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Rudolph “Rudy” Dufek

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May 28, 1942 – June 11, 2019

Omaha – Preceded by parents Rudolph and Mary. Survived by wife Phyllis; daughters Christine (Art) Kretz and Colleen (Rusty) McAulay; brother David (Lesa) Dufek; sister Diana Semper; many other family members and friends. Retired from MUD after nearly 40 years. Visitation Friday 6-8 PM at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St, Omaha, NE. Funeral Service 10 AM Saturday (6/15/2019) at Roeder Mortuary. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

Donald E. White

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1943 ~ 2019

Donald E. White Age 75 of Omaha, Ne. October 17, 1943-June10, 2019.

He is survived by his wife; Willie Jean White, daughters; Tara White and Carmen White, brother; Joe White, sister; Violet White and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday, June 17th at Clair United Methodist Church, 5544 Ames Ave.  Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery with military honors.

Cards, Flowers and Condolences maybe sent to the mortuary.

Willie D. Smith

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1930 ~ 2019

Willie D. (Daniel) Smith was born to Walter Herbert and Corleaner (Coleman) Smith, on September 10, 1930 in Winston County, Mississippi. He was the second of nine children.

In 1950, Willie D. was drafted into the Korean War, serving overseas in Babenhausen, Germany. He returned to Mississippi where he joined in matrimony to Wilma Renee Coleman June 17, 1952, celebrating 67 years of marriage in 2019. They began farming 80 acres in Winston County, Mississippi. They had twin sons on January 26, 1955, Willie Troy and Willie Roy (stillborn) daughter Brenda was born November 1956, Willie and Wilma adopted their granddaughter Troyia after Troy’s death. They moved to Omaha, Ne in 1959.

“Smitty” departed this life on Sunday June 9, 2019, at the Douglas County Health Center, where he had been living in the memory care unit since February 2017.

Willie was preceded in death by wife Wilma, sons Troy and Roy; parents, three brothers; Calden Sr. David R. Sr. and Richard L Smith; two sisters; Bonnie Kate and Flonnie Ree (infancy) Smith.

Willie leaves to mourn in his passing his daughters Brenda J. Smith and Troyia (Brian) Anderson; 5 grandchildren; Tracey (Frank) Foster, Brandon (Shanon) Smith, Shane (Amber) Wallace and Dayna (Anthony Parrott) Gunter, 16 great- grandchildren, three sisters; Betty R. Dunlap, Bobbie J, Payne, and Berlean Robinson, all of Omaha; special nieces Stephanie Black and Cynthea Coleman, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.   

Funeral services: 11:00 AM Tuesday,  June 18, 2019.

Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, Ne 68104

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery with Military Honors

Beverly Ann Findell

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Age 85 of Omaha entered into rest on June 1, 2019.

She was born on December 13, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Leroy and Hazel (Lindquist) Griggs.  Beverly is survived by her son; Scott Findell, 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, nieces; Pam Rawhouser and Debbie Crawford, sister-in-law; Mary Lou Yerrigan (Dean), brother-in-law; Hank Findell (Carolyn), family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband; Gerald (96), son; Michael (2012), sister; Bonnie Rawhouser and nephew; Tim Rawhouser.

Visitation with the family will be 5:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, June 6th at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St.

Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery

Mrs. Earnestine Anderson Mason Bennett

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12/15/1940 – 5/21/2019

Mrs. Earnestine Anderson Mason Bennett was born in Grady Arkansas on December 15, 1940 to the union of Willie Anderson and Nettie Hatten.

Those completing the journey before her include her parents: Willie Anderson and Nettie Hatten; Brothers: Willie D., Freddy, and Henry Anderson; Sisters: Betty Steen (twin) and Rosetta Gaines; and Great-grandson TreShawn Bennett I.

Earnestine and her twin sister, Betty Steen Mason, were raised in Wichita, Kansas by Arthur and Susie Mason.

She has been devoted to Christ since the you age of 8 years old. At the age of16, she was united in wedlock to Lawrence Bennett until his death. Lawrence and Earnestine had 5 stellar children: Annette Marie, Tony Eugene, Geraldine Teresa, Stephanie Kay, and Sherry Ann.

Earnestine was a very hard worker and had a strong work ethic. She worked for University of Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) and Bergan Mercy. During her tenure at UNO, she achieved Employee of the Year (1988). She was a fighter all her life. At the age of 44, she won the battle against breast cancer. Her favorite activities include: fellowship, worship & missionary work, spending time with her family (especially her many grand and great-grandchildren), traveling and trying new foods (especially fish and greens). She was not just strong in work ethic, but it will and thought. She would have no problem with speaking her mind to anyone.

