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FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2018 • 3B OMAHA WORLD-HERALD MIDLANDS ABELS, Jacob J. ANDERSON, Gracia M. BARE, Genevieve K. BOHAC, Leonard CASHATT, Katherine A. CONKLIN, Jack H. CONWAY, Johnnie CRAWFORD, Etha CRAWFORD-GREEN, Emma L. FALKNER, Jasper L. FARNSWORTH, Phillip C. GZEHOVIAK, Louise A. HAZEN, Vaughn E. JANKINS, Olga B. JOHNSON, Denise E. (Duffy) KENNEDY, Kenneth J. KISTATITIS, Jeannie M. McINTOSH, Noland Jr. MENOUSEK, Martin D. MULLER, Marilyn OTTS, Hadley G. PATTERSON, Cheryl L. "Cheri" PATTERSON, Helen M. (Davis) PHILLIPS, Susan M. PIERCE, Mary A. (Swoboda) POLITO, Gerald D. Sr. SINCLAIR, Mary E. SORTINO, Mary G. SOSSO, Martin J. SPEER, Brian K. STEVENS, Eddie III TRITCH, Eula D. VAN BECK, Norma J. (Feekin) WAHL, Paul F. (Fritz) WALSH, Peggy J. Polito, Gerald D. Sr. MEMORIAL SERVICE Saturday March 24th, 10am, at Calvary, 7710 West Center Road. Keith Ogden 1957 - 2011 True friends, soul mates, forevermore; first and only true love of one another’s life, for eternity. ’Til we meet again, my "BRR." Your "LR," always. Leslie What we have once enjoyed We can never lose... MEMORIES (Willie B. Morrow) "All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Your loving family In Memoriam Obituaries and Funeral Arrangements Visit Omaha.com/obits to view current services or to submit an obituary or call (402) 444-1286 for assistance. TH29148 You may reach the obituary desk by calling (402) 444-1286 The obituary hours are: Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm Sunday 9:00am - 3:00pm Holidays 9:00am - 11:00am Life styles and customs constantly change. So do funeral trends. Talk to a funeral director. Jacob Jordan Abels gained his angel wings peacefully at home on Wednesday March 21, 2018. He is survived by parents, Scot and Jennifer Abels; brothers, Joshua, CJ, and Alek; grandparents, Dean and Judy Abels, Dan and Cathy Denman; aunts, uncles, and cous- ins, and all of Jake’s loving nurses, whom we consider family. VISITATION: Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 2-4pm at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memo- rials to Freedom Home Health or Children’s Home Healthcare. KAHLER-DOLCE MORTUARY 441 No Washington St. Papillion NE 402-339-3232 www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com Abels, Jacob J. May 2, 1996 - Mar 21, 2018 Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Anderson; son-in-law, Den- nis Doud; granddaughter, Bar- bara Doud. Survived by daughter, Ronelle Doud; son, Richard An- derson (Patricia); grandchildren, Michael Doud (Cheryl), Kathleen Doud Zadina, Blair Anderson (Jodie); great-grandchildren, Mat- thew and Alex Doud, Amanda Nel- son (Andy), Allison Zadina, Lucy Zadina (Drew), Matthew Zadina, Mark Zadina, Emma Anderson. Memorial Service at a later date at Bergen Lutheran Church in Lidgerwood, North Dakota. HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Anderson, Gracia M. Aug 27, 1920 - Mar 21, 2018 Survived by husband, Dr. James Sr.; sons, James Jr., Thomas, Dan- iel; daughters, Elizabeth (Rick) Blackwelder, Lynn Blackburn; six grandchildren, three great-grand- children, and many friends. VISITATION: Friday, 6-8pm, at Kahler Dolce Mortuary. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, 11:30am, at St. Columbkille Cath- olic Church, 200 E. 6th St., Papil- lion. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Memorials to CHI Mid- lands or St Columbkille. KAHLER DOLCE MORTUARY 441 N Washington St Papillion 402-339-3232 www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com Bare, Genevieve K. Of Verdigre, NE. Leonard died Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at his residence. Funeral services at a later date. BROCKHAUS FUNERAL HOME 301 North Main Verdigre, NE 402-668-2281 brockhausfuneralhome.com Bohac, Leonard Age 76 Survived by husband, Dan; one sister; three brothers; two sisters- in-law; three brothers-in-law; four nieces; three nephews; 12 great- nieces and great-nephews; and a special adopted family; as well as the family dog, Bubba. CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY: Saturday March 24, 2018 at 10am. Memorials to Open Door Mission. CROSBY BURKET SWANSON GOLDEN FUNERAL HOME 11902 W Center Rd. 402-333-7200 www.crosby-burkett.com Cashatt, Katherine A. May 15, 1961 - Mar 16, 2018 Preceded in death by his wife, Lavina; sons, Gary and Jeff Conk- lin; and son-in-law, Miles Boyer. He is survived by his sons, Jack M. (Patty) Conklin, Robert (Toni) Conklin, Joseph (Dorrie) Conklin; daughters, Evelyn Boyer and Di- ana (Mark) Pogreba; daughter-in- law, Kelly Conklin; 20 grandchil- dren, 20 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Jack was a member of the Ma- sonic Order. SERVICE: Saturday, March 24, 1pm at Westlawn - Hillcrest Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memori- als to the American Heart Asso- ciation. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 5701 Center St. 402-556-2500 www.westlawnhillcrest.com Conklin, Jack H. May 12, 1930 - Mar 16, 2018 Age 96. Preceded by her husband, Andrew Conway; son, Berkley Hill Conway; daughter-in-law, Marilyn Marie Conway. Survived by her son, Carr Conway (Carla); four grandchildren; brother, Wil- liam Brown; and numerous loving church friends. She was engaged in a multitude of giving activities throughout her life. VISITATION: Friday, March 23, 2018, from 5-7pm at the Bellevue Memorial Chapel, 2202 Hancock Street, Bellevue, NE 68005. FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, March 24, 2018, at 10am at Bel- levue Church of Christ, 2311 Madi- son Street, Bellevue, NE 68005. Interment: Bellevue Cemetery. Memorials to: York College, York, Nebraska, Advancement Office, 1125 E 8th Street, York, NE 68467. BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler 2202 Hancock St., Bellevue 402-291-5000 www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com Conway, Johnnie Oct 25, 1921 - Mar 21, 2018 Of Hastings, IA. Etha Crawford, age 93, passed away at Esprit Whispering Ridge in Omaha. Survived by children: Judy (Jim) Petersen of West Branch, IA; Rod- ney Crawford of Omaha; Mike Crawford of Council Bluffs, IA; and Randy (Sherry) Crawford of Silver City, IA. VISITATION: 5-7pm Thursday, March 22, 2018, at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Malvern. FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30am Fri- day, March 23, 2018, at the funeral home with burial in the Hastings Cemetery. Memorials to Alzheim- er’s Association. LOESS HILLS FUNERAL AND CREMATION CENTER Malvern, Iowa (712) 624-8444 www.loesshillsfuneralhome.com Crawford, Etha Sep 17, 1924 - Mar 19, 2018 Age 64, of Omaha. