Alice Sukup Closter
Alice Closter, 89, of Lincoln, formerly of Cortland, died Wednesday, March 31, 2010 in Lincoln. The daughter of Joseph W. and Lucy (Wagner) Sukup, Alice was born Aug. 31, 1920 at their home southwest of Verdigre where her grandfather Wenzel Sukup homesteaded.
Her family moved to Creighton in 1926 and she received her education at St. Ludger's Academy. On Sept. 3, 1941 she married Marvin Closter and they farmed for 17 years near Creighton and Randolph before entering the motel business. They owned motels for 12 years at Randolph, NE, Yukon, OK and Shamrock, TX, then retired to live near Sedona, AZ for 10 years. In 1980 they moved to Cortland. Alice and Marvin were married for 47 years before Marvin died in 1988 from a stroke.
Alice is survived by her daughter, Carole Closter of Lincoln; daughter, BC (Betty) and her husband John Lavelle, of Hickman; son, Robert Closter and his wife, Patty of Manchaca, TX; 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grand children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin; her twin sons, Edward and James; her siblings, Leonard, Paul, Gertrude, Bernard and Philip.
Alice was an artist who found expression in oil painting, china painting and quilting, selling many of her creations. She enjoyed gardening, birdwatching and traveling. Alice always had great enthusiasm for life, thus, continued painting and creating pressed-flower art at Milder Manor, even after suffering a stroke.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Monday, April 5th at St. James Catholic Church in Cortland with Father Leo Seiker officiating. Burial will be in Cortland Cemetery. Visitation with the family (no viewing) will be held Sunday April 4 at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 211 E. 1st, Hickman from 5-7pm with a Rosary following.
In lieu of flowers memorials requested to St. James Catholic Church Building Fund in Cortland.
Dorothy M. Behrends
Dorothy (Dot) Behrends passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Monday, April 27, 2015. She was the third born child to Rose and Leo Clare on November 27, 1921. She grew up in Cortland, NE where she attended school and went on to complete her college education at Peru State College. She attended St. James Catholic Church in Cortland where she played the church organ for many years. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother. Her family was her pride and joy. She loved spending time with her family and hosted many holiday gatherings, sometimes with up to 60 family members.
She will be most remembered for her many years of teaching at Norris School. After retiring, she continued her love for teaching by substitute teaching. She adored her students and even though lessons came first she will be remembered by many of her former students for sharing her jokes, magic tricks, card tricks and stories.
Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn (Lloyd) Otto; son, Gary (Sue) Behrends; son-in-law, Earl Nannen; daughter, Janet Biegert; son, Gerald (Judy) Behrends; eleven grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; many close cousins, nieces & nephews.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Nancy Nannen; sister, Ruth (Wallace) Wunderlich; brother, Keith (Leola) Clare; son-in-law, Steve Biegert.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:00P on Friday, May 1, 2015 at St. Peters Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive, Lincoln 68510. Monsignor John Perkinton will Celebrate. Luncheon to follow services at St. Peter's Church. Interment will be at the St. James Cemetery in Cortland.
Visitation will be 12:00P-8:00P on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln 68510.
A rosary will be said at 7:00 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to the family for further designation.
Michael Egger
Michael “Mike” John Egger, 70, of Martell, NE, died Friday, January 17, 2020 in Firth, NE. He was born on October 15, 1949 in Lincoln, NE to Delbert and Emma (Schramm) Egger. Mike married Patricia Ann Svoboda on July 14, 1973 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in David City, NE. Mike was a retired farmer and a jack-of-all-trades. He was a loving father, husband and friend, who enjoyed the simple things in life. Everyone was considered a neighbor to him in their time of need.
Mike is survived by his wife of 46 years, his children and their spouses, and his grandchildren: Michelle (Dave) Stoller, Morgan (fiancé Connor) and Spencer; John Egger and son Tyler; Jeanette (Chuck) Lupori, CJ, Katie (PK) Duncan, Jacob, Joseph, Madalynne, Noah; Lonny (Erin) Egger, Emma, Richie, Ben; Brent Egger (girlfriend Kelsey); Rhonda (Kyle) Sunken, Braeden, Remy; Bridget (Jeff) Brei and daughter Beatrice; Nathan Egger (girlfriend Alyson) and son Henry; siblings Maureen Coufal, Deb Brown, Matt Egger; mother-in-law Anita Svoboda; many brothers-in-law/sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dan Egger, father-in-law Leander Svoboda, brother-in-law Ken Svoboda, and nephew Tad DeWispelare.
Visitation: Tuesday, January 21, 4-8 pm (family present 5-7 pm), at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, Hickman, NE. Rosary: Wednesday, January 22, at 10 am at St. James Catholic Church, Cortland, NE, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery, Cortland, NE, and a lunch served afterwards at the church. Memorials may be given to the family for later designation. Condolences may be left @ www.bmlfh .com.
Judith A. Elder
Judith A. Elder was called home to God on October 25th 2019 at Gracepoint Assisted Living Facility Tabitha in Lincoln, Nebraska.
She was born March 30, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois Bryon and Velma (Foltz) Denny.
Survived by children Kelley (Elder) Garay and Stuart Garay of Lincoln and Paula (Elder) Hamilton also of Lincoln. She had to 5 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren who are all of Lincoln.
Judith was preceded in death by her husband Philip D. Elder, parents, and a brother Charles E. Denny.
Judith worked her whole life in health care assisting people with scheduling and insurance. She was a devout active member of the Catholic Church involved in many organizations to include but not limited to St Anne PCCW circle, Catholic Daughters, Legion of Mary Auxiliary, Perpetual Adoration, CCD, Sunday School. She also volunteered her time reading to the blind, literacy council, and was a Girl Scout Leader for many years. Even in death Judith continued to give as she was an organ donor for Live on Nebraska.
Memorial Rosary and Mass was held at Cathedral of the Risen Christ Catholic Church, 3500 Sheridan Blvd. in Lincoln at 2:00 p.m. on November 9, 2019. A Cookie and Coffee reception to follow service. A graveside service and internment was at 4:30 p.m. also on Saturday, November 9th at Cortland, Nebraska Catholic Cemetery.
R. Duane Grady
R. Duane Grady, age 85, of Cortland, Lincoln, died Aug. 5, 2014. Member St. James Catholic Church, Cortland. Retired aerospace engineer.
Survived by son, Thad Grady; daughter, Zenda Grady; dogs, Red & Shaky. Preceded by wife, Nelda.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, St. James Catholic Church, Cortland with Fr. Leo Seiker. Burial: St. James Catholic Cemetery, Cortland. Rosary: 10 a.m. Saturday, at the church. Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home.
Dorothy M. Holden
Dorothy M. Holden, 83, longtime Cortland resident, died Friday, March 4, 2011. Born at Crete, Neb on 5/30/1927. Retired Cook from Norris High School.
Survivors: Daughters, Jacqueline Shewey of Cortland, Neb., Patricia Rickman of Gretna, Neb.; sister, Delores Albers of Lincoln, Neb.; six grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, L. P. (Bud) Holden; parents, Henry and Alta Schultz.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Cortland, NE. Rosary will be held prior to the service at 10:30 a.m. Cortland Cemetery, Cortland. Visitation prior to service at the church. Memorials to the family. Condolences: www. aspenaftercare.com. ASPEN Cremation and Burial Service, 4822 Cleveland Ave., Lincoln, NE 68504.
Melody L. Jurgens
Melody L. Jurgens, 63, of Cortland, passed away December 11, 2015.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at St. James Catholic Church in Cortland, NE. Interment will follow in the Cortland Cemetery. Visitation will be 4:00P-8:00P on Monday at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln 68510.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are suggested to Mary's Garden at St. James Catholic Church or Norris Wrestling Club.
Dean L. Krueger
Dean L. Krueger, 76, Firth, died Saturday (10/9/04) in Lincoln.
Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. today, St. James Catholic Church, Cortland. No visitation; cremation. Memorials in care of the family. Kuncl Funeral Home, Crete.
Cecil R. Morris
Cecil R. Morris, 97 of Lincoln died Tuesday, 8/11/15
Former Service Manager of Lincoln Equipment Company
World War II and Korean War Army Air Corp B-17 & B 29 pilot
Member of St. Peter's Catholic Church, and American Legion Post 105 in Hickman
Former volunteer for St. Elizabeth HospiceSurvivors: Sons: John (Kathy), Jim (Lynda) and Jerome (Shirley) all of Lincoln, and Joe (Connie) of York, NE; Daughters: Julie Morris of Scottsdale, AZ, Janet Morris of San Diego, CA, and Jean (Stephen) Elwell of Lincoln; 10 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren; Sisters: Lois Harris of Independence, MO and Enid (Johnny) Bell of Grand Junction, CO; Nieces & Nephews.
Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice, parents, 3 brothers & 1 sister.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Friday, 8/14/15 at St. Peter's Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive
Father Michael Christensen
Rosary: 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street
Burial: Cortland Cemetery
Memorials to church, American Cancer Society or Tabitha Hospice
Visitation after 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at funeral homeLester R. Reed
Lester Rollie Reed, 88, of Cortland, Neb., passed away Friday, July 13, 2012, at Cortland.
He was born Aug. 4, 1923, to Rollie and Alice Reed at Hayes Center, Neb., moving to Colorado in 1927 where Lester was raised.
Lester graduated from Fort Morgan High School in 1943, and then went into the Air Force, serving 3 years during World War II. He was overseas most of the three years.
In September 1956, Lester married Verna Aughinbaugh, and she had 2 children, Robert and Russell. They divorced in 1988. Lester was later married to Shirley Garay. She had 3 children, Debbie, Steuart, and Tom. Shirley passed in 2003. In 2009, Lester married Esther Holle. She has 4 children, Gary, Charlene, Mary, and Danny.
Lester worked for the State of Colorado for 22 years before retiring.
Survivors include wife, Esther; 9 stepchildren; 2 brothers; 31 stepgrandchildren; 32 stepgreat-grandchildren; family and many friends.
Preceded in death by parents; 5 brothers; 2 sisters; 1 stepdaughter; 1 step-great-granddaughter, and 3 infant children.
Memorial service: 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28, at the American Legion Hall, 500 Lincoln Street, Cortland. Burial will take place in the Cortland Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the family. Memorials and personal reflections may be sent online at www.MetcalfFuneralServices .com.
Eunice A. Sullivan
Eunice Arlene (Cacek) Sullivan, 91, passed away with her family by her side at the Brookstone Meadows in Elkhorn on Monday evening, July 3, 2017.
Eunice was born to Charles and Anna (Dvorak) Cacek in Odell, Neb. on August 14, 1925. She grew up during the Great Depression on her parents' farm near Crider, Neb. and attended a country school. In 1942, Eunice graduated from Odell High School. She moved to Beatrice and contributed to the United States' war effort by working at Dempster Industries, which refocused its manufacturing efforts during WWII to produce 90-millimeter anti-aircraft shells. Her job was to inspect each shell.
In 1946, Eunice and Glen "Pat" Sullivan married at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Beatrice. Pat's post-WWII military service took them to Colorado, Wisconsin and Alaska, where Eunice worked at Gull's Plumbing. In the early years of their marriage, the couple suffered the loss of 3 infant children: Frances, Michael and Baby. In 1953, they returned to the Lower 48 and in 1961 they resettled in Beatrice. After the births of Kathy, Dianne and Gary, they purchased a home on 36 acres on the southwest side of Beatrice where they lived until Pat's death in 1996 -- two weeks after Pat and Eunice celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Eunice lived in Beatrice for 50 years. While her children were young, she was a dedicated and multi-talented homemaker. In the late 1970's and until the age of 80, she worked as a grocery store clerk.
