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1/21/1950 – 4/22/2019

Lynn Herbert Lessmann was born January 21, 1950 to Betty and Willis Lessmann in Wayne, Nebraska. Lynn was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Wayne Public Schools in 1969 where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He continued with basketball at Wayne State College. Lynn relished sharing these stories of past wins, losses, and lessons with his children, teammates, and others. 

On May 27, 1972, Lynn married Gloria Magnuson in Concord, Nebraska. The couple lived in Omaha for a short time and then returned to northeast Nebraska to make Winside their home. Lynn worked at Winside State Bank as banker, realtor, and insurance agent for most of his career — all of which he enjoyed. Lynn was actively involved in his St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, school, youth programs, and community boards and events. After 26 years, Lynn and his wife Gloria returned to the Omaha area to Gretna, Nebraska. There he worked in real estate and started Lessmann Insurance Agency, which he ran until his retirement. Lynn was a member of several Gretna community groups and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. 

Lynn is remembered for his devout faith and his goodness as a husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend to so many. An avid sports fan and outdoorsman, Lynn enjoyed Husker football, Husker basketball, Cardinals baseball, local high school sports, golfing, fishing, hunting, and sharing that enjoyment with friends and family. In the spirit of giving, Lynn continues to give through the donation of his body to research studies of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at Mayo Clinic. 

Lynn is preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Betty Lessmann, and in-laws, Glenn and Irene Magnuson and Arlen and Connie Magnuson. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Lessmann; sons, Nathan (Amber) Lessmann and Aaron (Laura) Lessmann; daughter, Susan (Ben) Wagner; Grandchildren: Caleb, Easton, Delilah, Willis, Lucy, Elsie, and James; brothers, Brendt (Debbie) Lessmann and Brian (Cindia) Lessmann; in-laws, Vel and Kathie Magnuson and Jerry and Verlene Jacoby; and many loving family and friends. 

Funeral service celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11204 S 204^th St, Gretna, NE, with visitation with family an hour prior to service. 

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

April 27, 1930 – April 24, 2019

Preceded in death by brothers Dorsey, Jr. and Stewart “Joe” Kindler. Survived by wife Beverly Kindler; son Paul (Emma) Kindler; step-son John Knape (Gay DeWester); grandson Peyton Kindler. Dean Kindler was born in Omaha NE on a day when a tornado wiped out half of his home town of Tekamah. He was a star athlete in high school. He quarterbacked the undefeated football team in 1948 and lettered in football, basketball and track. After graduating, he joined the Navy Reserves and was called up to serve in the Korean war. He was stationed on Mid-way Island. Thanks to the GI bill Dean obtained his bachelors of science and a Ph.D. in entomology from the University of Nebraska. He embarked on a 40 year career doing research for the US Department of Agriculture first at the University of Nebraska, then at Oklahoma State University. His hobbies included gardening, ballroom dancing and raising cattle. Memorial Service 3 PM Tuesday (4/30/2019) at Maple Ridge Retirement Community, 3525 N 167th Cir, Omaha, NE.

Omaha – Age 72, Preceded in death by son Russell Christiansen. Survived by wife Sherry, children Becky (Jim) Bozzo, Ranae (Cliff) Pilkington, Shelly (Rod) O’Dell, RaeDee (Don) Nelson, 14 grandkids, 4 great grandkids, 4 sisters, 1 brother, many family & friends.

Visitation Monday 9:00 – 10:00 AM. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to Heroes Into Home www.heroesintohomes.org

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary

4/22/1929 – 4/20/2019
Omaha – Preceded in death by husband Roger, son William. Survived by children Daniel, Leslie Beiermann, David (Nanci), grandchildren Zach Beiermann, Jacob Beiermann, Riane Goodwin, great grandson Waylin Beiermann, sister Charlene (Bill) Mason, family & friends.

Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM. Funeral Service Thursday (4/25/19) 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to ENCOR.
Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary

September 17, 1945 – April 10, 2019

Lucille Cochran Age 73 died unexpectedly on April 10, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska. Lucille graduated from Central High School of Omaha, Nebraska. After graduation, Lucille proudly joined the Army National Guard and server her country, Honorably. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse; received “Nurse of the Year” and spent 33 years caring for patients at Immanuel Medical Center. After retiring, Lucille dedicated her remaining time to educate and care for her sister Debra and her adopted children; as well as spending quality time with her son, Charles and her sister, Helen. She inspired many. She is survived by her sons Charles Cochran and Aron Cochran; her daughters Alexis Dorsey and Angle Dorsey of Nebraska; her brothers, John Cochran, Charlie Cochran, Melvin Cochran and Gregory Cochran; her sisters, Helen Goings, Alice Jackson, Debra Cochran and Lawanda Cochran. She is preceded in death by her father Mr. James Cochran; her mother Mrs. Elizbeth Cochran, and her brother Pearlie Cochran. The viewing of our lovely Lucille will take place from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., Thursday, April 18th at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.  Funeral Service 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 19th also at the mortuary. Internment at Forest Lawn Cemetery.  Condolences can be sent to caaa@steamgroupstudy.com