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Crawford; and brothers, Willie, Michael, and Andrew. She leaves behind her mother, Ella Mae Rob- inson; brother, Larry Green (Bar- bara); children, Terrence Green (Eboni), Nicole Hardeman (David), Matthew Green; and a host of special nieces, a nephew, cousins and other family. The family will Celebrate her Life at a Private Memorial. Crawford-Green, Emma Lee May 28, 1953 - Mar 12, 2018 VISITATION: Saturday, March 24, at 10am; SERVICE, 11am, all at Kremer Funeral Home. KREMER FUNERAL HOME 6302 Maple St. 402-553-3155 www.kremerfuneralhome.com Falkner, Jasper Lloyd Sep 18, 1950 - Mar 18, 2018 FUNERAL: Friday, March 23rd, 11am, West Center Chapel with Visitation from 10-11am. Interment: Evergreen. Memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association. HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Farnsworth, Phillip C. Age 82 - March 20, 2018 Preceded in death by husband, Hank; her parents; brother, Mel- vin. Survived by children: Dianne Fulton (Bob), Mike Gzehoviak (Linda), Tim Gzehoviak (Denise), Paula Strickler (Andy), Steve Gzehoviak (Pam), Margo Gze- hoviak, Joe Gzehoviak (Robin), Laurie Gassert (Chuck), Lisa Phil- lips (Bill); 21 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. She will be remembered as a loving, self- sacrificing wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. The family is grateful for the loving care given by the staff of Endless Journey Hospice and her special caregiv- ers at Waterford Assisted Living. WAKE SERVICE: Sunday, March 25th, 7pm, West Center Chapel with Visitation from 5-7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday, March 26th, 10am, St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. Interment: Cal- vary. Memorials are suggested to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Gzehoviak, Louise A. May 29, 1926 - Mar 21, 2018 Vaughn E. Hazen, of Fremont, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018, at Fremont Health sur- rounded by his family. Vaughn was a loving dad, grand- father and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by parents, Bessie and John; brothers, Jack and Robert; loving wife, Dorothy (57 years); and great-grandchil- dren, Iva and Mark Thompson. Survived by sons, Gage (Andrea) and Cody of Arizona; grand- children: Matt (Paula) Hazen, Jeff (Angie) Hazen, Sara (Josh) Thompson, Tifin (John) Keenan of Arizona, Tatum (Art) Miller of Ari- zona; great-grandchildren: Nate Janicek, Jackson, Ella, Reid Ha- zen, Cole and Luke Hazen, Hank and Wyatt Thompson, and Emma Miller; many nieces, nephews and good friends. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE to honor Vaughn will be held March 24, 2018, from 4-7pm, at the Chris- tensen Family YMCA Lodge, 3402 W Military Ave, Fremont, NE. Me- morials to the Nebraska Baseball Hall of Fame, 1319 W Cademon Circle, Lincoln, NE 68523; Fremont Art Association; or charity of choice. Condolences may be left at www.duganchapel.com. DUGAN FUNERAL CHAPEL 751 N. Lincoln Ave. Fremont NE 68025 402-721-2880 Hazen, Vaughn E. Age 93 JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES & CREMATORY Bellevue/Sarpy County Chapel 3402 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 402-391-1664 www.johnagentleman.com Jankins, Olga B. Nov 4, 1942 - Mar 20, 2018 COMPLETE NOTICE LATER Denise E. (Duffy) Johnson of Long Beach, CA, died March 14, 2018. She was born May 5, 1958 in Sioux Falls, SD, and grew up in Omaha, graduating from Burke High School in 1976. She was preceded by parents, Dwane and Delores Zenner. Survived by husband, Richard Johnson; and siblings, Marilyn (David) Bucknell, Kenneth (Janet) Zenner and Kathleen (Ar- thur) Cramer. A private family service will be held at a later date. Johnson, Denise E. (Duffy) May 5, 1958 - Mar 14, 2018 MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Friday, March 23rd, 10am, St. Ger- ald Catholic Church (96th and Q). Interment: Calvary with military honors by American Legion Post #1. Memorials may be directed to the family. HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Kennedy, Kenneth J. Jan 24, 1947 - Mar 19, 2018 BETHANY FUNERAL HOME 82nd & Harrison 402-593-6100 Kistatitis, Jeannie M. Jul 8, 1945 - Mar 21, 2018 ARRANGEMENTS PENDING FUNERAL: Monday, 11am, at the funeral home. COMPLETE NOTICE LATER KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME 5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234 www.klsfuneralhome.com McIntosh, Noland Jr. Aug 23, 1933 - Mar 19, 2018 Preceded in death by his parents, Francis J. and Rose M. (Pavlik) Menousek. Survived by wife, Di- ane (Strong) Menousek; children, Christine (Geoffrey) Drummond, Jonathan (Kelli) Menousek, Sa- mantha (Michael) Porenta, Da- vid (Laura) Menousek; and five grandchildren, with one on the way; brothers, John (Mimi), Paul, Bill (Sue) Menousek; sister, Jo Anne (late Mick) Marsicek. Marty was born in Omaha, and attended Gross High School and Wayne State University. He lost his two-year battle with ALS in his home in South Jordan, Utah. FUNERAL SERVICES: Saturday, March 24th, 11am, LDS Stake Cen- ter, South Jordan, Utah. Memori- als to the America First Credit Union, South Jordan, Utah, under the Aslan Foundation.For more details and condolences, visit: www.jenkins-soffe.com Menousek, Martin D. Aug 18, 1958 - Mar 20, 2018 Marilyn is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Dick Muller; two sons, Dan and Dave Muller; mother, Betty Grieve; brothers: Gary Grieve, John Grieve, and Mark Grieve (Tami); sisters, Sue Ward (Dave); and Louise Gross- man (Tom); many sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; cherished nieces and nephews. Marilyn was preceded in death by her fa- ther, Charles R. Grieve; brother, Charles P. Grieve; and sisters-in- law, Barb and Ardell Grieve. She was born and raised in Sioux City, Iowa; graduated from East High School in 1964, and received her BS in Elementary Education from Wayne State College in Wayne, Neb. Marilyn taught for two years in Des Moines, Iowa, one year in Colo, Iowa, and ten years in Omaha, Nebraska at Pad- dock Road School in District 66. Marilyn fully loved and valued each of her students. Marilyn married the love of her life, Dick Muller, in 1970 and they raised two wonderful sons together. As an Aunt, Marilyn made every ef- fort to spend time and have fun with her nieces and nephews. She was a devoted Christian, never ashamed to share her faith with family and friends. She showed the love of Christ by en- couraging us and challenging us to be all that we could be in Him. She led numerous Bible Studies to draw others into a relationship with Christ. Marilyn loved to orga- nize and initiate many church and civic programs. The Lord filled her with a heart of love and compas- sion for others. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who will be missed by all. VISITATION: Friday, March 23rd at the West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Rd., Omaha, NE. Family visitation is 4pm to 5pm, and the family will be receiving friends from 5pm to 7pm. The WAKE SERVICE begins at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Sat- urday, March 24th at 10am at St. Peter Catholic Church, 2706 Leav- enworth, Omaha, NE. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Final fam- ily viewing at 9:30am at the West Center Chapel and procession to the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Peter St. Vincent de Paul Confer- ence, 2706 Leavenworth, Omaha, NE 68105. HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Muller, Marilyn Oct 24, 1946 - Mar 18, 2018 Hadley Grace Otts, daughter of Thomas and Bryanna Otts, passed away March 20, 2018 at her home in Neola. Hadley is preceded in death by her grandfather, Thom- as G. Otts Sr. Survivors include parents, Thomas Jr. and Bryanna Otts; brother, Mason; sisters, Priscilla and Harper; grandmoth- ers, Jennifer and Roxanne; grand- father, Mike; and aunt, Isabella. VISITATION: Saturday, 11am- 1pm, at funeral home. Family and friends will leave for Garner Township Cemetery at 1pm for graveside services. CUTLER-O’NEILL-MEYER- WOODRING Bayliss Park Chapel 545 Willow Ave. Council Bluffs, IA 712-322-7779 Otts, Hadley Grace 1 month old Cheri Patterson, age 65, went to be with the Lord in March 16, 2018. Cheri was born and raised in Il- linois, graduating from Stephen Decatur H. S. in 1971, after which she attended Millikin University where she was a member of the Delta Delta Delta sorority. In later years, she joined her mother as a member of the P.E.O. sorority. Along with serving as a pastor, Cheri enjoyed knitting, reading, and crafts, but her pride and joy was her family. Cheri was preceded in death by her parents; a brother; and her husband of 33 years. She is sur- vived by her children: Ryan Pat- terson, T. J. Brumfield III, Kristen Patterson, Zachary Patterson, and Erika Patterson; ten grand- children; four great-grandchil- dren; two sisters; three brothers. VISITATION will be on Saturday, March 24th from 10am to 11am at the West Center Chapel. A short SERVICE will begin at 11am, fol- lowed by GRAVESIDE SERVICE at Evergreen Memorial Park. Memo- rials to One World Clinic. *May God bless everyone who has touched my life* HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Patterson, Cheryl L. “Cheri” Jan 21, 1953 - Mar 16, 2018 Helen received a Bachelor of Sci- ence degree from Prairie View A&M College in Hempstead, TX, and a master’s degree in Edu- cation from the University of Nebraska, Omaha. Her profes- sional career as an outstanding OPS educator and administrator spanned over 36 years. Effectively achieving a work/life balance, Helen and former hus- band, Pat, reared two children, Gerry Alan and Tracii Yvette. For many years, Helen was also a sur- rogate mother to “daughter” Tra- cii Lenee Hicks. Committed to serving her com- munity, Helen sat on several non-profit governing boards and volunteered time and service to the Salvation Army, St. Martin De Parres Center, National Council of Negro Women, NAACP, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, and Caring And Concerned Educators (CACE). Her volunteerism to the Urban League of Nebraska, specifically leadership in the Urban League Guild, was especially noteworthy and earned her Outstanding Lead- ership recognition and, in 1991, The Woman of the Year award. Post retirement from Omaha Public Schools in 1993, Helen be- came a small business owner and successfully managed Kids-Go- Round, a children’s consignment shop until 2006. She was a dedicated member of Clair Memorial United Methodist Church for over 40 years, serv- ing on several key administrative committees. Preceding her in death were her parents, David and Pearlie Green Davis; sisters, Aline Jones, LaRuth Hamilton, Cleo Raven, Pearl Wil- liamson; brothers, David Davis, Lee Arnold David and Norman Davis; and daughter, Tracii Lenee Hicks. Left to lovingly remember her are her son, Gerry Patterson (Michelle), Texas; daughter, Tra- cii Patterson Hunter, Minneapo- lis; grandchildren Parey, Corbin Halen, Harris and Patterson, Minneapolis, and Arione Nelson, Omaha; sister, Velma Andrews, Fort Worth; dear friend, Yvonne Method-Walker, Omaha and many more. MEMORIAL SERVICES for Helen Marie Davis Patterson will be held Saturday, March 24, 2018, 11am at Clair Memorial United Methodist Church, 5544 Ames Avenue. The church will host a repast imme- diately after the service where the family will receive friends who came to honor their mother, grandmother and sister. Patterson, Helen Marie (Davis) Mar 23, 1931 - Jan 16, 2018 Survived by husband, Michael; children: Nicholas, Andrew, Jared, Benjamin, Matthew, Rachel and Lukas; six brothers and sisters. REQUIEM MASS: Thursday, March 22nd, 12pm, Immaculate Concep- tion Catholic Church (2708 S 24th St.). WAKE SERVICE: Friday, March 23rd, 7pm, West Center Chapel with family receiving friends from 5-7pm. FUNERAL MASS: Saturday, March 24th, 10am, St. James Cath- olic Church. Interment: Calvary. Memorials may be directed to the family. HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Phillips, Susan M. Sep 28, 1958 - Mar 16, 2018 Preceded in death by husband, Marvin C. Pierce; parents; sis- ter; two grandsons. Survived by children: Mary Adams (Denny), Madelyn Mandina (Dominick), Joe Pierce (Lisa), Mo Roberts (Ivan), Mike Pierce, and Melody Pierce- Perez (Miguel); numerous grand- children and great-grandchildren. VISITATION: Saturday, 4-6pm, with the Service to begin at 6pm, all at Good Shepherd Funeral Home. Memorials may be direct- ed to the family. GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME 4425 S. 24th St. 402-505-9260 www.gsfuneral.com Pierce, Mary A. (Swoboda) Sep 18, 1942 - Mar 20, 2018 Age 88. Preceded by husband, James; son, Mark; and son-in-law, William Claycamp; brother, Louis Keating; sister, Rita Samuelson; and parents, Leo and Marie (Cul- han) Keating. Survived by son, Steve; and daughter, Sheri Claycamp; grand- children, Heather Weaver (Matt), Christina L. Langel (Nate); great- grandchildren, Grey Albert and Eleanor Fiona; sisters, Ann Vo- gel, Jeannie Nordhus (Jerry), Pat Micheletti (Norman), Rose Marie Keating (Jim Bauer); brothers, Joe Keating, and Mick Keating (Jane); several nieces and nephews. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday, March 26, 2018, at 11am at Bel- levue Memorial Funeral Chapel, 2202 Hancock Street, Bellevue, NE. Inurnment: Westlawn-Hillcrest, 5701 Center Street, Omaha, NE 68106. Memorials to United Ce- rebral Palsy of Nebraska (http:// ucpnebraska.org/). BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler 2202 Hancock St., Bellevue 402-291-5000 www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com Sinclair, Mary Ellen Dec 19, 1929 - Mar 21, 2018 Mary was born in Lincoln and lived in Papillion. She started her career in real estate in 1969, work- ing until she retired in 2016. Being a single parent selling real estate was not an easy task, but she loved her career and the people she met along the way. Mary was predeceased by her parents, Helen M and Harrison “Cap” Gayer; siblings, John (Doro- thy) Gayer, William Gayer, Alice “Bette” (Donald) Erickson. She is survived by son, Gary (Cheryl) Sortino; grandchildren, Kayla Sortino, Krista Sortino (fiancé Jake Placzek); sister in law, Jean Gayer; many nieces and nephews. VISITATION: 2-4pm Sunday, March 25th, at Ralston United Church of Christ, 7838 Maywood Street, Ralston NE. Private Graveside Service planned. In lieu of flow- ers, Mary requested all Memori- als to the Ralston United Church of Christ. ARBOR CREMATION SOCIETY 2819 S 125th Ave, Ste 367 Omaha NE 68144 402-393-0319 Sortino, Mary G. Dec 11, 1921 - Mar 7, 2018 Of Independence, KY. VIGIL: Monday, March 26th at Chambers and Grubbs Funeral Home. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURI- AL: Tuesday, March 27th at St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption. Complete Notice at: www.chambersandgrubbs.com Sosso, Martin J. Aug 5, 1951 - Mar 21, 2018 Loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Brian passed away suddenly on a ski-vacation with his family in Breckenridge CO. Brian was born in Little Rock, AR, To Harlan and Carol Johnston Speer, and grew up in Grand Island, NE. Through his school years he played many sports and excelled at golf. He graduated from Northwest High School in 1988. His business ca- reer started with Best Buy then worked in the Banking and Mort- gage Business. In 2015, he bought Eileens Colossal Cookies in Papil- lion, NE. In 2005, Brian married Allison M. Holt. He is the loving father of Anaka Speer, Bailey Bartunek, and Hudson Speer. Brian loved being with his family and friends. He enjoyed Nebraska and Denver Bronco Football, snow skiing, golf, and riding the dunes in Oklahoma on his Razor. He loved life, he will be missed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carole Johnston Speer; grandmother, Vera Johnston; and father-in-law, Donald Holt. He is survived by his wife, Alli- son Speer; three children, Anaka Speer, Bailey Bartunek and Hud- son Speer; father, Harlan Speer; sister, Tiffany Speer; nephew, Colby Speer; grandfather, Bill Johnston; uncle and aunt, Rich and Deb Loewenstein and family; mother-in-law, Pat Holt; brothers- in-law, Andrew (Katie), Matthew (Kate); numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family will receive friends Sun- day, March 25th, 3-5pm at West Center Chapel. FUNERAL: Monday, March 26th, 1pm, West Center Chapel. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for the education of Brian’s children. HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK- CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL 7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com Speer, Brian K. Dec 5, 1969 - Mar 19, 2018 Of Omaha. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 1pm Sat- urday, March 24, 2018, at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th Street, Omaha, NE. Memorials to Evan- ston Township High School in memory of Eddie Stevens III. ROEDER MORTUARY- 108TH ST. CHAPEL 2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com Stevens, Eddie III Dec 8, 1941 - Mar 16, 2018 Eula Dell Tritch, of Henderson, IA, passed away March 5, 2018. She was born in Kellerton, IA, on July 8, 1930 to the late John and Ella (Parker) Brooner. Eula is survived by her husband, John; son, John (Patty); daugh- ter, Deborah; nine grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren; a host of other family and friends. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Saturday, 1pm, at the Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home. The family will direct me- morials. HOY - KILNOSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY 1221 N. 16th St. Council Bluffs IA 51501 712-256-9988 www.hoyfuneral.com Tritch, Eula Dell Age 87 Norma Jean (Feekin) Van Beck passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018, at Memorial Hermann Hos- pice in Houston, TX. She was 89 years, 7 months and 13 days old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Antony Robert (Tony) Van Beck, and is survived her sons, Todd (Georgia) of Nashville, TN; Scott (Sarah) of Houston, TX; grandchildren: Thomas Anthony Van Beck, Atlanta, GA; Wesley Da- vid Van Beck, Houston, TX; Helen Mayree Van Beck of Davis, CA; Samuel Robins Van Beck and Neil Anthony Van Beck, Houston, TX. VISITATION: Saturday, March 23, 2018, 2-3pm at the United Church of Avoca, Avoca, IA, followed by a FUNERAL SERVICE at 3pm. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery, Hancock, IA. MAHER FUNERAL HOME 121 S. 7th St., Council Bluffs, IA 712-328-1144 www.maherlivingstonfh.com Van Beck, Norma Jean (Feekin) Of Omaha. Survived by wife, Janet; daugh- ters, Valarie (Joe) Meuret, Cindy (Don) Hubbell, Karen San- ford; grandchildren: Ashley, Meaghan, Donald, Andrew, Elizabeth, Re- bekah, Sarah; sister, Barbara Har- key; many family and friends. VISITATION: Monday, 5-6:30pm, with MEMORIAL SERVICE 6:30pm, Roeder Mortuary. Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society. ROEDER MORTUARY- 108TH ST. CHAPEL 2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com Wahl, Paul F. (Fritz) May 29, 1932 - Mar 20, 2018 Preceded in death by husband, Richard; son-in-law, Joseph Ce- gler. Survived by children: Michael (Nikki) Walsh, Peggy O’Shea, Ste- ven (Marilyn) Rhoades; grandchil- dren and great-grandchildren. FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:30pm Friday, March 23, 2018, at the Westlawn- Hillcrest Funeral Home, Omaha, NE. Interment: Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery. Memorials to be direct- ed by the family. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST FUNERAL HOME 5701 Center St. Omaha, NE 68106 Walsh, Peggy J. Jan 13, 1931 - Mar 20, 2018
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ABELS, Jacob J.ANDERSON, Gracia M.BARE, Genevieve K.BOHAC, LeonardCASHATT, Katherine A.CONKLIN, Jack H.CONWAY, JohnnieCRAWFORD, EthaCRAWFORD-GREEN,Emma L.
FALKNER, Jasper L.FARNSWORTH, Phillip C.GZEHOVIAK, Louise A.HAZEN, Vaughn E.JANKINS, Olga B.JOHNSON, Denise E.
(Duffy)KENNEDY, Kenneth J.KISTATITIS, Jeannie M.McINTOSH, Noland Jr.MENOUSEK, Martin D.MULLER, MarilynOTTS, Hadley G.PATTERSON, Cheryl L.
