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Jane Peters from Council Bluffs forwarded Karen’e passing to Edie Riester and Edie notified us of Karen’s passing. At this time we don’t know when Karen retired. We think she retired when she had twenty five years of service after 1995.
Karen Ann Prince
November 11, 1945 – December 26, 2019
Karen Ann Prince, age 74, of Council Bluffs, passed away December 26, 2019 at her home.
Karen was born November 11, 1945 in West Islip, New York to the late Milford and Gertrude (Manning) Cooper. She graduated from West Islip High School and proudly served her country in the U. S. Air Force from 1964 – 1966. Karen married Gerald Prince and to this union two children were born, Cheryl and Steve. Karen retired from AT&T in 1996 after 28 years of service. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and ASPCA.
Karen is survived by her children, Steve Prince of Council Bluffs, Cheryl Ellerbeck of Washington, North Carolina; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; sister, Linda (Kenny) Driscoll of Andover, Ohio; former husband, Jerry Prince of Council Bluffs; nieces and nephews. MEMORIAL VISITATION, Thursday 2 January 2020.
Cutler-O’Neill Meyer-Woodring Funeral Home & Crematory
545 Willow Avenue
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Military rites will be tendered by the Kanesville Honor Guard at 3:00 p.m.
Bill Miller notified us of the passing of Richard “Dick” Barton. Dick worked in the cable plant and retired from the Omaha Works on 6/6/1996 with 37 years of service .
Richard A. “Dick” Barton
September 16, 1933 – December 25, 2019
Age 86
Richard A. “Dick” Barton, 86, of Fremont, NE, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at his home in Fremont.
Dick was born September 16, 1933 in Omaha, NE, to Roy and Lucille (Groene) Barton. He graduated from Fremont High School and married Margaret “Muzzy” Matous on February 22, 1955 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Prague, NE.
Dick was employed by Western Electric for many years and worked at Daubert Construction Company. He also worked at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Fremont and Methodist Fremont Health.
Some of Dicks favorite hobbies included bowling, dancing, painting and walking. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fremont, and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles 200 in Fremont. Dick donated blood for numerous years.
Dick is survived by his sons, Randy (Deb) Barton of Lincoln, NE, Tom (Deb Baker) Barton of Surprise, AZ, and Dave (Peggy) Barton of Fremont; daughter, Virginia “Ginny” (Pete) Giebelhaus of Gretna, NE; brother, Bob (Kay) Barton of Fremont; 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Dick was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Muzzy; and daughter in law, Lisa Barton.
Memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Monday, December 30, 2019, at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with Chaplain Scott Jensen officiating. Family receiving friends one hour prior to the service Monday at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Fremont.
Memorials may be directed to Methodist Fremont Health or to the family.. www.mosermemorialchapels.com/obituary/richard-dick-barton
Moser Memorial Chapel
2170 N. Somers Ave.
Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490
Steve Odell, Linda Nutting and Edie Riester notified us of the passing of Dan Buelt. Dan was the president of Local 1974 retiring with 32 years of service when they closed the Omaha Works in July 2011.
Daniel J.Buelt
November 14, 1955 – December 25, 2019
Age 64
Dan passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Josie Harper Hospice House, Wednesday Dec. 25, 2019. He had been bravely battling cancer before succumbing Christmas day. Born Nov. 14, 1955 in Carroll, IA to John L. and Mary Ann (Stickrod) Buelt. Graduated Omaha Benson High. He worked 32 years in the Old Bell Telephone System, AT&T and Lucent/Avaya. Most of those years he proudly served as a union officer for C.W.A. Local 744 and I.B.E.W. Local 1974. Preceded in death by his parents. Survived by brothers, Thomas, R. William, John and Joseph; five nephews, three nieces, as well as five great-grandnieces and nephews. Dan loved riding his Harley, woodworking and spending time with family and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, 6pm, at Roeder Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Visiting Nurses Association, 12565 W Center Rd. #100, Omaha, NE 68144. www.RoederMortuary.com
ROEDER MORTUARY, INC.
108TH STREET CHAPEL
2727 N 108th St.,
Omaha, NE 402-496-9000
A friend notified us of the passing of Richard “Dick” J. Gartigas. Dick was a piece part inspector for light machining in Bldg 30. Dick retired in the late 1980’s and we don’t have his length of service or retirement date listed for Omaha Works.
Richard J. Gartigas
Age 81
Gartigas, Richard J. February 11, 1938 – December 10, 2019 Preceded in death by parents; and sister, Irene Gartigas. Survived by sisters: Wanda Wolczak, Marija Radziunas, Elena Mickus, and Hedy Gartigas; nieces and nephews. VISITATION begins Sunday 2pm, with WAKE SERVICE at 3pm, all at the Mortuary. FUNERAL: Monday 10am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Interment: St. John’s Cemetery. KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” Street
Omaha, NE
(402) 731-1234 |
A friend notified us of the passing of Bessie Mae Janousek from a post on Facebook. Bessie retired from the Omaha Works on 8-31-2001 with 29 years of service.
Bessie Mae Janousek
February 17, 1938 – December 7, 2019
Janousek, Bessie M. Age 81 Of Gretna, NE. Preceded in death by daughter, Joann Mersnick. Survived by her sons, Joe (Marta) Janousek of Fremont and George (Dolly) Abrams of LaVista, NE; daughters, Arlene (Rudy) Delgado of Omaha; Sue (Jerry) Rossow of Yutan; Carol (Tim) Cannady of Olathe, KS; Denise Janousek of Omaha; 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; brothers, Harry Kohout of Belle Plain, MN; and Roman Kohout of Prior Lake, MN; sisters, Irene Jasmer of New Prague, MN; and Ellen Hennen of Shakopee, MN. VISITATION: Wednesday, 2-8pm; FUNERAL: Thursday, 10am, Brookside Church (3434 N. 204th St. Elkhorn). Interment: Prospect Hill Cemetery. Memorials to Lydia House. Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com
Reichmuth Funeral Home
21901 West Maple
Elkhorn, NE
(402) 289-222
Ethel Mickel notified us of the passing of Wanda Stewart. We don’t have a retirement date for Wanda. Her obituary said that she had 30 plus year at the Omaha Works. We didn’t receive any notices of the passing of former associates during the Commscope ownership of the Omaha Works.
Wanda Stewart
Wanda Steward was born on June 1, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska, unto the union of Daniel and Ruth Steward. She departed this life on November 27, 2019 at Creighton University Medical Center – Bergan Mercy. She was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers Edwin and Sargent First Class Duane Joe Steward and sister Charlotte Geneva Steward Kennedy. She was educated at Kellom Elementary School formally called Paul Street School, then onto Omaha Technical High School where she graduated in 1967. Wanda was employed for 30 plus years at Western Electric, which became Lucent Technologies before her retirement.
Retirement for Wanda was an opportunity to master some of her favorite hobbies. Those hobbies included sewing, crocheting, silk flower arranging, indoor and outdoor gardening and price shopping for anything she needed to achieve her hobbies.
A hobby she excelled at the most was project management. She joyfully utilized her skill in this area to serve her community, and to markedly increase the happiness of friends and family alike in an unsung manner. She spent a great deal of her time planning and organizing weddings, special events for her beloved church, social events for personal friends and assisting whenever and wherever these skills could be shared. Family and friends enjoyed many well-organized holidays and gatherings, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, birthdays etc., for which there was always a flow of delicious cuisine, fun, joy and happiness. Ultimately, her intent was always to maintain that long lasting good old fashion family bond or kinship.
Wanda loved a challenge of engaging in intellectual discourses with others to purposefully learn and explore varieties of subject matters of interest to satisfy her insatiable curiosity. She was a ferocious reader of – books of all genres, spanning the range of the classics to modern history, etc., which gave fuel to many of the discussions she respectfully
had with everyone. This any family member can attest to, as she so subtlety carried over wide range of understanding during many board games played during the holidays and summertime card parties.
She accepted Christ as her lord and savior at a young age and spent many hours at her home church, The Church of The Living God.
Wanda leaves to cherish her sisters Gwendolyn and Andrea Lee Steward, significant other Henry Redd. Also, nieces Paulette Kennedy, Paula Kennedy Mends-Cole (Alex), Wanda Kennedy, and Angela Kennedy; nephews, Darrel Steward (Janice), Wayne Kennedy (Gabrielle), Corey Steward, Donatello Kennedy and a host of nieces, nephews, godsons and other relatives.
Visitation: Monday, December 9, 2019 3-6 p.m., Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Avenue.
Services: Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Church of The Living God, 2029 Binney St.
Interment: Graceland Park Cemetery
Roeder Mortuaries, Inc.
Ames Chapel
4932 Ames Avenue
Omaha, NE 68104
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Phyllis D Connolly. Phyllis retired from the Omaha Works on 2/8/1990.
Phyllis D. Connolly
9/8/1924 – 12/4/2019
Age 95
Phyllis D. Connolly, of Lincoln, NE, passed away on Wednesday December 4, 2019. Phyllis was born September 8, 1924. GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, December 9, 2019, at 11am at Lincoln Memorial Park and Cemetery, 6700 South 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512. Family and friends will be meeting at gate 2 before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Capital Humane Society of Lincoln.
LINCOLN MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME
6800 S. 14th
St., Lincoln, NE | (402) 423-1515 | www.lincolnfh.com
Gene Bielenberg and Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Walter “Wally” Lee Moberg Sr. Wally retired from the Omaha Works on 5/28/1992 with 33 years of service..
Walter Lee Moberg Sr.
December 23, 1934 – November 27, 2019
Walter Lee Moberg Sr., age 84, of Papillion, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 27, 2019. Walter was born December 23, 1934 to Ralph and Ethel Moberg. Walter is survived by his two loving sons, Walter Moberg, Ron Moberg; granddaughters, Ashley Bergmann, Amanda Moberg; great-grandchildren, Londyn, Skylar, Jaxon and Charlotte Bergmann; brother, Don (Marcia) Moberg. Private services will be held. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com for the Moberg family.
Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home & Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park
5701 Center St,
Omaha, NE
Dan Lindblad notified us of the passing of Ollie Alphonso Thomas. Ollie retired from the Omaha Works on 2/9/2000 with 32 years of service..
Ollie Thomas
January 8, 1935 – November 22, 2019
Ollie Alphonso Thomas, age 84, went to be with the lord on November 22, 2019.
He was born on January 8, 1935 to the late Willie and Essie (Slappy) Demons in Jacksonville, Florida. His best years were spent working at Lucent Technologies for 32 years and playing tennis.
In addition to his parents, Ollie was preceded by 7 brothers, Benny, Willie, Dock, Corinthian, Calvin, Luther and Rome; 2 sisters, Louise and Eunice. He is survived by his companion, Bonnie Shilling, brother, Eddie; 5 sisters, Dorothy, Shirley, Sandra, Betty and Ethel; many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. on November 30, 2019 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home & Crematory
1221 North 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501-0143
Hank Maass notifed us of the passing of Robert “Bob” H. Svendsen. Hank told me that Bob was a fork truck mechanic in the 50 building. Bob retired from the Omaha Works on 12-2-1983
Late Notice
Robert H. Svendsen
November 18, 1936 – November 12, 2019
Age 82
Svendsen, Robert H. November 18, 1936 – November 12, 2019 Preceded in death by wife, Rose. Survived by sons, Tim ( Suzanne), Jerry (Carrie), Adam (Gina); daughters: Barbara (Robert) Shannon, Susan Gouger, Karen (Dan) Conner, Jeannie (David) Bruck; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. VISITATION begins Friday, 5pm, with a Wake Service at 7pm, at the mortuary. FUNERAL: Saturday, 10am, St. Robert’s catholic Church. Memorials to the family for the charities of their choice.
ww.klsfuneralhome.com
Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Funeral Home Chapel
5108 F Street
Omaha, NE 68117
Dick “Scotty”Scott notified us of the passing of Richard “Rick” Novak. Rick retired from the Omaha Works on 8/31/2001 with 42 years of service.
Richard Steven Novak
May 7, 1940 – November 22, 2019
Preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Julia Novak; sister, Marie Murray; and infant son, Anthony Novak. Survived by wife, Marilyn Novak; three sons: Rick, Rob (Debra), and Jamie (Nicole) Novak; sister, Judy Novak (Scottsdale); five granddaughters: Jordyn Mills, Mallory Novak, Charlotte Novak, Sophie Novak, and Jenna Novak.
Family will receive friends Monday, November 25th from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel followed by a VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Tuesday, November 26th, 10am, Sacred Heart Catholic Church (2207 Wirt St.). Memorials will be directed by the family.
Heafy Hoffman Dworak Cutler
Mortuaries & Creamatory
7805 West Center Road
Omaha, NE 68124
Angie Lorenz Muller posted on the AT&T Facebook page the passing of Jay F. Kohout. Jay started at the Omaha Works on 4-1-1982 and retired from the Works when Commscope closed the plant in the summer of 2011. Jay had 29 years of service when he retired.
Jay F. Kohout
March 19, 1957 – November 15, 2019
Jay F. Kohout, age 62, of Fremont, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019, at Methodist Hospital.
Jay was born March 19, 1957 to Robert and Donna (Maxson) Kohout in Fremont. Jay attended Trinity Lutheran Church and School from K-8th grade, he then graduated from Fremont High School in 1975. Following high school Jay entered into the workforce where he worked for Western Electric in Omaha until their closing in 2011. Jay worked for Home Instead until 2014. Jay most recently worked for Fremont Public Schools as a custodian until his passing.
Jay met and married the love of his life Sandy D. Carman on April 12, 1997. To this union were two children T.J. and Kobe.
Jay was an avid sports fan and sports enthusiast. He especially enjoyed running and biking as well as watching the Lakers, Cardinals and Rams. Jay enjoyed playing basketball and tennis with buddies. Jay also had a love for hunting and fishing and anytime spent with his brother, dad and son Kobe.
Jay and his wife enjoyed trying new restaurants weekly and spending time at the casino.
Jay is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife Sandy, sons T.J. (fiancée Johanna) Micek, Kobe Kohout, sister Charlotte Kohout, brother Bob Kohout, three nephews Josh, Chad and Jacob, niece Mandi, best friends Jeff Meyer and Todd Boysen, as well as many other family and friends.
Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Memorial service will be held Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Dugan Funeral Chapel at 10:30AM. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to memorial service, beginning at 9:30AM.
https://www.duganchapel.com/obituaries/Jay-F-Kohout?obId=8945321#/obituaryInfo
Dugan Funeral Chapel
751 North Lincoln Ave.
Fremont, NE 68025
402-721-2880
Vern Larson notified me of the passing of Sandra B. Fitzgerald living in Edgewater, FL. He was notified by her husband Rod. Sandra retired from the Omaha Works on 8/31/2001 with 26 years of service. Vern received no further information than this
Sandra B. Fitzgerald
Passed on 11/8/2019
10/18/1975 – 8/31/2001
Age 72 years 3 months 13 days
Sandra Fitzgerald passed on November 8th from a battle with pancreatic cancer. There is no service scheduled with a private family inurnment.
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Joseph William Hiykel Sr. Joe retired from the Omaha Works on 1-23-1987.
Joseph William Hiykel Sr.
January 27, 1934 – November 6, 2019
Joseph William Hiykel of Omaha, passed away November 6, 2019. Joe was born January 27, 1934 to Fay Sr. and Marie Hiykel.
Preceded in death by parents Fay and Marie Hiykel, son James Hiykel; brother, Raymond; sisters, Pauline and Alice.
Survived by his wife of 62 years, Ardell Hiykel; children, Joseph (Anna) Hiykel, Jr., John Hiykel, Jeff Hiykel, Kristine (Martin) Ryan; brothers, Fay Jr. and Emil; sisters, Loretta, Kathleen, Patricia, Marie and Virginia; grandchildren, Joseph J., Melissa, Matthew, Sarah, Andrew, Kristine, Kahlil, Martin Jr.; numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation, Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, from 5-7 P.M. with a Vigil Service at 7:00PM at Braman Mortuary (72nd St. Chapel).
Funeral Mass, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 at 10:00AM at St. Bernard Catholic Church (65 & Military Ave).
Interment: Resurrection Cemetery
BRAMAN MORTUARY
72nd St. Chapel
1702 N. 72nd St.,
Omaha, NE 68114 | (402) 391-2171
www.bramanmortuary.com.
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Robert L. Koster. Robert retired from the Omaha Works on 7/27/2000 with 40 years of service.
Robert L. Koster
Koster, Robert L. February 19, 1937 – October 29, 2019 Gretna, NE. Preceded in death by wife, Emelie. Survived by children, Christine Anne (Richard) Hawkins, Martin Leo Koster, and William John (Terri) Koster, 6 grandchildren; siblings, Kenneth (Judy), Dean (Kathy), Madonna Goraczkowski, Yvonne (Sylvan) Klein, Betty Leuck, and Joyce (Marv) Threan; many nieces and nephews. VISITATION: Thursday 5-7pm, with 7pm VIGIL SERVICE, all at St. Patrick Catholic Church. FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday 10am at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 508 Angus St., Gretna. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Memorials to Gretna American Legion or St. Patrick Catholic Church.
ROEDER MORTUARY
Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone Dr.
Gretna, NE
402-332-0090 | RoederMortuary.com
Chester “Chet” Sears notified us of the passing of Jerome Kromer, Jerome retired from the Omaha Works as a electrician in 2000 with 41 years of service.
Jerome Kromer
Kromer, Jerome
January 31, 1941 – October 20, 2019 VISITATION: Thursday, October 24, 2019, from 4-7pm, at Bethany Funeral Home. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Friday, October 25, 2019, at 10am, at Bethany Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Josie Harper Hospice House. www.bethanyfuneralhome.com
BETHANY FUNERAL HOME
82nd & Harrison
La Vista, NE
(402) 593-6100
Jim and Tish Mantich notified us of the passing of Lawrence “Larry” E. Bauer, Larry retired from the Omaha Works in 1989 with 30 years of service.
Lawrence “Larry” E. Bauer
May 14, 1935 – October 20, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” E. Bauer, age 84 of Fremont, died Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Edgewood Vista in Fremont. Larry was born May 14, 1935 in Nodaway, Iowa to Alvin and Minnie (Barker) Bauer.
His family moved to Nebraska, living in Wahoo, Mead and Valley. Larry graduated from Valley High School and worked with his father at the stockyard. after graduation, the family moved to Blair, Nebraska. He worked for Kelly Ryan and studied to be a TV repairman. Larry moved to Cedar Bluffs where he set up shop in a corner of Bibows Hardware Store.
Larry met and married Betty Bennett in 1956. They raised their four children in Cedar Bluffs until moving to Fremont in 1989. Larry worked at Western Electric for 30 years, retiring in 1989. After retirement he and Betty owned and managed apartment properties for the next 30 years.
Larry was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He loved camping and fishing. Larry loved giving all the children rides on his John Deere mower.
He was a 55 year member and past Master of Masonic Lodge No. 15 AF & AM in Fremont and was Past Master in 1964. Former member of the Presbyterian Church in cedar Bluffs, and member of the Elkhorn Valley Sams Camping Club.
Survivors include his wife Betty; son Steven (LouAnn)Bauer all of Fremont; daughters, Cynthia Bauer (Greg Czapla), Omaha, Angela (Tracy) Osborn , Bellevue and Kristy (Lawrence) Bueoy, Fremont; sister, Linda Thanasides, Tampa, FL; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Norman Bauer and sister, Barbara Ellis.
Funeral will be 10 AM., Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Fremont Church of the Nazarene. Visitation with family, Wednesday, October 23rd, 5-8 PM at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue on Thursday 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Burial at Ridge Cemetery, Fremont, Nebraska.
Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Moser Memorial Chapel,
2170 N. Somers Ave.
Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490
Gene Bielenberg notified us of the passing of Louise Marcella Johnson, (Vidmar). Louise retired from the Omaha Works on 3/6/1998 with 37 years of service.
Louise Marcella Johnson, (Vidmar)
Johnson, Louise Marcella (Vidmar) October 27, 1938 – October 5, 2019 She was born in Iowa City, IA and was raised in Atlantic, IA. She worked at Western Electric for 37 years and was a loving mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Lillian Vidmar; husband Vernon Johnson; and infant son Jeffery Turner. Louise is survived by her daughters: Sheryl (Jim) Taylor, Dawn (Donald) Leeper, and Patty Turner; son, Brian (Renea) Turner; and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends. No Services are planned at this time. www.RoederMortuary.com
Roeder Mortuary
108th St. Chapel 2727
North 108th Street
Omaha, NE
(402) 496-9000
Tim O’Connor notified us of the passing of Karen M. Israelson. Karen retired from the Omaha Works on 9/29/2000 with 38 years of service.
Karen M. Israelson
October 24, 1938 – October 12, 2019
Karen Milrae (Jackson) Israelson of Omaha, NE passed away on October 12, 2019 at Brookstone Village at the age of 80.
Karen was born on October 24, 1938 in Upland, NE to Ernest H. and Ruby Marie (Scharff) Jackson. She was baptized in 1939 at the Zion Lutheran Church in Upland, NE.
As a young child the family moved to Riverton, NE. She started school in the first grade at Riverton Public School and graduated in the class of 1956. In 1951, she was asked to model for Willa Cather by Mildred Bennett, the wife of the family’s doctor. Mrs. Bennett was the director for the Willa Cather Foundation on Red Cloud, NE. A photographer from New York came to take the photos. Karen’s photo along the banks of the Thompson Creek in Riverton was published in the March 19, 1951 issue of Life Magazine.
Karen was confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church in the spring of 1952.
After graduation on the summer of 1956, she moved to Hastings, NE to find employment. It was there she met a friend of Saronville, NE who introduced her to her brother, Don W. Israelson, while they were roller skating in Sutton, NE They began dating in 1957 and she moved to Lincoln, NE where he was employed. She found a job there working as a cashier at Rupert’s Drug Store.
On April 26, 1958 she was united into marriage to Don W. Israelson at the Zion Lutheran Church in Red Cloud, NE. They made their home in Lincoln. On January 6, 1959, they welcomed their first child, Michael William. They later welcomed their second child DeeAnn Milrae on June 6, 1961.
In 1965, they were both employed by Western Electric and commuting to the Millard area of Omaha. It was then they decided to build their home there to be closer to work. They made their move from Lincoln to Omaha in April of 1966.
On July 25, 1968 they welcomed their third child, Kimberly Karen. They continued to live and work for the same company which later became AT&T. On April 30, 1989, Don passed away suddenly of congestive heart failure. She continued to work for AT&T until her retirement in 2001 after 30 years of service. She continued to live in their home and do her own house and yard work for as long as she was able.
She was happiest when her family was all together for holidays and get togethers to enjoy a nice meal. She did enjoy traveling as well. The highlight of all her trips was in September 1974 when she traveled to Denmark with her mother to connect with some of her grandmother’s family.
She is preceded in death by her husband Don; parents; and in-laws.
She leaves to mourn her passing her son Michael and wife Connie, daughter DeeAnn Barry and fiancé Randy Ferris, and daughter Kimberly Rydberg; Grandchildren Kristal (Logan Graham) and Cody Rydberg (Katie), Donovan Carr, and Timothy Headley; Great-grandchildren Landon Graham, and Devin Rydberg, all of Omaha; Her sister Kathleen Janssen and husband Gary of Franklin, NE; significant other John Ahlborg and his daughter Crystal Rae (Zachary Health) and their children, Zoe, Jack, and Zane; son Matthew Ahlborg, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Visitation: Tuesday, October 15 from 5-7 pm at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, Oct 16 at 10:30 am at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7706 So 96th St, LaVista NE. www.bramanmortuary.com/obituaries/Karen-M-Israelson?obId=8125366#/obituaryInfo
Interment: Voss Mohr Cemetery
Braman Southwest Chapel
6505 S. 144th St.
Omaha, NE 68137
Phone: (402) 895-3400
Judy Tyler notified us of the passing of her brother Robert F. Berge. Robert retired from the Omaha Works on 5/31/1993 with 36 years of service.
Robert F. Berge
May 4, 1931 – October 9, 2019
Survived by wife, Janice R. Berge; children, Mary Gilmore and Bobbie Jo Berge; sister, Judy Tyler (Jim); four granddaughters; three great-grandchildren.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Monday, October 14th at 9am at Omaha National Cemetery with military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials are suggested to any Veterans’ organization.
Heafey Heafey Hoffman Dwork Cutler
Mortuaries& Creamatiory
7805 West Center Road, Omaha NE 68124
(402) 391-3900
info@heafeyheafey.com
Steve Odell notified us of the passing of Barb Kirchman tonight. Barb retired from the Omaha Works on 1/31/2004 with 39 years of service.
Barbara J. Kirchmann
October 20, 1945 – October 08, 2019
Barbara J. Kirchmann, 73 years, of Fremont, NE passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Funeral service will be 10:30, Saturday, October 12, 2019 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Valley, NE. The Rev. Barbara Oshlo will officiate. Visitation will be Friday, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue on Saturday 1 hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Elkhorn, NE. Memorials may be directed to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or the Dodge County Human Society in Fremont. www.mosermemorialchapels.com/obituary/barbara-kirchmann
Moser Mermorial Chapel Funeral
& Cremation Services Fremont
2170 N Somers Ave.
Fremont, NE 68022
Sandy Viner notified us of the passing of Sally W. (Struz) Farley. Sally worked in the 30 bldg. in the cutter press assemble area and retired from the Omaha Works on 6/12/1989.
Sally W. (Struz) Farley
August 2, 1927 – September 29, 2019
Age 92. Preceded in death by husbands, Bill F. Struz and Arlen F. Farley. Survived by daughters, Joanne Kolar (Frank) and Diane Janiak (Raymond); grandchildren: Randall Czech (Michelle), Eric Kolar (April Mead), Marilyn Wagoner (Greg), Denise Ascherl (Austin), Aaron Janiak (Jesi), Sarah, Kathryn, Stephanie and Emily Janiak; ten great-grandchildren; stepdaughter, Diane Gilman (Charles); step grandsons, Cody and Gregory Gilman; brother, John Wzorek; sisters, Virginia Hardy and Mary Ann Andersen; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 2nd from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, October 3rd at 10am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3122 S. 74th St. Interment, St. John Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Angel Guardians or St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
Heafy Hoffmann Dworak Cutler
Mortuaries & Crematory
7805 West Center Road
Omaha NE 68124
(402) 391-3900
info@heafeyheafey.com
Gerald Volcheck notified us of the passing of George H. Chonis, Sr. this morning. Gene Bielenberg notified us that an updated obituary was posted of George this afternoon. George started work at the Omaha Works in October 1958 and George retired from the Omaha Works in 1993 with 35 years of service.
George Harry Chonis, Sr.
Preceded in death by wife Merle; son, George; parents, Harry and Josephine Chonis; brother, Don; sister, Mary Lou. Survived by children, Lorie Ritnour, David Chonis (Colette) Scott Chonis; grandchildren, Shane, Chad, Billy, Taylor, Gary, Mason, Ericka, Cory, Cassie, Jacob, Nicole; great grandchildren, Mariah, Molly, Jadon, Vinny, Tony; and brother, Robert Chonis (LuAnn). George Sr. graduated from South High School in 1952 and retired from Western Electric and later AT&T in 1993 with 35 years of service as an Electrician.
VISITATION Thursday Oct. 3, from 6-8pm at Kahler Dolce Mortuary. In George’s honor wear your Husker attire. Private Inurnment.
KAHLER DOLCE MORTUARY
441 N. Washington St.
Papillion, NE
402-339-3232 www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com
Steve Miller notified us of the passing of Robert E. “Bob” Pierson. Bob retired from the Omaha Works on 4/1/1983
Robert E. “Bob” Pierson
May 10, 1920 – September 21, 2019
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 69 years, Virginia. Survived by sister, Ruth Rakosnik; sons, Doug (Suzi) and Dave (Cathy); grandchildren, Nick (Laura), Emily Patel (Sachit); step grandsons, Ty Kucera (Yuri) and Dru Kucera; seven great-grandchildren.
Bob was a World War II veteran and retired as a Major USAR. He was also a longtime employee of Western Electric. Many thanks to the staff at The Lighthouse and St. Croix Hospice who assisted Bob during the last months of his life.
Memorials in Bob’s name are suggested to Omaha’s Presbyterian Church of the Cross or to the Nebraska Humane Society. Private family interment with military honors at Omaha National Cemetery.
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler Mortuaries & Crematory
7805 West Center Road,
Omaha NE 68124
(402) 391-3900
info@heafeyheafey.com
Ernie Wesolowskis notified us of the passing of Martin Thomas Homes. Martin retired from the Omaha Works in 1991 with 32 years of service.
Martin Thomas Homes
March 4, 1928 – September 24, 2019
Martin Thomas Homes, 91 of Blair, passed away September 24, 2019 in Omaha, NE. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 10:30 AM at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, from 6 to 8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.
Campbell Aman Funeral Home
444 South 17th Street
Blair, NE, 68008
https://www.campbellaman.com
Rick Madej notified us of the passing of Daniel J. Langdon. Daniel retired from the Omaha Woks on 2/10/1999 with 45 years of service.
Daniel J. Langdon
Langdon, Daniel J.
May 22, 1935 – September 22, 2019
Loving father, adoring grandpa, friend, inventor, problem solver, mechanic, jokester, Dan died with family at his side in Omaha on September 22, 2019. Preceded in death by son, Michael Stephen; parents, Wallace Langdon Sr. and Agnes; and brother, Wallace Langdon, Jr. Survived by wife, Ann; siblings, Clarabeth Marx, James Langdon, Mary Pat Simpson; children, Mark Daniel Langdon, Laurie Langdon, Lynda Conley, Lisa (Eric) Pelto, Matthew Langdon, Luanna (Ken) Townsend; grandchildren, Adam, Marisa, Joe, Jacob, Ellie, Chrissy, Lauran, Monica, Samantha; great-grandchildren, Riley, Seamus, Finn, Anton, Nora; special angel, Kathy Lowe; nieces, nephews, many other loving family and friends. He worked at Western Electric in Omaha for 45 years before moving to Arkansas, where he and Ann enjoyed the outdoors for 16 years. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Friday, 11am, at the John A. Gentleman Pacific St. Chapel. VISITATION starting at 10am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Prairie Meadows Alzheimer’s Special Care Center. www.johnagentleman.com
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries and Crematory
14151 Pacific Street
Omaha. NE
(402) 391-1664
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Darlene Veylupek. Darlene retired from the Omaha Works on 11/24/1989.
Darleen J. Veylupek
October 10, 1931 – September 19, 2019
Darleen was preceded in death by her parents Benjamin B. and Bridget (Beck) Mathisen; her loving husband Edward P. Veylupek; daughter Tracy L. Austin; and sisters Doris Walter and Mary Anne Veylupek.
She is survived by her children Terence (Patricia) Veylupek, Cynthia Schwartze, Mark Veylupek, Coleen (Steven) Small and Sheila Rhodig; grandchildren Colin (Joy) Veylupek, Courtney (Nick) Doht, Kristen (Stephen) Madej, Matthew Schwartze, Allison Schwartze, Jamie (Dean) Wagner, Ellie (Dan) Jarrett, Lindsay Veylupek, Lily Veylupek, Ashley (Peter) Hile, Cole (Ashley Ann) Small, Caleb Small, Hannah (Travis) Swope, Benjamin Rhodig, Nicholas Rhodig, Steven Austin, Hayley Austin; great grandchildren Hunter and Claire Veylupek, Jameson, Adler and Vivienne Doht, Asher, Leo and Greyson Madej, Kade Schwartze, Landry, Shae and Evangeline Small, Dane and Dutch Jarrett, Noah, Andrue and Emmerich Wagner and Carter Rhodig; and many nieces and nephews.
Upcoming Events
VISITATION
Thursday
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
St. Matthews Catholic Church – Bellevue
12210 So. 36th St.
Bellevue, NE. 68123
Family to receive friends, followed by a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m.
SERVICE
Friday
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
St. Matthews Catholic Church – Bellevue
12210 So. 36th St.
Bellevue, NE. 68123
Funeral Mass
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ST. MATTHEWS CATHOLIC CHURCH – BELLEVUE
12210 So. 36th St.
Bellevue, NE. 68123
402-292-7418
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Bethany Funeral Home
8201 Harrison Street
La Vista, NE 68128
Phone: (402) 593-6100
Gene Bielenberg notified us of the passing or Craig Gerdes. Craig worked in engineering at the Omaha Works beginning his service in 5/28/1996. We have no further information about Craig.
Craig Gerdes
Craig Gerdes, age 49 of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 14, 2019 near Auburn.
Survivors include his wife Bobbi of Louisville; children Tara and Trent; grandchild Damean; brothers Jerry of Omaha, Terry of Aurora; other relatives and friends.
A funeral service will be Thursday, September 19, 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Auburn. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.
Memorials are suggested to family choice.
Hemmingsen Funeral Home
801 ‘S’ Street
Auburn, NE, 68305
hemmingsenfh@gmail.com
https://www.hemmingsenfuneralhome.com
Marcy Dergan notified us of the passing of Arline Boyd. Arline retired from the Omaha Works on 9/7/1984.
Arline Lucille Boyd
September 15, 2019
Arline Lucille Boyd, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis, infant daughter, Robin, and son, Douglas. Survived by sister, Verona Wagner, daughter, Kyle (Rick) Black, and sons Timothy Emerson (Karen) Boyd and William Paul Boyd, along with 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She graduated from Norfolk, NE High School in 1943. Arline and Willis moved to the Papillion-La Vista School District in 1965 and has maintained membership at Faith Presbyterian Church ever since. She was active in the church, helping with the junior high and high school youth organizations, and helped many years serve funeral luncheons. Arline was an avid supporter of the Papillion schools. She was active in the Band Parents organization, serving as president for a term. Arline enjoyed the Huskers, quilting, reading, family gatherings, and had a deep faith in our Lord, Jesus Christ.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am, Wednesday, September 18th, 2019, followed by a luncheon at Faith Presbyterian Church, 8100 Giles Road, La Vista, NE.
Graveside service following the luncheon in Norfolk, NE at 3 pm at Prospect Hill cemetery, 1105 Norfolk Ave. Norfolk, NE.
Kahler Dolce Mortuary
441 N. Washington St
Papillion , NE
402-339-3232
www.kahlerdolcemortuary.com
Judy Clampitt and Edie Riester notified us of the passing of Glenna. Glenna retired from the Omaha Works on 12/30/1997 with 34 years of service.
Glenna M. Oltman
Glenna M. Oltman, 80 years of age, of Lincoln, NE passed away at the Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln Tuesday morning, September 10, 2019. She was born on July 10, 1939 on a farm near DeWitt, NE to Emil and Eleanor (Chinnock) Klostermeier, and was a 1957 graduate of DeWitt High School. Glenna and Norbert “Sonny” Oltman were married on October 8, 1967 and lived in Weeping Water and Louisville, NE. She was a mediator for Western Electric in Omaha for over 35 years. Glenna was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Louisville, NE and had been a member of the Louisville American Legion Auxiliary. Glenna was an avid Nebraska football and volleyball fan; collected Husker memorabilia; and enjoyed attending estate sales and polka dancing.
Survivors include her brothers Arlen Klostermeier and wife Diane of Lake Havasu City, AZ, Dennis Klostermeier and wife Priscilla of Billings, Montana, Steve Klostermeier and wife Sandi of DeWitt, and Kim Klostermeier and wife LaNette of Beatrice; and many nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Norbert “Sonny” Oltman (2002).
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church at Louisville, NE. Interment will be at the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice. The body will lie in state Friday from noon-8:00 PM at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30, and at the church one hour preceding the funeral on Saturday. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 AM Saturday at the church. A memorial has been established to the church with the funeral home in charge. Sign Glenna’s online guest book at www.ghchapel.com.
These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice. https://www.ghchapel.com/obituary/glenna-oltman
Griffths Hoverdick Chapel
708 North 6th Street
Beatrice, NE 68310
In 2016 Erin Grace of the Omaha World Herald wrote a story about her courage and strength in her battle with cancer. A coworker and friend of Glenna emailed me that Erin had written a follow up story about Glenn after her passing. For those that knew Glenna but may have missed the articles I am posting them for you to read.
Remembering Glenna Oltman
Grace: Nebraskan who ‘showed strength and courage’ after cancer disfigured her face dies at 80
• By Erin Grace / World-Herald staff writer Sep 14, 2019
Grace: Cancer disfigured her face, but an artist’s portrait helped reframe her sense of self
By Erin Grace / / World-Herald columnist Aug 30, 2016
On Saturday, friends and family of a remarkable Nebraska woman will bid a final farewell.
The funeral service for Glenna Oltman will be held at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Louisville, Nebraska. Glenna was born on a farm near DeWitt, lived most of her life in Weeping Water and Louisville and later moved to Lincoln. She died Tuesday after an illness. She was 80.
Glenna might have died a lot sooner after a devastating bout of cancer left her with a horribly disfigured face. The cancer was in her jaw, and she had to have much of that removed. Treatment was painful and frightening and left her impaired in speech and eating.
Her husband, Norbert, died in 2002, before her diagnosis.
At one point, she wished that she could die.
But Glenna had too bright a spirit, too strong a will. A portrait artist captured both in a painting that had hung at the Nebraska Medical Center; that portrait helped her to see that for herself.
I got to write about that painting and about Glenna’s sparkle and steel in 2016.
She taught me about gratitude, saying then: “I still have life. What more could I ask for?”
Reached Friday, Glenna’s primary caregiver, her brother Steve Klostermeier of DeWitt, said Glenna was his family’s go-to person and will “be dearly missed by this entire family and especially by me.”
“I could go on for hours,” he said. “She was the anchor of the entire family. She’s the one you called when you wanted to know something. She’s the one you called when you had a problem. She showed strength and courage through these last 17 years. And her attitude was so wonderful.”
Grace: Cancer disfigured her face, but an artist’s portrait helped reframe her sense of self
• By Erin Grace / / World-Herald columnist Aug 30, 2016
She’s sorry about the mess, though the place appears pristine. She’s also sorry about Tyler, though her pet dog is a well-behaved fluffy ball of cuteness. Her concern about appearances is not unique, though given Glenna’s background it’s easy to see why she’s so sensitive.
I have to come to meet Glenna and talk about important things like her cancer, her disfigured face and how a visiting artist at the Omaha hospital where she once was treated changed her life. But first, there is so much to take in, like those throw pillows. Love the red and turquoise! And Glenna’s wall of windows. Fantastic view! And Tyler, who can’t be any cuter, can you, you good boy …
My brain says focus, and I try. I see what cancer did. How it took Glenna’s chin and most of her jaw and all of her teeth, causing part of her face to sink in.
But my eye is pulled upward, to her arty purple-framed glasses and chic short blonde hairdo. And my eye is pulled downward, toward the jangly silver bracelet on her left wrist and her subtly fabulous shoes. I make a mental note to get a pair of beige patent leather flats myself.
Focus! screams my brain.
So I study Glenna. And I see a damaged face but not a damaged person. I see a woman who looks and acts younger than her 77 years. I see in Glenna both steel and sparkle, strength and sunshine, and realize how true the old adage is about beauty being more than skin-deep. Glenna’s shine comes from within.
She shines because she is happy, despite all the hell she’s been through. She shines because she is grateful to be alive. She shines because an artist once sketched her picture, and the experience made her accept what had happened and made her see her new self with fresh eyes.
Once she did, she had two revelations.
The first: I don’t look so bad.
The second? Life is so, so beautiful.
The psychology of how we feel about the human face is pretty basic.
We are drawn to faces that are symmetrical and unblemished. We are repulsed by faces that are uneven and craggy. It’s why Hollywood puts dashing Daniel Craig in the James Bond role and casts a monstrous looking Javier Bardem as Bond’s archenemy. When Bardem pulls out his upper denture, in a riveting scene from the 2012 Bond film “Skyfall,” Bardem’s face falls, his eye bulges out and the facial deformity underscores his malevolence. Message: Bad-looking people are bad.
Dr. Bill Lydiatt, a head and neck surgical oncologist, uses the Bond example to explain the secondary trauma his patients endure when treatment for their illnesses means a permanently altered face, sometimes grotesquely so. They must grapple with a changed appearance and what that means for their own understanding of identity. Accepting this can be hard.
So Lydiatt was intrigued by what an artist from Scotland was doing in London.
Mark Gilbert had painted portraits of people who had suffered facial disease and undergone facial surgeries, and the collection had been on display at the National Portrait Gallery in London and in other galleries in Europe and North America. The paintings, though vivid and stark, also conveyed such humanity that Lydiatt and his University of Nebraska Medical Center colleague Virginia Aita, who has taught medical ethics and studied the intersection of art and medicine, wanted to bring him to Omaha to do something similar.
[Read more: Artist’s work is difficult, sensitive and meant to be wrestled with]
In 2006, the artist began a residency through a collaboration among UNMC, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the Bemis Center for Contemporary Arts. Gilbert set up shop in a tiny storage room near what is now Lydiatt’s former office at UNMC’s head and neck cancer clinic. (Lydiatt is now based at Methodist).
Gilbert participated in a research study on how portraiture could show caregiving. He expanded the scope of his portraits to include not only patients like Glenna but also caregivers like Dr. Lydiatt and family members, like Glenna’s brother Steve.
The range of patients included a then 4-year-old who’d undergone multiple organ transplants and a man dying of ALS. He even painted my former colleague and neighbor, Kjell Cronn, who had a brain tumor the size of two tennis balls. Kjell now is living in Lincoln.
It was Kjell’s large portrait — roughly 5 feet by 5 feet — I noticed this year on a trip to the Nebraska Medical Center for a totally different story. What’s he doing here, I wondered.
A janitor told me there were more portraits like that inside the head and neck clinic and took me around. It’s not often you see interesting art in hospitals — and the portraits were so arresting in their intensity and strangeness.
In all, Gilbert created over 100 works based on 46 people. He showed the exhibit, called “Portraits of Care,” at the Bemis and then discussed it in length in his 2014 dissertation examining the role of portraiture in a clinical setting.
Gilbert showed what it was like to be a patient or caregiver in the full range of awfulness and humanity those experiences can have. He offered medical staff another look at the art of observation. What do you see when you see someone? And he helped bring meaning to the suffering of his subjects and experience of the caregivers.
Take Glenna.
Around 2000, she noticed white lesions in her mouth and got treated for what was called leukoplakia, which is a clinical term for oral lesions that can’t be otherwise identified. Sometimes, these lesions lead to cancer. Treatment involved getting the lesions lasered off, and Glenna’s husband, Norbert “Sonny” Oltman, would take her repeatedly to appointments over several years. Then he got liver disease in 2002, underwent a liver transplant and then died in June of that year. Glenna had been taking care of him at their 90-acre farm in Louisville, Nebraska.
That November, she was treated for a broken jaw — and then diagnosed with squamous-cell carcinoma, a cancer in her jawbone.
Glenna would later get breast cancer. Her own journal documents the relentless progression of her disease. The cancer seemed unstoppable:
“6/19/03 cancer returned.”
“12/11/03 cancer returned.”
“6/23/04 cancer returned.”
“4/18/06 cancer returned.”
“9/27/06 cancer returned.”
“1 9/06 breast cancer.”
One lump turned out to be nothing, something Glenna noted with wry humor in her journal.
“8/12/08. Had a small lump found under the tongue. Not cancer probably caused from stress (who me???)”
Treatment ran the gamut. Glenna got radiation, which involved strapping into a face mask bolted onto a table to prevent her from moving. That was claustrophobia-inducing. She would sing “Jesus Loves Me” to herself to get through it. Worse, though, was the coffin-like oxygen chamber that was locked as she lay there, terrified, while the compartment filled and emptied. One time, she could hear tornado sirens blasting and she hollered to get out.
At one point, she felt like giving up.
“I feel my life is over,” she wrote in her journal. “I won’t be able to talk, I won’t be able to eat.”
Surgery was often the answer, and doctors had to harvest bone and tissue from other parts of her body to see whether they could help save her face.
“They took my right tibia bone and made me a new jaw,” Glenna explained. “They took the fibia bone out of my left leg. They cut my tongue in half. They took muscle from my right shoulder and put it into my jaw. Then that got so tight, pulling my face to one side, they had to go back in and cut it.”
She held up her wrist with the jangly bracelet.
“I only have my left arm bone,” she said. Doctors had used her right arm bone for her face.
Once, when she was driving, blood just started gushing out of her mouth and she had to be hospitalized for that. Another time, the steel plate holding her jaw together broke through the skin and stayed like that, casting Glenna’s disfigurement in a surreal steampunk look.
The suffering wasn’t just physical. Glenna said she got so depressed that she spent one Christmas in bed crying.
She hated God, everything and everyone.
Then came an odd request.
Her surgeon, Dr. Lydiatt, asked whether she might be interested in having her portrait drawn as part of a research project the university was doing with an artist from Scotland. Glenna’s brother, Steve Klostermeier, thought this was crazy. Take Glenna’s portrait? Like this?
But Glenna figured: Why not? If it could help someone, she was game. She signed some papers and found herself thinking about makeup for the first time since she got cancer.
She made a hair appointment. She chose a stylish outfit — jeans and a red turtleneck, topped by a denim vest.
She glanced at the mirror and thought: Not so bad.
She entered Gilbert’s hospital “studio” and felt right at home. It was so nice to come to the hospital for something pleasant and not painful. She enjoyed sitting. She felt like she got to know Gilbert, whose parents in Scotland were artists. She liked him immensely. For the first time in years, she felt really good. Great, in fact.
When she saw the finished product, Glenna thought: yeah, that’s me. Then: Yeah! That’s me!
She saw her cancer-damaged face and her still-intact spirit.
She finally felt like she could accept how her face had changed. She felt more comfortable going out in public and speaking out, telling her story.
Glenna has been cancer-free for three years.
She is contemplating reconstructive surgery that would better enable her to hear. Right now, she has to drink her meals, and it’s messy. She has a hard time swallowing and has to wear a bib. She has found she can eat one thing, a certain kind of frozen strawberry cheesecake she can find only at Baker’s. So once a month, she drives up from Lincoln and loads up on the treat.
“Don’t ask me how I can’t eat potatoes and gravy,” she said. “But I can eat that strawberry cheesecake.”
Because of her difficulties, Glenna prefers to just eat alone. But she doesn’t miss a chance to go to a restaurant with friends or family and sit for the companionship.
She’s totally comfortable in how she looks and even wishes strangers would just ask her instead of stare or yank the arms of staring children. She does cringe at the idea that her presence would embarrass family or friends, though she thinks they are probably too kind and probably too used to how she looks to really care.
Ultimately, Glenna would rather be out in the world than stuck indoors. Even in a place as attractive as this townhouse she shares with Tyler.
Life is too sweet. Life is too short. Life, after fighting for hers and watching her husband and mother lose theirs, is too important.
So she clings to every minute she has.
“I still have life,” she said. “What more can I ask for?”
Darwin Fager notified us of the passing of Charlie. Charlie retired from the Omaha Works on 12/22/1993 with 33 years of service. Charlie was a tool and die trades man assigned to the old GP Relay molding area for service.
Arlyn A. “Charlie” Kastrup
Kastrup, Arlyn A. “Charlie” June 8, 1938 – September 9, 2019 “Charlie” was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Deloris; two sons, Kevin (Laura) and Dennis; two daughters, Roxanne (Jeff) and Cheryl (Don); 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Darlene (Dick) and Kathy; one brother, Duane. FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, Sept. 14, at 10:30am at Westlawn-Hillcrest with burial to follow. . www.westlawnhillcrest.com
Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home
5701 Center St.
Omaha, NE
402-556-2500
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Emil J. Karasek. Emil retired from the Omaha Works on 8/31/1995 with 38 years of service.
Emil J Karasek
August 7, 1933 – September 1, 2019
Emil J Karasek, 86
Passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Preceded in death by wives Marion and Edie; 4 brothers and 1 sister.
Survived by children Barbara, Donna, Steven (Shinae), Evelyn; 12 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; sisters Lillian and Patsy; other loving relatives and friends.
Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz
5108 F street
Omaha, NE 68117
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
5:00-7:00pm
Service Schedule Funeral
Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz
5108 F street
Omaha, NE 68117
Thursday, September 5, 2019
11:00am
Burial Schedule
Hillcrest Cemetery
5701 Center Street
Omaha , NE 6810
Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz
Funeral Home
5108 F Street
Omaha, NE
https://www.klsfuneralhome.com/services.asp?locid=1&page=odetail&id=2253#.XW6MlShKiM8
Gene Bielenberg notified us of the passing of Roger T. Waters. Roger retired from the Omaha Works in the mid-seventies with 14 years of service.
Roger T. Waters
March 13, 1940 – August 26, 2019
Roger T. Waters, age 79, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away August 26, 2019. He was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on March 13, 1940 to the late Charles and Elsie (Crowson) Waters. Roger graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School with the class of 1958. He worked for Western Electric for 14 years and then owned and operated Memories Lounge. He was a longtime member and at one point managed the Elk’s Lodge #531. Roger had served in the National Guard and was a member of the American Legion Rainbow Post #2. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Jeffery Waters; stepson, Scott Kern. Roger is survived his wife, Bonnie Waters; children, Roger Waters Jr., Jim Waters (Jeanie), Dawne Davis (Dave), Shauna Oliphant; stepson, Chris Kern; sisters, Debbie Mabbitt and Joy Lee Moffit; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; pets, Libby and Big Ellie. MEMORIAL SERVICE: 2pm Saturday, August 31, 2019, at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Visitation will be during the hour prior to the service.
HOY – KILNOSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
1221 N. 16th Street,
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 256-9988 | www.hoyfuneral.com
Barabara Bovill notified us of the passing of Carolyn Schrader. Carolyn retired from the Omaha Works on 7/7/2000 with 31 years of service..
Carolyn J. Schrader
May 3, 1938 – August 25, 2019
Preceded in death by husband, Phillip L. Schrader; parents, Olga and Earnest Wolff; brothers, Thomas and Gerald. Survived by children: Kevin S. Schrader (Cathy), Kimberly S. Brennan (Kevin), and Kurtis S. Schrader (Cheryl); five grandchildren: Michael Schrader (Megan), Carissa Crichton (Adam), Jordan Shafer (Tyler), Kevin Brennan II, and Christopher Brennan; four great-grandchildren: Andrew, Adam, Michael “Chip,” and Benjamin.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 29th from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel. SERVICES: Friday, August 30th at 10am at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 7706 S. 96th St. in LaVista. Interment, Evergreen Memorial Park. Memorials are suggested to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church.
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler
Mortuaries & Creamatiory
7805 West Center Road, Omaha NE 68124
(402) 391-3900 info@heafeyheafey.com
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing Frankilin A. Logan, Sr. Frank worked in purchasing and retired after 38 years of service.
Franklin A.Logan, Sr.
Logan, Franklin A., Sr.
March 21, 1924 – August 20, 2019
Franklin A. Logan, Sr., age 95, died after a brief battle with brain cancer. Frank was born in Hastings, NE to C.R. and Virgie Logan. His family lived in Stockville, NE until moving to Lincoln when he was a child. Frank grew up in the East Campus neighborhood with his brothers, Dick and Bernie Logan; and his sisters, Eileen (Armstrong) and Marilyn (Creek). Frank attended Lincoln Northeast, graduating in 1943. In 1949 Frank married Marilyn Yowell and they had a son, Franklin II and a daughter, Kay. They made their home in Lincoln, and later in Ralston, NE where Frank worked as a purchaser for Western Electric for 38 years.
Frank acquired his love for cars and motorcycles when he was a teenager and enjoyed biking until his late 80s, often with Marilyn riding along. Together they enjoyed travelling and spent many vacations in state and national parks and other scenic destinations. Outgoing and funny, Frank made friends easily and had many lifelong friendships. He loved the music of his generation and continued to enjoy it with friends until weeks before his death.
Frank was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Marilyn; his parents; and his siblings. Survivors include his son, Frank II (Vicki); daughter, Kay (Randy Peters); grandchildren, Sarah Lyons (Justin), Dan Logan, Will Peters (Callie), and Tessa Peters; 13 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Parker (Dick); and many nieces and nephews. INURNMENT in Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln NE. A Memorial Service for Marilyn and Frank is scheduled for September 29 at Wyuka Cemetery.
WYUKA FUNERAL HOME
3600 “O” St.,
Lincoln, NE | 402-474-3600
Kenneth Olson notified us of the passing Edward (Ed) Reed, Sr. Kenneth said that Ed worked in the cable plant. I don’t have a retirement date in my records so don’t know when he retired. Ed was a veteran but don’t know what branch of the service he served in.
Edward S. Reed, Sr.
10/10/1934 – 8/10/2019
Age 84 – Survived by wife, Shirley Reed; children: Edward Reed, Jr., Darlene Weaver, Robin Poindexter, Kimberly Lessley, Shawna Reed; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren; brothers, Aaron and Miles Lee Reed; many nieces, nephews and loving friends. Preceded in death by parents, Daniel and Sadie Reed, Sr.; grandson, Edward Reed III; brothers: Daniel Reed, Jr., DeForest Reed, Thomas Reed; sisters: Martha Franklin, Mildred Bruton, “Aunt Little” Theresa West and Josie Mae McDaniels.
Visitation on Thursday (8/22/2019) from 10:00 – 11:30 AM with funeral service immediately following at 11:30 AM at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave. Burial at Omaha National Cemetery.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc
Ames Chapel
4932 Ames Ave
Omaha, NE
402-453-5600 www.RoederMortuary.com
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Alma Sucha. Alma was listed as a pioneer partner in our records. Bill and Alma were leaders for the Pioneers TurkeyFest partnered with the Salvation Army.
Alma M. Sucha
June 25, 1933 – August 16, 2019
Alma Muriel Antonia Nelson Sucha left her earthly burdens behind her and joined the Communion of Saints. She passed quietly and with dignity. Alma was always a lady, and a lady always knows when it’s time to leave. Rest in Eternal Peace.
Preceded in death by her loving husband, William Sucha, and son David.
Survived by children Frank (Janet) Sucha, Michele (Christopher) Mattingly, and Paul (Ann) Sucha, and 7 Grandchildren: Jonathon, Rebecca, Regina, Isabel, Spencer, Marlaena, and…Read More »
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Memorial Service
Saturday, 17, August
1:00 PM
Bethany Funeral Home
8201 Harrison Street
La Vista, NE 68128
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of LaVonne. LaVonne worked in 30 Bldg.
LaVonne V. (Croft) Detmers,
Detmers, LaVonne V. (Croft)
May 5, 1928 – August 9, 2019
Preceded in death by son, Jeffrey S. Croft; former husband, Robert J. Croft. Survived by daughters, Susan Noblin and Laurie Croft; grandchildren, Simon and Allison; great-grandchildren, Ty and Drew; sister, Nadine Finley; nieces, nephews, and other relatives; special friend, Deb Benish. Private Family Services. Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Humane Society.
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN DWORAK-CUTLER
West Center Chapel
7805 W. Center Rd.
Omaha, NE
(402) 391-3900 | www.heafeyheafey.com
Rick Madej notified us of the passing of Shirley. Shirley worked in 30 Bldg. in the injection molding area.
Shirley J Peterson.
Aug 6, 2019
Peterson, Shirley J. December 19, 1935 – August 5, 2019 Of Gretna. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard Peterson; parents, Raymond Bolon and Mary Hill; sisters, Mary Ann Muniz and Patricia Pacifico. Survived by her children: Deborah (Ronald) Glazebrook, John (Linda D.) Barris III, Linda S. Barris, Sheryl (Brian) Schroeder, Jeff Barris (Cyndie), Robert (Cheryl) Peterson; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; brother, David Bolon. VISITATION: 5-7pm Wednesday at Gretna Chapel. SERVICE: 10am Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Gretna United Methodist Church, 11457 S 204th St., Gretna, NE. Interment: Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Omaha, NE. Memorials to Peterson Park or G.U.M.C.
ROEDER MORTUAR
Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone Drive
Gretna, NE
(402) 332-0090 | www.RoederMortuary.com
Gene Bielenberg notified us of the passing of James Fuller. James retired from the Omaha Works with 38 years of service in 1999.
James Harvey Fuller
8/13/1938 – 7/29/2019
James Harvey Fuller, age 80, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away July 29, 2019. He was born August 13, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late George and Fern (Shull) Fuller. James proudly served his country in the United States Navy in an antisubmarine warfare squadron. He worked hard to provide for his family at Lucent Technologies for 38 years.
James is survived by his wife, Judy Fuller; sons, Jeff Fuller (Georgia), John Fuller (Deanna), and Joe Fuller (Lisa); grandchildren, Johnny Fuller, James Fuller, and Megan Fuller; brother, Jerry Fuller (Judy); cousins, John Shull and Kathy Shull-Pearon and many other family and friends.
Visitation is Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorial service is Thursday at 11:00 a.m. also at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Cedar Lawn Cemetery.
Memorials made be directed to James Fuller/Larry Wilwerding Scholarship with LC Education Foundation, 4121 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503.
In short he was one kick ass dude, nuff said.
HOY – KILNOSKI FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY
1221 N. 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 256-9988 | www.hoyfuneral.com
Karen Keller posted Severo’s passing on the AT&T Facebook page and was relayed to me by Steve Miller. Severo started at the Omaha Works in 1977 and most likely retired in 2011 when they closed the Omaha Works.
Severo Chirinos
1//7/1957 – 7/16/2019
Age62
Severo Chirinos, was born in Panuco, Veracruz, Mexico on January 7, 1957 and went to Glory on July 16, 2019 at 6:41 pm. He was preceded in death by his mother; Maria Elena Olazaran and father; Severo Chirinos Sr. He is survived by his siblings; Gerardo Chirinos, Lorena Montero, Horacio Olazaran Jr, Leticia Ramirez, Sofia Gutierrez, Rene Chirinos, Antonio Chirinos, and step-father; Horacio Olazaran Sr., as well as many nephews and nieces. Severo was greatly loved and will be missed, but we know he is at peace in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior.
Pallbearers; RJ ( Raul Jr. Ramirez), Charlie ( Carlos) Garcia, Lachito ( Horacio Emmanuel III) Olazaran, Raul Ramirez Senior, Horacio Olazaran Jr., Cirilo Lopez, and Luciel Gutierrez.
Visitation will be held Friday, July 19, 2019 from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Rose Lawn, with a Prayer Service at 7 p.m. located at 4464 Old Port Isabel Rd. Brownsville, Texas 78526. Chapel Service will be held Saturday , July 20, 2019, 10 a.m. at Funeraria Del Angel Rose Lawn followed by an Interment at Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Funeraria Del Angel Rose Lawn & Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens
Funeral Cremation and Cemetery
4464 Old Port Isabel Rd
Brownsville, TX 78526
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/brownsville-tx/severo-chirinos-8782970
Video Tribute
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Gary L. Honey
August 12, 1939 – July 12, 2019
Gary L. Honey, 79, of Omaha died July 12, 2019. He was born in North Bend, Nebraska, on Aug. 12, 1939. He graduated from Fremont High School, Class of 1957. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served with the 1st fleet on the USS Lexington Aircraft carrier. His service took place during the conflict between China and Nationalist Chinese. On board ship, he served as Yeoman to the Admiral. After discharge in 1960, he returned to Fremont and married Genelle Ruzicka, who survives him. They have one daughter, Susan Honey Janssen of Hooper.
He worked 49 years at Western Electric/Lucent until they closed in 2011. He always said “I’ll be the last to leave and turn the lights off.”
He is survived by daughter, Susan and husband Nick Janssen of Hooper; grandchildren, Alex and Dr. Alanna Janssen of Sioux Center, Iowa, Lauren and Bryce Smith of Alvo, Nebraska, and Elliot Janssen of Omaha; great-grandchildren, Nora, Hazel and Clara Smith, Kennedy Janssen; brother, Stephen K. Honey and wife Carol Sue of Manassas, Virginia; brother-in-law, Ernie Snyder of Boulder, Colorado; niece, Erin Tagliola of Boulder; nieces, Lisa Honey of Raleigh, North Carolina, Laura Honey of Centreville, Virginia; nephew, Eliot Snyder of Eldora, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Hazel Honey; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Snyder.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Lunch will follow the service. Burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery in North Bend following the lunch. Visitation is Monday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Memorials can be directed to the family until a memorial is established. Online guestbook at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Donald M. Tatreau. Don retired from the Omaha Works on 2-12-1986 with over 29 years of service.
Donald M. Tatreau
January 23, 1923 – June 26, 2019
Donald M. Tatreau left us peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday 6/26/2019 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC at the age of 96. Don will be interred with military honors later at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska.
He joined the Marine Bombing Squadron (VMB 433) on 11/23/1942 and was eventually assigned as part of the Bismarck Archipelago operation to consolidate the Northern Solomon Islands in the Philippine campaign during WWII. He flew 55 missions as a turret gunner in a PBJ (B-25H) Mitchell, received an air medal and two gold stars and was honorably discharged on 11/15/1945 as an E7 gunnery sergeant. He participated in the 500th Blue Ridge Honor Flight to Washington DC 9/24/2016 where he was recognized for his service in WWII.
Don started his working career at Brandeis and Sons (large retail store) as a sales associate while attending high school at Omaha Tech. After high school, Don worked as a clerk at the Omaha National Bank (largest bank in Nebraska at the time). After WWII, he started at Orchard & Wilhelm (large home furnishing store) as the supervisor of wholesale sales. Don met his wife, D. Maxine Teninty while both were employed at Orchard & Wilhelm Company. In 1957, Don switched employers and began working for Western Electric; becoming Lucent Technologies, as a first line supervisor of the Financial-Credit Organization. Maxine started working there in 1969. In 1986 they both retired and enjoyed traveling around in their RV. Don completed his genealogy research back to the first Tatreau (Tetreau) who came to New France (Canada) in 1662, born in 1634 in France.
Don and Maxine were married 8/18/1949, in Omaha by the late Reverend Norman Temme who also retired in Hendersonville, NC with his wife, Marion. Maxine and Don moved to Middleton Place, Hendersonville, in October 1996. They have since relocated into the Lake Pointe Landing Retirement Village in Hendersonville on 9/24/2012. Maxine and Donald were charter members of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Omaha and attended services there for 35 years before joining Mt. Pisgah Lutheran Church in Hendersonville.
Donald was preceded in death by: his parents Frank Edward and Minnie Tatreau, brother Frank Lloyd Tatreau, sister Lois George, sister-in-law Pearl, and brothers-in-law Samuel George and Wilbur Borgeson. Donald is survived by his wife, Maxine Tatreau of Hendersonville, sister Betty Borgeson of Long Grove, IL and three sons: Douglas Tatreau (Connie) of Pueblo, CO, sons, Michael Tatreau of Westminster, CO and Christopher Tatreau (Tabitha), of Kiowa, CO. Dean Tatreau (Margaret) of Judsonia, AR, sons Andrew Tatreau of Ocean Springs, MS, and Travis Feurt (Ariel) of Searcy, AR, and daughter, Amber Feurt of Judsonia, AR. Kevin Tatreau (Joan) of St. Petersburg, FL, daughter Lindsay Lebowitz (David) of Orlando, FL. There are 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be sent to the Elizabeth House (a non-profit in-patient Hospice facility) in memory of Donald M. Tatreau. 581 South Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731, (828)-692-9633 or visit www.FourSeasonsFdn.org and designate the donation for Elizabeth House. For additional information, please visit www.FourSeasonsCfl.org/what-we-offer/elizabeth-house/.
Dan Lindblad notified us of the passing of Lisa Brown-Bohty. Dan remembered that she worked in 30 protectors in 30 bldg. At this time our records don’t list when she retired from the Omaha Works.
Lisa A. Brown-Bohaty
Brown-Bohaty, Lisa A.
December 5, 1958 – June 26, 2019 Age 60, of Omaha. Lisa was born in Osage, IA to the late Virgil and Norma (Turner) Sutphin. She is survived by her husband, Randy Bohaty; son, Tim Brown; daughter, Angi Marley (Dan); brother, Charles Sutphin (Loretta); and grandchildren, Alex, Anna, Kaitlyn, Skylar, Thunder, and Storm. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents; step-parents, Gordy and Evelyn; and brothers, Mike and David. CELEBRATION of LISA’S LIFE: Tuesday, July 9, at 11am, with family Receiving friends 1 hour prior to Service, all at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel, 6505 S. 144th St. in Omaha. Memorials will be directed by the family.
BRAMAN MORTUARY
Southwest Chapel
6505 S. 144 Street
Omaha NE | (402) 895-3400
Larry Bowen and Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Donald Dai. Don was an Engineer in the Industrial Engineering Dept. at the Works and retired on 3/31/1992.
Donald Phillip Dai
February 13, 1934 – June 27, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, Freddie and Lillian Dai. Survived by wife, Sandra Lea Dai; children and spouses: Mathew S. Dai (Consuelo), Scott M. Dai (Barbara), Kurt M. Dai (Roxann), Kimberly M. Miller (Chris), Keith F. Dai (Theresa), Kevin C. Dai (Christy); 18 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Virginia Behrendt (Donald) and Barbara Smiley; nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 30th from 3pm to 5pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 5pm. SERVICES: Monday, July 1st at 9:30am, West Center Chapel to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 2210 S. 32nd Ave., for MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL at 10am. Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park with military honors. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or charity of your choice.
https://heafeyheafey.com/donald-phillip-dai/
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler
Mortuaries & Crematory
7805 West Center Road
Omaha, NE
Larry Bowen notified us of the passing of Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen. Dick was a supervisor in 30 bldg and 50 bldg retiring from the Omaha Works on 10/31/1988.
Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen
December 14, 1934 – June 27, 2019
Richard “Dick” Leth Nielsen, 84 of Blair, passed away June 27, 2019 at his home. Services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 PM, Tuesday, July 2 at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.
Richard Nielsen was born on December 14, 1934 on a farm west of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, known as Pioneer Hills. He was the son of Leth J. Nielsen and Dorothy (Jones) Nielsen. He lived and helped on the farm along with his brother George Ryan and his sister Janet (Nielsen) Davis.
He was preceded in death by his wife Marge, after 57 years of marriage, his parents Leth and Dorothy Nielsen and his brother George Ryan.
Dick attended Long Creek School and later Blair High School, graduating in 1952. After graduation he attended Dana College. On December 11, 1954, he married Margaret J. Surber. They had four children: Susan, Rick, Mary and Dan.
Dick worked for Kelly Ryan Equipment Company and later worked for Western Electric Company, which was later taken over by AT&T. He remained on this job and was promoted to a management jog for 25 of his 32 years with the company. After retirement, Dick and Marge traveled extensively and managed to see most of the United States, including numerous trips to Hawaii. Dick and Marge were married for 57 years before her passing. They had a loving marriage and love their children and families very much.
A note written by Marge shortly before her passing: “Dick was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. The children and grandchildren could talk to him about anything, if they had any problems, he would always help them if he possibly could. Throughout our marriage, Dick had many friends. If any of them needed help, he was always there for the, never asking anything in return. He was a true family man and a friend. He always hoped to be remembered as a good son, husband, father, grandfather and a good friend. He surpassed all of theses goals. We all loved him very much.”
Dick was a retired member of the Blair Fire and Rescue Squad, a charter member of the Blair Eagles Club and he was a long time member of the Masonic Lodge.
Dick is survived by his children: Susan (Jeff) Thompson of Kansas City, MO, Rick (Susan) Nielsen of Blair, Mary Donner of Blair and Dan Nielsen of Blair; sister Janet Davis of Honolulu, HI; brother-in-law Frank (Diane) Surber of North Las Vegas, NV; sister-in-law Kay (Jim) Woodard of Blair; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.
www.campbellaman.com/obituaries/Richard-Dick-Nielsen/#!/Obituary
Visitation
JUL 2. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
444 South 17th Street
Blair, NE
Service
JUL 3. 11:00 AM
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
444 South 17th Street
Blair, NE,
Burial
Blair Cemetery
700 Jackson Street
Blair, NE
George Parkerson and a number of others notified me of the passing of Thomas Baye. Tom was the leader of the 4th Tuesday breakfast for more years than most can remember. Tom retired from the Omaha Works on 1/23/1987.
Thomas M. Baye
October 8, 1924 – June 22, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, August and Mary Baye; brothers and sisters, Jack Baye, Clementine Redlinger, Mary Ann Mangiameli, Catherine Hays, Rose Cutshall, and Martin Baye.
Survived by wife, Helen; children: Michael Baye (Virginia), Mary Virginia “Ginny” Burrall, Robert Baye (Anthony Armstrong), Patricia Baye, and Susan Griswold (Robert); grandchildren: Emily Drew (David), Audrey Gilroy (John), John Burrall (Amber), Courtney Garcia (Lionel), Robert, Elizabeth and Madison Griswold; six great-grandchildren; sister, Patricia Vrchlavsky; brother-in-law, Don Cutshall; sister-in-law, Kay Baye; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 26th from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Thursday, June 27th, 10:30am at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 6116 Dodge St. Interment: Calvary Cemetery with military honors.
Memorials are suggested to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church.
www.heafeyheafey.com
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER, WEST CENTER CHAPEL
7805 W. Center Rd.
Omaha, NE
402-391-3900
Larry Allison notified us of the complete notice of Frank Centamore’s passing.
Frank J. Centamore
1957 – 2019
Frank Joseph Centamore, the son of Joseph and Irene Grzesiek Centamore was born June 4, 1957 in Omaha, NE and died on May 26, 2019 at Nebraska Methodist Hospital at the age of 61yrs 11 months and 22 days.
Frank was baptized as an infant into the Catholic faith. He attended St. Theresa Catholic School and Omaha Public Schools where he graduated from Omaha North High School in 1975.
He was employed at Western Electric for 30 years, where he then moved to Orlando, Florida to pursue his second career as a golf pro. Frank was an avid golfer, he loved to hunt, he loved his dogs, was a sports enthusiast and a huge Husker fan. He was united in Marriage on May 11, 1985 to Linda (Hansen) Centamore.
Frank returned to Omaha in 2016 to continue treatment for his Pancreatic cancer. There wasn’t a day that went by that he didn’t believe he wouldn’t beat it. After a six year battle Frank lost his fight.
He is preceded in death by his father Joseph Centamore and his sister Debbie Ryan. He is survived by his Mother Irene Centamore of Myrtle Beach, SC, Sisters Laura Bush (Tony) of Audubon IA, Patricia Smothers of Myrtle Beach SC. Friend Linda Centamore as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Life at 11:00 AM Saturday (6/22/2019) at Saint Michael Lutheran Church, 13232 Blondo St., Omaha, NE.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc.
108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE
402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
Gerald Volcheck notified us of the passing of Gary Blohm. Gary retired from the Omaha Works on 4/10/1998 with 40 years of service. Gary was a level 3 in the cable plant.
Gary Joe Blohm
BLOHM, Gary J.
4/13/1936 – 6/16/2019
Age 83 years of Omaha
Gary was preceded in death by wives Beverly & Louise Blohm; He is survived by Wife Linda Blohm; Children: Mark Blohm, Denise (Paul) Wood, Christine Victor, Beth (Hubert) Hodges, Tracy LaMay, Gail (John) Dickerson, Jim Blohm; Close friends Nick and Sonney; Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Celebration of Gary’s Life: Wed., June 19, 2019 at 10:30am, with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel)
Entombment: Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park
Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel)
1702 N. 72 St.
Omaha, NE 68114
402-391-2171
Loretta Thimgan notified us of the passing of Linda Jean Meyer. Linda retired from the Omaha Works on 3/19/2000 with thirty years of service.
LINDA JEAN MEYER
Linda Jean Meyer, age 71 of Greenwood, Nebraska, gained her beautiful angel wings on Wednesday, June 5th, 2019 at Bryan East hospital surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born on April 29th, 1948 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Vernon and Gertrude (Brakhage) Stewart. She was baptized and confirmed in the presence of God. She married the love of her life, Larry Lee Meyer, in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 21st, 1970. Together they had two sons, Brian Keith Meyer, Michael Shane Meyer and two stepsons Darin Lee Meyer and Robbie Lynn Meyer.
Linda loved many things, but her love for her family was the deepest of them all. Although she would never admit it, her fondest love was for her husband, Larry. Linda and Larry loved traveling and seeing the country together. They went many places, but Miami, Florida; Dallas, Texas; Seattle, Washington; and Las Vegas, Nevada were their favorites. She also loved weekends spent at the campground with family and traveling to watch her granddaughters to play softball. Linda also had a deep love for her two sons, Brian and Mike. Weekends spent at the race track with them was her absolute favorite. Watching her sons work together while Mike raced and Brian made all of the fine tunes on the car was something Linda loved watching. Of course she always had something witty to say when things didn’t go right, but she always had the best of time! Although she loved her two sons, she loved them even more because they blessed her with three grandchildren, Ashley Jean, Kristen Lee, and Paige Nichole. Linda loved attending their school activities, she would never miss a softball game or volley tournament. You always knew when Grandma Meyer was at the game due to she was either screaming at the umpires or giving a spectator a hard time. Linda was also blessed with a great granddaughter, Amberlynn Fay. She loved a good snuggle session with her. Family was by far the most important thing to her, and she would definitely let you know by the hundreds of calls and text messages she sent on a daily basis (even though she really never quite figured out how to use her iPhone, it was a miracle the screen wasn’t cracked from her poking it so hard). Holidays were also a very special time for her. She got to spend them with all of her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She loved their time together, but she loved them even more because she got to give everyone a hard time. Family really did consume every ounce of her heart.
Linda enjoyed the simple things in life; sipping on a good cup of coffee, getting a pedicure, and watching copious hours of Country Western shows. You wanted to talk to Linda in the morning? You better wait until she had about five cups of coffee pumping through her veins. She would never turn down coffee with anyone, her pot was always on. She loved starting her mornings with a couple cups of coffee with her sister-in-law Jean Stewart and friendly neighbor Dallas Hayes. But the coffee did not stop there, she would attend daily coffee gatherings with some of her best friends. Although her love for black coffee with one packet of Sweet-N-Low ran deep, her love for a large Carmelious with an extra shot of espresso and no whip cream from Scooters Coffee ran even deeper. Linda also loved an afternoon spent at the nail salon. You give her a deluxe pedicure with purple toe nails, and she would be one happy camper! If you didn’t find Linda drinking coffee at her table or at the nail salon, you could find her in front of the television watching old Country Western shows. It did not matter if she saw the episode one time, or twenty times, she was watching it.
Linda is survived by her husband of 49 years Larry Meyer, their two sons; Brian and Mike (Melissa), two stepsons Robbie and Darin, along with three grandchildren; Ashley, Kristen, and Paige, great grandchild; Amberlynn, and three granddogs Baby, Tanner, and Daytona. Linda is also survived by her siblings Janice (Guy) Horn, Jerry (Penny) Stewart, Kenneth (Jean) Stewart, and James Stewart and bother-in-law Bob Wischman. Her nieces Pat (Bob) Timblin, Paula (Bob) Akers, Dusty (Kevin) Larkins, Stacey (Brad) Glathar, Sherry (Fred) Starr, and Jodi (Kelly) Lathrop, and her nephews Tommy Smith, Mark Stewart, Eric (Dotty) Stewart, Joel Stewart, Ronnie Stewart, and Scott Stewart. Along with many cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon and Gertrude Stewart, brothers: Ivan (Betty) Stewart, George Stewart, and John (Joyce) Stewart, and her sisters Dorothy Comstock, Barbara Ann Wischman, Ruth (Bob) York, and Judy Thoms. Her legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of everyone Linda interacted with as well as those she reached out with and never met.
Share your love and remembrance for Linda Meyer on Monday, June 10th, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the American Lutheran Church in Ashland, Nebraska with Steven Lindley officiating. After services, there will be a luncheon at the church. Interment will then follow at the Greenwood Memorial Cemetery.
Visitational services for Linda Meyer will be held on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Ropers & Sons, 10851 N. 148th Street in Waverly, Nebraska.
Ropers & Sons,
10851 N. 148th Street
Waverly, Nebraska.
Kenneth Olsen notified us of the passing of Walter Smith. Walter retirerd from the Omaha Works on 4/19/1996 with 40 years of service
Joseph Walter Smith
Smith, Joseph Walter
August 23, 1932 – June 1, 2019
Age 86, of Omaha. He was born on August 23, 1932 in Beaver Falls, PA. He served his country in the Korean War as a Navy Sharpshooter, where he earned a Purple Heart. He married Flora Mae (Taylor) in 1987. Joe retired from Lucent Technologies in 1995. He enjoyed jazz music, playing the piano and organ, photography, learning to speak German, his pets, and was a friend of Bill. Survived by wife, Flora; daughter, Michele Taylor; three stepdaughters, Twila (late Gary) Pendgraft; Kitty Schiller and special friend Tom; Gina “Princess” (Jesse) VanLaningham; stepson, Michael (Heather) Morris; ten grandchildren; sister, Betty (Clint) Carman; brother, Frank (Rhoda) Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. FAMILY RECEIVING FRIENDS: Friday, 5-6:30pm, with sharing time at 6:30pm at mortuary. Memorials to Alcoholics Anonymous.
ROEDER MORTUARY
108th St. Chapel
2727 North 108th Street
Omaha, Ne
(402) 496-9000 | RoederMortuary.com
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of William “Bill” Zorko. We don’t know when Bill retired, it was most likely in early 80’s, our records back that far are not complete. I was able to confirm with Tom Schulte that Bill was a supervisor in the tool room.
Mr. William Zorko
FEBRUARY 28, 1923 – MAY 22, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, Louis and Mary Zorko; daughter-in-law, Raeann Zorko. Survived by wife of 72 years, Betty Jane Zorko; children, Thomas (Susan Kelly) Zorko, Richard (Jan) Zorko, Kathleen Zorko and Elizabeth (Kent Pendarvis) Zorko; siblings, Louis Zorko and MaryJane (Anton) Purkart; grandchildren, Jennifer (Michael) Cormier, Aaron (Amy) Zorko, David (Christina) Zorko and Tristan Zorko; great grandchildren, Landry, Molly, Gwendolyn, Gracelyn, Marcus and Maci; many family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Gretna. FUNERAL SERVICE: Saturday, May 25, 2019, 10am, with visitation starting 9am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11204 S. 204th St., Gretna, NE. PRIVATE INTERMENT at Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home
5701 Center St
Omaha, NE 68106
www.westlawnhillcrest.com
Steve Odell notified us of the passing of Vernon M. Dschaak and Jerry L. Mabbitt. Vernon had over 35 years of service and Jerry had over 38 years of service at the Omaha Works.
Vernon Dschaak
Dschaak, Vernon M. July 18, 1943 – May 11, 2019 Age 75, of Omaha. Survived by wife, Mercedes “Mercy” (Vargas) Dschaak; son, Dean Dschaak (Jackie); stepson, Daniel Bouc; stepdaughter, LeAnn Bouc (Brian); brother, Reuben Dschaak (Ardella); sisters, Verna Solem (Robert), Joyce Quinlan (Mike); brothers-in-law, Greg Vargas, Frank Vargas; sister-in-law, Pam Proctor; many nieces, nephews, friends and special neighbors. Vernon’s wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held.
BRAMAN MORTUARY
Southwest Chapel
6505 S. 144 Street,
Omaha NE (402) 895-3400
Jerry L. Mabbitt
Mabbitt, Jerry L.
age 70, passed away May 14, 2019.
He was born in Council Bluffs, on February 15, 1948, to the late Glen and Dolly (Heywood) Mabbitt. Jerry graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and retired from Avaya, formerly Western Electric.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Mabbitt; great-granddaughter, Jocelyn Martin.
Jerry is survived by his wife, Peggy; sons, Troy Mabbitt, Todd Mabbitt (Nissa); step-son Ryan Long; brother, Glen Mabbitt (Diana); 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
No services will be held.
Hoy – Kilnoski
Funeral Home & Crematory
1221 North 16th Street
Council Bluffs, IA
Melvin Popham
Popham, Melvin
Age 91
Melvin Popham, of Rome, GA, born on February 11, 1928 in Cedartown, GA, to the late Dorothy Gilmore and the late Dave Popham, passed away at age 91 on May 14, 2019 in Omaha, NE.
From 1945 to 1966, Melvin served in the Air Force in World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He also dedicated his career working at Lucent Technologies (formally Western Electric) as a cable installer until he retired in 1993.
Melvin was married to the late Patricia Popham for 66 years.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Cecil Popham and Herman Popham. Survived by daughters, Linda Juntti (Kerry) and Annette Brake; grandchildren, Austin Brake (Katie), Ashton Brake, Amanda Juntti, Andre Brake, and Airiona Brake; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brake and Emi Brake. Melvin was a member of the American Legion and enjoyed gardening, reading, and collecting sports cards and coins. Many thanks to ComfortCare Homes for their love and nurturing of Melvin in his final years.
SERVICE: Saturday, 2pm, at the John A. Gentleman 72nd St. Chapel.
VISITATION: Friday, 6-8pm, at the 72nd Street Chapel. www.johnagentleman.com
JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES AND CREMATORY
72nd STREET CHAPEL, 1010 N 72nd Street
Omaha, NE
(402) 391-1664
Charles W. “Bill” Sharpe
Survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Marcia; children, Stephanie (Scott) Wenther, Matt (MaryBeth) Sharpe, Jennifer Sharpe, Jacob Sharpe, Kim (John) Barnes and Mindy (Ryan) Soppe; 12 grandchildren; Quinn, Kyle and Rachel Wenther, Madeline, Henry and Jackson Sharpe, Hallie Moore, Scott Dunaway, Amber Bare, MiKayla Whisenant, Joshua and Emma Soppe; 6 great grandchildren; brother, Dave (Vicki) August.
Arrangements Entrusted to John A. Gentleman Mortuaries & Crematory.
VISITATION
Tuesday, 30 Apr
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries – Pacific Street Chapel
14151 Pacific Street
Omaha, NE 68154
SERVICE
Wednesday, 1 May
11:00 AM
Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church
7706 S. 96th St.
LaVista, NE 6814
GRAVESIDE
Wednesday, 1 May
2:00 PM
Omaha National Cemetery
14250 Schram Rd
Omaha, NE 68138
Jacklyn L. Larkin
Larkin, Jacklyn L.
October 19, 1936 – April 23, 2019
Preceded in death by husband, Philip; son-in-law, Scott Ridenour. Survived by children: Kathy (Danny) Coffman, Karen (William) Shives, Philip “Tip” (Wendy) Larkin, Colleen (Doug) Bowen, Loretta (Tony) Garza, Erin Ridenour, Tom (Lisa) Larkin; 22 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren; close friend, Norman Finch. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Saturday, 10am, at the mortuary. Interment: Calvary Cemetery. VISITATION begins Saturday, 9am.
KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” Street
Omaha, NE
(402) 731-1234 www.klsfuneralhome.com
Kenneth L. Wright
Wright, Kenneth L. May 1, 1934 – April 20, 2019
Of Underwood, IA, formerly of Council Bluffs. Proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. Utility man for Western Electric for 40 years, retiring in 1998. Preceded by parents, James E. and Hazel E. (Belt) Wright; son-in-law, Dan Hansen; four brothers and one sister. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia Wright of Underwood; sons: Steve (Peggy) Wright of Mason City, IA; Dan (Monica) Wright of Underwood; Mike (Tara) Wright of Bennington, NE; Kevin (Juanita) Wright of Mountain Home, ID; Tim (Marsha) Wright of Council Bluffs; daughters: Susan Hansen of Athens, GA; Sandra (Mike) Hasbrouck, Wanda (Craig) Fry, Carol (Trevor) Carritt, all of Council Bluffs; 27 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Betty Bertelsen of Council Bluffs; brothers, Lester (Betty) Wright of Enid, OK; Robert Wright of Missouri Valley; sister-in-law, Leta Wright of Council Bluffs; many nieces and nephews. RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Wednesday, 6pm, followed by visitation with the family until 8pm, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. MEMORIAL MASS: Thursday, 11am, at the church. Private family inurnment will be held later that day in Grange Cemetery, Honey Creek, IA. The family will direct memorial contributions. www.cutleroneill.com
CUTLER-O’NEILL-MEYER-WOODRING
Bayliss Park Chapel,
545 Willow Ave.,
Council Bluffs, IA (712) 322-7779
John H. Armbrust
February, 2019
Alden, New York
Jackie Hegarty confirmed the passing of John Armbrust. John retired from the Omaha Works on 8/31/2000. After his retirement from the Works John moved back to New York and he was living in Alden, New York. Jackie talked to his sister and she said they weren’t having a memorial service just graveside services. She told me the mortuary was Brown Mortuary in Alden handled the preparation for burial but there was nothing in their obits. Alden newspaper also didn’t list anything. We weretold that he died from a combination of heart disease and diabetes.
Keith L Fink
Keith L. Fink, age 89 of Blair, Nebraska, passed away March 22, 2019 at his home in Blair. Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:00PM at St. Andrews Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Military graveside services will be held Thursday March 28 at 11:00AM at Park Cemetery, Elgin, Nebraska.
Keith was born on June 15, 1929 in Elgin, Nebraska, the son of Loton and Ruth Fink. He was raised in Elgin and graduated from Elgin High School. After high school Keith farmed and then later joined the United States Army in 1951 and served in Korea as a decoder for encrypted messages. After his time in the Army he married Kathryn Asch. For several years Keith owned and operated a dairy farm in Wisconsin. Keith later moved back to Gretna, Nebraska where he began working for Western Electric and eventually retired from the company. He later moved to Kennard, Nebraska. On June 15, 2003 he was united in marriage to Mardell Matzen at St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Keith was a member of The American Legion Jackson Peck Post in Herman, Nebraska and St. Andrews United Methodist Church in Omaha. Keith will always be remembered for being a cowboy at heart.
Keith is survived by his wife Mardell, daughters; Ramona Fink and Audrey Lynette (Gary) Schleicher, stepdaughter Karen Felderman, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Cathy, sons, Steven, Bill, Bruce and Brian, sisters Audrey Jeck, Betty Jane Von Bonn and Allie Mae Carpenter, and brother Richard Fink.
Memorial Services will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:00PM at St. Andrews Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Military graveside services will be held Thursday March 28 at 11:00AM at Park Cemetery, Elgin, Nebraska. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.
Campbell – Aman
Funeral Home
444 S 17th St,
Blair, NE 68008
Steve Odell and Dan Lindblad notified us of the passing of Judy. Judy retired from the Omaha Works on 10/18/1999 with 32 years of service.
Judith M. Anthony
February 12, 1939 – February 27, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Evalyn Ayer; brother, Paul Ayer; sister, Junavue Beck. Survived by daughter, Evalyn LeAnne Rutten (Paul); son, Eugene Anthony (Robin); seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Ayer (Nancy); sister, Maggie Curtis; nieces and nephews. SERVICES: Saturday, March 9th at 2pm, West Center Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed by the family.
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
West Center Chapel
7805 W. Center Rd.
Omaha, NE
(402) 391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com
Claude worked in the sheet metal shop and retired from the Omaha Works on 6/3/1994
Claude T. Welch
February 10, 1932 – March 5, 2019
Preceded in death by wife, Sharon; grandson, Shaun Welch. Survived by wife, Barbara; children: Patrick (Lucy) Welch, Lori (Jack) Nelson, Karen (John) Kennedy, Michael (Michelle) Welch; stepchildren, Julie (Patrick) Alexander and Jeffrey (Deborah) Finken; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandson; brothers, Merle and Lauren. Claude was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus.
FUNERAL MASS: Saturday, March 9th at 11am at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3122 S. 74th St. VISITATION begins Saturday at 10am at Church. Memorials are suggested to St. Joan of Arc Church or the American Cancer Society.
Heafey Hoffmann
Dworak Cutler
Mortuaries and Crematory
7805 West Center Road
Omaha NE
The notice of James passing was sent to me with the message that James and Tim Raasch were twins. I was told that they thought James worked in accounting at the Omaha Works and transferred to the Atlanta Work. Tim worked in PR and transferred to Atlanta Works also. Their father John, a supervisor, retired from the Omaha Works.
James R. Raasch
Raasch, James R.
Feb 26, 2019 Updated Feb 27, 2019
Raasch, James R. 1947 – 2018 Passed in peace on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the age of 71. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Doris Raasch; and brother Steven. Former husband of Sondra (Walker) Raasch; brother Tim; loving father of Allison (Shane) Mayfield; and proud grandfather of Dax and Anniston. Private Family Service was held in Snellville GA, and a Celebration of Life will be held in Omaha later this summer.
Ray was an agent for Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company at Western Electric, where he made countless friends with Western Electric employees. Chances are if you had life insurance other than what the company gave you then most likely you purchased your life insurance from Ray.
Remembering
Raymond Lonowski
October 26, 1924 – February 20, 2019
Ray was born on October 26, 1924 and raised on a farm near Arcadia, Nebraska. In 1943, at age 19, he enlisted in the Army and was sent to England, where his Quartermaster company landed at Omaha Beach just 24 hours after the initial invasion. Because of his courage and leadership, he was awarded a battlefield commission and promoted from Private to Second Lieutenant. He retired after 20 years of reserve duty with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After the war, Ray attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and remained a lifelong Husker, holding season football tickets for 65 years.
Professionally, Ray was an agent for Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Company at Western Electric, where he made countless friends with Western Electric employees and many more as an active charter member of Mary Our Queen Parish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Emily Lonowski. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maxine (Kenny) Lonowski; daughters: Diane Dreis (Bob), Linda Haddick (Scott), and Laura Farris (Randy); son, Jeff Lonowski, grandchildren: Alyssa and Lindsay Dreis, Ryan and Nikki Farris, and Kyle and Molly Haddick; sister, Dolores Moran of Seattle Washington; and many loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 22nd, from 5pm to 7pm at Mary Our Queen Catholic Church, 3405 S. 118th St., followed by a ROSARY at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, February 23rd at 10am at Mary Our Queen Church. Private interment on February 25th with immediate family; military honors by Ralston American Legion Post 373. Memorials to Mary Our Queen Church or School.
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER
West Center Chapel
7805 W. Center Rd.
Omaha, NE
402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com
Dick “Scotty” Scott notified us of the passing of Donal Palmer. Don worked in the 30 bldg. at the Omaha Works and retired in 2000 with 35 years of service.
Remembering
Donald L. Palmer
Palmer, Donald L.
October 18, 1937 – February 6, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, Helen I. and Wayne F. Palmer, Sr. Survived by brother, Wayne F. Palmer, Jr. (Connie); nieces, Kim Merrill (Rich) and Pam Everett (Rick); nephews, Wayne F. Palmer, III (Jenn) and Michael L. Palmer; grandnieces and grandnephews; great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 15th from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel. SERVICES: Saturday, Feb. 16th at 10:30am at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church, 2650 Farnam St. Interment, Westlawn Memorial Park with military honors by Millard American Legion Post 374 & VFW Post 8334. Memorials to Kountze Stained Glass Project.
HEAFEY-HOFFMANN-DWORAK-CUTLER WEST CENTER CHAPEL
7805 W. Center Rd.
Omaha, NE
402-391-3900 www.heafeyheafey.com
Chuck Berg notified us of the passing of Don Roach. Don worked in tool and die at the Omaha Works. He retired in 2011 with 27 years of service
Donald Arthur Roach
December 15, 1951 – February 12, 2019
Donald A. Roach, age 67 of Blair, passed away February 12, 2019. Memorial services will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.
Don was born on December 15, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Jack Roach and Beverly Sullivan. He was raised in Omaha and graduated from North High School. He then attended Southeast Community College in Lincoln where he earned a degree in Tool and Die. On September 18, 1970 he was united in marriage to Karen Arnold in Omaha, Nebraska. To this union three children were born. In the 1980s, Don began working for AT&T and continued working at the company, later known as Connectivity Solutions until his retirement in 2011. Don enjoyed riding motorcycles, going to Sturgis and spending time with his family and friends.
Don is survived by his wife Karen Roach; children: Donavon (Tracey) Roach, Michelle (Tim) Andersen and Jason Roach; grandchildren: Kelsi (Andrew) Wacker, Tyler Wehrli, Austin Roach (fiancée Maddie Kaczor), Skyler Roach (fiancé Austin Peatrowsky), Dallas Roach, Devon Roach and Jazmyne Roach; great grandchildren: Ava, Charlee, Brant, Lily and Brantley; brothers Jack Roach and Spike Gill.
He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Sullivan, father Jack Roach and sister Judith Lynn Davidson.
Visitation
FEB 15. 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
444 South 17th Street
Blair, NE, 68008
Service
FEB 15. 2:00 PM
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
444 South 17th Street
Blair, NE, 68008
http://www.campbellaman.com
Pam Cerny notified us of the passing of Henry “Hank” Eischeid. Henry retired from the Omaha Works on 11/12/1992 with 32 years of service.
Henry T. “Hank” Eischeid
October 8, 1929 – February 3, 2019
The son of Henry J. and Lucinda (Godert) Eischeid, Henry “Hank” Eischeid was born in Halbur, Iowa and attended St. Augustine Grade School and Carroll High School. He entered the Air Force in 1950 during the Korean War and was honorably discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1954. He and Florence Riesenberg were married on October 3, 1959 at Holy Angels Church in Roselle, Iowa. Before retiring in 1991, Mr. Eischeid had farmed for two years, served his country in the Air Force for four years, worked for John Deere in Waterloo, Iowa for three years, and was employed by AT&T in Omaha for thirty-two years. He had been a member of St. Gerald Catholic Church in Ralston, Nebraska since 1960 and was also a longtime member of Ralston American Legion Post 373.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence (Riesenberg) Eischeid; brothers, John Eischeid and Robert Eischeid. He is survived by four children: Carol Eischeid, Joseph Eischeid (Julie), Gregory Eischeid, and Jim Eischeid (Cindy); seven grandchildren: Megan Koch (Jake), Ryan McKean (Shannon), Jackie Thomas (Jack), Kevin Eischeid (Kim), Justin Eischeid (Alainna), Jessica Hord (Trent), and Mitchell Eischeid; nine great-grandchildren; two brothers: Dr. Thomas Eischeid and Dr. Raymond Eischeid (Julie); sister, JoAnn Brosnihan; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Feb. 8th from 5pm to 7pm at the West Center Chapel, followed by VIGIL SERVICE at 7pm. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, Feb. 9th at 10am at St. Gerald Catholic Church, 9602 “Q” St. Entombment: Calvary Mausoleum, with military honors by Ralston American Legion Post 373. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Ralston Fire Department.
Frank Vondra Jr. notified us this afternoon that sadly, I report the passing of my mother, Lucille B. Vondra. Mom began her employment with Western Electric in 1957 at the ‘B’ Building near 19th & Howard Street before she transitioned to the Cable Plant. She retired as a cable inspector in 1979 and I believe was working in the Linclay Building located at the northwest corner of 132nd & I Street at that time.
Lucille B. Vondra
July 15, 1922 – January 31, 2019
Preceded in death by husband, Frank R. Vondra, daughter, Betty Jones, and son-in-law, James E. Jones. Parents, Clifford (Grace) Blackburn, step-mother, Matilda Blackburn, and nine brothers and sisters. Survived by sons, Calvin (Linda) Vondra and Frank Jr. (Kristin) Vondra, grand-children and great-grandchildren. No visitation. Private family service.
George Parkerson notified us of the passing of Sam from a post on the AT&T Facebook page by Linda White. Linda posted that Sam worked as a blender in Molding. He was a hard worker and a quiet and kind man. Rest in Peace Sam and may God bless your family.
Salvatore “Sam” Culotta
Culotta, Salvatore “Sam”
February 26, 1948 – January 31, 2019
Preceded in death by parents, Anthony and Milina. Survived by his wife, Cindy; daughters, Karin (Aaron) Albert and Angela (Chad) Gould; grandchildren, Logan, Lillian, and Lincoln; sisters, Marilyn (Jim) Kucks, and Carol (Terry) Nelson; brother, John (Beth) Culotta; and many other family and friends.
VISITATION begins Monday 4pm, with 7pm
WAKE SERVICE, all at the Mortuary.
FUNERAL: Tuesday 10am at Holy Ghost Catholic Church.
Interment: Calvary Cemetery.
KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 “F” St.
Omaha, NE
(402) 731-1234 www.klsfuneralhome.com
Steve Miller notified us of the passing of Roy from a post on the AT&T Facebook page. Roy Seals was a supervisor and retired from sales. Roy retired from the Omaha Works on 2/21/1992.
Roy D Seals
January 31, 2019
Seals, Roy D. Age 85 – January 31, 2019. Survived by wife, Jessie W. Seals, Omaha; sons, Curtis and Clyde (Connie) Seals, Los Angeles, CA; sisters: Shirley Tyree, Vyree (Karl) Russell, Omaha; grandchildren, other relatives. Special thanks to the staff and nurses at Azria Health Montclair. VIEWING: 10am Friday, Church; FUNERAL SERVICE: 11am Friday, Morning Star Baptist Church, 2019 Burdette Street. INTERMENT: 10am Monday, Omaha National Cemetery. THOMAS FUNERAL HOME, 3920 N. 24th Street, (402) 453-7111, www.omahathomasfh.com
VISITATION
Friday
February 8, 2019
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Morning Star Baptist Church
2019 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
FUNERAL SERVICE
Friday
February 8, 2019
11:00 AM
Morning Star Baptist Church
2019 Burdette St
Omaha, NE 68110
Thomas Funeral Home
3920 N 24th St
Omaha, NE 68110
Steve Odell notified us of the passing of Marilyn Goodell. Marilyn retired from the Omaha Works on 10/31/1991. She worked in 30 bldg.
Marilyn C. Goodell
Goodell, Marilyn C.
Feb 26, 1939 – Jan 24, 2019
Marilyn C. Goodell, age 79, of Omaha, went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 24, 2019. She was born on February 26, 1939 to James and Mary Collins. She is survived by her loving children: Crystal Emmert and husband Billy, Debra Murphy and husband Michael; sister Sherry Collins-Crawford; daughter-in-law Pamela Goodell; grandchildren, Thomas, Pauline (Stormy), Otto, Tony, and Richard; great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 10am Tuesday, January 29, at Westlawn Hillcrest Funeral Home. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the family may be shared at www.westlawnhillcrest.com
Westlawn Hillcrest
5701 Center St.
Omaha, NE 68106
Rose and Vern Larson notified us of the passing of Judith “Judy” Nelson. Judy retired from the Omaha Works on 2/10/1999 with 30 years of service.
Judith R. “Judy” Nelson
October 20, 1941 – January 21, 2019
Retired from Lucent after 30 years. Preceded in death by husband, Milton “Dodo” D. Nelson; mother, Betty; stepfather, Ray Watson; father, Bill Travis; brother, Bill Travis; sister, Pat Bly. Survived by daughters, Cyndi Zemula and Kim Lamb (Brian); her grandkids, who were the joy of her life: Korey Zemula, Kristi Lamb (Brian Field), and Kyle Lamb; sister, Virginia Busch; brothers-in-law, Gil and Ron (Karen); sister-in-law, Lindy; loved and cherished nieces and nephews; special friend, Charles Marchand; other family and many friends.
SERVICES: Saturday, Jan. 26th at 11am at St. Thomas Lutheran Church, 17007 “Q” St., preceded by VISITATION from 10am to 11am. Memorials are suggested to Nebraska Humane Society. https://heafeyheafey.com/judith-r-judy-nelson/
Heafey Hoffmann Dwoark Cutler
Mortuary & Crematory
7805 West Center Road,
Omaha NE 68124
Judy Nelson 77, peacefully passed away Monday evening at Lakeside hospital. She was born October 20, 1941in Omaha, Ne the 4th child to Betty & Bill Travis. Siblings Virginia, Bill (BooBoo) and Pat.
She grew up and graduated from South High school 1959. From high school she went on to beauty school. She then married of 40 years, the love of her life Dodo July 9, 1960. In 1962 they built their home in Millard, Ne with their daughters Cyndi & Kim, this is where they would spend their lives.
Judy had a beauty shop in the basement of their home. After a couple of years, she decided to seek employment outside of the home and went to work at Western Electric and did various jobs. After 30 years of service she retired from Lucent.
During the time of her daughters growing up, she assisted in coaching their softball teams. She was a HUGE fan of most sports, but she enjoyed mostly the Huskers, where her & Dodo attended home games for many years. She enjoyed golfing and bowling, and as a family camping & boating. Hobbies were out door gardening, knitting and quilting in which she made bed quilts for her family.
Her most precious people in her life, was her grandkids, Korey Zemula, Kyle Lamb, Kristi Lamb and Brian Field. She enjoyed going to Korey’s football & select baseball games, Kyle’s baseball,soccer, roller & ice hockey games, Kristi’s softball, soccer games and competitive cheerleading. Her grandkids called her the “Sassy” grandma, as many times she would stick out her tongue to them. Along with her family she was an avid pet lover, from birds, dogs, horse & cats which she always had 1 if not 2 of at all times. Her happiest of times was spent with daughters, son n law, distant & local siblings, nieces, nephews, brothers n law and sisters n laws and many many many friends. The last 15 years of her life was spent with her Best & Special friend Charley Marchand. She thought the world of Charley’s family as they were her own. Thank you to all the doctors that have treated her through her health issues for many years, and to all the nurses at Lakeside hospital her final days.
Cyndi and I would like to thank mostly all family & friends that came to visit during this difficult time and the support of Oriental Trading Co and CSG International. Aunt Virginia for being there to guide us now & days to come. I told you this is the way she planned leaving before you, cuz she knew you would guide & help us get everything done. Mostly to Brian Lamb who has been the man of the family since 2000. You have been there every minute from sitting with us, getting food and running home to get clothes to bring back to the hospital and feeding the cat, to driving us around to make arrangements. We couldn’t have gotten through this difficult time without you, and for that we Thank You!
I received this email this morning from Jim Eichner. My brother Jerry sent me this notification from the Denver group about the death of Bill Barry. I don’t know if you remember Bill from when he was in Omaha, but I’m sure there are quite a few that do. He and my brother Jerry both transferred to the Denver plant in 1971. He was either a supervisor or department chief here in Omaha before he transferred. But I just don’t know in what area that may have been. I have attached the obituary. Jim Eichner
William Michael “Bill” Barry
William M. Barry, 85 of Longmont, CO, passed away January 18, 2019. He was born November 22, 1933 in Lancaster County, NE to George and Margaret Barry. Bill served two years in the U.S. Army in Japan. On February 15, 1958 he married Dolores Booth at St. Mary’s Cathedral in Lincoln, NE and in 1959, they moved to Gretna, NE. Bill and Dee had three sons, Daniel, Kevin and Ron. He retired from AT&T as a manager and spent many years traveling and enjoying retirement with his wife.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Kevin Barry. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dee Barry, two sons, Dan (Kathy) and Ron Barry, two grandchildren, Morgan and Ross, daughter-in-law, Cindy of CA, three sisters; Rose Marie, Mary and Rita and two brothers, Dick and Bob, all of NE.
Memorial service and interment will be held in Nebraska at a later date. Please visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.
Darrel Sudduth notified us of the passing of Eugene Biglow. Eugene C. Biglow retired from the Omaha Works on 8/24/2000 with over 36 years of service.
Eugene Clifton Biglow
Biglow, Eugene Clifton
Eugene passed away peacefully on January 9, 2019. He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Myrtle and Earnest Grimes, his father and stepmother, Will and Louise Biglow; and sister Judith Robbins. He is survived by wife, Renee; children: Veronica Williams (Rodney), Audrey Johnson (Dirk), Tonya Lennox (Bryan), Eugene “Geno” Biglow, Jr., Chad Biglow, Theardise Loman, Jr. (T.K.) and Richetta Lowman; brothers: Ernie, Anthony, Tommy and Kevin Grimes; sisters: Betty Riddle (Alvin); Brenda Stoker (Horace) and Sharon Grimes-Ndem; 26 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.
SERVICES: Friday, Jan. 18th at 1pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 5911 Ville De Sante Dr., with
VISITATION prior to the service, from 11am to 1pm.
Eugene Clifton Biglow, who was affectionately known as “Bootsie” to his siblings and “Gene” to his friends, was born on February 3, 1940, in Paris, Texas. He spent his early childhood in Denver, Colorado and later relocated to Omaha, Nebraska to live with his father. As a youth Eugene enjoyed boxing in the light weight division. He graduated from Technical High School and later attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Eugene had a great work ethic and was employed with AT&T (Western Electric) for 36 years, until he retired in 2000. He was greatly respected by all who worked with him.
Eugene was a soft spoken man, but his words carried much weight. He loved his children, stepchildren, grandchildren and spiritual children. He always tried to impart to them the importance of being of good character and used his wisdom to impart many important life’s lessons. Eugene shared the words he heard from his father with his children: no matter what problems you might be having, BUSINESS GOES ON; he told his daughters not to bring a man to meet him if the man didn’t have a job and his own place, and told his sons their J.O.B. was their best friend. He loved reading to his children, sharing his personal storytelling, talking to them whenever possible and participating in the significant events in their lives.
Eugene learned the truth about the bible and dedicated his life to Jehovah God on October 5, 1985. It was his practice to ensure that he participated in the ministry each year on the date of his baptism. Eugene loved the ministry and it was through working together in the ministry that he came to know his wife Renee. They were joined in marriage on July 2, 1988, and faithfully served Jehovah together for 30 years. Eugene stayed close to Jehovah by regularly doing his DBR’s (Daily Bible Reading) and M&M’s (Meaning Meditation). Even as his health declined, he tried to remain active in the ministry. Eugene willingly served the congregation in any assignment he was asked to perform; first a ministerial servant and later as an elder. Despite his advancing illness, he drove to Wichita, Kansas in March 2017, to attend the School for Congregation of Elders. Eugene said attending the school was one of the greatest highlights of his spiritual life, and he thanked Jehovah God for giving him the strength to attend. Eugene had complete trust in Jehovah. He stated throughout his years as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and especially during his illness, that he felt he was in Jehovah’s hands and he looked forward to living forever in the new world.
During his down time, Eugene enjoyed playing a good chess game, watching sports, and most of all working in his garden. He loved watching Western movies. Eugene always wanted to be dressed impeccably and didn’t consider himself to be properly dressed if his shoes were not shined. This attitude came from the years he spent in his youth shining shoes at the Greyhound Bus station and working at the Nebraska Clothing Store. He enjoyed taking pictures with his family, friends, and of his travels.
Eugene’s calm presence, infectious smile, and “tell it like it is” attitude will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father Myrtle and Earnest Grimes, his father and step-mother Will and Louise Biglow and sister Judith Robbins. He leaves to mourn his death his beloved wife of 30 years, Renee; cherished children: Veronica (Rodney) Williams of Phoenix, Arizona; Audrey (Dirk) Johnson of Washington, DC; Tonya (Bryan) Lennox of Mosley, Virginia; Eugene “Geno” Biglow Jr. of Phoenix, Arizona; Chad Biglow, Theardise (T.K.) Lowman Jr. and Richetta Lowman of Omaha, Nebraska; brothers Ernie, Anthony, Tommy and Kevin Grimes of Denver, Colorado; sisters Betty (Alvin) Riddle of East Chicago, Illinois; Brenda (Horace) Stoker and Sharon Grimes-Ndem of Denver, Colorado; 26 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, extended family and dear friends. “Grandpa” will be especially missed by special grandson Xavier Lowman.
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler
7805 West Center Road,
Omaha NE 68124
(402) 391-3900
https://heafeyheafey.com/eugene-c-biglow/
The Phalen family has changed the plans for the passing of John. There will now be a Celebration of Life at Forest Lawn Funeral home at 11:00 am and a lunch following at the VFW off 90th and Military at 12:30 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2019
John P. Phalen
Phalen III, John P.
Jan 6, 1948 – Jan 3, 2019
Preceded in death by his parents John Jr. and Beverly (Doty); grandson Andre. He is survived by his children Michelle, Miranda, and Tim; grandchildren Ethan and Ira; brothers David and Steve; sisters Rose (Larry), Mary (John) and Nancy; numerous nieces and nephews. CELEBRATION OF LIFE 11:00am, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the funeral home. FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME 7909 Mormon Bridge Road Omaha, NE 68152
The family will also be having a lunch following the service at the VFW off 90th and Military at 12:30 pm.
https://www.omaha.com/obits/phalen-iii-john-p/article_879c075a-bab8-5f27-a10e-c5f8e4651e82.html
Forest Lawn Funeral Home
7909 Mormon Bridge Road
Omaha, NE
Vern Larson and Dick Scott notified us of the passing of Charles Gerhard. Charles was an electrician and retired from the Omaha Works on 9/8/1999
Charles Gerhard
Gerhard, Charles
1940 – 2019
Age 79
Charlie was a long time resident of rural Leshara, NE. Preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Cornelia; and brother, Ernie. Survived by wife, Janie; sister-in-law: Deanna Gerhard, her son, the Rev. Kurt and wife Dr. Jennifer Gerhard of Washington, D.C.; brother-in-law, Bob Gutzwiller and wife Terri of Yutan NE, and their son Jim and wife Jennifer and family of Elm Creek, NE; many dear friends.
Memorials will be directed to the Valley Twin Rivers YMCA, or the Yutan American Legion Post #262. As per Charlie’s request, his body was donated to the Creighton University Anatomical Studies Program. There is No Service to be held.
Today when searching for an obituary of another person I found the passing of Lawrence “Larry” Dolleck. Larry was a supervisor at the Omaha Works and retired on 5/31/1999 with 34 years of service.
Lawrence P. Dolleck
Dolleck, Lawrence P.
Sept 19, 1940 – Jan 2, 2019
He is survived by his wife, Connie; children, Sue Standish, John Zurek; grandchildren, Nicholas Standish, Emily Standish; sisters, Loretta (Brad) Yoss, Ardith (Frank) Denby.
FAMILY RECEIVES FRIENDS: FRI, JAN 4, 2019, 6:00-8:00PM.
SERVICES: SAT, JAN 5, 2019, 10:30AM, all at West Center Chapel.
Interment: Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Memorials will be directed by the family. www.heafeyheafey.com
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler
Mortuaries & Crematory
7805 West Center Road
Omaha NE 68124
Andrew Morisch notified us of the passing of his father on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Robert retired from the Omaha Works on 9/1/2000 with over 37 years of service.
Robert F. Morisch
7/5/1944 – 12/29/2018
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Helen Morisch; sister, Jean Bower. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; son, Andrew (Elizabeth); grandchildren: Adrianna, Scarlett, Vivienne and Miles; sister, Kathy Semper (Fred); numerous nieces and nephews
Family will receive friends Wednesday, January 2nd from 5-7PM at West Center with VIGIL SERVICE at 7PM. Mass of Christian Burial: Thursday, January 3rd, 10:30AM St. James Catholic Church
Interment: Calvary www.heafeyheafey.com/robert-f-morisch/
Heafey Hoffmann Dworak Cutler
Mortuaries & Crematory
7805 West Center Road
Omaha NE 68124
Edie Riester posted the passing of Berdeena Chase on Facebook. Berdeena started her employment with Western Electric and left with a buyout from CommScope with close to 40 years of service.
Berdeena Chase
August 18, 1947 – December 27, 2018
Berdeena Chase, 71, of Carson, IA died on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Griswold Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Griswold, IA.
Berdeena is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Merlin Telkamp; sister, Verola Snyder.
Berdeena is survived by her husband of 49 years, David Chase; sons Shawn Chase, his wife Shannon and their children Ashlyn and Aidan of Waukee, IA, and Shane Chase, his children Leighton and Landon Chase and their mother Katie Chase of Omaha, NE; sister, Glennice Shay and her husband, Gary of Chaska, MN; brother, Marlin Telkamp and his wife, Geri of Watertown, S.D.; other relatives and a host of special friends.
Berdeena Lucille Telkamp, one of five children of Glenn and Harriett (Staples) Telkamp was born on August 18, 1947 in Brookings, South Dakota. She received her education from Brookings schools graduating in 1965. On December 24, 1969 she married David Chase in Council Bluffs. The couple was blessed with two sons, Shawn Kelly and Shane Matthew. The couple made their home in Carson. She worked for almost 40 years for Western Electric.
Berdeena enjoyed reading, flower gardening, attending her kids and grandkids sports activities, and spending time with her family.
Celebration of Life will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Loess Hills Funeral and Cremation Center in Carson, IA with Reverend Michael Slininger officiating.
Visitation with the family present will be held two hours prior to the service beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Memorials: Carson Fire and Rescue