3/3/1935 – 3/9/2022

Omaha. Age 87 – Passed peacefully after successfully defeating multiple maladies in her later years. Preceded in death by husband, Rodney A. Conser. Survived by children, Lynne (Mike) Larabee, Russell (Nancy) Conser, Suzanne (Rob) Carpenter; grandchildren, Jacob & Alberto Larabee, Alex, Chris (Sai) & Tim Conser, Tyler (Sarah) & Andrew “A.J.” Carpenter; great grandchildren, Elise & Mae Carpenter, Arjun & Anjali Conser and a host of other loving family and friends. A former teacher and dedicated servant leader in her church and civil community, she loved cats, ducks, stupid jokes, saving anything, and especially bridge (the one with cards, not concrete).

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday (3/14/2022) with visitation one hour prior from 10 – 11 AM  at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 5410 Corby Street, Omaha, Nebraska. Burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery of Omaha, Nebraska.  In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to St. Paul United Methodist Church, 5410 Corby St., Omaha, NE 68104 or the League of Women’s Voters of Greater Omaha at www.lwvgo.org/donate/.

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

Allan Cody Richards (Big Al) was the first-born son of five children to the late Honey Boyce and Evelyn (Maddox) Richards on June 26, 1937, in Orange, New Jersey. On February 25, 2022, he was called home after a short illness.

Big Al as he was affectionately called by friends, (when his sister Barbara was visiting, he took her to meet some of his friends and she called him Allan. He immediately told his friends they were to call him Allan until she left) began his education in the Orange, New Jersey public school system, and later received his GED in the military. Al was in the United States Air Force and served his country for twenty years 1954-1974.

After leaving the military Al received his certificate as a HVAC Technician. A “Jack of All Trades” Al held several jobs through the years including car salesman, bartender, restaurant host, painter and others.

Allan loved being with family and friends, singing karaoke and sometimes giving his siblings nick names. He gave his sister Dianne the nick name of Dinkey. His friends loved to hear him sing at his favorite watering hole “A Touch of Class.”

Allan was a 32-degree Mason and a Shriner. Many thanks go out to the Starks and McGhee families and his former Touch of Class co-workers for their help.

Allan was a free spirit, who loved to live life on his own terms. You never had to wonder what Al was thinking because he had no problem speaking his mind. He will be remembered for his candor and for the way that he would speak the truth, no matter the circumstances.

Allan leaves to cherish his memory; three sisters Barbara Richards, Dianne Richards of South Orange New Jersey, and Honey Beatrice Loyal of Baltimore, Maryland; one brother Charles Richards of Douglasville, Georgia; four cousins Margie Bozeman, Kathryn Richards, Geraldine Warren, all of New Jersey and Clyde Richards of Florida; and a host of nephews, nieces, family, and friends.
On behalf of the Richard’s family siblings, we thank Allan’s Omaha family for the love and support given to him over these many years.

Visitation Thursday 10 – 11 AM with Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday (3/10/22) at Roeder Mortuary. Burial Thursday 2:00 PM at Omaha National Cemetery.

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600

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2/15/1942 – 2/24/2022

Age 80 – Ethel Mae Russell is preceded in death by her father, Arthur Butcher; mother, Lenease Jones; sisters, Velma Swearengen, Margaret Lee Bass, Mary Thompson; brothers, Charles Lee Anderson, John Jones (Desire) and Sam Jones.  She leaves to cherish her precious memories her daughters, Monetta Prince, Annie Russell (David); sons, Arthur Russell, Robert Russell (Christina); sisters, Macie Anderson (Johnnie), Linda Fisher, Roberta Thompson; brothers, Isice Jones (Faye), Johnny, Charles & Rickie Thompson; grandchildren, Tyler Prince, Jr., Taylor Prince, Brandis Kellum, Arthur Dupree, Jr., Keanu Russell, Parriss Russell, Tony, Nina; great grandchildren, Taj, Da’Shawn, Gianna, Kashton, Kali’Rose, Damias, Tobias, Ronin; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Sunday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at mortuary.  Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Monday (3/7/2022) at Mount Calvary Community Church, 5112 Ames Ave, Omaha Nebraska. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery of Omaha, Nebraska.

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