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6/24/1931 – 10/29/2018

Chuck Nilius went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, October 29, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 5, 2018, at Westwood Heights Baptist Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 4, 2018, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108^th St., Omaha, Nebraska.

Chuck was born in Chicago, Illinois; but the family soon moved to Villisca, Iowa, and then finally to Omaha, Nebraska, where he spent most of his life. He graduated from Irvington High School and received a Bible degree from Omaha Bible Institute (Faith Baptist Bible College). He went on to serve on the Board of Directors at Faith Baptist Bible College for 30 years.

He met Phyllis at a church group outing, and they were soon married on June 15, 1951.

Chuck owned and operated Nilius Builders, Inc. He built and remodeled numerous homes for people all over the greater Omaha area, many times building the “next” home for repeat customers.

Chuck and Phyllis had four boys, Charles III (Skip), Larry, Tim, and Jeff.

Chuck made it a priority to travel with his family even as the “kids” 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 was also an avid Husker football fan. He purchased season tickets with a family friend in 1962, and the family has the same tickets and seats to this day. Go, Big Red!!

Chuck will be missed by his wife Phyllis of 67 years, children Skip (Kathy), Larry (Cindy), Tim (Twila), and Jeff (Sandy); 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren, plus one on the way.

Chuck loved his Lord and dedicated his life to serving Christ at home and in his business. Memorials can be sent to Omaha Christian Academy and Faith Baptist Bible College. Condolences may be expressed at www.roedermortuary.com.

Ruth was the youngest of three children, born to Jesse and Ruth McGee, Sr,
September 5, 1932, in Omaha, NE.

Ruth was the last surviving member of the immediate family.
Father: Jesse McGee Sr.  July 7, 1902—June 25, 1969 (aged 67)
Mother: Ruth Woods  July 18, 1907—Feb 28, 2016 (aged 109–110)
Brothers: Warren A. McGee Feb 20, 1926— Nov 19, 1989 (aged 62—63)
Jesse McGee Jr.  Feb 20, 1931—Jul 4, 1964   (aged 33)

Ruth gave birth to Darryl 1954, married Wilbert York in 1961, and gave birth to Leah 1966. Ruth lived 86 years in Omaha, growing up in North Omaha. She graduated from Central High School.  She received a Diploma from Dickinson Secretarial School for key punch in 1958 and worked at OPPD as a key punch operator. Ruth left OPPD and went to work for John Deere until they moved to Chicago, Il.  She worked at Baker’s as a cashier for a couple of years and then ended her working career as a Paraprofessional with O.P.S.

Ruth McGee-York passed away Tuesday October 23, 2018. Survived by children Darryl York and Leah York. Preceded in death by husband Wilbert Earl.

Visitation of the family will be Friday & Saturday at the York’s home 4039 Mary St. 68112. Funeral Service Monday 1:00 PM at New Life Presbyterian Church 4060 Pratt St. Interment Graceland Park Cemetery.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

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

Johnny (John) Lee Wright was born in Omaha Nebraska to Lovely Wright and BT Wright on December 15, 1953. He graduated from Central High in 1972 and married Sandra L Mickles (Wright) on September 21, 1974, a total of 44 years.

John loved music and was a great musician who played the bass guitar, the piano and other instruments. Throughout the early 70’s and 80s he played in a band that performed at several venues around Omaha with his good friend, Nathan Archibald and others. He loved the time he spent with the band and continued to use music as a vehicle to touch people all over the world. As an entrepreneur, he founded the YRBN internet radio station that plays lectures and songs of praise and worship, and where he hosted a daily talk show lecturing and interviewing religious leaders from around the country. Over the years the station accumulated a large database of lectures covering all topics in Hebrew studies reaching a worldwide audience and active internet community. John had a spiritual side to him, and an inherent ability to listen, to absorb and to offer a point of view based on quiet, measured wisdom. He was caring, and he loved his family. A soul that brought joy and fulfilment to many, and whose legacy will live on forever.

Johnny Lee Wright was preceded in death by mother, Lovely (Smith) Wright (maiden-Williams)- from Statesboro Georgia-Omaha NE. Father (BT Wright -Booker Thomas) Claxton Georgia-Omaha NE. Other siblings preceded in death are, Patricia Ann Wright (sister), Woodrow W. Smith Jr. (Brother), Bernard Smith (Brother), Ronald Wright (Ronnie) (Brother) Bonnie Jean Smith (West) (sister)

John leaves behind his Wife (Sandra L Wright) children Kennan Wright (Washington DC) and Keturah G Wright-(Omaha NE) 11 Grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, Brothers: Rudy Smith (Allana wife) Omaha NE, Ricky Vaughn Wright (Denver CO) and sister-Arnita Carol (Smith) Bryant (Herman-husband) (Omaha NE), and a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-brothers in-law, and cousins.

John will be missed by us all.  

1/4/1940 – 10/22/2018

Omaha – Survived by Mother Hazel Shelby, Children Raymond Jr., Marvin, Juanita Clarke, Raynell Thomas, Weslyene Lee (Terry), B. O’Neal, Darrell Roach, Deena Roach, Loving Partner Modwena Roach,  19 Grandchildren,  14 Great Grandchildren, Sister Shirley Reed (Edward) and a host of family and friends.

Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM at our 108th Street chapel.

Funeral Service Monday 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108th Street. Interment at Forest Lawn

4/18/1987 – 10/22/2018

Benjamin Lyle Meyer was born in Omaha, Nebraska on April 18, 1987 to Timothy Lane Meyer and Shauna Jayne (Meyer) Trieb. He was quickly joined by his brother, Jacob Robert Meyer, 14 months later.

Ben’s childhood was filled with time spent with his family, on his father’s side in Ruskin, and his mother’s side in Auburn and Big Lake, Missouri. Ben and his brother and cousins loved being in the water, intertubing, and playing board and card games.

Ben loved sports and music from a young age. Growing up, he played basketball, baseball, football, and soccer, joining many select teams and competing in everything from local tournaments to youth baseball world championships. He played the drums in middle school. He continued to play football, basketball and baseball at Westside High School, and graduated in 2005.

He was a Southern Methodist University (SMU) Cox Business Scholar where he received a BBA in Finance in May 2009 and a Master of Science in Accounting in May 2011. Following the completion of his Master’s degree, he moved to Washington D.C. where he worked as an accountant at the Carlyle Group, one of the world’s largest private equity firms.

Ben moved to Los Angeles in May, 2013, where he became the CFO of Transcend, a drug addiction rehabilitation center. After leaving Transcend, he co-founded Pelorus Health, a health technology company focused on helping former addicts maintain their sobriety. He lived in LA until June of 2018, when he took a job at GoPro in San Francisco as a financial analyst.

Ben’s life was filled with love, adventure, and passion. His generous spirit touched the hearts of so many. He is survived by father Tim, mother Shauna, stepfather Mark, grandparents Joanne, Peggy, and Edwin, brother Jake, stepsisters Erin and Emily, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Gretna United Methodist Church 11457 S. 204th Street Gretna, Nebraska 68028.

In lieu of flowers memorials to City Surf Project (http://citysurfproject.com/)

8/30/1921 – 10/21/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by daughters Karen Oetter, Georgene Prusha, grandson Nathan. Survived by wife Marion, daughters Sheila (Steve) Jensen, Mary Oetter, son in law Richard Prusha, grandchildren Scott (Amy), Angie, Laurie, Chrissy, great granddaughters Adyson, Rylee, family and friends. The Lord has blessed George and his family with joys, sorrows, and a abundance of laughter and love. God bless!

Memorial Service Thursday 10:30 AM at St. Mark Lutheran Church 1821 N. 90th St. Omaha, NE. Memorials preferred to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Banner Alzheimer’s Institute-Banner Health Foundation website .

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

01/22/1959-10/11/2018

Phillipians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me”

Gary Bohannon Sr. was called home to be with the lord on October 11, 2018. He was born January 22, 1959 in Omaha, Nebraska.  Gary is preceded in death by his parents; William and Opheila Bohannon, Clifford Jones Sr. and brother; Billy Bohannon. He is survived by his five children Royalle McArthur (Bri Anna), Brandon Byrd (Chaitra), Whitney Byrd, Gary Bohannon Jr, Aaron Bohannon (Parishae), and his ex-wife Marilyn Bohannon. Gary is also survived by his 6 brothers and 2 sisters; Andre Bohannon, Rene Bohannon (Rhonda) , Bernie Bohannon , Cornell Bohannon (Madeline), Dennis Bohannon (Delissa) ,Clifford Jones, Jeanette Cast(James) , Lillian Bohannon and 15 grandchildren and an abundance of extended family and friends . Gary Bohannon graduated from North High in 1976. He went on to serve in the Marines on May 1, 1978 receiving several honors and a rifle marksman badge. Gary Bohannon then went on to have over 20 years in customer service. He was a member of Union Memorial Methodist Church South and attending Hope of Glory Ministries. Gary Bohannon was a loving father, a loving son, a loving brother and a loving friend.  He will truly be missed in every way. Memorial Services will be held at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, Nebraska on October 20, 2018 at 10:00am.

3/4/1964 – 10/15/2018
Gretna – Survived by wife Christine, son Christian, mother Nancy Jasper, father Roger Servis, sister Sherry (Donovan) Ruffner, father in law Richard Stark, many family and friends. Preceded in death by mother in law Joyce P Stark.

Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM at mortuary. Funeral Service Monday (10/22/18) 11:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family to be designated later.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

James M Shirley (Jim) age 62 passed away Surrounded in love on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Omaha Nebraska. He was born February 13, 1956 in Chattanooga Tennessee he is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Marie Shirley and three sisters. He is survived by his wife Susan, and four children Mike Shirley (Kim) Brandon Shirley (Natalie) Dustin Shirley and Ashley Shirley, 7 grandchildren and an abundance of extended family and friends. Jim worked at FBM for 20 years as a sales manager.

Jim was a loving husband father and grandfather and a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. Services will be held at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. on Saturday October 20, 2018, visitation 1:30pm-3:00pm, celebration of life 3:00-5:00. Military honors to follow.

Roeder Mortuary 108th Chapel

2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE 402-496-9000