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Lincoln Journal Star Wednesday, April 4, 2007 OBITUARIES 4B land, formerly Friend, widow of Er-win, passed away Monday (4207) in Lincoln. Born near Friend. Survivors: daughter, Mary Hess-er, Cortland; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; sister, Margaret Rasmussen, Friend; nieces; nephews. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Cortland United Church, Cortland.

Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation: 2-9 p.m. today, Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel, Beatrice; 9:30 a.m. Thursday, church. Family prayer service: 1 0: 1 5 a.m.

Thursday, church. Memorials: Make-A-Wish Foundation with Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in charge. Hilda (Rathbun) Strope Beatrice Hilda (Rathbun) Strope, 83, Beatrice, died Wednesday (32807). Memorial service: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 St.

Cremation; no visitation. Memorials: family. Condolences: www.wyuka.com. Pearl Emma (Fleischman) Stubbendick Ardis (Bassett) Roth Deshler Ardis (Bassett) Roth, 80, Deshler, departed this life Saturday (33107) in her home in Deshler surrounded by her family, after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. Funeral services: 10 a.m.

today, United Methodist Church, Callaway. Memorials: American Cancer Society, Tabitha Hospice, 522 Grant York, NE 68467; Peace Lutheran Church, 535 Third Deshler, NE 68340. Arnold Funeral Home, Arnold. Lester W. Schulz Seward Lester W.

Schulz, 70, Seward, passed away Saturday (33107). Services: 2 p.m. today, Wood-Zabka Funeral Home, Seward. Memorials: donor's choice co family. Condolences: www.wood zabka.com.

DMary Silvey Lincoln Mary Silvey, 81, Lincoln, passed away Friday (33007). Services: 11:30 a.m. today, Wyu-ka Funeral Home, 3600 St. Cremation; no visitation. Memorials: Humane Society.

Ivan Dean Slosson Lincoln OBITUARY INDEX Anderson, Richard E. 'Andy' Edinburg, Texas, formerly Lincoln Becker, Natalie Lincoln Behrens, Gladys Lincoln Benck, Maxine Ellen Fremont Churchill, Megan E. "Meggy May" Lincoln Coffey, Ray W. Hickman Cox, Francis L. Nashville, Tenn.

Fiala, Eleanor Helen Lincoln Loofe, Leora A Lincoln Masek, Donald Lincoln Mathews, Ronald Lincoln Meyer, Margaret Lincoln Murphey, Wesley A. Jr. Wagner, S.D., formerly Lincoln Nordquist, William A Missoula, Mont, formerly Lincoln Peter, Richard Lee "Dick" Waverly Plurnmer, Donald I. Friend Roth, Ardis L. (Bassett) Deshler Schub, Lester W.

Seward Sllvey, Mary Lincoln Sktsson, Ivan Dean Lincoln Spicha, Bogumil Lincoln Starr, Shirley Fairmont Steffens, Winifred "Winnie" Mae (Wood) Joseph, formerly Lincoln Steffensen, Gertrude L. Cortland, formerly Friend Strope, Hilda (Rathbun) Beatrice Stubbendick, Pearl Emma (Fleischman)!) Elmwood Sullivan, John Joseph "Jay" Clay Center Tarkington, Averyl B. Lincoln, formerly Oxford TenHulzen, Beverly J. Louisburg, formerly Firth TumWIn, Hazel Mae (Shaw) Firth, formerly Lincoln Williams, Velma Lincoln, formerly Smith Center, Kan. The Journal Star runs a free one-time edited notice of any death.

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was always his experience in the great outdoors. He was a lifetime member of the Lincoln Prairie Bowmen Archery Club, a member of the Nebraska Bowhunters Association and the Nebraska Sportsmen's Foundation. Bog is survived by: wife Janice Spicha, Lincoln; daughter, spouse, Laura and Matt Kortum, Lincoln; twin sons, Ty Spicha and Ian Spicha, Lincoln; stepson, spouse, Tim and Megan Cindric, Mooresville, N.C.; stepdaughter, Teri Cindric, Nashville, grandsons, Matthew, Ryne and Reese Kortum, Lincoln; step-grandsons, Tanner and Austin Cindric, Mooresville, N.C.; sister, Ja-nine Koch, Lincoln; brother, spouse, Zygmunt and Dorothy Spicha, Lincoln; brother, George Spicha, Lincoln; sisters, spouses, Barbara Wright, Indianapolis, Lucy and Larry Broman, Suzy Spicha, both Lincoln; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by: parents, Stanislaw and Stefania Spicha; sister, Theresa Spicha; brother-in-law, Jack Koch. Mass of Christian burial: 1 1 a.m.

today, North American Martyrs Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Kuffel. Pallbearers: Zygmunt Spicha, George Spicha, Matt Kortum, Matthew Kortum, Steve Woitaszewski, Bruce Johnson, John Owens. Honorary pallbearers: Bill Meier, The Prairie Bowmen Archers.

