Brad

5/21/1939 – 3/21/2017

Preceded in Death by Parents: William & Delphia Hoppner,  Brother: Russell Hoppner. Survived by Husband: Pat Welsh,  Children: Patrick Welsh,  Kellie(Dave) Reynolds,  Lisa (Mark) Gocke &  Wendy (Don) Clark. Grandchildren:  Ryan & Kelsey Clark &  Jonah & Emilie Gocke. Brothers: Ivan (Jeanette) Hoppner & Bill (Nancy) Hoppner. Host of Nieces, Nephews & Other Relatives & Friends.Visitation: Friday (3/24/2017)  5:00 – 7:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM all at Roeder Mortuary – Gretna Chapel. Funeral Service Saturday (3/25/2017) 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church – 508 Angus Street, Gretna, Ne. Interment Omaha National Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials to: St. Patrick Catholic Church – Gretna, Ne. Mount Michael Abby, Elkhorn, Ne. or St. Marks Lutheran Church. Pender, Ne.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com

9/10/1925 – 3/15/2017

Survived by Wife: Janelle Petersen, Sister: Doris Nielsen, Children: Susan & (Randy) Rodgers, Scott & (Susie) Petersen, Stewart & (Kim) Petersen & Sandy & (Russ) Joons. 14 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren & Many Other Relatives & Friends. Visitation Friday (3/17/2017) 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel. Memorial Service Saturday (3/18/2017) 11:00 AM at Augustana Lutheran Church –  3647 Lafayette Avenue  – Omaha, Ne. Memorials: to Nebraska Humane Society or Augustana Lutheran Church

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, Ne. 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

9/27/1952 – 2/27/2017

Preceded in Death by Parents: Roy D. & Helen Johnson, Survived by Wife: Sandra R. Johnson, Children: John Jeff Johnson, Michael Ray (Renee) Johnson, Sandra Elaine Johnson,  7 Grandchildren, 4 Brothers & 3 Sisters, Numerous Other Family Members & Friends. Visitation: Friday (3/3/2017)  1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Funeral Service Friday (3/3/2017) 2:00 PM all at Trinity Lutheran Church   6340 N. 30th Street.   Interment Omaha National Cemetery

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

12/19/1940 – 2/26/2017

Preceded in Death by: Husband Robert L. Kenkel Parents: Vincent & Marita Sonderman Brother – In – Law: Jerry Heckert Survived by Children: Julie Crook (Gary Lamkins) Jeanine (Waylin) Rowell Pam Mathison Beth Kenkel Brian Kenkel (Ashley Ulmer) Grandchildren: Carrie, Dustin, Nicholas, Lindsey, Abigail, Eli, Kate, Will, Elias & Ella 9 Great Grandchildren Brother: Ken (Lola) Sonderman – LaHabra, CA. Sisters: Donna Heckert – Alexandria, MN. Sandy Sonderman Linda Sonderman – both Omaha, NE. Beverly (Jim) Phillips – Trinity, FL. Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & Other Family & Friends. Visitation: Friday (3/3/2017) 5:30PM – 7:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel. Funeral Service Saturday (3/4/2017) 10:00 AM at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church – 1920 North 102nd Street, Omaha, NE. Private Inurnment Calvary Cemetery

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

7/9/1934 – 2/14/2017

Retired Teacher from Gretna Public Schools. Eleanor M. Pratt was born July 9, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Frances Koke. She attended District 26 Country School, Gretna High School, St Mary’s College and continued her education to receive a Masters Degree in Education. She had a life long career as a teacher with 35 years at Gretna Elementary School. She married Harlow E. Pratt on June 29, 1957 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gretna. She was also a faithful member there, being a Eucharistic Minister and serving many funeral dinners (famous for her deviled eggs). She was an active volunteer with Gretna Optimist, Gretna Neighbors, many Christmas Giving Trees, Member of 55+ Club, Red Hat Ladies, American Legion Auxilary and Retired Teachers. She received many awards: Citizen of the Year 2006, Optimist of the Year 1999-2000 & 2002-2003, Irish Person of the Year 2013, Worthy Woman of the Year 2011, Achievement in Education Award 1992, and a 35 Year Congratulatory Award from Gov. Ben Nelson, to name a few. She passed away at Silver Ridge Assisted Living February 14, 2017. She truly enjoyed her family and friends and she will be greatly missed by all. Eleanor was Preceded in Death by Husband: Harlow E. Pratt Parents: Joseph & Frances Koke. Survived by Sisters: Doris Royal – Springfield, Ne. Darlene Kreifels – Lincoln, Ne. JoAnn Aschoff – West Point, Ne. Brother: Jack & Gloria Koke – Gretna, Ne. Many Nieces, Nephews & Host of Other Relatives & Friends. Visitation: Thursday(2/16/2017) 5:00PM – 7:00 PM with a Rosary: at 7:00 PM all at at St. Patrick Catholic Church  – 508 Angus Street. Funeral Service Friday (2/17/2017) 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church – 508 Angus Street, Gretna Nebraska. Interment Lincoln Memorial Park,6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Nebraska at 2:00 PM. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Gretna School Foundation,Volunteer Firefighters Scholarship Fund, or Family Choice.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com

1/20/1951 – 2/11/2017

Survived by Wife: Paula Foster Step – Children: Chad (Ruth) Christensen, Andrew (Shannon Bergin) Christensen, Grandchildren: Jacob, Grace & Ann Christensen, Father: Darrell & Faith Foster, Mother: Edith Foster, Brother: Ken (Zandra) Foster, Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & other Family  Members & Friends,Beloved Pets: Bo & Bonnie. Visitation Wednesday(2/15/2017) 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108^th Street Chapel Memorial Service Thursday (2/16/2017) 11:00 AM at Lord of Love Lutheran Church   10405 Fort Street, Omaha, Ne. Memorials: Nebraska Humane Society

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

11/11/1924 – 2/8/2017

Lifelong Member of Florence Presbyterian Church.Retired from AT & T.  Preceded in Death by husband Frank J. Priborsky. Survived by Jim (Linda) Priborsky, Russ (Carol) Priborsky, 7 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild. Visitation Monday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Funeral Service Monday 1:00 PM all at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Florence Presbyterian Church

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com

10/9/1961 – 1/29/2017

Preceded in Death by Parents: Merle & Mary Lou Poland Survived by Wife: Jo Ann Poland Children: Alex Poland Kelly Poland Brother: Mark Poland Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins &  Host of Friends Visitation: Friday (2/3/2017) 5:00 – 7:00 PM Funeral Service Saturday (2/4/2017) 10:00 AM all at Roeder Mortuary – 108^th Street Chapel Interment Evergreen Memorial Park In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to American Cancer Society

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

May 20, 1931  –  January 22, 2017

Barbara passed away in Grand Island, NE with her family by her side.  She was preceded in death by her parents Ted and Nora Miller, sons Mark Green and Douglas Karschner.  Survived by husband Albert Karschner, son Jim Green (Kathie), step-sons David (Sosy) and Alan Karschner, sister Shirley Larson, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 27^th   at Roeder Mortuary – Gretna Chapel, 11710 Standing Stone Dr.  In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Open Door Mission of Omaha.  Address: P.O. Box 8340  Omaha NE  68108.  Attn:  Development Dept.

Roeder Mortuary
11710 Standing Stone Dr.
Gretna, Nebraska
402-332-0900
www.roedermortuary.com

6/30/1948 – 1/15/2017

Wake: Friday (1/27/2017)5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel  Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 AM ( 1/28/2017 ) at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church – 1809 North 23rd Street Omaha, Ne.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com