Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Omaha, NE area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Harriet J. Johnson

Harriet J. Johnson

Mar 9, 2026

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Sharon Rose Morehead

Sharon Rose Morehead

Mar 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Sharon Rose Morehead Sharon Rose Morehead passed away peacefully at her home in Omaha, Nebraska, on March 7, 2026, at the age of 75. Sharon was the loving wife of Thomas Jack Morehead Sr., with whom she shared 57 beautiful years of marriage. Their love story began when Sharon was just 13 years old, and together...

Mark Allen Winston

Mark Allen Winston

Mar 5, 2026

Mark A. Winston 3/12/1967 - 3/5/2026 Mark A. Winston, 58, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Mark was born on March 12, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio and was the youngest of three children. Mark spent most of his life in Ohio, where he raised his daughters, Sarah and...

Marlene M. Rybensky

Marlene M. Rybensky

Mar 4, 2026

Marlene M. Rybensky, January 29, 1939 ~ March 4, 2026

Marlene Rybensky was born January 29, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Adolph and Helen Brown. She grew up in South Omaha and attended Vinton Elementary School and Omaha South High School. After graduating, she attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha to pursue a degree in education. Marlene passed away peacefully...

Matthew R. Keith

Matthew R. Keith

Mar 2, 2026

Matthew Richard Keith was born January 8th, 1981 and passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 2nd, 2026

To know Matt was to love Matt. He was funny, gentle, talkative, kind, affectionate, and loving. His thoughtfulness and devotion to those in his life were unmatched. He was a passionate individual, and treasured life alongside his beloved partner, Sonja. The two...

Sandra Kay Kelley

Sandra Kay Kelley

Mar 2, 2026

Sandra Kay Kelley Tuesday, January 11th, 1938 ~ Monday, March 2nd, 2026 Sandra “Zart” Kelley was born on January 11th, 1938 in Burlington, Iowa. She passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2026 following a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Sandra and her beloved husband, Howard A. Kelley, were married for 35 wonderful years. They enjoyed traveling, dining out, visiting...

Sally Lynn Peet

Sally Lynn Peet

Mar 2, 2026

Sally Lynn (Reeves) Peet passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of March 2, 2026. Sally Lynn Peet was born Sally Lynn Reeves in Lewellen, NE to Thomas Clinton and Ruth Hope (West) Reeves on August 11, 1951, a family of 13 children. Sally earned her Associates' degree in Bookkeeping from Western Nebraska Technical College and was working...

Todd Michael Allen Hatfield

Todd Michael Allen Hatfield

Feb 27, 2026

Todd "T.J." Hatfield, November 5, 1991 ~ February 27, 2026

T.J. lived loud, loved hard, and never did anything halfway.

He was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 5, 1991 to Todd and Sheila Hatfield. He spent his early years in Carter Lake before moving to North Omaha at 9 years old. He grew up causing mischief around the neighborhood and...

Orville L. Madson Jr.

Orville L. Madson Jr.

Feb 26, 2026

Orville L. "Bud" Madson, Jr., June 30, 1946 ~ February 26, 2026

Orville L. “Bud” Madson Jr died on February 26, 2026 at the Eastern Nebraska Veteran’s Home. He was born in Omaha on June 30, 1946 to Donna (Grape) and Orville L. Madson Sr. He graduated Benson High School in 1964 and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He...

James Ivan Harris

James Ivan Harris

Feb 23, 2026

James I. Harris

February 14, 1947 - February 23, 2026

James passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 79. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa to the late Ivan and LaVonne Harris. James, (Jim) grew

up in Sioux City, Iowa and also lived in Springdale, AR several years before moving to Omaha, NE. For the majority...

Connie M. Murphy

Connie M. Murphy

Feb 23, 2026

Connie M. Murphy, January 24, 1963 ~ February 23, 2026

Connie passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 peacefully at her home at the age of 63 after a long illness.

Connie was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Doris and Gerald “Jerry” Abraham. In her youth, she also lived in Stockton, California, Phoenix, Arizona before moving to Omaha, Nebraska in 1978. She...

