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4/15/1940 – 8/8/2015

Stanley L. Pierce, Sr. was born April 15, 1940, in Omaha, NE. He attended Omaha Public Schools, where he participated in ROTC, Wrestling and other school activities. Stanley graduated from Central High School. He also attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He accepted Christ at an early age at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Later, God led him to Salem Baptist Church and he became a member for over 40 years.

Stanley was united in Holy Matrimony to Esther Pierce, and to this union three children were born. Years later, he married Charlsie Doris Pierce. And with this union, two great families became as one.

God blessed Stanley with many talents. He loved his family and friends. He was a loving father, a man of great hospitality, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. A hard working man, a good provider, he enjoyed cooking for everyone. Stanley was an excellent Chef. Also, he loved music and sports. He will be greatly missed.

When Stanley was age 14, his first employment was with Omaha World Herald as a paper carrier. Later on, Stanley became Co-Owner or The RITZ CAB CO. He managed a Janitorial Service, and for a short time he became and Omaha Police Officer. His next position was at Offutt Air Force Base, where he held multiple positions: Head Chef, Fireman, and Civil Service Engineer. Finally, after working for 35 years, he retired.

Stanley was preceded in death by his wife Charlsie D. Pierce; his father Claude Pierce, Sr.; and his mother Eugenia E. Pierce; two brothers Dr. Reuben G, Pierce, and Claude Pierce, Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory daughters Gwen Pierce (Kenneth) Rigby, and Regina Pierce of Omaha, NE, and Esther Pierce of Minneapolis, MN; sons Kelechi (Angela) Jaavaid of Minneapolis, MN, and stepson Michael (Angie) Baxter of Omaha, NE; sisters Lenore M. Heins of Los Angeles, CA, and Jean Jackson of Rancho Santé Fe, CA; special granddaughters Janae Pierce, Venecia Niecy (Jonnie) Jones, LaRonda Brown, and LaTosha (Tyrone) White of Omaha, NE; special grandsons Avanti Pierce of Denver, CO, Donnell Pierce, Niles Jaavaid of Milwaukee, WI, and Londell Parham of Omaha, NE; special nephew Dr. Bobby Gillespie of Rancho Santé Fe, CA; great-grandchildren Avanti Pierce, Jr., Monica Ricketts, and Laschell Parham; great-great-granddaughter Caydence Pierce; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

Visitation Thursday 6-8 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel – 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE

Service 10 AM Friday (8/21/2015) at Salem Baptist Church 3131 Lake Street Omaha, NE,

Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Omaha – Survived by Husband Harry, Sister Ginney Mezera, children: Jim (Carol), Jerry (Lisa), and Judith Martin.  Granddaughter Sylvia (Beau) Jacobson. Great Grand Daughters: Mirabelle and Isle.  Grandson Moise Ambroise.  Preceded in death by parents, son Jeff, sister Doris, son in law Paul Martin.

visitation 6:00PM-7:30PM Friday August 21, 2015 at Mt Olive Lutheran. 7301 N. 28th Avenue Omaha, Nebraska  68112

Service 10:00AM Saturday August 22, 2015 at Mt Olive Lutheran

Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at  Omaha, Nebraska

August 28, 1967 – August 9, 2015

Survived by parents, Sandra Wesley (Roger) and David Wayne (Deborah); children, Durron Wayne, Kasandra Wayne, Breana Jackson and Kameron Wayne; grandmother, Lenzola Bohannon; brothers, Peyton Wayne (Roxanne)  and Brandon Wayne (Linell); grandchildren, Kaleb and Januar; aunts, uncles and a host of other relatives and friends.

VISITATION Friday, August 21, 2015 from 11am-1pm followed by the FUNERAL SERVICE at 1pm all at the Roeder Mortuary 50th and Ames Chapel.

12/19/1919 – 8/15/2015

Preceded in Death by: Husband Louis Meyer, Granddaughter & Grandson: Survived by Son & Daughter – In – Law: Mel & Sally Meyer Daughter’s & Son’s – In – Law: Dorothy & Keith Ellis  Englewood, Co. Betty & Vern Pinnt  Yuma, Az. Shirley & John Thorogood Omaha, Ne. Julie & Ken Bond 10 Grandchildren 14 Great Grandchildren Numerous Niece’s, Nephew’s, Cousin’s & Host of Friend’s.

Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM With a Prayer Service at 6:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108^th Street Chapel. Funeral Service Thursday 10:30 AM at New Cassel Retirement Center   900 North 90th Street. Interment Resurrection Cemetery Memorials to: New Cassel Retirement Center

Omaha, survived by daughter Lori (Steve) Battaglia, son David (Amy) Mahoney,  7 grandchildren: Tyler, Eric, Gage, Ava, Gavin, Tyler and Michael,  great granddaughters Brooklyn and Audrie.  Sister: Jaynee (Daniel) Young, Sister in law: Toni (Lee) Warriner  nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation Friday 8/14/15 6PM – 8PM at 108th
Funeral Service 9:00AM   Saturday ( 8/15/2015 )  at Roeder Mortuary   2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68164. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery

5/21/1939 – 8/7/2015

Omaha – Age 76

Passed away August 7, 2015. Preceded in death by Earl Early. Survived by daughter Cheryl; brother Taff Overton (Wilhelmena); grandchildren Russell Barker, III (Amber), Emmanuel Cook (Janet), Ashleigh Barker; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 nephews; niece Olivia Tucker; devoted cousin Pastor Peter Smart Smartt; and a host of other relatives and friends.

