6/21/1935 – 2/7/2018
Of Omaha –
Visitation Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday (2/16/2018) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska
11/6/1921 – 2/11/2018
Gretna – Preceded in death by Husband of 68 years: Roy Schuster; Granddaughter: Kimberly D. Gilliland; Survived by Daughter: Cheryl (Jeff) Gilliland; Son: Gary (Evelyn) Schuster; Grandchildren: Jeff Todd Gilliland, Carrie Mae Johnson; Great-grandchildren: Kenna, Bridger, Avery, Tyler, Katelynn.
Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Thursday (2/15/2018) at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus Street Gretna, Nebraska, Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Gretna, Nebraska
8/24/1930 – 2/4/2018
Anita Clara Brettmann was born on August 24, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to German immigrants, George and Erna (Boll) Benecke. She was one of four children (Mildred, Anita, Irma and George). As a child, she attended Saratoga Elementary school in Omaha. In 1952, Anita graduated from Nursing School and on August 7, 1954 married Roy Brettmann. They had one son, Cory Brettmann (1956-2008). She spent most of her career at the Veteran’s Hospital as a surgical nurse. Anita was overjoyed when Cory married his wife, Killeen, and gave her two granddaughters, Chloe and Eryn.
Anita had numerous interests that enriched her life. She acted in many performances by the Grand Olde Players theatre group and also appeared in the movie “Citizen Ruth” directed by Alexander Payne. In addition to both collecting and creating art, she loved jazz, bridge, and golf. As a member of the Field Club of Omaha for many years, she enjoyed her friends there and many rounds of golf over the years.
Due to her friendly, outgoing personality she made friends wherever she went. She embraced life, loved her family and friends dearly and will be missed by all those who knew her.
Passed away peacefully at Immanuel Fontenelle Home. Anita was preceded in death by her Husband of 37 years: Roy; Son: Cory; Brother: George Benecke, Jr.; and her Parents: George & Erna (Boll) Benecke; She is survived by her Granddaughters: Chloe & Eryn; Daughter-in-Law: Killeen; Sisters: Chris (Bob) Potach, Kathy (Fritz) Bonsall; and numerous Nieces & Nephews.
Memorial Service 1:00 PM Saturday (2/10/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska
Memorials to Killeen Brettmann for Chloe and Eryn’s college funds.
4/8/1950 – 1/30/2018
Catherine (Cathy) Borys was born on April 8, 1950 in New York City, New York to Jim and Rosina Borys. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska when Cathy was young. Cathy accomplished many things throughout her time on this earth. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1968. While in high school, she worked at a nursing home and in an airport coffee shop. She also attended college for a year at the University of Nebraska at Omaha while working part time at northwestern Bell.
In January of 1970, she gave birth to her first daughter, April, in that same year she started working at the United States Post Office. In August of 1971, she gave birth to her second daughter, Alison. While continuing to work at the Post Office, she joined the Army Reserves in 1977. In January of 1983, she gave birth to her third and final child, a son, Matthew. In 1990, her Army Reserve unit, the 172nd Transportation Company was called up for active duty for Operation Desert Storm. She was away from her family and friends for over 9 months, where she proudly served her country.
Cathy continued to work at the USPS for over 40 years and was in the Army reserves for over 20 years. After retiring from the USPS and the Army Reserves, she enjoyed spending time with her kids, grandchildren and parents.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, shopping, traveling, cooking, and caring for her family and many others. She was smart, witty, funny, outgoing, kind hearted, and motherly.
Her friends and family will carry on her legacy as she will continue to grow in the garden of her loved ones hearts. It’s proven to be true, God only takes the best.
Preceded in death by parents, Jim F. and Rosina M. Borys. Survived and loved by siblings: Jane (Rod) Rodriguez, Marie Anderson, Jon (Carol) Borys, Richard Borys; children: April (Jeff) Borys, Alison (Rich) Jensen, Matthew (Jessica) Borys; grandchildren: Ashley (Josh) Borys-Kunzman, Alex (Kierra) Borys, Austin (Nicole) Borys, Andrew Borys, Charley Jackson, Abby Jackson, Brendan Jensen, Andrew Jensen, Kaleb Jensen, Reese Jensen, Robert Borys, Madison Borys; great-grandchildren: Rosalia Borys, Raelenah Kunzman, Ariya Borys; aunts, uncles, a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; many other loving friends.
Visitation Friday (2/09/18) 6:00 – 8:00; Memorial Service 10:00 AM Saturday (2/10/18) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; Inurnment Holy Sepluchre Catholic Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.
Memorials to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
6/7/1954 – 1/27/2018
Ricky Hogan came into this world June 7, 1954. He grew up as Ricky Johnson, and many of you know him as “Cools”. He was the most loving and caring “Coolest” person we know. Rick never met a stranger, and he was all things to all people. Whenever someone called on him for help, support, counseling or whatever the need, Rick was there. He didn’t think twice about it either!
Rick was a jack of all trades, his passion for working on cars and also home improvement, his signature is all over our home with remnants of his handy work. Everything he did was in his excellence; Rick took great pride in knowing the task was done well. This carried over to his life with regards to relationships he had to be the best. He was the best husband, brother, son, father, grandfather, friend coworker or whatever the role he played it doesn’t get any better.
Whenever he showed up you knew things were going to change, he would make you laugh, and if you were hurting he made you feel better with his words of wisdom and hugs. Rick never hesitated to tell you that he loved you. He was with me, Karen, the love of his life for over forty years. Six children, twenty-four grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren. He was woven in the fabric of everyone’s lives. We never had to worry because he was always there.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Gloria Jeffery and his brother Bernard Jackson, son Ricky Booth.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Karen Hogan; sons Dawawn Robinson, Gary Hogan Jr. of Omaha, NE, Michael Williams of Dundee, FL; daughters Netria Jones, Antonia Barnum, Shamecha Holloway, of Omaha, NE. He also leaves to cherish his memories, twenty-four grandchildren, and nineteen great grandchildren. He also leaves brothers, sisters and a host of relatives and friends.
Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM; Funeral Service Monday (2/5/2018) 11:00 AM all at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.
9/16/1942 – 1/30/2018
Jean Marie Baxter Armbrust was born at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha on September 16, 1942. She and her brother Bill were raised in North Omaha by their parents Bill and Clara Baxter. She enjoyed tap dancing, sledding behind their childhood home, and spending time with her enormous family. She attended elementary school at Conestoga and graduated from Omaha North High School in 1960.
Jean received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln where she was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi sorority. She met her husband of 54 years, Art, while at University. After graduating, she worked briefly for Northwestern Bell Telephone.
Jean and Art were married in Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church on February 22, 1964. They lived in a basement apartment in midtown Omaha before moving to their first home, west of Millard (before Millard existed much) on Harrison Street. The house was in great need of remodel (and some raccoons needed to be evicted) before it became the family home for 37 years. They expanded their 4-room house to accommodate the arrival of their girls Laurie, Beth, and Carolyn. In 2002 they moved to their home in Gretna.
Jean spent many years as a room mother, Bluebird leader, track and field cheerleader, and taxi driver for the girls (plus many of their friends). She served as club secretary for both the German Shorthair Pointer club of Nebraska and the National German Shorthair Pointer Club of America and the field trial secretary for both the NGSPA and the German Shorthair Pointer Club of America. She was the editor for Shorthair Magazine from 1990—1994. In 2010 she was inducted into the German Shorthair Pointer Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, Tennessee.
Jean was very involved in the Douglas County Extension club, Omaha Panhellenic, and her St.Paul’s Lutheran Church Circle group.
She was very supportive of Art’s raising and training dogs as well as her daughters’ track meets, choir concerts, plays, writing, 4-H, triathlons, and countless other activities.
She was affectionately referred to as “grandma-ma” by her only granddaughter Sydney. Together, they spent many hours having movie marathons (Pirates of the Caribbean and Lord of the Rings among their favorites), knitting, and playing cards.
Jean considered her three sons-in-law as her own sons and enjoyed teasing them and being teased in return.
Jean was an avid reader and read every Agatha Christie book ever written. She loved puzzles, crosswords, and playing games and cards. She loved going out to meals with her friends and family.
Jean is loved by so many friends and family. She will be remembered for her wit, her kindness, and her tenacity. She will never be forgotten and can never be duplicated.
“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night”–Sarah Williams
She was preceded in death by her parents William & Clara Baxter; brother Bill Baxter; Survived by Husband of 54 years: Arthur Armbrust; Children: Laurie & Mike Arndorfer, Bethany & Don Koubsky, Carolyn & Lee Helmberger; Granddaughter: Sydney Arndorfer; Dear Friend: Peanut (the Yorkie); numerous Nieces, Nephews, & Friends.
Visitation Friday 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Drive Gretna, Nebraska; Celebration of Life 11:00 AM Saturday (2/3/2018) at Trinity Lutheran Church 330 W Halleck Street Papillion, Nebraska; Interment Saturday 9:30 AM at Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha, Nebraska
Memorials to American Lung Association
Donations may also be made at: http://www.lung.org/
4/4/1947 – 1/31/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by parents William & Louise Harper; Brother: David; Survived by Wife: Dianne; Daughter: Cheryl (Tony, Jr.) Manna, Son: Steven; Step-daughters: Christine (John-Paul) Jankovich, Laura Hatfield; Numerous Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren.
Service 9:30 AM Saturday (2/3/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.
3/10/1925 – 1/29/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by husband Clifford; Survived by Daughters: Gail (John) Lambertz, Cynthia (Dr. Scott) Prescher; Grandchildren: Allyn (Angela) Lambertz, Vincent (Lisa) Prescher, Dr. Angela (Ben) Beavers, Candace Prescher; Great- grandchildren: Morgan, Camdyn, Warren, & Devin Prescher, Dylan & Ryan Beavers.
Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Thursday ( 2/1/2018 ) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Black Hills National Cemetery Sturgis, South Dakota
1/7/1941 – 1/20/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by Husband: James D. Nettell; Son: Mark James Nettell; Survived by Daughters: Ann M. Morgan, Kelly J. Bruner; Granddaughter: Amelia Bruner; Grandsons: Wyatt Nettell, Jesse Nettell.
Visitation Friday 5:00 – 7:00 PM w/ Rosary 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Gretna Chapel; Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Saturday (1/27/2018) at St Charles Borromeo Catholic Church 7790 S 192nd St Gretna, Nebraska, with luncheon to follow at the Bellbrook Clubhouse 19653 Chandler St, Gretna, Nebraska.
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society
8/19/1955 – 1/18/2018
Omaha – Survived by Wife: Peggy; Daughters: Sarah Mangum & Laura Young; Grandchildren: Dante’ Mangum, Gavin & Lillian Young; Brother: David Launer; Sisters: Peggy Launer, Cathy Friesz, Carla Launer; Father: Carl Launer.
Richard passed after a battle with cancer. He graduated from North High in 1973 and attended UNO for 3 years. He then worked at Rigel Services for 46 years.
Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; Memorial Service 11:00 AM Friday (1/26/18) at Trinity Lutheran Church 6340 N. 30th St Omaha, Nebraska with luncheon to follow. Inurnment at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park Friday 2:30 PM.
