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LincoLn JournaL Star Tuesday, January 8, 2019 A4 00 1 OBITUARIES INDEX Conway, Gwen M. Gill, Kevin Lincoln Grubaugh, Terry L. Hartshorn, Gary douglas Lincoln Jurgens, ronald G. Lincoln Kellogg, doretta M. ashland Kriz, ernest C.

Lincoln Martin, Connie J. Lincoln McConnell, Campbell r. Lincoln McCord, Francis Lee Monteforte, Joseph C. Packett, Frances Irene (Brown) Lincoln Powell, Phillip sr. Saltzman, roland e.

Geneva Sedlacek, Fidelis a. Prague Schowalter, Willie u. III Lincoln Sommerhalder, delphin Louis Stern, Brenda Kay Svoboda, edward V. Willie U. Schowalter III June 15, 3, 2019 Willie was born June 15, 1977 in Lincoln, and passed away January 3, 2019.

He was a very proud father. He en- joyed working on cars and was recently helping to restore a racecar. He worked as a weld- er and was hoping to make that a lifelong career. Preceded in death by great grandmother, claire Murphey and aunt, Brenda Longman. Survived by wife, tisha Sny- der-Schowalter; children, Wes- ley Schowalter, Haileigh Kap- ke, Elouise Schowalter, Jaxson Snyder, Gabrielle Helms and Mazzii Snyder; parents, Willard Jr.

and Patti Schowal- ter; sisters, Sarah (Pat) Behm and rachel Lawrence; grand- parents, Willard Sr. and Jackie Schowalter; uncle, John Schow- alter; cousins, Brett and nathaniel Longman and many nieces and nephews. Memorials suggested to the family for later designation Memorial Service Friday, January 11, 2019 at 3:00 p.m., Lin- coln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. condo- Terry L.

Grubaugh July 4, 24, 2018 terry Grubaugh was born July 04, 1947 to robert and Ev- elyn (Powell) Grubaugh in David city. He graduated from Da- vid city High School in 1965 and went on to the university of nebraska and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering. ter- ry lived all over the u.S. He retired to David city and enjoyed his time visiting with friends, playing golf and taking his fur- ry babies for long runs. terry is survived by his nephew, Jason Grubaugh of Eagle, two aunts, Doris Stoll and Marjorie Grubaugh, both of David city, and a host of cousins and friends.

a family inurnment and gathering will be at a later date. Memorials to the fami- ly for later designation. Ronald G. Jurgens May 13, 3, 2019 ronald G. Jurgens, age 71 of Lincoln passed away at his home on January 3, 2019.

He was born on May 13, 1947 in odell to Henry and clara (theye) Jurgens. ron was a 1965 graduate of Barneston High School and then attended Barber School. He was self employed as a bar- ber for several years and then was a car detail parts supplier. on april 20, 1968, he was unit- ed in marriage to cheryl Viets. He was a member of capital city christian church in Lincoln and a past member of imman- uel (Stateline) Lutheran church in rural Wymore.

ron played drums for his band the unknowns and enjoyed hunting, fish- ing, working outside, and watching and playing baseball. ron is survived by his wife of 51 years, cheryl of Lincoln; son, cory Jurgens of Lincoln; sister, Mary Beth acree and hus- band, Bill of topeka, several nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., thursday, Jan- uary 10, at the immanuel (Stateline) Lutheran church with John Snyder officiating. Burial will be at the Liberty cemetery.

Viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore on Wednesday, and at the church one hour prior to the service thursday. a memorial has been established to the family for a char- itable donation to be made in name at a later date with the funeral home in charge. Sign online register book at www.ghchapel.com. these services have been entrusted to the Laughlin-Hoevet Funeral Home in Wymore.

Roland E. Saltzman July 8 6, 2018 roland E. Saltzman age 87 Geneva, formerly of Shickley, passed away on January 6, 2019 in Geneva. Born to Ben- jamin Gertrude Schweitzer Saltzman on July 31, 1931 at Shickley. Survivors include wife, Leo- na Saltzman, Geneva; son: ro- land Gene Lynette Jamestown, daughters: Linda Wesley Hochstetler, Shickley, Jenny Scott Eichel- berger brothers: Don Swartzendruber, Henderson, Darreld rhonda Saltzman, Shickley, Gary Donna Saltz- man, Shickley, aubrey Glenda Saltzman, Lincoln, sisters, Barbara Larry Eichelberger, Geneva, Mattie Don Kuhns, Lebanon, 8 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services 10:30 a.m., thursday, Salem Menno- nite church, Shickley. Visitation Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family greeting friends from p.m. Farmer Son Funeral Home in Geneva.

