Gloria Ann Peterson was born on July 4th, 1927 to Oscar and Eleanor Rosenquist Peterson of rural Kiron, Iowa. She passed away on January 8, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Odebolt High School in 1945 and briefly continued her education at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  She met her husband, Norman, after she moved to Chicago, Illinois. They moved to Sioux City, Iowa in 1956, raised two daughters. She was active member of Augustana Lutheran Church. As empty nesters, Gloria and Norman retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas in 1984. Gloria continued her church involvement as a member of United Lutheran, where she retained her membership.

In 2012, physical challenges brought Gloria to Omaha to be closer to family. The final four years of Gloria’s life were spent at Immanuel Lakeside Lighthouse community. While her physical abilities declined, her wit and humor blossomed.

Gloria was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her daughters, Kristine Peterson (Steven Schmidt), of Havertown, Pennsylvania and Kim Coleman (Paul), of Omaha, Nebraska; grandson, Peter Coleman, of Minneapolis, Minnesota; granddaughter, Sylvia Rakke (Peter), of Madison, Wisconsin.

In keeping with Covid precautions, a private service will be held for the family.

Graveside services will be conducted at Bella Vista Cemetery at later date.

Memorials are directed to The Lighthouse Community Fund.

8/16/1920 – 1/13/2021

Age 100 – She is preceded in death by husband, Ivan “Bud” and son, Ron. Survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, other family and friends.  Visitation: Tuesday from noon – 2:00 PM at mortuary. Immediately following will be a Graveside Service at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 5701 Center St., Omaha NE.

Memorials to McPherson College or St. Paul Methodist Church, 5410 Corby St., Omaha NE 68104.

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

Sandra ‘Sandy’ Kay Jones

May 17, 1942-January 6, 2021

Sandy’s journey began on May 17, 1942 in Bloomington, Illinois. Sandy was homecoming queen her junior year of high school. Sandy fell in love with Melvin Jones, who was from Phoenix, AZ. Sandy and Mel ran off to get married in 1959. They had four beautiful daughters: Debbie, Lorraine, Barbara (Mike), & Casey (Rob). Melvin passed away from cancer 1972 in Phoenix and Sandy moved her daughters to Omaha and found a job at Omaha Steaks where she worked for 20 years.

Later in life, she helped her daughter manage her salon and was a second mom to many stylists. Sandy enjoyed country western dancing and spending time with her beloved family. Sandy was thrilled to have grandchildren Gary Wulff Jr., Matthew Wulff, Sr., Nikki Wulff, Justin Jones, Karisa Ciurej, Tyler Ciurej & Alec Allhijjawi. She was also proud to have five great grandchildren whom she adored as well. Sandy was a hard-working, proud woman whose strong-will and stubbornness helped her accomplish so many things in life. One of her quotes that we’ll leave you with: “The saddest thing in life is death, the happiest is birth. I’ve been blessed with a loving family and I couldn’t ask for more”. Family was absolutely everything to Sandy. Her legacy will live on in all of us. She passed away peacefully in her home on January 6, 2021 in Omaha, NE.

Celebration of Life will be announced later.

August 8, 1943 – January 4, 2021

Sunrise began for Adele Louise Kercheval on August 8, 1943.  She was the second child of Albert and Louise (Bryant) Kercheval of Omaha, Nebraska.  She confessed her love to Christ at an early age.  She was baptized Catholic and attended Notre Dame Academy School in Omaha.  She later attended Omaha Technical High School.

Adele was married to Bobby Harris and from that union they produced Ronald (Ronnie), Bobby Jr, and Stephen.  She also raised her niece, Teri and her granddaughter, Yarden and a host of others.

Adele and her boys moved to Southern California where she proceeded to retain her nursing degree and worked in the medical field.  She worked for various medical services and later retired from Training and Research Foundation Head Start.

Adele loved California life. She loved going shopping.  She really loved living in Pasadena, California.  She attended the annual Rose Bowl Parade on a regular basis.  She, with her children, had a regular ‘spot’ where they sat every year.  “We used to wander around while she saved our spots.” says her oldest son Ronnie.

While living in California, Adele attended all her children and grandchildren’s extra curriculum activities. Traveling was also a major part of Adele’s life. She traveled all over California.  She also traveled all along the West Coast as well as Texas, Louisiana, Las Vegas and regular trips back home to Omaha.

Adele was a major member of the ‘Bryant-Fisher Dozens of Cousins’ family reunion organization.

She returned to Omaha to help take care of her parents.  After moving back, she was very active with her Omaha ‘girlfriends’.  They would meet regularly to play Pokeno or go to the movies or just sit and talk.  She was also an active member of the Omaha branch of the ‘Red Hatters Society’.  Adele was also an active member of several book clubs as well as sewing bees where she made amazing homemade quilts.  She attended Omaha Jazz on the Green for many many years with family and friends.

Adele maintained a close relationship with her family.  She reached out to everyone as much as possible.  Even with many of her grandchildren living in California, they knew ‘Granny’ was only a phone call (or plane ride) away.

A special thanks to her ’sister-cousin’, Frances Kercheval.  Frances held a special spot in Adele’s heart.  Their friendship and love will always be cherished.

She kept close contact with life-long friends such as Shirley, Ester, Judy, Carolyn, Thedra and many many more.  Adele lived her life as a ‘special friend’ to everyone.

Adele is proceeded in death by her parents Albert and Louise Kercheval, KaTrina Kercheval (granddaughter), Stephen Harris (grandson), LaDon Griffin (grandson) and sister-in-law Margaret Kercheval.

She leaves behind the following loved ones:  Siblings:  Albert Kercheval Jr. of California, Annette (John) Fantroy, Connie Kercheval, and Richard Kercheval, Sr. of Omaha.   Children:  Ronnie Kercheval, Bobby Harris, Jr., Stephen Harris, Teri Kercheval-Griffin and Yarden Harris.   Grandchildren:  Richard Harris, Bobby Harris III, Justin Harris, Dalonna Harris, Kristina Kercheval, Roni Kercheval, RonDele, Shanice, Kayonia and 20+ Great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

And to all the other love ones and friends she was blessed enough to meet throughout her long life, may she continue to be a positive beacon of Love, Laughter and Light   – Thank You.

Memorial Service: Saturday (1/16/2021) 1:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th St Chapel. Visitation will be one hour prior from Noon- 1:00 PM.

Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N 108th St., Omaha NE 68164 (402) 496-9000   www.RoederMortuary.com

Jumeez James Sherman “Meme”

Jumeez was born on December 21, 1998 in Omaha, Nebraska.  On Sunday January 3, 2021, his final moments were spent with his parents by his side.

He graduated from Omaha North High School in 2017.  At a young age Jumeez found interests in sports playing for the Bengals little league football for three years.  He then continued his athletic journey and played basketball for Unity Stars for two years.  He was always at the top of his game and was never afraid of a challenge.  In a world of darkness and hate Jumeez managed to be the light for so many people in a short period of time.  Those who knew him are left with memories full of big smiles, dimples and laughter.  2020 brought the hustle and grown man mentality out of Jumeez and it showed.  He had plans of starting his own clothing line all the while building the foundation for his future.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother’s; Raydella Sherman, Edna Madlock                  and Janice Baker.

He is survived by his Mother; Yvette Sherman, Father; James Bell, God-Mother; Ja’Cara Baker, Siblings; Davonta Wright-Sherman, Dae’Shawn Sherman, Daveyon Sherman, Lae’Loni Sherman, Dalon Sherman and God-Sister; Trillionaire Baker, and a host of many Aunt’s, Uncle’s, Cousin’s, Niece’s, & Nephew’s.

Visitation: Monday, January 11^th from 11:00 to 1:00pm with Funeral Services at 1:00 pm,

Fort Street Church of Christ, 5922 Fort St., Omaha, NE 68104

Interment: Forest Lawn Cemetery