Scott Smith

1/16/1946 – 1/26/2015

Survived by Ann Ross (mother), Thomas Ross (brother) both in Palm Springs, CA; nieces and nephew, Jessica Pieklo, Minneapolis, MN, Kathryn Mason, Denver, CO, Daniel Mason, Minneapolis, and Susan King, Minneapolis. Preceeded in death by August Ross (father), Annette Ross Mason (sister).

FAMILY GATHERING 7pm Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at Roeder Mortuary. In lieu of flowers send memorials to Alzheimer’s Association or American Heart Association.

5/20/1932 – 1/27/2015

Age 82. John was born in Omaha, NE and lived most of his life in the Cornhusker State. John and Joan lived in Phoenix, AZ for awhile but came back home to be closer to family. John was also a veteran and was drafted into the US Army in 1952, a mere 3 months after his marriage. He served 2 years with an artillery unit in Korea. John was a salesman, entrepreneur, delivery man,snow plow driver, garbage man and just about everything else in his professional life. John owned and operated Carl’s Service gas station in Gretna, NE for several years in the 70’s and early 80’s. The gas station business was a true family business that employed his wife and all of his children at one time or another. John was a devoted Catholic and life long member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree serving in a variety of leadership roles including that of Grand Knight. John is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Joan Carl, his parents Adolph and Edna Carl and his brothers Tom, Pat and Jim Carl. John is survived by his 6 children, Robert Carl, David Carl, Catherine Graham, Barbara Rhoades, Al Carl and Terry Carl. John was the proud grandfather of 26 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

VISITATION Thursday 5-7pm with a Rosary at 6:30pm all at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel. FUNERAL MASS Friday 10:30am at St. James Catholic Church, 9025 Larimore Ave. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Essentials Pregnancy Service, 6220 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68104, www.essentialps.org

4/23/1933 – 1/24/2015

Council Bluffs, IA. Preceded in death by her parents, Herman H. Ortmann and Elizabeth (Redekopp); sister, Susie Busenitz; and sister-in-law, Theresa Ortmann. Survived by her husband, Charles W.; children, Richard C. and friend Mary Dishman, and Carolyn Cahill (James); grandchildren, William R.F. Harmon (Amanda), Melissa Montgomery (Christopher), and Catlin Cahill; 5 great grandchildren; siblings, Ruth Roth (Lynn), and Heinrich Ortmann; brother-in-law, Walter Busenitz; sister-in-law, Kathleen Gray (Lee); and many family and friends. Martha worked for Mutual of Omaha, State of NE, and UNMC. Following her retirement, she worked for the Stephen Center, and volunteered at General Dodge House and Lauritzen Gardens. Martha was very active with Charles in the Mayflower Society.

VISITATION Wednesday 5-7pm at Roeder Mortuary. MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday at 11am at First Covenant Church, 201 N. 90th St. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to First Covenant Church, or General Dodge House.Cemetery. Memorials to First Covenant Church, or General Dodge House.

6/15/1932 – 1/23/2015

Bennington, NE. Dean Earl Ekberg died on January 23, 2015 after a long illness with Alzheimer Disease. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He displayed a keen sense of humor, and most people remembered him because of his humor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Viola H. Nagel Ekberg and Martin J. Ekberg. He is survived by his wife, Jeanette (Krause) Ekberg; his daughter, Karen (John) Thurber and their children, Michael and Nicholas, all of Omaha; his son, Mark Ekberg of Fremont, NE; his daughter, Chloe Ekberg of Seattle, WA; his sister-in-law, Jeanene (Krause) and brother-in-law Rodney Smith, of El Paso, TX; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ralph and Janice Krause of Bethesda, MD, and David and Pam Krause of Glenview, IL; and 4 first cousins, Alberta Panning of Kearney, NE, Marilyn Dutton of Estes Park, CO, Beverly Kai of Pender, NE, and Roy Ekberg of Olathe, KS.

VISITATION is Thursday 5-7pm at the Mortuary. FUNERAL SERVICE at 11am on Friday at St. Paul Methodist Church, 5410 Corby St. Interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to: St. Paul United Methodist Church; Alzheimer’s Foundation; and VNA Hospice.

6/1/1923 – 1/20/2015

VISITATION Thursday 4-6pm at Ames Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICE 11am Friday, January 30, 2015 at Fort Street Church of Christ, 5922 Fort St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery to follow.

10/29/1948 – 1/23/2015

Preceeded in death by parents, Forrest and Wanda Brown. Survived by husband, Gordon; children, Stacey (Joe) Glogowski, Nicholas (Lacy); grandchildren, Joey, Parker, Blake; siblings, Joyce (Sam) Earl, Dale (Shirley) Brown; many family and friends.

VISITATION Tuesday 5-7pm with Prayer Service 6:30pm at Roeder Mortuary. MEMORIAL MASS 11am Wednesday at St. Leo’s Catholic Church 1920 N. 102nd St. Memorials to Holy Name School or Mary, Our Queen School.