Eunice's children were her pride and joy. Several generations have enjoyed her wonderful kolaches, her smile, and her stories of yesteryear. Eunice's faith ran deep and she raised her children to have faith in God. She is loved and greatly missed. The family takes comfort in knowing God has welcomed her with open arms.
Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Jim Thiessen of Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Dianne and Michael Milke of Fairbanks, Alaska; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Marcia Sullivan of Nixa, Mo.; grandchildren, Danielle Parde (Micah), Ryan Mencl, Shea and Logan Sullivan, Shaun and Kyle Milke; step-grandchildren, Jamie (Jason) Jorgensen and Brent (Amber) Thiessen; great-grandchildren, Bryn, Kaeda, and Gavan Parde; as well as step great-grandchildren, Kyler and Ryne Jorgensen, and Kelli and Charlee Thiessen.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at First Presbyterian Church of Beatrice, with Reverend John Duling officiating, followed by lunch at the church and burial at Cortland Cemetery, located on Highway 77. The body will lie in state on Friday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice, with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 p.m. and at the church for one hour preceding the service. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 a.m. on Saturday at the church. In lieu of flowers, Eunice expressed the wish that donations be made to First Presbyterian Church Elevator Fund, with the funeral home in charge. Sign Eunice's online guest book and view her video tribute after it is completed at www.ghchapel. com.
These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.
Harold L. Sullivan
Harold L. Sullivan, 94, of Cortland, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in Lincoln. Harold was born on September 27, 1918. Harold served our country in WWII, was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars & American Legion. He enjoyed golf, bowling, coaching baseball, and was a owner & operator of Sullivan Market in Cortland alongside his wife, Neva, for 34 years.
Harold is survived by his daughters; Judy Espland, Janesville, WI, Connie (Mick) Abbott, Bella Vista, AR; brother, Richard Sullivan, Arizona and 5 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 71+ years, Neva Sullivan; parents, John and Cecilia (Meehan) Sullivan, Brothers; Donald, GlenPat', LeonIke', John L. & son-in-law, David Espland.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am Wednesday (6/5/13) at St James Catholic Church of Cortland, 255 W 1st St, with Fr. Leo Seiker & Mgr. John Perkinton officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday (6/4/13) 9am to 7pm. Neva's family will be present from 6pm to 7pm with the Rosary starting at 7pm at Butherus, Maser & Love FH, 4040 A St., Lincoln. Interment will be held in St. James Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. James Catholic Church, Cortland Museum, American Legion, Villa Marie, & St. Elizabeth Hospice.
The family would like to Thank; St. Elizabeth 5th Floor Nursing Staff, Southlake Village Staff, & Clark Jeary Staff.
Neva M. Sullivan
Neva M. Sullivan, 92, of Cortland, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 in Lincoln. Neva was born on May 16, 1920 in Princeton to Robert & Elva (Rudder) Henderson. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary, loved counted cross-stitching, dominos, golf, bowling, and most of all, working alongside her husband, Harold, at their family owned grocery store, Sullivan's Market, for 34 years.
Neva is survived by her husband, Harold, who she was married to for 71+ years; daughters, Judy Espland, Janesville, Wis., Connie (Mick) Abbott, Bella Vista, Ark.; sister, Erma Schwaninger, Firth; and five grandchildren and 12 Great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Elva (Rudder) Henderson; sisters, Hazel Jackman and Goldie Aden; son-in-law, David Espland.
The Sullivan family wish to thank the St. Elizabeth doctors, nurses, emergency room, and hospice as well as the staff of Clark Jeary Retirement Community and Southlake Village Rehabilitation & Care Center.
Mass of Christian burial: 10:30 am Monday (3/4) at St James Catholic Church of Cortland, 255 W 1st St, with Father Leo Seiker officiating. Visitation: Sunday (3/3) 9 am-7 pm., family present from 6-7 pm, with rosary at 7 pm, Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St., Lincoln. Interment: St. James Catholic Cemetery. Memorials suggested to St. James Catholic Church, Cortland Museum, American Legion Auxiliary, St. Elizabeth Hospice, and Villa Marie. Condolences may be left at www.bmlfh .com.
