Jack Nielsen

December 30, 1932 – March 9, 2020

Jack Alan Nielsen Age 87 of Omaha, Ne passed away on March 9th.

Jack was born on December 30, 1932 in Presho, South Dakota to Edwin and Vera (Walker) Nielsen.  Jack graduated from Omaha North High School in 1950 and received his BA in Business Admin. From University of Omaha in 1960.He was a claims adjuster for State Farm for 35 years retiring in 1995.  Jack enjoyed collecting and restoring Studebakers, and spending summers with the family at the cabin in Minnesota. Jack loved to read, travel and fix things (mostly his children’s autos).  He was known and appreciated by many for his stoicism, integrity and humor.  Jack’s humor could sometimes be silly but was usually bone dry, straight faced, sarcasm. He was a Master.

Jack accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord in 1975.  He and June were faithful members of church’s in Minnesota (Basswood Baptist Underwood MN) and Arizona (Casa Grande Christian Church Casa Grande AZ) during their retirement years, but home was always Florence Christian Church in Omaha where Jack taught and served as an Elder.  Florence Christian Church was the avenue God has used to change and bless their lives and their family for forty-five years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son; Gregory and sister; Kay Gammel. Jack is survived by his wife of 67 years June, daughters; Kathy Pettengill and Christy Woobank, son; Jeff Nielsen (Kathy), 9-grandchildren, 8-great-grandchildren, 1- great-great granddaughter, sister; Joan Wheeler, brother; Dennis Nielsen, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday March 12th Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE.
Funeral Service: 10:30 AM Friday, March 13th Florence Christian Church, 7300 Northridge Dr. Omaha, NE.
Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery, Memorials maybe directed to the Florence Christian Church.

Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave, Omaha NE 68104, (402) 453-5600 – www.Roedermortuary.com

Jamie W. Eisner

January 9, 1943 – March 7, 2020

Jamie W. Eisner was welcomed into her eternal home, heaven, on March 7, 2020. She was proceeded in death by her parents Opal and JW Pound and her husband, Fred Eisner. She is survived by her children and their spouses: Tami, Brian and Diana Eisner, and Scott and Kelly Lautenbach. She was blessed with six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Temple Baptist Church 4530 N 85th St. Omaha, NE.

Dennis R. Caron

July 27, 1955 – March 8, 2020

Dennis was born on July 27, 1955 to Archie and Thelma (Seffron) Caron and was the fourth of six children. Growing up he enjoyed hunting and working on cars and trucks. He attended school at Fort Calhoun and graduated in 1973. Soon after graduation he joined Local Union 571 that consists of skilled operators. He was a member of this union from 1973 to present day. In addition to operating heavy equipment, Dennis was knowledgeable in many other areas and was always willing to help friends and family whenever needed. Dennis passed on March 8th, 2020 after living with Esophageal Cancer for two years.  May he now rest in peace.  He will be greatly missed by all.

Dennis is survived by mother, Thelma; companion of 28 years Karen Harms,brothers; Joe, Dave (Susan)  and Thomas, sister;  Kristina Caron, nieces;  Michelle (Ryan) Larsen and Brittany (Chris) Rachel. Great niece and nephew,  Kaylee and Henry Larsen.

There will be a gathering of family and friends 5-7pm Friday (3/13/2020) at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE.

Clinton E Koch “Clint”

May 27, 1977 – March 9, 2020

Clint is preceded in death by his Father, Steven L Koch, Grandparents William and Dorothy Kee, Robert and Lorraine Koch. Survived by Mother, Sharon Koch, sons Seth (Makayla) Bryce (Nicole), daughter Jessa. Granddaughters Sophia, Kaylie, and Granddaughter on the way. Fiance’ Tricia Granados and her children Heather, Josh, Krystal (Mike) and their children Connor, Shayna and Riley. Several Uncles, Aunts, Step Sisters, Step Brothers, cousins and friends. Funeral Service 10AM Monday (3/16/2020) with visitation from 9-10AM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel. Interment St. Clair Cemetery, Ute, Iowa. 

Roeder Mortuary – 2727 N 108th Street, Omaha NE 68164 (402) 496-9000

Gangu G. Hingorani

October 21, 1931 – March 5, 2020

Gangu Ghanshamdas Hingorani, an Omaha resident for over 53 years, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep at the age of 88. He was preceded in death by his parents Ghanshamdas and Rukmani Hingorani, and by his brothers Bhagwan and Nand. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Lois Hingorani, and by his children Sheryl Hingorani (Christopher Calott), Ram Hingorani (Adriana), and Julie Crichton (Brent), as well as grandchildren Aja, Alison, Zoe, Sofia, Ana, Julia, Amanda, Savannah, Cole and Levi. He is also survived by his sisters Lachi and Chandra and his brother Moti (Roma), as well as many loved extended family members and friends including devoted caregivers. 

