Stephen M. Young

12/19/2008 – 8/7/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death by their pawpaw Kenneth May (survived by wife, Anita). Survived by parents Jack and Kristy, brothers Levi, Hunter, grandparents Stephen L. Young, Connie (Zeke) Nola, Connie Deville, great grandmothers Doloris Rice, Bonnie Deville, nana Sheran May, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.
Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 PM at Westside Church. Funeral Service Thursday (8/15/19) 6:00 PM at Westside Church 15050 West Dodge Road. Graveside Service Monday (8/19/19) 1:00 PM Omaha National Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Westside Church High School Youth Ministry.
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Abby N. Young

9/11/2002 – 8/7/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death by their pawpaw Kenneth May (survived by wife, Anita). Survived by parents Jack and Kristy, brothers Levi, Hunter, grandparents Stephen L. Young, Connie (Zeke) Nola, Connie Deville, great grandmothers Doloris Rice, Bonnie Deville, nana Sheran May, aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.


Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 6:00 PM at Westside Church. Funeral Service Thursday (8/15/19) 6:00 PM at Westside Church 15050 West Dodge Road. Graveside Service Monday (8/19/19) 1:00 PM Omaha National Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Westside Church High School Youth Ministry.


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William Lee Allbery

August 13,1955 – August 10, 2019, Age 63

Born and raised in the Gretna area, Bill attended Gretna Schools and was a 1973 graduate of Gretna High School. Bill was employed and retired from AWS Well Company of Mead, NE. He enjoyed his last years living in Wahoo, NE. Bill was preceded in death by parents Ida Alice and Lee Roy Allbery. Survivors include brothers Larry (Dawn) Gretna, NE; Jerry (Julie) Grand Island, NE; Carroll (Debbie) Ft. Gibson, OK and several nieces and nephews. Bill cherished several close lifelong friends in the Gretna and Wahoo areas which gave him great joy and fulfillment. Bill’s wish was not to have a funeral service.       

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Patricia (“Pat”) Welch

Patricia (“Pat”) Welch of Gretna, NE, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the age of 73. 

Pat was born to parents Clyde and Martha Brown on July 21, 1946 in Omaha, NE.  Pat is survived by her 4 daughters Lori (Greg) Tubbs, Teresa (Rob) Boose, Angela (Earl) Wehr, and Rhonda Kahler. Also survived by 8 grandchildren Zach Tubbs, Kourtne Boose, Pierson (Ashleigh) Boose, Marissa Rosenbohm, Vanessa (Thomas) Helverson, Karmin Wehr, Christian DeWitt, and Dennisha Cook.  Four great grandchildren Taj Helverson, VivieAnn Helverson, Paisley Wotton, and Abram Boose.  Also survived by one sister Fran (Dutch) Thomas and several loving nieces and nephews.  Pat was an animal lover also leaving behind 2 best friends Christmas and Bella (cat companions). 

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, daughter Patty Ann, brothers Bill Brown and Clyde Brown, and one sister Ginger Pennington. 

Cremation rights have been accorded with Pat’s wish granted for a private family service following.

Dorothy J. Robinson

Dorothy Jean Robinson (86 yrs.), of Omaha, Nebraska was called home to heaven on Saturday, August 03, 2019.  She was born to the late Andrew and Mary “Mossie” Evans.

She was preceded in death by her husband Silas Milton Robinson of 56 years, daughters Betty (George) Brookins, Patricia (Wardell) Johnson, Jackie (Wali) Khabir and son Milton.  Her brothers Thomas, Andrew, Rance and Willie Esters Evans and sisters Nell Washington and Josephine Perry. 

She is survived by sons Jerry, Terry, Donald (Shirl), Gregory, Timothy(Helen), Alfonzo, David (Keida), Mark, Marcus, Daniel and daughter Donna (Vance Comstock) sister Georgia Mae Marks, brother Jerry Evans Sr. and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was born in Bogue Chitto, Mississippi on October 28, 1932.  On April 17, 1948 she met and married Silas Milton Robinson in Brookhaven Mississippi.  From that union came 15 children.  The couple relocated to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Denver, Colorado then finally Omaha, Nebraska in 1968 where she continued her role as a devoted wife and mother to her children.

