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8/9/1931 – 2/4/2017

Omaha – Preceded in death by wife of 53 years: Lois E.(Stokes); Brother: Melford Bolas; Daughter-in-Law: Margaret (Cockson) Bolas; Grandson: Eric Poole; Survived by Children: Ed (Mary) Bolas of MN, Ralph (Robin) Bolas of CO, John Bolas, Alan (Debra) Bolas; 7 Grandchildren; 9 Great- grandchildren and 1 on the way; Sister: Virginia (John) Philip of CA.

60 year member of the Shrine & Mizpah Lodge#302;   Member of Plumber’s Local Union #16

Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM; Service 1:00 PM Thursday (2/9/2017) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE, Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Omaha, NE.

Memorials to Lois E. Bolas Memorial Hockey Scholarship (UNO)

About the man:

Ken was the second of three children born by Herbert Edward Theadore Bolas (1899 – 1975) Ruth Isabel Stone (1901 – 1976). Melford Lawrence Bolas (1928 – 2015), was his older brother and Virginia “Ginny” Bolas (1936 – ), is his younger sister. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Fort Lee, Virginia and in West Germany from 1951 – 1953. He worked as a Journeyman plumber at the Local 16 for thirty-seven years in Omaha, NE.  His years as a plumber were interrupted by a relatively brief break to pursue an opportunity to own a business (the Arizona Barricade Company) with his brother Mel, in Tempe, AZ.

Ken had a gregarious personality.  He loved to travel with his wife, Lois (1933 – 2005).  They were married for fifty three years and raised four boys.  Together, they traveled to forty seven counties on six continents.  Ken was also a member of the Masonic Temple and the Shriners.

Ken’s love of family was always evident.  Never one to withhold or sugarcoat the truth, he would always offer frank and sage advice.   Ken was never afraid to give his family the tough love they sometimes needed.  He’d help his kids and grandkids to a point – as he was also a firm believer that all family has the strength to stand on their own in order to recognize their own true potential.

In the spring, one would find Ken and Lois (years of birth/death) starting seeds on the family’s three season porch long before planting season.  Once the summer months came, Ken would tend to his sizable garden and modest urban orchard in their backyard.   Fall would reward Ken and Lois’ gardening and horticulture skills with a prolific bounty of fruits and vegetables.  All of Ken’s friends and family would look forward to Lois’ jellies and preserves.

The great outdoors were a passion of Ken’s that he passed on to younger generations.  Every June, he would invite friends and family go fishing with him in Saskatchewan, Canada.  Only six fisherman per week are allowed on Lake Marchel, just northwest of Flin Flon.  As popularity amongst family members increased to attend his annual excursions to this remote lake, Ken stayed longer and longer until he finally was fishing for up to a month.  However, all of his fishing companions had to leave after a week.  This ensured that he would have a new fishing party each and every week.

Ken loved to hunt pheasants and grouse with his fellow hunting enthusiasts.  The group would pool their collective bounty and have an annual banquet inviting over additional friends and family to partake in the annual feast.  Those present used a variety of different recipes during these banquets, which made this annual gathering an exciting time for all who attended.

Being avid fans of college football and hockey, Ken would be found during football and hockey season either watching the Huskers on television or attending a Lancers or UNO Mavericks game.  Both Ken and Lois were founding members of the Blue Line Club, which helped the hockey players at UNO.  After the death of his beloved wife in 2005, he created the Lois E. Bolas Scholarship, which is awarded to UNO hockey players and supports them in academic achievement.

Ultimately, Ken was a generous soul with an unbridled sense of humor.  He will be fondly missed by many.

The following is an genealogical account of the family: (numbers denote which generation)

1) Parents– Herbert Edward Theodore Bolas (1899-1975) b. May 5 1899 in Rhayader Wales, England d. June 18 1975 in Tucson, AZ
Ruth Isabel Stone (1901-1976) b. March 1901 in Omaha, NE. Married: June 18, 1924 in Omaha, NE. d. Aug 27, 1976 Tucson, AZ

