William M. Homan, 75, passed away Sunday, February 18th, 2007, at his home in Columbus.
Services are 11:00 AM Saturday, February 24th, at St. Anthony's Church in Columbus with Rev. Del Lape officiating. Military honors will be performed by American Legion Hartman Post #84 Honor Guard. The family will host an informal visitation on Friday from 5-8 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express located at 524 23rd Street east.
William was born June 21, 1931 in Cedar Rapids to Matt and Marcella (Goering) Homan. He graduated from Cedar Rapids High School, and then Chillicothe Business College. He served in the U. S. Army in Japan from 1952-1954. He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 1960, and practiced law in Columbus, Omaha, and Papillion. Mr. Homan served as Platte County Attorney in 1999.
Survivors include his three children: Christine A. Homan from Omaha, Michael M. Homan (married to Therese Fitzpatrick) from New Orleans, and James W. Homan (married to Teresa Galligher) from Omaha; his sister Mary Jo Higginbotham of Council Bluffs, Iowa, his brother Richard Homan from Grand Island (married to Johanna Homan); five grand-children, Kalypso Homan, Zane Homan, Gilgamesh Homan, Cedric Homan, and Lena Homan; and his special friend Elizabeth Allan.
He was preceded in death by his parents Matt and Marcella (Goering) Homan, and his brother John Homan.
Memorials may be given to Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland (www.parkinsonheartland.org) or the charity of the donor's choice.
McKown Funeral Home in Columbus is in charge of arrangements.