William H. “Bill” Jackson, Jr.

William H. “Bill” Jackson, Jr. was preceded in death by his father, William H Jackson, Sr. and mother, Mary Ann Jackson McGill. He is survived by his wife of thirty years, Lisa Jackson, and son Reilly. He is also survived by sister, Nancy Jackson, brothers in law Dennis Henson(Kathy), David Henson(Kimberly), Michael Henson, and Charles Henson(Megan), Sungwon and Sungha Park, and a number of family and friends.

Bill attended Creighton Prep High School,  Creighton University, and UNO.

Bill spent thirty two years in law enforcement, his first seven as a member of the Nebraska State Patrol, and next serving twenty five years as a member of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, where he retired as a lieutenant.

Bill loved his family, friends, and to entertain, especially when he was the cook. He enjoyed music, motorcycling, and old sci-fi pictures, especially the bad ones.  He was a history buff, football fan, and always had a story to tell- usually to make those around him laugh. He will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family for  continuing education or to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Visitation will be Monday July 25th from 6 to 8 p.m. at Roeder Mortuary on 2727 N 108th.

Funeral service will be Tuesday July 26th at 11 a.m. at Roeder Mortuary.

Clara P. Brown

Sunrise 11/9/1937 – Sunset 7/15/2022

Omaha – Survived by children Quincy L. Brown III, Deann Brown, Denise Shavers, 13 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, sister Cynthia Simpson, nieces, nephews and other family.

 

Visitation Thursday 5 – 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service 11:00 AM   Friday (7/22/2022) at St. John’s A.M.E. Church  2402 N. 22nd Street  Omaha, Nebraska 68110, Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, Nebraska

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

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

www.RoederMortuary.com

Kenneth Nelson Thompson

8/30/1951 – 7/13/2022

 

Proceeded in death by: parents Ernest and Willie; brothers George and Jimmie; and sister Glenda.

He is survived by daughter Donna; sister Linda, cousin Charlie House; grandchildren: Kenneth Payton and Kevin and Kalvin Gray; nieces Angel Ford and Chantell Thompson; nephews William, George and Ernest Thompson and Michael Cribbs; and many loving family and friends.

 

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

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

Jesse L. Johnson

6/9/1928 – 7/10/2022

Age 94 – Preceded in death by wife, Lerlean Johnson; parents, Samuel & Verna Johnson;  sons, Carl Clemons, Louis Johnson; grandson, Jabulani N’Namdi; granddaughter, Tiffany Jordan; great grandson, Ty-Coreous Jordan and daughter-in-law, Francis Jordan. Survived by children, Ray Lee Jordan, A’Jamal Byndon (Victoria), Kamau N’Namdi (Ida), Angela Jackson, Verna Johnson, Kevin Johnson, Lerlean Johnson, Irene Harris (Donald), Jesse Johnson, Jr., Charlotte Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Rosalie Johnson, Lyndon Johnson; a host of loving grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family and friends.

Visitation: Sunday 3 – 5 PM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel. Funeral Service: Monday 10:00 AM (7/18/2022) at Antioch Church Of God In Christ, 3654 Miami St, 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

Mildred J. Torrence

7/13/1938 – 7/9/2022

Age 83 – Preceded in death by parents, Ammie & Ambrose Harris; daughter, Loretta J. Holmes; brother, Joe Nathan, Johnnie, Roy, Jessie, Ambrose and Albert Harris; sister, Ruby  Harris, Ruth Conway and Betty Jackson.  Survived by sons, Rickey and Ronwick “Biggie” Holmes (Tracy Erwin); daughters, LaJuanta “Diann” Holmes-King and LaShawn Salery (Darryl) of Lexington, KY; granddaughters, LaTricia Holmes, LaTonya Holmes and LaIvonna King;  great grandchildren, Ravyn Helm, LaRiah Holmes and a host of other loving family and friends.

 Services will be held on Thursday (7/14/2022) at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Avenue, Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation from 10-11 AM with Funeral Service at 11 AM. Interment at Mount Hope Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska.

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

Jacobsen, Joyce A.

