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7/14/1931 – 8/4/2018

Born July 14, 1931 in Henderson, Kentucky to William L. and Nellie Mae (Cushman) Cowan. Passed away August 4, 2018 in Blair, Nebraska.

Growing up, the family moved throughout the south as her father was employed with the MVA and later the TVA. The family returned to Blair in 1945 where she attended and graduated from Blair High School in 1949.

Bonnie met and married Marvin M. Johnson, who was working at the Blair Sale Barn, on April 26, 1950 in Blair. Bonnie and Marvin lived for a short time in West Point, Nebraska before moving to a farm just east of Hartington, Nebraska where they farmed for nearly 20 years and raised their family. In 1969, they moved back to Blair where Bonnie worked at the Court House and later for Artex. In her retirement, she enjoyed tole painting and was and avid reader. She was a member of TOPS for 37+ years and enjoyed many lifelong friendships and outings with the group.

Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Shelia K. Gale of Rapid City, South Dakota; and a son and daughter-in-law, M. Clark and Linda S. Johnson of Hartington, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Christel and Tony Colter of Labadie, Missouri and children, Erica Colter of Labadie, Missouri and Melissa and Michael DeWeaver of Fenton, Missouri; Tammy and Dwain Bunch of Box Elder, South Dakota and child, Raymond Bunch of Box Elder, South Dakota; Kayla and Scott Henderson of Spearfish, South Dakota; Cherri Deiluiis and children, Austin Husted and Kolby Husted of Valley Park, Missouri; Andrew and Daun of Norfolk, Nebraska and children, Breanna Johnson of Ashland, Nebraska and Cain Johnson of Coleridge, Nebraska; Mary Johnson and fiancé’ Dennis Stewart of Waterbury, Nebraska; Christopher H. and Angela Johnson and children Matthew, Sophia, and Tyler of Hartington, Nebraska. Also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and LeRoy Sheets of Central City, Nebraska; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Leota Cowan of Blair, Nebraska; ex-spouse, Marilyn Buhr of Guernsey, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin M. Johnson, sister and brother-in-law Peggy and Neil Reid, infant grandson Jeremy Johnson, and son-in-law Gouglas K. Gale.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, August, 18, so18 at First Lutheran Church 2146 Wright Street in Blair, Nebraska

Memorials to D.A.V or Blair Rescue

1/13/1956 – 8/13/2018

David (Dave) Wesley Galley, Sr. of Omaha, NE passed away Monday August 13, 2018. He was born January 13, 1956 at Bellevue, NE Offutt Air Force Base to Dorothy (Wheatley) Walter and Jack Galley, Sr. Dave served the Army from 1974 to 1979. He also worked for Hunt Transportation as a driver, mechanic and a Fleet Manager in their Valley and Omaha locations since July of 1980.

Survivors include: his wife, Laurie (Neely) Galley; his mother, Dorothy (Wheatley) Walter of Omaha; two sisters, Barbara (Galley) Waninger of Fremont and Jeri Walter of Omaha; 6 children and one step child, Jennifer Welty Szatko of Columbus NE , David (and his wife Tracy) Galley of Emerson Iowa, Ailisha (and her husband Mathew) of Dallas TX, Joshua (and his wife Nicole) of Omaha NE, Tara (and her husband Tyler) Maggart of Hastings NE, Trisha Galley of Omaha and Jesse Cardenas of Omaha; and 11 grandchildren.

Dave was preceded in death by his father Jack Galley Sr., his sister Elizabeth (Galley) Chapin, and two brothers Jack Galley, Jr. and Charles Galley.

Dave and Laurie we’re married 19 years. They enjoyed many things together including riding their motorcycles, spending time with their family and grandchildren. Dave was very proud of his family and the life he built. He was a man that was always seen laughing and having a good time. He took a genuine interest in the people he met and the friends he kept along the way.

Dave will have a Military Service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

https://donate.vvmf.org/page/contribute/donate-to-the-vvmf-9

7/7/1943 – 8/12/2018

Went to be with God at the age of 75 yrs. Preceded in death by her parents Pastor Sang Chun Park and Tong Ye Won and by her in-law parents Clarence T. Sr. and Helen M. (Cook) Miller. Survived by husband of 47 yrs., Clarence T. Miller, Jr; daughters, Judy Rath (Lyle), Donna Gooden (Mike) and son, C. Todd Miller, III; grandsons Tyler and Chase Rath, Mason and Devon Gooden; two sisters; three brothers; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; many friends. Visitation Thursday 6-8pm at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service 11am (8/17/2018) at Eagles Nest Worship Center, 5775 Sorensen Pkwy, Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Deloris Ann Perrigo Age 78 of Omaha passed away on August 13^th in Omaha. She was born on June 16, 1940 in Omaha, NE. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, brother; Bob Michelson, sisters; Virginia Teadkey, Dorothy Bechtold, Joan Brown and Edna Brown.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years Marion, sons; Tim (Katie), Scott (Kristin), 5-grandchildren, 8-step-grandchildren, 4-great-grandchildren, 9- step great-grandchildren, sister; Beverly Kirschner (Duane), many nieces and nephews, dear friend; Dawn Eiche.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday, Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108^th Street Omaha, NE.

Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Friday (817/18), Covenant Presbyterian Church, 15002 Blondo St., Omaha, NE.

Interment: Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park

6/10/1929 – 8/4/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by Husband of 60+ years: Merwin; Survived by Children: Scott of San Diego, CA, Sandy of The Villages, FL; Kirk of Omaha, NE; Sisters: Lillian Higgins, Mary Smith; Nieces, Nephews, & Friends.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at Gethsemane Lutheran Church 4040 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68164

Memorials to the family.

Juanita Ruth (Cameron) Harris, born September 8, 1933 in Carson Siding, Woodland (Aroostook County) Maine heard the ringing of the Heavenly Bell and the “Come Home” call of her Lord’s voice and went home to be with Jesus on August 5, 2018, age 84. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Violet (Ells) Cameron and her brother, Robert W. Cameron.

Even before attending elementary grades in a one room schoolhouse in Carson Siding, she knew she was going to grow up and be a teacher. After graduating high school in 1951, she enrolled in Aroostook State Teachers College (now known as the University of Maine at Presque Isle) completed their two-year Teachers Training Program and earned her State of Maine Teacher’s License.  Her first year of teaching was at Woodland (Aroostook County) School for the 1953-1954 school year.

Juanita met her husband; Richard Lee Harris of Alameda, California, during the summer of 1953 while he was stationed at the now closed Loring Air Force Base located in Limestone, Maine. They were married on September 2, 1954. She became a second grade teacher for the Limestone School System at the Damon School on the Air Force Base until 1958 when her husband was transferred to Alaska.

After several years of military assignments around the country, Richard separated from the Air Force and Juanita returned to teaching second grade again for the Limestone School System in 1967.  She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in 1971 from the University of Maine and retired in 1995.  At her retirement ceremony, it was noted that of the close to one thousand students she taught, some had went on to become doctors, lawyers, and teachers.

Juanita is survived by her husband, Richard Harris of Omaha, NE, her children: Bonita Hopper and husband, Ralph of Cedar Bluffs, NE and Dale Harris and wife Karen of Christchurch, New Zealand; her grandsons: Rev. Erik Boulier and wife Pam of Ripon, WI, Gene Hopper and wife Michelle, Chris Hopper and wife Katie, and Josh Hopper all of Omaha, NE; her great-granddaughters: Riley Boulier of Ripon, WI and Ayla Jane (AJ) Hopper of Omaha, NE; her sister, Brenda Swafford and husband Larry of Caribou, ME and several nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held on August 14, 2018 at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery, Omaha, NE.

Roeder Mortuary 108th Chapel

Omaha, NE 68164 402-496-9000

Paul William Briese, Sr.

6-25-1945 to 7-28-2018

Paul Briese, Sr. passed away unexpectedly while on his annual fishing trip in Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada with his son and grandson.

