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8/14/1933 – 12/29/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by Parents: Stephen F. & Bessie Larkowski; Brothers & Sisters; and Grandson: Stephen L. Larkowski; Survived by Wife of 60 years: Marilyn; Son: Kevin (Terrie) of Omaha; Daughters: Cara Skrypchuk of Crofton, MD, Lisa (Martin) Hahle of Boise, ID; Son: Craig of Phoenix, AZ; 6 Grandchildren; 5 Great-grandchildren.

Visitation Friday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel; Memorial Service 10:00 AM   Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Kountze Memorial Lutheran 2650 Farnam Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorials to NE Children’s’ Home, MOSAIC, Grand View University, or Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

10/4/1931 – 12/29/2018

Omaha – Survived by Children: Chuck (Jane) Dambrosia, Debbie Turner, Mike (Marianne) Dambrosia, Scott (Debbie) Christopherson; 9 Grandchildren; 11 Great-grandchildren; Brother: Jack (Linda) Melton; and a host of special nieces & nephews, special Fremont family, and many other loving family & friends.

Reception with Family from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Friday, January 4, 2019 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.

5/30/1961 – 12/29/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by parents Lincoln and Doris; son Dylan; sister Tabatha; nephew Laron Bruner. Survived by sons Derek and Darryl; sisters Carolyn, Brenda Bruner and Sharon; brother Clyde (Danielle); grandsons Diavion and Damarion; many nieces and nephews. Visitation 5-7PM Thursday at Roeder Mortuary, 108^th St Chapel. Funeral Service 11AM Friday (1/4/2019) at Fort Street Church of Christ, 5922 Fort St. Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

10/9/1970 – 12/28/2018

Council Bluffs – Survived by Mother: Candace Pedersen; Children: Carly & Christian Pedersen; Brother: Todd (Kathryn) Pedersen and their 2 daughters; and a host of other loving family and friends.

Memorial Service 2:00 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with visitation one hour prior to service, at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the family to help set up an education fund for his children.

Of Omaha, survived by Mother: C. Phyllis Brown Siblings: Quincy Brown III, Deann Brown, Denise Shavers, host of family and friends.

Visitation with Family 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday Roeder Mortuary 50th Ames Chapel. Funeral Service Friday (12/28/18) St. John’s AME 2402 N. 22nd Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, NE.

12/23/1938 – 12/28/2018

Leroy was born on his family’s small Nebraska Sandhills farm in a 2 bedroom farmhouse without indoor plumbing and heated by a wood stove.
His youth was spent outdoors running up and down hills rounding up cattle, horses and pigs. Crop planting was done behind a team of horses or a small tractor. He soon learned the value and developed the skill to fix farm equipment, cars and just about anything that could be taken apart.
Running hills made him strong and quick enough to win several medals for Albion High School which earned him spots on the starter blocks at Nebraska State Track and Field Tournament.
Right out of high school he enlisted in the Air Force to see new hills and vistas around the world as an airplane instrument specialist. He sent most of his paychecks back to the farm to support his parents.
During his enlistment he met a red headed nursing student, Norma Jean Martin, in Lincoln NE whom he married December 31 1960.
Babies soon arrived, David, Heidi, and Steven.
Two grandkids, Wesley and Daniel, brought great joy and an opportunity to teach a new generation the skill and fun of tinkering with stuff.
Leroy settled into a long career as a machinist and tool & die specialist, all the while buying, fixing and selling cars on the side. He had no time for watching tv or reading books.
Looking for a new career and a learning opportunity for his children , he bought Handyman Supply Hardware store. His natural talent of talking, fixing, and selling soon created a busy small business.
He and Norma moved out of Omaha to the Loess hills of Iowa to be closer to nature and a country life. They enjoyed this life for 20 years.
Knowing in later years it would be hard to manage a country acreage, he moved back to Omaha to spend his later years gardening, attending auctions, making friends and conversing with old ones.
Attending family gatherings and storytelling about Rieck, Johnson and Ayers family histories were great fun for him.
Leroy kept his legs moving to the end, always believing there will be better deals just over the next hill.

No Visitation, Funeral Mass Wednesday (1/2/19) 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church 114th & Fort Street, Omaha, NE. Memorials to Josie Harper Hospice House.

8/16/1930 – 12/27/2018

Omaha – Preceded by husband Eugene L. Baker.  Survived by son Ronald (Karla) Baker; granddaughters Sarah Baker-Hansen (Matthew Hansen) and Lindsey Baker. Funeral Service 1 PM Thursday (1/3/2019) at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 North 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Diabetes Association.

Aug 31, 1935 – Dec 25, 2018

Preceded in death by parents Albert and Vivian; sister Alberta Abel. Survived by wife Penny; children Christy, Jeff and Jason (Danielle); grandson Garrett; brother Rodney (Joyce); step daughter Penny (Mike) Stiffler; step grandchildren Brianne (Josh) Johnson, Michelle Woods and Gabriel Stiffler; step great-granddaughter Scarlette Johnson; many nieces and nephews. Harry began his career with the Union Pacific Rail Road in 1954 in North Platte, NE and retired in 1992 in Omaha. Memorial service 1 pm Friday (12/28/18) at Roeder Mortuary.

12/27/1919 – 12/24/2018

Dolores Owen (Dee) passed away early Christmas Eve morning, three days before her 100^th birthday, leaving behind 6 children, 18 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and a team of dedicated caregivers.

Dee proudly described herself as a “professional volunteer”, giving countless hours to organizations including the Omaha Community Playhouse, Ak-Sar-Ben, Goodwill Industries, Salvation Army, Junior League of Omaha, General Crook House, Pi Beta Phi, Omaha Children’s Museum and so many others.

Dee received several honors during her active years including the Ak-Sar-Ben Court of Honor in 2001, Sustainer of the Year for the Junior League of Omaha and the YWCA People of Vision Award for Professional Volunteer of the Year in 1992.  As a fellow volunteer noted, “There was never a job too small or too big for Dee Owen”

Dolores was a caring wife, mother and grandmother, knowing only kindness and love.

Dolores is preceded in death by her Husband of almost 50 years: Edward; Parents: Ralph & Mabel Carlson; She is survived by her Children: Robert Owen, Carolyn Anderson, Barb (Dan) Scanlan, Richard (Ginger) Owen, Kathryn (Dr. Richard) Stemm, Peggy (Jim) Gray;

A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday (12/29/18) at Dundee Presbyterian Church 5312 Underwood Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska; There will be a luncheon Saturday following the service at the Omaha Community Playhouse.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Omaha Community Playhouse, V.N.A. Omaha, or the Salvation Army – Omaha

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

11/11/1968 – 12/21/2018

On December 21, 2018 surrounded by her loving family, Hillari was called to her Eternal home. She was born in Louisville, KY, she graduated from Western Kentucky University with a Bachelor in Science and completed her Master’s in Education at The College of Saint Mary in Omaha, NE. She had a deep passion for science and teaching and was a teacher for the Omaha Public School system.

She is preceded in death by Rodney Fucella (Dad) and Lloyd Wilson (Father), she is survived by her three children Ryan Wood, Allison Wood, Samantha Wood, her Mother Peggy P. Fucella, siblings LuAnn Walcott (Aric), Teresa Kozina, Daniel Fucella (Dana), David Fucella and many nieces and nephews.

The visitation will be held on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108^th Street, Omaha, NE  68164 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM with service on Thursday December 27, 2018 at 10:00AM. She will be buried in Cave Hill Cemetery in Louisville KY.

In lieu of flowers please make donation in Hillari’s name to Josie Harper Hospice House.