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11/23/1931 – 9/1/2017

Omaha – Preceded in death by Husband of 49 years: Stewart; Children: Barb Spicka & Rob Engdahl; Sister: Jackie Graves. Survived by Brothers: Johnny (Linda) Sammons, Jerry (Diana) Sammons; Grandchildren: Nicole (Brandon) Bird, Matt Spicka, Josh (Taylor) Spicka, Rob, Jr. (Molly) Engdahl, Heather Engdahl; Great-grandchildren: Jaxson Spicka, Brooklyn Bird, Rhylan Jo Bird, Landon Spicka; Brother-in-Law: Ted Graves; Daughter-in-Law: Nancy Engdahl; Son-in-Law: Frank Spicka.

Memorial Service 1:00 PM Friday (9/8/2017) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska

Memorials to the Arthritis Foundation

Esther Margaret (Smith) Orr

Born June 10, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska

Died September 1, 2017

Esther Margaret (Smith) Orr 88, formerly of Omaha died September 1, 2017 at Heritage of Bel-Air in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Esther was baptized in 1929 at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church near Hoskins, Nebraska. She lived in several Nebraska and Iowa towns during her childhood. She and Clinton were married at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Omaha in 1947 and shared their love for 66 years. Esther taught Sunday School, played guitar for services and programs, was active in and awarded an honorary life membership to Presbyterian Women. She served with her husband as Skippers of the church Mariners group, and both guided their five children by their example on how to live their Christian faith.

Esther demonstrated her love for God, her husband, family and community. She was a dedicated home-maker, she valued education, and was involved in her husband and children’s interests. She was a past commander of the Wives of Submarine Veterans of WWII, volunteered as a Camp Fire Girls leader for many years, diligently sewed Cub Scout and Girl Scout badges on uniforms, and was a creative seamstress making clothes and costumes. In 1998, she was awarded the Admiral of the Great Navy of the State of Nebraska certificate by Governor Ben Nelson for her patriotism. Esther’s talents included china painting, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, and quilting. After the children were grown, she enjoyed two trips to England with her husband to visit friends.

Esther loved music, especially playing the Hawaiian and Spanish guitars. Her first recital was at the age of 8 at the Honolulu Conservatory of Music in Omaha where she later taught and became co-manager. At age 16, with support from her mother, she opened the Aloha Isle Guitar Studio where she taught guitar, enjoyed performing with her students, and judging competitions in the region. She graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1946, and studied business at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. After the youngest child started school, Esther was employed as a cafeteria worker for the Omaha Public Schools, retiring in 1994. During retirement she volunteered at the neighborhood Salvation Army store, continued serving the community through church projects, enjoyed her flower gardens and spending time with grandchildren.

Esther is preceded in death by her parents, Edward C. and Leta J. Smith; husband, Clinton J.H. Orr; daughter, Karen (Orr) Conoan; sisters, Edna Postlewait and Evelyn Smith; brother, Edward D. (Eddie) Smith; brother-in-law Jack Postlewait; mother-in-law Ruth A. Orr, sister-in-law & brother-in-law Ann and Wilford C. Orr, brother-in-law W.L (Pat) Jacobs.

Survived by her aunt, Margie Meyer (Wahoo, NE.), sister-in-laws Beverly Smith and Jennie Jacobs; four children, Lynne (Teri) Orr, Sue (Donald) Buryanek, John (Kerri) Orr, Tom Orr, and son-in-law John Conoan, NE. 27 grandchildren, 25 Great-grand-children, nieces & nephews.

Visitation Thursday before service, Funeral Service Thursday (9/7/17)10:30 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family to be designated later.

7/15/1923 – 9/1/2017

There were 8 children in the family: 4 girl and 4 boys. Evelee Mason was born on July 15, 1923 to Charles and Martha Mason in Tecumseh, NE. She had a triplet sister and brother. The brother preceded her in death at age 6 months. That left the twin girls.

She and her twin sister, Genevie, grew up on a farm and lived with their parents until around the age of 19, in which they went to Mitchel, SD for theological training. After that they went to Colorado Springs, CO for more Bible School Training.

Evelee and Genevie felt called to Christian work and they graduated in 1945 and went to Bladen, NE to pastor a church, and after that they moved to Omaha, NE. They also pastured churches in McCook, NE and Pueblo, CO.

The tow of them felt a call to foreign missionary work. The door opened in 1959 for them to go to South America. She and her sister worked for 10 years on the coast of Guayana and the jungles of South America.