Paul is survived by his wife, Shari; daughter, Nancy (Roger) Godfrey; sons, Paul Jr. (Emma), Daniel; grandsons, Joseph Godfrey, Paul III and Keith Briese; sister, Mary Weyant; father & mother-in-law, Robert & Betty Olderog and brother-in-law, Mark (Faye) Olderog; many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul O. and Elenora Briese, sister Ramona Coakes and grandson Joshua Lamb.

Paul was born in Norfolk, Nebraska to Paul O. and Elenora (Jahde) Briese and was raised on the family farm in Albion, Nebraska. After graduating from Albion High School in 1963, Paul served in the United States Army. He joined the Omaha Police Department in 1969 from which he retired after almost 28 years. Early in his career as a police officer he met Shari, who was a 911 dispatcher. They began dating and celebrated their 43^rd wedding anniversary in March this year. He continued working in the community doing local security jobs after his retirement. His desire to return home to Albion and a lifelong dream were fulfilled when he was elected Boone County Sheriff. Following his term as Sheriff, Paul returned to Omaha where he joined some “old friends” working as a police officer with the Omaha Airport Authority. He was still employed there at the time of his death.

Paul loved spending time with his grandsons, especially attending their sporting events. Family was one of Paul’s greatest joys. He also loved the solitude of spending time on the family farm.

Paul’s “big hugs” will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Visitation Monday 5-8 PM at Lutheran Church of the Master. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 AM at Lutheran Church of the Master 2617 S 114th St. Omaha, NE. Interment Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later time.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

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

11/14/1942 – 8/8/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by Parents; Brother: Michael Gene Lindee; Survived by Children: Kim (Tim) Wilkinson, Kelly Burkhart, Jeffrey (Jaimee) Pope; 8 Grandchildren; Siblings: Jackie Lemmon, Dave Lindee, Mary Shaw, Patty Collazo, Kristee McPeck, Richard Lindee; Great Aunt: Ida Barrett; Beloved Cat: Bella; Numerous Nieces & Nephews.

Memorial Service 1:00 PM Monday (8/13/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.  

Age 83 of Omaha. Survived by children Janet , Barbara, Richard (Bev), Alice (Larry) and  Deborah (Robert); grandkids  Cedric, Leslie, Richard, Tyler, Chave, Christana, Noel, Sonya, Terry, Adrian, Andre and  Ashley; great-grandkids Alex, Elzie, Cameron, Amira, Rylan, Aaliyah, Myla  Payne family.  Memorial Service 11:00 am Saturday (8/11/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 432 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE.

4/7/1956 – 8/1/2018

Omaha – Phia Yang was born April 7, 1956 to May Lo and Blia Cha Yang in Sanquan, Laos. At 14, Phia worked as an air controller for the U.S. Army at an American air base in Northern Laos, helping to direct bombers towards enemy troops. After the Americans withdrew, Phia was marked for execution and fled to the U.S., seeking asylum. Phia and his cousins were sponsored through the Lutheran Immigration Service and Messiah Lutheran Church and settled in Omaha, Nebraska.

Phia attended Ralston High School and, after graduation, attended Metropolitan Community College. He graduated with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in 1997. Phia had a rich and diverse professional life: from working as a cook in a Japanese restaurant to working for Control Data for over 10 years.

Phia was married in November 1979 to Xay Lee. They went on to have six beautiful children: Naldo, London, Olien, Vao, Yulai and Goaler Yang. He worked hard every single day to provide for his family and to protect them. They always had everything they ever needed thanks to his strong work ethic and love for his family.

The joy of Phia’s life was his five grandchildren, all boys. He was so proud to be a Grandpa. He spent his last years doting on his family and following his grandchildren around taking pictures of them.

In 2014, Phia had a heart attack. The doctors had given him 6 to 12 months to live, but by God’s grace, he was given enough strength to live and love with his family for four more years. He passed away with his family by his side on August 1st, 2018.

Visitation Saturday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM with open casket; Speeches & Performances 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Saturday (8/11/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68164; Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska.