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DECEASED CLASSMATES



Arthur Anderson
1947 - 2009

 























"The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten."
--Jewish saying

























"Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and
therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
--John Dunne










































"The only truly dead are those who have been forgotten."
--Jewish saying

























"Any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; and
therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee."
--John Dunne





























Ron Behrens

 

Dave Branstrom
1947 - 1966

 

Robert Bretta
May 6, 1947 - May 8, 1993

 

Dennis Bundy
1947 - 2000

Dennis Dale Bundy, 53, Lincoln, died Friday (9/29/00). Born (6/19/47), Lincoln, to Lewis and Blanche (Smith). Field resource specialist, Peoples Natural Gas. Member: Bethany Christian Church; VFW Post 131. Survivors: wife, Sandy; son, Jeffrey, Lincoln; daughter, Christine, Lincoln; brothers, sister-in-law, Donald and Glendora, Kenneth, all Lincoln; nieces; nephews; aunts; uncles. Preceded in death by parents. Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, church, 1645 N. Cotner Blvd. Pastor Daryl Lauber.

Kathy Copas
1947 - 2003

Kathleen S. Copas, 56, Lincoln, died Wednesday (6/18/03). Statistician, state Department of Labor, research analyst and former teacher of junior and senior high schools. Graduate, Lincoln Northeast High School. B.S. in education and math from Peru State College; M.A. in public administration from Ohio University. Member, Capitol City Christian Church, Lincoln Quilt Guild. University of Nebraska at Omaha Football Beef Club. Former board of directors, Labor Department Credit Union. Survivors: brother, Donald, Sioux City, Iowa; nieces, Alysa Lanning Haack, Lincoln, Kyndra Copas, Sioux City; nephews, Nick, Tony Copas, both Sioux City. Preceded in death by parents, Orval and Ada Copas.

Susan Dahl
Nov 21, 1947 - Feb 1, 1995

 

Carolyn (Ewing) Jones
1947 - 2004

Carolyn Sue Jones, 57, Lincoln, died Wednesday (7/7/04). Born, Phoenix, Ariz. (4/23/47), to Warren and Mary M. (Borer) Ewing. Member: St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Taught catechism at St. Patrick's School, loved ceramics, outdoors. Graduate, Northeast High School, 1965. Survivors: son, David, Lincoln; daughter, fiancee, Kimberlee Jones and Tim Mellen, both Lincoln; mother, Mary M. Ewing, Lincoln; mother-in-law, Jackie Jones, Lincoln; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by: husband, Gary "Casey" Jones; father, Warren Ewing.

Denise DeVere
Apr 2, 1947 - May 8, 2009

Denise J. DeVere 62, Lincoln, died Friday (5/8/09). Born April 2, 1947 in Lincoln to Verdun and Vera Mae (Franson) DeVere. Graduated in 1965 from Lincoln Northeast High School.
Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Stephen Jr. and Kathy Exon, Lincoln; daughter, Heather Eurek, Omaha; brother, Steve DeVere, Arkansas; grandchildren: Sheridan, Grant and Bell Eurek; Delaney and Stephen III Exon; nephews, Ace and Andrew DeVere, Arkansas; aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by her parents.

Richard Durfee
 

 

Gina Eckert

 

Carolyn (Ewing) Jones
1947 - 2004

Carolyn Sue Jones, 57, Lincoln, died Wednesday (7/7/04). Born, Phoenix, Ariz. (4/23/47), to Warren and Mary M. (Borer) Ewing. Member: St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Taught catechism at St. Patrick's School, loved ceramics, outdoors. Graduate, Northeast High School, 1965. Survivors: son, David, Lincoln; daughter, fiancee, Kimberlee Jones and Tim Mellen, both Lincoln; mother, Mary M. Ewing, Lincoln; mother-in-law, Jackie Jones, Lincoln; nieces; nephews. Preceded in death by: husband, Gary "Casey" Jones; father, Warren Ewing.

Charles Fleming

 

Larry Fontaine
1946 - 1966

 

Tom Friesen
1947 - 2006

 

Bob Fulton
1946 - 1998

Robert William Fulton, 51, Lincoln, died Wednesday (4/29/98). Employed, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. After his father died, ran Bob's Market until 1970. Member, Goodyear Retirement Club. Lincoln Northeast High School alumni. Avid fisherman, pool player. Survivors: wife, Maryellen; sons, daughter-in-law, Ryan Fulton, Nic Fulton, both Lincoln, Paul and Carolyn Remmenga, Colorado Springs, Colo.; daughters, Dawn Remmenga, Tammy Remmenga, both Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Vicki and Bob Wright, Lincoln; father-in-law, spouse, Bud and Charlotte Hudson, Lincoln; grandchildren, Dustin, Amanda, Kevin, Chelsea; nieces; nephews.