4/29/1925 – 1/17/2015

Queen Esther loved to go to church, but more than anything, she loved God. She was a woman with a godly spirit who was always willing to give and help, be it a church member, a neighbor, a child or a stranger – you could depend on her. She always said she’d help you before she’d hinder you.

Born to Julius and Leola (Dunlap) Williams, Sr, on April 29, 1925 in Bluffs City Arkansas; she was the oldest child of this union. She attended the Union Grove Elementary School and Upchurch Training School (H.S.)

Her father was a farmer, so there were always stories of life on the farm: Chopping cotton, helping in the fields, feeding and tending to the animals and farm life in general. One story mama used to tell us about was how she acquired her own watermelon patch. Grandpa decided since he knew she was the one who was ‘sneaking’ them from his crop, he gave her her own patch.

When grandma would go to help her mother, mama would be left to care for her younger siblings while grandpa was in the fields.

She met her husband, Ozie Hill, Sr, who also grew up in the area. He worked at the Sante Fe, Atchison and Topeka Railroad. They married in June of 1946. Looking for better job opportunities, they came to Omaha, NE shortly thereafter.

While living in the 24th & Spencer St area she met and befriended Sister Collins who invited her to church. By 1955 she decided that she would attend Great Bethlehem Temple and make it her church home. At that time, the church was a storefront at 20th and Lake until the church moved to 2316 N 25th St.

Baptized in the name of Jesus and filled with the Holy Ghost she taught Sunday school for over 40 years was a missionary and served faithfully. The church moved from this location to its present location where the name was changed and is under new leadership.

As her health began to fail, she attended New Hope Apostolic Temple, the church her daughter attended in case she became ill, a family member was near.  Her daughter Darlene enrolled her in the Friendship Adult Daycare Program and also got a senior companion for her.

Just before she passed Queen had stated that her ‘Father’ was waiting on her… he was expecting her. She passed away Sat, Jan 17, 2015 with her daughter and great granddaughter near.

Preceded in death by her parents – Julius and Leola Williams; Sisters Lillie M Fluker and Louise M. Carr; Brothers: Julius L. Williams Jr, James Williams and Naymond Williams; Son: Roy W Williams; Grandson: Courtney H Taylor.  She is survived by her Brother: Raymond Williams of Prescott, Arkansas; Daughters: Virdia L Stevens (Larry Sr) of Warrensburg, Missouri, Darlene Turner and Glenda Hill of Omaha, Nebraska; Son: Ozie Hill Jr of Omaha, Nebraska; 15 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.

VISITATION Tuesday, January 27th, 4-6pm at Mortuary. HOME GOING 10am Wednesday, January 28th, Roeder Mortuary. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.

3/19/1923 – 1/22/2015

Preceded in death by infant son, Stephen Hauck; parents, Valentine and Barbara Hauck; 4 brothers; 3 sisters; daughter-in-law, Deborah Hauck. Survived by wife, Delores Hauck; children, Gregory Hauck, Francine (Robert) Sparby, Douglas (Nancy) Hauck, Barbara (Michael) Quinn, Jan (Bret) Matthews, Robert (Lori) Hauck, Meg (Tony) Petersen; grandchildren: Jeremy, Christine, Ryan, Cameron, Amy, Brittany, Nicholas, Benjamin and Sarah; 8 great grandchildren; 2 great greatgrandchildren; sisters, Donna Izlar, Joan (Gene) Edison, Jan (Jack) Schuver; brother, Jerry Hauck; sister-in-law, Geneva Hauck.

VISITATION Sunday 3-4pm with a Rosary at 4pm all at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICE Monday 4pm at St. Patrick’s Church Of Elkhorn, 20500 W Maple. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ollie Webb Center or St. Francis House.

3/7/1919 – 1/21/2015

Gretna. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry P. Melia; parents, Gus and Hannah (Steen) Biel; brother, Bernard (Mildred) Biel; sisters, Myrtle (Arthur) Bartels, Pearl (J. Edward) Wagner; also nieces and nephews: Ray Biel, Edwin Mowinkel, Loran Plambeck, Jodeen (Willis) Rix, Danny (Beverly) Bartels, Leonard Biel, Edward J. Wagner, Vicki Wagner. Survived by nieces and nephews: Jackie Mowinkel, Judy Plambeck, Corrine (Mylan) Kruse, Larry (Gloria) Bartels, Gerald (Mari) Wagner, Dennis (Cheryl) Wagner, Neil Wagner, Linda Biel, Marge Wagner.

VISITATION Saturday 1-2pm at Gretna Chapel. MEMORIAL SERVICE 2pm Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Roeder Mortuary, 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE.

8/3/1925 – 1/20/2015

Omaha. Survived by children, Richard Siemer, Steve Siemer, Lana Smith, Lisa (Ron) VanVleet, and Marcy (Tom) Krisor; 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by Mary Ann; parents, Gus and Adele; brother Richard.

VISITATION with Family Thursday 5-7pm at the Mortuary. FUNERAL SERVICE 10AM Friday, January 23, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 11120 Calhoun Road. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.