Brian

6/5/1933 – 2/11/2019

Phyllis Nilius went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 11, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30am on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Westwood Heights Baptist Church, Omaha. Visitation will be prior to the Service on Friday from 9:00am to 10:30am at the church.

Phyllis was born in Sioux Falls, SD.  She lived the first 10 years of her life in Brookings, SD and then moved to Omaha where she remained the rest of her life.  She graduated from Tech High School in Omaha.

Phyllis met her husband to be, Chuck Nilius, at a church youth group outing and they were married on June 15,^, 1951.

Phyllis worked at home being a housewife and mother and also kept the books for Nilius Builders for over 30 years.

Chuck and Phyllis had four boys, Charles III (Skip), Larry, Tim, and Jeff.  They made it a priority to travel with their family even as the “boys” got older and had their own families.  Every other year they would all take a trip together, usually to Estes Park, Colorado spending time enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.

Chuck & Phyllis were both avid Husker fans.  Both loved football and Phyllis especially loved volleyball. They purchased Football season tickets with a family friend in 1962 and the family still has the same tickets/seats to this day.  Go Big Red!!

Phyllis will be missed by her children Skip (Kathy), Larry (Cindy), Tim (Twila), Jeff (Sandy), 11 grandchildren, and 23 great-grandchildren plus one on the way. Phyllis loved her Lord and dedicated her life to serving Christ. Memorials to Omaha Christian Academy and Faith Baptist Bible College. Condolences may be expressed at www.roedermortuary.com

Oct 21, 1930 – Feb 8, 2019

Illa J. Cooper, A.K.A. “Nana” Oct 21, 1930 – Feb 8, 2019. Omaha, NE. She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Fannie Connerly, the love of her life, husband Frederick Cooper, sister Mallie Freeman, brothers Alfred, Frank Jr, and Calvin Connerly, her one and only loving daughter Denise R. Baker, son-in-law Leroy S. Baker, Sr., nieces Willena Webb and Sherry Elliott, nephew Willie Freeman, great-nephews Jamar Fields and Micheal Morris.

Illa was surrounded with love by her family when she departed her life on Friday, February 8, 2019, at 3:08 a.m., at Immanuel Fontenelle Nursing Home. She leaves to cherish her many loving memories to her four grandchildren, Michelle (Tony), Leroy Jr, Brian Sr. (Kisha), and Andre. Five Great- Grandchildren Alex, Jeremy, Brianna, Brian Jr, Donte’, two great- great grandchildren Kamarra, and Iviona. Niece Valerie (Ed) Darwin and Nephew Allen Connerly. Special thanks to Nena Nelson for being her caregiver for many years.

In-laws of North Carolina: Charles (Bernell) Cooper, Neal Cooper, Shirley Cooper, Gregory (Vanvella) Cooper, JoAnn Graves, Clyde (Annie) Johnson, Allene Galbreath, Cynthia Cooper, James (Edna B) Cooper

And a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, extended grandchildren, extended great-grandchildren, other relatives and special friends

Wake: Friday, February 15th 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Service: Saturday, 10:00 a.m., Feb. 16th, 2019

Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave., Omaha NE

Repass: Lothrop Social Hall – 3232 N. 24th St., Omaha, NE

Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery

1/31/1950 – 2/10/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death by parents Clyde and Mildred Long; sister Judy Long Martin. Survived by wife Michele Long; sons Jason (Tonia) and Brandon Long; sisters Margaret Reidburn and Martha Geeson; brother-in-law Ron (Melody) Johnson; many other family and friends. Funeral Service 2 PM Thursday (2/14/2019) at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. with visitation 1 hour prior. Memorials to the family.

1/17/1932 – 2/9/2019

Elkhorn – Preceded in death by Husband of 49 years: Robert K. Phillips, Sr.; Daughter: Nancy A. Noble; Survived by Son: Robert K. Phillips, Jr. (Kathy); Grandchildren: Michaela & Colleen Phillips, Matt (Kelsey) Noble, Linsey Noble; Son-in-Law: Bob Noble; 2 Great-grandchildren; Siblings: Jack (Kay) Reed of Missouri Valley, IA, Carol (Ron) Hutchinson of Crescent, IA, Betty Bade of Kansas City, MO; Sisters-in-Law: Joanne (Bill) Fead, Gundega Phillips; And many Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel; Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Covenant Presbyterian Church 15002 Blondo Street Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorials to Covenant Presbyterian Church

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

11/27/1924 – 2/7/2019

Audrey was preceded in death by her husband: Verne; sister: Jeanne; brothers: Bob & Jerry; She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Rasmussen (Wayne) of Omaha; son, Steve Thormodsgard of Kearney; grandchildren, Danielle, Junior, and Kyle; sisters Pat Kiedinger of Texas, and Julie Woodhead (Mark) of Omaha. She also was survived by many nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Audrey survived a long life. She was a strong, witty woman who loved family and parties. She was a good cook back in her day, and she loved to knit, read, and watch movies. She had a memory like an elephant.  In her later years she regularly went to church, She loved being around her grandson Kyle which brought a smile to her face. She loved to make treats with him. Back in the day she enjoyed caring for her mother and brother. She enjoyed accompanying Verne on his short business trips. Audrey and Verne made many long-lasting friends during their years while living in various places.

