2/16/1926 – 12/30/2018
Of Omaha – Graveside Service 10:00 AM Wednesday (1/9/2019) at Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel; 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000; www.RoederMortuary.com
4/29/1934 – 1/7/2019
Charles “Jake” Jacobs – Skooter the Clown
Preceded in death by Mother: Lillian (Higgins); Father: William Jacobs; 1st Wife of 28 years: Norma Lee (Usery); 2nd Wife of 16 years: Ruth Stearns (Hayner); Survived by Children: Karen (Rod) Rodgers of Omaha, John (Susan) Jacobs of Southbridge, MA, Kurt Jacobs of Omaha; Granddaughters: Sarah and Hannah Rodgers.
The US Army trained Jake to drive a truck. He brought his truck driving skills back to his hometown, Chicago, IL. He drove a truck overnight while attending Roosevelt University full time. After earning his Bachelor in Science degree in Business, Jake spent more than 25 years in the trucking industry. Around 1986 Jake went to work for the Omaha Home for Boys. At that same time he became involved with the Masonic Order and Shriners. He spent many summers in area parades as Skooter the Clown as well as dedicating his time to the Shrine Circus and Mobile Nobles. Jake was also a member of The American Legion, Post 1, the VFW, Post 2503, and the Elks Lodge 39.
Gathering of Family and Friends 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.
Memorials to Tangier Shrine Transport Fund
11/14/1944 – 1/5/2019
Age 74. Preceded in death by parents, Woodrow and Gladys Crossland; sisters, Phyllis and Soni; and brother, Barry Crossland. Survived by husband, James; sons, Chris Dutch (Peggy), Trey Lalley (Lallaya), Paul Lalley (Carrie); daughter, Kim Dutch and 6 grandchildren.
Visitation Wednesday 5:00-7:00 PM at funeral home. Funeral Service Thursday 1:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel, 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
8/14/1933 – 12/29/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by Parents: Stephen F. & Bessie Larkowski; Brothers & Sisters; and Grandson: Stephen L. Larkowski; Survived by Wife of 60 years: Marilyn; Son: Kevin (Terrie) of Omaha; Daughters: Cara Skrypchuk of Crofton, MD, Lisa (Martin) Hahle of Boise, ID; Son: Craig of Phoenix, AZ; 6 Grandchildren; 5 Great-grandchildren.
Visitation Friday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel; Memorial Service 10:00 AM Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Kountze Memorial Lutheran 2650 Farnam Omaha, Nebraska.
Memorials to NE Children’s’ Home, MOSAIC, Grand View University, or Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
10/4/1931 – 12/29/2018
Omaha – Survived by Children: Chuck (Jane) Dambrosia, Debbie Turner, Mike (Marianne) Dambrosia, Scott (Debbie) Christopherson; 9 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; Brother: Jack (Linda) Melton; and a host of special nieces & nephews, special Fremont family, and many other loving family & friends.
Reception with Family from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, January 4, 2019 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.
5/30/1961 – 12/29/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by parents Lincoln and Doris; son Dylan; sister Tabatha; nephew Laron Bruner. Survived by sons Derek and Darryl; sisters Carolyn, Brenda Bruner and Sharon; brother Clyde (Danielle); grandsons Diavion and Damarion; many nieces and nephews. Visitation 5-7PM Thursday at Roeder Mortuary, 108th St Chapel. Funeral Service 11AM Friday (1/4/2019) at Fort Street Church of Christ, 5922 Fort St. Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
10/9/1970 – 12/28/2018
Council Bluffs – Survived by Mother: Candace Pedersen; Children: Carly & Christian Pedersen; Brother: Todd (Kathryn) Pedersen and their 2 daughters; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Memorial Service 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with visitation one hour prior to service, at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family to help set up an education fund for his children.
8/16/1930 – 12/27/2018
Omaha – Preceded by husband Eugene L. Baker. Survived by son Ronald (Karla) Baker; granddaughters Sarah Baker-Hansen (Matthew Hansen) and Lindsey Baker. Funeral Service 1 PM Thursday (1/3/2019) at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 North 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
Aug 31, 1935 – Dec 25, 2018
Preceded in death by parents Albert and Vivian; sister Alberta Abel. Survived by wife Penny; children Christy, Jeff and Jason (Danielle); grandson Garrett; brother Rodney (Joyce); step daughter Penny (Mike) Stiffler; step grandchildren Brianne (Josh) Johnson, Michelle Woods and Gabriel Stiffler; step great-granddaughter Scarlette Johnson; many nieces and nephews. Harry began his career with the Union Pacific Rail Road in 1954 in North Platte, NE and retired in 1992 in Omaha. Memorial service 1 pm Friday (12/28/18) at Roeder Mortuary.
12/27/1919 – 12/24/2018
Dolores Owen (Dee) passed away early Christmas Eve morning, three days before her 100th birthday, leaving behind 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and a team of dedicated caregivers.
Dee proudly described herself as a “professional volunteer”, giving countless hours to organizations including the Omaha Community Playhouse, Ak-Sar-Ben, Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army, Junior League of Omaha, General Crook House, Pi Beta Phi, Omaha Children’s Museum and so many others.
Dee received several honors during her active years including the Ak-Sar-Ben Court of Honor in 2001, Sustainer of the Year for the Junior League of Omaha and the YWCA People of Vision Award for Professional Volunteer of the Year in 1992. As a fellow volunteer noted, “There was never a job too small or too big for Dee Owen”
Dolores was a caring wife, mother and grandmother, knowing only kindness and love.
Dolores is preceded in death by her Husband of almost 50 years: Edward; Parents: Ralph & Mabel Carlson; She is survived by her Children: Robert Owen, Carolyn Anderson, Barb (Dan) Scanlan, Richard (Ginger) Owen, Kathryn (Dr. Richard) Stemm, Peggy (Jim) Gray;
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday (12/29/18) at Dundee Presbyterian Church 5312 Underwood Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska; There will be a luncheon Saturday following the service at the Omaha Community Playhouse.
In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Omaha Community Playhouse, V.N.A. Omaha, or the Salvation Army – Omaha
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
