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7/5/1923 – 8/20/2016

Ruth Greer, 93, died Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Ridgewood Retirement Community in Bennington.

Ruth Virtue Cooper was born July 5, 1923 in Dunbar, Pennsylvania to Cora Mae Cooper (Hall) and George Dewey Coooper. Her father was a coal miner and her mother was a supervisor at the telephone company, a part-time wallpaper hanger and was active in local politics. Ruth remembered having a happy childhood and parents who gave her love and support. She graduated in 1941 from Dunbar Township High School. Ruth met her future husband, Jim, at a Fireman’s Fair where he offered her a ride in his red Ford convertible. She agreed on the condition that he would let her drive. He only learned after the harrowing ride that Ruth didn’t have a driver’s license. On September 10, 1944, Ruth married James Walter Greer in Baltimore, Maryland, while he was serving in the Merchant Marines during World War II. Their first son, James Jr. was born while Jim was still overseas. After the war Ruth and Jim settled in Baltimore, where Ruth worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company while raising three sons. Ruth was a nurturing mother who guided her boys to grow up with love, confidence and respect for others. The family’s annual ritual was spending vacations at the Maryland or Delaware beaches. Ruth loved the ocean and was often the first one in the water and the last one out. Jim’s promotion with Travelers Insurance brought the Greer family to Omaha, Nebraska in 1968. Ruth ran the switchboard and PA system at the new JC Penney store at the Westroads. As the couple approached retirement, Jim started researching several Sunbelt states where they could spend their golden years. However, the birth of their first granddaughter in Omaha threw an anchor into those plans. Ruth told Jim that if he was moving out of Omaha, he had to go without her. She wasn’t leaving her granddaughter. Ruth and Jim spent their retirement years in Omaha continuing to dote on the grandchildren, traveling, and playing tennis, golf and bridge. Ruth’s favorite activity was sharing love and laughter with family and friends. During her last years, as Ruth’s health deteriorated she prayed that she would live long enough to see her youngest granddaughter, Anna, get married and her granddaughter Elizabeth, have her first baby. Her prayers were answered.

Survivors include her three sons James Jr. (Karen) of Milwaukee, Randall (Beverly) of Omaha, Leslie of Lincoln; grandchildren Justin Cooper Greer, James Walter Greer III, Belinda (Buffy) Greer Zussman, Elizabeth Smeal Greer, Anna Dewey (Greer) Nance; 8 great grandchildren; sister in law Mary Yenney (Tom) and niece Donna Marie Caddell of Maryland.

Ruth was preceded in death by parents George and Cora Mae Cooper, Brother James Cooper, brother in law Orville Greer and niece Amy Flickenger.

VISITATION 6:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, August 24, Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108th Street; SERVICE at 10:00am on Thursday, August 25, Harvey Oaks Baptist Church, 14515 Harvey Oaks Avenue; Internment Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha, Nebraska

Memorials to the Open Door Mission or the charity of your choice.

1/28/1942 – 8/20/2016

Lawrence F. Casey was born on January 28, 1942 in Columbus, NE to James and Clara (Eller) Casey.  He was baptized at St. Augustine’s Church in Schuyler and graduated from Schuyler High School in 1959.  He married Mary Ann (Zechmann) on April 4, 1964.  They lived most of their married life in Omaha.  In 1969, he graduated with a civil engineering degree from UNO and worked in the field for many years.  He suffered a stroke at the age of 50 and after early retirement, due to disability, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, yard work, photography, hunting (deer) and working on the computer.  He attended daily mass and spent a lot of time volunteering at St. Wenceslaus Church and with the Serra Club of West Omaha.

He is survived by wife Mary Ann, son Craig (Joni) and grandchildren, Colin and Nicole; sisters Marguerite Brodecky, Helen (Doug) Sharp and Delores Koliha; sister-in-law Helen (John) Papstein; brothers-in-law Richard (Betty) Zechmann and Leonard (Fern) Zechmann; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John and Jim and sister Margie.

Visitation Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at church with Rosary at 7:00 PM; Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Wednesday (8/24/2016) at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church 15353 Pacific St Omaha, NE; Interment Resurrection Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Lunch immediately following Mass w/ burial after lunch;

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church or EWTM the Catholic TV Station

5/30/1978 – 8/19/2016

Preceded in Death by Mother Donna Marie Reed Grandfather Donald Lee Lewis Survived by Children: Khalil, Khamile, Khamryn & Jhalil Reed Father: Edward S. Reed, Jr. Siblings: Vanetta (Jessie) Brice Brielle (Brenton) Donaldson Brandon Jackson Braclyn Jackson Grandparents: Elizabeth Lewis Edward Reed, Sr. Shirley Reed Visitation: Thursday (8/25/2016) 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel Funeral Service Friday (8/26/2016) 1:00 PM at Church of the Living God  2029 Binney Street  Omaha, Nebraska

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com

4/4/1945 – 8/10/2016

Of Gretna, survived by sons Arlan (Tami), Dan (Amy), grandchildren  Claire, Brinn, Grace, Lee, mother Dora, brothers  Vernon, Donnie (Linda), family & friends. Preceded in death by father Ivan.

Visitation Friday from 5-8pm at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE. Memorial Service Saturday (8/20/2016) 11:00 AM Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE.

10/23/1928 – 8/3/2016

Of Omaha, Preceded in death by wife Betty Lou, daughter Freda Nelsen. Survived by son Dwain (Kathy), grandchildren Jeffrey,  Jason, Mikala, great grandson Cole, family & friends.

Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Thursday (8/18/2016) 10:00 AM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family to be determined later.

7/29/1998 – 8/9/2016

Omaha – Survived by Survived by father, Matthew Fitzpatrick and mother, Heather Fitzpatrick; sister, Josie McCollum; brother, Tyler Jones; grandparents, Mike and Cindy Fitzpatrick, Kathryn Livingston and Jack (Marie) Davis and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday at Roeder Mortuary. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

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

www.RoederMortuary.com

12/27/1961 – 8/10/2016

Omaha – Survived by mother Augustine, brothers James, Jimmy, sister Debbie, Sister-in-law Mary Colofiore.   Preceded in death by father JB and brother Edward.

Visitation 6PM-8PM Sunday(8/14/16). Funeral Service 11AM Monday (8/15/16) all at Roeder Mortuary. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com

2/25/1952 – 8/8/2016

Greenwood – Age64. Passed away at Nebraska Heart Institute surrounded by his loving family. He loved being with his family & friends and was a die-hard Husker fan!

Preceded in death by his parents: Preston & Patricia Clark; granddaughter: McKenna Nicole; He leaves behind his wife: Leisha Clark; children: & spouses: Amy (Jeremey) Dickes, Preston (Sherry) Clark, IV., Heather Voris, Paige (Josh) Clark, Billy (Kayla) Despain; grandkids: Anden, Preston, V. “AJ”, Brecken, Emily; Sister: Tina Fullford; brothers: Patrick Clark, Paul Clark, Joe Clark and Aunt Maxine; And many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial Service 1:00 PM Saturday (8/13/2016) at Greenwood Christian Church 447 Elm Street   Greenwood, Nebraska

Memorials to the family

9/15/1932 – 8/8/2016

Former Resident of Beatrice State Home  Retired Methodist Hospital Employee        

Visitation Thursday 4:00PM-6:00PM

Graveside Service 2:00PM Friday (8/12/16) at Forest Lawn Cemetery

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

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

www.RoederMortuary.com

 9/19/1948 – 8/7/2016

Gary was born on September 19, 1948, in Milford. NE. He was adopted by Elmer and Leona (Roberts) Komrofske at 6 months. Becky Lou, an adopted sister, joined the family in 1951. The family resided in Omaha except for a few years when Elmer worked with Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte. Gary was active in Boy Scouts and achieved Eagle Scout status. He attended North High School, played trumpet in the band, and graduated in 1966. He attended UNO for three years and then joined the U.S. Army serving from 1969-1971. He was a medic at Madigan General Hospital in Tacoma, Washington, and also was a barracks sergeant, receiving the Sp-5 rank. His mother, Leona, passed away in August 1972. His father later married Anne (Pelecky) Steiger.

Through friends and Wakonda Little League where he coached, he met Sally (Hobson) Cook. They were married July 12, 1975 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Benson. At that time, Gary became stepfather to Laurie and Dan Cook. Kristine (Komrofske) Self was born January 6, 1978. Gary worked for a short time at Union Pacific Railroad and then for the City of Omaha Parks and Recreation Department. He mowed at the parks for several years and did maintenance work. He moved into welding and did that until his retirement in 2005, after 34 years with the Parks and Recreation Dept. He then worked for three years at Warren Swigart Golf course.

Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and working on home improvement projects. He built the deck at the family home and added a room to the family cabin at Ivy Lanes near Mondamin, Iowa, with the help of friends. Most days he could be found tinkering on small engines in the garage, chopping firewood with neighbors, or washing and waxing his Chevy truck.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Leona, stepmother Anne, sister, Becky Riggs, and “furbabies” Roscoe and Moose. He is survived by his wife, Sally, and children Kristine (Curtis) Self, Laurie Cook, and Daniel (Barb) Cook, as well as grandchildren Matt, Zach, Desi, and Demi Cook and granddogs Bo, Gunner and Linus. He will be missed by many friends and family.

Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Friday (9/12/2016) 11:00 AM at Maplewood United Methodist Church 3535 Maplewood Blvd. Omaha, NE. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park at  Omaha, NE. Memorials to Donor’s Choice.