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Omaha (NE) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated inducts New Members The Omaha (NE) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has expanded its chapter with five new members. The Links, Incorporated is an international, non-profit corporation established in 1946. The membership consists of more than 17,000 professional women of African descent in 299 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensur-

ing the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry. Members of The Links, Incorporated contribute more than one million documented hours of community service annually-strengthening their communities and enhancing the nation. For more information, visit www.linksinc.org. The Omaha (NE) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered on September 30, 1950. As the 6th chartered chapter in our organization, we are considered a legacy chapter. For more information: www.omahachapterlinksinc.org ★

Viking of Distinction North High’s 39th Vikings of Distinction Banquet took place at the Field Club of Omaha. Among the honorees was our community’s own:

Doris Ellis Moore Class of 1974

Living a life in pursuit of passion and purpose defines Doris Ellis Moore. A Goodrich scholar and graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Doris held several positions before opening Heartland Counseling and Consulting Center, which provided outpatient therapy. She subsequently established the Center for Holistic Development, addressing the many issues of mental illness. Her strong faith led her to

activities such a choir coordinator and Sunday School teacher at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. For her notable achievements and contributions to the betterment of her com-

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Urban League of Nebraska (ULN) held its annual Scholars Reception at the College of Saint Mary Warde Conference Center. Forty area high school seniors received scholarships because of their academic and community achievements. This longstanding event is a core element of the Urban League of Nebraska’s mission to ensure that more individuals have a chance to realize their educational dreams. “Education is a key component of the mission of the Urban League of Nebraska, so it is only fitting that we help ensure that more youth can have the opportunity to attend college. The scholarship program recognizes some of our community’s best and brightest and is also an investment in our future leaders. Many of these students are already highly involved in making Omaha a stronger, more resilient city. It is an honor to celebrate them and their

accomplishments,” states Wayne Brown, President and CEO.

2023 Urban League of Nebraska Scholars:

Jakaya Bedford Tyteanna Belvin Jasmine Bogard Tre’Vionne Brown Jdyn Bullion Sierra Cain Jayla Cannon Azriel Carr Tia Chism Kobee Coleman Ja’Cya Cooper Dakarai Davis Aaliyah Farmer Jordyn Frank Michaela Gunter Inaya Henley Arianna Hill Kamden Hutcherson Ra’Nyah Marion Esperanza Martinez Kobe McPhaull Zakiyyah Muhammad Mia Page Prayvell Pope I’Yanna Powell Demetrius Price Grayson Ridder Young

Amarah Riley Braylan Royal Jaylin Sims Natrielle Smith Kalila Spellman Cory Vaughan Jr. Jessica Vazquez Ni’Kiya Viktora-Long Tyrese Walker Milana Webb Avarae Wells Dayanna Wells Jamiyah Williams

About Urban League of Nebraska

Started in 1927, Urban League of Nebraska focuses on three core areas – school, work, and community. With programming beginning with afterschool care, attendance, moving to post-secondary success and employment services, ULN serves over 6,000 people annually. The mission of ULN is to be an empowering voice in the community advocating for economic self-reliance, parity, power, civil rights, and equal opportunity for all. ★

Publisher’s Pen Terri D. Sanders

]Happy Mother’s Day Weekend. For me Mother’s Day is about LEGACY. My mother, Opal M. McAlister raised me in the old school way. And my children are the same. Elders names have a “handle” on their names: Mr., Mrs. Miss, Auntie, you know what I mean. Whether we are social friends or business associates if you were born before me, I call you Mr. or Mrs. I honor those who have a seasoned life. I revel in LEGACY. I am a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, and am a Golden Life 1 level membership. I became a Delta in 1978, the same year I graduated from Creighton University. Talk about legacy…Those twenty two ladies were extraordinary. This past weekend I participated in the Membership Induction of five ladies into The Omaha (Nebraska) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. On the day before the induction, I lost my voice due to allergies. Friday night I drank every concoction I could think of to heal so that I could participate in the ceremony on Saturday, mission accomplished. Membership has privilege. I am honored to have membership in two of the leading organizations in our Culture. Each organization has its own legacy. Legacy is important. It is our responsibility to share what we know with those who are coming behind us.

