6/21/1935 – 2/7/2018
Of Omaha –
Visitation Thursday 6:00 – 8:00 PM; Funeral Service 1:00 PM Friday (2/16/2018) all at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska
11/6/1921 – 2/11/2018
Gretna – Preceded in death by Husband of 68 years: Roy Schuster; Granddaughter: Kimberly D. Gilliland; Survived by Daughter: Cheryl (Jeff) Gilliland; Son: Gary (Evelyn) Schuster; Grandchildren: Jeff Todd Gilliland, Carrie Mae Johnson; Great-grandchildren: Kenna, Bridger, Avery, Tyler, Katelynn.
Funeral Mass 10:00 AM Thursday (2/15/2018) at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus Street Gretna, Nebraska, Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Gretna, Nebraska
2/28/1936 – 2/6/2018
Of Omaha, survived by daughters Susan (Greg) Janak, Brenda Catron (Jamison), 5 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, 5 siblings, many family and friends. Preceded in death by husband Clarence, 1 brother.
Visitation Monday 10:00 AM till service time. Funeral Service Monday (2/12/18) 11:00 AM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE., Interment Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha, NE., Memorials to the family to be determined later.
8/24/1930 – 2/4/2018
Anita Clara Brettmann was born on August 24, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to German immigrants, George and Erna (Boll) Benecke. She was one of four children (Mildred, Anita, Irma and George). As a child, she attended Saratoga Elementary school in Omaha. In 1952, Anita graduated from Nursing School and on August 7, 1954 married Roy Brettmann. They had one son, Cory Brettmann (1956-2008). She spent most of her career at the Veteran’s Hospital as a surgical nurse. Anita was overjoyed when Cory married his wife, Killeen, and gave her two granddaughters, Chloe and Eryn.
Anita had numerous interests that enriched her life. She acted in many performances by the Grand Olde Players theatre group and also appeared in the movie “Citizen Ruth” directed by Alexander Payne. In addition to both collecting and creating art, she loved jazz, bridge, and golf. As a member of the Field Club of Omaha for many years, she enjoyed her friends there and many rounds of golf over the years.
Due to her friendly, outgoing personality she made friends wherever she went. She embraced life, loved her family and friends dearly and will be missed by all those who knew her.
Passed away peacefully at Immanuel Fontenelle Home. Anita was preceded in death by her Husband of 37 years: Roy; Son: Cory; Brother: George Benecke, Jr.; and her Parents: George & Erna (Boll) Benecke; She is survived by her Granddaughters: Chloe & Eryn; Daughter-in-Law: Killeen; Sisters: Chris (Bob) Potach, Kathy (Fritz) Bonsall; and numerous Nieces & Nephews.
Memorial Service 1:00 PM Saturday (2/10/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska
Memorials to Killeen Brettmann for Chloe and Eryn’s college funds.