Thomas Hempel
1947 - 1969

 

Judy (Hester) Capps
1947 - 2003

Judy A. Capps, 56, Lincoln, died Thursday (10/23/03). Survivors: husband, Dennis; son, daughter-in-law, Richard and Rochelle, Lincoln; daughters, son-in-law, Denise and Kirk Drake, Rene Capps, all Lincoln; grandchildren, Zachary, Chelsea, and Dillon Capps, Taylor Drake; mother, Alta Hester, Lincoln; sisters, Tracy Walton, Waverly, Nancy Marsh, Debbie Chrisp, both Lincoln; many nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by father, Burgess Hester.

Becki (Heilman) Griffeth
1947 - 2007

Rebecca Louise "Becki" "Bubbe" Griffeth, 59, Lincoln, died Thursday (5/10/07). Born to Robert "Jack" and LaVetta Heilman on July 27, 1947, in Lincoln. Former driver's license clerk and library assistant. Attended dental assistant school. Member: Faith Bible Church; Lincoln Northeast High School Class of 1965 Reunion Committee. Survivors: daughters, son-in-law, Heidi and Greg Weinert, Jillaina Griffeth, all of Lincoln; grandchildren, Malcolm, Cambria and Tristan Weinert, Lincoln; sisters, brother-in-law, Mary "Susie" Donaldson, Joyce and Robert Gerken, all of Lincoln, nieces, Lori Donaldson, Ana Donaldson, both of Lincoln; nephew, spouse, Jay and Sara Donaldson, Lincoln; former spouse and father of the children, Gary Griffeth, Lincoln; mother-in-law, Vernice Griffeth, Beatrice. Preceded in death by her parents.

Alberta (Johnson) Arruda
1946 - 2008

Alberta "Bert" Johnson Arruda 61, Lincoln, died Sunday (6/1/08) in Wiggins, Colo. She was born on December 10, 1946 in Havre de Grace, Md. to Glenn A. Johnson and Alvina Johnson Eggerling. She was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln Northeast High School and the University of Nebraska Lincoln, where she earned academic honors. She worked as an adjudications officer at the Nebraska Service Center in Lincoln.

Thomas Judkins
1947 - 1997

Thomas M. Judkins, 50, Butte, formerly Lawton, died Saturday (11/15/97). Services: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Community Presbyterian Church, Lawton. Danish Cemetery, near Lincoln. Second services: 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. Visitation: Tuesday, 5-7 p.m., church; Wednesday, 5-8 p.m., Ropers & Sons Mortuary. Christy, Smith & Hockenberry Funeral Home, Sioux City, Iowa.

Margaret "Margie" Kane
1947 - 1997

Margaret "Margie" Kane, 50, Germantown, Md., died Jan. 24. Born, rural Lancaster County farm (1/17/47). Moved to Lincoln as young child. Attended one year of grade school, England. Graduate, Lincoln Northeast High School; University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Did graduate studies in community and regional planning. Employed, Aspen Systems Corp., Washington, D.C. Former employee, Nebraska Democratic Party (1969-76); Census Bureau (1980). Survivors: husband, Shyh-Te Peng; son, Suha D. Peng; father, John R. Kane, Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Kathleen Kane, Elizabeth Parmele, Mary and Jack Abbott, all Lincoln, Christine and David Finn, Des Moines, Iowa; nephew, John, Des Moines. Preceded in death by mother, Frances Emberton Kane.

Bruce Kempkes
Jan 5, 1947- Jul 1, 1979

 

Marjory (Cookson) Klein

Marjory Wolfe Klein, 55, Lincoln, died Tuesday (10/8/02). Born, Beatrice (1/26/47) to Warren and Eleanor Cookson. Greeter, Sam’s Club. Member, Eastridge Presbyterian Church; Capital City Christian, charter member; Boy Scouts of America; Venture Crew 316, co-adviser; Girl Scouts of America; Lincoln Rose Society; merit badge counselor. Survivors: husband, Ivan; son, fiancé, Robert Wolfe and Kendra Lider-Johnson, Cambridge; daughter, Carrie A. Wolfe, Lincoln; mother, Elnor Cookson, Lincoln; brothers, Orley Cookson, David Cookson, both Lincoln, Alva Cookson, Hastings; sister, Nancy Cookson, Lincoln; aunt, Violet Schreiber, Norfolk. Preceded in death by father, Warren Cookson.