September 20, 1957 – April 13, 2019

Janice was born to Edgar Baker Sr and Bertha Baker, on September 20, 1957 in Clarksdale, Mississippi. On Saturday, April 13, 2019, God dispatched an angel and lifted her spirit out of her body and escorted her to her mansion that was prepared for her in Glory. She graduated from Omaha North High School in 1976 and received a Cosmetology License from All House Beauty School. She is preceded in death by father Edgar Baker Sr., mother Bertha Baker, son’s D’Andre Baker and D’Vontae Hutchinson, brother Craig Baker, and sister Wanda Fultz. Janice is survived by daughter Ja’Cara Baker, grandchildren Jumeez Sherman, Trillionaire Baker, Dre’Ontay Johnson, Eir’Yanna Hutchinson, siblings Charles Fultz, Pastor Edgar Baker Jr., Deborah Renee Baker-Harris (Wayne), a special sister in Christ Stephanie Swanson, a host of many cousins, nieces, nephews, other God-grandchildren, and friends. Other friends dear to her heart were Emma Morris, Celestine Webster, Lynette Wilson, Cheryl Williams, Andre Davis, Rhonda Tate and a host of other special friends.

Everyone remembers her as a giver to many, her smile lit up an entire room. She loved doing childcare, she had a loving and warm heart. She accepted everyone with open arms, she would give her last to anyone who needed it. Her cooking brought everyone together. Janice was very photogenic she was a classy woman, who loved to dress and kept her nails done. She was a beautiful soul, and she was full of humor. Holidays were her specialty, she was always in spirit, her favorite holiday was Easter. Above all she was just an AMAZING woman with a genuine spirit. Janice is loved by many and she will be missed by everyone.

Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at Antioch C.O.G.I.C, 3645 Miami St. with Visitation 1hr prior. Internment: Forest Lawn Cemetery.

June 1, 1928 – April 10, 2019

Loving father, grandfather, and husband. Departed this life April 10, 2019 with his family present. He was born June 1, 1928 to George and Ethyl Lueders in Thurston County, NE. He graduated from Wakefield H.S. in 1947. Preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, 1 sister and his wife Francis. Survived by children Rhonda and David Wetzel of Ft. Calhoun, Brenda and Brett Schubert of Olathe, KS, Linda and Jim Tibbets of Dufur, OR; step-daughter Denise and Scott Schuck of Harvard, NE; brother Kieth and Annabelle Lueders; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Ron was an Army Korean war veteran. He served faithfully at Presbyterian Church of Bellevue. He married Lois Kraninger May 19, 1956. He was a charter member of the Outdoor Unlimited Gun Club. Ron loved to hunt and fish and took fishing trips to Canada. Ron was a kind father figure to many. He enjoyed teaching several nephews to hunt and fish. Ron married Frances Holt on March 26, 1977. Ron was proud to have been a shop supervisor/lead welder at MUD for 34 years before retiring in 1990. Memorial Service 11AM Saturday (4/20/2019) at Roeder Mortuary. Memorials to the family, 5051 County Rd. P39 Ft. Calhoun, NE 68023.

1/7/1941 – 4/12/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death parents George V. Anderson Sr. and LouElla Anderson, brother George V Anderson Jr.; Leaves behind to celebrate her life and cherish her memories are daughter Yahnea N Owens (Brian); 3 grandchildren: Devin J Owens,  Brooklyn N Owens,  and Brice N Owens; 5 brothers: William C Anderson (Joan), Donald W Anderson,  Leon L Anderson (Jackie), and Lee Earl Anderson (Verena).

Visitation Saturday 8:00 – 9:00 AM; Service 9:00 AM   Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Salem Baptist Church  3131 Lake Street Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

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

7/8/1952 – 4/14/2019

Omaha – Kathy was a wonderful wife, amazing mother and a great friend. She loved fishing, gardening, arts and crafts, cooking, and spending time with her pets  Her infectious smile always lit up the room. Kathy was devoted to her career for 28 years. She always enjoyed a good thunderstorm and time with family and friends. Kathy will be deeply missed. Survived by Husband, John, son, Dennis (Almira), sisters Bonnie Kutmus, Gail Marie Smith. Preceded in death by parents John & Jeanette Vanman, brother John. Services at a later date. 

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary

9/21/1940 – 4/15/2019

Bennington – Preceded in death by parents Paul & Alice Linholm. Survived by Husband Rev. Kent Morse; Children Lorri (Brian) Yusten, Barry (Karen) Morse, Sherri Hunter, Kristy (Darin) Amdahl; Grandchildren Aaron (Kate) Yusten, Kayla (Mark) Gargano, Katie Morse, Taylor Morse, Ashley (Brandon) Wagner, Sarah Hunter, Tyler Amdahl, Candace Amdahl; Great Grandchildren Elijah, Grace, Lacey, Blake; Brother Loren (Judy) Linholm. Janice was an active member of Morning Star Lutheran Church.      

Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE.

Celebration of Life Service Friday (4/19/19) 10:00 AM at Morning Star Lutheran Church 331 S. 85^{th Ave.}  Omaha, NE 68114. Memorials to Morning Star Lutheran Church Pre School.      

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St Omaha, NE- 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary