Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Wyuka Board of Trustees will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 in the Garden Room of the Wyuka Funeral Home at 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.

AGENDA

Notice is hereby given that the Quarterly Meeting of Wyuka Board of Trustees will take place at 8:35 a.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016 in the Garden Room of the Wyuka Funeral Home at 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, Nebraska.

AGENDA

Shirley A. Hill, 88, lifelong resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 19 at her home.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and good friend to many.  Shirley Mason was born November 25, 1927.  Her parents died at an early age, so Shirley was raised by her loving aunt Grace.  She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1945 where she met the love of her life, Fred Hill.  They married in 1946 and enjoyed every day of their 63 year marriage, until Fred‘s passing in 2009.  They were blessed with five children. Shirley enjoyed staying home to raise her children. She later embarked on a 27-year career at Bryan Medical Center East in the Housekeeping Department, where she was a highly respected supervisor. Shirley loved people and had a genuine interest in everyone’s history and was always eager to learn their “story”.  This formed the basis of numerous friendships she acquired, many of which lasted her lifetime.  She never met a person she didn’t consider a friend. Shirley and Fred lived life to the fullest. They were charter members of Eastridge Presbyterian Church, avid sports fans, loved Kansas City baseball, Cornhusker football, golfing, riding bikes and their fishing and camping trips.  They spent many vacation weeks in their Bahamas paradise, Scotland Cay, with their lifelong friends, Pat and Arnie.  They loved traveling and were always up for any adventure, especially when it involved connecting with family or friends. Shirley loved life and lived it with enthusiasm and gratitude.  She found her greatest joy in her family and loved nothing more than having her house filled with loved ones, activity, and laughter.  Her ever- present optimism was an inspiration for living life to everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fred and her son Ted.  She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mary (Dollie) and Larry Benac of Lincoln, Norm and Terri Hill of DoverFoxcroft, ME, Tom and Susan Hill of Freedom, PA, and Dennis and Michele Hill of Kearney, NE, 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, friend and sister-in-law Mary Jean Sohl, brother-in-law Jerry Hill, and special friends Pat and Arnie, Betsy, and Glenna.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 25, 2016, at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Because Shirley was so compassionate of people in need, her family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations to Lincoln Food Bank, 4840 Doris Bair Circle, Lincoln, NE 68504 or online at lincolnfoodbank.org.

Wyuka Cemetery has an opening for the management position of the Wyuka Stables.  The website address is www.wyukastables.com

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

June Roseland Brott, age 90, of Lincoln passed away Tues. evening March 22, 2016.  She was born in North Platte, Nebraska and was married to Joseph Brott.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Sat., April 2, 2016 at the Rudge Chapel in Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln.  Burial with Graveside Service to follow at Wyuka Cemetery.  Visitation will take place on Friday evening, April 1, at Wyuka Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Loren Shaw Gerischer, age 99, of Roca passed away at home early Fri., March 25, 2016. Loren has stepped into eternity to be united with his many dogs that have kept him company on his life’s journey.

Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Wed., March 30 meeting at Wyuka Funeral Home Chapel, 3600 O St., Lincoln. www.wyuka.com

Cleo Jean Horstman Bender Craigie, 94, of Lincoln Passed away March 29, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 7, 1922, in Lincoln to Rae and Josephine Cameron.  She was best known for her leadership skills and volunteerism which led to a fulfilling life.  She graduated from Teachers College High School in 1939, and completed a year of business education at the Nebraska Business Institute.  The early working years were short term jobs until during WW II she went to work for Radio Station KFOR-KFAB until she married John G. Horstman on May 20, 1943.  He was a soldier boy who was stationed at the Lincoln Air Base until he was sent overseas to the Europe Theater area.  During this time she worked at Ben Simon & Sons.  They raised two sons, Charles Rae and John Jr.  In 1971 after a career of homemaker and mother she went back to work for Kelly and Manpower employment agencies.  After the death of John Sr. in April 1980 she began working for the Norell Employment Agency which led to a position with the Lincoln Area Agency for Aging as a counselor and coordinator for the department of senior employment until 1982.   Cleo married Homer T. Bender from Friend, NE on June 19, 1982 and they shared much happiness together until his death on December 25, 1984. A few years later Cleo married long-time friend Edgar Craigie on December 9, 1989.  They were together throughout the rest of her life.  They shared many interests including the American Legion and Auxiliary and traveled from Arizona where they lived for several years before returning to Lincoln.