Siblings & Spouses
2) Milford Lawrence Bolas (1928-2015) b. Feb 4, 1928 Omaha, NE d. 2015 AZ
Betty Heinecamp (1930- ) b. Nov 21, 1930 IA Married: 1952 Omaha, NE
3) Son: Martin Leroy Bolas (1953- ) b. Nov 20,1953 St. Louis, MO Married: Laura 1-6-17
3) Daughter: Linda Ann Bolas (1956- ) b Aug 3,1956 Dayton, OH. Married: Oct 1, 1977 Douglas DeLozier (1954- ) b. Feb 3, 1954 Kansas City, MO
4) Children : Brent Douglas DeLozier (1980- ) b. May 26,1980 in Kansas City, Mo. Kelly Lauren DeLozier (1982- ) b. Oct, 1982 in Kansas City, MO.
3) Son: Donald Gary Bolas (1959- ) b. Jan 8,1959 Omaha NE. Married: Cindy Pace (1958- ) b. Aug 20,1958 in Sacramento, CA. Married: July 2, 1977
4) Children Paul Michael Bolas (1978- ) b. Dec 6, 1978
Trisha Renee Bolas (1986) b. 1986
Married: Linda Elias (1955- ) b. Jan 25,1955 Kansas City, KS. Married: Feb 10,1990 Married: Lisa Doolittle
Married: Mardell (maiden name unknown)
Married: Lynnette Smith Married: 1973 Tucson, AZ
3)Son: Jason Jay Bolas (1974- ) b. May 1, 1974
Married: in Tucson, AZ. March 9, 1979 Patricia Duffy (1945- ) b. Nov 28,1945 Waynesboro, PA
3) Mel’s daughter: Amber Bolas (1980- ) b June 25, 1980 Tucson, AZ
Jason LaVetter Married: June 2,2001 Tucson, AZ
Jason Graham Married: Dec 2, 2007
3) Mel’s daughter: Raven Bolas (1981-) b. Aug 8, 1981
2) Kenneth Herbert Bolas (1931-2017) b Aug 9,1931 in Omaha, NE d. Feb 4, 2017 Omaha, NE
Lois Elaine Stokes (1933-2005) b Feb 14,1933 Ames, IA. Married: Dec 29, 1951 d. Nov, 2009 Omaha, NE
4) Edward Steven Bolas (1952- ) b May 26, 1952 Ft Lee, VA & Mary Patricia Doll (1952- ) b Aug 16, 1952 in Omaha NE, Married: July 7, 1973 Omaha, NE
Edward’s son 4) Thomas Alan Bolas (1976- ) b. Feb 21,1976 in Omaha, NE. Children 5) Lumara Bolas Dreamer (2009- ) Feb 18,2009 Minneapolis, MN 5) Luc Giovanni Dreamer (2011- ) Dec 2, 2011 Minneapolis, MN
Edwards son 4) Christopher John Bolas (1977- ) b April 24 in Omaha NE & Erin Faircloth Married: August 2008 Seattle, WA
5) Kenneth Thomas Bolas (2011- ) b Oct 14, 2011 Seattle, WA
3) Ralph Kenneth Bolas (1954- )b Dec 17, 1954 Omaha, NE & Robin Cox (1957- ) b Oct 27, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, IA . Married: Aug 19, 2000 in Omaha, NE
3) John Herbert Bolas (1957- ) b May 28, 1957 in Omaha, NE & Margaret Cockson (1959-2008) b October 6, 1959 in Columbus, NE. Married: May 25, 1984 in Omaha, NE. d June 7, 2008 Omaha, NE
4) Teresa Marie Bolas (1986- ) b Nov 2, 1986 Omaha, NE & Corey A Friesen. Married: July 5, 2013 in Ralston, NE
4) Christine Elizabeth Bolas (1990) b Jan 4, 1990 in Omaha, NE
4) Matthew Bolas (2000- ) b: Jan 4, 2000 in Omaha, NE
3) Alan Clark Bolas (1960- ) b: May 17, 1960 in Omaha, NE & Debra Ann Keavy (1963- ) b: July 21, 1963 in Omaha, NE. Married: Oct 11, 2003 in Omaha, NE & Laura Poole (1961- ) b Aug 17, 1961 Married: July 26, 1986 Omaha, NE
4) Eric Poole (1984-2014) b Oct 17, 1984 d Nov, 2014
4) Jessica Leah Bolas (1986- ) b: Oct 23, 1986 in Omaha, NE  Married: Eric Quintana 2008 Estes Park, CO
5) Cole Bailey Bolas (2006-) b: April 27, 2006 Omaha, NE
5) Jude Quintana (2009-) b Oct 15, 2009
5) Luke Nathaniel Bolas (2014-) b Dec 24, 2014
4) Alissa Nicole Bolas (1989-) b June 1, 1989 Omaha, NE
5) Kylee Marie Feder- Bolas (2008- ) b Jan 12, 2008 Omaha, NE
5) Kolbee James Bolas (2009- ) b Sep 2, 2009 Omaha, NE
5) Cylis Alan Bolas (2015- ) b Feb 24, 2015 Omaha, NE
Ken’s sister 2) Virginia Ruth Bolas (1936- ) b July 28, 1936 Omaha, NE & John Lorne Philp (1929-) b Feb 27, 1929 Tucson, AZ. Married: Sept 6, 1958 in Tucson, AZ
3) David Lorne Phil (1962- ) b March 15, 1962 San Diego, CA & Tracey Ann Grover (1965-) b May 17, 1965, Married: June 20, 1987 in Houston, TX
4) Kelli Nicole Philp (1989- ) b Dec 16, 1989 in Coos Bay, OR
4)Andrew Lorne Philp (1993- ) b Dec 18, 1993 in Escondido, CA
3)Ruth Ann Phil (1963- ) b June 30, 1963 San Diego, CA & Michael John Dormanen (1960-) b May 31, 1960 in Virginia, MN. Married: May 5, 1992 Tucson, AZ
4) John Clarance Dormanen (2000-) b Feb 11, 2000 in Tucson, AZ
4) Aili Ruth Dormanen (2001-) b Dec 20, 2001 Tucson, AZ