Earnestine was called home on May 21, 2019. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her beloved children: Annette Marie Eubanks (Oscar Eubanks), Tony Eugene Bennett (Kristine Bennett), Geraldine Teresa Woods (Louis Woods), Stephanie Kay Bennett, and Sherry Ann Bonds (Dennis Bonds); Brothers: Percy (Marion) and James Anderson; Niece: Nettie (Edward) Watkins; Grandchildren: LaTasha, Christine, Anthony, Shawnda, Saquinta Brown, Louis Woods, Jr., Charnella Smith, Robert Reynolds, Jr., Terra Reynolds, Yolanda Lee, Terrance Kelly, and Anthony Kelly; Great-Grandchildren: Rodney, Sherry, Ronell, Cherish, Christopher, Kaysha, Kalab Jones, Travis, Seanda Cortez, Keelan, Kylan G., DeOviyon Overstreet, DeShaun Lee, Kaia Lee, Nykesha Reynolds, Keyanna Reynolds, Kayvion Reynolds, Talaysia Reynolds, Janayah Reynolds, Tremarion Bliss-Reynolds, Trevion Fugate, Talashia Kelly, Laron Kelly, Jr., Anthony Kelley, Aaron Kelley; Great-Great-Grandchildren: Jayden Foster, Caimille Miller and Willie Miller, Jr., TreShawn Bennett, II and A’mani Bennett, Kassiem McNeil, Jr., Callie McNeal, Ni’Airah Overstreet. Special family mention of: Nettie Mae Watkins, Pauline Sanders, and Niece: Nerissa Anderson. Special friend mentions: Lorraine Gayden, Emily Rembert, and Annie Felder. Special mention to her closest friend and Homie: Henry Atwater.

Visitation Friday 8:00 – 8:30 AM; Celebration of Life Service 9:00 AM   Friday, June 7, 2019 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel; 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000; www.RoederMortuary.com

Kimberly Ann Davis

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Age 51 of Omaha went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2019.

She was born on February 23, 1968 in Creston, Iowa to Ronald and Phyllis (Keefer) Davis.  She is survived by her husband; Douglas Pummel, children; Dani Weaver (Rob), Sam Jacobs (Brad), Rayna, Riley, Rylan and Radley Pummel,

10-grandchildren, brothers; Bob and Tracy Davis, nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Kimberly was preceded in death by her parents, daughter; Skylar and brother; Mike Davis.

Visitation: 10:00 to Noon Saturday, June 8th, Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.

Celebration of Life: 1:00 PM Saturday also at the mortuary.

Carloyn Byrd

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Age 68 of Omaha went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2019. She was born on November 21, 1950 in Jackson, Mississippi to Wardell and Linnie Mae (Hardy) Williams.  She is survived by her loving family.

Visitation: 2:00 to 6:00 PM Friday, June 7th, Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.

Homegoing Celebration: 11:00 AM Saturday, June 8th, Church of The Living God, 2029 Binney St., with visitation 1 hour prior to the service.

Interment: 9:00 AM Monday, June 10th, Omaha National Cemetery.

Ramon Cordova

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Age 82 of Omaha entered into rest on May 31, 2019. He was born on August 31, 1936 in Havana, Cuba to Luis and Felisia (Sosa) Cordova.  Ramon is survived by his loving wife; Carmen, daughter; Felicia Cordova (Jeff), sons;
Ramon Cordova, Jr. and Luis Cordova (Lisa), 10-grandchildren, 3-great-grandchildren, 1-brother, 1-sister, family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, son; John and 2-brothers.  He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 5th with a Rosary at 6:00 PM.

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Thursday, June 6th all at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St.

Interment: Calvary Cemetery.

Marcia S. Gilmore

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1/23/1932 – 5/29/2019

Preceded in death by husband John H. Gilmore; brother John Duncan Stransky; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Annis and Fletcher Williams; brother-in-law Philip Gilmore. Survived by son and daughter-in-law John D. & Hilary Gilmore; daughter and son-in-law Susan Gilmore and John P. Lauenstein; grandchildren Taylor Paul (Eli) Boggs, Alexis Jordan, and Riggs Harvey;  sister-in-law Joanne Gilmore; several nieces. Marcia was an active volunteer with Junior League of Omaha helping at Fontenelle Forest, Omaha Hearing School, Westside High School and at her church, Dundee Presbyterian. Funeral Service 11AM Tuesday (6/4/2019) at Dundee Presbyterian Church, 5312 Underwood Ave. Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Fontenelle Forest.

Andrea L. Sherman

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April 16, 1940 – May 11, 2019

Preceded in death by parents, Elbert and Muriel Youngstrom. Survived by husband, Steven; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Jennifer; granddaughters, Hannah, Sophie, and Lucy; sister, Deborah Synhorst; many nieces, nephews and cousins. VISITATION: Saturday, June 8, from 6-8pm. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday, June 9, at 11:30am, all at Presbyterian Church of the Master. Memorials to Presbyterian Church of the Master, or Breast Cancer Research Foundation.