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Susan Rae (Bena) Smith

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6/12/1953 – 7/13/2018

 

Omaha – Preceded in death by parents Ray and June Bena. Survived by son Chris Smith. Visitation Thursday 5-7pm at Roeder Mortuary

Funeral Service 10AM, Friday (7/20/2018) at Benson Baptist Church, 6319 Maple St.   Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn  

Cemetery.

Alice “Dukie” V. Lafferty

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Apr 26 1944 – Jul 10 2018

Alice worked in the trucking industry for most of her career.

She also received a Masters degree from University of Nebraska Omaha in History.

Preceded in death by her husband; James D Lafferty, mother; Alice V Bokelman, sister; Marjorie J Bokelman and many other dearly loved family members.

Survived by: sons Robert Ray (Michelle) and Shane Patrick (Susan) Lafferty,grandchildren; Robert, Brandon, Sarah, Shane II and Scott, great-grandchildren; James, Brooklynn, McKenziee, Chasitie, Kylee, Michelle and Trinity ,cousins and other family members.

Visitation with family members and greeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with a Wake Service/Rosary beginning at 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 19 2018 at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108th St in Omaha Nebraska.

Burial will be at a later date.

Steven Dennis Morgan

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Steven Dennis Morgan was born on August 20, 1952 in Omaha, NE to Harold and Joane (Neuman) Morgan. Steven graduated from Benson High School class of 1971 and was a veteran of the US Army. He worked for Nebraska Furniture Mart in appliance sales and also at Huber Cadillac. He was preceded in death by his son; Andrew, parents and brother; Don. Steven is survived by his children; Benjamin, Hannah Ferro (Jacob) and Kate Morgan, grandsons; Garth and Steven Ferro, brothers; Greg and Dave Morgan (Pam), mother of the children; Sara Morgan, dear friend; Nancy Young, many other family and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Monday, July 16th at Roeder Mortuary 108th St. Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday July 17th at King of Kings Lutheran Church, 11615 I St., Omaha, NE. A private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Candace Ruth Pajak

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Candace Ruth Pajak (Ostby), age 68, was peacefully taken to her heavenly home early Sunday morning, July 8. She was a loving and faithful wife, daughter, and sister preceded by her father, Bill Ostby, and her brother Woody Ostby, and survived by her husband Victor Pajak, her siblings: Larry Ostby, Tim Ostby, Greg Ostby, Camille Atwood, and Robyn Lueders, and 29 nieces and nephews. As a faithful servant of Christ, prayer warrior, and student of God’s word, Candy impacted the lives of many to include numerous children through Sunday School, Awanas, and VBS ministries. VISITATION 5-7pm Friday July 13 at ROEDER MORTUARY. Funeral service 10:00am Saturday at Crosspoint Church (7820 Fort Street, Omaha). Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery followed by a luncheon at Crosspoint Church.

Arus D’Andre Tunstall

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Arus D’Andre Tunstall was born on June 5, 1993 to Allen and Michelle Tunstall in Heidelberg, Germany. He passed away quietly on July 3, 2018. Arus lived in Omaha, Nebraska under the loving guidance of his father, Allen and step-mother; Anita. He received his early education at Sacred Heart Grade School. Upon graduation from Sacred Heart, he attended St. Peter Claver Cristo Rey High School before transferring to Benson High School where he graduated in 2011. Arus went to Metro Community College for general studies and was set to start EMT classes August 2018.Arus was a free spirit who loved traveling, video games, and anything anime. He loved meeting new people, helping the elderly, and was a true inspiration to everyone around him. All who were blessed to know him, described Arus as being very attentive, giving, and respectful. He was hard working and had very big plans for his future. Arus was very passionate about his work as a Lab Lead with NOAH (North Omaha Area Health Clinic) where he was certified in various areas of health. There he was acknowledged as Prevention Man from 2016- 2018 and received the Champion of Change Award early this year. Coworkers described Arus as having a quirky sense of humor and yet a deep compassion for the patients he served.

 

Preceded in Arus’ death were his grandmother and great-grandmother, Catherine and Leota Tunstall of Omaha, NE; Maternal grandmother, Betty Jean Harris-Sneed and uncle, Napolean Sneed of Pompano Beach, FL; Cousin, Scott Tunstall Jr., Omaha, NE. Left to cherish his memory is his loving parents, Allen and Anita Tunstall, San Antonio, TX; Mother, Michelle Sneed-Tunstall, Pompano Beach, FL; grandfather, Pastor Samuel L. Sneed, Sr. of Pompano Beach, FL. Devoted siblings, Allen Tunstall II, Barcelona, Spain, Ashley Baker, Dublin, GA, Icy Sneed, DE and Destiny Sneed, MD, Sharra Stapleton, New York, Jerrell Stapleton and, Devlon Stapleton, Omaha, NE; ; uncles,Jerrett Tunstall (Ladonna) and Scott Tunstall (Nicole) of Omaha,NE;David Sneed,Emmanuel Sneed,Joey Sneed (Keisha),Jammie L. Sneed all of Pompano Beach, Florida, Samuel Sneed Jr. (Donna),Albany,GA; aunts, Jennifer Tunstall, Kansas City, MO; Jessie Taylor, Tampa, FL, Belinda Goodwin (Henry), Lisa Sneed, Sandra Sneed-Castanon, Betty Moore, Barbara Wright (Egbert) all of Pompano Beach, Florida, Brenda Sneed, Copperas Cove, TX, Debra James, Topeka, KS, Jennifer Gregory, Tallahassee, FL. Loving companion Yana Davis and a host of cousins, family and friends.