Timothy James Sullivan
Timothy James Sullivan, 84, retired investment counselor, died on December 31, 2010 in St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands. He has owned a home there for over thirty years. It was there he pursued a love of water activities, learning to scuba dive and sail. Golf was another sport which he enjoyed but never mastered. Friends remembered Tim as "lousy" at golf but a great card player.
Tim is survived by his wife of the last thirteen years, Hilda Poirier Sullivan. For six years they have been snowbirds, splitting residency between St. Croix and Frederick, Maryland. Prior to that Tim lived in N.J. for fifty years, in Whippany for nine years and the balance in Montville, N.J.
Tim was born in Cortland, Neb. in 1926. Soon thereafter, his family moved to Beatrice, Neb. where he spent most of his youth. His parents, Timothy James Sullivan Sr. and Margaret Helen (Nellie) Sullivan predeceased him, as well as his eldest sister Mary Beaty. Surviving Tim are his two sisters, Catharine (Cotton) Lenz and Patricia Clare Sullivan. Tim married his former wife, Charlotte Scott Sullivan in 1949 and they moved to Kansas City, Mo. for a few years and then to N.J. where Charlotte passed on in 1995. Tim is survived by their five children: Patrice Sullivan, Timothy James Sullivan III, both from N.J., Dennis Sullivan and his wife, Renee Cicerchi from N.H., Thomas Sullivan from Virginia and Joseph Sullivan and his wife Dorothy from Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his two step children, both from Maryland, Stephen Poirier and Cheryl Poirier, as well as by seven grandchildren, Michael Bary, Rick Bary, Alexander Poirier, Mitchel Poirier, Diego Morales, Daniel Sperl and Megan Legge.
Tim was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. Afterwards he graduated from the University of Nebraska with a BA in Mathematics and a Master's degree in Economics. His first job was with the Federal Reserve Bank in Kansas City, Mo. After five years he took a job with Prudential Insurance Company in Newark, N.J. as an economist. At that time, Tim also taught statistics at Seton Hall University in N.J. After about five years with Prudential, Tim took a job on Wall Street with Naess & Thomas and became a partner. After Naess & Thomas was sold to a British bank, Tim took a position as an executive V.P. at Arnhold & S. Bleichroeder, and retired from that firm in the 1990's after a forty year career on Wall Street. He still enjoyed his work immensely when he retired but found the daily trip into NYC to be difficult.
For many years he started his day in NYC at the Downtown Athletic Club, swimming a mile before walking on to the office. One of the thrills of Tim's life was presenting the Heisman Trophy award to Michael Rozier, a running back from the University of Nebraska in 1983 at the DAC. Tim was a life long supporter and fan of the University of Nebraska's football team.
In 1985, Tim won the prestigious Silbert Economic Forecast Award presented by Sterling National Bank, which is given to the economist, in a field of over fifty, with the most accurate forecast for the prior three years. Tim displayed his sly wit even in as dry an environment as his interview with Lou Dobbs on Moneyline after receiving the award.
Tim was active with midget football and Little League when his sons were young. He was the chairman of the MUA (Montville Utility Authority) in the mid 1960's. Tim enjoyed a party, loved to dance and tell stories. A Memorial Service will be held on January 20, 2011 at Gentle Winds, St. Croix, U.S.V.I. His stories and wit will be missed there.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m., Monday, January 24, 2011, at the St. James Catholic Church in Cortland, Neb. Fr. Leo Seiker will celebrate. A rosary will be said prior to the service at 10:30 also at the church. Interment will follow in the St. James Cemetery. Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 will handle arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.bmlfh.com. The family would appreciate that any memorial gifts you wish to send go to The Patricia Clare Sullivan Endowed Nursing Scholarship Fund, Mercy Foundation, 411 Laurel St, Suite 3250, Des Moines, IA 50314.
