Donna Lou Crouse
Jan 5, 2026
Donna Lou Crouse, age 81, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, January 5, 2026.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Donna lived most of her life in Omaha, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She was a good and faithful servant of God and remained strong in her faith throughout her life.
Donna will be...
Bernice Faye Kobler
Jan 4, 2026
Bernice Faye Kobler, 95, passed away on January 4th, 2026.
She was born November 11th, 1930, on a farm to Elmer and Zelda (Rayment) Schmalfeld. She was the youngest of three daughters.
Bernice was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Farmersburg, Iowa. She graduated from Elkader High School in 1948.
On November 17, 1948 she was united in marriage to...
Sherri Lea Kloke
Jan 1, 2026
Sherri L. Kloke was born, February 17th, 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska to Glenn and Constance McBurney she passed away January 1, 2026. Sherri is preceded in death by her husband Leon Kloke. She leaves behind her children, Jamie Davis, Raistlin Millhollin and Asher (Damiano) Millhollin-Pinton; grand children, Quinn, Gage, Hudson and Leo Davis, step children, Kim (Dan) Grady, Karen Kloke,...
Grace A Kilpatrick
Jan 1, 2026
Grace Adeline (Thirtle) Kilpatrick, age 95, passed away in the early morning of January 1, 2026. She was born on November 27, 1930 to Thomas and Ava (Wickham) Thirtle in St. Charles, Minnesota.
Grace was an avid gardener, growing and preserving produce for her family. Her love of sewing and crafts translated into many years of sewing theater costumes first for...
Ervin A. Andrews
Dec 30, 2025
Ervin A. Andrews 7/18/1939 - 12/30/2025 Ervin Andrews, born July 18,1939, in Hollenberg, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was 86 years old. He was born to Harold C Andrews & Irma G Gould Andrews. He was the oldest of five children with three brothers and one sister. His brothers are Alfred, Jerry, and Keith....
Donna R. Ewer
Dec 29, 2025
Donna Renée Ewer December 12, 1949 – December 29, 2025 Donna Renée Ewer, a woman defined by her devotion to family, her community, and her faith, passed away following a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on December 12, 1949, to Ronald and Birdyne Hedges, Donna grew up in the close-knit community of Mansfield, South Dakota. After high school, she...
Brittany Eileen O'Connor
Dec 27, 2025
Brittany Eileen O'Connor, October 27, 1989 ~ December 27, 2025
Brittany Eileen O’Connor was born in Omaha, NE on October 27, 1989 and passed away on December 27, 2025. She is preceded in death by Ralph and Florence Renner. She is survived by Cody, Jameson and Vayda (her “Velcro Dog”) Green; Carri and Brian Pavlik; Char Spicl; Ashley, Vince, Ava, Elsa...
Mary Kathleen Pokorski
Dec 27, 2025
Mary K. “Kathy” Pokorski November 23, 1947 - December 27, 2025 Kathy, 78, born in Omaha, NE to Lowell and Agnes Tedford passed away peacefully at her home in Tekamah, NE on December 27, 2025. Kathy will be greatly remembered for her contagious smile and loving heart. She loved cooking, the outdoors, her cats and dogs, and spending time with...
Wauneta T. Nigh
Dec 26, 2025
Nigh, Wauneta T., 02/28/1938-12/26/2025
Wauneta was born in Raymond, NE on February 28, 1938 and passed away peacefully in her home on December 26, 2025. She is preceded in death by her late husband, George A. Nigh III. Wauneta is survived by her 4 children: George A. (Chris) Nigh, IV, David Nigh, Robbie (Sharon) Nigh, Linda (Bill) Jackson; sister, Bettye Smidberg;...
Marilyn Lee Lesmeister
Dec 26, 2025
Marilyn Lee Lesmeister December 26, 2025 Today I celebrate the life of my beautiful mom, Marilyn, age 87, who passed away on December 26, 2025 with me by her side. Mom was born on July 19, 1938 to her parents Carl Raymond Peterson and Lois Louise McIntyre in Burlington, Iowa. She attended Burlington High School and graduated in 1956. Mom...