It was through the military service of John Sr. she became eligible for membership in the American Legion Auxiliary in March 1946. She called it professional volunteer- one who can never say NO.  Her career with the American Legion Auxiliary drew on her strength as a leader.  She served in many capacities within the organization as an elected officer and program chairmanships.  One office led to another – Unit Historian, Treasurer, Unit President, District 12 President, Secretary-Treasurer, Historian and Parliamentarian.  She served as Girls State election director, Vice President then President for seven years, then advisory board for 10 years.  She also served as Nebraska Department President in 1973-1974.  During her term as President she prepared a speech on Americanism.  A copy was submitted to the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge as an entry for the George Washington Award for Americanism speeches in 1975.  Thirteen speeches were selected to represent the United States and Cleo’s was one of the 13.  Following her term as President, she was elected the National Executive Committee Woman to represent the Nebraska Auxiliary organization and appointed National Security Chairman for the Northwestern Division of seven states.  Cleo also served as a judge for the Oratorical program both in Nebraska and in Arizona where she resided in the winters.  She also served as a judge for the National Regional Oratorical Contest.  Her work didn’t stop there; she was called to assist with the organization of a new Unit in Sun City West, Arizona where she lived.   Cleo is a member of Lancaster Salon #92 8/40.  She served as an elected officer in every capacity including Chapeau.  She also served as Le Secretair-Cassier and Area B Chapeau.

Cleo has been a member of Second Baptist Church in Lincoln for 84 years and sang in the choir for over 30 years. She has always been active in the ladies circles as well as the music programs.  She was known for playing the flute.  When the church celebrated the 125^th Anniversary of the church last year, Cleo served on the anniversary committee.  After all, who else had been around long enough to recall the history of the congregation.

She is also a member of Eastern Star, Daughters of the American Revolution and was active in a musical study group, Musical Forum. Within the community her interest was in promoting the Lincoln Community Concert Association, working on the March of Dimes, Community Chest drives, and promoting some legislative issues.  She was given the honor of becoming an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy on March 18, 1974.  She was a member of the Nebraska Association of Parliamentarians and served as Parliamentarian for several organizations.  She was featured as the Woman of the Year in the local newspaper and received an outstanding citizen award from the Lincoln Bar Association.  For 18 years she played her flute in two concert bands in Arizona.  And over the years she enjoyed water skiing, golfing, card playing, and as a Nebraska Cornhusker football fan and supporter.

She was preceded in death by her husband John G. Horstman in 1980, husband Homer T. Bender in 1984, and her parents. She is survived by her husband Edgar Craigie, her sons and wives Charles and Diane Horstman, and John Jr. and Shirley Horstman of Lincoln.  Grandchildren:  Jeff and Kristy Horstman of Lincoln and their children Kamden and Kasten Horstman, and Pamela and Matt Brigham of Gig Harbor, WA and their son Noah.  She is also survived by step-daughter and husband Eileen and Rick Cubbison of Westminster, CO; step-son and wife Fred and Diane Craigie of Lincoln; step-grandchildren Catie Schrotberger of Lincoln, Mandie Craigie of Chicago, Il, Shelli Reicks of Omaha, and Jenni Russell of Lincoln; step-great-grandchildren Korben and Faye Schrotberger, Hayley and Renae Reicks, and Owen and Devon Russell.  She is also survived by her sister Ramona Hill and her husband Daryl of Lincoln and their children Ruth Wright, Glen Hill, Robert Hill and Leonard Hill, nieces and nephews, cousin Warren Jennings of California, and friends.  Special thanks for hospice friend and caregiver Mark Backencamp, and Pathways to Compassion employees.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 6, at Second Baptist Church, 525 North 58th St., Lincoln.  Burial and Graveside Service in Wyuka Cemetery, 3600 “O” St., Lincoln, to follow at 1:00 p.m.  Visitation with family present will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” St., Lincoln.

