanda Greenwood-Field; grandfather, spouse, Mike and Deb Smith; grandmother, spouse, Mike and Jan Anderson; grandmothers, Linda Brown, Sue Field; three half siblings; great-grandparents, William and Lela Smith, Helen Cejka; aunts, uncles, Jill Smith, Stephanie Anderson, Cheryl Koehler, Andrea Koehler, Ray Koehler, Suzy and Drew Thompson. Preceded in death by: father, Thomas Koehler; grandfather, James Field; great-grandfather, Charles Cejka.
Services: 10 a.m. Monday, Berean Church, 6400 S. 70th St. Fairview cemetery. Pallbearers: shihan Tim Snyder, sensei Lee Todd, sempai Micah Snyder, sempai Jason Branker, Khyree Pettiford, sempai Sarah Snyder. Honorary pallbearer: sempai Cody Blocker. Visitation:5-9 p.m. today; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home. Memorials in lieu of flowers to Austin Koehler memorial fund, C/O Erica Koehler, any branch of Wells Fargo Bank.
Harris -- Jennifer Lynn (Eckery), 49, Winston-Salem, N.C., died June 28, 2002. Born Lincoln. Graduated, Southeast High School. Homemaker.
Survivors: husband, Paul; father, Thomas J. Eckery, Lincoln; brother, Steven Eckery, Lincoln; nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by mother, Patricia J. Eckery.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Southview Christian Church, 2040 S. 22ndSt. Cremation. Memorials to the church.
Holst -- Irvin, 83, Odell, died Wednesday (7/31/2002). Born, Herkimer, Kan. Farmer.
Survivors: wife, Lorinda; sons, Larry, Independence, Mo., Dennis, Ron, both Odell; daughters, Judy Krause, Odell, Victoria Barnard, Superior; 22 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sophia Roepke, Marysville, Kan., Clara Donovan, Sonoma, Calif., Selma King, DeWitt, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Bethlehem Lutheran cemetery. Memorials to the church. Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home, Odell.
Holwuttle -- Bernard L., 84, Lincoln, died Tuesday (7/30/2002).
Services: 2 p.m. today, Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 N. 27th St. There will be a reception following interment at 3:30 p.m. today, St. James United Methodist Church, 2400 S. 11th St. (11th and Lake streets).
Inglis -- Harold D., 79, Falls City, widower of Margaret A. Bentley, died Wednesday (7/31/2002). Born, Pawnee City. Operated Inglis Cafe and Chat-N-Nibble Cafe.
Survivors: son, Ronnie Lee, Falls City; daughter, Jeannie Rinne, Pawnee City; brothers, LeRoy, Lincoln, Robert, Beatrice; sister, Dorothy Inglis, Beatrice; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, Chapel of the Dorr & Clark Funeral Home,Falls City. Steele cemetery, Falls City.
Jasa -- Louis J., 84, Omaha, formerly Seward, died Monday (7/29/2002).
Services: 10:30 a.m. today, Friedens United Church of Christ, Seward. Visitation: one hour prior to service, church. Memorials: donor's choice, in care of the family. Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward.
Kolder -- Eugene, 81, rural Lincoln, died Wednesday (7/31/2002). Born, Roca (2/10/21) to Frank and Grace (Conrady) Kolder. Retired rural Lincoln farmer. Assistant leader, Grant Boosters 4-H Club. Member, First Presbyterian Church, Hickman.
Survivors: son, daughter-in-law, Neil and Sherry, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Rogene and Chad Lowery, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouses, Matt and Andrea Kolder, Lincoln, Cori and Scott Cooper, Salt Lake City, Dan Kolder, Omaha, Tim Lowery, Kim Lowery, both Lincoln; brother, sisters-in-law, Warren and Pat Kolder, Roca, Pearl Kolder, Hickman; sisters, brothers-in-law, Janella and Marion Ell, Bennet, Wydella and Delvin Deden, Lincoln. Preceded in death by wife, Mildred; parents; brother, Andrew.
Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. LincolnMemorial Park. Visitation: Family will greet friends and relatives: 6-8 p.m. today, funeral home. Pallbearers: Jerry Placzek, Dan Gushard, Richard Hosek, Russell Egger, Rodney Ell, Denny Egger. Honorary pallbearers: Merlyn Egger, Eldo Egger, Harold Egger, Delvin Deden, Marion Ell, Warren Kolder. Memorials to First Presbyterian Church, Hickman, Southern Heights Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, BryanLGH Hospice.
Kracman -- Michael J., 52, Hutchinson, Kan., formerly Lincoln, died Sunday (7/28/2002) at home.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Elliott Mortuary, Hutchinson. Memorials to Michael J. Kracman memorial fund in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Malpert -- Julietta Pearl, 93, Johnson, died Wednesday, (7/31/2002) in Auburn.
Survivors: sons, Clifford, San Diego, Norman, Lincoln; one grandchild; four great-grandchildren; one nephew.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Johnson. Visitation:9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Casey-Witzenburg-Hall Mortuary, Johnson.
