6/15/1927 – 8/15/2018
Omaha – Preceded in death by wife Felipa. Survived by children Ben (Bertita), Blessie (Gerry), Conrado Jr. (Donna), 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, many family and friends.
Visitation Saturday 3:00 – 4:00 PM. Memorial Service Saturday (8/18/18) 4:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE.

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2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

8/12/1934 – 7/27/2018
Omaha –

Paul L. Whitfield, Jr. was born on August 12, 1934 in Augusta, Kansas. He was the first child of Paul L. Whitfield, Sr. and Dorothy Adkins Whitfield. Two years later his sister, Jo, was born, and 6 years after that his sister, Treva. When he was 12 the family moved to a farm outside of Holden, Missouri. He was 15 when he first felt the call from God. He graduated from Holden High School in 1952. He attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, MO for 2 years, studying agriculture. In 1954, unable to ignore the call, he transferred to Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma to prepare for ministry. While he was there, he met a young woman in some of his classes name Equella Peterson, from Harrisonville, Missouri, and they became friends. A couple of years later they started working in the seminary library together and eventually began dating. They became engaged in March of 1957, and were married at First Christian Church in Harrisonville, Missouri on June 13, 1957, just a couple of weeks after they both received their bachelor degrees from Phillips. He was ordained into ministry at First Christian Church in Holden, Missouri on August 19, 1956. He attended Phillips University Seminary and graduated in 1960. In August of 1958, while he was still in seminary, his daughter, Mary, was born. In November of 1960 his son, John David, was born. Sadly, he was premature and only survived for 2 days. In September of 1962 his daughter, Paula, was born. He served 12 churches during his ministry: Anthony, KS; Laverne, OK; Plattsmouth, NE; Hebron, NE; El Dorado Springs, MO; Pleasant Hill, MO; Richmond, MO; Hobart, OK; Marceline, MO; Monroe City, MO; Ozark, MO; Scottsbluff, NE. In October of 1997 he and Equella were in a car accident which eventually led to the need for him to retire due to injuries from the accident. They moved to the Omaha, NE area to be near their daughters and their families, which by then included 4 grandchildren: Elizabeth (Lizz), DeLacey (Lace), Dane and Johnathan. They joined First Christian Church in Omaha and became active members in the Victory Sunday School class there. In November of 2016 a great-grandson, Theodore (son of Lizz), was born.

Growing up, Paul had always planned to be a farmer, and he loved being outdoors, and was remained a country boy at heart. The family would spend summer vacations on his parents’ farm in Missouri, where he would help his dad with hay baling and take his daughters fishing in the pond behind the house with his mom. He started playing the violin at an early age, and would still pull it out occasionally many years later to play for his grandkids. While they lived in Plattsmouth, he became a member of the volunteer rescue squad. He was also a certified Red Cross first aid instructor, and taught classes for several years. He loved music, and in addition to playing the violin, he sang. In his younger years he and his sister, Jo, would sing duets. While they lived in Scottsbluff he started singing with a barbershop quartet, and did a little of that after coming to Omaha as well. He was also a member of the church choir at First Christian Church in Omaha for a while. He enjoyed working with his hands. He refinished several pieces of furniture that are still in the family. With the help of a church member in Plattsmouth, he built a trailer that the family used for many years of camping. He was very active in church camps for youth in Nebraska and Missouri. He and Equella would often work together as co-directors or counselors. Much of their time in Omaha was spent with family. They attended as many of their grandchildren’s activities as they possibly could—sporting events, Christmas programs, grandparent days at school, honors programs, band concerts, gymnastics meets, dance recitals, and whatever else they might have been involved in. And there was always something to celebrate—birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and “just because” lunches and dinners and visits. In 2007 he and Equella celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary with a vow renewal and reception at First Christian Church in Omaha.

In addition to his infant son, he was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters. In May of 2010 he lost the love of his life when Equella passed away. They had been married almost 53 years. He always told people that they were “one heart beating in two bodies.” He touched thousands of lives during his ministry, and he will be greatly missed, but he lives on in the hearts of those that knew and loved him.

