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9/24/1936 – 2/18/2019

Omaha – Survived by Husband of 60 years: Robert M.; Son: Michael Scott; Daughters: Lori Jo & Julie Lynn; Granddaughter: Devyn Rose Sparrer; Son-in-Law: Christopher Michael Sparrer; Brother: Roger Van Voorhees; Sister: Sandra Kay Carder.

Graduate of Benson High (1954); NE Wesleyan (1958); Married in 1959; Member of PEO Sisterhood, Delta Zeta; and on the Children’s Hospital Volunteer Board; She was an avid reader, did needlepoint, traveled, and was a bowler. She loved her soaps and loved her dogs more. But, loved her granddaughter best of all!

Memorial Service 2:00 PM Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society or Little White Dog Rescue

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

March 19, 1933 – February 13, 2019

Barbara Booth, 85 years of age, passed on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Esprit Whispering Ridge Assisted Living Center.

Barbara was born Marcella Barbara Jean Barnett, March 19, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Nelson Robert and Erma Jean Barnett. She was the oldest of three children; two preceded her in death; Brothers; Melvin Harold Barnett and Robert Nelson Barnett. Her family later moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she met George Earl Booth. George and Barbara were married on March 25th 1954.

Barbara was able to touch the hearts of many during her life. She worked as the manager of the record department at Brandeis Department store for many years. She also took pride in being a member of Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church. She loved working in the church and cherished praising the Lord. Always enjoying helping others, she served as a deaconess and worked alongside her husband, Elder Booth, for many years until her health prevented her services. Barbara loved to read her bible, praying for and with others, baking, spending time with family, traveling, and listening to Gospel music. She was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, and friend, who always thought of others first.

Barbara is survived by:

Children: Clarence Barnett of Newport Beach California, Gwen Barnett of Omaha Nebraska

Loura Hall of Omaha, NE, George Booth Jr. of Tokyo Japan, Lorita White of Bellevue, NE

Grandchildren: Eugene Barnett of Omaha, NE, La Shonda Tuff of Bellevue, NE

Latoi Sullenger of Surprise, AZ

Great Grandchildren: Rebecca Barnett of Omaha, NE, Samantha Barnett of Omaha, NE

Jazel Tuff of Omaha, NE, Lellana Barbara Tuff of Omaha, NE, Layla Sullenger of Surprise, AZ

Ryan Sullenger of Surprise, AZ

Barbara will be deeply missed, but her memory will carry on with all of those who were blessed with the opportunity to know and love her. In closing we leave you with one of her favorite Bible passages, Psalm 23.

Funeral Services 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 20th at Sharon Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3336 Lake St., Omaha, NE 68111. Visitation: 1pm-2pm. Interment: Evergreen Cemetery.

11/3/1940 – 2/15/2019

Terry G. Forsberg was born November 3, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ruth V. Long and Floyd G. Forsberg.   He passed on February 15, 2019 peacefully surround by his family.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth V. and Floyd G. Forsberg, and two grandchildren, Regan A. and Chase B. Forsberg. Survived by his wife Linda P., his sons and their spouses David G. (Donna) and Grant A. (Shawna) and three grandchildren Seth R., London C., and Devon B.  Forsberg.

Raised in North Omaha, he attended Miller Park grade school and Omaha North High School where he graduated in 1958.  He enrolled at Omaha University in 1958 and obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree with distinction majoring in speech in 1962. He married his high school sweetheart Linda P. Johns in 1960.  They had two sons, David G. and Grant A.

                He began his career as a manager of Miller Park Swimming Pool.  After a brief stint at KFAB radio with the call name Don Steele, he began his employment with KMTV in production and rose through the ranks to lead reporter and anchor.  In 1977, he was hired by Mayor Al Veys who quickly appointed him as the manager of the Omaha Civic Auditorium, Orpheum Theatre, and Rosenblatt Stadium.   In 1992, he began a career as business manager for Chip Davis and Mannheim Steamroller where he continued until his retirement in 2008.  Thereafter, he continued to stay involved in the entertainment industry.  As part of GranStan Services, he coordinated and assisted in various elements of numerous events in Omaha and the State of Nebraska ranging from production elements with the Nebraska State Fair to corporate annual meetings and charitable events.

                Throughout his career his love of athletics was clear.  Beginning at Omaha North High School, where he was a public address announcer at sporting events.  Shortly after he enrolled at Omaha University, he began his 50 year stint as Omaha University/University of Nebraska at Omaha PA announcer for football, basketball and various other sporting events.  In addition, he was the PA announcer for the Omaha Royals for 25 years.

                He was involved in numerous organizations and boards including downtown Omaha Press Club(past president), Vikings of Distinction (Hall of Fame), University of Nebraska-Omaha Maverick Board, Hall of Fame Selection Board University of Nebraska-Omaha Board (past chairman), Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame Board (past chairman), College World Series Board, Rotary, Keystone Little League Baseball(past president), National Press Photographers Association, Nebraska Press Photographers Association, International Association Auditorium Managers, National Association Exposition Managers, University of Nebraska-Omaha Alumni Association.

                Terry passed peacefully February 15, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the University of Nebraska Foundation – Athletics Department. 2285 South 67^th Street, Suite 200 Omaha, NE 68106.

Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE, Funeral Service Thursday (2/21/19) 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE . Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park.

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

May 22, 1949 – February 9, 2019

Jeffrey Clyde Maddocks Age 69 of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on February 9, 2019 at home.  Jeffrey was born on May 22, 1949 in Hebron, Nebraska to Clyde and Alberta (Clark) Maddocks.   He served 21 years in the US Navy.  Jeffrey enjoyed being a baseball umpire from Little League to High School and even some college games.  He liked Jazz music, gardening and watching his favorite sport teams the Celtics, Bears and Yankees.  He is preceded in death by his parents: Clyde and Alberta and Mother and Father-in-Law: Margaret and George Robinson.

He leaves to cherish his memory wife; Delores “Dee”, children; Randy and wife Lycia, Jennifer and Jeffrey Maddocks, grandchildren; Isaiah, Inaya, Hilary and Elizabeth, sister; Vanesa Maddocks, step-children; Albertine King, Jovan Moore, Tiffany Moore and Carlos Daniels, Jr., 19-step-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren and many other family and friends.

Visitation with the family 10:00 to 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 19^th Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave. with the Funeral Service at 11:00 A.M.  Interment with Military Honors will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 19^th  at Omaha National Cemetery.

7/25/1922 – 2/8/2019

Irma Ann Kresl was born July 25, 1922 in Dodge, Nebraska, to Ludvig Kresl and Anna Chudomelka Kresl.  Her grandparents were Stepan and Anna Kresl, and Frank and Anna Chudomelka.  Her great-grandparents were Frantisek and Eva Janecek Chudomelka, who came to Dodge from Bohemia in 1871.

Irma had two brothers, Leon and John. At an early age Irma and her cousin Florence Mlnarik claimed each other as “sisters”, a lifelong bond.

Irma attended St. Wenceslaus grade school and graduated from Dodge High School.  Irma and her good friend Irene went to Omaha to find work.  After Leon graduated from Dodge High School, their mother moved to Omaha with their younger brother John.  After a time Irma and Leon got her settled in a house on Grand Avenue.

Irma met Ken Sanford who had purchased the house next door on Grand Avenue for his parents.  They were married May 13, 1950. They bought a house nearby, on 24^th and Meredith.  Here three children were born:  Mary Ann in 1951, Kenneth Charles in 1953, and James in 1954.

About 1956, Ken and his older brother Chuck rented a farm near Leshara Nebraska, and both families moved there.  Rita Jean was born during this time, in 1957.

After a year, Irma and Ken rented a farm near Lindsay, Nebraska.  There, in 1958, John David was born.

The family returned to Omaha in 1962 and settled into a house in the Minne Lusa area.  Irma and Ken were both concerned with John, who had autism and cerebral palsy among other health problems.  They both attended meetings at the state and local level and advocated for education and vocational training.  Irma was there during the growth of GOARC (now The Ollie Webb Center) and ENCOR.  She came to know many of the wonderful people who taught and worked with John.

Irma retired from Teamsters Local 554 at 62.  She took care of John until he died in 1995.

As busy as life kept her, her focus was her family.  Children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren – she loved us and let us know that she lived for us.  She was proud of her ‘big bunch’ of family.  She opened her heart to her grandkids’ spouses, and their parents and siblings.  She stretched her definition of ‘family’ as far as necessary to include all the important people in her life.  We learned so much from her.  We won’t forget.

Preceded in death by son John David, brother Leon, younger sister Marcella, brother John, “sister” Florence, and parents.

Survived by Ken and Mary Claire Sanford, Rita Sanford, Mary Wood and James Sanford.

13 Grandchildren – 19 Great-grandchildren – 2 Great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Rosary at 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary, 108th Street Chapel; Funeral Mass 11:00 AM Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Holy Name Catholic Church 2901 Fontenelle Blvd. Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Calvary Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials can be made to Holy Name Catholic Church or House of Hope.

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

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

3/12/1928 – 2/10/2019
Omaha – Preceded in death by wife Mary, granddaughter Remebrance Dowd. Survived by children John E (Sherrie), Jane (Kevin) Dowd, Jim (Nadyne), 10 grandchildren, sisters Beulah Lane, Margaret Hankle, Marjorie Sly, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Graveside Service Thursday (2/14/19) 2:00 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Park Omaha, NE. Memorials to Crosspoint Bible Church or Benson VFW 2503.

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St. Omaha 402-496-9000

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