Memorials to American Legion Auxiliary Unit #3; or Second Baptist Church.

LCpl. Eben W. Warnke, 19, of Lincoln, NE passed away March 25, 2016 in Camp Pendleton, California.  He was born June 21, 1996 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Todd and Eunah (Jo) Warnke.  Eben attended St. Mary’s School in Lincoln, NE and moved to St. Patrick’s School in McCook, NE.  He graduated high school in 2014 in McCook, NE.  Upon graduation he joined the United States Marine Corps and was assigned to 1^st Combat Engineer Battalion in Camp Pendleton, CA.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Changup Jo and maternal grandmother, Seongsook Yi.

Survivors include his parents, Todd and Eunah Warnke of Olathe, KS; his sister Lea of Olathe, KS; his paternal grandparents Clint and Terry Warnke of Stanton, NE; his uncles Mike Warnke of Stanton, NE, Pat Warnke of Norfolk, NE, Wonyong Jo of Seoul, South Korea; his aunt Tyra Warnke of Lincoln, NE; great great aunt Tena Warnke of Albion, NE; great aunt Audrey Warnke of Ravina, SD; great aunt Kathy Wieland of Stanton, NE; numerous cousins and great cousins of Stanton, NE, Lincoln, NE, Norfolk, VA, Seoul, South Korea, and Marion, IA.

Memorial service will be held in Camp Pendleton, CA., on Friday the 1^st of April.

Rosary and visitation will be at Wyuka Funeral Home in Lincoln, NE on Monday the 4^th of April at 7 pm.  Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, NE on Tuesday the 5^th of April at 10 am.  Burial will be at Wyuka Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in memory of Eben to;

Semper Fi Fund

825 College Blvd, Suite 102

PMB 609

Oceanside, CA 92057

WYUKA BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SPECIAL MEETING

April 12, 2016

8:30 a.m.

AGENDA

Leona “Onie” Katherine LeRiche nee Ostermiller, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, age 99, of Lincoln, passed into God’s hands March 25, 2016, in Sugar Land, Texas. She was a wonderful example of faith, love and strength and she will be dearly missed.  Leona was born January 26, 1917, in Lincoln, to Katherine (Alles) Ostermiller and George Ostermiller. She had three sisters and one brother. Leona graduated from Lincoln High School. She married James C. LeRiche in 1939. They made their home in Lincoln, and were the parents to one beautiful daughter, Kay Ellen.  Leona was employed by Boyden Pharmacy, managed the Dotty Dunn Hat Shop, worked for Gold & Company for 18 years, and served the Municipal Court for 19 years, all in Lincoln.  She became a member of St. Paul United Methodist church in 1934 where she served as a member, and president, of the United Methodist Women’s Group.  Leona was a long time member of the Everett Neighborhood Association and the Mayors Round Table for the Vision Impaired.

She is survived by her brother George Ostermiller and wife Fern Ostermiller, three grandchildren, Kim Trippel Daigle and husband Ritch Daigle of Sugar Land, Texas, Don Trippel Jr. of Haughton, La., David Trippel and wife Kristy Trippel of Haughton, La., four great-grandchildren Conner Daigle, Alex Daigle, Dakota Villard, Tyler Villard, son-in-law Don D. Trippel and wife Kasey Trippel, and many loving nieces, nephews, friends and devoted caregivers at Oyster Creek Manor.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 4, at the Wyuka Chapel, 3600 O Street, Lincoln. Viewing one hour preceding the service.

Her lessons of love and strength will be with us always.

Gottlieb “Scotty” Kaufman,96, passed away April 2, 2016, after losing his battle to leukemia.  Born in Lincoln Oct.14,1919, son of Johann and Christina Kaufman, and one of 8 children. He joined the Army in 1944, where he fought in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton. He returned to Lincoln and married his wife Marty, married 68 years. After briefly working at Henkel & Joyce Hardware, he then worked at State Farm Insurance as an agent for 40 years. He didn’t care for retirement so worked at Sampson Construction as an Insurance Risk Manager, for the next 16 years, retiring at the age of 94. He loved his golf, played often, loved traveling and saw the world.

He was a member of former Zion Congregational Church at 9th&D, AHSGR member, American Legion member, Credit Union Board member, he was also a member of the Sesostris Shrine, Scottish Rite and Masonic Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Marty; daughter Lynne Smith of San Diego; several nieces and nephews, and extended family.

Memorial service 10 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, Westminister Presbyterian Church , 2110 Sheridan Blvd., Lincoln. Reception immediately following service. Military burial Wyuka Cemetery after reception. Cremation, no visitation.

Lillian Marie (Russell) Skoda, 74, of Lincoln, passed away on April 2, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. Lillian lived in Havelock her entire life, attended Northeast High, and she was employed by Garner Industries for 28 years.

Lillian is survived by her daughter, Teresa Knickerbocker of Lincoln; sisters, Jerris (Tony) Shafer of Omaha, Carol (Tony) Blazka of Anchorage, Joyce Smith of Lyons, Neb., and Janice Gillispy of Lincoln; grandchildren, Chris, Amanda, and Billy; three great grandsons; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded by her parents Mildred and Walter Russell; brothers Dale, Gary, and Bill; and former spouse Gabe Skoda.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, April 8, 2016 at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” St., Lincoln. www.wyuka.com

Ralph Martin Olson passed away on March 4, 2016 in Lincoln, NE. Ralph was born to Robert Otto Olson and Josephine Thelma Williams in Burwell, NE on October 28, 1933. As a young man, Ralph served in the Navy as a pilot. He married Janice Carol Hallberg April 3, 1958 after meeting at a dance in college at the University of Nebraska. He graduated from UNL in 1958. Growing up in a large farm family, Ralph learned to build and fix anything, and built the three family homes brick-by-brick, from the ground up. He played sports and trombone in high school and as an adult, taught himself to play guitar and saxophone. Ralph loved travelling, rodeos, dancing with his wife, and flying.

Ralph is survived by his wife Janice and their three children, Terry and Cindy Olson, Pamela Olson, Tamela and Richard Kaufman, and his four granddaughters, Kristin and Kara Olson and Kelsey and Kiera Kaufman. He is also survived by his sisters, Clara Smolik and Helen Wilson.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time on Monday, March 7th.

Interment with military honors will be at Wyuka Cemetery.

Memorials to the Nebraska Heart Association.

Dorothy Eickmeier, 90 died April 5th at home in Beatrice.

Survivors: Linda Schroeder,  Peggy (Barry) Thomson,  John (Karin) Eickmeier,  Beth Engels,  Bonnie Broeker,  11 Grandchildren and 9 Great-grandchildren.

Services – 2:00 April 27th Centenary  United Methodist Church, Beatrice.

Memorials to Children’s Apraxia of Speech Ass. – Team Averie -Dorothy’s great grand daughter   or Beatrice High School Music Depart. in care of Beth Engels

620 N. 7th Beatrice, Ne 683l0.

Everett A. Brauckmuller age 90 of Waverly passed away April 16, 2016.  He was born October 25, 1925 in Waverly to Carl and Harriet Martha (Timm) Brauckmuller.  Everett was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He farmed the family homestead just outside Waverly.

Survivors include his sisters, Opal Finney of Waverly, Eileen and Ron Bayless of Golden City, Missouri.  Step-children, Barbara Williams of Phoenix, Joni Williams of Lincoln and David Williams of Phoenix.  Sister-in-law, Mary Fran Brauckmuller of Waverly.  10 Step grandchildren, 17 step great grandchildren and 2 step great great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Clara; his parents, one brother, one sister and one brother-in-law.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Wyuka Funeral Home.  Interment with military rites will be at Wyuka Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Memorials to Faith Lutheran Church, Lincoln.

Mollie A. Keller age 98, formerly of Lincoln passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 20th in Yellville, Arkansas.  She was born on June 19, 1917 in Bay Port, Michigan.  Mollie was a homemaker and former owner with her husband Victor Keller Sr. of Central Shoe and Hat Shop for many years in Lincoln.

She is survived by her son Victor Keller Jr. and his wife Sandy of Yellville, Arkansas; granddaughter Mollie Roberts and her husband Philip of Lincoln.  Great grandson Mitchell Baade of Phoenix, Arizona and many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Victor Keller Sr. and a son Roger Lee Keller

Graveside interment will be at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Wyuka Cemetery.  Family and friends will gather at Wyuka Funeral Home by 10:15 A.M. on Saturday.

Memorials to the family.

Notice is hereby given that the Special Meeting of Wyuka Board of Trustees will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 in the Garden Room of the Wyuka Funeral Home at 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

AGENDA

Annette Anne Sutton Roth, age 76, died early Thurs. April 21, 2016 at her home surrounded by family.  Annette grew up in Lincoln, until marriage, and then traveled with her husband in the military; she was the mother of five children. Annette also worked as a telephone operator for Lincoln Telephone Company, and was active in the Union.

She is survived by her son, John M. (Teresa) Sutton; daughters, Judith A. (David) Green, Margaret J. (John) Keeler, Karen M. (James) London, and Mariannette Sutton; brothers, Dallas (Thelma) Haynes, Willis (Betty) Haynes, Orval Haynes, Stanley (Janet) Haynes, and Floyd (Cleo) Haynes; sisters, Penny (Don) Bennett, and Icel (Ron) Heaton; 10 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.

There will be a Celebration of Life Service from 12-3:00 pm at Union Manor, 5211 Calvert St., Lincoln on April 30th.  A private family scattering will take place at a later date in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln. Condolence cards to daughter Karen London, 7235 So. Hampton Rd., Lincoln, NE 68506. Online condolences at www.wyuka.com

   James “Jim” D. Byh, age 53, of Lincoln, died suddenly Fri. evening April 22, 2016 at Neb. Heart Institute, surrounded by his family and friends. Jim was a missionary with Assemblies of God/One Hope Africa.  He was born in St. Paul, Minn. to Kenneth and Phyllis (Krantz) Byh on Nov. 4, 1962.

Jim received a degree in mission and theology – but more than that he received a calling and vision from God to reach the unreached areas of Africa and tell all of the love of Jesus.  For the last 33 years he has worked fervently as a missionary in French speaking West and Central Africa -planting churches, teaching in Bible schools, crusades, starting Bible clubs for children… to read his life’s story would take volumes. He was loved and will be greatly missed.  “Well done-Jim”

He is survived by his parents; his wife Kristi (Neiger) Byh; daughters, Wendy (Willem) Byh-Jongejan, Tiffany (Westley) Negley, Jessica Byh and Kaelee Byh; brother, Greg; sisters, Holly (Frank) Crain, and Liz (Rick) Reeves; one granddaughter Madalyn Grace Negley; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends worldwide.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tues. April 26, at Christ Place Church, 1111 Old Cheney Rd, Lincoln. Memorials to the Jim Byh Memorial Fund, 600 SW 3^rd St., Pompano Beach, FL  33060 (https://onehope.net/jimbyh/) Condolences at www.wyuka.com

Ed Zimmer Cemetery Tour

Sunday, May 22, 2016, 2:00 P.M. ~ Meet in front of Rudge Chapel. (Across the lot from Wyuka Funeral Home)