"Cheri"PATTERSON, Helen M.
(Davis)PHILLIPS, Susan M.PIERCE, Mary A.
(Swoboda)POLITO, Gerald D. Sr.SINCLAIR, Mary E.SORTINO, Mary G.SOSSO, Martin J.SPEER, Brian K.STEVENS, Eddie IIITRITCH, Eula D.VAN BECK, Norma J.
(Feekin)WAHL, Paul F. (Fritz)WALSH, Peggy J.
Polito, Gerald D. Sr.MEMORIAL SERVICE SaturdayMarch 24th, 10am, at Calvary,7710 West Center Road.
Keith Ogden1957 - 2011
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Jacob Jordan Abels gained hisangel wings peacefully at homeon Wednesday March 21, 2018. Heis survived by parents, Scot andJennifer Abels; brothers, Joshua,CJ, and Alek; grandparents, Deanand Judy Abels, Dan and CathyDenman; aunts, uncles, and cous-ins, and all of Jake’s loving nurses,whom we consider family.VISITATION: Saturday, March 24,2018, from 2-4pm at Kahler-DolceMortuary. A private family servicewill be held at a later date. Memo-rials to Freedom Home Health orChildren’s Home Healthcare.
KAHLER-DOLCE MORTUARY441 No Washington St.Papillion NE 402-339-3232
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Abels, Jacob J.May 2, 1996 - Mar 21, 2018
Preceded in death by husband,Lloyd Anderson; son-in-law, Den-nis Doud; granddaughter, Bar-bara Doud. Survived by daughter,Ronelle Doud; son, Richard An-derson (Patricia); grandchildren,Michael Doud (Cheryl), KathleenDoud Zadina, Blair Anderson(Jodie); great-grandchildren, Mat-thew and Alex Doud, Amanda Nel-son (Andy), Allison Zadina, LucyZadina (Drew), Matthew Zadina,Mark Zadina, Emma Anderson.Memorial Service at a later dateat Bergen Lutheran Church inLidgerwood, North Dakota.HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Anderson, Gracia M.Aug 27, 1920 - Mar 21, 2018
Survived by husband, Dr. JamesSr.; sons, James Jr., Thomas, Dan-iel; daughters, Elizabeth (Rick)Blackwelder, Lynn Blackburn; sixgrandchildren, three great-grand-children, and many friends.VISITATION: Friday, 6-8pm, atKahler Dolce Mortuary. MASSOF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday,11:30am, at St. Columbkille Cath-olic Church, 200 E. 6th St., Papil-lion. Interment will be at FairviewCemetery. Memorials to CHI Mid-lands or St Columbkille.
KAHLER DOLCE MORTUARY441 N Washington StPapillion 402-339-3232
www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com
Bare, Genevieve K.
Of Verdigre, NE.Leonard died Tuesday, March 20,2018, at his residence.Funeral services at a later date.BROCKHAUS FUNERAL HOME301 North Main Verdigre, NE
402-668-2281brockhausfuneralhome.com
Bohac, LeonardAge 76
Survived by husband, Dan; onesister; three brothers; two sisters-in-law; three brothers-in-law; fournieces; three nephews; 12 great-nieces and great-nephews; and aspecial adopted family; as well asthe family dog, Bubba.CELEBRATION OF LIFE CEREMONY:Saturday March 24, 2018 at 10am.Memorials to Open Door Mission.
CROSBY BURKET SWANSONGOLDEN FUNERAL HOME
11902 W Center Rd. 402-333-7200www.crosby-burkett.com
Cashatt, Katherine A.May 15, 1961 - Mar 16, 2018
Preceded in death by his wife,Lavina; sons, Gary and Jeff Conk-lin; and son-in-law, Miles Boyer.He is survived by his sons, JackM. (Patty) Conklin, Robert (Toni)Conklin, Joseph (Dorrie) Conklin;daughters, Evelyn Boyer and Di-ana (Mark) Pogreba; daughter-in-law, Kelly Conklin; 20 grandchil-dren, 20 great-grandchildren, andtwo great-great-grandchildren.Jack was a member of the Ma-sonic Order.SERVICE: Saturday, March 24, 1pmat Westlawn - Hillcrest FuneralHome. In lieu of flowers, memori-als to the American Heart Asso-ciation.
WESTLAWN-HILLCRESTFUNERAL HOME
5701 Center St. 402-556-2500www.westlawnhillcrest.com
Conklin, Jack H.May 12, 1930 - Mar 16, 2018
Age 96. Preceded by her husband,Andrew Conway; son, BerkleyHill Conway; daughter-in-law,Marilyn Marie Conway. Survivedby her son, Carr Conway (Carla);four grandchildren; brother, Wil-liam Brown; and numerous lovingchurch friends. She was engagedin a multitude of giving activitiesthroughout her life.VISITATION: Friday, March 23,2018, from 5-7pm at the BellevueMemorial Chapel, 2202 HancockStreet, Bellevue, NE 68005.FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday,March 24, 2018, at 10am at Bel-levue Church of Christ, 2311 Madi-son Street, Bellevue, NE 68005.Interment: Bellevue Cemetery.Memorials to: York College, York,Nebraska, Advancement Office,1125 E 8th Street, York, NE 68467.BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler2202 Hancock St., Bellevue
402-291-5000www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com
Conway, JohnnieOct 25, 1921 - Mar 21, 2018
Of Hastings, IA. Etha Crawford,age 93, passed away at EspritWhispering Ridge in Omaha.Survived by children: Judy (Jim)Petersen of West Branch, IA; Rod-ney Crawford of Omaha; MikeCrawford of Council Bluffs, IA; andRandy (Sherry) Crawford of SilverCity, IA.VISITATION: 5-7pm Thursday,March 22, 2018, at the Loess HillsFuneral Home in Malvern.FUNERAL SERVICE: 10:30am Fri-day, March 23, 2018, at the funeralhome with burial in the HastingsCemetery. Memorials to Alzheim-er’s Association.
LOESS HILLS FUNERALAND CREMATION CENTER
Malvern, Iowa (712) 624-8444www.loesshillsfuneralhome.com
Crawford, EthaSep 17, 1924 - Mar 19, 2018
Age 64, of Omaha. She is precededin death by her husband, JohnnyCrawford; and brothers, Willie,Michael, and Andrew. She leavesbehind her mother, Ella Mae Rob-inson; brother, Larry Green (Bar-bara); children, Terrence Green(Eboni), Nicole Hardeman (David),Matthew Green; and a host ofspecial nieces, a nephew, cousinsand other family.The family will Celebrate her Lifeat a Private Memorial.
Crawford-Green, EmmaLee
May 28, 1953 - Mar 12, 2018
VISITATION: Saturday, March 24,at 10am; SERVICE, 11am, all atKremer Funeral Home.
