11/4/1949 – 11/15/2015
Preceded in Death by Son William E. Synek, Jr.
Survived by Wife: Penny Synek 4 Daughters 1 Son 2 Grandchildren 1 Sister Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Host of Many Friends
Visitation Thursday 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel
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September 12, 1928 – November 13, 2015
Passed away peacefully at an Alzheimer’s care center in Omaha, Nebraska. In death, she joins the love of her life, Phillip H. Cecil who predeceased her in 2006. Jo was born in Shubert, NE in 1928 to Vern M. and Ruby (Fish) Lewis. Preceded in death by son, Steven Bohrer, parents, sister, Margaret Bauer, brother Vern Ray Lewis. She is survived by sister, Nell Lewis of Chicago, IL; children, Mike (Julie) Lewis of rural Texas; daughter, Leslie (Michael) Harsh of Omaha, NE; great aunt, Martha Fish also of Omaha, and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Jo began her working career at KMTV in 1952, served as the manager of the Falls City Chamber of Commerce from 1970 to 1977, the president of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce from 1983 to 1999, and as an account representative to the Midlands Business Journal til her retirement in her 80s. MEMORIAL SERVICE 11am Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel Private inurnment at a later date Prairie Union Cemetery, Shubert, NE. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or VNA.
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8/13/1923 – 11/13/2015
Passed Away peacefully at home to join his wife Joyce Heaven. A special thanks to those who provided care to allow Jr. to live at his home.
Survived by Daughters: Nancy (Rich) Reese Linda Randall Shari (Mike) Leonard Grandchildren: Bryan, Jason, Nic, Mindy, Kurt, Karisa, Jessica, Ben & Kelsey 11 Great Grandchildren
Visitation: Monday 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Funeral Service 10:00 AM Tuesday ( 11/17/2015 ) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, Nebraska Memorials: Charity of Your Choice
The world lost an Adventurous Woman, Mary “Jean” McClernon Given, on Friday, November 6, 2015 at 93 years of age.
Jean was born in Pittsburg, PA September 12, 1922 to Kenneth and Lucille (Charles) McClernon. Jerome Given her lifelong love and husband of 73 years, passed away August 21, 2015. Jean Given has four children. Sherry Moran of Omaha, Jeanné Willerth (Joe) of Lee’s Summit, MO, Gary Given of Phoenix, AZ and Gay Lynn Owens (Joe) of Creston, IA, also 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Jean loved her God, family and life. She was passionate about many things. She didn’t just ride on the back of her husband’s motorcycle; she drove her own motorcycle and many times led the way. Jean didn’t just water ski; she was a water ski judge and participated in Water Ski Shows. Jean didn’t just ice skate; she performed by ice dancing with Jerome. Jean was the beautiful first lady for Jerome as he served as Tangier Temple Potentate in 1963.
Horses were a large part of Jean’s life. She loved caring for the mares, babies and at age 63 she started competing. Jean was 2nd in the Nation, AQHA Rookie of the year (50 and over). At 68 years old she placed 9th at the American Quarter Horse Amateur World Show and she continued showing horses until 77 years of age.
Jean said she learned to fly in self-defense because Jerome was an avid pilot. But again Jean didn’t just learn to fly; she held an instrument, commercial and flight instructor ratings. There was no stopping Jean, she competed in eight transcontinental and international air races such as the Power Puff Derby. In 1998 at age 75, Jean made some aviation history. She took a flight review and flew the Air Race Classic with her daughter and grand-daughter to be the first triple generation of women to compete as a team in cross country air racing.
In Jean’s professional life she worked for the Civil Service during Jerome’s military service, as a flight instructor and charter pilot for Sky Harbor Aviation in Omaha, H&R Block as a tax office manager and the Internal Revenue Service as Taxpayer Service representatives. Jean was a past Chairman of the Nebraska Ninety-Nines, an international organization of female pilots. She was active in the Douglas County Historical Society, Law Wives Bridge Club, a member of Pilgrim Christian Church and loving mother.
Visitation Friday 10:00 AM till service time.
Funeral Service Friday November 13, 2015 11:00 AM
Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE.
Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
12/23/1951 – 11/5/2015
Of Bellevue, survived by Loving husband Gil, children Brian (Karen), Cindy (Paul) Lachel, Joe, grandchildren Chloe, Lauren, Oliver, Isaac, Dylan, Kaitlyn and Logan, father William Beck Jr., siblings Jim Beck, Susan (Butch) Derby, Mike (Teresa) Beck, many nieces, nephews, family & friends. Preceded in death by mother Agnes Beck.
Visitation Tuesday 5 – 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE. Funeral Service Wednesday (11/11/15) Trinity Lutheran Church 31104 Church Rd. Murdock, NE. Interment Trinity Lutheran Cemetery at Murdock, NE.
Barnhart, Richard E.
7/16/1933 – 11/5/2015
Omaha. Survived by Wife Elise Dinkel Barnhart; Children: Sandra L (Elisabeth, Alixandra, Catherynn), Steven R. (Jacob, Zachary), Bruce C (Anna, Thomas), Robert E and Suzanne M (David, Adam, Natalie); Siblings: John C (Mary) Barnhart, Janet L (Richard) Caulk. Preceded in death by Parents Chandler F and Laurene H Barnhart.
Lifelong printer at Barnhart Press and Printer of the Year recipient. He died peacefully in his sleep surrounded in love by his family.
Visitation Monday 5PM-7PM followed by Masonic Service at mortuary. Funeral Service 10AM Tuesday (11/10/15) at All Saints Episcopal Church – 9302 Blondo, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers – Memorials to All Saints Church or the Henry Doorly Zoo.