She had given her life to Christ early in her life and began to do her mission work and evangelize in the community.  In doing so, she always shared her faith and belief in God with everyone she encountered.  She was a praying woman and would open her heart and house to anyone to minister to their needs.  She loved reading and studying the word of God and raised her kids to do the same.  She was affiliated with various COGIC churches but her final stop on her spiritual journey landed her the role of Church Mother at United Church of God in Christ.  While fulfilling this role for 9 years, and in her 80s she delivered a Mother’s Day message to the United congregation and guests on biblical principles of being a virtuous woman and mother.  She witnessed to anyone in her path until God called his good and faithful servant home to gain her wings and rest. “He that wins souls is wise” is a key scripture she lived by—thank you Dorothy Jean Evans Robinson for not only preaching but practicing.

Visitation Sunday 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Monday (812/19) 11:00 AM at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran 6201 N. 60th St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery.   

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Samuel J. Wead, Jr.

2/7/1938 – 8/2/2019

Sam Wead, Jr. was born on February 7, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska, to union of the late Sampson Luster Wead of Arkansas and Daisy Louise Shanks Wead of Florida.

Sam departed this life of Friday, August 2, 2019, in Pensacola, Florida, which is the hometown of his mother, Daisy. Sam was in the loving care of his sons, Eric and Sam III, and hospice.

In August 1969, Sam and business partner, William Lofton, pooled their resources and opened Wead’s Super Food Mart in the former Shaver’s Food Store at 25th and Ames Avenue.  Although it closed a year later, Wead’s Super Food Store became the first black-owned grocery store in Omaha.

Sam had many notable community, civic and career achievements. He was proudest of being a good dad to his children and a superb athlete. He excelled in baseball, basketball, football and track at North High School in Omaha. Sam lettered in all four sports.

Sam leaves to cherish his memory many family members and friends. Sam is survived by his brother, Dr. Rodney (Vanessa) of St. Louis, Mo. Sam has four sons: Eric, Darrin, Brett, Sam III; and three step-daughters: Michelle Patterson (Garry), Laurie Burton and Phyllis Woodard (Demetrius). There are 11 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, friends and transitioned souls in the Sam Wead family. His sister, Beverly A. Wead Blackburn Jones and wife, Faye Elizabeth Armstong Wead precede Sam in death.

Visitation from 10:00-11:00 AM with funeral service immediately following at 11:00 AM Friday at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Avenue   Omaha, Nebraska 68104. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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Vivian I. Allendorfer

1/17/1917 – 7/31/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death by husband Ned. Survived by daughter Kay Bauman, grandchildren Julie McCoy (Dan), Marcia Jeans  (Michael), Sherry Maloney (Phil), Aaron Bauman (Tanya), 6 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, sister in law Doris Allendorfer, nieces, nephews, many other family and friends.                 

Visitation Monday 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Sunridge Village 13410 Blondo St. Omaha, NE. Memorial Service Monday (8/5/19) 11:00 AM at Sunridge Village.  Memorials Covenant Presbyterian Church or Charity Of Choice.

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Diane K. Gavin (Webster, Akins)

11/14/1934 – 8/1/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death by siblings Marilyn Skoumal, Warren & Tom Webster, son-in-law Robert McNeeley, 3 infant great grandchildren.   Survived by husband Herman “Bill” Gavin, daughters Laurie McNeeley, Cindy (John) Cameron, and Debi (Steve) Erdei, 9 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Vicki Webster and Barbara Webster, 5 step children, 15 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved.               

Visitation Monday 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Christ Community Church . Funeral Service Monday (8/5/19) 11:00 AM at Christ Community Church 404 S. 108th Ave. Omaha, NE. Graveside Service Monday 2:00 PM West Lawn Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials to the family to be designated later.

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Marvin P. Magistretti

8/17/1931 – 7/30/2019

Omaha – Preceded in death by daughter Gina Behr, parents, sister and brother. Survived by wife Kathy, son Paul, grandchildren Kyle, Elizabeth, Mallory, son in law Rusty Behr, family and friends. Private services to be held. Memorials to Josie Harper Hospice House or NE Humane Society.                          

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