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Russell D. DeVoe

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6/20/1929 – 10/19/2015

Omaha – Russell D. DeVoe passed away on October 19, 2015 at age 86. Mr. DeVoe was born on June 20, 1929 in Omaha to Helen and Bryan DeVoe. He attended grade school at Central Park and graduated 8th grade from Saratoga Grade School. Mr. DeVoe studied engineering and graduated from Omaha North High School in 1947. He served in the Nebraska National Guard from 1950-1953.

Mr. DeVoe held positions at Omaha Public Power, Olson Brothers Sheet-metal. Cook Paint & Varnish, and Lincoln Welding. He worked for State Farm Insurance and 17 years at Central National Insurance as a claims manager, retiring as vice-president. He also worked with Ben Nelson as a consultant for Charter Adjustment Service.

Mr. DeVoe was a member of the Confederate (now Commemorative) Air Force and worked on a C-47 cargo and B-25 bomber plane at the SAC Museum at Offutt Air Force Base. He and several friends built a model railroad the size of half a city block, with 50 trains, in Wahoo, Nebraska.

Mr. DeVoe was baptized at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 24th Hamilton, Omaha. He was married to Alice Eden of Centerville, Iowa, at Emmanuel on August 30, 1958. They were married almost 53 years before her death in 2010. Mr. DeVoe is also preceded in death by his parents, brother Don DeVoe, and nephew Doug DeVoe.

Survivors include sister-in-law Patsy Carey of Phoenix, Arizona; brothers-in-law Jim Eden and wife Irene of Hernando, Florida and Stephen Eden and wife Rosemary of Clive, Iowa; plus nieces and nephews. Mr. DeVoe is also survived by close friends Bill Collins, Lee Damhoff, Bob Krist, and Frank Rehmeir, all of Omaha.

Memorial Service 1 PM Friday (10/23/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St Omaha, NE,

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society 8929 Fort St. Omaha, NE 68134 or Healing Kadi Foundation (Hope and Healing for South Sudan) 15002 Blondo Street Omaha, NE 68116

Delia A. Johnson

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12/11/1948 – 10/13/2015

Omaha – Delia Amentha (Peak) Johnson passed away peacefully at home with her family after a long battle with lung cancer.

Delia, the oldest of six children, was born on December 11th, 1948 to the late Donald Peak Sr. and Jacqueline Peak in Omaha, NE. She attended Howard Kennedy grade school and graduated from Central High School in 1967. Delia attended both Barber & Beauty and Althouse Beauty Schools, where she studied Cosmetology. She also attended San Diego Community College studying Business Administration.

She accepted Christ at an early age and was actively involved throughout her life with her church home, Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, where her grandfather, the late Rev. Foster Goodlet, had preached.

As the matriarch of the family, Delia was known by many names. She was known as Grandma Delia to everyone who loved her, and also as Dee Dee to her childhood friends.

She had to grow into adulthood by being a caregiver to her mother and father. Delia had a deep love for all in her large extended family. Her faith, compassion and dedication impacted the life of all who knew her. She dearly loved her four children, in addition to adopting everyone else’s children as her own. Helping and doing for others is when she felt most at peace.

“Don’t worry about the past, because you can’t change it. Don’t focus on the future, it’s unpredictable. Live for today, for the now.”

Her last home is heaven. She was very much a blessing to all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is proceeded in death by Dana L Haynie, Mary A Gunter, Darwin F Peak, Joseph Peak and Rev. Berry Goodlett.

She is survived by and will be lovingly missed by her husband of 23 years Theadwell Johnson, daughters Davida A Adams-Dickson and Tiffany L Haynie, sons Willis J Haynie and Anthony C Lovejoy, stepson Kenneth Johnson, her siblings Theresa A Peak, Donald H Peak, and Duane Peak, her nine grandchildren Sakiera, Willis, Chinyere, William, Sheree, Ngozika, Dana, Emeka, and Nicklaus, her 5 ½ great-grandchildren Andrew, Zayden, Tehya, Layla, and Alanna. She also leaves to cherish her dearest friends Carletta Brown, Tonia Louis Graves Reese, Shirley Taylor, and also Annette Sallis of her Jehovah Witness family, and mother-in-law Johannah Johnson.

