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7/9/1934 – 2/14/2017

Retired Teacher from Gretna Public Schools. Eleanor M. Pratt was born July 9, 1934 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Frances Koke. She attended District 26 Country School, Gretna High School, St Mary’s College and continued her education to receive a Masters Degree in Education. She had a life long career as a teacher with 35 years at Gretna Elementary School. She married Harlow E. Pratt on June 29, 1957 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Gretna. She was also a faithful member there, being a Eucharistic Minister and serving many funeral dinners (famous for her deviled eggs). She was an active volunteer with Gretna Optimist, Gretna Neighbors, many Christmas Giving Trees, Member of 55+ Club, Red Hat Ladies, American Legion Auxilary and Retired Teachers. She received many awards: Citizen of the Year 2006, Optimist of the Year 1999-2000 & 2002-2003, Irish Person of the Year 2013, Worthy Woman of the Year 2011, Achievement in Education Award 1992, and a 35 Year Congratulatory Award from Gov. Ben Nelson, to name a few. She passed away at Silver Ridge Assisted Living February 14, 2017. She truly enjoyed her family and friends and she will be greatly missed by all. Eleanor was Preceded in Death by Husband: Harlow E. Pratt Parents: Joseph & Frances Koke. Survived by Sisters: Doris Royal – Springfield, Ne. Darlene Kreifels – Lincoln, Ne. JoAnn Aschoff – West Point, Ne. Brother: Jack & Gloria Koke – Gretna, Ne. Many Nieces, Nephews & Host of Other Relatives & Friends. Visitation: Thursday(2/16/2017) 5:00PM – 7:00 PM with a Rosary: at 7:00 PM all at at St. Patrick Catholic Church  – 508 Angus Street. Funeral Service Friday (2/17/2017) 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church – 508 Angus Street, Gretna Nebraska. Interment Lincoln Memorial Park,6800 S. 14th St. Lincoln Nebraska at 2:00 PM. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Gretna School Foundation,Volunteer Firefighters Scholarship Fund, or Family Choice.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

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

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8/23/1947 – 2/7/2017

Omaha – Survived by Husband Charles L. Hadley; Daughters Lisa D. Hadley, Temica D. Hadley; Grandchildren: Joy T. Hadley, Johneyell Hadley.

Visitation Sunday (2/12/17) 5PM-7PM at Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave. Funeral Service 10:00AM   Monday ( 2/13/17) at New Hope Baptist – 1411 N 30th St Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park

1/20/1951 – 2/11/2017

Survived by Wife: Paula Foster Step – Children: Chad (Ruth) Christensen, Andrew (Shannon Bergin) Christensen, Grandchildren: Jacob, Grace & Ann Christensen, Father: Darrell & Faith Foster, Mother: Edith Foster, Brother: Ken (Zandra) Foster, Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins & other Family  Members & Friends,Beloved Pets: Bo & Bonnie. Visitation Wednesday(2/15/2017) 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108^th Street Chapel Memorial Service Thursday (2/16/2017) 11:00 AM at Lord of Love Lutheran Church   10405 Fort Street, Omaha, Ne. Memorials: Nebraska Humane Society

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

February 21, 1920 – February 6, 2017

Preceded in death by son, Anthony Pruitt.  Survived by children, Gerald ‘Jerry’ Paul Jr, Irene Gray, and Sheila Smith.   Grandchildren: Tasha Paul, Keith (Euda) Gray, Jerry (Megan) Paul III, Nicki (Shunta) Paul, Lisa (Milton) Tarver, Candice (Mark) Nelson, Matari Mitchell, Phillip Smith Jr., Margorie Lee, Anita (Terrance) Spencer, and 26 great grandchildren, along with 16 great-great grandchildren.

Christian Wake Service: 5PM-7PM Friday (2/10/17) Roeder Mortuary.  Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00AM Saturday (2/11/17) St Benedict The Moor Church, 2423 Grant Street. Interment Catholic Cemetery, 7710 W. Center Rd

11/11/1924 – 2/8/2017

Lifelong Member of Florence Presbyterian Church.Retired from AT & T.  Preceded in Death by husband Frank J. Priborsky. Survived by Jim (Linda) Priborsky, Russ (Carol) Priborsky, 7 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild. Visitation Monday 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Funeral Service Monday 1:00 PM all at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Florence Presbyterian Church

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com

Mother Maudlean Brown was born on Dec. 4, 1913 in South Park (Merriam), Kansas to Mr. and Mrs. Alford & Maude Bryant. Mo. Brown attended public schools in South Park.  After attending a Baptist church, Mo. Brown was saved at the Church of God in Christ in South Park under Elder Collins when she was in her thirties.

She was married to John Richardson, and five children were added to this union (Tommy, Bobby, Ellen, Drusilla, and Norma).

She later married Walter Brown. Elder & Mother Brown moved to Omaha in 1951.  She and Eld. Brown joined Mt. Zion under the late Eld. Dwight L. Wright. Mother Brown served over 45 years under the late Pastor Wright, the late Pastor John Bell, and Pastor Bobby Murray before joining the church where her grandson pastors (Christ Cathedral, Bellevue).  While at Mt. Zion, she was known for her singing, was the church pianist, and led the daily “Noon Day Prayer” for over 30 years.

In the ‘50’s, Eld. and Mo. Brown worked for Omaha millionaires at the Swanson family mansion.

In the ‘60’s, her husband founded Mt. Moriah COGIC.  Elder Brown later turned the church over to Eld. Butts; the church was later torn down due to highway construction.  Eld. and Mo. Brown became building managers at Evans Tower in 1965. The Brown’s managed Evans Tower until Eld. Brown retired in 1976. Mother Brown lived in Park Tower North from 1982 to 2007 where Eld & Mo. Brown conducted weekly church services for residents. Mo. Brown was the pianist. After the passing of Eld. Brown in 1990, Mo. Brown continued coordinating services.  In 2007 Mo. Brown moved to Salem Village—where she lived independently until she moved recently to Kansas City, MO to live with her granddaughter, Theresa (Andrew) Byas.

Mo. Brown has been a faithful member of the Nebraska COGIC for 65 years. She was the State Pianist for the Church of God in Christ for several years until the late Eddie Staten moved to Omaha and became the State Pianist. Mo. Brown was licensed as an Evangelist Missionary under the late Mother Albertha McKenzie, State Supervisor, and the late Bishop Monte J. Bradford.  She also served on the State Missionary Examination Board.

Mo. Brown was a talented soloist and has been known for decades for her high soprano voice and her song, “The Glory Train.” As an active member of Christ Cathedral, she faithfully led the morning hymn on 1st Sundays. Her grandson, Supt. Kevin L. Johnson, named her “The Duchess of Omaha” several years ago.  She was known as “The Duchess of Omaha” by many around the country.

Preceding her in death were her parents; husbands; brothers and sisters– Clara Stevens, Timen Stevens, Goldie Stevens McWilliams, Roland Stevens, Conley Stevens, Harry Bryant, Russell Bryant, and Eleanora Bryant Jones; her children– Tommy Crowder, Robert Richardson, Ellen Johnson and Norma David; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

She leaves to cherish her memory—her daughter, Drusilla (James) Simmonds (KC MO), 14 grandchildren,  45 great grandchildren, 90 great-great grandchildren, 24 great-great-great grandchildren, a special niece—Faith Carroll, several other nieces and nephews, godson—Cedric Relford and god-daughter—Bish. Carolyn Hadley; many close friends including Frank Stewart, Anne Boulier, Kim Taylor, Ricky Raysor, Evang. Flossie Johnson, and Pastor L. D. Richardson.

Friday, Feb. 10, 2017

11:00 a.m.

Pastor Bobby R. Murray, Officiant

Joy of Life Ministries

6401 N. 56^th St.

Omaha, NE  68104

Pastor – Bishop Eric Butler

8/9/1931 – 2/4/2017

Omaha – Preceded in death by wife of 53 years: Lois E.(Stokes); Brother: Melford Bolas; Daughter-in-Law: Margaret (Cockson) Bolas; Grandson: Eric Poole; Survived by Children: Ed (Mary) Bolas of MN, Ralph (Robin) Bolas of CO, John Bolas, Alan (Debra) Bolas; 7 Grandchildren; 9 Great- grandchildren and 1 on the way; Sister: Virginia (John) Philip of CA.

60 year member of the Shrine & Mizpah Lodge#302;   Member of Plumber’s Local Union #16

Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM; Service 1:00 PM Thursday (2/9/2017) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE, Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park Omaha, NE.

Memorials to Lois E. Bolas Memorial Hockey Scholarship (UNO)

About the man:

Ken was the second of three children born by Herbert Edward Theadore Bolas (1899 – 1975) Ruth Isabel Stone (1901 – 1976). Melford Lawrence Bolas (1928 – 2015), was his older brother and Virginia “Ginny” Bolas (1936 – ), is his younger sister. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving in Fort Lee, Virginia and in West Germany from 1951 – 1953. He worked as a Journeyman plumber at the Local 16 for thirty-seven years in Omaha, NE.  His years as a plumber were interrupted by a relatively brief break to pursue an opportunity to own a business (the Arizona Barricade Company) with his brother Mel, in Tempe, AZ.

Ken had a gregarious personality.  He loved to travel with his wife, Lois (1933 – 2005).  They were married for fifty three years and raised four boys.  Together, they traveled to forty seven counties on six continents.  Ken was also a member of the Masonic Temple and the Shriners.

Ken’s love of family was always evident.  Never one to withhold or sugarcoat the truth, he would always offer frank and sage advice.   Ken was never afraid to give his family the tough love they sometimes needed.  He’d help his kids and grandkids to a point – as he was also a firm believer that all family has the strength to stand on their own in order to recognize their own true potential.

In the spring, one would find Ken and Lois (years of birth/death) starting seeds on the family’s three season porch long before planting season.  Once the summer months came, Ken would tend to his sizable garden and modest urban orchard in their backyard.   Fall would reward Ken and Lois’ gardening and horticulture skills with a prolific bounty of fruits and vegetables.  All of Ken’s friends and family would look forward to Lois’ jellies and preserves.

The great outdoors were a passion of Ken’s that he passed on to younger generations.  Every June, he would invite friends and family go fishing with him in Saskatchewan, Canada.  Only six fisherman per week are allowed on Lake Marchel, just northwest of Flin Flon.  As popularity amongst family members increased to attend his annual excursions to this remote lake, Ken stayed longer and longer until he finally was fishing for up to a month.  However, all of his fishing companions had to leave after a week.  This ensured that he would have a new fishing party each and every week.

Ken loved to hunt pheasants and grouse with his fellow hunting enthusiasts.  The group would pool their collective bounty and have an annual banquet inviting over additional friends and family to partake in the annual feast.  Those present used a variety of different recipes during these banquets, which made this annual gathering an exciting time for all who attended.

Being avid fans of college football and hockey, Ken would be found during football and hockey season either watching the Huskers on television or attending a Lancers or UNO Mavericks game.  Both Ken and Lois were founding members of the Blue Line Club, which helped the hockey players at UNO.  After the death of his beloved wife in 2005, he created the Lois E. Bolas Scholarship, which is awarded to UNO hockey players and supports them in academic achievement.

Ultimately, Ken was a generous soul with an unbridled sense of humor.  He will be fondly missed by many.

The following is an genealogical account of the family: (numbers denote which generation)

1) Parents– Herbert Edward Theodore Bolas (1899-1975) b. May 5 1899 in Rhayader Wales, England d. June 18 1975 in Tucson, AZ
Ruth Isabel Stone (1901-1976) b. March 1901 in Omaha, NE. Married: June 18, 1924 in Omaha, NE. d. Aug 27, 1976 Tucson, AZ

Siblings & Spouses
2) Milford Lawrence Bolas (1928-2015) b. Feb 4, 1928 Omaha, NE d. 2015 AZ
Betty Heinecamp (1930- ) b. Nov 21, 1930 IA Married: 1952 Omaha, NE
3) Son: Martin Leroy Bolas (1953- ) b. Nov 20,1953 St. Louis, MO Married: Laura 1-6-17
3) Daughter: Linda Ann Bolas (1956- ) b Aug 3,1956 Dayton, OH. Married: Oct 1, 1977 Douglas DeLozier (1954- ) b. Feb 3, 1954 Kansas City, MO
4) Children : Brent Douglas DeLozier (1980- ) b. May 26,1980 in Kansas City, Mo. Kelly Lauren DeLozier (1982- ) b. Oct, 1982 in Kansas City, MO.
3) Son: Donald Gary Bolas (1959- ) b. Jan 8,1959 Omaha NE. Married: Cindy Pace (1958- ) b. Aug 20,1958 in Sacramento, CA. Married: July 2, 1977
4) Children Paul Michael Bolas (1978- ) b. Dec 6, 1978
Trisha Renee Bolas (1986) b. 1986
Married: Linda Elias (1955- ) b. Jan 25,1955 Kansas City, KS. Married: Feb 10,1990 Married: Lisa Doolittle
Married: Mardell (maiden name unknown)
Married: Lynnette Smith Married: 1973 Tucson, AZ
3)Son: Jason Jay Bolas (1974- ) b. May 1, 1974
Married: in Tucson, AZ. March 9, 1979 Patricia Duffy (1945- ) b. Nov 28,1945 Waynesboro, PA
3) Mel’s daughter: Amber Bolas (1980- ) b June 25, 1980 Tucson, AZ
Jason LaVetter Married: June 2,2001 Tucson, AZ
Jason Graham Married: Dec 2, 2007
3) Mel’s daughter: Raven Bolas (1981-) b. Aug 8, 1981
2) Kenneth Herbert Bolas (1931-2017) b Aug 9,1931 in Omaha, NE d. Feb 4, 2017 Omaha, NE
Lois Elaine Stokes (1933-2005) b Feb 14,1933 Ames, IA. Married: Dec 29, 1951 d. Nov, 2009 Omaha, NE
4) Edward Steven Bolas (1952- ) b May 26, 1952 Ft Lee, VA & Mary Patricia Doll (1952- ) b Aug 16, 1952 in Omaha NE, Married: July 7, 1973 Omaha, NE
Edward’s son 4) Thomas Alan Bolas (1976- ) b. Feb 21,1976 in Omaha, NE. Children 5) Lumara Bolas Dreamer (2009- ) Feb 18,2009 Minneapolis, MN 5) Luc Giovanni Dreamer (2011- ) Dec 2, 2011 Minneapolis, MN
Edwards son 4) Christopher John Bolas (1977- ) b April 24 in Omaha NE & Erin Faircloth Married: August 2008 Seattle, WA
5) Kenneth Thomas Bolas (2011- ) b Oct 14, 2011 Seattle, WA
3) Ralph Kenneth Bolas (1954- )b Dec 17, 1954 Omaha, NE & Robin Cox (1957- ) b Oct 27, 1957 in Cedar Rapids, IA . Married: Aug 19, 2000 in Omaha, NE
3) John Herbert Bolas (1957- ) b May 28, 1957 in Omaha, NE & Margaret Cockson (1959-2008) b October 6, 1959 in Columbus, NE. Married: May 25, 1984 in Omaha, NE. d June 7, 2008 Omaha, NE
4) Teresa Marie Bolas (1986- ) b Nov 2, 1986 Omaha, NE & Corey A Friesen. Married: July 5, 2013 in Ralston, NE
4) Christine Elizabeth Bolas (1990) b Jan 4, 1990 in Omaha, NE
4) Matthew Bolas (2000- ) b: Jan 4, 2000 in Omaha, NE
3) Alan Clark Bolas (1960- ) b: May 17, 1960 in Omaha, NE & Debra Ann Keavy (1963- ) b: July 21, 1963 in Omaha, NE. Married: Oct 11, 2003 in Omaha, NE & Laura Poole (1961- ) b Aug 17, 1961 Married: July 26, 1986 Omaha, NE
4) Eric Poole (1984-2014) b Oct 17, 1984 d Nov, 2014
4) Jessica Leah Bolas (1986- ) b: Oct 23, 1986 in Omaha, NE  Married: Eric Quintana 2008 Estes Park, CO
5) Cole Bailey Bolas (2006-) b: April 27, 2006 Omaha, NE
5) Jude Quintana (2009-) b Oct 15, 2009
5) Luke Nathaniel Bolas (2014-) b Dec 24, 2014
4) Alissa Nicole Bolas (1989-) b June 1, 1989 Omaha, NE
5) Kylee Marie Feder- Bolas (2008- ) b Jan 12, 2008 Omaha, NE
5) Kolbee James Bolas (2009- ) b Sep 2, 2009 Omaha, NE
5) Cylis Alan Bolas (2015- ) b Feb 24, 2015 Omaha, NE
Ken’s sister 2) Virginia Ruth Bolas (1936- ) b July 28, 1936 Omaha, NE & John Lorne Philp (1929-) b Feb 27, 1929 Tucson, AZ. Married: Sept 6, 1958 in Tucson, AZ
3) David Lorne Phil (1962- ) b March 15, 1962 San Diego, CA & Tracey Ann Grover (1965-) b May 17, 1965, Married: June 20, 1987 in Houston, TX
4) Kelli Nicole Philp (1989- ) b Dec 16, 1989 in Coos Bay, OR
4)Andrew Lorne Philp (1993- ) b Dec 18, 1993 in Escondido, CA
3)Ruth Ann Phil (1963- ) b June 30, 1963 San Diego, CA & Michael John Dormanen (1960-) b May 31, 1960 in Virginia, MN. Married: May 5, 1992 Tucson, AZ
4) John Clarance Dormanen (2000-) b Feb 11, 2000 in Tucson, AZ
4) Aili Ruth Dormanen (2001-) b Dec 20, 2001 Tucson, AZ

5/28/1936 – 2/4/2017

Omaha – Preceded in death by husband: James Vamosi; Survived by Children: James, Jr. (Debbie) Vamosi, Annette Vamosi, Drew (Lila) Vamosi; Grandchildren: Brian Vamosi, Kayleighann (Aaron) Rensch, Jocie Elizabeth Cox, Andrew Cox, Logan Vamosi, Cosette Vamosi, Francesca Vamosi; Great-grandson: Connor Rensch.

Visitation Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00 P with Rosary 7:00 PM; Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Wednesday (2/8/2017) all at St. Philip Neri Church 8200 N. 30th St Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska

8/28/1928 – 1/29/2017

Of Omaha, survived by sister Illa Jane Cooper, children Alfred Allen Connerly,  Valerie Johnson-Darwin, host of grandchildren, great grandchildren,  nieces, nephews, friends and family. Preceded in death by wife Vera, stepson Willard Fisher, grandson Micheal Morris.
Visitation Monday 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service Tuesday (1/7/2017) 1:00 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, NE.

11/18/1942 – 1/30/2017

Rena Lynn Mammel was born November 18, 1942 in Omaha, NE to Robert W. and Doris M. Randall.   She attended Benson High School where she graduated in 1960.  She attended Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri.

On July 6, 1963, she married her love, William Charles Mammel at Bethany Lutheran Church in Omaha.  In 1964, they had their first child, William C., Jr. in California.  In 1965, they returned to Omaha and lived in Ralston where they built their first house together.  While Bill worked at Modern Electric with his father-in-law, Bob Randall, Sr., Lynn worked at Kilpatrick’s Department Store. In 1976 they had their second child, Shari Michelle.  In 1977, they purchased a farm between Omaha and Blair so Lynn could have her horses near her.  From that began the largest Christmas tree farm in Nebraska, Santa’s Woods.  Of course, Lynn also had her reindeer, Clydesdales and cattle along with numerous cats and dogs at the farm.  Together, Lynn and Bill travelled all around North America seeing wondrous natural sights, lots of wildlife and many a train all from the comfort of their motor home.  Lynn was a Girl Scout Troop Leader and travelled with Shari’s Girl Scout Troup to a lot of campouts and even to Mexico over the years.  For over 30 years, Bill and Lynn attended Atonement Lutheran Church where their daughter, Shari, married her husband, Jason and their granddaughters, Elise Morgan and Paislee Marie, were baptized.

Lynn was an avid book reader who could read for hours while her cats kept her legs warm.  She also loved going to a plethora of Bible studies with her friends.  She really enjoyed her Blair Extension Club meetings with her friends as well.  She devoted her life to serve the Lord. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.  She is survived by her brother Robert Jr., her children Bill Jr., Shari and her husband, Jason and granddaughters Elise and Paislee as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Visitation Monday 6-8 PM, Funeral Service Tuesday 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary. Interment Allen Pioneer Memorial Cemetery. Memorials to Kennard Volunteer Fire Dept or Mammel Family Foundation.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

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

www.RoederMortuary.com