In her final days she was peaceful and surrounded by many family members.

To leave a condolence, please visit www.roedermortuary.com

Memorial Service 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church 1920 N. 102nd Street Omaha, Nebraska.

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

11/23/1938 – 1/30/2019

Omaha – Survived by daughters Lisa Watkins, Letha Phillips (David), Vickie Chisley (Christopher); sons Tony Perry (Sylvia), Stanley Perry, Max Perry (Danita); 17 Grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; brothers: Johnny Dixon, Sr. (Doris) and Marvin Dixon; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Visitation 5 – 7 PM Friday Feb. 8th at Roeder Mortuary 50th and Ames Chapel. Funeral Service 9 AM Saturday (2/9/2019) at Salem Baptist Church, 3131 Lake Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

10/10/1944 – 2/6/2019

Age 74. Survived by children Toni G. Moreno, Larry W. Jr (Mary), Sabra K. Moon (Kevin); sister, Mary Katcher; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Proceded by parents Anthony J. and Evelyn P. Troia. Visitation Friday (2/15/2019) 5-7 PM. Funeral Service 10 AM Saturday (2/16/2019) at Roeder Mortuary. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.

Memorials to House of Hope, 4801 N 52nd St, Omaha, NE 68104

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

July 22, 1936 – February 3, 2019

Wilma R. Smith was born in Preston, Mississippi on Wednesday, July 22, 1936 to Armstead and Endia Velma (Duncan) Coleman.  She departed this life on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska.  Wilma was the sixth of nine children.

On June 17, 1952, she married the love of her life, Willie D. Smith, they have been married for 67 years.  To this union, three children were born-twins, Willie Roy and Willie Troy and daughter Brenda J. Smith.  They adopted their granddaughter (Troy’s daughter), Troyia Smith-Anderson, after his death in 1986, they also have five additional grandchildren.

Wilma was preceded in death by her parents, son’s, Willie Roy (1955) and Willie Troy (1986), one sister and five brothers.

She is survived by husband, Willie D. Smith, daughter, Brenda J. Smith, grandchildren and their spouse’s, Tracey (Frank) Foster, Brandon (Shanon) Smith, Troyia (Brian) Anderson, Shane (Amber) Wallace, Danny (Melanie) Smith and Dayna (Anthony Parrott) Gunter, two sisters, Mrs. Narvel Wilson and Minnie R. McCree of Detroit, Michigan, three sister’s-in-law of Omaha, Nebraska, numerous nieces, nephews, special nephew, Bernard Joe Hulin of  Mississippi, special nieces, Cynthea Coleman (Chicago) and Sherrie Coleman (Omaha), as well as best friends Marie Brown (Mississippi) and Blanch Rush (Omaha).

Visitation 10-11:00 with Funeral Service 11:00 AM  Friday (2/8/2019) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

2/22/1938 – 2/4/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death by Son: Randy; Parents: James & Carrie Leinbaugh; Survived by Wife: Roann Leinbaugh (Schrank); Sons: Mike Leinbaugh, Rick (Shari) Leinbaugh; 5 Grandchildren.

Private family services at a later date.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel – 11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090 – www.RoederMortuary.com

January 30, 1928 – February 1, 2019

Eunice Alyse (Schlautmann) McKain was born to Henry and Ruth (McVay) Schlautmann on January 30, 1928 in Gillette, Wyoming. At approximately one month of age, she contracted a severe illness. She survived, but was left completely deaf. At the age of 6, she began attending the Nebraska School for the Deaf in Omaha, Nebraska, as Wyoming did not have a deaf school.

Eunice married the love of her life, Kelsa McKain, Jr. on May 22, 1965 at the Methodist Church in Craig, Nebraska. She and Kelsa farmed outside of Craig, and raised three kids: Minnie, Mark and Robert. In 1990, they retired, sold the farm, and moved to Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, to be closer to their church, Bethlehem Deaf Lutheran Church. After Kelsa passed away in 2001, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to be even closer to the church.

She moved to Bickford Cottage in Omaha, Nebraska in 2014, where she lived until her death.

She loved to garden, sew, and bake. She always wanted to keep busy. When she moved to Bickford, she loved to help out peeling potatoes, playing bingo, crafting, and arranging flowers. She also liked it when AC/DC came on the radio. Who wouldn’t love that bass beat?

She was preceded by her parents, Henry (1967) and Ruth (2001) Schlautmann, husband Kelsa (2001), and daughter Mary Angela (1968.) She is survived by her children, Minnie (Mark) Olson, Mark (Jenny) McKain, and Robert (Sherril) McKain, and grandchildren, AlyseEggers,Stephanie Eggers, William Oldson, Sean Olson, Joshua(Vanessa) McKain and Isaac McKain.

Funeral Service Tuesday ( 2/5/2019) 11 AM with visitation from 10-11 AM at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE. Interment Tekamah Cemetery.