Visitation 6-8 PM Tues at 108th Chapel

Service 10 AM Wed (10/21/15) at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 2602 N. 24th St Omaha, NE,

Interment Graceland Park Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Hershel J. Shouse

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4/4/1928 – 10/7/2015

 

Hershel was born on April 4th, 1928 in Browning, Missouri. He was an only child. Hershel graduated from Omaha North High School, where he met his future wife, Maryann Jane Taylor. Together they had four children.

Hershel retired from working at OPPD, where he served as chief accountant. He also served as President of the 360 Rifle & Pistol Club. He enjoyed hunting, particularly pheasant and deer.

Hershel and Maryann took many bus tours and vacations across the United States, visiting every state except Alaska.

For the last two years, Hershel and Maryann have enjoyed their retirement at the Waterford at Miracle Hills Assisted Living facility.

He is Survived by Wife of 67 years: Maryann; Children: Mike (Shirley), Nancy

(Terry) Yohn, Judy (Bob) Long, Lori Kimmons; 7 Grandchildren; 10 Great-grandchildren; And a host of other loving family and friends.

 

Visitation 3-5 PM Sunday at Ames Chapel

Service 1 PM Monday (10/12/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE,

Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Walter C. Mailand

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5/21/1924 – 9/26/2015

Omaha – Walter passed away Saturday , Sept 26th at the age of 91 years, 4 months, and 5 days in Dewitt, MI. He was born May 21, 1924 in Omaha, NE. The son of Walter C. and Karen M. (Andersen) Mailand, Walter proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during World II as an anti-aircraft gunner in the Pacific Theater and was honorably discharged . He worked for Mutual of Omaha in various capacities for 39 years, 7 months and 23 days, retiring with Group Pensions. He was the first president and charter member of Certified Employee Benefits Specialists (CEBS). Walt was an avid reader and in recent years never went anywhere without a book. He also enjoyed reading with the 2nd graders at Conestoga School. He was an active member of the Tangier Shrine, Omaha Golden K Kiwanis Club, and Morning Star Lutheran Church. Walter sang in the church choir and the Shrine Chanters for many years. He was a lifelong Husker football fan (now he has new seats with a better view). Walter was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Frances (Tapley) Mailand. Walter is survived by his son Tom (Kathi); grandchildren, Kevin, David, Nicole, Andy, and 2 great grandchildren

 

Visitation Thursday 4-6 PM w/ Masonic Service at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel

Service 10 AM Friday (10/9/2015) at Morning Star Lutheran Church 331 S. 85th St Omaha, NE,  

Inurnment Hillcrest Memorial Park at Omaha, NE

Contributions can be made to The Omaha Home for Boys or Tangier Shrine Transportation Fund

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel – 4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600 – www.RoederMortuary.com

Dorothy R. L. Scheer

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11/14/1919 – 9/18/2015

DOROTHY L. SCHEER

November 14, 1919, to September 18, 2015

 

Dorothy L Scheer passed away at her home in Omaha, NE. She was born in Des Moines, IA, daughter of Hermann and Lily Love Lorenzen. After graduating from Central H.S. in Omaha, she later married Carl E. Scheer. They raised four children to know and love the Lord. Dorothy was the beloved matriarch of her family, treating everyone she knew with kindness and respect, and becoming a strong Christian role model in the way she lived her life.

Dorothy is survived by her four children: Lynne Eifert of Omaha; John (Judy) Scheer of Lincoln; Donna Willet of Lincoln; Robert (Debra) Scheer of Woodland, WA; thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by loving husband Carl, two brothers, two sisters, and son-in-law Steve Willet.

Visitation on Wednesday from 6-8 pm at Roeder Mortuary. 2727 N. 108th St. Service at 10 am Thursday, September 24, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 5151 NW Radial Hwy.

Memorials are suggested to the church or the Omaha YMCA.

Lorraine J. Jensen

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10/16/1920 – 9/19/2015

Omaha – Survived by Husband of 71 years: Howard Jensen; Children: Rick (Barbara) Jensen, Barbara Jensen; Grandchildren: Eric & Amy; And a host of other loving family and friends.

Visitation 6-8 PM Tuesday @ 108th Chapel

Graveside Service 1 PM Wednesday (9/23/2015) at Hillcrest Memorial Park at Omaha, NE

Memorials to Kountze Memorial Church

Geraldine M. Parish

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10/11/1923 – 9/19/2015

Omaha – Preceded in death by: Husband: Alfred; Survived by Son & Daughter-in-Law: John (Marcia) Williams; Grandchildren: Jason, Jennifer, Juli (Dan) Kieny; 8 Great-Grandchildren.

Private family services at a later date.

Althea E. Chambers

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3/27/1917 – 9/17/2015

Omaha – Preceded in death by Husband of 60 years: Ed Chambers, Sr.; And 4 Sisters; Survived by Children: Marilea Chambers, Carol (Dick) Erickson of Denison, IA, Ed (Flo) Chambers, Jr., Dave (Lynn) Chambers of Delmont, SD, Dan Chambers; 20 Grandchildren; Many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great- Grandchildren; And a host of other loving family and friends.

She also fostered over 100 children.

Visitation: 4-6 PM Sunday at 108th Chapel.  Service 10:00 AM Monday (9/21/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St Omaha, NE, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Nebraska Evangelical Lutheran High School

Raymond L. Collins, Sr.

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2/3/1939 – 8/28/2015

Raymond L Collins Sr. was born on February 3, 1939 in Omaha. Nebraska to William Lee and Frances Opal Collins. The youngest of six children, he attend Omaha Tech high school. He entered the United States Navy March of 1956. After serving four years, he returned to Omaha and completed his Naval Reserve Service March 30th, 1962. Raymond Sr. married Helen Ann Tyler on December 24th 1966, this union produced three children. Raymond and Helen were married for 49 years. Raymond Sr. would go on to work for Kellogg’s Cereal Company of Omaha, NE until his retirement in 1996.

Raymond Sr. is survived by his wife, Helen Ann, his three children, Lynelle R Gault, Dorothy A Collins of Omaha, NE and Raymond Jr. and Leigh Collins (daughter in-law) of Grain Valley, MO. He is also survived by his eight grandchildren Jaron, Cameron, Armand, Branden, Antonio, and Samuel Collins, Miana Gault and Jacob Collins and three great grandchildren.

Raymond Sr. was a lifelong, die hard Huskers Fan, he would want everyone to say, “Go BIG RED!!”

“Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory.”

 

Visitation Thursday 6-8 PM at Ames Chapel

Service 10 AM   Friday (9/4/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE,

Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Repass at the Scandinavian Hall at 7575 Crown Point Ave, Omaha, NE 68134 at noon.

Leeavia O. Anderson, III

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3/4/1962 – 8/22/2015

Leeavia Oscar Anderson, III was born in Omaha, NE on March 4, 1962 to the late Leeavia Oscar Anderson, Jr. and Margaret Anderson (Robinson). He accepted Christ at an early age. He attended Lothrop Elementary, Horace Mann Junior High, Technical High School, and Domican High, where he played Varsity Guard and made Honorable Mention. He worked several jobs as a Forklift Operator.

Leeavia was united in marriage to Celia and Diane. He was preceded in death by: mother and father Margaret Robinson and Leeavia Anderson; step-father George W. Robinson; sister Mary Alice Robinson; brothers-in-law Joe L. Moore, III and Cleve Mitchell.

Leaving to cherish his memories: sons Corbin Hansen and Kavon Knapp; daughter Kayla Klich; 4 grandchildren; sisters Delores Moore-Mitchell (Jeffrey Maddox), Deborah McCants (Herbert), Hattie Payton; brothers David Anderson, Daniel Anderson, Ozzie Robinson, George Robinson, Jr., and James Robinson; aunt Effie Smith (Benard, Sr.); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces, great-nephews; best friend Jeffery Raasch.

Visitation Friday 1:00 – 2:00 PM at Ames Chapel

Funeral Service 2:00 PM Friday (9/4/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68104