Brian A. Woolley
Dec 23, 2025
Brian A. Woolley, March 19, 1942 ~ December 23, 2025
It is with great sadness that our beloved Father passed away at Old Mill Rehabilitation on December 23,2025. after a short illness. He graduated from the University of Nebraska, which he was very proud of. Preceded by his parents Spencer and Alice Woolley and brother Steve. He was preceded by...
Nancy Harlor Murdoch
Dec 23, 2025
Nancy Harlor Murdoch, Thursday, February 19th, 1931 ~ Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Nancy Harlor Paine was born in Taunton, Massachusetts, on February 19, 1931. She grew up in a loving home, with her grandparents living right next door to them during her childhood. They attended First Baptist Church whenever the doors were open.
When she was in high school, she began playing...
Jessie L Benson
Dec 21, 2025
Jessie Laverne Benson, July 4,1935-December 21, 2025. She was the daughter of John and Helen Simpson and grew up in Peru, NE. She had 9 siblings. She met her husband, Stuart (Benny) Benson at Peru State College. They married and had 3 children. They moved to Omaha, where she took a job in Cafeteria Services with Omaha Public Schools, remaining...
Anton Louis Sibbel
Dec 19, 2025
Anton Louis Sibbel, Thursday, November 2nd, 1933 ~ Friday, December 19th, 2025
Anton “Tony” Louis Sibbel, born November 2, 1933, passed away after a life marked by service, innovation, faith, and devotion to family. Raised on a farm near Butte, Nebraska, Tony’s early years instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for community.
After graduating from school in...
Kevin L. Gleason
Dec 18, 2025
Kevin L. Gleason, age 62, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully in his home on December 18, 2025.
Kevin was born on May 30, 1963 and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. He attended Burke High School and built lifelong friendships there. As a young man, Kevin developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He loved fishing and camping, finding joy and calm...
Robert M. Johnson Jr.
Dec 17, 2025
Robert M. Johnson Jr. "Bobby", August 1, 1956 ~ Wednesday, December 17, 2025
“WOW, WHAT A RIDE!” Those words capture the essence of Bobby Johnson, who lived life with energy, laughter, and a spirit of adventure that never slowed down.
Bobby’s journey began in Nashville, Tennessee, born to Bob and Helen Johnson. After just six weeks, the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska,...
Larry Lee Holcomb
Dec 16, 2025
Larry Lee Holcomb, September 3rd, 1948 ~ December 16, 2025
Larry was born in Omaha, NE. He grew up in the Carter Lake area in the house his dad and uncles built, down by the airport. He graduated from North High School and went on to an auto body trade school for two years. He worked auto body repair for a...
David G Smith Sr.
Dec 13, 2025
David G. Smith Sr. passed away peacefully on December 13, with his wife of 71 years, Georgea, by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Jerry Smith; his brothers, Earnest and Darrell Smith; his sisters, Donna Gillotte and Gloria Larsen; his daughter, Jacquie Mitchell; his son, Dale Smith; his grandson, Eric Danielsen; and his great-granddaughter,...
Tracy Dean Matson
Dec 13, 2025
Tracy D. Matson March 21, 1962 - December 13, 2025 Tracy Matson, age 63, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025 at Josie Harper Hospice House. He is survived by his wife, Jamie; son, Joshua (Brittany) Matson; daughter, Samantha (Adam) Peterson; grandchildren, Kaylynn, Kallie, Chris, Sloane, Thea and Asher; parents, Duane and Sharon Matson and sister, Collette (Brett) Barnett. Tracy...
Stuart C Lynn
Dec 10, 2025
Stuart Colyer Lynn passed away peacefully of heart failure in Kansas City, Missouri on December 10, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born in Cedar Falls, Iowa on January 11, 1939. His parents, Samuel Arthur Lynn and Pearl Lynn (Scism), moved from Cedar Falls with young Stuart to Omaha, Nebraska in the late 1940s. Stuart graduated from Central...
