2010-2019 NE, Compiled by James W. Blankenship jkblank1(at)sbcglobal.net

 

Cass                                                                                                                   

 

2012, Eagle, Cass Co., NE, Obituary

Lincoln Journal Star: Web Edition Articles (NE) - January 6, 2012

Gerald Michael Hegarty, 86, of Eagle, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012. He was born in Upland on April 18, 1925 to John and Margaret (Cahill) Hegarty.

He grew up on a farm near Heartwell and graduated from Heartwell High School in 1941. Gerald farmed for many years and later worked as a bio-medical equipment technician for Veterans Administration Hospital in Lincoln before retiring. Gerald served in the U.S. Navy during World War ll. He was a founding member and long time president of AFGE Local #2219 at the Veterans Administration Hospital. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Gerald is survived by his loving wife, Camilla, of Eagle; sons, John and Michael Hegarty, of Eagle; daughters and sons-in-law, Marjorie and Gary Blankenship of Kearney; Colleen Anderson of Lincoln; Barbara Hegarty of South Bend; Theresa Hegarty of Lincoln; Carolyn Hegarty of Eagle; Laura and John Douglas of Lincoln; Bonnie Suarez of Lincoln; brother, Tom Hegarty of Kearney; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Heartwell. Burial will be at Holy Family Catholic Cemetery in Heartwell.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

Poss. son of Alvin Dale Blankenship & Virginia Lee DeKalb

 

Douglas                                                                                                             

 

2011, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Funeral

Omaha World-Herald (NE) - April 23, 2011

Blankenship, Charlotte A. Aug 2, 1936 - Apr 18, 2011

Funeral Service Monday, April 25, 2011 at 10 am at St. Leo Catholic Church 1920 North 102nd Street. Interment Calvary Catholic Cemetery.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

2011, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Obituary

Omaha World-Herald (NE) - May 6, 2011

Robertson, Richard W. -- "Dick", Nov 25, 1928 – May 5, 2011

Preceded in death by children, Todd William and Jana Lynn.

Survived by wife, Patricia "Trish" Robertson; son and daughter-in-law, J. Scott and Lucinda Robertson; grandson, Christian Thomas Robertson; granddaughters, Skylar Leigh Robertson and Sarah Blankenship; great-grandson, Alex James; sister-in-law, Victoria "Vicki" Parsons.

Visitation Monday, 12noon-1pm, followed by Services at 1pm at the West Center Chapel. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Douglas Co., SSDI, http://ssdi.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ssdi.cgi ,

Blankenship, Charlotte A. 74, 02Aug1936 - 18Apr2011,          Omaha, Douglas, NE,                      SD-503-40-6722

 

Saline                                                                                                                

 

2010, Wilber, Saline Co., NE, Obituary

Lincoln Journal Star: Web Edition Articles (NE) - March 21, 2010

Dallas "Butch" Ray Bottcher, 86, Wilber, Neb., formerly Lincoln, died Thursday (3/18/10) at the Wilber Care Center. Born March 8, 1924 at home in Lincoln to Edmon A. and Freda (Willman) Bottcher.

Dallas graduated a semester early from Lincoln High School, joined the Navy in 1943, and served in WWII as a Gunner's Mate, 2nd Class, aboard the SS American Arrow, SS Connestoga, and SS Platte Bridge in the Asiatic Pacific, European African, and the Middle Eastern areas until 1946. He received the WWII Victory Medal and the American, Asiatic, and Middle East ribbons. Upon returning home from the war, Dallas enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln as a Fine Arts major and a Commercial Art minor. He was a member of Delta Phi Delta Honor Society. He married his childhood sweetheart and the girl next door, Bernice James, August 3, 1947. Dallas graduated from UNL in 1950. After graduation Dallas was employed at Capital Engraving, Ayres Advertising, UNL Extension Division, the Journal Star, Harney Advertising and Wahoo Built. In 1973 he became self employed and did artwork for many companies and individuals in the Lincoln area, until his retirement in 1996. Dallas enjoyed hunting, fishing, taxidermy, stained glass, painting and photography. He entered many of his pictures and paintings in the State Fair, and numerous Local Art Shows. Dallas invented the Artist's tool, "ArtCadi", and ran the business out of his home for many years. He was recognized as a member of the "Who's Who of American Inventors" in 1995. Dallas was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, The Lincoln Artists Guild, The Nebraska Art Association, Oil Painters of America, The U.S. Navy Armed Guard WWII Veterans, and an honorary Admiral of the State of Nebraska Navy.