KREMER FUNERAL HOME6302 Maple St. 402-553-3155www.kremerfuneralhome.com
Falkner, Jasper LloydSep 18, 1950 - Mar 18, 2018
FUNERAL: Friday, March 23rd,11am, West Center Chapel withVisitation from 10-11am.Interment: Evergreen. Memorialsmay be directed to the AmericanHeart Association.HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Farnsworth, Phillip C.Age 82 - March 20, 2018
Preceded in death by husband,Hank; her parents; brother, Mel-vin. Survived by children: DianneFulton (Bob), Mike Gzehoviak(Linda), Tim Gzehoviak (Denise),Paula Strickler (Andy), SteveGzehoviak (Pam), Margo Gze-hoviak, Joe Gzehoviak (Robin),Laurie Gassert (Chuck), Lisa Phil-lips (Bill); 21 grandchildren; 20great-grandchildren. She will beremembered as a loving, self-sacrificing wife, mother, grandmaand great-grandma. The family isgrateful for the loving care givenby the staff of Endless JourneyHospice and her special caregiv-ers at Waterford Assisted Living.WAKE SERVICE: Sunday, March25th, 7pm, West Center Chapelwith Visitation from 5-7pm. MASSOF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Monday,March 26th, 10am, St. Joan of ArcCatholic Church. Interment: Cal-vary. Memorials are suggested toSt. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Gzehoviak, Louise A.May 29, 1926 - Mar 21, 2018
Vaughn E. Hazen, of Fremont,passed away Thursday, February22, 2018, at Fremont Health sur-rounded by his family.Vaughn was a loving dad, grand-father and great-grandfather.Preceded in death by parents,Bessie and John; brothers, Jackand Robert; loving wife, Dorothy(57 years); and great-grandchil-dren, Iva and Mark Thompson.Survived by sons, Gage (Andrea)and Cody of Arizona; grand-children: Matt (Paula) Hazen,Jeff (Angie) Hazen, Sara (Josh)Thompson, Tifin (John) Keenan ofArizona, Tatum (Art) Miller of Ari-zona; great-grandchildren: NateJanicek, Jackson, Ella, Reid Ha-zen, Cole and Luke Hazen, Hankand Wyatt Thompson, and EmmaMiller; many nieces, nephews andgood friends.A CELEBRATION OF LIFE to honorVaughn will be held March 24,2018, from 4-7pm, at the Chris-tensen Family YMCA Lodge, 3402W Military Ave, Fremont, NE. Me-morials to the Nebraska BaseballHall of Fame, 1319 W CademonCircle, Lincoln, NE 68523; FremontArt Association; or charity ofchoice. Condolences may be leftat www.duganchapel.com.
DUGAN FUNERAL CHAPEL751 N. Lincoln Ave.Fremont NE 68025
402-721-2880
Hazen, Vaughn E.Age 93
JOHN A. GENTLEMANMORTUARIES & CREMATORYBellevue/Sarpy County Chapel3402 Samson Way Bellevue, NE
402-391-1664www.johnagentleman.com
Jankins, Olga B.Nov 4, 1942 - Mar 20, 2018COMPLETE NOTICE LATER
Denise E. (Duffy) Johnson of LongBeach, CA, died March 14, 2018.She was born May 5, 1958 in SiouxFalls, SD, and grew up in Omaha,graduating from Burke HighSchool in 1976. She was precededby parents, Dwane and DeloresZenner. Survived by husband,Richard Johnson; and siblings,Marilyn (David) Bucknell, Kenneth(Janet) Zenner and Kathleen (Ar-thur) Cramer.
A private family servicewill be held at a later date.
Johnson, Denise E.(Duffy)
May 5, 1958 - Mar 14, 2018
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:Friday, March 23rd, 10am, St. Ger-ald Catholic Church (96th and Q).Interment: Calvary with militaryhonors by American Legion Post#1. Memorials may be directed tothe family.HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Kennedy, Kenneth J.Jan 24, 1947 - Mar 19, 2018
BETHANY FUNERAL HOME82nd & Harrison 402-593-6100
Kistatitis, Jeannie M.Jul 8, 1945 - Mar 21, 2018ARRANGEMENTS PENDING
FUNERAL: Monday, 11am,at the funeral home.
COMPLETE NOTICE LATERKORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ
FUNERAL HOME5108 “F” St. 402-731-1234www.klsfuneralhome.com
McIntosh, Noland Jr.Aug 23, 1933 - Mar 19, 2018
Preceded in death by his parents,Francis J. and Rose M. (Pavlik)Menousek. Survived by wife, Di-ane (Strong) Menousek; children,Christine (Geoffrey) Drummond,Jonathan (Kelli) Menousek, Sa-mantha (Michael) Porenta, Da-vid (Laura) Menousek; and fivegrandchildren, with one on theway; brothers, John (Mimi), Paul,Bill (Sue) Menousek; sister, JoAnne (late Mick) Marsicek.Marty was born in Omaha, andattended Gross High School andWayne State University. He losthis two-year battle with ALS inhis home in South Jordan, Utah.FUNERAL SERVICES: Saturday,March 24th, 11am, LDS Stake Cen-ter, South Jordan, Utah. Memori-als to the America First CreditUnion, South Jordan, Utah, underthe Aslan Foundation.For moredetails and condolences, visit:
www.jenkins-soffe.com
Menousek, Martin D.Aug 18, 1958 - Mar 20, 2018
Marilyn is survived by her lovinghusband of 47 years, Dick Muller;two sons, Dan and Dave Muller;mother, Betty Grieve; brothers:Gary Grieve, John Grieve, andMark Grieve (Tami); sisters, SueWard (Dave); and Louise Gross-man (Tom); many sisters-in-lawand brothers-in-law; cherishednieces and nephews. Marilynwas preceded in death by her fa-ther, Charles R. Grieve; brother,Charles P. Grieve; and sisters-in-law, Barb and Ardell Grieve.She was born and raised in SiouxCity, Iowa; graduated from EastHigh School in 1964, and receivedher BS in Elementary Educationfrom Wayne State College inWayne, Neb. Marilyn taught fortwo years in Des Moines, Iowa,one year in Colo, Iowa, and tenyears in Omaha, Nebraska at Pad-dock Road School in District 66.Marilyn fully loved and valuedeach of her students. Marilynmarried the love of her life, DickMuller, in 1970 and they raisedtwo wonderful sons together. Asan Aunt, Marilyn made every ef-fort to spend time and have funwith her nieces and nephews.She was a devoted Christian,never ashamed to share herfaith with family and friends. Sheshowed the love of Christ by en-couraging us and challenging usto be all that we could be in Him.She led numerous Bible Studiesto draw others into a relationshipwith Christ. Marilyn loved to orga-nize and initiate many church andcivic programs. The Lord filled herwith a heart of love and compas-sion for others.She was a loving wife, devotedmother, daughter, sister, aunt andfriend who will be missed by all.VISITATION: Friday, March 23rdat the West Center Chapel, 7805West Center Rd., Omaha, NE.Family visitation is 4pm to 5pm,and the family will be receivingfriends from 5pm to 7pm. TheWAKE SERVICE begins at 7pm.MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Sat-urday, March 24th at 10am at St.Peter Catholic Church, 2706 Leav-enworth, Omaha, NE. Interment,Resurrection Cemetery. Final fam-ily viewing at 9:30am at the WestCenter Chapel and processionto the Church. In lieu of flowers,memorials are suggested to St.Peter St. Vincent de Paul Confer-ence, 2706 Leavenworth, Omaha,NE 68105.HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Muller, MarilynOct 24, 1946 - Mar 18, 2018
Hadley Grace Otts, daughter ofThomas and Bryanna Otts, passedaway March 20, 2018 at her homein Neola. Hadley is preceded indeath by her grandfather, Thom-as G. Otts Sr. Survivors includeparents, Thomas Jr. and BryannaOtts; brother, Mason; sisters,Priscilla and Harper; grandmoth-ers, Jennifer and Roxanne; grand-father, Mike; and aunt, Isabella.VISITATION: Saturday, 11am-1pm, at funeral home. Familyand friends will leave for GarnerTownship Cemetery at 1pm forgraveside services.
