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1/15/1942 – 7/28/2016

of Omaha – James Douglas Cokes was born January 15, 1942 in Holly Grove, Arkansas, to the union of Ervin Cokes and Ida Mae (Cooper).

James was preceded in death by his parents: Ervin Cokes and Ida Mae Williams; his wife: Stella Mae Cokes; his siblings: Sheila “Diane” Bluett, Andrew Lee Cokes, Georgia Mae Hill, Jewel Felder; and daughter: Gloria “Dee-Dee” Cokes.

James is survived by his siblings: Glory (Andrew) Jackson, Joseph Williams, Arunies “Pete” (Roberta) Williams, Sr., John (Emma) Williams, and Matthew (Brenda) Gibson; his children: Douglas Cokes, Jr. and Janice Cokes; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Memorial Service 10:00 AM Thursday (8/11/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68104

6/2/1942 – 8/6/2016

Wayne Albert Rasmuss of Omaha passed away Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2016, surrounded by his wife and family.

Wayne was born in Omaha in 1942 to Albert and Louise (Bergman) Rasmuss, and he grew up mostly in the North Omaha and Benson areas with his brother, Robert Christensen, and sister, Juleen (Christensen) Halvorson. He attended North High School, graduating in 1960. He remains friends with many classmates and enjoyed attending class reunions. He also enjoyed planning official and unofficial reunion events with friends and the committees.

Wayne married another North High graduate, Paula (Berg) Rasmuss, in 1964, and together they raised four children and then welcomed four children-in-law into their family: Jeanne and Dave Prucha of Omaha, Emily and Kerry Jones of Livingston, MT, Wayne and Sarah Rasmuss of Shawnee, KS and Cammie and Will Natsues of Chicago, IL. Seven grandchildren are Michael Prucha, Grace, Rose and Samuel Jones, Audrey and Wayne Rasmuss and William Natsues.

Wayne earned graduate and undergraduate degrees from the College of Business at UNO and worked as a bond underwriter and investment banker during his over 50-year career, most recently at Ameritas Investments. He helped to finance community and public works projects for towns all across Nebraska, and he loved traveling his state and getting to know the people in the many towns he worked with.

Wayne devoted his time and energy to family, friends and social events. He played city league softball for 38 seasons, bowled in a weekly league, participated in children’s sports practices and games and spent time many Decembers being Santa for schools, health care facilities, friends and family. One of his favorite compliments came from a young student: “This year the real Santa Claus came!”

His loved ones will especially remember and carry with them Wayne’s way of making everything fun and his sense of humor, determination, dedication to his work and devotion to his family. In going to Christ, Wayne has now joined his grandparents and parents, his children, Elizabeth and Rebecca, and many other relatives and acquaintances. In addition to his wife, siblings, children and grandchildren, Wayne will be remembered by his sisters and brother-in-law, his nieces and nephews and their children, his cousins and countless friends.

Most Sundays Wayne worshipped at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member. Services will be held there to celebrate his life Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 10:00 am at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 5529 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE. Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Memorials to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 5529 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68106.

07/25/1950 – 08/02/2016.

Bev was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Clarence and Nora Bopp, paternal grandparents Jacob and Caroline Mruz, parents Edward and Loretta Mruz, stepfather Alvin Riskowski, and father-in-law Godfrey “Red” Chladek. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Chladek, son Brian Chladek, granddaughter Grace Chladek, brothers-in-law Gary Chladek (Mary Ann) and Jim Chladek (Karen) brothers Tom Mruz (Bernadette), Jim Mruz (Sharla), Larry Mruz (Joyce), Dan Mruz (Linda) and Mike Mruz (Vicki), her sisters Barbara Holder, Pat Norcik (Xan), and Laura Simonds (Derek), stepbrother Alvin “Mike” Riskowski (Linda), and many nieces and nephews.

Bev attended St. Francis of Assisi grade school in South Omaha and graduated from Archbishop Ryan Memorial High School in 1968. Some of Bev’s fondest memories from her childhood and teen years were spending time on the farm every summer with Grandpa and Grandma Bopp, family outings to Zweibel’s on the Platte River, go-go dancing with Barb and Pat and cousin Mary Jane with the Lenny Rich polka band, and hanging out at Leisure Lanes after school. She married Rich on August 26, 1972 and spent the next 44 years with the man she loved and continues to love from Heaven above. Her working years were spent at Wells Fargo Bank and Boys Town. She and Rich raised a wonderful son in Brian who is an exceptional father to Grace. Besides her family, especially Grace whom she loved as only a grandmother could (they baked lots of chocolate chip cookies together), Bev loved the Chicago Cubs and Bev and Rich spent many vacations in Chicago with sister Pat going to Cubbie games. She was still watching as many Cub games on TV as possible up to her last days. Those Cubbies might have a chance this year with Bev rooting for them from Heaven!

God works in mysterious ways. Bev was able to attend the wedding reception of her niece Melissa on July 9 and visited with lots of family she hadn’t seen in years. She became ill with a respiratory infection the next day and, due to her COPD, was unable to recover. Bev peacefully passed away the afternoon of August 2^nd at Midlands Hospital with her husband Rich, son Brian and sister Barb at her side. She was ready to join her mom and dad in Heaven (her words) and we have come to realize that we all live to die so that we can be with Our Lord Jesus Christ at the end of our earthly lives. She is there! Bev will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Those we love and lose are together with us forever in our hearts and in our memories. May Bev rest in peace.

Visitation Sunday 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Rosary 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Gretna Chapel; Funeral Mass 10:00 AM   Monday (8/8/2016) at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus St Gretna, NE, Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery at Gretna, NE

Memorials to St. Patrick Catholic Church, Gretna, NE

2/13/1933 – 8/6/2016

Preceded in Death by Husband Donald Sutton Brother Harry “Jake” Kirschner Survived by Sons: David (Theresa) Sutton Jon Sutton 4 Grandchildren 6 Great Grandchildren Brother: Duane Kirschner Host of Other Family Members & Friends Visitation: Thursday (8/11/2016) 5:00 – 7:00 PM Funeral Service Friday (8/12/2016) 10:00 AM all at Roeder Mortuary – 108^th Street Chapel

Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park  

Memorials: Nebraska Humane Society

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

2/11/1956 – 8/6/2016

Survived by Wife: Mary Smaus Children: Shelby Smaus Zaina Smaus Parents: Wilfred & Maxine Smaus Brother: Alan Smaus Sisters: Sherry (Kerry) Schmitt Terry Rhye (Raymond Stella) Many Loving Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Aunts, Uncles & Other Family & Friends Memorial Service Thursday(8/11/2016) 3:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108^th Street Chapel

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

12/2/1941 – 8/6/2016

Preceded in death by daughter, Lorilee Smith.  Survived by wife, Donna McGinnis; children, Hal (Jamie) McGinnis and Donna Eames; step – children, Todd (Hatice) Murphy, Scott Murphy, Denise (Tom) Hinsley, Tim Murphy and Jerry (Norra) Murphy; 20 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; sister, Thelma Marshall of Georgetown, Texas and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins & other relatives and friends.  MEMORIAL SERVICE Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 10:00am Roeder Mortuary 108th Street chapel.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

5/14/1928 – 7/26/2016

Lorene Williams was born May 14th, 1928 in Wichita, Kansas to the late Vinita Sullinger and Dennis Bergins. She moved to Omaha in 1936, where she remained for the rest of her glorious years. She departed this life, Tuesday, July 26th, 2016. Lorene was raised in the church and accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at a young age. She attended Bethel Baptist Church where she was a Deaconess and Sunday School Teacher. She loved the Lord, family and friends. She often enjoyed discussing the Bible and the goodness of God. She went on to become a member of The Church of Jesus Christ, under the leadership of the late Elder Harry Robinson.

Lorene was united in holy matrimony to Eugene Williams on July 25th, 1949. From this union two children were born, Yvonne Denise Ross and Larry Eugene Williams.

Lorene graduated from, Kansas Vocational School in Topeka, Kansas, where she excelled in science, practical nursing, and citizenship. She attended college in Nebraska. Lorene’s career included employment at the United States Postal Service, and the City of Omaha Finance Dept. After working in finance, she decided to change careers and became a childcare provider for over two decades. She enjoyed, cooking, sewing, and genealogy.

She was a consummate wife, mother, and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vinita and Dennis, and her husband Eugene. She leaves behind to cherish her memory: Two children, Daughter Yvonne (James) Ross of Omaha, NE, Son Larry Williams of San Bernadino, CA; Grandchildren, Yolonda Ross, Tonia Ross, Nicole (John) Gallion, Jaime Ross, Lateef Williams, Lakia Williams, Lakente Williams; Great-Grandchildren, Jalen Ross and Demya Alexander, and a host of family and friends.

Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life Service 1:00 PM Friday (8/5/2016) at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

10/22/1942 – 7/27/2016

Of Las Vegas, survived by Wife Linda Shields; Children Vanessa Shields, Jeanette Shields-Winsley, Antoinetta Shields, Harold Shields Jr, Carolyn Williamson (Charles), Beverly Shields, Agnes Shields, Sister in law Juanita Shields;  Brothers Kenneth Long and Larry Hall.

Visitation Friday (8/5/16) 10:00am-12:00pm with Service to follow at St Johns A.M.E. 2402 N. 22nd Street Omaha, Nebraska  68110, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery

1/9/1925 – 7/28/2016

Survived by Wife: Verna Schultingkemper; Children: Christine (Robert) McAllister, Susan Starman, Michael (Shelley) Schultingkemper, Patricia (Dan) Thomas; Grandchildren: Kellie, Nicholas, Adam, Kelsie, Morgan; 6 Great Grandchildren; Sister: Arlene DuVall; Brother: Eugene Schultingkemper;   Numerous Nieces, Nephews & Host of Friends.

Celebration of Life Monday (8/1/2016) 5:00 – 7:00 PM with a Rosary at 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel,  Memorial Mass Tuesday (8/2/2016) 10:00 AM at St. Pius the Tenth Catholic Church 6905 Blondo Street.  Memorials: To The Family. Military Honors by American Legion Post #1

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

3/3/1933 – 7/27/2016

Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Hilda (Daniels) Majerus and brother, Donald Majerus. Survived by daughter, Kathy Bazar and husband, Jerry Bazar; sisters, Louise Nissen and Eleanor (Starman) VonSeggern; numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

VISITATION Sunday, July 31, 2016 from 3-5pm at Roeder Mortuary 108^th Street Chapel. FUNERAL SERVICE Monday, August 1, 2016 at 10am St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Ave.