Memorials, in lieu of flowers: Ty and Ian Spicha Educational Fund at any Lincoln Pinnacle Bank; andor take a kid fishing or hunting. Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Shirley N. Stan-Fairmont Shirley N. Starr, 84, Fairmont, widow of Leo Starr, died Friday (33007) in Fairmont.

Graveside services: 1 p.m. Friday, Exeter Public Cemetery, Exeter. No visitation, cremation. Memorials: Fairview Manor. Farmer Son Funeral Home.

Winifred 'Winnie' Mae (Wood) Steffens St. Joseph, formerly Lincoln Winifred "Winnie" Mae (Wood) Steffens, 90, St. Joseph, formerly Lincoln, died Saturday (33107) in Chicago. Services: 10 am. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S.

14th St. Visitation: until services, funeral home. Memorials: Concordia University, 800 N. Columbia Seward, 68434; donor's choice. Condolences: www.lincolnfh.com.

Gertrude Steffensen Cortland, formerly Friend Gertrude L. Steffensen, 88, Cort Richard Lee 'Dick' Peter Waverly Richard Lee "Dick" Peter, 71, Waverly died Sunday (41 07). Born, Sutton (10635) to Arthur and Marie (Tessman) Peter. Dick worked as a diesel mechanic for Dobson Bros. Construction and was an avid Husker fan.

Survivors: daughter, son-in-law, Michelle and Butch Bade, Lincoln; grandchildren, Alexandria Tvrdy, Shayle, Marian, Chantel Bade, Zachary M. Peter, all Lincoln, Taylen Cameron, Palmyra; brother, sister-in-law, James and Jo Peter, Detroit, sister, Belva Jean Wondra, Waverly; significant other of 27 years, Phyllis Dowding, Waverly. Phyllis' family: daughters, spouse, Gail Prendes, Kim and Stuart Davidson, all Waverly; grandchildren, Austin Prendes, Luke, Dylan, Ashley Davidson, all Waverly. Preceded in death by: son, Mitchell Peter; parents. Services: 3p.m.

Thursday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. Cremation, no visitation. Memorials: in care of family. Condolences: www.

lincolnfh.com. Donald I. Plurnmer Friends Donald I. Plurnmer 84, Friend, died Monday (4207). Born, rural Tekamah (1 11822).

Graduated in 1939 from Tekamah High School. Retired parts man, implement dealerships, Tekamah, Friend and Geneva, LeMars and Webster City, Iowa. Member, United Church or Christ, Friend. Survivors: wife, Lila; daughter, son-in-law, Deb and Kevin Paulsen, all of Friend; sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Iris Plurnmer, Sully, Iowa, Dale and Anita Plurnmer, Omaha; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, June Plurnmer, Emerson, Ruby Hovendick, Sharon and Bryce Hat-ton, all of Blair, Fred and Karlene Pedersen, Herman; several nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by parents; three brothers; three sisters; great-granddaughter.

Services: 10 a.m., Friday, United Church of Christ, Friend. Burial, 3 p.m., Tekamah Cemetery. Visitation: 10 a.m. -9 p.m., Thursday, Iuber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend; one hour before services Friday, church. Memorials to family.

Richard E. "Andy" Anderson Edinburg, Texas, formerly Lincoln Richard E. 'Andy' Anderson, 79, Edinburg, Texas, formerly Lincoln, died Monday (4207). Services are pending. Roper Sons Funeral Services, 4300 St.

Natalie B. Becker Lincolr Natalie B. Becker, 88, Lincoln, beloved wife and companion of William died Sunday (4 1 07). She was born to Alex and Amelia (Emmert) Benzel on Oct. 20, 1918, in Scottsbluff.

Survivors: husband of 62 years, William E. Becker; daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Donald Blake-ley, Henderson, grandchildren, Scott Blakeley, Sarah Blakeley, Henderson, two great-grandchildren; sister, Linda Miller, Waterloo, Iowa. Preceded in death by: parents; three sisters, brother. Celebration of life service: 1 1 a.m. Friday, Indian Hills Community Church, 1000 S.

