Entries by Brian Roeder

Marjorie J. Grant

7/16/1927 – 7/25/2021 Age 94 – Life’s simple pleasures brought great joy to Jean. When she had family gathered around, she enthusiastically told detailed stories of her life, and we loved to listen! Jean faced life challenges with courage. The family would like to thank the Brookstone Meadows staff for their care of Jean.  Jean […]

Bette Lynn Kvetensky

Bette Lynn Bressler was the last of seven children born to Myrtle Victoria Borg Bressler and Lindley John Bressler on April 18, 1943 in Wakefield, Nebraska. Siblings included Mary Helen Little (Joe), Merlin Bressler (Helen), Inez Dobbs (Gene), Joy Iverson (Dick), Harold Bressler (Kathy), and Tom Bressler (Evelyn). Bette was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, […]

August H. Allen (Augie)

August 1, 1934 – June 29, 2021 August, known by most as “Augie” was born at home in Omaha, Nebraska on August 1, 1934 to Harold Edward Allen and Helen Marie Elsasser Allen.  Augie was the second child of four all of whom have preceded him in death.   He entered into rest peacefully on June […]

Ronald J. (Ron) Siwa

4/11/1942 – 7/20/2021 Omaha – Preceded in death by parents Andrew & Emily, brothers Nelson, Arnold. Survived by wife Joan, sons Ron (Stacey), Joe (Teresa), Tom(Jessalynn), grandchildren Mike (Ally), Katie (Matt), Miranda, KC, Jayden, JoJo, great grandson Hudson, special dog Molly, family and friends. Visitation Monday (7/26/21) 9:00 – 10:30 AM with Funeral Service Monday […]

Mary Ann Yechout Mumm

2/8/1937 – 7/18/2021 Springfield – Preceded in death by brothers Bob Yechout and Michael Yechout. Survived by husband Ron “Butch”, daughters Cindy (Al) Beck, Linda Smith, grandchildren Jeff, Alex, Morgan, Garrett, great grandchildren Rocco, Zahra, Hallie, sisters Patsy (Jim) Mischo, Janet (Bob) Grabau, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation Thursday (7/22/21) 5:00 – 7:00 PM […]

Gary M. Collins, Jr.

Gary M. Collins Jr. Age 44 of Omaha, Nebraska was born in Topeka, Kansas to Susan and Gary Collins Sr. on May 19, 1977.  He passed away on July 13, 2021 at home. Gary was a dedicated father to NaSchelle, AriAnna and Tyrese. He enjoyed fishing, bike riding, working out, fixing bikes for the neighborhood […]

James Anthony Dodd-Meeks

James Anthony Dodd Meeks was born July 31, 1962 in Omaha, Ne. to J.W. Dodd and Willa Culliver-Dodd. James received Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church (Omaha, Ne.). James received his high school diploma from Benson High School in 1981. After high school, James enlisted in the United States Marines Corp, […]

Gayle M. Guilfoyle

3/9/1950 – 7/15/2021 Omaha – Preceded in death by son Ryan Anthony Guilfoyle. Survived by children Amy (Andrew) Rongisch, Sean (Renee) Guilfoyle, Kelly (Scott) Anderson, Michael Guilfoyle, grandchildren Lauren, Ava, Brennan, Rylan, Kaeli, Hadley, siblings Linda (Greg) Jensen, Matthew Tauer Jr., Brenda (Neal) Peterson, Renee (Keith) Mentzer, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation Wednesday (7/21/21) […]

Phyllis Doris Wilson Purnell

February 10, 1950 – July 15, 2021 Phyllis Doris Wilson, affectionately known as Baby Phyllis (in Texas) and Sarge (in Omaha), was born on February 10, 1950 in Kingsville Texas, and departed this life on July 15, 2021. Her parents were Frank Wilson Jr. and Margaret (Phillips) Wilson. She was the youngest of their 4 […]