Marjorie S. Cummings

Marjorie S. Cummings

Feb 23, 2026

Marjorie S. CummingsMarch 19, 1940 – February 23, 2026

Marjorie “Marge” S. Cummings passed away on February 23, 2026, at Methodist Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Marge was born on March 19, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late John and Leona Derwent.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Ralph Cummings; her niece Colleen Ptack;...

Cooper Schieffer

Cooper Schieffer

Feb 18, 2026

Cooper Schieffer June 18, 2009 – February 18, 2026 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Cooper Schieffer, a bright and extraordinary 16-year-old whose light illuminated every room he entered. Cooper died on February 18, 2026. Cooper was funny, kind, curious, smart and deeply compassionate with a huge heart. Cooper is survived by his loving mother,...

Carol Anis Hembrough

Carol Anis Hembrough

Feb 18, 2026

Carol Anis (Anderson) Hembrough, 85, of Omaha, NE, went home to Jesus on Ash Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

Carol was born on Christmas Day in 1940 to James and Helen Anderson. She was raised on a farm near Bethel, IL, in a multi-generational home filled with family. At just 18 months old, she lost most of her hearing after contracting both...

Terry Wayne Scholl

Terry Wayne Scholl

Feb 16, 2026

Terry Scholl June 23, 1948 - February 16, 2026 Terry was born in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, and grew up swimming, building boats, boating, and fishing along the Susquehanna River with his six siblings, Walt, Rose, George, Gary, Al, and Abby. As a high school student, he enrolled in a vocational program for electricians. Upon graduation from high school, he enlisted in...

Carol F Barnes

Carol F Barnes

Feb 15, 2026

Carol F. Barnes December 14, 1942 ~ February 15, 2026.  Carol is preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Dorothy Ewing, husband Robert; son, Kenneth D. Randall and 1 brother.  She is survived by her children; Connie Randall, Dottie Blacketer, Jim Barnes, Doug (wife Myong-Suk)Barnes, Robyn Barnes; grandchildren, Candace Erhart, Michael Smith, Jonathan Barnes, Jordan Blacketer, Hanna Barnes, Rebekah...

Lorretta Marie Dixon

Lorretta Marie Dixon

Feb 15, 2026

Lorretta Marie Dixon

February 15, 1941 ~ February 15, 2026

Lorretta was born in Omaha, NE on February 15, 1941 to Louis and Viola Lucas and had two siblings, LeRoy and Linda. Lorretta attended Central High School and married Thomas Dixon on September 6, 1958. Tom and Lorretta had three children; Bob, Scott and Lori. After the kids were in school, Lorretta...

James Eugene Specht

James Eugene Specht

Feb 13, 2026

James “Jim” Eugene Specht, PhD ~ September 12, 1945 – February 13, 2026

James (Jim) Specht (80) passed away peacefully at home on Feb 13, 2026. He is proceeded in death by parents (Henry and Lydia), a brother Montgomery (Monty) and sister (Melanie). Jim is survived by his wife Pam of 57 years, brother Terry Specht (Vivian), numerous nieces and nephews....

Toshie Endo Nielsen

Toshie Endo Nielsen

Feb 12, 2026

Toshie Nielsen, beloved wife of the late Stanley R. Nielsen Sr., loving mother, grandmother, and friend, is survived by her sons, Stanley R. Nielsen Jr. and Joseph Nielsen; daughters, Cindy Nielsen and Marlene (Phillip) Hunt; six grandchildren, Alex, Veronica, Grace, William, Isabella, and Olivia; and great-grandchildren, Georgiana and Evelyn. Private services will be held.

Shelly Ann Mann

Shelly Ann Mann

Feb 11, 2026

Shelly A. Mann July 14, 1961 - February 11, 2026 Shelly Ann Mann, 64, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026 at CHI Lakeside Hospital with her husband, Scott, and daughter, Sara, by her side, following a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Shelly was born on July 14, 1961 at Jennie Edmundson Hospital to Floyd Fowler and Mary Lynn...

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