Joann Roberts

JoAnn Roberts, 81, of St. Edward, NE passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at her home, rural St. Edward, NE surrounded by her family and dog Kash.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at the St. Edward Catholic Church, St. Edward, NE with Fr. Bill L'Heureux officiating. Burial will follow at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in St. Edward, NE.  Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at the church with a 7 p.m. wake service.

Miller-Levander Funeral Home in St. Edward, NE is in charge of arrangements.

Josephine Ann "JoAnn" Roberts was born on September 11, 1940 at Lindsay, NE to Henry and Josephine (Messersmith) Bothe. She grew up in Columbus, NE and attended school at St. Bonaventure Schools, graduating in 1958. JoAnn then attended the Norfolk Junior College.

JoAnn was united in marriage to James "Jim" L. Roberts at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus, NE on November 12, 1960. Following their wedding the couple made their home southeast of St. Edward and lived there their entire married life. JoAnn helped care for the family home and later worked at the Ampride gas station in St. Edward for many years.

JoAnn was a member of the St. Edward Catholic Church, Altar Society, St. Edward Alumni Foreigners Club, and a former member of the St. Edward School Board. She enjoyed playing cards with friends, participating in state bowling, and was a great cook.

JoAnn is survived by four children: Pam (Bob) Johnson of Monroe, NE; David (Jill) Roberts of St. Edward, NE; Amy (Royce) Case of St. Edward, NE; Cindy Roberts of Columbus, NE; best friend: Sheila Hoshor of St. Edward, NE; honorary son: Mike Sliva of Silver Creek, NE; 11 grandchildren: Toni Max; Lindsay Thomson; Miranda Warnick; Blaize Warnick; Hannah Johnson; Evan Roberts; Isaac Roberts; Kassidy Roberts; Eli Case; Emilly Case; Damien Roberts; 13 great-grandchildren; four siblings: Donna (Ray) Barton of Wahoo, NE; Mary Catherine Beller of Columbus, NE; Sue (Bob) Placke of Kearney, NE; James (Bonnie) Bothe of Lincoln, NE; two sisters-in-law: Phyllis Roberts of Newman Grove, NE and Marilyn Roberts of Olathe, KS; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Roberts; and brother-in-law: James Beller.