Cleo Marie Bender age 78 of Lincoln, Nebraska died on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at her home in Lincoln. She was born on July 8, 1934 to Arthur and Marie Schmidt. She was retired from Tabitha where she worked in food services as a Meals on Wheels coordinator.
Cleo is survived by her son and daughter, Charles Bender and Jacqueline Witzki both of Lincoln, granddaughter, Michelle Witzki of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother and sister.
Visitation will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Wyuka Cemetery.
Marvin R. McIntosh, age 83 of Lincoln, died May 14, 2013 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 10th, 1929 in Lincoln to Beecher and Inez (Steele) McIntosh. Marvin was employed at Goodyear for 40 years.
He is survived by his wife, Joann McIntosh of Lincoln; Daughter, Barbara McIntosh of Lincoln; Sons, Mark McIntosh of Shawnee, Oklahoma; Paul McIntosh of Lincoln and Craig McIntosh of Omaha; sister, Marge Chapman of Kalama, Washington. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bob, Wayne and Oral McIntosh; sister, Donna Ohrt; grandson, Russell McIntosh.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at Wyuka Cemetery.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 16, 2013 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and Friday, May 17, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. until service time all at Wyuka Funeral Home.
Memorials to the family for a later designation.
Julia Ellen McMichael age 92 of Lincoln, Nebraska died on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Bickford Cottage in Lincoln. She was born on April 4, 1921 in Seward County Nebraska to Ralph and Teresa A. (Sullivan) Walsh. She married Forrest Ray McMichael on December 4, 1943 in Wichita, Kansas. Julia worked for many years as a Real Estate Broker at Century Realty. She loved dancing, cooking and had a wonderful sense of humor.
Julia is survived by her children: Kathy (Jim) Gordon of Grand Island; Kelly Cidlik of Lincoln; Forrest McMichael II of Laramie, Wyoming; John (Cathy) McMichael of Lincoln; and Peggy McMichael of Lincoln. Grandchildren: Belinda Cook of Lincoln; Jessica (Randall) Sorge of Hastings; Aaron Cidlik, Anna Cidlik both of Lincoln; Andrea McMichael, Christopher McMichael both of Fort Collins, Colorado; Amanda McMichael of Omaha, Kyle McMichael of Lincoln and Lukas (Ann) McMichael of Alexandria, Virginia. Great-grandchildren: Melanie, Parker, Taylor, Natasha, Tea, Jax, Lyric, Giana, Jonathon, Caileigh, Braydan and Paxtyn. Sisters: Bernadine Walsh of Sacramento, California; Bonnie Miller and Betty Anderson of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband on August 22, 2008, sisters, Margaret, LaVern, Evelyn and Darlene.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Nelson Thomas Potter Jr., of Lincoln, September 22, 1939-May 12, 2013.
Born to Nelson and Hazel (Park) Potter, he was raised in Mt. Morris, IL. Graduated summa cum laude from Monmouth College in 1961 with degrees in philosophy and English. In 1961, Nelson was named a Woodrow Wilson Fellow. He received a Ph.D. in philosophy from Johns Hopkins University in 1969. Member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Appointed to the faculty of the University of Nebraska Department of Philosophy in 1965 and chaired the department from 1980-85. From 1974-76, Nelson directed UNL’s Centennial Educational Program. He retired from UNL in 2010 as a professor emeritus. His scholarly areas of specialization were ethics, aesthetics, and Immanuel Kant; he also taught history of philosophy, philosophy of law, and social philosophy. He served as President of the North American Kant Society from 1997-2000.
In addition to his academic career, he served the Nebraska Committee for the Humanities from 1974-79 as a consultant and participating humanist, as a board member from 1979-82, and as chair in 1982. Active in Nebraskans Against the Death Penalty and ACLU Nebraska for many years. President of Lincoln Friends of Chamber Music 1971-1986.
In 1978, Nelson married Kathleen Johnson. Survivors include his wife Kathy and daughter Sophia; brother James (Ann) Potter; nieces Beth Zarring and Jenny Fraser; and cousins Chuck Newburg, Dick Newburg, Paul Park, and Claudia Guenther. Preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Potter.
The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in his name to the ACLU Foundation of Nebraska, 941 ‘O’ Street, Ste. 706 Lincoln, NE 68508; Monmouth College, Department of Development and College Relations, 700 E. Broadway Ave., Monmouth, IL 61462; or Sheldon Friends of Chamber Music, Sheldon Museum of Art, P.O. Box 880300, Lincoln NE 68588. Condolences online at wyuka.com
Memorial service on Saturday, June 22, 2013, 11:00 a.m., Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 O Street, Lincoln, NE.
He will be recognized at the first Sheldon Friends of Chamber Music concert on Sunday, September 29, 2013, 3:00 p.m., Sheldon Museum of Art, 12th & R Streets in Lincoln.
James R. “Jim” Krcmarik, age 77 of Lincoln passed away peacefully at home with his family Thursday, May 9, 2013. He was born June 13, 1935 in Lincoln to Charles and Josephine (Wagner) Krcmarik. Jim served with the Nebraska Army National Guard in the 3667 ordinance battalion. He worked as an electrician with the BNSF railroad and was a member of the IBEW. Jim and Birdie were camp hosts for over 15 years and it was their biggest pastime. He also enjoyed Nascar racing, fishing and horseshoes.
Survivors include his wife Alberda “Birdie”, daughter: Lorie Chrastil, son and daughter-in-law: Mark and Carla Krcmarik, son-in-law: Jim Williams. Grandchildren and spouses: Brandon and Jessica Chrastil, Nate Chrastil, Dave and Stacy Everson, Rob and KellyJo Everson, Chrissa Bonow, Elyse and Austin Weaver, Alex Williams and fiance Tiffinii Eberspacher, Lauren and Jake Ganow, Mason Krcmarik. Great grandchildren: Kaitlyn, Kobe, Robbie, Peytin and Colton. Jim is also survived by his brothers and sisters-in-law: Dave and Evelyn Krcmarik, Don and Beth Krcmarik and Marge Krcmarik. Many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his daughter, Robyn (Krcmarik) Williams, son-in-law: Randy Chrastil, his parents and many brothers and sisters.
Services will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. in the Wyuka funeral home chapel. Private family visitation only. Interment with military honors will be at Wyuka cemetery.
Memorials may be left to the family.
Janet Williams, age 80 of Lincoln, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013 with her family by her side. Born January 17, 1933 in Gothenburg, Nebraska to Kenneth H. and Betty I. (Ostrom) Schriver.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Sandie and Bob Frank of Lincoln; Son, Shawn Williams of Lincoln; Granddaughters, Carly Frank and Abby Frank. Brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Velma Schriver of Gothenburg; Sisters and brothers-in-law, Arita and Mel Wilson of Loveland, Colorado, Carol and Larry Surber of Lincoln, Vicki and Larry Kinnan of Lincoln. Preceded in death by her husband, Jim R. Williams, parents, Brother, Kay Rodney Schriver, Sister and brother-in-law, Betty Ann and Blunder Thomas.
Services will be held on Monday, May 6, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in Wyuka Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in Maxwell, Nebraska at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society.
Doris Aldridge, age 88, of Lincoln, passed away on April 8, 2013. She was born January 29, 1925 in Syracuse, NE.
Doris attended school in Syracuse and college in Lincoln. She worked at Arrow Aircraft Factory in Lincoln during WWII. She married her husband, Clifford (Fort Smith, AR) in 1946. They moved to Fort Worth, Texas in 1947, where Doris was a homemaker, raising their eight children. They returned to Lincoln in 1961. After she was widowed, Doris worked for the Weatherization Program at Lincoln Action for 25 years. Doris enjoyed sitting in her flower garden, reading and watching the wildlife. She loved animals, and doted on her two cats. Doris was feisty, outspoken, and mischievous. She had a sassy sense of humor and loved to laugh; you couldn’t help but laugh with her.
Doris is survived by eight children, Connie Schlegelmilch (Larry), Courtney Aldridge, Cameron Aldridge, Karen Carder (Ralph Cox), Kevin Aldridge (Sally), Kathi Cockrill (Scott), Kerry Aldridge, and Cliff Aldridge (Lisa); 24 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. Doris is preceded in death by her husband Clifford, daughter-in-law Bonnie, granddaughter Celeste, and grandson Kevin Jr.
Celebration of Doris’ life will be held in Mississippi at her son Courtney’s home, and this summer in Lincoln. Notice of the summer celebration will be published in the Celebrate Life section of the Lincoln Journal Star.
Parale “Pat” Elizabeth Williams age 82 of Lincoln, Nebraska died on Friday, April 5, 2013 at Southlake Village. She was born on May 31, 1930 in Beatrice, Nebraska to James H. and Clyda (Smith) Smith. Pat married Ronald D. Williams on August 26, 1946 in Marysville, Kansas. She worked at Elgin Watch Company in quality control, Williams Cleaners and Madonna for 12 years in food service. She was active in her church and with Meals on Wheels.
Pat is survived by her daughter, Linda and Marv Conaway of Lincoln; sons, Ronald L. Williams and Robert A. Williams both of Lincoln; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother, James W. and Norma Smith of Manteca, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Ronald.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Southlake Village Chapel.
Private family interment will be in Fairview Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Capital City Humane Society.
JoAnn C. Bertrand age 81 of Lincoln, Nebraska died on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at BryanLGH East. She was born on August 31, 1931 in Octavia, Iowa to Harold and Mary (Turner) Channel. JoAnn was a registered nurse and retired from Bryan Hospital.
JoAnn is survived by her daughters, Sheryl and James Park of Lincoln; Susan and Michael Bertrand-Martin of Omaha; Mary Jo and Al Stephens of LaVista; sons, Arvard and Roberta Bertrand of Palmer Lake, CO; Jeffrey Bertrand of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; brother, Gary and Bonnie Channel of Portland, OR. She was preceded in death by her parents, 1 sister and 3 brothers.
Cremation, no visitation.
A memorial service is pending.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Gary Dean Palmer age 72 of Lincoln, Nebraska died on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at the VA Hospital in Omaha. He was born on July 20, 1940 at Pine Ridge, South Dakota to Guy Tug and Josephine (Dixon) Palmer. He served in the US Army from 1963 to 1965. He worked construction for most of his life.
Gary is survived by his friend, Ruth Palmer of Lincoln; daughter, Jacilyn and David Allen of Lincoln; daughter, Janet Palmer of Lincoln; son, Jason Palmer and Elizabeth of Grand Island; 8 grandchildren, Josephine, Jorden, Austin, Jason Jr., Jadeyn, David Jr., Jeralyn, Jemma; sister, Hope Fankhauser of Gordon; sister, Sheryl Musfelt of Gordon. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home.
The funeral service will be held on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home.
Burial with military honors will be in Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
