Michael R. Brinkman

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9/17/1966 – 12/23/2016

Of Omaha, Preceded in death by parents Gary & Joyce. Survived by children Nicole & Seth Brinkman, granddaughter Mia,  spouse Kimberly, brother Matt (Sherry), family & friends.

Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service Friday (12/30/2016) 2:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE.

Fred White, Jr.

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Fred White, Jr. (Brother Man) 73, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at CHI Midlands Hospital. Fred was born in Brookhaven, MS to Fred and Rosia White on February 2, 1943. He attended Friendship Elementary School and graduated from Eva H. Harris High School in 1961. Fred owned his own trucking company and was a contractor for Paramount Furniture for many years. After their closing, Fred obtained a bus driving position with Metro Area Transit (MAT) where he provided twenty-six years of dedicated service. He retired from MAT in May, 2005. Fred is proceeded in death by his Mother and Father, Fred and Rosia White. He is survived by his wife Lawanna Almstead-White, and children: Sharon and Marcus and Dietrich White all of Omaha; One Aunt: Louisa Brown, Atlanta, GA; Four Sisters: Lorraine White-Jackson, Omaha, Martha White-Wilbert (Reuben), Betty White-Coleman of Brookhaven, MS, and Thelma   White-Mabry of Atlanta, GA; Two Brothers: Clarence P. White of Brookhaven, MS and Elbert White (Felicia) of Bellevue, NE; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins that were dear to him. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 6, 2017, 11:00 AM with the Rev. Walter Jones of New Beginning Community Church officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery, 7602 Military Ave. Omaha NE . Visitation will be Thursday, January 5, 2017, from 5-7 PM.

All services will be held at Roeder Mortuary Ames Chapel located at 4932 Ames Ave., Omaha, Nebraska

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com

Vernice Peoples

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3/5/1922 – 12/24/2016

 

 

Preceded in Death by Husband: Leon Peoples Sons: Anthony & Larry Peoples Daughter: Joann Mitchell Survived by Children: Randy (Eloise) Peoples Geraldine (Kevin ) Peoples – Huff Jack (Brenda) Peoples 10 Grandchildren Many Great Grandchildren & Great Great Grandchildren Sister: Frenchie Hickman Host of Other Relatives & Friends Visitation Friday 5:00 – 7:00 PM Funeral Service Saturday 9:30 AM all at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel Interment Graceland Park Cemetery

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com

Paul L. Kresha

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8/22/1924 – 12/20/2016

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Pauline (Liss) Kresha. Paul had two brothers, Glenn and Allan (deceased) and one sister Phyllis.

Paul was born on a farm and lived with his family in Osceola, NE. He graduated from senior high school in Osceola. He served on active duty in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in Japan. Following his military engagement, he returned to Nebraska and met Theresa Moritz. They married in 1950. Paul worked for many years at Sears, Roebuck and Company in Columbus, NE. He farmed for a short time in Osceola. Paul returned to Columbus where he was employed at Robert’s Dairy as an over-the-road semi-truck driver for 26 years. The dairy business took him from Columbus, NE to Lincoln, NE to Omaha, NE. Following his retirement in 1990, he and his wife Theresa moved to Gold Canyon, AZ where they enjoyed many years of happy retirement. They returned to Omaha every summer and lived with son David in Elkhorn, NE. In 2012, they returned to the Omaha area full-time and lived in an apartment most recently.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Theresa. They had six children – David Kresha, Donald (Diane) Kresha, Ronald Kresha (deceased), Sharon (Mike) Johnson, Karen (Roger) Thompson and Suzann Kresha (deceased); four grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Molly (Kresha) Diamond, Cody Thompson and Madison Thompson, and one great- grandson Gabriel Diamond.

Visitation Tuesday 5-7 PM with Rosary 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Mass Wednesday (12/28/16) St John Vianney Catholic Church 5801 Oak Hills Drive Omaha, NE. Burial Thursday 1:00 PM Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family or charity of your choice.