2/16/2016 – 2/16/2016

Omaha – Survived by Parents; Zack Vanselow & Janelle Bowen; Brother: Anthony Bowen; Sister Laney Vanselow; Grandmother: Mary Sanford; Grandfather: Mike Bowen; Grandmother: Kendallyn Hughes; And many loving Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Memorial Service 1 PM Saturday (2/27/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St Omaha, NE

Ivory was born July 30, 1947 in Toledo, Ohio to Ethel and LD Willis. Ivory is the oldest of 5 siblings. Ivory departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2016.

Ivory grew up in Dumas, Arkansas and attended Wolf High School. This is where he met the love of his life for 49 years, Eurshylene Willis. They married on June 18, 1966 and together they had two beautiful daughters Donna G Wagner and Yolanda Renee Willis. They moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 1973 and began their life together. Ivory worked until his health caused him to go into disability. But, he continued with his second love, having the best lawn in the neighborhood and the love for cars/trucks. His vehicles were always clean even on snow days. Ivory joined the Second Baptist Church in 1973. He held several offices: Usher Board, Chairman of the Deacon Board, Sunday School Teacher and Assistant Church Treasurer. The Church knew if anything needed to be fixed or done to call Ivory.

Ivory is gone from this side, by the will forever be with us. Just remember his spirit and him cracking a joke and saying “Jimmy Crickets.”

Ivory was preceded in death by his father LD Willis. He leaves to cherish his memory: loving wife Eurshylene Willis; daughters Donna G (Timothy) Wagner of Arlington, TX, Yolanda Renee Willis of Omaha, NE; mother Ether Willis of Omaha, NE; grandchildren: Andre D Wagner of Brooklyn, NY, Ashlynn L Wagner of Arlington, TX and Antoin D Brye Jr of Omaha, NE; sisters Delois Willis and Darlene Willis, both of Omaha, NE; brothers Levell Willis and Norvell Willis, both of Dumas, AR; uncle Levell Willis of Milwaukee, MN; a host of relatives and friends.

Service will be 9:00AM Saturday February 27, 2016 at Second Baptist Church – 1802 Emmet St. with interment at Mt Hope Cemetery to follow.

10/13/1939 – 2/21/2016

Of Omaha, survived by daughters Lorie Harms, Brenda Ostransky (Richard),  grandchildren Nicholas Harms, Melissa Harms, Danny  Ostransky (Becky), Sunny Marple (Josh), Ginny Ostransky,  great grandchildren Nikoal, Gianna, Sienna, Beau,  stepchildren Dawn Peralez, Doug Hyslop, Doreen Carper,  Dennis Hyslop, brother Ernie DeMarco (Dianne), sister in law  Sue DeMarco, family & friends. Preceded in death by husband Danny, great grandson Tylin.

Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM with Rosary 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE. Funeral Mass Friday (2/26/2016) St. Stephen The Martyr Catholic Church 16710 S Street Omaha, NE. Interment Calvary Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska.

5/17/1938 – 2/22/2016

His life began as most Midwestern life does, in a small town. Wausa, Nebraska was his home for 18 years where he grew up as most people do in a large family…learning how to survive. He lost his mother at 4 years old and was raised by his father and siblings who molded him into the man he became… a strong, determined man, who one day would become the loving father and patriarch we all know. As he matured he ran the typical course of young adulthood and joined the service. After his service, he traveled west in search of adventure but his heart belonged to Nebraska. Upon returning, he met and fell in love with his beloved wife of 48 years, Maryann Dammann, they raised three children, and in turn influenced the lives of eleven grandchildren.

There are many words to describe Harley – ornery, mischievous, generous, and talented are only a few but the most obvious, was joyous. The happiness he received from helping and teaching his children is what gave him life. The joy it gave him to help and teach others strengthened the foundation of his faith.

The world was a much better place when Harley was a part of it…now Heaven just got that much better. Since 1938, Harley Newman shined his passion for life on everyone he met and his was the impression that was everlasting. His ability to either converse with scholars or labor in creativity was unmatched and will serve as a lesson for all that knew him and those who were influenced by him. His uncanny wit and happy go lucky nature, however simple in its effort, inspired, bewildered, and amazed. Harley will be dearly missed and although he may be gone from our eyes he will live in eternity in our hearts.

Harley is survived by loving Wife of 48 years: Maryann; Children: Linda (Ray) Martens, Stewart Newman, Jane (Kevin) Westring; Grandchildren: Ashley, Sean, Kelsey, Mitchell, Elijah, Emma, Ethan, Allison, Jacob, Evan, Zachary, Lucas, Amelia; Great- Grandchild: Liam; 1 Brother; 5 Sisters; Nieces, Nephews and other loving family and friends; Preceded in death by 1 Sister.

Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM at 108th Chapel; Service 11:00 AM Friday (2/26/2016) at St. Paul United Methodist Church 5410 Corby St Omaha, NE; Interment Mount Hope Cemetery at Omaha, NE