1/29/1925 – 2/25/2019
Omaha – Memorial Service 10AM Friday, March 1, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 5911 Ville De Sante Drive Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Friday 11:15 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel; 4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600; www.RoederMortuary.com
10/29/1931 – 1/18/2019
Lorraine Willis was known for her uncanny way of bringing a smile to your face. Her sense of humor was unmatched.
She passed at home 1-18-19 with her children and friends by her side. She was born at the farm home of her parents Herbert & Edith Leonard near Watertown, South Dakota. Her grandparents were homesteaders in The Dakota Territory, some of the very first settlers.
After graduating from Watertown High School she went on to nursing school. She graduated from Sioux Valley in 1952 with her R.N. degree. Her nursing career spanned over 45 years in four states. Most of those years were spent at Immanuel in Omaha. She was known as “Willie”. She won the Nebraska Caring Kind Award.
Many of her Immanuel family came to her aid to care for her in the final weeks of her life.
She married James W. Willis 2-14-53. She was his caregiver when he had a lengthy battle with cancer. He called her his “Goose”. They shared many hobbies and good times and always made a beautiful home where you felt truly loved. Together they had four children. She was the “Best” Mom ever to Catherine, Steven (Kathy), Doug and Mel (Rhett) Romsa. She had five grandchildren, Michael, Ryan (Allie), James, Olivia and Hannah. Three great-granddaughters Addysen, Emersyn & Rowyn Lorraine. She adored them all. Loving Nieces and Nephews who came to see her this past year. Her special “Grand-dog” Boomer who always stayed by her side. Many, Many friends.
Special thanks for all your love and support goes to Devin & John, Maggie, Dody, Debbie, Marlene, Barb, Vickie and her entire “Willie” Team. Of course, Darlene and all her wonderful neighbors.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Helen, Fae & Eldred. She cherished them. They were some of the most humorous fun-loving people you could ever meet. They shared many adventures.
She was one in a million. Always humble and kind. Family will welcome her friends March 9th, 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Roeder Mortuary 108th St. Memories and Prayers at 12:15p.m. with Marlene Swanson officiating. Please omit flowers. Direct memorials to the family. Wear your denim – Willie’s trademark.
Her final resting place will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in her family plot with her husband James in June 2019.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel; 2727 N. 108th Street – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000; www.RoederMortuary.com
6/6/1945 – 2/24/2019
Omaha – Preceded in death by wife Donna May; grandson Chuck Gammel; great-grandson Declan Gammel. Survived by loving partner Donna Raszler; daughters Tammy (Gene) Tomasello, Linda (Bob) Gammel, Sally (Dan) Flott; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; many brothers and sisters. Visitation Sunday 4 – 6 PM, Funeral Service 10 AM, Monday (3/4/2019) both at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery.
3/16/1943 – 2/25/2019
Born in Howells, NE. – Preceded in death by husband Lee Luxa; parents Dennis & Hilda Stoltenberg; sisters Jean Schacher, Phyllis Wanderer. Survived by Children Angie (John) Gallups, Michael (Vicki) Luxa; grandchildren Nikki (Travis) Mann, Jolyn (Nate) Stratman, Skyler Luxa (fiancée Jordan Stilmock), Ashlee (Jake) Brooks; great grandchildren Claire, Owen & Will Mann, Trace & Holt Stratman, Ruby Brooks. Brother Brock (Karen) Stoltenberg, brother in laws Gary Schacher, Warren Wanderer. Many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service Friday 10:00 AM at St. Leo’s Catholic Church 1920 N. 102nd St. Omaha, NE. Memorials to American Cancer Society or Josie Harper Hospice House.
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6/15/1932 – 2/23/2019
Omaha – Preceded in death by husband Russell. Survived by children Jerry, Jackie, Michael, Patrick, Linda & Craig, 21 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and 2 on the way, 1 great great granddaughter, sister Beverly (Roberts) Braden, family and friends.
Memorial Service Saturday June 15 at 11:00 AM at Maplewood United Methodist Church 3535 Maplewood Blvd. Omaha. NE. Graveside Service Tuesday June 18 at 1:00 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE. Memorial to Maplewood United Methodist Church.
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1/21/1929 – 2/20/2019
Omaha Preceded in death by parents Glen and Hazel, brother Vic Howarth. Survived by nieces Vickie Klein, Linda Tuttle, nephews John Howarth, Dan Howarth.
Graveside Service Monday (2/25/19) 2:00 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery 7909 Mormon Bridge rd. Omaha, NE. Memorials to Mosaic Omaha.
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6/22/1958 – 2/19/2019
Omaha – Survived by loving family and friends.
Preceded in death by parents Jerry & Becky.
Memorial Service Monday (2/25/19) 11:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary. No visitation. Memorials to Open Door Mission or Lydia House.
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1/10/1948 – 2/18/2019
Diane M Johnson was born January 10, 1948, in Omaha,
Nebraska, to Lovie Lee Johnson and Jessie Mae Phillips. Diane attended and
graduated from Tech High School. She was a firm believer in Christ and was a
member of King Solomon Baptist Church. She worked for the Omaha Public School
District for 34 years before she retired.
Diane also known as “DiDi” to many loved
listening to music and cooking/baking in her spare time. She loved baking
cakes, her cakes were the best on earth.
Diane Johnson departed this life on February 18,
2019. She was preceded in death by her wife, Annette Love; mother, Jessie
Cobbs; father, Lovie Johnson; grandparents, Leonard and Ellie Phillips; uncle,
Leonard Phillips Jr; two aunts, Jurdean Jackson and Faye Eichelberger; sister,
Betty Johnson; special niece, Cynthia Johnson; and grandnephew, Joshua Evans.
Diane leaves to cherish her memory her daughter,
Sherry Johnson; a brother, James Johnson; four special nephews, Kenny, Tracy,
Patrick, and Brandon; two grandchildren, Kevin and Cherish Thomas; one great
grandchild, Kaelyn Thomas; and a host of other family and friends.
Visitation: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Wednesday February 27, 2019 with the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM all at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave..
Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery
2/23/1945 – 2/20/2019
Gretna – Preceded in death by parents Joseph and Dorothy Zeleny; brother Bob Zeleny; grandsons Anthony and Solomon Zeleny. Survived by beloved wife of 54 years Carol Zeleny; children Bill (Kris) Zeleny, Judy (Todd) Twiford, Tom Zeleny, Sharon (Kevin) Kudlacek, Dave (Kim) Zeleny, Steve (Chryssi) Zeleny, Gary (Tiffani) Zeleny, Don (Sarah) Zeleny and Joe (Shelby) Zeleny; sisters Linda Vondra and Paula Eden; 36 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 4-7 PM with Rosary Service at 7 PM, Funeral Mass 10 AM Saturday (2/23/2019) both at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 508 Angus St. Gretna, Nebraska. Memorials to Knights of Columbus #3019 Wild Game Feed for Handicapped Children.
7/8/1947 – 2/18/2019
Omaha – Sandy passed away after a 6 + year battle with breast cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Dan, infant daughter, Colleen. Survived by daughters, Cris, Cherie and Cara Connors, step children, Danny (Lyda), Jeff (Maureen), Kim (Maciej) Novak, 9 grandchildren, siblings, Dale (Linda) Thiele, Rita Armor, many family & friends.
Visitation Thursday 5-6:30 PM with Vigil Service at 6:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St. Omaha, NE. Memorial Mass Friday (2/22/19) 10:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Ave. Omaha, NE. Sandy donated her body to science. Private interment at Omaha National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Project Pink’d.
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