James Ivan Harris
Feb 23, 2026
James I. Harris February 14, 1947 - February 23, 2026 James passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in Omaha. He was born to the late Ivan and LaVonne Harris on February 14, 1947 in Iowa City, Iowa. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother and sister in law, Dale and Cindy Harris; nephew, Cody...
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
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
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
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
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
Feb 13, 2026
James Eugene Specht, September 12, 1945 ~ February 13, 2026
Jim served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and was a professor of Agronomy (Plant Genetics) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where his 50 years of research supported the NE and US soybean industry and his teaching inspired a large number of today's current research and industry leaders. He is survived...
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
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...
Sylvia L. Tallant
Feb 9, 2026
Sylvia L. Tallant, September 16, 1932 ~ February 9, 2026
Sylvia Tallant was born on September 16, 1932, in Rock Port, MO to Ethel Mae Harris Osborn and Richie Andrew Osborn. She was one of eleven children. She grew up in Rockport, MO before moving to Nebraska looking for work. Sylvia met her husband Sidney when her sister Margaret sent him...
Violet Stunkard
Feb 8, 2026
Violet was born on April 13, 1936 on a farm in Calvin, North Dakota to Archie and Alice Swenson. From the farm, her family moved to Devils Lake, North Dakota where she attended Devils Lake High School and graduated in 1954.
After high school, Violet attended nursing school at the College of St. Mary’s in Rochester, Minnesota and that was where...
Ben E. Fortenberry
Feb 8, 2026
Ben Edward Fortenberry
March 20, 1964 to February 8, 2026
After a prolonged battle with cancer, Ed passed away at home surrounded by his wife and family. Ed (Eddie) was preceded in death by his mother Sandy Thomas Massengale, stepfather Jim Massengale, father Thomas Fortenberry; brother Richard Fortenberry; sister-in-law Christine Donahue; and niece Hannah Porter.
He is survived by his wife of 39...
Candy Ann Johnson
Jan 27, 2026
Candy Johnson November 8, 1959- January 27, 2026 Candy Ann (Spray) Johnson, 66, of Omaha, NE, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2026. She was a beloved mother, grandma, and aunt. Candy was born in Akron, IA, on November 8, 1959 to Jack Spray and Emily Wallingford. She grew up in Ashland, NE, with her younger brother, Everett...
Lucy C. Siracuse
Jan 27, 2026
Lucy C. Siracuse, 1936 ~ 2026
Lucy C. Siracuse passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026 at the age of 89. She was beloved wife of the late Joseph Siracuse; devoted mother of Sylvia (late Robert) Davis, Gina (Tim) Halbur, Ann Marie (Vincent) Salerno, Nicholas (Renee) Siracuse, and Anthony (Colleen) Siracuse; loving grandmother of Anthony, Stephanie, Jennifer, Rachel, Vincent, Sarah, Victor,...
Alice L. Hutton
Jan 25, 2026
Alice Lenore Hutton August 14,1936 ~ January 25, 2026 Alice is preceded in death by her parents: Wanda M. Cox and Homer E. Cox; husband John D. Hutton and infant boy; siblings, Ralph Cox, Virginia Addison, Carolyn Hoyt, Charlene Cox, and Darlene Soresen. She is survived by her children, Kevin Hutton, Lisa (Del) Palmer, Melissa Hutton, John Hutton; grandchildren, Kevin...
Bruce Monroe Smith Sr.
Jan 22, 2026
Bruce Monroe Smith Sr. was born on November 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana and grew up in Quero, Texas. A proud patriot and dedicated sailor, Bruce devoted more than 20 years of his life to service in the United States Navy. He enlisted on June 11, 1968, and served honorably until his retirement on December 31, 1988. During his distinguished...
Diane Kay Loftis
Jan 20, 2026
Diane Kay (Beezley) Loftis, 70, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, on January 20, 2026.
Diane was born on July 18, 1955, in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Ada Irene (Forney) and Dean Dwight Beezley. She grew up on her family’s farm near Kearney, Nebraska, running through the cornfields with her sisters, Rhonda and Cindy. She graduated...
David Keith Gunnink
Jan 17, 2026
David K. Gunnink October 15, 1950-January 17, 2026 Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Etta Gunnink and brothers, Eric Gunnink and Douglas Gunnink. Survived by wife, Deborah Korves-Gunnink, children, Elizabeth Brazier (Lukas), Abby Gunnink, Emily Gunnink, 2 grandchildren, brother, Robert Gunnink (Miriam), uncle, Norman Gunnink, three nephews, one niece and several cousins. David was born in Orange City, Iowa...
Judy Marie Oberhauser
Jan 15, 2026
Judy Marie Oberhauser, July 8, 1948 ~ January 15, 2026
Judy married Robert Oberhauser in 1970 and has two children; son Paul (Erin) Oberhauser and daughter, Sarah (Tim) Speichert. She has four grandchildren, Wyatt and Kyra Oberhauser, and Jase and TJ Speichert. She graduated from Humphrey Public School and worked for the ESU #3 for 24 years.
She was preceded in death...
Joanna B Lonnecker
Jan 11, 2026
Joanna B. Lonnecker July 24, 1930 – January 11, 2026 Preceded in death by parents, George and Zelma Coons and son Robert G. Lonnecker. Survived by husband Robert E. Lonnecker, children Rebecca Berg (Rich), Karen Tompsett (Steve) and Carol Brush (Mike). Grandchildren Toby Pacer (Tom), Joanna Tefft (Sam), Erin Chytil (Tommy), Timothy Tompsett (Ariel), James Brush (Michele), Stephanie Berve (Brendan)....