CUTLER-O’NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Bayliss Park Chapel545 Willow Ave.Council Bluffs, IA712-322-7779
Otts, Hadley Grace1 month old
Cheri Patterson, age 65, went tobe with the Lord in March 16, 2018.Cheri was born and raised in Il-linois, graduating from StephenDecatur H. S. in 1971, after whichshe attended Millikin Universitywhere she was a member of theDelta Delta Delta sorority. In lateryears, she joined her mother asa member of the P.E.O. sorority.Along with serving as a pastor,Cheri enjoyed knitting, reading,and crafts, but her pride and joywas her family.Cheri was preceded in death byher parents; a brother; and herhusband of 33 years. She is sur-vived by her children: Ryan Pat-terson, T. J. Brumfield III, KristenPatterson, Zachary Patterson,and Erika Patterson; ten grand-children; four great-grandchil-dren; two sisters; three brothers.VISITATION will be on Saturday,March 24th from 10am to 11am atthe West Center Chapel. A shortSERVICE will begin at 11am, fol-lowed by GRAVESIDE SERVICE atEvergreen Memorial Park. Memo-rials to One World Clinic.*May God bless everyone who
has touched my life*HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Patterson, Cheryl L.“Cheri”
Jan 21, 1953 - Mar 16, 2018
Helen received a Bachelor of Sci-ence degree from Prairie ViewA&M College in Hempstead, TX,and a master’s degree in Edu-cation from the University ofNebraska, Omaha. Her profes-sional career as an outstandingOPS educator and administratorspanned over 36 years.Effectively achieving a work/lifebalance, Helen and former hus-band, Pat, reared two children,Gerry Alan and Tracii Yvette. Formany years, Helen was also a sur-rogate mother to “daughter” Tra-cii Lenee Hicks.Committed to serving her com-munity, Helen sat on severalnon-profit governing boards andvolunteered time and service tothe Salvation Army, St. Martin DeParres Center, National Councilof Negro Women, NAACP, SigmaGamma Rho Sorority, and CaringAnd Concerned Educators (CACE).Her volunteerism to the UrbanLeague of Nebraska, specificallyleadership in the Urban LeagueGuild, was especially noteworthyand earned her Outstanding Lead-ership recognition and, in 1991,The Woman of the Year award.Post retirement from OmahaPublic Schools in 1993, Helen be-came a small business owner andsuccessfully managed Kids-Go-Round, a children’s consignmentshop until 2006.She was a dedicated member ofClair Memorial United MethodistChurch for over 40 years, serv-ing on several key administrativecommittees.Preceding her in death were herparents, David and Pearlie GreenDavis; sisters, Aline Jones, LaRuthHamilton, Cleo Raven, Pearl Wil-liamson; brothers, David Davis,Lee Arnold David and NormanDavis; and daughter, Tracii LeneeHicks. Left to lovingly rememberher are her son, Gerry Patterson(Michelle), Texas; daughter, Tra-cii Patterson Hunter, Minneapo-lis; grandchildren Parey, CorbinHalen, Harris and Patterson,Minneapolis, and Arione Nelson,Omaha; sister, Velma Andrews,Fort Worth; dear friend, YvonneMethod-Walker, Omaha andmany more.MEMORIAL SERVICES for HelenMarie Davis Patterson will be heldSaturday, March 24, 2018, 11am atClair Memorial United MethodistChurch, 5544 Ames Avenue. Thechurch will host a repast imme-diately after the service wherethe family will receive friendswho came to honor their mother,grandmother and sister.
Patterson, Helen Marie(Davis)
Mar 23, 1931 - Jan 16, 2018
Survived by husband, Michael;children: Nicholas, Andrew, Jared,Benjamin, Matthew, Rachel andLukas; six brothers and sisters.REQUIEM MASS: Thursday, March22nd, 12pm, Immaculate Concep-tion Catholic Church (2708 S 24thSt.). WAKE SERVICE: Friday, March23rd, 7pm, West Center Chapelwith family receiving friends from5-7pm. FUNERAL MASS: Saturday,March 24th, 10am, St. James Cath-olic Church. Interment: Calvary.Memorials may be directed to thefamily.HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Phillips, Susan M.Sep 28, 1958 - Mar 16, 2018
Preceded in death by husband,Marvin C. Pierce; parents; sis-ter; two grandsons. Survived bychildren: Mary Adams (Denny),Madelyn Mandina (Dominick), JoePierce (Lisa), Mo Roberts (Ivan),Mike Pierce, and Melody Pierce-Perez (Miguel); numerous grand-children and great-grandchildren.VISITATION: Saturday, 4-6pm,with the Service to begin at 6pm,all at Good Shepherd FuneralHome. Memorials may be direct-ed to the family.GOOD SHEPHERD FUNERAL HOME4425 S. 24th St. 402-505-9260
www.gsfuneral.com
Pierce, Mary A.(Swoboda)
Sep 18, 1942 - Mar 20, 2018
Age 88. Preceded by husband,James; son, Mark; and son-in-law,William Claycamp; brother, LouisKeating; sister, Rita Samuelson;and parents, Leo and Marie (Cul-han) Keating.Survived by son, Steve; anddaughter, Sheri Claycamp; grand-children, Heather Weaver (Matt),Christina L. Langel (Nate); great-grandchildren, Grey Albert andEleanor Fiona; sisters, Ann Vo-gel, Jeannie Nordhus (Jerry), PatMicheletti (Norman), Rose MarieKeating (Jim Bauer); brothers, JoeKeating, and Mick Keating (Jane);several nieces and nephews.MEMORIAL SERVICE: Monday,March 26, 2018, at 11am at Bel-levue Memorial Funeral Chapel,2202 Hancock Street, Bellevue, NE.Inurnment: Westlawn-Hillcrest,5701 Center Street, Omaha, NE68106. Memorials to United Ce-rebral Palsy of Nebraska (http://ucpnebraska.org/).BELLEVUE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler2202 Hancock St., Bellevue
402-291-5000www.bellevuefuneralchapel.com
Sinclair, Mary EllenDec 19, 1929 - Mar 21, 2018
Mary was born in Lincoln andlived in Papillion. She started hercareer in real estate in 1969, work-ing until she retired in 2016. Beinga single parent selling real estatewas not an easy task, but sheloved her career and the peopleshe met along the way.Mary was predeceased by herparents, Helen M and Harrison“Cap” Gayer; siblings, John (Doro-thy) Gayer, William Gayer, Alice“Bette” (Donald) Erickson. Sheis survived by son, Gary (Cheryl)Sortino; grandchildren, KaylaSortino, Krista Sortino (fiancéJake Placzek); sister in law, JeanGayer; many nieces and nephews.VISITATION: 2-4pm Sunday, March25th, at Ralston United Churchof Christ, 7838 Maywood Street,Ralston NE. Private GravesideService planned. In lieu of flow-ers, Mary requested all Memori-als to the Ralston United Churchof Christ.ARBOR CREMATION SOCIETY2819 S 125th Ave, Ste 367
Omaha NE 68144 402-393-0319
Sortino, Mary G.Dec 11, 1921 - Mar 7, 2018
Of Independence, KY.VIGIL: Monday, March 26th atChambers and Grubbs FuneralHome. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURI-AL: Tuesday, March 27th at St.Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of theAssumption.
