Geraldine "Jerrie" D. Lauer, 87, widow of Jim Lauer, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009. She was born November 8, 1921 in Toledo, OH to William & Katherine (Schumaker) Schulte. She has been a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church since 1986. Survivors: Laura & David Hahn, Andrew Hahn, Glen Durham, Dawn, Janet Smetter, Diane Carter & family, Chuck Moore, all of Lincoln; many other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Lucy; husbands, Frank and Jim. V...

Larry W. Lafond, 67, of Lincoln, died Wednesday, February 11, 2009. He was born November 7, 1941 in Malta, MT to Cecil & Frances (Johnson) Lafond. He worked for Farm Credit/Crop Insurances for over 20 years. He was an avid golfer and loved all Husker sports, fishing and playing cards. His father coached him in Babe Ruth baseball. He served in the Navy from 1959-1962. Family Includes: Wife, Judi Lafond, Lincoln, NE; Children, Kelly Lafond, Charlotte, NC, Kiley Lafond, Aurora, IL, Tiffany Lafond,...

Ed Watson, 86, Lincoln, died Wednesday (2/4/09). Visitation 3-7 p.m. Sunday (2/8/09). Funeral Service 1 p.m. Monday (2/9/09) at Metcalf Funeral Home, 245 North 27th Street, Lincoln. Burial: Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials: American Parkinson's Disease Association, 601 N 30th, Omaha, NE 68131.

Rosetta (Rosey) Marlene Foster, 53, departed Tuesday, 2/3/09. Born 10/06/55. She attended Elliott Elementary, Whittier Junior High and Lincoln High School, graduating in 1974. She also attended Lincoln School of Commerce and worked for NBC Bank as a Teller and Encoder. She spent many years in Seattle with Federal Way, Wash. as her home, where she was employed by SeaTac Bank/Bank of America and the Port of Seattle Federal Credit Union. Her final residency was in Lincoln, Neb., her birthplace. She...

Roland W. ""Buster"" Ellis, 53, Palmyra, died Monday (2/2/09). He was born February 13, 1955 in Lincoln, Neb. to Robert & Goldie (Mulder) Ellis. He grew up in Bennet and remained an icon there. He was a member of the Bennet Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, playing cards and spending time with his friends, nieces and nephews. He led a simple life. He operated Bennet landfill and also had a garbage route in Bennet for a number of years. Family includes: sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara &...