Life and Legacy

of

Ronnell Marquis Grixby

“CHUNK”

Emmy L. “Penny” Wilcox   01/07/1927– 08/15/2021 Age 94 – Born in Beatrice NE. to Frederick E. and E. Martha Paul Preceded in death by parents and brothers Edwin, Ralph and Raymond. She is survived by brother Richard Paul of Tempe, AZ. and sister Marilyn Mitchell of Norfolk, NE. She married Edward L. Wilcox, established residence in Omaha, and...

Briggs Theodore O’Neill Briggs Theodore O’Neill, only age 10 in years, but a true marauding Viking in spirit, passed away suddenly on August 6, 2021. Loved and coveted by the countless who are devastated by his sudden and unexpected departure, they choose to honor him here with a cheeky report of his decade of adventures , as he would have...

Marshall Earl Martin Age 71 of Omaha passed away on August 5 th . Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, August 11 th at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave. Funeral Service: 1:00 PM Thursday, August 12 th also at the mortuary. Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery The family request that anyone attending please wear a mask.

Martha Chamberlain Ullerich was born in Detroit, Michigan July 16, 1942. She died in Omaha on August 1 st , at the age of 79. Her humor and smile were with her in her final hours along with her children. Martha grew up in Houston, Texas with her two sisters, father and beloved mother, Odessa Yant Shaffer. They moved to...

Corrie Elouise Wilson was a true child of God and was one of six children born to Eddie Stradford and Mabel Stradford, four boys; Eddie Jr., Jimmie, Murford and George, two girls; Corrie Elouise and Rheu Dell. Corrie married Rev. George Homer Wilson and they had a son; Jonathan Wayne. She had one grandson; Jonathan II and one great-granddaughter; Margaux...

Bette Lynn Bressler was the last of seven children born to Myrtle Victoria Borg Bressler and Lindley John Bressler on April 18, 1943 in Wakefield, Nebraska. Siblings included Mary Helen Little , Merlin Bressler , Inez Dobbs , Joy Iverson , Harold Bressler , and Tom Bressler . Bette was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and nurse. She...

August 1, 1934 – June 29, 2021 August, known by most as “Augie” was born at home in Omaha, Nebraska on August 1, 1934 to Harold Edward Allen and Helen Marie Elsasser Allen.  Augie was the second child of four all of whom have preceded him in death.   He entered into rest peacefully on June 29, 2021at home with his...

Gary M. Collins Jr. Age 44 of Omaha, Nebraska was born in Topeka, Kansas to Susan and Gary Collins Sr. on May 19, 1977.  He passed away on July 13, 2021 at home. Gary was a dedicated father to NaSchelle, AriAnna and Tyrese. He enjoyed fishing, bike riding, working out, fixing bikes for the neighborhood kids and spending time with...

James Anthony Dodd Meeks was born July 31, 1962 in Omaha, Ne. to J.W. Dodd and Willa Culliver-Dodd. James received Christ at an early age at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church . James received his high school diploma from Benson High School in 1981. After high school, James enlisted in the United States Marines Corp, where he served from 1981 to...