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5/29/1936 – 7/27/2017

Retiree of U.S. Coast Guard & Member of Omaha Magical Society. Preceded in Death by Parents, Brother: Gerald Buczkowski, Sister – In – Law: Maureen and Husband Ron Rybak, Daughter – In – Law: Patty Buczkowski. Survived by Wife: Carole Buczkowski, Children: Michael Buczkowski, Gary (Lisa) Buczkowsk,i Jeff Buczkowski, Eric (Eva) Buczkowski, 7 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild, Brother – In – Law: William (Marge) Campbell, Sister – In – Law: Jean Buczkowski, Former Daughter – In – Law: Sigrid Specht, Host Nieces, Nephews &  Other Family & Friends. Memorial Mass Monday (7/31/2017) 10:00 AM at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, 1920 N. 102nd St.  Omaha, Ne. In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials to: Nebraska Humane Society, St. Leo’s Catholic Church or Solid Organ Transplant Unit at UNMC.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

5/18/1925 – 7/21/2017

Louise Helen Peters Voss, 92, of Omaha died July 21, 2017 at Walnut Grove in Omaha.

Louise was born May 18, 1925 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Frank and Alice Pendray Peters. She lived in North Dakota until graduating from high school. She moved to Denver, CO where she met the love of her life, Herb, to whom she had been married for 70 years.  After Herb finished his time in the Army, they moved to Omaha where Louise worked for Mutual of Omaha until her first daughter was born.  After raising their family, Louise went to work for Walgreens retiring at the age of 69.  Louise loved to garden and take care of her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Herb, three daughters Diana (Dave) Zach of Wayne, NE, Barbara (Doug) Chevalier of Morton, IL, Sandra Voss of Omaha, one son, Steven and his fiancée Susan of Omaha.  Seven grandchildren Mike (Marsha) Zach, Mark (Angie) Zach, Tom (Darcy) Zach, Tim Zach, Karen (Cory) Chevalier Bleeker, Laura (John) Chevalier Sprague, Cody Voss.  Three step-grandsons Joel Miller, Dustin Miller, Casey Miller. Fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters, her sister in law, four brothers in law, and one brother.

Services will be held at Christ Community  Church 404 S 108th on Thursday July 27 at 10:00 AM with visitation at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St Omaha, Wednesday July 26th from 5:00 – 7:00 PM with family present.

Memorials may be made to the family for later designation.

3/26/1978 – 7/20/2017

Shanna Jean DeHaai-Zeman was born on March 26, 1978.  After two years of having her in foster care, Jerry and Jean DeHaai were able to adopt her into the DeHaai family.  There were two brothers, Jon and Jeff, waiting anxiously  for her to become  their little sister.

She is survived by her six children, 4 sons  and 2 daughters.  Caleb Bruns of Lincoln, NE; Anneliese DeHaai of Omaha, NE; Morgan Miles of Bennington, NE; Kaycia, Jackson,  and Parker  Zeman  all of Omaha, NE.  In  addition to these children, she leaves behind to cherish her memories and celebrate her life, her mother, Jean Preston and Dick Preston; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jay and Jennifer  Zeman;  as well as  a host  of relatives  and special friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Derek Zeman; her father, Jerry DeHaai; and her brother, Jeff DeHaai.

A memorial service to honor her memory will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday,  July 26th at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 North 108th Street in Omaha, NE.

Donald R. Benning Oct. 10, 1936 – July 14, 2017

Dr. Benning was born in Omaha, Neb., the youngest of Erdie and Mary Benning’s five children. He attended Omaha North High School where he wrestled and played baseball and football before graduating in 1954.

He attended the then-Omaha University where he played football and wrestled, and upon graduation was offered a graduate fellowship in the school’s education department.  He was working as director of Omaha’s Near North Side YMCA when the university in 1963 hired him as head wrestling coach — the first African-American head coach at a predominately white university in the United States. He also was the first full-time black faculty member at the school. Under his leadership, the school’s wrestling program gained national prominence and in 1970 brought the state of Nebraska its first-ever collegiate national championship. Dr. Benning was NAIA Wrestling Coach of the Year, a member of the Nebraska Scholastic Wrestling Coaches Hall of Fame and a member of the 1969 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Committee. He is a member of the Omaha University Hall of Fame and the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame.

Following his coaching career, Dr. Benning went on to distinguished career in education, including nearly three decades with Omaha Public Schools. During his time as an administrator in the state’s largest school system, Dr. Benning served as an assistant principal and athletic director at Central High School, director of the Department of Human-Community Relations for OPS, and assistant superintendent. He helped lead the district’s desegregation effort and developed the nationally-recognized Adopt-a-School program. He also worked for racial equity in education including through the school district’s Minority Intern Program and Pacesetter Academy.

After leaving OPS, Dr. Benning joined the faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he was the first black doctorate recipient in the university’s College of Education. At UNL, Dr. Benning was coordinator of the school’s urban education program, charged with training educators to become administrators in urban and diverse school systems. He taught at the university until his retirement in 2011.

Dr. Benning is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity.

Donald R. Benning is survived by wife Marcidene (Dee) Benning, children Victoria L. Benning, Tracy L. Benning (Deb), Donald R. Benning Jr., Kymberly D. Benning, Damon G. Benning (Jennie), grandchildren Rayniece, Brandyn, Cameryn, Calvin, Caleb, Mya, Jordan, Micah, Breeanna, sister Phyllis Joseph, many nieces, family & friends.

Visitation Monday 9:00 AM till service time. Funeral Service Monday (7/24/17) 11:00 AM at St. John’s A.M.E. Church 2402 N. 22^nd St. Private family interment. Family prefers Memorials to North Omaha Boys & Girls Club, Girls Inc., Butler Gast YMCA.

6/29/1934 – 7/23/2017

Preceded in Death by Husband Lloyd Fellman. Survived by Children: Kathy (Larry) Starner, Sandy (Doug) Lowe, Lori (Greg) Dasenbrock, 7 Grandchildren, 16 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren, Sister’s – In – Law: Irene & LaVonne Bishop, Host of Friends. Memorial Service Friday (7/28/2017)  2:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108^th Street Chapel,  No Visitation. Memorials: To The Family.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

8/5/1965 – 7/16/2017

Babette Aria Griffin was born Babette Aria St. John on August 5, 1965 to the late Berlin St. John, Jr. and Barbara St. John. She passed from this life Sunday, July 16th, 2017 at her home.

Babette was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She received her early education from St. Engelberth and Ascension Catholic Schools and her high school education from Lutheran High School North where she was a Cheerleader. She also attended St. Louis University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mass Communications.

Realizing the need for a Savior, Babette accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior as a teen. She later met Jeffrey Griffin on May 3, 1994 at Union Pacific Technologies and they were married on October 18th, 1997.

Babette loved to shop and shop and shop some more. She could often be found at the most prestigious mall or outlet mall in any city or town she lived or visited. However, her greatest love in life was her husband Jeffrey and twin daughters Jade and Jada.

She leaves to cherish her memory Mother, Barbara St. John, Brother – Bosher (Vena) St. John; Nephews Xavier and Ba’Sha St. John; brother-in-law Jerome (Octavia) Curtis, and Jerald Curtis and sister-in-law, Julianna Curtis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other loving friends.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Monday ( 7/24/2017 ) at Salem Baptist Church – 3131 Lake Street, Private Family Interment

10/29/1926 – 7/12/2017

Of Gretna, Preceded in death by husband Jack. Survived by children Marsha (Harry) Yosten, Mark (Roxanne),  Martin (Betsy), 8 grandchildren, 8great grandchildren, family & friends. Order of the Eastern Star, Social Order of the Beaucent, Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem, Daughter of the Grand Army of the republic, Lutheran Church Women, PTA, Cub Scout Den Mother and retiree of Creighton University.

Visitation Friday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE. Memorial Service Saturday (7/22/17) 11:00 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church 153 S. McKenna Ave. Gretna, NE. Interment Crescent Cemetery in Crescent IA. Memorials Resurrection Lutheran Church, Road Runners Group Tangier Shrine or Alzheimer’s Association.

9/19/1928 – 7/15/2017

Of Gretna, Preceded in death by wife, Letha (Nabity), daughter Rose Zaracki. Survived by daughters Jean Vachal (Tony), Ruth Nolan (Tim), Joan Standeven (Rich), and Jane Bober. 13 Grandchildren:  Lisa Barrientos, William Zaracki, Jeffrey Zaracki, Kelly Powers, Kristin Ehlers, Emily Ferguson, Kathryn Nichols, Laura Ibraham, Sonja Biller, Jon Nolan, Rebecca Bertrand, Jessica Bober, and David Bober. 12 Great-Grandchildren:  Brett Kastrup, Kaitlin Kastrup, Max Barrientos, Gaby Barrientos, Stephen Troutman, Shelton Troutman, Liberty Biller, Allison Ehlers, Teagan Nichols, Brett Owen Ehlers, Anna Ibraham, and soon-to-be baby Powers. 3 Sisters:  MaryAnn Hofmann (Kalispell, MT), Ilene Woebbecke (Kansas City, MO), and Agnes Simcox (Huntington Beach, CA) and many other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by brothers:  Leonard Jisa (Hastings, NE), Eugene Jisa (Lincoln, NE) and sister: Betty Jean Horn (Waco, TX). Parents: Charles F. Jisa and Agnes (Ruzicka) Jisa.
Charles was an honest and caring person who would do all he could to care for and help his family.  He loved farming and always raised a beautiful, bountiful garden.  He also loved cars and trucks, John Deere tractors, camping, and watching the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

He will be dearly missed.

Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM with Vigil Service 7:00 Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE. Funeral Service Thursday (7/20/17) 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus Street Gretna, NE. Graveside Service Thursday 3:00 PM at Westlawn Cemetery at  Grand Island, NE.  Memorials To St. Patrick Catholic Church.

4/15/1944 – 7/16/2017

Of Omaha, survived by children; Christopher (Susan), Melissa (Tim) Kaspar,  grandchildren Jacob, Joshua, Joseph, Ashley, Erin,  Kaylee, Sydney, Savana, siblings Michael Cackin (Melody).  Candice Hurlbut,  many nieces, nephews and loving family and friends. Preceded in death by husband Kenneth, twin sister Jennifer Cackin.

Visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE.  Funeral Service Wednesday 11:00 AM at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church 2650 Farnam Street Omaha, NE. Graveside Tuesday 1:30 PM Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials Alzheimer’s Association or Douglas County Health Center.

8/18/1915 – 7/11/2017

Omaha – Survived by son Gary & Vivian Brunberg, Granddaughter Ashley Brunberg, nephew Ned J. (Eidy) LaViolette, many nieces & nephews, step granddaughters Shelli, Wendi, and Kimberly.. Visitation Tuesday (7/18/2017) 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Funeral Service Tuesday 11:00 AM all at Roeder Mortuary – Gretna Chapel. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com