Mar 15
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Clifton Raymond Groves

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May 30, 1946 ~ March 8, 2019

Clifton Raymond Groves was born on May 30, 1946 in Kansas City Missouri to Rev. Boyd S. and Bennie Mae Groves.

He departed this life on March 8, 2019. Clifton (affectionately Cliff) graduated from Central High School in Kansas City, Missouri. After graduation he attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. His college career was interrupted when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Cliff served proudly and honorable as an Airborne Ranger Special Forces and he is a Vietnam Veteran. After his military service, he returned to the Kansas City area briefly but later relocated to the east coast. In 1970, he married Bonnie Mince and to that union one son, Rajah Groves was born.

Cliff dedicated his life to Christ in 2014 and became a member of The Worship Center in Omaha, Nebraska. As an active and faithful member, he was as committed a solider for the Lord as he was for the United States Army. He took church and prayer seriously, and every Tuesday when he was able from noon to 1:00 p.m., you could find him at church praying with the ‘Prayer Warriors’. Sunday morning service and Wednesday night Bible Study was a no miss for him. He enthusiastically participated withE-3, the Men’s Ministry of the church, and the Male Chorus. He was eager to share and do whatever he could, whenever he could. He was truly loved and appreciated by his church family.

Cliff was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his memory his son Rajah Groves, Brooklyn, New York; three brothers, Winston O. Groves, Saranac Lake, New York; Rev. Dr. Israel Boyd S. Groves(Evangeline) Kansas City, Missouri; Wayne L. Groves, Cameron, Missouri; three sisters, Helen Y. Cole, Overland Park, Kansas; Gwendolyn T. Polson, Harrisonville, Missouri; and Juanda K. Lowe(Darryl), Omaha, NE; six nieces, five nephews; special friend Ms. Lori Reed of Charleston, South Carolina, and a host of friends and relatives across the United States.

Mar 15
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Delairo Berach Koonce

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Sunrise April 1, 1981 – Sunset March 3, 2019
 
Delairo Berach Koonce known to many as “D”, began his journey of life Chicago, Illinois on April 1, 1981. Delairo accepted Jesus Christ into to his life and was baptized on July 31, 2017. He was a member of Bridge Church. Delairo was the youngest son of Leatice Petross and Brian Koonce.
 
At a young age Delairo and his family moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he grew up, he was educated in the Omaha Public Schools. He earned his GED and furthered his education at Metro Community College, as a result of having a great interest in business management. Delairo became a successful entrepreneur at a young age (he was a go-getter). Delairo owned and operated three business; L and L Lawn & Snow Removal, Best Property Management and an Auto detail shop.
 
One of D’s greatest accomplishments and one that he often mentioned was having family. As most children do, they drove him crazy, but he would do anything for them. Delairo was devoted in providing them with the tools necessary to maneuver through anything they faced in life.
 
Delairo believed giving the gift of time to his family was the most precious commodity he could provide. Family was his priority; for Delairo they always came first. His love for his children and family never faded. Delairo’s children were his life Delairo’s happiest moments was when attended Deshawn’s and Delairo’s wrestling tournaments, volleyball practice with Delaiya and going over numbers and letters with Teriya.
 
To know Delairo was to love him. In the minds and hearts of many “D” was known as the life of the party. He will always be remembered as a person who wanted to have a good time. His favorite meal was fried chicken from “Time Out”. His favorite pass-times were many, he enjoyed listening to music, working on cars and most of all spending time with his family.
 
Delairo had a fun-loving outgoing personality and the sweetest smile that could light up a room like a ray of sunshine. “D” was the kind of man that would offer you words of encouragement and good sound advice. Everyone that met him he touched their heart on some special way. Delairo gave all of us life lessons by his work ethic, patience, kindness, loyalty and trust.
 
During Delairo’s walk through life, he touched the lives of many, however his greatest seeds are his four beloved children: Delaiya, Deshawn, Delairo and Teriya.
 
There are many loved ones that cherish Delairo, his parents Leatrice Petross and Brian Koonce (Valera), brothers, Cameron Koonce, Shawnn (Stacey) Mapp, Brian Dennis and stepbrother Prince Lowe, sister; Niya Jackson, Takida (Willie) Lomax and Monica Rideout, grandmother Mrs. Delores Petross and his grandparents who preceded him in death Mr. & Mrs. James Koonce and Mr. Robert B Petross Sr., his aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces and a host cousins, the mothers of his loved and cherished children and his extended family and friends.
 
On March 3, 2019 Delairo joined the eternal Family of God. Delairo’s loving and memorable life will be forever cherished in the hearts of many, but especially his beloved family and friends.
Mar 13
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Joshua L. Jensen

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9/15/1970 – 3/10/2019

Omaha – Joshua “Josh” Lee Jensen, 48 of Omaha, NE passed away suddenly on March 10, 2019.

Born 9/15/1970 in Newport Beach, CA , Josh had an amazing presence and a quick wit that could light up any situation he was in. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, camping, hiking and traveling.

After graduating from San Diego State University, he worked in financial services which brought him to Omaha.  His true love and passion was his family.  Josh was always eager to assist anyone in need and would literally give someone the shirt off his back. Josh may be gone from our sight, but never gone from our hearts and minds.  He is survived by wife Lisa, son Riley and daughter Ruby, his mother Teresa , brother Ben and sister Ashley Ebersole, and a large extended family .

Join us at Old Chicago 13110 Birch Dr.  on Thursday, March 14 from 6pm-9pm to celebrate Josh’s life. 

In lieu of flowers, a college fund has been started for Josh’s young children:

https://www.gofundme.com/help-support-the-jensen-family

Mar 12
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Johansen, Robert C. “Bobo”

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May 11, 1928 – March 10, 2019

Omaha – Preceded by wife Jeannette Johansen; son Ronny G. Johansen; granddaughter Jessica Johansen. Survived by children Robert (Sherry) Johansen, Kenneth C. (Mary) Johansen, Nancy E. (Terry) Petersen, Patricia J. (Gary) Sass, Peggy M. (John) Christensen; 21 Grandchildren; 49 Great- grandchildren; 4 Great-great-grandchildren. Visitation Friday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Funeral Service 10 AM Saturday (3/16/2019) at Northwest Hills United Church of Christ, 9334 Fort St. Omaha, NE. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park.

The joy of Robert and his wife, Jeannette, were their children and three generations of grandchildren and attending all their sporting and 4-H events.  The schnauzers camping and helping family and friends filled their lives.