11/16/1934 – 9/22/2016

Of Omaha, survived by wife Florence, daughters Laurie (Lynn) Farris, Patty (Scott) McDonald, son Scott (Sheila) Bargenquast, grandchildren Jeremy (Tracy) Dixon, Lindsey (Brad) Earley, Seth (Mina) McDonald, Spencer (Kate) Farris, Shannon (Andrew) Klement, great grandchildren Layla, Maddax, Brooklynn, Cora & McKenzie, sisters Beverly Olson & Mary Fickel, Many nieces & nephews.  Preceded in death by parents Detlef & Loena  Bargenquast, sons Timothy & Randal, brother Jimmy Bargenquast and sister Joyce Voight.

Gathering with Family 6-7:00 PM Wednesday (9/28/2016) at 108th Chapel, Celebration of Life Service 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Roeder Mortuary, Private Family Interment, Memorials to Alzheimer’s Association or Serene Care Hospice.

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

3/1/1939 – 8/29/2016

Of Omaha, survived by husband Douglas Stevens, children Jeffrey Tucker, Jennifer (John) Christensen, Michael (Debbie) Tucker, Douglas (Linly) Stevens, Jr., Stephanie (David) Geary,  12 Grandchildren and brother Richard Schaefer.

Reception with Family 6-8:00 P.M. Tuesday at 108th Chapel, Memorial Service 11:00 AM   Wednesday at Stonebridge Christian Church   15801 Butler Avenue, Omaha.  Private Family Interment.

Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society

September 10, 1922 – July 17, 2016

Proceded in death by her Husband, Henderson Burke Matney (WWII Marine Vetern), father Orville K. (OK) Smith, (WWI Army Veteran), mother Ruth Seaton Smith, sister Pauline Campbell (Ken), nephew, Mike Campbell and son in law Robert Morgan, Jr., (Vietnam Air Force Veteran) Survived by daughter Susan Morgan (Robert), son James Matney (Patti), son David Matney (Virginia) and five grandchildren, Kim Matney, James Matney, Melissa Hall (Jason), Mike Matney (Ann), Nathan Matney and eight great grandchildren, Brian Matney, Victoria Matney, Michelle Matney, Lily Hall, Johnny Matney, Bailin Hall, Megan Matney and Violet Hall.
Gathering with family 10:00 am Thursday (7/21/16) at Gretna Chapel, Memorial Service 11:00 am Thursday, Private Family Interment.
In lieu of flowers, memorials requested to the Disabled American Veterans and Nebraska Humane Society.

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

June 9, 1949-May 22, 2016

Sacks, Cynthia Ulrich (born and died during peony season, her favorite flower). Her father, Robert Ulrich, met Patricia Frame as students at Doane College, where Cyndy lived her first year while her father finished his degree. Then the family moved to North Platte near where Bob’s and Pat’s extended family lived (in Ainsworth and Hershey, respectively). There she spent her formative years, with her younger sister Lorna, until she returned to Doane, this time as a student of art. Soon after, she met James McShane of Omaha, whom she married. With him, she had four children—Heather, Marisa, Katie, and Jameson—all of whom she was immensely proud, sometimes embarrassingly proud. During this busy time, she worked at Immanuel Hospital where she made lifelong friends. Later, after her divorce, she married Joel Sacks; she finished an associate’s degree in graphic design; and she began painting more, her children older and fairly independent. She became involved with the Nebraska Women’s Art Caucus and Country Kickers and played Bunko with the Ponca girls regularly. Her other interests were scattered and many: Gardening, books, music, fashion, travelling, her grandchildren…and ellipses. All family and friends expected her to continue for years after her lung cancer diagnosis. Now, even after her death, they know she….