 

Visitation: 6:30 to 8:30 PM Friday, July 13, 2018 at Roeder Mortuary, 108th Street Chapel.

Celebration of Life Service: 1:00 PM Saturday, July 14th also at the mortuary.

Private Family Interment at a later date.

Janice M. Closner

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11/4/1939 – 7/8/2018

Janice Closner left us peacefully on July 8, 2018 at Bryan West Hospital.

Jan was born November 4, 1939 in Omaha to Henry and Mildred Biel. She graduated from Gretna High School and attended the University of Nebraska where she met her husband, Gary. They were married for 54 years. Jan settled down in Lincoln and stayed at home with her two sons, Glen and Shawn, until they were both in school. Jan worked for O.U.R. Homes as the Assistant Administrator of the assisted living facility.

Her interests included spending time at the lake with family, watching Husker football games, volunteering at the Waverly Elementary School library, and making crafts. She devoted much of her time and energy as a caregiver to family members.

Jan was preceded in death by parents; husband Gary; daughter baby Closner; brother, Delmar Biel; sister-in-law, Barb Biel. Survived by sons: Glen, Shawn (Kari), grandchildren: Cody (Toni), Jamie (Andrew), Austin, Drew, Jacob, Alyssa; sister, Marcelyn Hurst (Tom); brother, Larry Biel; nieces, nephews, loving family and friends.

Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary ~ Gretna Chapel; Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday July 13, 2018 at Resurrection Lutheran Church 153 S. McKenna Avenue Gretna, Nebraska; Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to the Family for further designation.

Laura Drake

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1/27/1954 – 7/2/2018

Laura Drake was born January 27, 1954 to Martha Williams and Walter White in Jackson Mississippi. She was the oldest daughter of 11 children.

She was a loving mother of 7 children. 6 still alive, Adell McKinney, Katrina McKinney, Anthony McKinney, Lee McKinney, Lora McKinney, and Davis Drake. One passed away, Antonio McKinney. Laura Drake has 20 grandchildren. Her brother Roger and sister Emma passed. Laura was a Widow, her husband was Brady Drake. Her mother Martha is still alive. Her Father Walter White has passed.

Laura was a nurse for some years and from there was an owner of a consultant company, Drake Services. She was also a writer and typist.

Laura was unique in every way and loved by many. She is now, “Going with Big Mama.”

Visitation Tuesday 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary ~ Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

Nancy Carr Elizondo

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3/2/1942 – 7/2/2018

Age 76 of Omaha, NE passed away on July 2, 2018.

Nancy was born on March 2, 1942 in Lexington, Kentucky to George and Ruth (Penick) Carr.

Nancy was an optician, who worked in the eye care profession, at several practices, for over 25 years. The patients & doctors loved her personalized care and making everyone laugh and feel better about themselves.   She was very creative and always engaging in new art projects. Her love of Music & cooking was her calm to any storm. Nancy loved her Family & Friends & her dog “Shorty Boy.” Nancy was one you never had to worry where you stood in her life because she would tell you. She is loved by, and will be missed by so many!

She is survived by her husband; Jim (Jimmy Z), son; Jerry Evans (Kathy), daughter; Jackie Swarbrick (Billy), grandchildren; Jerod Evans (Kristyn) and Alexandra Evans, brother-in-law; Juan Elizondo (Naomi), cousins; Lois Carter, Rick Penick (Barbara) and Bob Wilson (Lynn), many other family and friends.

A Memorial Service in Honor of Nancy’s Life will be held at 6:00 PM Friday, July 6 at Roeder Mortuary 108th St. Chapel.

Inurnment will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 10 at the Omaha National Cemetery.

Memorials, if desired, can be directed to the Nebraska Humane Society.

Linda Kay Fairley

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4/3/1951 – 6/22/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by parents Howard and Maxine Fairley; sister Barbara Magner. Survived by nephews Jeff and Scott Magner; brother-in-law Jerry Magner; a host of cousins.   Memorials to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Graveside Funeral Service 1:00 P.M.   Monday (7/2/2018) at Mission Hill Cemetery, Mission Hill, SD.