Josephine "Joey" Pedersen
Mar 8, 2026
Josephine “Joey” Pedersen was born June 9th, 1939 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Fred and Lucile (Fleming) Brown. Joey was only six when her father passed. She then went to live with her aunt and uncle, Josephine and Dan Kirby, during the week and would go home on the weekends, as Lucile was a nurse and worked nights at...
Karen A. Casterline
Mar 5, 2026
Predeceased by: ex-husband Glen; Son, Bryan; and Sister, Jolaine (Jim)
Survived by: daughters: Teri Price and Tracy Ronk (Ken); son Brent Casterline (Diane), & daughter-in-law Dianne (Scott) Corder; 6 grandkids: Jenny (Rom), Alan (Heather), Dave (Becky), Nick, Tara (Mike), Caitlin (Gina), and 4 great-grandkids: Riley, Conner, Sophia, Adonis.
She worked at JC Penney’s for about 34 years and Convergy’s for many years....
Michelle R. Griffith
Mar 4, 2026
Born November 26, 1960, in Floydada, Texas, Michelle Griffith passed away peacefully at her home in Gretna, Nebraska, on March 4, 2026, with her husband by her side.
She was preceded in death by Courtney Lang, Ray Cook, Lisa Lang, Jean Skinner, and Jennifer Griffith. She is survived by her husband, Jeffery; her daughter Julie Griffith and her children, Drew and...
Denny L. Witt
Mar 4, 2026
Elkhorn – Denny was a lifelong farmer and cattle feeder. He was preceded in death by wife of 70 years: Marian; parents: Ted and Mabel Witt; daughter: Sally Hurst; Survived by daughter: Kathy Johnson and partner: Kerry Petersen; son: John Witt and wife: Michele Witt; grandchildren: Jacob Hurst, Jamie West and husband: Dave West, Aaron Hurst, Nolan Johnson and wife: Rebecca,...
Emma Louise Schmaderer
Feb 28, 2026
Emma Louise Schmaderer, age 82 of Omaha, Nebraska passed away on February, 28, 2026, comforted by the presence of her husband, children, and grandchildren at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha, Nebraska. Emma, also known as “Emmy”, left behind an admirable legacy of faith, strength, and unconditional love for her family.
Born in Sarcoxie, Missouri on February 20, 1944, Emma grew...
Linda L. Ryley
Feb 27, 2026
Linda Lee Ryley was born in Tekamah, Nebraska on February 9th, 1947, to her parents, Weldon "Lucky" and Sharon "Kitty" Norbeck.
Linda was married to Gary Ryley Sr. on May 6th, 1967. The couple enjoyed twenty-nine years together, bringing three children into the world before Gary's passing on November 1st, 1996.
Linda was a woman of many talents and interests. Throughout her...
Jerry Richard "Dick" Smith
Feb 27, 2026
Jerry Richard “Dick” Smith died peacefully February 27, 2026. Dick Smith was born January 24, 1943 in Omaha, NE. Dick was a state wrestler at Benson High School then at Omaha Technical High School. He left school early to enlist in the Navy from 1960 to 1964. He met his beautiful bride shortly after and was married to Sharon Smith...
Beverly B. Johnson
Feb 26, 2026
Elkhorn - Preceded in death by husband: Jerry; parents: Elmer and Ada Jordan; brother: Wendell Jordan; sister: Bonnie Dickes. Survived by daughter: Melanie Bowen; son: Timothy of San Diego; grandchildren: Chad Pollock, Suzanne Cornelison, Amy Otten; 7 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great grandchildren.
Private family services.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. - 108th Street Chapel - 2727 N 108th St - Omaha, NE - 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
Messiah Maxwell Dixon
Feb 25, 2026
Messiah Maxwell Dixon was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 20, 2004 to Michael Foxworth and Michelle Dixon. He was raised by his great aunt Deborah Dixon.
He enjoyed participating in a variety of sports growing up and was quite the athlete. While playing sports was fun, he mostly liked just being around his teammates. As he grew a little older,...
Eric G. Hoefker
Feb 24, 2026
Eric Gay Hoefker was born on September 12, 1951, to Gerhard (Gay) and Wanda Ruth (Wilson) Hoefker. He was the first of six children born to this marriage.
Eric was preceded in death by his parents.
Eric is survived by his siblings and their spouses and children: Myra and Steve O’Denius (Wesley, Tim); Laura and David Dwyer (Jonathan); Paul and Jadine Hoefker;...