September 5, 1933 – July 7, 2022

Preceded in death by parents Arthur and Ruby Peterson and granddaughter Alexandra Rutherford. Survived by husband Lawrence “Mert”, children, Steve (Jan) Jacobsen, Bob Jacobsen, Sandy Sieler (Mike), 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, brothers Lee (Sharon) Peterson, Larry (Kathleen) Peterson, sisters-in-law Lois Ringo, Doris Norgard, Gertrude Johansen, extended family and friends.

Visitation 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday (7/12/2022) at Northwest Hills Church, 9334 Fort St.

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Wednesday (7/13/2022) at Northwest Hills Church.

Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Northwest Hills Church.

Curtis L. Jordan

Jordan, Curtis Lynn 58 years

November 8, 1963-July 5, 2022 

Survived by mother Rachel Skeahan, father Rick Jordan, sisters Lisa Anderson (John) Kim Aksamit (Mike), stepbrother Brian Skeahan, nieces and nephew, Alissa, John Jr., Jordan and Kaysen. 

Born in Deshler Ne, Curt was raised in Omaha NE.  where he graduated from Millard North High School in 1982.  During Curt’s working career he worked for Baker’s Supermarket and Seldin Property Management.  Curt was involved in the Millard Legion Post 374 for many years.  There he served as Squadron Commander (2008-2010) and helped raise money for Honor flights to take WWII Veterans to Washington D.C.  He also served in the Color Guard and proudly displayed the US Flag at many events around Omaha.  Cooking was his passion so he used his skills at the Legion for many events.  Curt moved to Nelson Ne. in 2018 and soon was elected to the Nelson City Council to get involved and help his community.   

Curt was a valued son and brother.  He loved the USA and could hold many a discussion on politics and current events.  He also enjoyed fishing, golfing, his favorite band Pink Floyd and his beloved dog Max.  What will be missed most is Curt’s genuine kindness for others, his dry sense of humor and his straight forwardness.  He will be missed by all his family and friends and all the medical staff who took care of him during his time battling diabetes.

“Death leaves a heartache only Christ can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.”  

Preceded in death by stepfather Donald Skeahan, Grandparents Herman and Rosaline Hespen, Harold and Vivian Jordan, Edward and Natalie Skeahan and stepbrother Brent Skeahan, and Curt’s dog Max. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Curt’s name to: 

Millard Legion Post 374

13913 S. Plaza, Omaha NE 68137   OR 

The American Diabetes Association at

www.diabetes.org  Donate in Memory of Curt

 

Visitation Monday 4:30 – 6:00 PM with Memorial  Service 6:00 PM   Monday (7/18/22)  at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street  Omaha, Nebraska 68164

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

Marilyn J. Hoffman

10/10/1944 – 7/10/2022

Omaha – Funeral services for Marilyn J. Hoffman will be held at 10:30 am, on Friday, July 15th at St. Patrick Catholic Church, located at 508 W. Angus Street in Gretna, Nebraska, with burial at a later date at the Omaha National Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-6:30 with a prayer service starting at 6:30 at St. Patrick Church on Thursday, July 14th.

Marilyn Jean Hoffman, daughter of Donald Pittack and Lois Ries, was born on October 10, 1944 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Marilyn attended school in Plainview, Nebraska graduating with the class of 1962. Marilyn then attended The Norfolk Junior College and graduated with an associate degree in business administration. She worked at Continental Grain Company in Omaha before moving back to Northeast Nebraska to marry Dennis Hoffman on August 31, 1968 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Osmond, NE, where they lived on the farm for almost 40 years. Marilyn worked at The Osmond General Hospital in the medical records department until the birth of their daughter. She then had many, many fun-filled years providing daycare for many, many children in the Osmond area until she decided to babysit her own grandchildren in 2006, when she and Denny moved to Gretna, Nebraska to be close to their children and grandchildren.

Marilyn was a loving wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister and friend, a caregiver to all. When she wasn’t cooking, she could be found reading, spending time outside, playing cards, dancing to country music with her family, walking, making trips to Starbucks with her granddaughters, attending her grandchildren’s events, and “shopping.”

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Dennis, daughter Lisa Jones of Elkhorn, Nebraska, sons Brian (Nicole) Hoffman of Elmwood, Nebraska and Andrew Hoffman of Clermont, Florida. Grandchildren, Darian, Christian, Bentleigh, Natalie, William, Madelyn and Brayden. Sisters Diane Janssen, Jan (Steve) Peck, Shelly Workman and brother Mike (Cindy) Pittack.

Marilyn was proceeded in death by her parents, brother Gary Pittack and brother-in-law Daryl Janssen.

Visitation Thursday 5:00 – 6:30 PM with Vigil Service 6:30 PM at church. Funeral Service 10:30 AM Friday (7/15/22) at St. Patrick Catholic Church 508 Angus St.    Gretna. Interment Omaha National Cemetery.  Memorials to the family to be determined later

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com

 

Mary Schelhaas

Mary Schelhaas (Steenstra) was born to Floyd and Mary Steenstra April 14, 1958, in Pipestone, Minnesota. She was the third of five siblings (Mike, Charlie, Lori and Loren) and grew up in rural Holland, Minnesota. Mary attended Ruthton, Minnesota, High School and graduated in 1976. Mary married Arly Schelhaas July 30, 1976, in Edgerton, Minnesota, where they raised two children, Chase and Shaina, and made their home in Edgerton for over 40 years.

She was our wife, our mom, our grandma, our encourager, our Naturopath, our business partner, our life of every party, who by her words and actions showed us how to be true followers of Jesus. Mary was constantly praying for us and has always ALWAYS seen the best in each one of us.

Mary loved her grandchildren with every ounce of her being and was in the room for every one of their births. It is incredibly difficult to think of them growing up without her here.

Mary was best known for her infectious laugh and smile that lit up a room. She loved going on trips and staying up all night laughing, giggling and loving life. As everyone else would be getting tired and sleepy, she would keep the questions and conversation going as she never got tired and wanted to keep the good times rolling all night. Mary cherished her family vacations, especially those on the beach in Florida. We know that she would encourage each of you to slow down and make unforgettable memories with your loved ones. Also, take time to listen to what the Lord is saying and let Him guide your path.

Mary made friends wherever she went, truly making the most out of every moment. Whether standing in line for a conference or event, or in the grocery store, she had an amazing gift to connect to people.

Mary continued her education all of her life, mastering spiritual, physical and emotional healing for others. Every day she lived to help her family, friends and clients. She was a great listener, and only offered advice if you asked for it. Mary attended countless trainings and conferences to continue her learning journey and lived every moment to the fullest. Mary’s institutional education culminated with her Doctor of Naturopathy August 14, 2020. She continued to use every extra minute reading books, researching, listening to podcasts and watching videos to become more knowledgeable every day.

Mary had a tremendous gift for healing others, and she helped so many people on their wellness journey (spiritual, physical, and emotional). We researched endlessly and found doctors all over the nation to help these last three months; however, we never truly found someone who was as gifted in so many areas as she was. Mary had many gifts, but we remember her for always encouraging us, no matter how gloomy the situation. She always had a tremendous ability to positively lift people up, especially her family and friends. She was also an amazing gift giver. There are many items that each of us hold onto, and as we go about our days, it is amazing to consider how many of the things we truly cherish were gifts from her. Above all, Mary spoke with and battled for the Lord every day.

Mary passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms July 6, 2022, at the age of 64 years surrounded by her family.  Her family is truly heartbroken and at a loss for words. It is hard to really describe how much this incredible woman meant to us. She dedicated her life to God, her family, and transforming the lives of others. We are so thankful for not only our family, but our church family and all the prayers, support and encouragement. We truly do not know where we would be without that support and our faith. Please keep our family in your prayers – we miss her so much.

Many of us had visions and dreams of her complete healing and restoration throughout this journey. We would appreciate if you would share any visions and dreams you may have had during this difficult time.

Mary is survived by her mother, Mary Steenstra, siblings Mike, Charlie (Deb), Lori Curott and Loren (Colleen), her husband, Arly, her children, Chase (Hilary) and Shaina (Anthony) Armstrong, and her six grandchildren, Ariella, Abram, Annalise, Joseph, Gracie, and Elyjah, and many, many other friends and family members.

Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday (7/11/2022) at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St.

Funeral Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday (7/12/2022) at Lord of Hosts Church, 5351 S 139th St.

Interment: 1:00 PM Tuesday (7/12/2022) at Omaha National Cemetery, 14250 Schram Rd.

 

Richard C. “Rick” Barnes