Mr. Hingorani was born in Karachi before the British left India, and lived in Bombay after the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. He came to the United States in 1956 to attend graduate school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he met Lois. They married in 1961. 

Gangu and Lois lived their lives and raised their family in Omaha, starting in 1967, where Gangu worked for Nothern Natural Gas Company, taught at Creighton University, and later started and ran two successful companies. Previously he worked for GE and taught at Arizona State University in Phoenix, and also worked for Texas Instruments and taught at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. 

Family will receive friends during visitation: Saturday March 14th, 10:00am, prior to Celebration of Life service at 11:00am. 

Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2725 N. 60th Ave., Omaha, NE 68104. 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel, 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 – www.RoederMortuary.com

Maureen J. Allison

7/2/1930 – 3/5/2020

Omaha – Maureen Joyce Allison Born July 2nd, 1930 in Grafton ND deceased on March 5th 2020 in Omaha NE at the age of 89 years after suffering from Alzheimer’s. Maureen was living with her Husband, Deno, of 68 years in Ridgewood Retirement Community, Bennington NE at the time of her death.

She is survived by her Husband Deno, Son Douglas (Paula) of Poway CA, Daughter Doria (David) Herek of Grand Junction CO, Son Scott (Cindy) of Omaha NE

Grandchildren Scott (Adrienne) Allison and their children Sommer and Olive of Mckinney TX, Kimberly (Bobby) Brown of Grand Junction CO, Paul (Kristin) Herek and their children Della and Mia of Grand Junction CO, Melissa Herek (RJ) of Grand Junction CO, Mark (Alison) Allison of Omaha NE, Crystal (Nate) Fort and their child Hannah of Poway CA, Erin Allison (Austin) of Omaha NE, Shawn (Jessie) Hruza and their children Tyce, Chayslene and Zander of Gothenburg NE, Jaime (Kenny) Shuler and their children Kolton and Kree of Stamford TX.

Sister Beverly Lindmier of Tucson AZ. Many Nieces and Nephews.

Maureen is proceeded in death by her parents Albert and Della Maresch, Her sister Virginia, Brother Duane Maresch and Brother-in-law Charles Lindmier.

Maureen moved to Omaha with her parents and siblings when she was 12 years old from Grafton ND. She achieved high marks from Tech High School especially in mathamatics. She worked as a switchboard operator for Bell Telephone after high school and met her Husband Deno at 20 years old. The two were married on December 22, 1951 in Omaha NE and raised their three children there. Maureen eventually began working for Mutual of Omaha in the Actuarial department and retired from there after many years. She was active in her church as a member of the prayer team and many other tasks. She enjoyed several hobbies including sewing, reading, gardening and crossword puzzles. In her retirement she enjoyed many travel adventures with her husband Deno and they were members of a car club they enjoyed very much.  Maureen was especially fond of Christmas and we will always remember her decorating every room in her home, even the bathrooms. She spoke often of praying daily for each or her children, their spouses and their children. She will be deeply missed by us all.  

               

Visitation Monday 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Vigil Service 6:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Tuesday (3/10/20) 10:30 AM at St. Philip Neri Church 8200 N. 30th Street Omaha, NE. Interment Calvary Cemetery.  Memorials to St. Philip Neri Church.

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com

Jerry L. Warner

5/5/1945 – 3/5/2020

Omaha –

Jerry Lee Warner, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away March 5, 2020, at home, surrounded by his wife and children.  

The funeral service will be held at St. James Catholic Church (9025 Larimore Ave.) at 10:30, on Monday, March 9, 2020. Private interment will be at Resurrection Cemetery in Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation will be Sunday, March 8, 2020 from 5:00-7:00 with Vigil Service at 7:00, at Roeder Mortuary (2727 N. 108th St), with the family present.

Jerry was born on May 5, 1945, to Melvin Warner and Mabel Hickox Warner, of Mitchell, Nebraska. He grew up on a farm in the area, and attended school at Mitchell Public Schools, graduating in 1963. He attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, earning a BS in Vocational Agriculture in 1968. Jerry married Barbara Koos on June 3, 1967, in Assumption, Nebraska. They raised a family of three in Nebraska, California, Kansas, New York, and Ohio, before finally settling in Omaha, Nebraska. He worked for Precision Industries/DXP for 25 years, until he retired. 