Survived by daughters Mary (Larry) Moore, Paula (Bruce) Johnson, grandchildren Lizz (Adam), Lace, Dane, Johnathan,  great  grandson Theodore, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation Friday (8/17/18) 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108t Street Omaha, NE. Memorial Service Saturday (8/18/18) 11:00 AM at First Christian Church 6630 Dodge Street Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family to be determined later.

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7/14/1931 – 8/4/2018

Born July 14, 1931 in Henderson, Kentucky to William L. and Nellie Mae (Cushman) Cowan. Passed away August 4, 2018 in Blair, Nebraska.

Growing up, the family moved throughout the south as her father was employed with the MVA and later the TVA. The family returned to Blair in 1945 where she attended and graduated from Blair High School in 1949.

Bonnie met and married Marvin M. Johnson, who was working at the Blair Sale Barn, on April 26, 1950 in Blair. Bonnie and Marvin lived for a short time in West Point, Nebraska before moving to a farm just east of Hartington, Nebraska where they farmed for nearly 20 years and raised their family. In 1969, they moved back to Blair where Bonnie worked at the Court House and later for Artex. In her retirement, she enjoyed tole painting and was and avid reader. She was a member of TOPS for 37+ years and enjoyed many lifelong friendships and outings with the group.

Bonnie is survived by a daughter, Shelia K. Gale of Rapid City, South Dakota; and a son and daughter-in-law, M. Clark and Linda S. Johnson of Hartington, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Christel and Tony Colter of Labadie, Missouri and children, Erica Colter of Labadie, Missouri and Melissa and Michael DeWeaver of Fenton, Missouri; Tammy and Dwain Bunch of Box Elder, South Dakota and child, Raymond Bunch of Box Elder, South Dakota; Kayla and Scott Henderson of Spearfish, South Dakota; Cherri Deiluiis and children, Austin Husted and Kolby Husted of Valley Park, Missouri; Andrew and Daun of Norfolk, Nebraska and children, Breanna Johnson of Ashland, Nebraska and Cain Johnson of Coleridge, Nebraska; Mary Johnson and fiancé’ Dennis Stewart of Waterbury, Nebraska; Christopher H. and Angela Johnson and children Matthew, Sophia, and Tyler of Hartington, Nebraska. Also survived by a sister and brother-in-law, Alice and LeRoy Sheets of Central City, Nebraska; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Leota Cowan of Blair, Nebraska; ex-spouse, Marilyn Buhr of Guernsey, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Marvin M. Johnson, sister and brother-in-law Peggy and Neil Reid, infant grandson Jeremy Johnson, and son-in-law Gouglas K. Gale.

Memorial Service 11:00 AM Saturday, August, 18, so18 at First Lutheran Church 2146 Wright Street in Blair, Nebraska

Memorials to D.A.V or Blair Rescue

1/13/1956 – 8/13/2018

David (Dave) Wesley Galley, Sr. of Omaha, NE passed away Monday August 13, 2018. He was born January 13, 1956 at Bellevue, NE Offutt Air Force Base to Dorothy (Wheatley) Walter and Jack Galley, Sr. Dave served the Army from 1974 to 1979. He also worked for Hunt Transportation as a driver, mechanic and a Fleet Manager in their Valley and Omaha locations since July of 1980.

Survivors include: his wife, Laurie (Neely) Galley; his mother, Dorothy (Wheatley) Walter of Omaha; two sisters, Barbara (Galley) Waninger of Fremont and Jeri Walter of Omaha; 6 children and one step child, Jennifer Welty Szatko of Columbus NE , David (and his wife Tracy) Galley of Emerson Iowa, Ailisha (and her husband Mathew) of Dallas TX, Joshua (and his wife Nicole) of Omaha NE, Tara (and her husband Tyler) Maggart of Hastings NE, Trisha Galley of Omaha and Jesse Cardenas of Omaha; and 11 grandchildren.

Dave was preceded in death by his father Jack Galley Sr., his sister Elizabeth (Galley) Chapin, and two brothers Jack Galley, Jr. and Charles Galley.

Dave and Laurie we’re married 19 years. They enjoyed many things together including riding their motorcycles, spending time with their family and grandchildren. Dave was very proud of his family and the life he built. He was a man that was always seen laughing and having a good time. He took a genuine interest in the people he met and the friends he kept along the way.

Dave will have a Military Service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

https://donate.vvmf.org/page/contribute/donate-to-the-vvmf-9