Dennis Knudtson
1946 - 2004

Dennis Knudtson, 58, Florissant, Colo., died Thursday (10/28/04) in Houston. Born, Lincoln (8/6/46). Survivors: daughter, Rori Knudtson, Denver; sons, daughter-in-law, Ryan and Traci, Raleigh, N.C., Rustin, Boulder, Colo.; grandsons, Curran Knudtson, Denver, Carter Knudtson, Raleigh; brother, sister-in-law, James and Joan, Omaha; nieces; and nephews. Preceded in death by brother, Chuck.

Jan Krejci
1947 - 1966

 

Jeanette (Lahodny) Sklenicka
Nov 10, 1946 - Apr 24, 2006

Jeanette Sklenicka, 59, Lincoln, died Monday (4/24/06). Born to Leon and Marjorie (Blecha) Lahodny on Nov. 10, 1946, in Belleville, Kan. Retired from Goodyear after 36 years of service. Lifetime member: DAV, American Legion, and VFW Auxiliary. Avid bowler, shuffleboard player.

James Loudenback

 

Jay Marlow
1946 - 2001

Marlow -- Jay L., 54, Tucson, Ariz., died Sunday (3/4/01). Graduate, Lincoln Northeast High School.

Survivors: wife, Beverly Wilcox Marlow; sons, Todd, Bradley; seven grandchildren; father, Warren "Jack"; brother, Marcus, Darrell.

Richard Mason
1947 - 1996

Mason - Richard T., 48, Orlando, Fla., formerly Lincoln, died Friday (10/25/96). Born, Washington, D.C. Vietnam Army veteran. Computer analyst. Graduate, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Member, First Baptist Church, Windermere, Fla. Survivors: wife, Janet; daughter, Kathy, home; son, Christian, home; brothers, Allan Schoenfeld, Omaha, Thomas Mason, Staten Island, N.Y.; stepfather, mother, James and Lillian Warner, Lincoln; father-in-law, mother-in-law, Larry and Isabelle Gassman, Lincoln; nieces and nephews.

John McCarthy
1947 - 1989

 

David Milhollan

 

Dennis Murphy

 

Larry Nance
1947 - 2002

 

Glen Orthengren
1947 - 2008

Glenn E. Orthengren 61, Lincoln, died Sunday (4/27/08). Retired Pressman. Lifetime member of NSRA/former member of LASR.
Survivors: son, Toby; daughter, Brandi; grandchildren, Dakota, Taylor, Dyna, Dylan; ex wife/friend, Ruth E. Orthengren; brother, Ivan & family of Texas/Minn. Service time & location: Hot Rod and all vehicles meeting at the Lancaster Event Center parking lot, 4100 N. 84th St. at 2 p.m. on Saturday (5/10/08) for a cruise to Bethlehem Cemetery, 98th & Davey Rd. Family and friends are welcome for a celebration of Glenn's life at the Estate following burial.

Henry Page

 

Eugene R. Peet
1947 - 2005

Eugene R. Peet, 58, Lincoln, died Friday (5/6/05). Born, Lincoln on July 25, 1946. Retired, Goodyear employee. Veteran, U.S. Army. Survivors: wife, Paula; son, Brian Peet, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Terri and Brian Kassebaum, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, LeRoy and Darlene Peet, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Barbara and Elliott Tucker, Lincoln; four grandchildren; mother-in-law, Amanda Stoner, Lincoln. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Donna Peet; father-in-law, Hansell Stoner.

Norman Pleines
May 24, 1947- Jun 15, 1994

 

Richard "Rich" Portman
Jun 7, 1947- Jan 15, 2010

Richard Crary Portman was born June 7, 1947, in Nelson, to Richard Sr. and Berneta (Walburn) Portman. In July 1970, Rich married Chris Williamson and to that union two children were born. In 1984 Rich moved to Columbus to be a recruiter for the Army National Guard. On June 11, 1988, he married Patty (Hladik) Shunk, the woman he adored and cherished for 22 years. In 1994 he retired from the Army National Guard. He then worked in sales until 2004 when he became a self-employed contractor.

Rich loved sharing time with his family and friends, but especially his three grandchildren. He enjoyed boating, fishing and Husker football. Rich’s kindness and incredible smile and laugh will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Michael Raney

 

Emanuel Roth

 

Jane (Handa) Roy

Marilyn Jane Roy, 50, Anaheim, Calif., died Friday (7/25/97). Born, Lincoln. Graduate, Northeast High School; University of Nebraska. Special education teacher, Magnolia Elementary School District. Survivors: husband, James; son, Sean T., Anaheim; mother, Taki Handa, Lincoln; brother, sister-in-law, Jack and Jan Handa, Lincoln; sister, brother-in-law, Christie and Bruce Horswill, Lincoln; one nephew, three nieces, all Lincoln. Preceded in death by father, George; brother, Larry.

Jane died in 1996 after a long course of idiopathic lung disease. She continued to teach even while her energy was slipping away. Everyone who knew Jane knows she was one of the truly good people you meet in life. - Susan (Wolf) Rehm

Linda Schuler

 

Cynthia (Siemering) Nixon
1947 - 2003

Nixon - Cynthia "Cindy" Jo (Siemering), 56, Golden, Colo., died Thursday (7/31/03) at home after a brief bout with cancer. Born, Lincoln. Attorney in private practice. Graduated, Northeast High School.

Survivors: husband of 38 years, Lenny; sons, Cory, Twin Falls, Idaho, Lonny, Denver, Jaimy of Murdock; mother, Meredith Siemering, Lincoln; sister, Penny Roth, Roseland; brothers, Cary Siemering, South Bend, Tony Siemering, Lincoln; six grandchildren; nieces; nephews.

Gary Stava
1947 - 1986

 

Joanne (Taylor) Johnston-Hull
1947 - 2005

Joanne Johnston-Hull, 57, Omaha, died Sunday (2/6/05). Survivors: husband, Galen Hull; daughters, Judi Fountain, Waverly, Julie Leonard, Omaha; grandchildren, Kyle, Emma, Rebecca, Cole and Taylor; brother, Richard Taylor, Grand Junction, Colo.; extended brothers, Bobby Carroll, Lincoln, Larry Carroll, Omaha. Preceded in death by: parents, Harriet and Charles Taylor; maternal mother, Edith Carroll; cousin, Marilyn; three previous husbands.

Connie (Thrasher) Snider
1947 - 2010

Connie R. Snider, 63, died Saturday (4/24/10). Formerly employed at the State of Nebraska Women’s Commission. Loved to garden and sew. Family members include daughter: Danielle Snider; son, daughter-in-law: Brandon and Renee Snider; grandson: Mason Snider; mother, step-father: Leona and Gerald Miller, all of Lincoln; brothers, sisters-in-law: Dr. Tom and Dee Thrasher, Scottsbluff, Wayne R. and Nancee Thrasher, Lincoln; step-brothers: David and Mark Miller, Lincoln; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Rosa and J. F. Gausman; and father, Connally J. Thrasher; uncle Bob Gausman.

Richard "Dick" Weichbrodt
Dec 25, 1946 - Feb 22, 2008

Richard A. "Dick" Weichbrodt 61, Lincoln, died Friday (2/22/08) after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer. Dick was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1946 in Omaha. He attended Westside High School in Omaha and was a 1965 graduate of Lincoln Northeast H.S. He earned an Associates Degree in Commercial Art from Southeast Community College; He was formerly the Art Coordinator for Imperial Outdoor Advertising.

Del Wolfe
Jun 8, 1946 - Dec 26, 2005

Del F. Wolfe, 59, Lincoln, died Monday (12/26/05) after a courageous battle with cancer. Born (6/8/46) to Delbert and Elsie (Mills) Wolfe. Technical salesman for Burden Sales. After graduating from Lincoln Northeast High School, served two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy. Enjoyed playing the guitar, golfing and bicycling.

Delores Woodhull

 

Gloria (Dunbar) Zuelow
1947 - 1989

Gloria Kay Zuelow (Dunbar) died Sunday Oct 29 at her home after a long illness. Mrs Zuelow was born Aug 12, 1948 in Lincoln to Robert and Nadine Beezley Dunbar and graduated from Northeast. She received her bachelor of science degree in elementary education from the University of Nebraska and did graduate work at Kearney State College.

She married Terry Zuelow on June 1, 1971. She taught at Central City and Cozad. She worked from 1974-80 in an independent paint contracting business in Grand Island. She also worked from 1975-1983 at Miller and Paine. In 1986 she established the Sunshine Cleaning Company and in March of 1987 until her death she was a sales associate at Appleby's.

She is survived by two children, Kara and Ryan, both at home, her mother Nadine Dunbar and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her father.

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