Complete Notice at:www.chambersandgrubbs.com
Sosso, Martin J.Aug 5, 1951 - Mar 21, 2018
Loving husband, father, son,brother, uncle, and friend tomany.Brian passed away suddenly ona ski-vacation with his family inBreckenridge CO. Brian was bornin Little Rock, AR, To Harlan andCarol Johnston Speer, and grewup in Grand Island, NE. Throughhis school years he played manysports and excelled at golf. Hegraduated from Northwest HighSchool in 1988. His business ca-reer started with Best Buy thenworked in the Banking and Mort-gage Business. In 2015, he boughtEileens Colossal Cookies in Papil-lion, NE.In 2005, Brian married Allison M.Holt. He is the loving father ofAnaka Speer, Bailey Bartunek,and Hudson Speer.Brian loved being with his familyand friends. He enjoyed Nebraskaand Denver Bronco Football, snowskiing, golf, and riding the dunesin Oklahoma on his Razor. Heloved life, he will be missed.He was preceded in death by hismother, Carole Johnston Speer;grandmother, Vera Johnston;and father-in-law, Donald Holt.He is survived by his wife, Alli-son Speer; three children, AnakaSpeer, Bailey Bartunek and Hud-son Speer; father, Harlan Speer;sister, Tiffany Speer; nephew,Colby Speer; grandfather, BillJohnston; uncle and aunt, Richand Deb Loewenstein and family;mother-in-law, Pat Holt; brothers-in-law, Andrew (Katie), Matthew(Kate); numerous beloved nieces,nephews, and cousins.Family will receive friends Sun-day, March 25th, 3-5pm at WestCenter Chapel. FUNERAL: Monday,March 26th, 1pm, West CenterChapel. Private Interment.In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe directed to the family for theeducation of Brian’s children.HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL7805 W. Center Rd. 402-391-3900
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Speer, Brian K.Dec 5, 1969 - Mar 19, 2018
Of Omaha.CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 1pm Sat-urday, March 24, 2018, at RoederMortuary, 2727 N. 108th Street,Omaha, NE. Memorials to Evan-ston Township High School inmemory of Eddie Stevens III.
ROEDER MORTUARY-108TH ST. CHAPEL
2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000www.RoederMortuary.com
Stevens, Eddie IIIDec 8, 1941 - Mar 16, 2018
Eula Dell Tritch, of Henderson, IA,passed away March 5, 2018. Shewas born in Kellerton, IA, on July8, 1930 to the late John and Ella(Parker) Brooner.Eula is survived by her husband,John; son, John (Patty); daugh-ter, Deborah; nine grandchildren;great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; a host of otherfamily and friends.CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Saturday,1pm, at the Hoy Kilnoski FuneralHome. The family will direct me-morials.
HOY - KILNOSKIFUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
1221 N. 16th St.Council Bluffs IA 51501
712-256-9988www.hoyfuneral.com
Tritch, Eula DellAge 87
Norma Jean (Feekin) Van Beckpassed away Thursday, March 15,2018, at Memorial Hermann Hos-pice in Houston, TX. She was 89years, 7 months and 13 days old.She was preceded in death by herhusband, Antony Robert (Tony)Van Beck, and is survived hersons, Todd (Georgia) of Nashville,TN; Scott (Sarah) of Houston, TX;grandchildren: Thomas AnthonyVan Beck, Atlanta, GA; Wesley Da-vid Van Beck, Houston, TX; HelenMayree Van Beck of Davis, CA;Samuel Robins Van Beck and NeilAnthony Van Beck, Houston, TX.VISITATION: Saturday, March 23,2018, 2-3pm at the United Churchof Avoca, Avoca, IA, followed by aFUNERAL SERVICE at 3pm.Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery,Hancock, IA.
MAHER FUNERAL HOME121 S. 7th St., Council Bluffs, IA
712-328-1144www.maherlivingstonfh.com
Van Beck, Norma Jean(Feekin)
Of Omaha. Survivedby wife, Janet; daugh-ters, Valarie (Joe)Meuret, Cindy (Don)Hubbell, Karen San-ford; grandchildren:Ashley, Meaghan,
Donald, Andrew, Elizabeth, Re-bekah, Sarah; sister, Barbara Har-key; many family and friends.VISITATION: Monday, 5-6:30pm,with MEMORIAL SERVICE 6:30pm,Roeder Mortuary. Memorials toNebraska Humane Society.
ROEDER MORTUARY-108TH ST. CHAPEL
2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000www.RoederMortuary.com
Wahl, Paul F. (Fritz)May 29, 1932 - Mar 20, 2018
Preceded in death by husband,Richard; son-in-law, Joseph Ce-gler. Survivedby children:Michael(Nikki) Walsh, Peggy O’Shea, Ste-ven (Marilyn) Rhoades; grandchil-dren and great-grandchildren.FUNERAL SERVICE: 1:30pm Friday,March 23, 2018, at the Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, Omaha,NE. Interment: Westlawn-HillcrestCemetery. Memorials to be direct-ed by the family.
WESTLAWN-HILLCRESTFUNERAL HOME
5701 Center St. Omaha, NE 68106
Walsh, Peggy J.Jan 13, 1931 - Mar 20, 2018
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