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Sharing the ropes, the secrets, and paths that lead to success. My favorite saying is: “You are not a success if you do not have a successor.” People in our community that hold the keys have a duty to pass those keys on and not let the doors remain locked upon their leaving this earth. That is not acceptable…I am continuous on the look out for a successor to publish The Omaha Star. That is MY responsibility. I have been working since I was in the second grade and was able to count money. My parents owned McAlister’s Beauty Supply. I came to know many people because of that business. My mother was mature when I was born and she treated me like an adult and spoke to me with truth. I was exposed to national speakers, travel and experiences that have contributed to the fabric of my life and who I am today. For that I am thankful. That is LEGACY. I am the publisher of the Omaha Star Newspaper because I believe in LEGACY. The Omaha Star is an institution in our community and my commitment is to continue the LEGACY of what Mrs. Brown started and what the publishers who followed her have done. It is my intention to take the Omaha Star into the future and to share the GOOD News and promote justice for our community. I am one who believes in sharing LEGACY so that the good in our community continues to live on…Happy Mother’s Day to the LEGACY keepers, those who pass on the wisdom of life to continue the Culture… ★

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The new site for OPL’s downtown library was announced by Mayor Stothert in November 2021. W. Dale Clark Main Library closed on August 28, 2022, at which time an interim branch opened at 1410 Howard Street to serve downtown patrons and visitors until construction on the new location was complete. The building at 1401 Jones Street was designed by renowned Omaha architect John Latenser in 1912 and originally served as the David Cole Creamery. When it closed in 1940, the building was renovated into cold storage, and later operated as an auto parts supply business before being sold to investors in 2013. Over the past 18 months, OPL staff have worked with HDR, Margaret Sullivan Studio, Noddle Companies, Ronco Construction, and White Lotus Group to create a space that would best meet the needs of the downtown

community. The two-story brick building has been transformed into a 21st century library while simultaneously paying homage to its history as part of the Omaha Rail and Commerce Historic District. Visitors will notice original exposed ceiling beams, brick, and ceramic tile alongside new large windows, and an open floor plan that includes moveable shelves and furnishings to help make the space as flexible as possible. The library offers three meeting rooms and five study rooms. The children’s space features reading nooks, as well as a story house for children to explore and play. The second floor incorporates space for teens and a reading room. Public computers and open study spaces are available throughout the branch. More information about the Downtown Branch and other facilities projects at OPL is available at omahalibrary.org. ★

In the Tradition of Malcolm X Each generation presents humankind with people who possess the ancestral spirit of liberation, dispel the notion of lost leadership, and personify the transcendent voices that give rise to a Frederick Hampton of the Black Panthers, a Marcus Garvey of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), a Patrice Lumumba of Congo-Kinshasa, and last but certainly not least, Omaha’s native son, Malcom X. Many and like most of my generation came to first recognize Malcolm X’s story from the 1992 biographical drama ‘X’ or by reading his riveting autobiography as told by Alex Haley, then listening to audio recordings of his revolutionist speeches. All of these resources and additional book and journal publications, which aim to address gaps in the scholarship, are critical tools for those of us deeply immersed in and committed to examining the great life of Malcolm X and the ongoing conquest to which he dedicated his life. Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 to Earl and Louise Little, both committed members of Marcus and Amy Ashwood Garvey’s UNIA, an independent organization founded in 1914 that held robust membership across the North American, Caribbean, and African diasporic communities and addressed the socio-politico-economic needs of its black national and international communities.

Shortly following Malcolm’s birth, the Little family moved to Lansing, Michigan after persistent threat and harassment from the vigilante hate group, the Ku Klux Klan, in Nebraska only to face additional terror in Lansing. Devastated by the racially motivated murder of his father in 1931, riddled by the subsequent state-led psychiatric institutionalization of his mother, and dismayed by the dispersion of his family, Malcolm eventually began to mirror much of the instability and obscurity that surrounded him. However, unbeknownst to his young self, Malcolm’s propensity for growth would inevitably surpass the turbulent and occasionally uncertain times that laid ahead. Malcom’s life can be characterized by three waves of evolutionary leadership. His first ascension to leadership was that of radical self-transformation underscored by substantial ideological, spiritual, and literary development during his years in prison (1946-1952). He later rose to prominence as a minister in the Nation of Islam from 1952 – 1963. His third leadership transition was the formation of the Organization for Afro American Unity (OAAU) in June of 1964. To formalize his secular black nationalist agenda, Malcolm X moved away from the ready-made infrastructure previously presented to

him and shifted to one of new foundational philosophy, governance, and programming. Surely not an easy feat, but along with colleague John Henrik Clarke and other fervent black nationalist stakeholders, Malcolm conceived a black nationalist blueprint for unified moral leadership and expanded political consciousness. On that fateful day of February 21, 1965, man carried out what resulted in the final attempt at Malcolm’s physical life, but what man will never do is put to rest Malcolm’s restorative vision for humanity. As we approach Malcolm’s 98th birthday on May 19, 2023, may we be reminded of his coalition-style leadership as we confront the plight and progress of our times. Writer Bio Oroma Igwe is a writer who is deeply interested in the intake and dissemination of human stories that inform her existence, empower our people, and allow her to intersect her long-held convictions with work/ writings that are centered on the history, current conditions, and edification of black people - Africans in the Americas, other diasporic regions, and the African continent - Oroma is a graduate of the Ohio State University and Meharry Medical College and a Public Health professional of 10+ years. ★

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Shovel-Ready Grant Helps North Omaha Theater Convert Historic Building Into Modern Performance Space Article sponsored by Nebraska Department of Economic Development

Brigitte McQueen, executive director of The Union for Contemporary Art at 24th and Lake Streets in Omaha, stands near the site of the Shirley Tyree Theater, which is under construction just south of the arts center. In the old theater space that sits along Lake Street in Omaha’s Union for Contemporary Art building, passing trucks would rattle the windows and disrupt performances, as would bargoers confused about which door belonged to which business. The 1,000-square-foot space was so small that audience members would have to walk onto the stage during a performance to get to the restroom. “There was no backstage, there were no dressing rooms,” said Brigitte McQueen, the arts center’s founder and executive director. “It really was not a functional theater, but we made it work.

The Union’s theater arts program launched in 2016, five years after McQueen founded the organization in North Omaha. “Our performing arts program at The Union really focuses on plays that were written by contemporary Black playwrights,” she said. “It has been a beautiful opportunity for actors, castmates, and crew members of color to be able to find consistent work in Omaha, which is tricky … It also has been a really pivotal piece in terms of connecting The Union to North Omaha.” The new theater will allow The Union to continue to do readings in addition to plays. Additionally, it will provide a venue for presenting music and dance that wasn’t previously available in its main building, which has studio and gallery space for visual artists and ceramic, printing, fiber-art and digital-art studios available for use by the public.

grant program, funded by $100 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act money and $15 million from Nebraska’s general fund, is intended to assist nonprofit groups whose capital projects were delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. DED announced The Union as an award recipient in June 2022.

Now, with the help of $1.8 million in state Shovel-Ready Capital Recovery and Investment Act funds and millions more from other sources, The Union is building a fully equipped black-box theater space along 24th Street with seating capacity for 75 people.

The Union acquired the building that will house the theater in late 2019/early 2020, McQueen said, “and then the pandemic hit and I had to make a hard pivot into making sure that we were OK just as an organization.” Fundraising on the $8.6 million project resumed at the end of 2021 and continued into 2022.

“North Omaha has a unique and beautiful culture worthy of being seen, celebrated, and shared,” said Trevon Brooks, chief strategy officer for DED. “The Union of Contemporary Art showcases this culture and strengthens its expression. I look forward to seeing The Union engage more Nebraskans through performances and visual artistry at its newly constructed theater.”

“There’s a rehearsal hall and a proper backstage area with dressing rooms and a scene shop. It’s completely different,” McQueen said. “It’s going to be extremely beautiful.”

Construction of The Union’s new theater is being aided by the shovelready project grant from the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED). The agency’s shovel-ready

Construction on the historic F.J. Carey Block building, which sits across from a small parking lot to the south of The Union’s main building, began in earnest last year. The Block building, built around 1914,

formerly housed a dry cleaner, a laundromat, auto body shops and, most recently, a day care. It was in such disrepair, McQueen said, that Lund-Ross Constructors, the contractors on the project, could salvage only the south and west exterior walls. The 7,400-square-foot theater, designed by the Omaha-based architectural firm Alley Poyner Macchietto, will be named after the late Shirley Tyree, who McQueen noted was heavily involved in North Omaha and the theater community for decades. “She was just an incredible force of nature,” McQueen said of Tyree, who also served for many years on the Omaha Public Schools board. Construction should be done by late summer, McQueen said, and theater programming should begin early next year. ★ Copyright © 2023 Nebraska Department of Economic Development, All rights reserved

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Rev. Dr. Lorenzo S.L. Fincher Senior Pastor 5318 South 30th Street Omaha, NE 68107 Phone: (402) 731-1840 “Large enough to serve you, Small enough to know you”

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Sunday School .............................................. 9:30 a.m. Worship Services .............................................. 10:45 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Services ..........................................6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study.....................7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Biblically Based, Family Oriented, Dynamic Fellowship

Church of the Living God “A great place to call home.” Pastor Overseer Dr. Claude White 2029 Binney Street Omaha, Nebraska 68110 402-451-4742

Worship Service .............10:00 a.m. Sunday School .................8:45 a.m. Excluding First Sunday Tuesday Evening Service.........7:00 p.m.

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“Come Get Your Hilltop Experience” Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor 5544 Ames Avenue, Omaha, NE 68104 Telephone: 402-451-8322 Website: www.cmumc.net Email: clairumc@cumc.omhcoxmail.com Rev. Portia A. Cavitt, Pastor

Sunday School………………………8:45 a.m. Sunday Worship Experience………...10:00 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study….…….…….6:00 p.m.

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“Transformed People Everywhere” 2602 N. 24th St. - PO Box 11593 www.mtmoriahomaha.net Off: (402) 451-8800 Sunday Worship ..........................................10:45 a.m. Live Stream: Facebook.com/mtmoriahomaha Please call for Prayer and Transformation Group Bible Study Schedule

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Sunday Morning Service 11:30am Wednesday Bible Study In Person 6:30pm Friday Night on Zoom Saturday Prayer at Noon We are the church where everybody is somebody!

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7020 Cass Street, Omaha, NE 68132 402.556.6262 www.fumcomaha.org First United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive community, inspired to grow with and in God.

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Are you in love with God? By Billy Holland

The Almighty has the power to unlock all doors and break down every obstacle. We also believe He can do whatever He wants, but often are left clueless to comprehend His decisions. I’ve heard testimonies from individuals who were in a grave situation and suddenly they were delivered. Coincidence? No, I believe God had a precise plan that would bring Him glory. On the other hand, as a chaplain, I’ve been on scene where someone was involved in a terrible accident or had taken their own life and obviously, He did not prevent that. No human can understand why sometimes He intervenes and other times He does not, but His sovereignty is defined as Him being the Omniscient judge with all authority. Didn’t we pray, not my will but thy will be done? So what about our desires and choices? If we want to spend time each day praying for a stronger spiritual awareness, and focusing on developing a closer relationship with Christ, we certainly have the opportunity to do it. He designed us with free will which means we choose what we do and whom we serve, and it’s evident who desires to be filled with God’s Spirit and who could care less. The religious masses will scoff and say, “It’s