84th St. Private burial at I jncoln Memorial Park. Memorials: church. Condolences: www.lincolnfh.com. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S.

14th St. Gladys Behrens Lincoln Gladys Behrens, 89, Lincoln, widow of Lloyd died Friday (33007) at Gold Crest Retirement Center, Adams. Memorial services: 1 1:30 a.m. today, Trinity United Methodist Church, 1345 S. 16th St.

Memorials: church; Nebraska Children's Home. Butherus, Maser Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Maxine Ellen Benck Fremont Maxine Ellen Benck, 78, Fremont, died Sunday (4107). Born, Dennison, Iowa. Survivors: husband, Myron Benck, Fremont; daughter, Joyce Koranda.Wahoo; son, Duane Benck, Lincoln; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Chamberlain, Hooper; nieces, nephews, cousins.

Services: 10 a.m. Friday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St. Interment: Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Thursday, funeral home. Memorials in care of the family or to MDS Leukemia Research. Megan E. 'Meggy May Churchill Lincoln Megan E. "Meggy May" Churchill, 15, Lincoln, died Sunday (4107).

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Christ Place, 1 1 1 1 Old Cheney Road. Visitation: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. today, Roper Sons, 4300 St. Memorial: family Security First Bank.

Condolences: www.roperandsons.com. Ray W. Coffey Hickman RayW. Coffey, 81, Hickman, died Tuesday (4307) at home. Services: 10 a.m.

Friday, St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. Visitation: pending. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.

Francis Cox Nashville, Tenn. Francis L. Cox, 85, husband of the late Meda Albrecht, died March 8, 2007, in Nashville, Tenn. Memorial celebration and burial service will be held at date to be announced. Crawford Funeral Home, Antioch, Tenn.

Eleanor Helen Fiala Lincoln Eleanor Helen Fiala, 88, Lincoln, died Saturday (331 07) in Lincoln. Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday, St. John the Apostle Parish, 7601 Vine St. Visitation: with family, 5-8 p.m.

Sunday, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th one hour before services, church. Leora A. Loofe Lincoln Iora A. Loofe, 83, Lincoln, widow of Max, died Friday (33007).

Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Davey. Burial: I Jncoln Memorial Park. Visitation: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

today, with a 7:30 p.m. rosary, Butherus, Maser Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St. Memorials: church. Condolences: www.bmlfh.com. Donald L.

Masek Lincoln Donald L. Masek, 68, Lincoln, died Friday (33007). Additional survivors: stepson, fiancee, Ronald Ederington and Carley Jones; step-granddaughter, Brooklyn Sue Ederington. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.

Cremation; no visitation. Private family interment at a later date. Memorials in lieu of flowers: American I leart Association. (J Ronald Mathews Lincoln Ronald Mathews, 69, Lincoln, died Saturday (33107). Born in Coad (8 1 837) to Clyde and Dorothy Slack) Mathews.

Examiner, stale of Nebraska I district 1 0 Federal I lome lx)an ofTopeka; later working in Lincoln for Union Savings and Iian, Commercial Federal, and Nebraska Savings. For a number of years Ron and his son operated Johnson's Cafe For the Ivan Dean Slosson, 72, Lincoln, died Saturday (33 1 107) at Saint Elizabeth Hospital. Born, Palmyra, Aug. 21,1934. Ivan was a proud U.S.

Navy veteran of the Korean War and an honorary admiral of the Nebraska Navy. He was the owner and mechanic of Deep Rock and Sinclair Gas Stations and retired from Kawasaki after 22 years of service. Ivan loved traveling with family, going to Las Vegas and watching wildlife. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. Survivors: wife, Norah; sons, Dean, Lincoln, Dale, Fremont, Calif; daughter, Denise Kempkes, Lincoln; granddaughter, Danielle Kempkes, Lincoln; stepbrothers, Bob Collier, Ron Collier.

Preceded in death by infant son, Donald; brother. Merlin; parents No services. Cremation; no visitation. Memorials in lieu of flowers: family. Aspen Mortuary 4822 Cleveland Ave.

Condolences: www.aspenaftercare.com. Bogumil Spicha Lincoln Bogumil Spicha 61, Lincoln, died Thursday (32907). On the morning of March 29, Bog harvest ed a big torn turkey with his bow from his turkey blind near Niobrara. That evening, in the same blind, while hunting for another turkey the good Lord took him home when SPICHA Bogs' big, loving heart beat for the last time. Bog was born Jan.