Even though Jerry only taught school for a few years, he was a natural educator and had a passion for sharing information and experiences, whether it was instructing new gardeners as a Master Gardener, coaching his children and grandchildren, or mentoring other winemakers. He was an outdoorsman from a very young age, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. Jerry took great pride in his work, and often took on DIY projects. He was a definitive jack of all trades. Although life took a different turn, Jerry always wanted to return to farming. Every summer his flower and vegetable gardens were amazing, and in his later years, he was recognized as a Master Gardener. 

Jerry is survived by his wife, Barbara, his daughter Saille Kristine Warner Norton and her husband Scott, of Washougal, Washington, his daughter Kate Dietrich and husband Gary, of Omaha, son Jeremy Warner and wife Jennifer, of Reno, Nevada, and six grandchildren, Brennan and Nate Hron, Sydney Dietrich, Connor, Finn, and Maeve Norton, and his dog, Sam.  The family asks in lieu of flowers to send memorials to St. James Catholic Church Gardening Group and the Knights of Columbus.

Visitation Sunday (3/8/20) 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Vigil Service 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Monday (3/9/20) 10:30 AM at St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Ave. Omaha, NE. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com

Gerald L. Hammers

Gerald L. Hammers “Jerry the Barber” Age 86 was born June 4, 1933 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Harry and Viola (Christiansen) Hammers.  Jerry passed away on January 26th while in South Carolina with his family attending his great-granddaughter’s Marine boot camp graduation at Parris Island MCRD. Jerry met the love of his life in high school, Betty and they were married two weeks shy of 65 years at the time of her death in September 2019.  They had a daughter Cyndi. Jerry served 4 years in the USAF.  He was active in the Masonic Lodge, served as Master of Bluff City Lodge in Council Bluffs and as Worthy Grand Patron of OES in Iowa in 1993. Jerry was an Omaha barber from 1959-2018 where he enjoyed both his job and his many customers that stayed with him throughout his career.

He is survived by his daughter; Cyndi Tucker (Mitch), Council Bluffs, IA., granddaughters; Kim Wills, Council Bluffs, IA and Ashley Wills McGlade (Josh), Brandon, MS, grandsons; Lucas Wills and Cameron Tucker (KJ) both of Council Bluffs, IA., 8-great-grandchildren, family and friends. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife; Betty, parents, 2- brothers, and his sweet great-grandson; Sterling Thomas Tucker.

A Celebration of Jerry’s Life will be from 2:00 to 4:00 PM on March 8, 2020 at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Private Family inurnment at a later date.

Anita C. Lively “Sparkie”

7/13/1955 – 3/3/2020

Age 64 – Preceded in death by Parents, George & Betty Lively; Daughter, Tasha R. Hefel; Grandsons, Dexter Shade, Jordan Hefel and Brother, Gary Allen Lively. Survived by dear and beloved friend for over 30 years, Robin T. Brooks; Children, Charlotte R. Turner, Tamara L. Turner-Davis, Cshyronia H. Turner (Francisco); Stepchildren, Kenya, Eric, Andron, LaTroyshia;  Grandchildren: Josh, Ashley, Bradley, Kailynn, Nathaniel, Kara,  Lexy, Lilly, Ciara, Dejon, William, Kalori, Keanna, Laimahr, Tayonna, Tyra, Tamara, Jerome, Aniya, Franciso, Mariah, Yazmin, Fernando;  6 Great Grandchildren;  Sisters: Gina Soares (Chuck), Pam Lively, Belinda Rockwood;  Brothers: Rick Lively (Karen), Tony Lively, Danny Lively and a host of other loving family and friends.

Memorial Service: 11:00 AM, Monday (3/9/2020) with visitation 1-hour prior to service (10:00-11:00 AM) at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel 4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600 www.RoederMortuary.com

Steven K Rongisch

7/29/1953 – 3/3/2020

Gretna – Preceded in death by parents Paul & Lois, brother Timothy. Survived by sons Andrew (Amy), Brian (Nina), grandchildren Lauren, Ava, Anthony, brothers Robert (Marvina), Thomas (Lois), William (Karen), many family and friends.                   

Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Vigil Service 6:30 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Funeral Service Friday (3/6/20) 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus St. Gretna. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  

Roeder Mortuary11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE 402-332-0090 www.RoederMortuary.com