7/31/1947 – 4/18/2018

Omaha – Survived by Husband, Robert “Bob” Sargent Children, Melissa (Brian) Sattem, Jeremy (Angela) Richmond, Step children, Jacob (Jennifer) Sargent, Elizabeth (Alex) Rossie, Grandchildren, Raya and Jetta Sattem, Jade and Joslyn Sargent Richard Sargent, Heather Griffith, Ryleigh Rossie, Brother, Jim (Colleen) Luedeke, Sisters, Nancy (John) Symonsbergen, Suzanne (Robert) Graeve.

Visitation Thursday (4/26/2018) 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Funeral Service Friday (4/27/2018) 10:00 AM all at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, Nebraska 68028.  Interment Elkhorn Cemetery.

Margaret Ann was born December 4, 1922 to Harry & Hannah Vantine. She was the fifth of eight children and grew up on a farm near the town of Nehawka, Nebraska. After graduating from Sterling High School in 1941, she worked as a teacher in a one room country school house near Smartville, Nebraska.

After moving to Omaha in 1943, she worked for Eastman Kodak Company. While there, her co-worker Hugh McIvor introduced Margaret to his brother, Jim. Margaret and Jim were married on May 23, 1947. In 1949 Margaret gave birth to Timothy, just one week after she and Jim had moved into their first house. Three and a half years later, Ronald was born.

Margaret was able to stay home with her two sons by doing laundry and ironing for others. When the boys were in junior high, she returned to work as a secretary, first, at Omaha South High, and later, at the Visiting Nurses Association.

She enjoyed baking for her family, and in addition to cakes and cookies, made a homemade pie nearly every Saturday. Cherry was a favorite of her boys and raisin pie was made especially for her husband.

She was a woman of dedication and service to the Lord. In her retirement, Margaret’s love for the Lord Jesus Christ was demonstrated through her faithful service to the Super Adults and Stamp Ministries at Christ Community Church.

After living 63 years in the same home, Margaret moved to Skyline Retirement Community where the residents and staff brought her joy and comfort in the last six years of her life. Margaret went to be with the Lord on April 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband Jim and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by Timothy and his wife Christine, and Ronald and his wife Dianne, 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Margaret has left a legacy of love, life, and faith in Jesus Christ and will forever live on in the memories of her loved ones.

Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service Thursday (4/26/18) 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials to Great Commission Fund Christ Community Church.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

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

Leann was born on March 11, 1930 to Hyacinth and Wilford VanKirk in Brunswick, NE. She had two sisters Jean VanKirk Anderson and Elaine VanKirk Hammond.
Leann attended grade school in Neligh, NE and Florence school in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Omaha North High School in 1948 and went on to obtain a license in Cosmetology. She worked for many year as a beautician in shops and in her home. Leann met her husband Clyde Karschner while they were both attending Florence grade School in Omaha. Their marriage would last for sixty seven years. They had two daughters. Linda Jean Karschner and Elaine Karschner Robinson.
Leann was very passionate about dancing. She enjoyed going out dancing with her husband and being out with friends and family.
Leann was a loving mother and devoted grandmother. She loved spending time with her five granddaughters and was a loving influence in all of their lives as they grew. She could always be counted on in a crisis and had a heart for those in need. This was perhaps where she shined the brightest. She leaves behind a great legacy of love.
This love was also evident in her genuine affection for animals. She truly loved all of God’s creatures both great and small. Leann possessed a strong faith in Jesus Christ and she served many years at St. Phillip Neri Church in Omaha, NE. She shared her faith with her children and grand children alike. Leann will perhaps be best remembered for her lively sense of humor. She was truly young at heart which was evident in her stylish dress and mannerisms. Leann passed away in her home surrounded by her family and into God’s eternal Kingdom on April 8, 2018.

Visitation Tuesday, April 24th at 9:30 a.m. and Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 14330 Eagle Run Drive, Omaha, NE.

Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society or shelter of your choice.

4/27/1976 – 4/10/2018

Memorial Service: Wednesday (4/18/18) 2:00 PM at Presbyterian Church 702 W Prairie St Creston, Iowa, with a visitation an hour before the service.

A second Memorial Service will be Saturday (4/21/18) 1:00 PM at Faith-Westwood United Methodist 4814 Oaks Lane Millard, Nebraska.