12/8/1941 – 3/16/2018

Eddie Stevens, III was born on December 8, 1941 in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Mary Louise and Eddie Stevens, Jr. He was the oldest of four children.

Eddie was educated in the Chicago and Evanston, Illinois school systems. He graduated from Evanston Township High School (ETHS), where he played football and ran track. Based on his outstanding athletic achievement, Eddie earned a scholarship to play football at the University of North Dakota. He later returned to his alma mater Evanston Township High School where he served as an educational leader in various roles as a teacher, coordinator of the AAA program, coordinator of evening school, tennis coach and Dean of Students. During this time Eddie’s unique style impacted the lives of thousands of students and families. Eddie retired from ETHS after 33 years of extraordinary service.

On August 3, 1995 Eddie married his soulmate Donna Stringer. This union formed a blended family that consists of three sons and two daughters. Eddie was proud of the life he and Donna made together. They traveled to many places, visiting children and grandchildren and enjoyed hosting family events. Eddie had many hobbies including reading, fishing and building. Eddie’s real passion was in the kitchen where he loved sharing his special cooking and baking skills. He is known for his fried catfish, fried chicken, homemade ice cream and pound cake. His family affectionately called him “Donaboy”.

Eddie completed his earthly journey and went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2018 at home in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife Donna by his side. He leaves this world a wealthy man rich in the love of family and friends. His wisdom, humor, personality, infectious smile and finger-licking good meals will be missed.

He is preceded in death by his parents Mary Louise and Eddie Stevens, Jr. Left to cherish his memory and continue on his legacy, his wife, Donna Stevens; sons, Eddie, IV and Charlie Stevens, Cameron Campbell; daughters, Camille and Brittney Campbell; grandchildren, Ashley, Eddie, V, Peyton and Justin Stevens, Amelia, Olivia, Onna and Theresa Campbell; sisters, Sondra Gunn (Larry), Cynthia Onyejekwe (Robert), Gwendolyn Cain (Art); brother-in-law, Robert Stringer, III (Sandra); sister-in-law, Barbara Stringer; daughter-in-law, Holly Stevens; a dedicated cousin Randolph Relf; a dedicated aunt Glenda Mitter; dear friends, Yvonne and Robert Crockett, William Dunn, Mary Beth and John Jameson and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Eddie’s life will be honored Saturday, March 24, 2018, Celebration of Life Service 1:00 p.m., Roeder Mortuaries, 2727 North 108^th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164

Contributions in honor of his memory may be sent to the ETHS Educational Foundation, 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60201 (www.eths.k12.il.us/foundation)

10/4/1956 – 3/18/2018

Born to parents Pierce A. Koslosky, Sr. and Helen Mae Koslosky in Union, New Jersey. Adam graduated from Virginia Tech where he met his wife of 39 years, Kathryn. Adam had many passions in his life, none more than his family. He was a beloved husband to Kathryn and loving father to his sons Christopher (Erica) and Matthew (Morgan). Erica and Morgan became the daughters he never had. Adam’s most prized role was as Poppy to his grandchildren Paige, Gavin, Henry and Sadie.

Adam is also survived by brothers Pierce, Jr. (Candy), Michael (Christine) and Steven Koslosky; sister Nancy (Arthur) Moran; brother-in-law Michael (Connie) Hoskins; mother-in-law Mary Hoskins and numerous nieces and nephews. Adam is preceded in death by his parents; stepmother Betty Koslosky and father-in-law L.E. Hoskins.

“Retiring” after 37 years as an executive at Magnolia Metal Corporation, Adam continued his passion for business, becoming involved in real estate and renewable energy development. Serving his community in many capacities, Adam was especially passionate of his work at Presbyterian Church of the Master (10710 Corby Circle, Omaha, NE 68164) and his many years on the Methodist Hospital Foundation Board (8701 W. Dodge Road, Suite 450, Omaha, NE 68114). In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials in Adam’s name to these organizations.

VISITATION will be held 5:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, March 22 at Presbyterian Church of the Master. FUNERAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 23 at Presbyterian Church of the Master. PRIVATE BURIAL SERVICE to be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

1/3/1930 – 3/16/2018

Merlin “Mert” Johnson was born on 1/3/30 in Mondamin, Iowa to Harold and Edna Johnson. He grew up in Mondamin with his 4 siblings, Dwaine, Quinton, Janet and Stan. Mert helped his parents at the US Post Office, worked at the local gas station, and Keith’s Grocery Store. He played basketball at Mondamin High School where he graduated in 1947.

Following high school, Mert served in the Iowa National Guard and the United States Air Force until 1952. Mert returned to Omaha and worked in group insurance at Mutual of Omaha for 35 years. Following his retirement from Mutual, Mert worked as an independent insurance agent for many years. After leaving the insurance business Mert worked at Von Maur Department store with several of his golfing buddies. Mert enjoyed gardening, golfing with El Dees, Keno outings and horse racing.

In 1953, Mert married Alice Manguson and they had 4 children, Carol, Tom, Pam and Linda. They lived in Council Bluffs before moving to Omaha in 1963. Fishing trips to Minnesota, traveling to Dayton, Iowa and Amarillo, Texas to visit family, and a trip to Goodrich Dairy for a chocolate malt were all activities Mert enjoyed with his family. He had 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Mert was a loving man who was dedicated to his family and friends.

Merlin was preceded in death by: Son: Thomas Johnson; Daughter: Pamela Johnson; Brothers: Quintin Johnson & Dwaine Johnson; He is survived by Wife of 64 years: Alice Johnson; Daughters: Linda Johnson, Carol (Lynn) Rice; Grandchildren: Erica (Vince) Bosscher, Siri (Ryan) Morken, John (Nicole) Rice; Great-grandchildren: Maria, Moses, Louis, & Georgia Bosscher, Evan & Jake Morken; Brother: Stan Johnson; Sister: Jan Moore; Sisters-in-Law: Helen Martin, Marjorie Udall; Many Nieces, Nephews Cousins, and Friends.

Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; funeral Service: 10:00 AM Thursday (3/22/2018) at Maplewood United Methodist Church 3535 Maplewood Blvd Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha, Nebraska

Memorials to American Cancer Society or Maplewood United Methodist Church

6/30/1928 – 3/15/2018

Orlando – Preceded in death by husband Charles Anthony Veit. Survived by Daughters: Rebecca (Eric) Holt of Orlando, FL, Sharon Peterson of CA and Sharon (Len) Hershman of WA; sons Gregory L. (Sharon) Weathers of WA and Robert Lynn Weathers; Sara Beth (Rem) Schuyler of MO. Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation Wednesday 5-7pm at Roeder Mortuary. Graveside Funeral Service 11:00 a.m.   Thursday (3/22/2018) at Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, NE. In Lieu of flowers memorials to American Diabetes Foundation.