Ruth F. Wunderlich
Ruth Frances (Clare) Wunderlich, 94, Roca/Lincoln, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Ruth was born in rural Princeton, grew up in the Cortland area and lived her married life near Roca. She was wife to a farmer, a homemaker and mother/grandmother extraordinaire. Ruth was an active parishioner of St. James Catholic Church in Cortland and was a dedicated member of Salt Valley Grange No. 413 as well as Capitol City Pomona and Nebraska State Grange organizations.
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Kay, daughter-in-law, Linda, all Roca; daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Kurt Vorheis, Pleasant Hill, CA; 10 grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Behrends; many beloved family including cousins, nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, Leo and Rose Clare; brother, Keith Clare; husband of 62 years, Wallace; son, Clare.
Services: Friday, June 21, 2013 at 1 pm, St. Peter's Catholic Church, 4500 Duxhall Drive, Lincoln, Fr. Michael Christiansen will Celebrate. A light lunch with family after mass, burial following at Cortland Cemetery. Visitation: Thursday, June 20, 2013 noon-9 pm, family present from 6 pm, with Rosary at 7:30 pm at Butherus Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A St., Lincoln. Memorials suggested to St. James Catholic Church, Cortland, or St. Peter's Catholic Church, Lincoln.
Tawny Zach
Tawny Marie Zach, 48, of Cortland, Nebraska, passed away Feb. 9, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was born Sept. 22, 1970 in Aberdeen, Maryland. Her parents are Lyle and Diana (Staberg) Dowding of Bennet. Being a stay-at-home mom, Tawny kept busy raising and spending time with her kids enjoying crafts, going to the zoo, visiting the Children's museum, gathering for Mom's Group, and attending her children's ballgames. Tawny was an avid scrapbooker, enjoyed gardening and canning, and whenever possible, was up for an occasional night out playing Bunco with her friends.
In the community, Tawny was an active member of the St. James Catholic Church in Cortland, where she taught CCD classes and was involved with P.C.C.W. activities. Tawny also volunteered her time helping the Cortland Improvement Association with the various community events that they sponsored throughout the year.
Family members include her husband Ed; children Morgan, Bryce and Lauren Zach; parents, Lyle and Diana Dowding, Bennet; sister Lagena (Kris) Weitzel, North Platte; brother Tyson (Angie) Dowding, Firth.
Rosary will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill Road).
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at St. James Catholic Church, 500 West First St., Cortland, NE.
Memorials to family for future designation.
Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel.
Condolences can be left online at Roperandsons .com.
Larry Zadina
Larry Zadina, 78, entered into eternal rest on April 3, 2020 at his home in Hickman, Nebraska. He was born November 21, 1941 to Edward Zadina and Lillian (Skala) Zadina. They later moved to Wilber, Nebraska where he attended and graduated from Wilber High School. Following graduation, he moved to North Platte, NE and started his career in Fisheries with the Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission. He married Noreen (Broz) on April 20, 1963. In 1969, they moved to Lincoln and continued to work in Fisheries until his retirement in 1998 after serving 39 years with the Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission.
After retirement, he kept busy by working part time with the Brainard Public Schools, served as Butler County Board Supervisor, and was a Past Butler County Commissioner. He loved to fish with the grandkids, spend time with family, play cards or just sit around in conversation with friends and family. He was always the life of the party.
He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a member of the St. Michael Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Noreen Zadina; children, Sherri (Monte) Zysset of Roca, Terri (Terry) Chmelka of Valparaiso, Jolene (Randy) Deinert of Raymond, Kevin (Michele) Zadina of Lincoln, and Janelle (Chris) Benes of Valparaiso; 12 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; sisters Doloris Florian and Doris Maly; sisters in Law Carol Prokop and Norene Broz; and many nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by his parents, brother LaVerne Zadina, brothers in law, Jerome Florian, Milo Florian, Richard Broz and Dave Prokop, and nieces Linda Florian and Brenda Florian.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday June 6 at 10:30 AM at St. Michael Catholic Church (9101 S 78 St) with a rosary that starts at 10:00 AM. The church would like all in attendance to bring their own masks and participate in social distancing.