Milton -- Patrick G. "Buck," 69, Elberta, Ala., died May 29, 2002, in Daphne, Ala., from a two-year battle with cancer. Born, Lincoln (12/4/32). While growing up, loved farming. Attended Havelock School. Graduated, Lincoln Northeast, 1951, where he played football and basketball. Inducted into 1998 Northeast Hall of Fame for football. Avid sports fan.
Life member, past commander, VFW Post 5658, Elberta, Ala. Member, American Legion, Foley, Ala.; Lincoln Naval Air Reserve. Retired after 25 years, master chief, U.S. Navy. Was Honored Veteran of the Year 2000 by VFW Post 5658 in Elberta. Served, South Pole Deep Freeze Operation where a mountain is named after him (Mount Milton). Career counselor on the USS Lexington, Pensacola, Fla. Volunteered and served 41/2 years in Vietnam. Served during Iran crisis. Awards include: Good Conduct Medal 7th Award; National Defense Service Medal 3rd Award; Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon; Antarctica Service Medal; Historical Medal; Purple Heart.
Survivors: sister, "Skip" Tweton, Lincoln; aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends in Lincoln and Alabama. Preceded in death by grandparents; parents; sister, "Mick" Moreland; aunts; uncles; cousins.
Memorial service was held at the VFW in Elberta, Ala. He was laid to rest with family at Fairview cemetery, Lincoln.
Mueller -- Paul W., 92, Pleasant Dale, died Wednesday (7/30/2002) in Ogallala.
Service: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Pleasant Dale. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8:30 p.m. today with family receiving friends, 6:30-8 p.m., Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church.
Nelson -- Geneva M., 69, York, died Thursday (8/1/2002). Born, Muscatine, Iowa. Security Guard, Nebraska Center for Women, 12 years.
Survivors: sons, Eldon, Vaughan, Arnold all York, Donald, Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Carla M. Nelson, York; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; sisters, Marceda Hartman, Irvin, Texas, Susan Witt, Marshalltown, Iowa, Lorraine Fielding, El Segundo, Calif.; nieces and nephews.
Services: Tuesday, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness, York. Time to be announced at a later date. Cremation. No visitation. Memorials to the family. Lewis Funeral Chapel, York.
Osterberg -- Eva C., 81, Kearney, widow of Myron, died Tuesday (7/30/2002). Born, Balcarres, Saskatchewan, Canada. Taught English, art and home economics, Wessington Springs (S.D.) Junior College. Army veteran, World War II.
Survivors: son, Michael, Kearney; daughters, Mary Osterberg, Becky Hilligas, both Kearney, Judy Carver, Bellevue; sisters, Mary Jane Thorne, Brookings, S.D., Corrine DeMent, Elmwood, Ill.; five grandchildren.
Services: 10 a.m. today, Evangelical Free Church, Kearney. Kearney cemetery. Visitation: one hour before services, church. Memorials to church. O'Brien-Straatmann-Apfel Funeral Home, Kearney.
Price -- R. Jean, 85, Cortland, died Wednesday (7/31/2002) inLincoln. Born, on a farm near Cortland (7/22/17). Graduate, Cortland High School, 1935, where he played football. Baptized and confirmed in the Congregational Church of Cortland and later transferred membership to the Methodist Church where he served as a trustee. Member, Cortland United Church. Married Eileen Bailey, May 28, 1947. They lived and farmed on his grandparents' homestead in rural Cortland. In addition to agriculture and dairy farming, he did custom work, corn shelling and was employed by the Firth Coop selling anhydrous at the Cortland plant, 20 years. He was a 4-H Club leader, nine years; served on the Highland Township Board; vice president, Highland cemetery Association. Charter member and member, Cortland Rural Fire Board, 36 years, served as treasurer, 16 years and a volunteer firefighter, 21 years. Enjoyed his family, visiting neighbors and friends, working in his shop, attending senior citizen meetings and especially liked to visit the special health care workers that he met in his later years. He had a great sense of humor and love for others.
Survivors: wife, Eileen, Cortland; sons, daughters-in-law, James R. and Judeen, Firth, Robert J. and Kay, Dunlap, Ill, Ronald L., Cortland; daughters, sons-in-law, Joyce and Steve Hurst, Lincoln, Janet and Scott Denison, Hickman; grandchildren, Rebecca and Sean Speck, Andrea, Julia and Russell Price, Sam and Nathan Price, Tera, Ryan and Lucas Champoux, Jennifer, Kaylin and Karin Dension; sister-in-law, spouse, Maxine and Bob Doolittle, Cortland; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, James R. and Elizabeth Packard Price; sisters, Hazel Jones and Gertrude Ferguson; brothers George and one who died in infancy.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Cortland United Church. The Rev. Kathy Rahorst. Cortland cemetery. Family prayer service: 10:15 a.m. Saturday, church basement. Visitation: until 9:30 p.m. today, Fox Funeral Home; one hour before services, church. Memorials to the church and the Cortland Fire and Rescue Squad with the church memorial committee in charge.
