5/9/1928 – 2/28/2019

Elkhorn – Preceded in death by husband: E. Ned DiMartino; Survived by Sons: Bruce (Chris) DiMartino, Patrick (Debbie) DiMartino; 6 Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren.

Visitation Monday, March 4, 2019 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Rosary 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary ~ 108th Street Chapel 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska; Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church 20500 W Maple Road Elkhorn, Nebraska; Interment Tuesday 1:30 PM at Calvary Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorials can be made to Nebraska Kidney Association

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

November 5, 1980 – February 27, 2019
She was born in Southfield, MI, the daughter of Gary and Sue (Sylwester) Loontjer. Kimberly passed away under hospice care in the home of her brother Kevin, in Elkhorn NE. She is survived by her parents; brother Kevin (Jessica) Loontjer, Rylee, Weston, Charlie; brother Curtis (Nikii) Loontjer, Logan, Rowen, Lyvia; grandmother Betty Loontjer, aunts, uncles other family and friends.
Kimberly received her B.S. at Concordia University-Chicago, her J.D. at University of Nebraska College of Law, which included a year study of Comparative politics at University of Denver. She had nearly completed her PhD work through Loyola University- Chicago and was a professor of political science at Concordia University-Wisconsin at the time of her death.
Preceded in death by Grandparents Arnold Loontjer, Kurt & Dorothy Sylwester; Uncles Wayne and Ken Loontjer. Aunts Ruth Coulson, Mary Sylwester.
Visitation Friday March 8th 5-7 pm at Roeder Mortuary Gretna, NE. Funeral service Saturday March 9th 11 am (viewing at 10 am) at Christ Lutheran Church 4342 Sumner St. Lincoln, NE.
In Lieu of flowers memorials may be sent to: Kim Loontjer Memorial Fund Lutheran College Semester in DC (Payable to CUW Foundation)
Lincoln Lutheran Alumni Fund (Payable to Lutheran Education Foundation) Women of Faith Memorial (Payable to Gary Loontjer)

Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna 402-332-0090 www.RoederMortuary.com

1/29/1925 – 2/25/2019

Omaha – Memorial Service 10AM Friday, March 1, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness 5911 Ville De Sante Drive Omaha, Nebraska; Interment Friday 11:15 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel; 4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600; www.RoederMortuary.com

10/29/1931 – 1/18/2019

Lorraine Willis was known for her uncanny way of bringing a smile to your face. Her sense of humor was unmatched.

She passed at home 1-18-19 with her children and friends by her side. She was born at the farm home of her parents Herbert & Edith Leonard near Watertown, South Dakota. Her grandparents were homesteaders in The Dakota Territory, some of the very first settlers.

After graduating from Watertown High School she went on to nursing school. She graduated from Sioux Valley in 1952 with her R.N. degree. Her nursing career spanned over 45 years in four states. Most of those years were spent at Immanuel in Omaha. She was known as “Willie”. She won the Nebraska Caring Kind Award.

Many of her Immanuel family came to her aid to care for her in the final weeks of her life.

She married James W. Willis 2-14-53. She was his caregiver when he had a lengthy battle with cancer. He called her his “Goose”. They shared many hobbies and good times and always made a beautiful home where you felt truly loved. Together they had four children. She was the “Best” Mom ever to Catherine, Steven (Kathy), Doug and Mel (Rhett) Romsa. She had five grandchildren, Michael, Ryan (Allie), James, Olivia and Hannah. Three great-granddaughters Addysen, Emersyn & Rowyn Lorraine. She adored them all. Loving Nieces and Nephews who came to see her this past year. Her special “Grand-dog” Boomer who always stayed by her side. Many, Many friends.

Special thanks for all your love and support goes to Devin & John, Maggie, Dody, Debbie, Marlene, Barb, Vickie and her entire “Willie” Team. Of course, Darlene and all her wonderful neighbors.

She was preceded in death by her siblings, Helen, Fae & Eldred. She cherished them. They were some of the most humorous fun-loving people you could ever meet. They shared many adventures.

She was one in a million. Always humble and kind. Family will welcome her friends March 9^th, 11a.m. to 2p.m. at Roeder Mortuary 108^th St. Memories and Prayers at 12:15p.m. with Marlene Swanson officiating. Please omit flowers. Direct memorials to the family. Wear your denim – Willie’s trademark.

Her final resting place will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery in her family plot with her husband James in June 2019.

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