Esther Z. Hawkins
Nov 25, 2025
We gather here today to celebrate the life of a remarkable woman, Esther Zee Hawkins. A woman full of warmth, unwavering faith, deep love for her family, and a heart dedicated to serving others.
She was born in the small town of Spencer, Nebraska, to roots that shaped the woman she would become: grounded, compassionate, steady, and devoted to the people...
Lillian "Kay" Mittlieder
Nov 25, 2025
Lillian Kay Mittlieder was born on July 5th, 1938 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Martin and Dorothy Jorgensen. Kay married the love of her life, Marvin, and spent all of her days raising her children and making a home. She was a loving wife and mother, who loved cooking, watching soap operas, playing (and winning) cards, going to the Goodwill and...
Rosetta J. Ford
Nov 23, 2025
Rosetta Ford passed from this Earth on November 23, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents: Floyd and Williemae Whitsitt; and her sister: Shirley Folkers. She is survived by her brother: Bob Whitsitt; her son: Jay Ford and his wife: Debbie Ford; and her daughter: Dawn Ford and her partner: Charles Reid. Rosetta was raised on a farm and that...
Cheryl Ann Goodman
Nov 21, 2025
Cheryl Ann Goodman, 64, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, at UNMC with her daughters holding her hands.
Cheryl was born to John and Karen Richardson, and grew into a warm, devoted, and hardworking woman whose presence touched everyone around her. In 2008 she married the love of her life, Barry Goodman, with whom she built a...
Otis D. Walker
Nov 21, 2025
Otis Daniel Walker was born in Prescott, Arkansas on March 27, 1938, to John Aron Walker and Pearlie Burton. His mother died when he was just six months old, and his father brought him up in Prescott, Arkansas until he turned eleven. He accepted Christ at the early age of 4. His father relocated to Omaha, NE where he eventually...
David M. Kass
Nov 20, 2025
Survived by parents Doug and Linda Kass, partner in life and in love Tarynn Rhynalds, children Delainey Rhynalds and Leo Kass, Uncle Tom Fitzgerald and wife Linda Maue, Aunt Mary Fitzgerald, Aunt Gayle Sturm, Cousins Katie Sturm, Sarah O’Neal, Laura Emmanuel, Lacey Burden, Joseph Fitzgerald, Kim Fitzgerald, and last but not least his cat, Jack.
Proceeded in death by grandparents John...
Billy J. Alcorn
Nov 18, 2025
Billy Joe Alcorn was born on March 2, 1951 in Judd Hill, Arkansas to the late James and Josephine Alcorn.
Billy was the seventh of 10 children. He attended Judd Hill public school. Billy accepted Christ at an early age and after moving to Omaha he attended the freedom worship center, under the leadership of Pastor Jeff Booth.
Billy found employment with...
Patricia A. Miller
Nov 16, 2025
Patricia Ann Miller was born on October 25, 1948, to Ward and Helen Goodell in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She passed away at her home in Omaha, Nebraska on November 16, 2025, at the age of 77.
When Patty was young, her family moved from Redfield, South Dakota to Omaha, Nebraska, where she spent most of her childhood and adult life. Patty...
Betty Zollicoffer
Nov 16, 2025
Jo Betty Kyles-Zollicoffer, lovingly known as Nanny or Bessie, was born on August 31, 1942, in Sallis, Mississippi, the eldest of twelve children. From the very beginning, she carried the heart, strength, and responsibility of a true matriarch.
In 1965, Jo Betty married Willie Zollicoffer, and shortly after, the couple moved to Omaha, Nebraska. In 1967, she was widowed far too...
Jennifer L. Young Joaquin
Nov 15, 2025
A Visitation will be held in honor of Jenny on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary - 4932 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104.
A Graveside Service will then take place on Thursday, November 20th, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery - 2300 South 78th St. Omaha, NE 68124.