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12/1/1936 – 11/4/2015
Marj Ostransky was born to the late Frank and Delores Cramer, December 1, 1936 in Valentine, Nebraska. Marj graduated from Valentine High School in 1955 and received a BA in Teaching from St. Mary’s College in Omaha, NE in 1959. She married Martin Ostransky on August 20, 1960. They lived several places before settling in Gretna, Nebraska in 1972.
Marj was a High School Home Economics Teacher and then a Middle School Math and Science Teacher for over 30 years until she retired in 2004.
Marj was an active member of the St. Patricks Catholic Church of Gretna and loved singing in the choir. She also loved to travel and created beautiful quilts.
Marj is survived by her husband Martin and a sister, Eileen Heelan of Olympia, WA; four children: Marty and Krista Ostransky of Cody Nebraska, Marcia and Tim Christensen of Omaha Nebraska, Marie and Dan Becker of Gretna Nebraska, Mike Ostransky of Omaha, Nebraska. She also is survived by seven grandchildren: Taylor and Taryn Ostransky, Josh and Elizabeth Christensen, Matt and Jessica Becker and Nick Ostransky.
Marj was a wife, mom, sister, cousin, aunt and much, much more. She was a teacher and was dedicated to the success of her students. She was the Jr Class sponsor and organized JR/SR Prom. She was creative. Not only did she knit, crochet, quilt and sew, she made and decorated wedding cakes for several family weddings. She taught others these arts as well. Many of her students have remarked that she was their favorite teacher and they wouldn’t be [teaching, knitting, sewing, decorating cakes] today if she hadn’t been such a great teacher.
She will be missed by many.
She loved antiques and spent time restoring many beautiful pieces.
She held down the fort when Dad traveled for work.
She was a gardener, and helped grandpa raise chickens, geese, and turkeys. We had horses and all us kids were active in 4H. Marj and Marcia went to many a horse show together, with the truck, camper, and 4 horse trailer. She was always there to help change horses and outfits in between events, often with little time to spare.
When Marcia moved back to Nebraska in 1988 she talked Marj into coming to a quilt guild meeting. Marj was hooked. Marj in turn got her mother Delores into quilting – 3 generations, just not starting in the usual way. Marj and Marcia often went to quilt meetings, retreats and events together. Marj’s sister Eileen is also a quilter, so they would meet up yearly for a week of quilting and visiting. She also had many other dear quilting friends. She was very active in the Nebraska State Quilters Guild and helped them raise money to establish the International Quilt Study Center in Lincoln.
She was a cook! Not only did she feed our family, Grandpa Ostransky joined us most nights for dinner. Not just us, but anyone else who happened to be working on a project on the farm when dinner time arrived. We often had several extras at our table. She would let everyone know in advance what time dinner would be ready, let them know when it was ready, and would still have it ready an hour later when they came in for dinner.
She was the chauffeur. Until we could drive, we all either went with Mom to school or took the bus. So we all went with Mom. I can still remember her struggles to get us teen agers up so she could make it to work on time.
She loved her grand kids. She enjoyed having them come out to the farm to play. She put together Easter ‘buckets’ every year and stockings and other gifts for Christmas. She went to football, soccer and volleyball games. She enjoyed their birthday parties, graduations, and church events.
She enjoyed traveling with Dad. They went on several big trips, Germany, Ireland, Alaska, Czechoslovakia, Mexico…?.
She was the mediator. She made sure we all got along and if we didn’t she made sure we apologized, forgave each other and moved on.
Visitation 5-7 PM Sunday w/ Rosary 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Gretna Chapel; Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Monday (11/9/2015) at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus St Gretna, NE, Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at Gretna, NE. Memorials to St. Patrick Catholic Church of Gretna or to Alzheimer’s Association.
10/13/1925 – 11/4/2015
Of Omaha, survived by loving sisters Hazel Jacobsen, Ruth Lee, nieces Kelly Volksen (Tom), Sandi Lund, Kathy Cox (Charlie), Diane Schmeilau (Geryl), nephews John Kuti (Sharon), George Kuti (Sue), Gary Kuti (Annie), Rick Lesch (Carol), Mike Lesch (Patti), Bob Jacobsen, Rev. Lonnie Jacobsen (Penny), Rod Lee (Holly), Randy Lee (Candi), many great nieces and nephews, caring friends and staff of Kings Gate Apartments and Immanuel Fontenelle Home.
No Visitation, Memorial Service Sunday (11/8/15) 3:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68164, with service by Rev. Lonnie Jacobsen.
1/20/1960 – 10/17/2015
Omaha – Rev. Allen S. Vomhof was born January 20, 1960 in Minneapolis MN. He served as pastor of St. John Lutheran Church in Ponca Hills from 1986 to 2002 when he moved to Dickson City PA to serve as Pastor of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. He had been a dedicated servant to Christ for 29 years and shared his love with everyone he encountered. He was called home to sing unending praises to God on October 17, 2015.
Allen was preceded in death by his parents Eilert & Lorena Vomhof & a niece Melissa Marie Vomhof. Surviving are wife Cheryl, daughters Melissa Kucks and husband Brian, of Omaha ; Ashley, Philadelphia; Roxanne, Dickson City; brothers Roger, Don and wife Molly; John and wife Ruth all of Minneapolis and sister Elaine and husband John Brewer of Omaha; three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation Saturday 10 AM – 12 PM; Memorial Service 12 PM Saturday (11/7/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St Omaha, NE,
Memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church
Dec 29, 1955 – Nov 2, 2015
Survived by his 4 children, William, Tylena, Valarie and Melvin Simpson; 11 grandchildren; 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
WAKE SERVICE Thursday, November 5, 2015 from 3-5pm at Roeder Mortuary Ames Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, November 6, 2015 at 1pm Mount Calvary Community Church, 5112 Ames Avenue
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