Marjorie Phelan was born December 12, 1930 in Schuyler, Nebraska. She attended Howells High School (’48) and National Business Institute in Lincoln, Nebraska. She married William J. Phelan in 1949. The family moved to Gretna in 1964. Over the years Marjorie worked at Bethesda Nursing Home as a nursing aide, an activities director and social services assistant and later for Gretna Public Schools as a lunchroom server.

Marj was a faithful parishioner of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. She was also a member of Altar Society, choir and the 55+ Club. Marjorie served many wedding and funeral dinners and provided altar flowers for the church. She was also active in the American Legion Auxiliary holding several leadership roles and serving many events at the club. She also served the local bloodmobile as a volunteer coordinator.

If you knew Marjorie you probably heard more than one of her epic stories. People were the source of her happiness and energy. She loved her family and friends. She was blessed with good health and time to truly enjoy her children, grandchildren and grand-grandchildren. They were her pride and joy.

Marjorie had a great sense of humor and adventure. She never shied away from an opportunity to strike up a conversation, share a laugh, help someone out or try something new. She enjoyed history and travel and kept wonderful journals of her travels and family stories. She also loved to read, play the piano and garden. She had a particular knack for making quilts and throw pillows from t-shirts she collected during her travels.

Following a series of strokes, Marj passed away at SilverRidge Assisted Living Center on Saturday, June 2, 2018.

We will miss her stories, her smile, her laugh and her deep love for her family.

Celebration of Life Service Sunday 4 PM at Gretna Baptist Church 20725 Angus St., Memorial Service 10:00 AM Monday June 11 at St. Patrick Catholic 508 Angus St. Gretna, NE. Memorials to the family to be determined later.

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11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE –

9/18/1922 – 6/4/2018
Beloved Aunt, Sister, Daughter. Preceded in death by siblings Harvey, Dorothy & Phyllis. Survived by family Mark A. Peterson, Kristi Peterson, Chuck (Adena) Peterson, Joan (Bob) Reimold, Carolyn Peterson, Miranda Peterson,  Mary K Dean, Carol Dean, Jeff Schutt, Ronda Schutt, many family, friends and precious dog Zoe. After graduation from secretarial school in 1940 Shirley worked 47 years for farm management companies where she retired from LeDioyt Land Company in 1987. Shirley was a active & cherished member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Visitation Sunday 1-3 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Graveside Service Monday (6/11/18) 1:00 PM Forest Lawn Cemetery 7909 Mormon Bridge Rd. Omaha, NE. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church.
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2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE –

4/9/1936 – 5/29/2018

Omaha – Survived by wife Shirley, Brother Jim Rettig, Daughter Bambi Heckerman and husband Jim, Son Tom Rettig, and step children Lori Johnson, Brian Barmettler, Tim Barmettler and wife JoAnn, Lisa Holdorf and husband Kregg, Scott Barmettler. Nine Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren and many nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Emery L and Rose Romaine Rettig of Illinois City, Ill and Brother Wilford Rettig and wife Marna of Coal Valley, Illinois.

Memorial Service 1:00 PM Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Mark Lutheran Church 1821 N. 90th Street Omaha, Nebraska.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to St. Mark Lutheran Church Pre-School.

7/6/1947 – 5/30/2018
Omaha – Survived by husband Deacon James, children Ken (Kate), Desiree (Tobias) Nownes, grandchildren Zachary, Tyler, Isabelle, Aiden, Addison, Elyse, Olivia, 7 siblings, Jose R Gallegos, Mary Ann Juarez, Judy Dominquez, Gene Gallegos, Tommy Gallegos, Diana Gallegos, and Jeff Gallegos, an numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Preceded in death by Father Matias Gallegos, Mother Anne Gallegos, brothers Lucas, Simon, Patrick Gallegos.

Visitation Friday 5-7 PM with Rosary 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Saturday (6/9/18) 10:00 AM at St. Leo’s Catholic Church 1920 N. 102nd Street Omaha, NE. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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