5/2/1948 – 8/17/2018

Omaha-Born May 2, 1948 to Donald S. and Marcella M. (Shueneman) Glasgow, Myra “Jo” Bates passed away peacefully August 17, 2018 surrounded by her children. Her battle with cancer is over.

Jo enjoyed traveling, learning, reading, volunteering, and playing the clarinet, and, most importantly her family and friends.

Throughout her life she traveled extensively across the United States, every time taking the roads less traveled the scenic routes, and soaking up the local cultures and traditions. Jo made her way to Europe several times visiting Spain, Norway, Italy, France, Greece, Scotland, and England. Through her work, she got to visit China four times. With each trip she made a point to learn and experience something new.

Jo devoted her working life to education. After earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from the University of New Mexico she taught business courses at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas and at Bellevue University in Bellevue, Nebraska. By holding positions at these universities, she had and took the opportunity to continue educating herself. From her colleagues she learned all aspects of the business world, and from her students she learned of foreign cultures and practices.

For the past several years, Jo has volunteered her time and skills with AARP tax preparation and at her local polling stations during elections. Serving her community with these organizations brought her much joy.

At an early age, Jo learned to play the clarinet. She played in the marching bands of Benson High School and Hastings College. Recently she discovered and immediately joined the Prairie Rose Ensemble which allowed her to again play clarinet. With Prairie Rose she was able to perform concerts all around the Omaha area while building friendships that meant the world to her.

The most important part of Jo’s life was her family and friends. Never meeting a stranger, she is survived by children Melissa (Jimmy) DeHollander, R. Alexander (Tina) Bates, and Edward L. (Genie) Bates; mother Marcella M. Glasgow; brothers Gordon Glasgow and David (Roberta) Glasgow; grandchildren A. Scott Biegler, Alexandria C. Bates, Nathaniel R. Bates, and Hailey C. Bates; nieces Kellye Glasgow, Traci Baker, and Jessica Glasgow; nephew Daniel Glasgow; Moonlight her cat; and a host of friends.

A celebration of life, or, in her words, a going away party, will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68164, 402-496-9000.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Prairie Rose Ensemble care of Roeder Mortuary.

9/5/1920 – 8/8/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, James, and her four sisters, Connie, Gertrude, Esther, and Dorothy. Survived by sons Jim Clanton (Mary), Tom Clanton(Pamela). Grandchildren Karna Kudirka (Mike), Christopher Clanton (Ester), Samuel Clanton (Kunlathida ) and great grandchildren Brooke, Marta, Peter and John, and her long time friend and companion, Bill Jones.

Erna was well known in the Omaha area as a soloist, music instructor, and choir director. She had a solo singing career in many venues, including the Omaha. Symphony, Trinity Lutheran Church and First Congregational church. She directed numerous singing choirs, bell choirs, and chime choirs for children and adults, most recently at the Immanuel Village Retirement Community. Family and friends can always visit the statue of her at the Pacific Springs Immanuel Facility. The statue is called “One song two generations” and is a tribute to her life-long dedication to encourage people of all ages to participate in music.

A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday (8/25/2018), with a visitation 1 hour prior, at Trinity Lutheran Church 6340 N 30th Street Omaha, Nebraska where she was a life-long member and a member of the staff.

If you are interested in joining the Immanuel Village Choir in singing at the service, there will be a rehearsal at the front of the church at 12:45 PM. Many of her former students and choir members have shown interest in participating.

Memorials may be sent to Trinity Lutheran Church.

Timothy A. Peskey, 56, of Omaha, passed away at his home on August 21, 2018 with his wife, Mary, at his side after a long battle with cancer. 

Tim was born to Don and Jacqueline Peskey on July 10, 1962, in Yankton, South Dakota. Tim graduated from Elk Point High School in 1980 and moved to Dallas where he began his career as a carpenter. In Dallas, Tim fell in love with Mary Hirschman and they were married on February 25, 1989. They lived in Dallas for several years.  In the winter of 1997 they moved to Omaha, NE. Tim was a wonderful husband, son, brother, uncle and dear friend to many people and he will be missed by everyone. He was always generous with his time, talents, and treasures to anyone in need.

Survived by his wife, Mary Peskey; mother, Jacqueline Peskey, Scurry, TX; siblings: Tammy Moore, Marshalltown, IA; Steve (Paula) Peskey, Carrollton, TX; Bruce Peskey, Scurry, TX; Peggy Peskey of Stanford, VA; parents-in-law, Gene and JoAnn Hirschman, Dakota City, NE; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa (Paul) Tighe, Homer, NE; Gary (Cathy) Hirschman, Peidmont, OK, Matt Hirschman, Lincoln, NE, Mark Hirschman, Dakota City, NE, (Scott) Beier, Dakota City, NE, Tami (Brandon) Eaves, Omaha, NE; and many nieces, nephews aunts, uncles, cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Peskey, and his sister-in-law Jodi Beier.  

VISITATION: Thursday, 4:30-5:45pm, with Rosary at 5:45pm, at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street, Omaha, NE. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 10:30am Friday at St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Ave. Omaha, NE  with Father Marcus Knecht officiating.

7/24/1978 – 8/18/2018

Joseph Eugene Phelps III also known as Joey or J-Low was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 24, 1978, to Joseph J. Phelps and Brenda Jan Phelps, He departed the life on August 18, 2018.

Joseph Eugene Phelps III attended Benson West Elementary, Central Park Elementary, Nathan Hale Jr. High and Northwest High School.

Joseph (Joey) loved working with his hands. He has worked in industrial plants, roofing and in food service. H e never settled and always wanted more.

Joseph (Joey) loved his family, freedom and food. He also was a big time prankster, full of jokes and laughter. His favorite saying was “Keep It Moving” and he did just that.

Joseph (Joey) is proceeded in death by his fiancé Savannah Stubblefield.

Joseph (Joey) leaves to cherish his memory of parents Joseph J. Phelps and Brenda Jane Phelps; two sons Isaiah Phelps and Joseph E. Phelps IV a brother Shane (Bango) (Annie)Holbert; two sisters Nikita (Kita) Phelps, Seanna Clemmons; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation Thursday, August 23, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 50^th Ames Chapel. Funeral Services Friday, August 24, 2018, 11:00 AM at Bethesda 7^th Day Adventist Church, 3725 Ames Ave.   Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery