10/21/1956 – 7/24/2016

“Her smile was the greatest gift of all.”

On the morning of July 24, 2016, Alberta Marie (Taylor) Wells, 59, transitioned from earth to her heavenly home. She was comforted by the presence of her immediate family members at the time of her passing. Alberta entered the world in Kansas City, Kansas on October 21, 1956. Alberta is preceded in death by her mother, Zera M. Taylor and brother, Eddie R. Taylor. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, John Wells. They were joined as one on April 6, 1981.

Alberta accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas and held fast to her belief that Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior.

Alberta proudly graduated from Sumner High School in the “Class of 1974.” After high school, she earned her Bachelor of Science, majoring in Psychology from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska in 1978. She was the bright spot as manager of payroll for Union Pacific. She was very proud of her employment with the railroad of which she unselfishly worked for over 10 years.

She was and enthusiastic Scrabble player, loved to travel and was the consummate wife, mother and homemaker. Family gatherings, planned and impromptu, brought the brightest smile to her face. Alberta was truly loved and respected by family and friends.

Alberta is also survived by her daughter, Amber (Jason) Lorthridge; son, McKay Wells; grandchildren, CamRon Wells, Jacori, Jamir Lorthridge, and Ayana Lorthridge all of Omaha, Nebraska. Alberta is survived by one brother, Michael Taylor of Kansas City, Kansas; and her family’s loyal pet, Bhair-Bhair. Alberta Marie was profoundly missed even before she crossed the threshold to Heaven. She will continue to be sorely missed by a host of devoted cousins, relatives, and friends.

Visitation Friday 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel 4932 Ames Avenue Omaha, NE; Service 11:00 AM Saturday (7/30/2016) at Eagles Nest Worship Center 5775 Sorensen Pkwy Omaha, NE; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Mary Elizabeth Brewer (O’Leary), 86, Omaha, NE. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at home among her family on July 28, 2016. She was born on Sept. 11, 1929 in Breckenridge, MN to Richard and Cecelia Friederichs O’Leary. Mary moved to Iowa after high school where she met her husband of 55 years, Kenneth J Brewer. Together they lovingly raised seven children, Terry Brewer, St. George Island, FL, Teresa (Glen) Perkins, Bettendorf, IA, David (Ginny) Brewer, Albia, IA, Jim (Madeline) Brewer, Iowa City, IA, Sheila (Kent) Sedore, Ottumwa, IA, Annie Brewer, Omaha, NE, Liz (Rob) Mucciaccio, Omaha, NE. She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth (2005), sisters Kathleen Feight and Patricia O’Leary and brothers Richard, Fred and Tom O’Leary. She is survived by her children, 19 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, her sister Sharon Bishop, Rogers, AR, her brother John O’Leary, Des Moines, IA, sister-in-law Irene (Doyle) Gripp, Chariton, IA, special friend Paul McDermott and countless other friends and relatives. Mary will always be fondly remembered for her pressed white blouses, her baking and sewing talents as well as her compassion for animals and people less fortunate. After owning and operating an auto parts store in Albia, Iowa for 30+ years, she and Kenny lived in several places including Centerville, IA, Pueblo West, CO, and Van Buren, AR. They also volunteered as missionaries on a Navajo Indian reservation in both Thoreau and San Fidel, NM. Mary resided at Maple Ridge Retirement Community in Omaha for the last 10 years. She was a devout Catholic attending St. Elizabeth Ann and St. Vincent DePaul parishes in Omaha. She was a member of PEO Chapter FK in Omaha. Mary was one-of-a-kind, never to be replaced and always to be missed. Memorial service 3pm Saturday, August 6, Maple Ridge Retirement Community, 3525 N. 167^th Circle, Omaha. Memorials to Heart Ministry Center, Omaha.

4/17/1929 – 7/18/2016

Papillion – Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, Sylvia moved to the United States as a young adult, where soon after, she married Bob Ellsworth, her husband of 60 plus years. Together they raised four children. Her working years were spent at Parker Pen, the USPS and OPS. In retirement, she spent countless hours as a volunteer. Directing ” The La Vista Old Timer’s Band” was her favorite activity. She enjoyed writing poetry, watching sports on TV, and politics. She also loved the 3 C’s :  Coffee, cribbage and cold weather.  Irja Sylvia Ellsworth was ever proud of her Finnish heritage, and though she has departed this life, her Finnish “sisu” lives on in all of her children.

Sylvia is survived by children Kelly (Linda) Ellsworth, Ross (Patty) Ellsworth and Kristen (Dave) Malmstrom, all of Omaha, and Joan (Steve) Walker of Tekamah, NE.  Grandchildren: Shelly, Wendy, Amy, Ben, and Sam and 5 great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Graveside Service Friday 11:00 AM at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Dear Mom, (Irja ‘Sylvia’ Ellsworth)

Your passing seems unreal. Your telephone rings and no answer. A better friend I cannot find. A loving caring mother. I’ll always remember the good times, the special moments and the mother and daughter memories that will never fade over time. Mom you will be missed but forever loved. Your daughter, Kristen.

Katherine Maria Green was born the 5^th of six girls (and an infant brother) to Elijah and Dora Johnson on December 16^th, 1928. Early on Katherine had a love for education and English. She did so well in school she skipped the third grade. She went on to graduate from Omaha Technical High School in 1945. She had aspirations of becoming a registered nurse; however, the initiative for the RN program ended due to the end of the war effort and she was unable to pursue that goal. Katherine then began her career working as a housekeeper. She went on to work for Douglas County Hospital and in 1960 began work at the U.S. Postal Service where she worked for 31 years. She retired from the post office in 1992 and discovered that work was her hobby. She returned to work for 13 more years at the Red Cross.

Katherine was an avid reader. If she wasn’t reading a book she could be found reading the newspaper or studying her Bible and Sunday School lessons. She was a Jeopardy enthusiast and a huge fan of Wheel of Fortune. She also enjoyed sports of every kind.

Katherine was a fan-tastic cook! People everywhere enjoyed her Thanksgiving dressing, one of her specialties. Others of her specialties include: macaroni and cheese, scalloped potatoes, sweet potatoes, greens, fried, baked, and barbeque chicken, pies, and cakes including pineapple upside down cake, German-chocolate cake, and 7-up cake and a myriad of other dishes.

Katherine was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church before they erected the facility on John Creighton Blvd. She was a faithful member and servant of the Mt. Nebo Sunday School, Missions Guild, and Usher Board and served in various capacities over the years. Katherine was involved in the Urban League Guild as well as other civic groups.

She was a lover of humanity. She went out of her way to help others and extend opportunities to them. She lived by The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.

She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters: Carrie, Helen, Emma, Mary, and Lillian; one infant brother; children: David Eugene Green and Sharon Lynne Green. She is survived by son, Michael Leroy Green, daughter-in-law, Sharon Patricia Green, and daughter, Lisa Joyce (Conway) Green; fourteen grandchildren; 28 great grand-children; and 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of other family, friends, and loved ones.

VISITATION Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 6-8pm at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.  FUNERAL SERVICE Friday, July 29, 2016 at 10am Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 5501 N. 50th Street.  Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.