Stewart Robert Gorney

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Born December 23, 1946 in Rochester NY to Edward and Edna (LeCompte) Gorney, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2016 in Helena MT.

He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jayne Michelle Riesselman; daughter, Sabrina Rochelle; brother, Kenneth (Janifer) Gorney; sister, Carole Gorney (Michael); mother-in-law, Linda Riesselman; sisters-in-law, Susan Skow, Karin (John) Beck and brother-in-law, Robert (Jennifer) Riesselman. He is also survived by 10 nieces and nephews.

Stewart graduated from Mayer High School in Mayer AZ , May, 1965. He served in First Special Forces Group Airborne, was number one in his graduating class and received an honorable discharge in November, 1966.  He graduated from the computer Training Institute in Phoenix AZ in 1967 as a Systems and Procedure Analyst Computer Programmer.  He graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree, 1970.  He graduated from the University of Arizona, College of Medicine, June 1974.  He completed an Internal Medicine Internship at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester Minnesota.  He completed an Anesthesiology Fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York and became Board Certified in both Anesthesiology and Emergency Medicine.

Stewart was a hard worker, dedicated to his family and his friends, generous to a fault, and will be remembered for his compassion, sense of humor and intellect.

In addition to being an excellent practicing physician, Stewart dedicated most of his life to cancer research, always hoping to find a cure for this insidious disease.  The family suggests donations to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle WA  98109-1023.  Checks may be made payable to SCCA with indication that they are in memory of Stewart R. Gorney or donate online at: www.seattlecca.org/donate.

Memorial services will occur Saturday, March 19, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 5419 N. 114th St, Omaha, NE 68164. Mass at 12:00pm with luncheon to follow.

Maryann Newman

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10/28/1941 – 3/13/2016

Maryann was born in 1941 in the small town of Emmetsburg, Iowa.  She grew up in a farming community with her parents and two brothers. After high school, she found her way to Omaha. Years later, she met a young man, Harley, fell in love and began a family of here own.  Her purpose, she soon found, was to care for not only her own, but other children as well. She then took on the role as a loving wife, mother, and  second mom to many.  Her nurturing ways have built the foundation for many who have grown to become the wonderful people they are today.

She has been described as having one of the most beautiful souls. She never complained nor had a negative word about anyone. She was the comfort in struggling situations and an ear to many.  She remembered everyone’s birthday, and started many traditions that are still present in households today, such as the lunch prayer of “Come Lord Jesus”.

Her gift as a nurturer expanded into additional friends who soon were just part of our family. No matter where she meet you or who you were, she always made you feel important.

Her journey to Heaven began with her choice due to the quality of her life. She wanted to be at peace and wanted to reunite with her true love. As we heard from so many ” there is no Maryann without Harley and no Harley without Maryann ” We feel honored and at peace that they are once again together, a true love story until the end.

Maryann will be dearly missed and although she may be gone from our eyes she will live in eternity in our hearts.

Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM at 108th Chapel; Service 11 AM Friday (3/18/16) at St. Paul United Methodist Church 5410 Corby St. Omaha, NE, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE

Eleanor D. Damgaard

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5/13/1930 – 3/11/2016

Of Omaha, survived by children Jeff, Julie Buda (Joe), Rhonda Obradovich  (George), 7 grandchildren, 2 Great granddaughters,  nieces, nephews & host of friends. Preceded in death by husband Earl.
Visitation Monday 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Tuesday (3/15/2016) 10:00 AM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery at Omaha, Nebraska. Memorials to the the family to be determined later.

Brenda L. Douglas

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8/10/1956 – 3/7/2016

Survived by daughter, Bre’Ana G. Farquharson; mother, Faye D. Douglas; brothers, Willie B. Jr, (Joyce), Zackery K., Larry L., Roderick R.; sisters, Janet L., Joanne M., Lisa S. Douglas all of Omaha; aunt, Versie Johnson and a host of other family members and close dear friends.

Funeral Service Monday, March 14, 2016 at 11:30am with Visitation one hour prior at Freedom Christian Fellowship Church 4606 North 56th St.   Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.