10,1 946, in Diekholzen Germany, to Stanislaw and Stefania Spicha. He immigrated to this country as a child and proudly later fought to defend his new country in the Vietnam War serving as a paratrooper. After retiring from active duty in the U.S. Army he served his country in the in the Army National Guard until his retirement in 1991. Bog was an award-winning rifleman for the Guard.

He worked for Kingery Construction until he took his most recent position as a general mechanic for the United States Post Office. His greatest loves were his God, his family and his countless friends. His passions were hunting and fishing. His trophy animals and fish were many, but to him the trophy Funeral Lincoln, NE 68510 4.B363 wyuka com 4 El Scooter Center FREE delivery We handle all the paperwork through medicare most insurance companies Diabetic supplies and shoes past 20 years he was an analyst for the federal government at the Department of Housing and Urban Development in the Kansas City, office, as well as in Omaha. In 1998, Ron and his family relocated to Virginia where Ron worked at the HUD headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Member: Capitol City Christian Church. Survivors: wife, Kathleen daughters, sons-in-law, Michelle and Timothy Muggy, Lincoln, Ron-da Andrews-Linhardt and Erik Lin-hardt, Gretna, Aubrey Mathews, Lincoln; sons, daughter-in-law, Monte and Barbara Mathews, Brandon, S.D., Ian Mathews, Lincoln; stepchildren, spouse, (Catherine Wood and Aaron Pavelka, Chris Wood, all Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Judy and E. Dean Wolfe, Lincoln, Jan and Don Renzelman, Longmont, grandchildren, Luke, Tyne and Haley Muggy, Shannon, Stephanie and Alex Mathews, Dillon Andrews, Doria and Dayton Linhardt; great- granddaughter, Madalyn Gutzmeyer. Preceded in death by parents. Services: 10 a.m.

Friday, Capitol City Christian Church, 7800 Hol-drege St. Pastor William Thornton. Burial: 3:30 p.m., Cozad City Cemetery. Visitation: 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Roper Sons, 4300 St.

Memorials: Friendship Home; Capitol City Christian Church. Friends in Virginia may honor him through gifts to the ACTSTurning Points Program in Dumfries, Va. Condolences: www.roperandsons.com. Margaret Meyer Lincoln Margaret Meyer, 100, Lincoln, widow of Rudolph, died March 2, 2007, at Rose Brook Care Center in Edgar. Survivors: daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Octie Ham, Michigan, Rudena and Brad Cabrera, Hastings; grandson, Scott Rice; granddaughters, Maisie Romain, Laurie Pierson, Sandra Johnston; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Kathryn Katz, Alabama.

Private family graveside services will be held May 25 at Lincoln Memorial Park, 6700 S. 14th St. Cremation; no visitation. Wesley A. Murphey Jr.

Wagner, S.D., formerly Lincoln Wesley A. Murphey 89, Wagner, S.D., formerly of Lincoln, died Friday (33007) in Sioux Falls, S.D. Services: 12:30 p.m. today, Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th St.

No visitation. Lin- coin Memorial Park. Memorials, in lieu of flowers: family for future designation. Condolences: www. lincolnfli.com William A.

Nordquist Missoula, formerly Lincoln William A. Nordquist, 53, Missoula, fomierly Lincoln, passed away March 27, 2007 in Pol-son, Mont. Cremation has taken place under the direction and care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials: donor's choice.

Condolences: sunsetmissoulafuneralhomes. com; Sunset Memorial Funeral I lome, 7405 Mullan Road, Missoula, MT 59808. Elmwood Pearl Emma (Fleischman) Stubbendick 84, Elmwood, died Monday (4207) peacefully at Waverly Care Center, Waverly. Born on a farm south of Elmwood, STUBBENDICK Sep. 2, 1922, to Otto and Minnie Fleischman.

She married Lawrence Stubbendick on Nov. 28, 1945, in Elmwood. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women Fellowship. She was a member of Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by: husband, Lawrence; sons, Milton and spouse Shirley Stubbendick, Syracuse, Ronald and spouse Sandy Stubbendick, Waverly, Alan Stubbendick, Elmwood, James Stubbendick, Elmwood; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Martha Knox, Edna Borne-meier, Marie Hirst; brothers, Walter and Eldon Fleischman. Preceded in death by: parents; brothers, Elmer and Clarence Fleischman. Services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Elmwood.

Interment: Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation: 1-8 p.m. today, with family 6-8 p.m., Ham-mons Funeral Chapel, Elmwood. Memorials: church or Elmwood American Legion. Condolences: www.hammonsfs.com.

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