Graveside services at Salem cemetery, Shickley. Memorials to Salem Mennonite church. online condolences may be left at www.farmerand- sonfuneralhome.com Kevin Gill December 21, 26, 2018 Kevin Gill, age 42 of Lincoln, passed away on December 26, 2018. Visitation: p.m. Wednesday, January 9, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m.

with a rosa- ry following at Funeral Home, Seward. Mass of christian Burial: 11 a.m. thurs- day, January 10, St. Vincent de Paul catholic church with Mon- signor robert tucker celebrat- ing Mass. Graveside and interment at a later date.

Memorials to the Gill family for future designa- tions. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Funeral condolences at www.zabkafuneralhome.com Joseph C. Monteforte Geneva, December 27, 6, 2019 Gwen M. Conway July 2, 1963 January 5, 2019 Frances Irene (Brown) Packett November, 24, 1924-January, 5, 2019 Frances Packett, 94, of Lin- coln, passed away, Saturday, January, 5, 2019, surrounded by loving family and friends. Frances was born in Wewoka, oklahoma to General Marion and catherine Brown and sub- sequently moved to Bern, Kan- sas where she met Virgil Pack- ett from Pawnee city.

Frances and Virgil were wed February 20, 1941 and moved to Lincoln where they raised three children in Have- lock. Frances grew up during the Depression and moved with her family across the southern united States where her father was recognized as putting up the first bale of cotton in San angelo, texas. the quests for a better life lead them to arteisia, new Mexico where she lost her father. Her extended family put their arms around her and her mother and brought them to Missouri. aunt Maude and uncle Jack Mitchell provided a comfort- able home life and instilled those solid and wholesome mid- west values.

as Frances grew to womanhood her mother re- located to Bern, Kansas and a more stable farm life. Frances enjoyed school and music where she performed in various musical vocal groups. She met Virgil, who was play- ing the guitar with his father who played the fiddle at a barn dance in Dubois. their relationship grew and they married in Seneca, Kansas. in a quest for a better life, they moved north to Lincoln, where Virgil began a job working for the chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad.

Early in the marriage Frances gave birth to catherine before Virgil was called to serve in the china-Bur- ma theater during World War ii. Frances endured the long separation during the war where her family circle instilled a remarkable resilience that car- ried her and only strengthened their relationship. Virgil con- tinued with the and their family grew with cheryl and brother Virgil. Frances created a home full of love, joy and fun. She al- ways greeted friends and family with a hug and made every- one feel part of the family.

Her cooking skills were renowned and unmatched as her noodles, pies, cookies and cakes put Havelock on the map. as the children graduated from northeast High School and moved on, Mother focused on her other love, children. She directed her energy to nurture children as a child develop- mental specialist with the Jack Jill Day care center on north cotner Boulevard. She embraced each child with her value set of love and dignity for over 18 years. one of legacy is best char- acterized in her words, as the sense of joy that comes over you when a child hugs you and says how much they love their teacher.

Mother was the consummate hugger! Frances and Virgil expanded their circle of friends when they joined the rolling Huskers camping group made up of Burlington northern retirees. they were country music lov- ers, for sure and traveled to country music festivals where the fresh country air was filled with music. Mother remained active with the church and social groups throughout her life where she always welcomed everyone into her home. Mother never knew a short good bye, and her strength of character and vibrant spirit remained valiant to the end. Fran- ces will always be remembered as a kind gentle lady who ad- dressed everyone with a warm embrace and glowing smile.

one of her gifts and joy was her time as a child care provider with the Jack Jill Day care for 18 years. example to accept and love everyone equally is her hallmark. She was a faithful member of the Havelock united Methodist church (62 years), the Martha Washington chapter 153, or- der of the Eastern Star for 75 years earning the noble title of Worthy Matron. She served as a chapter Marshall in 1945 and in 1958 served as the star point adah, which is a blue point known as the daughter; and rebekahs of which she held various offic- es and positions of leadership. Frances is survived by catherine rolofson ceased) of San antonio, texas; cheryl Dahl (Larry), Lincoln; and Virgil L.

