Anne Marie Koch (Melia)
4/6/1923 – 1/17/2020
Gretna – Preceded in death by husband Leonard, parents Charles and Mayme (Dillon) Melia. Anne’s life was blessed with the relationships built through sharing with her St. Patrick Church, Legion Auxiliary and Agri-women ‘families’. Much of her life Anne gave back to the community through volunteerism especially with the American Red Cross and Sarpy County Museum.
Survived by daughters Mary Len Maw, Kathy (Garry) Mazur, sons Bill and friend Tina, Jim (JoAnn) and Mike (Kay); eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and nephew Charles (Cindy) Lorenz, And a host of Cousins, faithful neighbors and dear friends.
Visitation Tuesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM with Vigil Service 6:30 PM at St. Patrick Church. Funeral Service Wednesday (1/22/20) 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus St. Gretna, NE. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery Gretna, NE. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to St. Patrick Church, Sarpy County Museum or your favorite charity.
Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, 402-332-0090 www.RoederMortuary.com
Lois M. Clauson
1932 – 2020
Lois Clauson, 87, of Omaha, died January 16, 2020. Celebration of life visitation will be Monday, January 20 at Roeder Mortuary on 108th Street in Omaha from 4-7pm. Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21 at Cataldo Schott Funeral Home in Forest City, IA at 11am, with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery.
Lois was born during a snowstorm on March 17, 1932, in Marshalltown Iowa to Anton and Grace Terfehn (Lutterman). Lois and her younger brother Fred grew up on their parents’ farms near Wellsburg and later near Buck Grove, where she attended country school. Lois was a member of the 1949 Wellsburg High School Girls Basketball Championship team. Lois graduated from Central College in 1953 with a degree in chemistry. During college her jobs included candling eggs, detasseling corn, and as a pin setter at the Pella bowling alley.
After college she worked in the laboratory the Meadow Gold Dairy and Creamery, where she met her future husband Ken. Lois then worked in the hematology lab at Iowa Methodist Hospital and Sanitary Farms Dairy lab. In 1955 Lois moved back to Des Moines to marry Ken and worked at Drake University as a lab assistant for pharmacy students. Lois and Ken moved to Omaha in 1957, and later that year had a daughter, Andrea. Lois worked for the Douglas County Health Department until retirement as a Lab Supervisor after 39 years.
Lois served others throughout her life. She was an elder, deacon, clerk of session, and choir member at Mt. View Presbyterian Church. She was a 4-H leader for 15 years, served as President of the 4-H Council, President of the Douglas County Extension Board, President of the NE Association of County Extension Boards, member of the Douglas County Fair Board, and as a master gardener. Lois was ‘LC the Clown’ as a member of the Omaha Wild Clown-dum and Life in Christ Circus through which she performed in hospitals and churches. Life In Christ Circus gave her the opportunity to travel to Poland, Eastern Germany, and the Czech Republic. She also clowned during two dental group mission trips to Guatemala.
In 2008 Lois moved to Immanuel Village where she enjoyed social activities and singing in the choir. In 2009 Andrea moved back to Omaha and was a dedicated daughter who cared for Lois. Lois is survived by her daughter, Andrea King (Patrick Louden), and two granddaughters, Valerie King and Sandra King (Dennis Buckley). Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Ken, her parents, Grace and Anton, and her brother, Fred. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Life in Christ Circus and American Cancer Society.
Roeder Mortuary – 2727 N 108th Street, Omaha NE – (402) 496-9000
Keith Luke Douglas
1/13/1941 – 1/15/2020
Keith Luke Douglas, 79, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2019 at his home in Omaha, Nebraska. Keith was born on January 13, 1941 in Ashtabula, Ohio to William F. Douglas and Marion J. Douglas on their first wedding anniversary. Keith attended Bunker Hill Elementary School and Park Junior High School. He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1959.
Keith joined the United States Air Force on November 3, 1959. He attended basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas followed by photographic technical training. He retrained to be an Intelligence Photographic Interpreter. During his Air Force career, Keith was stationed at Lowry AFB in Texas; Westover AFB in Massachusetts; Yokota AFB in Japan (1965-1968); Tan Son Nhut AFB in Vietnam (1969); Offutt AFB in Nebraska (1970-1973); U-Tapao AFB in Thailand (1972); 497th Reconnaissance Technical Group, Wiesbaden, West Germany (1973-1976); Offutt AFB (1976-1979); 497th Reconnaissance Technical Group, Wiesbaden (1979-1982); and Offutt AFB (1982-1984). On May 31, 1984, Keith retired as Master Sergeant with the United States Air Force after serving for 24 years, 6 months, and 27 days. He was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and loved his country dearly.
Keith married the love of his life, Deborah (Debbie) A. Howell, on May 19, 1971 in Bellevue, Nebraska. They met on July 1, 1970 while fishing at the Base Lake at Offutt AFB. They were married for 48 years and had one daughter, Kristine P. Douglas-Mahaney. They were also blessed with one granddaughter, Kylie Jo Mahaney.
After military retirement, Keith joined Martin Marietta Corporation in Denver, Colorado as a software test engineer. Keith and his family lived in Highlands Ranch, Colorado and were owners of one of the first 200 homes built in the community. After 12 years with Martin Marietta, Keith and his family returned to Omaha where he worked for Department of Defense software companies. Keith retired in 2013, at the age of 72.
Throughout his life, Keith was interested in and inspired by art. While in Europe, he was fortunate to take art classes from a German old master artist, where he learned the old master technique of oil painting. Keith’s works included watercolors, pen and ink, oil painting, and old master oils. Keith’s paintings grace the homes of many family members and are beloved by all. He was a talented and gifted artist.