She graduated from Elsberry High School. Class of ’55. She retired from American Red Cross after 35+ years of service. While at Red Cross, she established the American Red Cross/Charles Drew Blood Mobil. She was a member of God’s Missionary Baptist Church. She was also active in many community programs, such as: Highlander Neighborhood Association, American Legion Auxiliary Unit #30, and Pleasant View Neighborhood Study Center. She was the community liaison for Omaha Police Department NE Precinct.

She will be dearly missed.

Private Family Service

3/27/1931 – 8/4/2015

Carter Lake – Preceded in death by: Wife: Virginia; Sons: David & Jim Thacker; Survived by Daughter: Lyn Thacker; 6 Grandchildren; 15 Great-Grandchildren.

Visitation Sunday 6-8 PM at Ames Chapel

Service 1 PM Monday (8/10/2015) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE,

Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha,  NE

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to VFW

Dec 18, 1970 – Aug 1, 2015

Troy B. Travis, 44, was born on December 18, 1970 in Omaha, Nebraska to James Travis and   Estella Guliford.  He graduated from Benson High School in 1989, where he excelled in athletics. Many claim (including Troy himself…) that he was the best athlete to have come out of Omaha. Troy received his Associates degree from Independence Community College.  One of the highlights of his football career was playing arena football for 7 years, 4 of which he played quarterback for Omaha Beef Indoor Football League.

Following college, Troy worked as a Correctional Officer for Douglas County Corrections.  Thereafter, he worked on the security team for Fontenelle Elementary and later Benson High School for a total of 12 years with the Omaha Public School District. Additionally, he was an assistant football coach for Benson High. Troy was a dedicated hard worker and he loved working at his alma mater.

Troy “Little Buddha” was a member of the ZAC Riders Motorcycle Club, a national organization based out of Omaha. Riding his motorcycle was a great passion of his and he loved spending time at the Club with his fellow riders.  Besides his love and commitment to the Zac Riders, his greatest joy in life was spending time with his daughter, Troi, and fiancé, Julie.  Troy and Troi enjoyed going to the park together, eating pancakes, playing soccer, taking pictures of her and spending quality time together. She was his pride and joy, his heart.  His absence will be sorely felt for Troi for years to come but he lives on in her personality and her same love of life

To say Troy loved his community would be an understatement. He mentored and coached hundreds if not thousands of Benson and Omaha youth.  He instinctively understood the significance of building positive relationships with young people and it came naturally to him.  Friends and family will miss his genuine concern for others, his contagious positivity, the way he helped people through tough times, his nicknames for everyone, his big smile, fun-loving style and humor.  Troy was so generous with his attention to others.  He never wanted to see anyone struggle and would move any mountain to help people.  Troy was one of those unique and rare individuals who made everybody feel like somebody special

Troy is survived by his 6 yr. old daughter, Troi Travis; Parents: James Travis Sr. (Elaine), & Estella Guliford (Alonzo); Brothers: James Travis, Jr., Brian Travis, Kevin Williams, & Cedric Williams; Sisters: Theresa Henry, Sherri Sullivan, Andrea Scott (June), & KeOnna Williams; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins; Nieces and Nephews:  Marcus, Marie, Terry, Camron, Jaynelle, Jaeshawn, Imoni, Kali, Kevin Jr., KaVon; Fiancé Julie Mason.

Visitation will be Friday, Aug 7 at Benson High School from 5 to 8 p.m. The funeral service is Sat, Aug 8 at Salem Baptist Church 9 AM  3131  Lake Street in Omaha. Internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Ne.

Roeder Funeral Home 4932 Ames Ave, Omaha, NE

  9/20/1940 – 8/4/2015

Omaha – Survived by wife, Judy Gubbels; sons, Tony (Kristin), Tom (Lonia), Jim and Paul Gubbels; granddaughters, Penelope Kooser and   Florence Gubbels; brother, Jerry (Margie) Gubbels and many other relatives and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials to St. Philip Neri Parish.

VISITATION Thursday, August 6, 2015 from 6-7pm with a ROSARY at 7pm at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. FUNERAL MASS Friday, August 7, 2015 at 10am St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 8200 N. 30th. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

8/15/1948 – 8/5/2015

Omaha – Born in Fremont, NE to parents Raymond Ryan and Calla Johnson Ryan. When Gerry was 18, he moved to Omaha when his mother re-married Alvin Bailey. He graduated from North High School in 1966. Gerry was drafted into the U.S. Army at age 19 and proudly served his country in Vietnam. In 1968 he married Jacqueline Bailey. They had two children, Jarrod and Kerry. Gerry was an honorable and good man who loved his family above all else. He was a truck driver much of his life, working the last 10 years of his career as a Teamster at Sara Lee. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Survived by wife Jackie of 47 years, son Jarrod, daughter Kerry (Eugene Koob), grandchildren Darby and Brady Ryan, and Kasen Koob, sister Nancy Fritz, brother Mike Ryan. Preceded in death by father, mother, stepfather and grandparents.

Memorial Service Friday 1:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary. No Visitation. Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society or Josie Harper Hospice House.