Packett ii (ululani), Las Vegas, nevada. Grand- children curt rolofson, San antonio, texas; amy chapman (Dave), Lincoln; toby Dahl (Sabrina), Lincoln; Kila Packett and Miki Packett, both of Los angeles, california. Great-Grand- children: Jacob, Katie, Joshua, trevor, Kai, Keegan, and Kane. She is preceded in death by her parents, a sister Gladys Brown, brothers Pat Brown and John Picaman, many very close nieces and nephews, as well as her beloved husband Virgil L. Packett (1993).

Viewing will be tuesday, January 8 and family can be greet- ed 5-7 pm; funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Janu- ary 9, provided by roper Sons Funeral Home South Lincoln chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive, Lincoln, nE 68516. internment will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 9, Fairview cemetery af- ter the funeral lunch. consideration for in her honor to Havelock united Methodist church; Scholarship Fund Martha Washing- ton chapter 153, the order of Eastern Star, 4501 Eagle ridge road, Lincoln, nE 68516; and asera May her loving memory be eternal. Delphin Louis Sommerhalder September 21, 22, 2018 Delphin Louis Sommer- halder was born in Pawnee county, September 21, 1926. He graduated from Pawnee city High School where he played football and basketball, serv- ing as captain of both teams as well as baseball.

He also played the lead role in the musical HMS Pinafore as Sir Joseph. Prior to attending the uni- versity of nebraska, he worked at the Bank of Burchard in Burchard. While at the univer- sity, he sang in university Sing- ers and participated in the mu- sical as part of quartet and chorus. He was a member of Delta Sigma Pi, serving as President of the pledge class and later the active chapter. after graduating from the university, he later graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at colorado.

He served as Vice President and trust officer at the national Bank of commerce, now Wells Fargo, in Lincoln. after a period of time, Del received a call inviting him to join ownership in Farmers State Bank in aurora. Del subse- quently took full ownership of the bank and added Bank of Brady in Brady, as well and banks in Maxwell, Broken Bow and Falls city. He also served as chairman of Packers nation- al Bank in omaha. Del always had a passion for improving those bank commu- nities, founding several industrial development corporations, facilitating access to medical care, community services and af- fordable housing.

in recognition of his contributions, Del was made an admiral in the Great navy of the State of nebraska. though growing up in different locations, Del and Joy were baptized, confirmed, and married in united church of christ churches. it was through their respective youth fellowships that they met. their shared love of music was evident in the numerous choirs, quartets and family songfests in which they participated over the years. Del and Joy also recorded various jingles in the late for a local Lincoln radio station.

additionally, Del sang for many weddings and funerals. Del also served as an elder in the Federated church in aurora and Eastridge Presbyteri- an church in Lincoln. in their later years, to enjoy more of their activities, Del and Joy established sec- ond home in Dallas, making it their primary residence in 2016. Del is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joy unger; daugh- ter Jane Wilson and husband, David, of Dallas, texas; son John and wife Joan of Southlake, texas; grandchildren clark and wife, Maggie, Wilson and Matt and wife, Sofie, Wilson of Dal- las, Josh, Sarah and Danny Sommerhalder of Southlake, tex- as. He is additionally survived by numerous nieces and neph- ews.

Del was preceded in death by his parents, oscar and ida Bartels Sommerhalder, sister Evelyn and brother How- ard Sommerhalder. a private family ceremony was held in Dallas on January 6th and Del was laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Dal- las. Memorials can be directed to the american Heart asso- ciation. Del will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him. Brenda Kay Stern Plattsmouth, September 14, 5, 2019 Student loses $3K in scam A 21-year-old college student was scammed out of $3,000 in a fraud perpetrated by a man she met online, a Lincoln po- lice spokeswoman said Monday.

The woman met a man calling himself Frank on Seeking Arrangement, a site that pairs older men or women (known as sugar daddies or mom- mies) with younger peo- ple Officer Angela Sands said. offered to put $3,000 in her bank ac- count, but he deposited $4,500, Sands said. He asked her to reim- burse him through eBay gift cards for the differ- ence, but she know how to do that. Only after she sent him $3,000 via PayPal did she discover the check he had deposited into her ac- count was fraudulent. Please see OBITUARIES, Page A5 1710 S.

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