9/16/1968 – 8/2/2020

Omaha – Kirk Lane Pulliam was born September 16, 1968, the youngest of Oscar and Muriel Pulliam’s six children. He grew up playing football and running track. He always made it home before the streetlights came on.
He continued football and track at Omaha Burke High School where he graduated in 1987. Three years later he joined the United States Marine Corps, which took him all over the world and he loved it. As an assault rifleman, his battalion was the first to enter Kuwait after Iraq’s invasion in 1990. He went from ship to land using an amtrac. Sick from the fumes, he entered to find snipers firing at him. Pulliam was ready to fire his rocket launcher, then his commander called it off. Kirk was honorably discharged from the Marines in 1994 and moved to Sioux City, Iowa then Yakima, Washington where his high school sweetheart and wife lived. Kirk married Cindy Andrew spontaneously on October 18, 1990 before he left for war.
In 1996, the couple moved back to Omaha. Kirk held various jobs before he landed at the IBEW Local 22 electrical union in 2009. Kirk loved to tell people he installed all the cameras at the Ameritrade Baseball stadium. He also provided phone, internet, etc. to several other well-known places throughout Omaha and most recently was working on the large Children’s Hospital addition.
At 34 years old, Kirk became a father to Alexa Pulliam. She was his pride and joy and helped with everything. He always wanted a family. A year and a half later Andrew was born, followed by Kirk Jr in 2007. Kirk was an excellent father, putting the kids on a routine right away. A routine that is followed to this day. He coached the boy’s baseball team and encouraged Kirk Jr to get his black belt taking him to class several times a week. Earlier, he worked immensely with Cindy as they taught Andrew how to talk. They succeeded.
Kirk always put his family first. He was an extremely hard worker who was always there to lend a hand. His positive attitude radiated throughout a room. He loved to laugh and joke around. It was very rare to see him in a bad mood. Kirk believed Jesus Christ was his savior and shared his Christian values often. He attended Keystone Bible Chapel just about every Sunday with his family. Words cannot describe how much he will be missed, but he will always be with us. His spirit is strong and thrives in his family.

Survived by wife Cindy, children Alexa, Andrew, Kirk Jr., parents Oscar & Muriel Pulliam, siblings Joi King (Willie), Jana Sledge (Ricky), Sabrina Pulliam (Beverly), David Pulliam, loving family & friends.

Visitation Friday (8/7/20)  4:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Saturday 10:30 AM at Keystone Bible Chapel 7840 Maple Street Omaha, NE.  Interment Omaha National Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers Memorials to the family for the children.

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

Gloria Ann Tietjen was born on 11/11/1939 to Theodore O. and Lily Schleifer Tietjen, the 3rd of three children, on the family farm. She was raised in Thayer county and attended the Cracker Box one room schoolhouse and then Chester High School, graduating in 1957. Her parents were strong German Lutherans and she was raised accordingly. She furthered her schooling at UNL earning her teaching degree in 1961.
She met the love of her life at a dance in Bruning, Nebraska, Rick Mason, and they married on July 21,1962 at St. Paul’s Lutheran church in rural Thayer County. To this union were born 3 children, Beth Ann, Angela June, and Thomas Richard.
She began her teaching career in Omaha and taught at Western Hills elementary for one year, then started at Gretna Public Schools in 1962. She taught 3rd and 4th grade off and on for 30 years, taking a few years off to raise the kids after Tom was born. She was involved in coaching girls track and girls volleyball early in her career. She also began the annual track and field day which was the highlight of many of the elementary students’ year. She loved teaching as it was her true calling.
She and Rick did almost everything together including many years of bowling, softball, volleyball, bridge, golf (including 2 holes in one) and loved attending their children’s and grand children’s events. They also enjoyed gambling at Ameristar regularly. Gloria even won a Mercedes Benz in 2015. She always had the luck.
Unfortunately, that luck ran out in 2019 when she was diagnosed with ALS. She passed peacefully with family surrounding her on 7/30/2020. We are so blessed to have had Gloria as our wife and mother. She was our rock and our role model.
She was preceded in death by her parents Theodore and Lily Tietjen, and sister Gladys Tietjen.

Survivors include husband, Rick of 58 years, daughters Dr. Beth (Dana) Ernst of Kearney, Angie (Jeff) Templeton of Omaha, and son Tom (Jenni) Mason of Gretna, grandchildren Michael and Megan Ernst of Kearney, Zachary and Jessica Templeton of Omaha, and Caden, Quinn, Josie, and Halle Mason of Gretna, brother Ted (Louise) Tietjen of Grant, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation Monday August 3rd 5 – 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service Tuesday August 4th 10:30 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church 153 S. McKenna Ave. Gretna. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to Resurrection Lutheran Church or ALS Foundation of the Heartland.

Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090
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3/18/1934 – 7/28/2020

Age 86 – Preceded in death by husband, Edward; parents, Herman & Malinda Bohlmeyer and brothers, Delmar and Ronald Bohlmeyer.    Survived by children, Donald (Eileen) Liska, Daniel (Patricia) Liska, Vicki (Mike) Linafelter; 10 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; brothers, Eldon & Vernon (Sandy) Bohlmeyer and a host of other loving family and friends.

Visitation: 3:00 – 5:00 Sunday at mortuary.

Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Monday at River of Life Lutheran Church, 5151 NW Radial Hwy, Omaha, Nebraska.

Graveside Service: Tuesday 11:00 AM at St. Clair Township Cemetery in Ute, IA.

Memorials to the family.

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

Helen Goings, 84 years, passed away on July 10, 2020 in Omaha, NE.  She is survived by 9 sisters and brothers, 8 children, 28 grandchildren, 51 great grandchildren and 4 great, great grandchildren.

Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 PM Sunday, July 26th at the Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE.  Funeral Services: Noon Monday, July 27^th also at the mortuary.

Interment: Evergreen Memorial Park at 2300 South 78th St.

Flowers and donations may be sent to 7921 Hascall Street, Omaha, NE.

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