10/17/1958 – 4/4/2021
Age 62 – Preceded in death by his parent, Francis Seagle and Laura Lasell. Survived by a host of family and friends.
Memorial Service: 10:00 AM Friday at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska. Inurnment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel, 4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600 www.RoederMortuary.com
3/26/1946 – 4/6/2021
Gretna – Donna Marie (Boyd) Fleck was born on March 26th, 1946 to Russel and Lillian Boyd in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. She attended District 47 Country School through 8th grade and graduated from High School in in 1964. Following High School she moved from Cedar Rapids to Genoa, Nebraska for a brief period of time before settling in Gretna, Nebraska. She began working at Gretna State Bank, then transferred to Control Data in computer operations. She met the love of her life, Bruce, through family members. Donna and Bruce were married on July 10, 1965 at Resurrection Lutheran church in Gretna. They welcomed beautiful twin boys Timothy and Thomas in 1966, John in 1968, Richard in 1970, Jeannie in 1974, and finally Jennifer in 1977. Donna was so proud of her children and all of their accomplishments. She was very active in the Sarpy County Star Lighters Extension Club where she held many offices. Donna participated as a room mother, cookie chairmen for the Girl Scouts, and was active in the PTO and post prom committees. She could be found on the sidelines cheering on her children with her camera in hand. Her love for husker football was no secret. Not only did she love attending the games but also hosted some of the most memorable tailgates. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends especially her nieces and nephews. She took every opportunity to entertain and was the life of the party. Her pride and joy were granddaughters Zoe, Sophie, Madelyn and Shoshi. She never failed to spoil the girls for birthday’s, holiday’s, or just because. Donna’s front door was always open as were her arms to welcome you. Sunday dinners were a staple every week with fresh baked pies, cookies and cakes. She loved her family fiercely and unconditionally. One could only imagine the reunion Donna must have had at the gates of heaven from the souls that preceded her in death.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents Russel and Lillian Boyd, Brothers John (Wilma) Boyd, Melvin (Mary) Boyd, Alfred Boyd, Arnold (Karen) Boyd, son’s Richard and John Fleck, and daughter Jeanne Fleck.
She is survived by her husband Bruce, sons Tim and Tom, daughter Jennifer (Charles) Cunningham, daughter Cathy Boekstal, granddaughters Zoe, Sophie and Madelynn Cunningham, Shoshi Boekstal, sisters Leona Heft and Vonda Conant ,sister-in-law’s Gwen (Ken) Reier, Deloris Bradley and Bev Boyd, along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday 5 – 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service Saturday (4/10/21) 10:00 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church 153 S. McKenna Ave. Gretna, NE. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family to designated later.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090
www.RoederMortuary.com
Karen Elizabeth (nee Rasmussen) Siefering, 82, of Hereford, AZ, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Hospice House in Omaha, NE.
Karen was born at home in Howard County, NE to Harold and Veola (nee Dethlefs) Rasmussen on June 17, 1938. After graduating from St. Paul High School, St. Paul, NE, in 1956, she attended the Lincoln School of Commerce in Lincoln, NE for two years. While attending school and living in Lincoln she worked at Memorial Stadium, cementing her position as a Cornhusker football fan. Karen then attended Dana College in Blair, NE for two years, after which she was hired by Bell Telephone Company in Omaha in 1961.
In 1962, Karen met Loren Siefering in Omaha. They were married April 28, 1963 in St. Paul, NE and continued to reside in Omaha. In 1968, shortly after the birth of their first child, Sonya, they moved to Clarinda, IA to farm. After two more children, Brian and Kirsten, were born, Loren and Karen moved to a larger house and farm in Villisca, IA in 1976. They lived in Villisca until they retired from farming in 2004. They then moved to Hereford, AZ to enjoy the warm weather and colors of the desert, building their own house with views of the mountains. Loren passed away in 2009 and Karen continued to live in their Hereford house until she became too sick with T-PLL, a rare form of leukemia. Karen had been treated for her cancer in Omaha in 2020, and entered hospice care in 2021 while staying with her daughter, Kirsten, in Gretna.
Karen loved being a mother and was very involved in her children’s activities, especially as troop leaders for both Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and 4-H. She always drove her kids to music lessons, sporting events and sleepovers. She found time for hobbies like oil painting, displaying and selling her paintings at local businesses. Karen loved baking and decorating cakes, producing amazing creations for family birthdays and also custom cakes for sale. She excelled at all things creative and enjoyed reading books. Receiving her admission into the DAR was one of Karen’s proudest moments after doing the research to prove her line. Above all, Karen cherished her grandchildren: Bronte, Rafael and Ivye Beaudoin, Ingrid and Garrett Siefering, and Rowan Stern.
Karen was preceded in death by her husband, Loren, and brother, Alan Rasmussen.
Survivors include her children, daughter Sonya Siefering and her husband Jerreau Beaudoin of Waukegan, IL; son Brian Siefering and his wife Kelly of Livermore, CA; and daughter Kirsten Siefering and her husband Randal Stern of Gretna, NE; six grandchildren; brother Gary Rasmussen and wife Ana; brother Lyle Rasmussen and wife Carol; brother Paul Rasmussen; sister Jean Brown and husband Gordon; sister-in-law Janet (Siefering) Tribolet; sister-in-law Sharon Pedersen; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
The family wishes to thank the Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, VNA Hospice Care, and the Josie Harper Hospice House of Omaha. The family requests memorials be made to the American Heart Association (www2.heart.org), the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center (nufoundation.org) or the Villisca Theater Company, 100 S 5th Ave, Villisca, IA 50864.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090
www.RoederMortuary.com
10/30/1930 – 3/30/2021
Age 90 – Paul is preceded in death by his wife Dorene, parents, and many loving brothers & sisters. Survived by his son, Quintin J. (Terry) Bogard; grandchildren, Nicholas (Alexis) Bogard, Heidi (Aaron) Gilliland; great grandsons, Henry & Thomas Gilliland and a host of other loving family and friends.
Memorial Mass: 10:30 AM Tuesday (4/6/2021) at St. Philip Neri Church, 8200 N. 30th Street Omaha, Nebraska. Inurnment at Calvary Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska. Memorials to St. Philip Neri Church, 8200 N 30th Street, Omaha, NE 68112.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel, 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 – www.RoederMortuary.com
1/5/1925 – 3/27/2021
Age 96
Retired a proud 30-year Navy Veteran. Preceded in death by wife Barbara, sons Mark Green & Douglas Karschner, brothers Grant & Lloyd. Survived by sons Jim (Kathie) Green, Dave and Alan Karschner, brother Clyde. Four grandchildren & 8 great-grandchildren.
Al started Karschner Billiard Supply many years ago, and later changed the name to Alkar Billiard Supply. He loved to play pool and bingo.
Visitation Monday 9:00 – 9:30 AM with Funeral Service 9:30 AM Monday (4/5/21) at Roeder Mortuary. Interment Omaha National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to donor’s choice.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE –
402-332-0090 www.RoederMortuary.com
5/20/1957 – 3/23/2021
Omaha – Survived by husband Roy, children Darrell (Brooke), Kevin, Chad, Heather (Keith) Geise, grandchildren Courtney, Trinity, Roy, Esmond, Samantha, Taylor, William, siblings Bob (Oriett) Snider, Rae Burtis, Marilynn Shanewise, family and friends.
Memorial Service 10:00 AM Friday (4/9/21) at Roeder Mortuary. Service will be live streamed at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Facebook page. Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
February 1, 1938 – March 24, 2021
Preceded in death by his parents Milton and Lois Callon and sister Nancy Leonard. Mike is survived by his son and daughter-in-law Brad and Molly and their daughter, Lily and his daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Ron and their children Ashley, Dane and Emily.
Mike spent the last 5 years of his life at Autumn Pointe Assisted Living in Fort Calhoun. He developed many friendships with the staff and other residents during his time there. We are forever grateful for the care and love he received at Autumn Pointe and ask that any memorial donations be directed to Autumn Pointe Assisted Living.