In addition to art, Keith loved music, photography, nature, and traveling. The holidays were always a special occasion attending many plays and concerts throughout Omaha. Keith loved Henry Doorly Zoo and Mahoney State Park, which he and Debbie visited regularly. Keith’s favorite was the last event of the season: the Manheim Steamroller Christmas concert. He was also a member of The Water’s Edge Church in Omaha. Keith’s travels included West Germany, Austria, Italy, Holland, England, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Japan, Thailand, and South Korea. Keith was able to enjoy an Alaskan cruise in July 2016 to celebrate his and Debbie’s 45th wedding anniversary. They cruised there again this past summer for their 48th anniversary. No matter how many years they had together, they believed it would never have been long enough.
Keith was preceded in death by his father, William F. Douglas; mother, Marion J. Douglas (Luke); mother-in-law, Norma L. Howell; sister, Priscilla Chrisman; grandparents, Herbert Keith and Irene Douglas, and Jessie O. and Frances F. Luke; and niece, Beth (Edward) MacCarthy.
Keith is survived by his wife, Deborah A. Douglas of Omaha; daughter, Kristine P. Douglas-Mahaney and granddaughter, Kylie Jo Mahaney, of Olathe, Kansas; brother, Jeffrey F. Douglas (Carolyn) of Ashtabula, Ohio; brother, William G. Douglas (Jeanette) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; sister-in-law, Linda Massey; nieces, Teresa Kneifl, Buffi Union, Pamela (Brad) Howe, and Laura (Mike) Eskelin; nephews, Brett Douglas, Justin Brazelton, and Kevin (Kaylin) Brazelton; great-nieces, Angela Howe, Allana Eskelin, Joelle Eskelin, and Mia Brazelton; great-nephews, Nathan Kneifl, Wesley Union, Justin Union, Evan Kneifl, Bradley Howe, Zackary Douglas, John MacCarthy, Michael Eskelin, Brett Douglas, and Austin Brazelton; and many cousins.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 20th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Roeder Mortuary, 108th Chapel, 2727 N. 108th St., Omaha, NE 68164. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 21st at 10:30 am at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church, 6099 Western Avenue Omaha, Nebraska 68132. Lunch will be served at the church, followed by a private burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
Charlie Winfrey, Jr.
1945 – 2020
Born September 1, 1945 to Charlie and Kattie Winfrey in Somerville, Tennessee. As a young man he worked picking cotton to assist the family financially. In 1957 the Winfrey family moved from Somerville to Memphis where he was educated and graduated from Lester High School. He excelled in sports, particularly baseball and football. Also, while in Memphis he learned the sport of golf while caddying at local golf courses. In 1965 he moved to Omaha with his mother, sisters Sadie and Sharon, and brothers John and Maurice along with his niece Sophia. Upon arrival he was employed at Wonder Bread Bakery, during which time he was drafted into the Army. While being prepared to serve in Vietnam he received a hardship discharge to take care of his family. Charlie once recalled a captain that knew of his situation at home saying, “I’m not even going to waste the state’s money,” before sending him home. In 1971 Charlie began barber school at The Omaha Barber College and at completion began cutting hair at Lake Street Barbers Shop. Two years after that, Charlie and Lathan Rutledge partnered up to purchase their own barbershop. With no money, they made a deal to buy Fraternity Barbershop. In 1975 he united in marriage to Jessie House and from this union they produced three sons, Jabaan, Rashaan, Sultaan. Over the years Fraternity Barbershop went from being located at the Elks Lodge on Lake Street to the Blue Lion Center. During this time, he became sole proprietor of the business. Eventually the Lord blessed Charlie to purchase his own building located at 3707 N 24th Street in 1998. In addition to being a great barber, Charlie was a well-known sportsman, who at one time had an opportunity to play for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was a phenomenal softball player as part of the Blackhawks and several other teams. He coached both men and women’s softball teams as well. He earned awards as a bowler, and as an avid golfer. Charlie took his Christian principles and applied them to make Fraternity the epitome of a Christian business. In 1998 he began attending Friends of Christ Church and 10 years later he joined Salem Baptist Church and eventually became a deacon. With his knowledge and love of Christ he turned Fraternity into a lighthouse for the God he served and as an example for the community. Charlies once said, “Accepting Christ and finding a wife that accepted him at his worst,” were his greatest accomplishments. Preceded in death were his mother, Kattie Lockridge, father Charlie Winfrey, Sr., brothers Marurice Lockridge, Chris, Terry and Steven Winfrey. He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Jessie, sons Jabaan, Rashaan (Cherese) and Sultaan Winfrey, granddaughters, Anessa and Amiya Winfrey, brothers John (Nell) and Stanley Winfrey, sisters Charlotte Thomas and Sharon Lockridge. A host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.
Celebration of Life: 10:00 AM Friday, January, 17, 2020 at Salem Baptist Church.
Jacob A Volksen
3/20/1997 – 1/14/2020
Omaha – Survived by Parents Tom and Kelly, Sister Amanda (Drew) Johnson, Fiancee Sadie Brown and their Daughter Maria, family and friends.
Visitation Friday (1/17/20) 2:00 – 4:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service Friday 4:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE.
Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
Arthur Goodwin
August 11, 1923 – January 12, 2020
Omaha – Preceded in death by wife Marjorie and son Arthur Jr. Survived by daughter Gerry Bonacci, grandchildren Denise Petersen, John (Dawn) Bonacci and Chad Goodwin, great-grandchildren Nicky and Dillon Petersen, Brett and Connor Bonacci, sister Joanne Ritchardson. Visitation 10am-12pm Thursday (1/16/2020) at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. followed by interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.
