Joan Ives Nelson Age 85 of Omaha passed away July 21, 2020.  She was born August 7, 1934 in Omaha, NE to Duane and Anna May (Ives) Anderson.

Joan graduated from Central High School in 1952.

She married Walter Nelson on April 18, 1954 at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha.

She was a member of the Central High Lunch Bunch and the Pioneers Club.

Joan was preceded in death by her husband; Wally (1993), parents and grandmother; Clara B. Ives and son-in-law; Ralph Diggins.

She is survived by her children; Kathy Jahns (Mark), Janet Diggins, Bob Nelson (Jenny) and Scott Nelson (Buffie), grandchildren; Lauren, Haley, Tyler, Jim, Justin, Noelle, Melody, McKenzie, Brandin, Brady and Savanna, 16-great-grandchildren, sister; Barbara Carpenter, brother; Duane Anderson, Jr. and many family and friends.

Visitation: Noon to 2:00 PM Sunday, July 26^th at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108^th St. Chapel.

Celebration of Life Service: 1:00 PM Monday, July 27^th Kountze Memorial Lutheran, 2650 Farnam St.

Interment: Westlawn/Hillcrest Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, memorials and donation of non-perishable items may be directed to the Kountze Memorial Church Food Pantry.

Per CDC and Kountze Memorial masks and social distancing are required.

11/8/1939 – 7/20/2020

Preceded in death by husband Richard; parents, William & Dorothy Branscombe and sister, Shirley Conkling. Survived by daughters, Christi (Shawn) Hall, Laura (Lane) Leach, Susan (Andy) Robak; grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeremy, Chloe, Anna, Bradley (Ashley), Zach, Josh, Hannah; great grandchildren, Madison, Kinsley; sisters, Linda Dorman, Rosemary Dyck and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. Memorials to the ASPCA.

Private Family Memorial Service: 11:00 AM Monday at Ames Chapel. Service will be live streamed on Facebook live at the Roeder Mortuary Ames Chapel page.

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

5/18/1936 – 7/19/2020

Joyce E Lenon was born May 18^th 1936 in Wahoo Nebraska and passed July 19^th 2020 at the Prairie Meadows Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. Joyce is survived by her son Tim Lenon of Omaha Nebraska, Sister Kathy Nelson of Atlantic Iowa, Sister in Law Lavonne Lenon of Omaha Nebraska, Sister in Law Carol and and Brother in law Andy Svendgard of Fremont Nebraska, Brother in Law Harold Ashworth of Omaha Nebraska, and many nieces, nephews, loving friends and extended family.

Joyce was preceded in death by her Husband Marvin Lenon; Her parents Harry and Elsie Mumm; Mother in Law Elva Hanson (Lenon); Brother in Law Dale Lenon, Brother in Law Gus Lenon Jr; Siblings Willard Mumm and his wife Erica Mumm, Carl Mumm, LeRoy Mumm, Betty Ashworth, Marcie Evans and her husband Gene Evans.

Joyce graduated from Wales High school in Wales Iowa. She fell in love with and married Marvin Lenon and had one adopted son Tim Lenon. She worked at Boys Town in food services for 36 years until her retirement at the age of 80. In her life she had been a member of Nebraska Order of the Eastern Star, worked in support of the Douglas County Democratic Party, and was involved with the Boy Scouts of America as a volunteer earning Wood Badge and visiting Philmont.

Donations in Lieu of flowers should go to the Boy Scouts of America Mid America Chapter, or to the Prairie Meadows Alzheimer’s Special Care Center Activity Fund in Joyce’s name.

Viewing: Thursday 3:00 -7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary – 108th Street Chapel.

Graveside Service: Friday 10:00 AM at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 7909 Mormon Bridge Road.

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

October 9, 1921 – July 17, 2020

Entered into Eternal Peace on July 17, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at her home. Lorraine Verna Zulkoski was the 6th of 9 children born to John B. Zulkoski and Verna Kusek. All were born in their farmhouse in Elyria, NE. Polish was the language spoken in their home. She talked about walking to school for miles unless the weather was bad and then was taken to school by horse and wagon. She moved to Omaha at age 17 with her sister Bernice. After moving to Omaha, she worked at the county hospital as Nurses Aid. When World War II broke out, she went to work at Fairmont making butter designs. While at a singalong she met her future husband Larry Pfeifer. They liked to sing and dance which led to marriage. Larry and Lorraine were married on February 6, 1943. In 1945 they started their family of 7 children. She lived in California from 1977-1987. She had many jobs throughout her life but one of her favorites was demoing food at grocery stores which she did until she was 90, she loved talking to people! Lorraine truly was the queen of crafts. She was known for her beautiful wedding, doll, and birthday cakes, sugar Easter eggs, chocolate chip and sugar cookies, popcorn balls, potato salad, zucchini and banana bread, jelly, butterflies, scrubbers, afghans, and so much more. She loved playing cards with Ron, Jan, Larry Joe, Rick, and Marv (and sometimes Connie) every Monday night since the passing of Larry in 1999. She also enjoyed playing cards with the grandchildren. Lorraine continued to live on her own at her home and drive up until a short time before she passed. Lorraine was so strong for so long. Survived by her 3 daughters, Connie (Dan) Dolan, Jan Redding, and Cindy Andersen; her 4 sons, Ron (Linda), Larry Joe (Caryn), Rick (Phyllis), and Marv (Carl) Pfeifer; her brother Edmund Zulkoski; brother-in-law Gene Novotny; 23 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. Preceded in death by husband Laurence Pfeifer; mother; father; three sisters; and 4 brothers. We’re sure going to miss our Butterfly Lady. Love you! In lieu of flowers please send memorials to St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Ave Omaha, NE 68134; or the Ponca Hills Volunteer Fire Department 12919 Ponca Road Omaha, NE 68112. Due to Covid 19, Private Service will be Tuesday July 21. A Memorial Service to be held at a later date.