Edward L. Koutecky, 80, Alvo, formerly Omaha, died Thursday (10/28/04) in Lincoln. Born, Emerald. Former employee, Crown Cork &Seal Co., Omaha. U.S. Army veteran, World War II, European theater. Also a prisoner of war.

Survivors:wife, Margie; daughters, Linda LaFlair, Ashland, Carol Warta, Ashland; sons, Fred, Rick, both Alvo; brother, James, Omaha; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services: 1 p.m. Monday, Bethany Park Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1900 N. 84th St. Ashland City Cemetery. Visitation:4-8 p.m. Sunday, Marcy Mortuary, Ashland. Memorials to church.

Lincoln "Journal Star" - Saturday, October 30, 2004 - page 4