Dallas is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bernice (James) Bottcher, Wilber; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Tim Golden, Lincoln; grandchildren, Sean Golden, Chicago, Ill., Erin Golden, Lincoln, Caitlin Golden, Lincoln; sister, Shirley Blankenship , Huntington, W.Va.; nephews, Terry Blankenship , and Mark Blankenship , Huntington, W.Va.

Funeral Services will be held Monday (3/22/10) 3 p.m. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S 14th Street, Lincoln. Visitation one hour prior to Monday services.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

Seward                                                                                                              

 

2011, Seward, Seward Co., NE, Obituary

Lincoln Journal Star: Web Edition Articles (NE) - January 12, 2011

Anne Kaimmer Berger, 93, of Seward, died of heart disease on January 7, 2011, at the home of her daughter in Sioux City, Iowa. Anne was born Anna Kaemmerer on July 4, 1917, in Ware, Mass. Her mother, Anna Mattson, came from Sweden. Her father, Jacob Kaemmerer, had been born in Germany.

She and her siblings were raised at the (Swedish) Christian Children's Home in Holdrege. The family changed the last name to Kaimmer to make it easier to pronounce. When Anne graduated from high school, she was awarded the first place in the State of Nebraska in the Regents Exams. She graduated from Wesleyan University in Lincoln, and became a teacher of biology and math. In 1941 she married Jacques Berger of Seward. They spent most of their sixty years together in Seward.

Jacques died in 2001. Anne was preceded in death by her parents and her four siblings (Jake, Steve, Emily, and Ray).

She is survived by her two daughters, Dianne Blankenship (William) of Sioux City, Iowa; and Gayle Backes (Alvin) of Omaha; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Services will be at the Seward United Methodist Church on Saturday, January 15 at 11 am. A luncheon will follow the service.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com

 

York                                                                                                                  

 

2011, McCool Jct., York Co., NE, Obituary

York News-Times (NE) - February 26, 2011

Jean E. Whitemore, age 88, of McCool Jct., died Friday, February 25, 2011 at York. She was born on February 13, 1923 at Fairmont to Zadok and Eva Della (Sweet) Stephenson. Jean was married to Frank W. Whitemore on August 3, 1946 at Fairmont. The union was blessed with two children, Sandy and Steve. Jean was a member of the First Lutheran Church in McCool Jct. She also belonged to the quilter's group at First Lutheran.

Survivors include her daughter, Sandy (Al) Blankenship of Waverly; son, Steve Whitemore of Lincoln; grandsons, Erich (Kim) Whitemore of Fremont, Cory Whitemore of Lincoln and Nathan Blankenship of West Point; granddaughters, Kris (Wes) Hunzeker of North Platte and Michelle (Bony) Looky of Lincoln. Jean is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Halla and Edem Looky of Lincoln; brother, John (Mary) Stephenson of York; sister-in-law, Isabelle Whitemore of Fairmont and nieces and nephews.

Proceeding her in death were her parents; husband; brothers, Leslie and Bob Stephenson; sister, Darlene Hafer; and grandson, Tim Blankenship.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, February, 28, 2011 at the First Lutheran Church, McCool Jct., NE with the Reverend Becky Sells officiating. Burial will be at the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, McCool Jct.

From: Diane Renfrow dhrenfrow(at)yahoo.com