Then they came back home and did deputational work for 2 years; pasturing churches in Columbus, IN for 10 years.

She and her sister moved back by their family in Springfield, NE in 1980 and continued to do the work of the Lord as pastors in both Plattsmouth, NE and Council Bluff, IA. In addition to that they also led bible studies in Springfield,NE.

While in Springfield, they purchased an old country school house that had been moved into town and set on a basement foundation. With the help of family and friends, the twins turned this old schoolhouse into a lovely home. They knew that God had given them this home as a place to rest from all their adventures and they opened their arms to many friends and family that came to visit.

She and her sister’s lives have been very interesting, eventful, and happy. They had always lived together, dressed alike every day, and worked together. After much urging from people to write an autobiography, they wrote a book, naming it, “They Walked Together”. A book that became so popular that it went into a 2^nd printing that sold out. It became available on the internet until that also sold out.

Evelee was preceded in death by her twin sister, Genevie, on February 25, 2015.

Evelee and Genevie’s whole life and thought was in the work of the Lord, and serving Him acceptably.

Visitation Tuesday 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Service 10:00 AM Wednesday (9/6/2017) all at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, Nebraska; Interment Springfield Cemetery Springfield, Nebraska

6/30/1928 – 8/30/2017

Of Omaha, survived by children Susan Flaherty, Kenneth, Shelley Schrader (Mark),  John (Deborah), Sheila McQueen (Patrick), D. Michael (Susan),  20 Grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren,  sisters Virginia Brenneman, Kathleen Mohatt, sisters in law  Alice Neumann, Donna Petri (Allen),many family & friends. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth, sons Jeff & Baby Boy, daughter in law Marilyn, son in law Edward Flaherty.

Visitation Friday 5-7 PM with Wake Service 6:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Saturday (9/2/17) 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church 114th & Fort Street Omaha, NE.  Graveside Service Saturday 2:00 PM West Union Cemetery Union, NE. Family prefers memorials to Salvation Army.

5/21/1956 – 8/28/2017

Omaha – Worked for BNSF for 38 years and a Friend of Bill W. Preceded in death by his parents; Survived by Children: Daniel & Germaine, Theresa; Granddaughters: Arista, Chloe, Robyn; Great-grandchildren: Aliyah, Abel, Jr.; 5 Siblings.

Memorial Service 10:30 AM Saturday (9/2/2017) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska

Donations can be made out to the family.

Dan J. Orlich, Age 89, loving husband, father and grandfather crossed over Saturday, August 26^th in Omaha, NE at home with his wife Kay, daughter Dana and granddaughter Daniele at his side. He was born on January 31, 1928 in East Chicago, Indiana to Dominic and Mary (Music) Orlich.

Dan attended Holy Trinity Elementary School, graduated Bishop Noll High School in 1945 and attended college at Denver University. He played football for the University of Wisconsin and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga where he also received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education (1952) and went on to earn his Masters of Education Degree at Indiana University.

He married Kay Kikalos on May 16, 1955. Dan is survived by his loving wife of 62 years Kay, daughters; Dana and Claire, sons; Jeff, Dominic and John (Sheryl), grandchildren; Daniele, Alex, Nico and Miles, sister; Florence Verbich (late John).

Dan was preceded in death by sister; Valerie Orlich, brothers; William and John Orlich.

Due to his caring and patient personality he deeply touched the lives of his students, coaching and teaching at Franklin Elementary School in East Chicago. Dan’s charisma, humor, and natural warmth brought a following of beloved friends and customers to Kay and Danny’s restaurant, The Green House. He enjoyed sports, reading, playing golf, spending time in Jamaica with Kay and providing a blessed life for his family. Danny Orlich inspired the lives of everyone he came in contact with until the day he passed. He will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Dan’s life will be held in Omaha, NE at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America Mid America Council, 12401 West Maple Road, Omaha, NE 68164.

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Patricia Victoria (Hollihan) Rinn died August 29, 2017. Born October 14, 1929 in Hollywood, California to Victor and Alice (Makary) Hollihan, she devoted her entire life to her faith and family. Preceded in death by Charles Richard (Sheehan) Rinn, she is survived by 11 grateful and blessed children. Tireless and tenacious, she remembered birthdays, anniversaries, special stories about each child, grandchild and great grandchild. Nothing brought her more delight than holding her precious babies, all of them. Patricia was a world traveler with a special devotion to St. Mary’s Catholic Parish serving as a CCD teacher, singing in the church choir, assisting at funeral luncheons and serving as the school’s librarian.

Survived by sons, daughters and spouses; Patrick Rinn, Kathleen (Dan) Cain, Colleen (Dewight) Batt, Carolyn (Dave) Hudson, Mary (Jeff) Pagnard, Frances (Tom) Garvey, Peter (Kelly) Rinn, Patricia (Randy) Smith, Gretchen (Jeff) Kruse, Andrew (Mary) Rinn and William (Natalie) Rinn. Also survived by sister Grace Hungerman and brother John Hollihan, 24 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Welcomed into heaven by her husband and parents, grandson Benjamin Andrew Cain and all grandchildren living with God.

Visitation Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. A Celebration of Life Mass Friday September 1 by Fr. Dan Kampshneider and Fr. Joseph Sund beginning at 10:00 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church located at 2302 Crawford in Bellevue, NE 68005. Interment is at Bellevue Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Nebraska Children’s Home.

11/3/1960 – 8/23/2017

Darrell “Ray” Davis, known to everyone as Ray, was born November 3, 1960 in Omaha, Nebraska.  His mother didn’t have time to make it to the hospital so he was born at home.  He was the baby of nine children born to Jeremiah Sr. and Vinnie Lee Davis. Ray’s mother was paralyzed from polio at the time of his birth which left her unable to care for him as a baby.  Ms. Mattie Hendricks, who at the time of Ray’s birth was caring for his mother assumed the role of primary caregiver for Ray along with his older siblings.

Ray had several proud moments in his life, one of which happened to be his accomplishment in education.  He demonstrated perseverance and determination while working on his education. Ray successfully completed the required classes and earned his General Education Diploma from Creighton University in 2009.

Ray was a hard worker.  His most recent employment was as a contract worker for an apartment complex, where he worked for several years.  He managed a variety of jobs and often provided employment opportunities for others in need. Ray had a close bond with his boss and built lasting relationships with co-workers.  He was dedicated and dependable and could be counted on to get the job done.  Ray was a selfless person with a big heart.  He was known for thinking of others and putting others needs before his own, even though his own struggles in life.

Ray was always a believer of Jesus Christ.  He had a longing for a closer relationship with God.  On February 9, 2017 he was baptized by his brother accepting Christ as his personal Lord and Savior.

Ray loved his family and friends tremendously. He strived to be a good father to his children and grandfather to his grandchildren.  His grandchildren called him “Grandfather,” and he enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed listening to music, attending family events where he was always taking pictures, cruising down Carter Lake and spending alone time.

After a courageous three year battle with cancer, Ray entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 surrounded by family.  He was relentless, never complaining, positive, and encouraging to those around him.  Ray never truly expressed to anyone the real struggles that he faced during this battle, choosing instead to remain strong and maintain his independence.

Ray was proceeded in death by his parents, Jeremiah Sr. and Vinnie Lee Davis; foster mother, Ms. Mattie Hendricks; and nephew, George Davis, Jr.

Ray leaves behind to cherish his memories his son, Darrell Ray, Jr., Omaha, Nebraska; daughter, Shantel Nichol, Omaha, Nebraska; grandsons, Jamir, and Rylin; granddaughters, Desirae, Destinee, R’rhianna, and Re’shaye; brothers, George Davis, Sr., Jeremiah (Betty) Davis, Jesse (Hazel) Davis, Edward Davis, Sr.; sisters, Doris Clausen, Norma Davis, Gardenia Davis, and Mary (Bettye) Davis; longtime companion, Sharon Savage; longtime friend Glen Whitney, all of Omaha, Nebraska; and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces other relatives and friends.

Visitation Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Service 1:00 PM Friday (9/1/2017) all at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska

11/8/1927 – 8/27/2017

Of Omaha, survived by children Terry (Claudia) Kaser, Lyndie (Chuck) Cornely,  Kathy (Keith) Binder, 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren,  family & friends. Preceded in death by husband Raymond (Snick) Kaser.

Memorial Service 10:00 AM Wednesday (8/30/2017) Roeder Mortuary  2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery   Omaha, NE. Memorials to Kingsway Christian Church.

10/20/1934 – 8/25/2017

Of Omaha, survived by wife Jane, Children James Kimberly Crannell (Kathy),  Donna Mueller (Tony), grandchildren, family & friends.

Graveside Service Tuesday (8/29/17) 11:00 AM at Forest Lawn Cemetery 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE