Marjorie E. Closner
May 9, 2026
Graveside Service 2:00 PM Friday (5/15/2026) at Evergreen Cemetery 408 N 33rd St. Beatrice, Nebraska.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. - Gretna Chapel - 11710 Standing Stone - Gretna, NE - 402-332-0090
www.RoederMortuary.com
Peggy R. Blake
May 9, 2026
Visitation 5:00 - 7:00 PM Thursday (5/14/2026) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th St. Omaha, NE; Burial 10:30 AM Friday Hillcrest Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. - 108th Street Chapel - 2727 N 108th St - Omaha, NE - 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
Stephanie J. Elting
May 8, 2026
Stephanie Elting, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Stephanie was born on April 3, 1973, in Queens, New York, to John and Patty. At a young age, her family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she grew...
Richard P. Willis
May 7, 2026
Omaha - Richard “Dick” Paul Willis was born July 25, 1956 to parents Donald and Lucille Willis in Tekamah, NE.
He grew up later in Omaha, NE as the only son of four children; Nancy, Pat, Dick and Terri.
Dick attended Wakonda Elementary, Nathan Hale Middle School and Omaha North High School. After graduation in 1974, Dick went to the United States...
Hunter D. Rytych
May 6, 2026
Hunter Dean Rytych was born in Omaha NE on August 13th, 2007. As a baby, Hunter was happy, rarely fussy and always ready for mealtime. Those traits carried on through the remainder of his life. As he grew up, he quickly began showcasing his fascination with learning, maybe not with schoolwork but with any topic that caught his fancy. As...
Diane L. Hansen
May 6, 2026
It is with deep love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Diane “Lady Di” Hansen, lovingly known as Mama, Gma, GG, Sister, Aunt Di, Mrs. H, Mrs. Santa, and Dear Friend. Diane lived a life rooted in faith, grace, wisdom, and unconditional love. With sparkling Irish eyes, a quick wit, and a gentle spirit, she made everyone around...
Shirley E. Thorogood
May 4, 2026
Omaha - Preceded in death by parents Louis & Irene Meyer. Survived by husband John, family and friends.
Visitation Monday 5 - 7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Tuesday (5/12/2026) at St. James Catholic Church 9025 Larimore Ave. Interment Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials to St. James/Seton Catholic School.
Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
Daniel E. Hokens
2026
Daniel Evan Hokens was born November 9, 1938 of parents August “Gus” and Agnes Hokens near Matchwood Township, Michigan.
He grew up on a dairy farm in Ontonagon County, Michigan; the second of three children with older sister Kristin and younger brother Alan.
Dan graduated from Bergland High School in 1956 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering...
Millicent J. Long
May 2, 2026
Millicent passed away on May 2 at the age of 94 years old.
Millicent was an integration trailblazer. She was the first black women to join The Angels, an auxiliary group who supported the cadets of the ROTC at Omaha University where she met her future husband, Norman Long. After earning her Master’s Degree in Education, Millicent joined the faculty at...