Cynthia was preceded in death by her father, Robert Ulrich. She is survived by her mother, Patricia (Frame) Ulrich; her sister, Lorna (Ulrich) Packett; her four children and their partners, Heather McShane and Ryan Dunn, Marisa McShane and Ralf (Boehme) McShane, Katie McShane-Schwieger and Josh Schwieger, and Jameson McShane; four grandchildren, Henry Schwieger, Frida and Evan McShane, and Lens Dunn; and many other beloved relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Roeder Mortuary (2727 N. 108 St.). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, or Nebraska Cultural Endowment.

2/20/1931 – 4/14/2016

Preceded in Death by parents Raymond & Charlotte Brady, brothers John Brady & Raymond Brady.  Survived by wife Marlene Brady, children Kelly Brady, Mark (Jean) Brady, Holly Brady, grandchildren Catherine & Nichole, sisters-in-law Ellen Feuerbacher & Ardene McCall, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other family members and friends.

Visitation: Monday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.  Memorial  Service Tuesday 10:00 AM at Maplewood United Methodist Church 3535 Maplewood Blvd.  In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Maplewood United Methodist Church or American Diabetes Association.

10/29/1941 – 3/21/2016

Of Omaha, survived by daughter Shelly (Rich) Howdle, son Jeff (Lisa) Morris, 5 Grandchildren, Mother Florence Weigel, Aunt Ann Maynard.

Our Mom was a very strong, independent woman.  Her family was her happiness.  She loved us, loved her pets, yet her biggest love was her 5 grandchildren. She worked for HUD for 30 years and then Mail Solutions for 10 years.  Anxiously awaiting her first grandchild, she retired from HUD when Alex was born.  Over the next several years, 4 more grandchildren were added to the family, Ally, Sam, Ellie and Carson.  She was a proud Grandma and loved to spend time with the grandkids.  Mom was very generous and was always there for us, usually before we knew we needed her. Despite her many health issues she always persevered.  We take comfort in knowing Mom is in heaven, walking without pain.  She was taken from us too soon, too quickly. We love and miss you Mom….until we see you again.

Memorial Service 10:00 A.M. Saturday (3/26/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.  Memorials to American Animal Hospital.  Private family interment.

4/29/1922 – 2/29/2016

Jerome Gregor Kraemer (Jerry) was born on April 29, 1922, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Katherine Resch Kraemer and Gregor Kraemer. He attended Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, where he played center on the football team (#72).   Jerry served in the United States Naval Construction Forces during world W II in the South Pacific.  He attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Mn. and began a career in the insurance business in 1948. In 1988 he retired as a Vice President with Central States Indemnity. While at CSO he received an award for his innovative approach to working with clients.  “TO CARE IS TO GROW” OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD 1987.  While living at Lakeside Village Retirement Community, he chaired the Lakeside Village scholarship committee for several years.

Survived by children and spouses Maureen Kraemer Adams (David), Dan Kraemer (Maureen), John Kraemer (Devin), Ed Kraemer (Mary), Mary Kraemer, Rosie Tomka (Gerry) 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, brother Father Edwin Kraemer, sister Mary Torborg (Lee), sister-in-law, Ellie Kraemer,  many nieces, nephews, family and friends.  Loving family friend and caregiver, Grey Morales.  Preceded in death by wife Maureen, son James Kraemer and daughter-in-law Teena Kraemer.

Visitation 5-7:00 PM Friday 108th Chapel with Memorial Tribute 7-8:30 PM Friday.  Memorial Mass 10:30 A.M. Saturday at  Lakeside Village 17475 Frances in Omaha, private family interment.  Memorials to Lakeside Scholarship Fund.   Member of Knights of Columbus.  Jerry touched the hearts of many with his faith and his inimitable spirit.  He  made a difference in someone’s life every day.

Dec 22, 1957- Feb 5, 2016

Age 58. Mike was born and grew up in Omaha, NE.  He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and pursued a Master’s Degree in Education.  Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corps and served and retired from the City of San Jose after a 23 year career as a Civil Engineer for the San Jose Airport and the Department of Transportation.  His goal in retirement was to give back through teaching.

Mike will be fondly remembered for his compassion and his uncanny wit to make people laugh. He was born to be a grandfather and was always the center of attention.

He is preceded in death by parents Russell and Helen Witkovski. He is survived by his wife Vicki Courtnage-Witkovski, son Larry Witkovski (Lindsey), daughter Rachel Witkovski, grandson Michael A. Witkovski, sisters Peggy Cox and Lana Haight, in-laws Larry and Kathy Courtnage and Angelo and Kathy Anzalone, and extended family.

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel, Private Family Interment. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association send to either 14216 Dayton Circle #6, Omaha, NE 68137 or 111 W St John Street #1150, San Jose CA 95113.

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