ridiculous! No one can think about God all the time!” Really? This is not true. Responses like this are a defense mechanism trying to disguise guilt by justifying rebellion. There is a remnant today that is devoted to being one with God. They desire to pull away from the dark persuasions of the world and passionately invest their entire lives in drawing nearer to Him. Are you included with these disciples? I can hear the arguments now, “Am I supposed to live in a monastery and chant day and night, I have a family and I want to enjoy the pleasures of life!” Did I say the only way to know and love God was to live in the isolation of a dungeon? I’m just trying to relay that every Christian can live in the awareness of God’s presence while also receiving all the blessings that God wants to graciously give. What I’m talking about is love. It would be amazing if we loved Him only a fraction of how much He loves us. Do we love Him enough to give Him our will completely? Let’s see, should I pray, study, and worship, or watch this next movie? I’ll do it later. We are guilty of drawing blueprints for our lives, but shouldn’t we be following the plans God has made for us? There are consequences when we manage our daily affairs without first consulting our Master. I know a man that had a wonderful wife, two beautiful children, a great job, a nice house, and new cars, but one day he sold everything and set out to walk with God and live completely by faith. I consider him a Bible scholar, but he thought that by pulling away from trusting and

depending on this world, he could lead his family into the realms of a higher spiritual existence. However, instead of finding peace and joy, he was confronted with every possible attack imaginable. They faced fear, worry, discouragement, frustration, and stress, and after all the money was gone, he was haunted by feelings of failure. Since this idea was supposedly sanctioned by the Lord, he felt accountable to hold firm to his faith. Long story short, his wife took the children and divorced him. I realize there are different opinions about this story, but whether God intervenes or not, or even if we relocate to an igloo in the North Pole, we are still who we are and our relationship with Him is in our heart. The only reason why we would not live in the awareness of His presence is because we are not really in love with Him. Going offgrid and living in a recreational vehicle does not make us more holy, it’s all about loving Him to the point that we want to be with Him more than anything else in the world. When this happens, the nature and character of Christ will be seen within us wherever we are. Beyond the words and deeds, walking the narrow path is to know God so intimately that we are constantly listening for His still small voice, however, we cannot obey God and live according to our own decisions at the same time. Read more about the Christian life at billyhollandministries.com ★

KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD BY CAREY KINSOLVING AND FRIENDS Why Did God Create Moms? “God created moms to cook most of the time and to water the chickens,” says Jed, 8. Well, Jed, either you have some strange chickens, or your mom needs more farm experience. As for the cooking, let’s hope your mom’s chicken casserole contains poultry that someone has fed and not just watered. “God created moms because they could go shopping while me and my dad go hunting,” says Jacob, 7. As a guy who hates to shop, that makes perfect sense to me. And while the guys are hunting, Mom will “teach girls about makeup,” says Kristin, 10. “He also created moms for girls to tell about problems we can’t tell dads. Thank you, God, for creating moms.” As Kathryn, 12, says, “It’s nice to be able to talk about things. I know because I have a mom.” Listening is important, but “moms were made to have fun with their kids,” says Alex, 10. “You might think your mom is old, but really inside, she is a kid just like you,” adds Kristen, 9.

Yes, you might be amazed that your mom likes to have fun, but even more amazing is that moms will love you even when you’re not so much fun. “Moms will love you even if you fight a lot,” says Adrienne, 10. “They are probably here so they can take care of their kids. But, that’s just my guess.” Good guess, says Mallory, 7: “I think moms were made to hug you. I think that God made moms to kiss you, too. I think moms were made to fix your hair.” Not only are moms good for hugs and hair, but also hassles, says Beth, 9: “God created moms because we need somebody to get onto us and say things like, ‘Clean up your room now!’”

Remember, Mom was there in the beginning. You were kicking, screaming and making a mess in your diaper. Part of Mom’s job is to remind you of your humble entrance into this world, says Stephen, 10: “God made moms to embarrass you in front of your friends. Moms are made to be there for you always, and you’ll always be their baby.”

tionally was tried, convicted and crucified as a common criminal to pay the penalty for our rebellion against God.

So why do moms put up with us? Erica, 7, has the answer: “The Lord loves me so he made a person of love and faith to tackle the job of me, and that is my mom. She loves me so much. I am her love of love.”

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” (John 3:16). ★ __________________________________

Nick, 7, says it another way: “God made moms so they could be like God.”

Beth, you might consider what your mom does for you. J.T., 7, believes that “God made moms to do stuff without getting mad.” In fact, “Moms do most of the dirty work around the house,” adds observant Andrew, 10.

How many times have we seen mothers claim innocence for sons who have committed the most heinous crimes? A mother’s unconditional love is based on her capacity to love, not on her children’s worthiness.

All right, let’s get down to basics, says Justin, 9: “God created moms to give birth to people so that the earth’s population will grow.”

In the same way, God’s love is not based on our worthiness. We have all sinned against God. The irony is that the one who lived perfectly and loved uncondi-

Whether or not you’ve been blessed by a mother’s love, remember that the greatest love of the greatest mother who ever lived is only a reflection of God’s perfect, unconditional love.

Kids Talk About God is designed for families to study the Bible together. Research shows that parents who study the Bible with their children give their character, faith and spiritual life a powerful boost. To receive Kids Talk About God three times a week in a free, email subscription, visit www.KidsTalkAboutGod.org/email. COPYRIGHT 2023 CAREY KINSOLVING

Carter, Elva R. (Campbell) 11/5/1937 - 5/4/2023

Elva Rae (Campbell) Carter was born in Enid, Oklahoma November 5, 1937 to the late Merry Christine Butler and Othelllan Campbell, where she lived and was reared

by her grandmother Hassie “Tiny” Butler until the age of 8. In 1945 Elva moved to Omaha, Nebraska to live with her mother. She attended Howard Kennedy and Lake Elementary, John Adams Jr. High in Los Angeles, CA for 1 year and graduated from Omaha Central High School in 1956. Elva continued her education and graduated from the Omaha School of Practical Nursing in 1960. In 1956 she was united in marriage to the late Milton Fowler, Sr. and to this union, three children were born: Kimberly, Rozlynn and Milton, Jr. Elva

accepted Christ into her life at a young age and was baptized at the age of 12 by the late Reverend David St. Clair of the Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Omaha, NE and is a current member of the New Risen Star Missionary Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor Jon A. Lucas. As a young Christian she was always active in the Youth Choir, singing or playing the piano, she was on the Youth Usher Board and attended Sunday School on a regular basis. In 1970 Elva was united in marriage to Ernest Carter, Jr and they would have cele-

brated 53 years of marriage this coming August. Elva, was employed at Methodist Hospital, Richard Young Memorial Hospital and the Midwest Clinic of Neurology & Psychiatry. In the Community, Elva was the founding and charter member of the National Council of Negro Women, Omaha Chapter, founded in 1979 and held offices with this organization for numerous years. She also served on the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Elva was preceded in death by her parents Merry Christine Butler and Othellian Campbell, her daughter

Kimberly R Fowler and leaves to cherish her memory, her husband Ernest Carter, Jr., daughter, Rozlynn (Fowler ) Felici (Mike) of Omaha, NE, son, Dr. Milton A. Fowler., Jr (Monica) of Olathe (KS); sisters, Carolyn Canady of Wichita (KS), Annette Anderson (GA) and brother Lamond Campbell of Wichita (KS) 6 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation Monday 5 - 7 PM at mortuary Funeral Service 10:00 AM Tuesday (5/16/23)

at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68164, Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. ★

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