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LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - NOVEMBER 5, 2004

Dennis L. Jones

Dennis L. Jones, 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11/3/04) following a brief illness with cancer. Born, Stromsburg (10/7/33), to Oscar and Alma (Nelson) Jones. Owner, Jones Glass, 20 years. Member:First Lutheran Church, Glaziers Union Local 573,se Lodge. Enjoyed golf, bowling, playing cards, spending time with family and friends. Always there when anyone needed anything. Stayed positive throughout his entire illness, never complained or asked, "Why me?"
Survivors: wife, Nancy, 50 years; sons, Brad, Scott, both Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law, Cindy and Marty Anderson, Lincoln; grandchildren, spouse, Brandon and Becky Jones, Justin Jones, Jennifer Anderson, Kristin Anderson, Jordyn Jones; great-grandson, Jacob Anderson; brothers, sisters-in-law, Wesley and Ruth Jones, Osceola, Burdette and Sharon Jones, Irvin and Rose Jones, all Lincoln; sisters, brothers-in-law, Helen Tiaden, Columbus, Betty Jean and Norman Michener, Columbus; many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other friends and relatives. Preceded in death by parents.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Pastor Donald Griffith. Swede Home Cemetery. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Sunday, with family greeting friends 3-5 p.m., Roper &Sons Funeral Home, 4300 OSt.; one hour before servs, church; after services, 2:30-3 p.m. Monday, with a prayer service, 3 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, SwedeHome, followed by burial. Memorials to donor's choice. Condolences or personal reflections may be left at www.roperandsons.com.

LINCOLN JOURNAL STAR - NOVEMBER 6 , 2004

Dennis L. Jones

Dennis L. Jones, 71, Lincoln, died Wednesday (11/3/04) following a brief illness with cancer.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, First Lutheran Church, 1551 S. 70th St. Visitation: noon-9 p.m. Sunday, with family greeting friends 3-5 p.m., Roper &Sons Funeral Home, 4300 OSt.; one hour before services, church; after services, 2:30-3 p.m. Mon, with a prayer service, 3 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, SwedeHome, followed by burial. Memorials to donor's choice. Condolences or personal reflections may be left at www.roperandsons.com.

Dennis married Nancy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Oscar married Alma Nelson. Alma (daughter of Carl Us Nelson and Augusta Charlotta Brodd) was born on 27 Jun 1899 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; died in Jun 1985. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 16 Jul 1899
• Confirmation: 9 May 1915, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Carl married Augusta Charlotta Brodd on 18 Jan 1895 in Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. Augusta (daughter of Anders Carl Gustaf (Johanson) Brodd and Gustafva (Johansdotter) Johnson) was born on 8 Aug 1874 in Broddetorp Parish Skaraborgs Lan, Sweden; died on 9 Feb 1916 in Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska; was buried on 18 Feb 1916 in Grace Lutheran Cemetery, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 8 Aug 1874, Broddetorp Parish Skaraborgs Lan, Sweden
• Confirmation: 21 Apr 1889, Grace Lutheran Church, Swedeburg, Saunders County, Nebraska

Notes:

Augusta came to America with her parents, and moved to Wyoming where she lived until she was 8 years old. At that time, she came with her family to Nebraska (1882). She married Carl Nelson and they farmed near the Bethlehem Covenant Church near Waverly, Lancaster, Nebraska. She died of Uremic Poisoning when she was 42. All of the Nelson children lived for a time at the Will Pearson home, in order to attend confirmation.