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.
Louis S. "Lou" Venditte
Nov 26, 2019
VENDITTE, Louis S. “Lou” 8/4/1947 – 11/26/2019 Age 72 years of Omaha Lou was preceded in death by wife Ruby, parents Pat & Fena, sister Mary Belle Venditte; He is survived by his Son, Louie (Andi) Venditte, II; Daughter Christina (Eric) Hanson; Grandchildren: Louie, III and Amanda; Great Grand Daughter Ava; Brothers: Bernie, Joe, Pat, Tony, Charlie Venditte; Many other...
Kenneth D. Laursen
Nov 25, 2019
Kenneth Dale Laursen, age 94, passed away 11/25/2019. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Tage and DagmarLaursen; step mother Marie Jensen; brothers, Tom and Bob Laursen. He is survived by brother, Art Laursen; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. No services will be held.
Archie L. Sutfin
Nov 25, 2019
Archie Lincoln Sutfin, age 85, passed away on November 25, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska after a courageous fight of a relatively new onset of lung disease. Archie was born to Arch Vernon and Cretoria Sutfin in Syracuse, Nebraska on June 28, 1934.He grew up on a farm in Syracuse that he continued to own and run until the day of...
Arthur Kent Jantz
Nov 23, 2019
Arthur K. Jantz (Kent), age 71, passed away on November 23, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska surrounded by his family. Kent was born in Greenville, South Carolina on August 30, 1948 to Margorie L. Rutschman and Arthur R. Jantz. Though born in South Carolina, Omaha, Nebraska would be where he was raised and would call home from the age of 2....
Jo Ann A. Fossberg
Nov 21, 2019
Jo Ann Annette Fossberg was born in Central City, Nebraska on January 7th 1940 to Irvin and Aleta Fossberg. She had 2 brothers and 2 sisters; Denzil, Dudley, Lola, and Gayle. Jo Ann enjoyed playing outdoors, making snowmen, roller skating, board games, riding bikes, and attending school picnics. She was a big help with the household chores like laundry, washing...
Philip Rawlings
Nov 20, 2019
Cole Rawlings (Boogs) was called home November 20, 2019. Cole was born October 29, 2001. He is survived by his father, Larry, mother, Tracy and her fiancée, Todd Cattlett, siblings, Ashley, Jacque, Zach and his wife, Emily. Cole loved being with his nieces, Serenity, Madison, Kinzley, Malarie and nephews, Maddox and Reese, grandparents, Gary and Adrienne Reese, many aunts, uncles,...
Wayne P. Walde
Nov 20, 2019
Walde, Wayne P. age 75 of Omaha, NE passed away peacefully November 20, 2019 at Crowell Memorial Home in Blair. Wayne was diagnosed with Hereditary Ataxia in his mid-forties. He retired from Burlington Northern Railroad, was a member of the GM Drag Racing Team, a multi-sport coach, and a dedicated family man and friend. He was preceded in death by...
Bonita Victoria Del Campo
Nov 19, 2019
Bonita Victoria (Farias) del Campo, 63, died on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Bonita was born on October 2, 1956, in Kearney, NE to Tony and Josephine Farias. It was a mild, sunny Tuesday. Amongst her siblings she is survived by her six sisters and younger brother. She trusted in providence for the first time at 19, when on a cold...
Becky K Mcmahon
Nov 19, 2019
Becky Kathryn McMahon passed away on Tuesday, November 19th at the age of 62 after a battle with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. Becky was a resident of Gretna, Nebraska and a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Becky was born on February 9th, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska to Donna and Ernest Biede. Becky was the second youngest of...
Ira Samuel Kurz
Nov 17, 2019
Kurz, Ira Samuel "Butch" 2/5/41 - 11/17/19 Ira Samuel Kurz, "Butch", was born on February 5, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY to Louis & Rose Kurz (Margolies). He grew up in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY where he attended New Utrech High School. At the age of 16, he moved to Clifton, NJ with his parents and graduated from Clifton...
Brenda Williams
Nov 13, 2019
WILLIAMS, Brenda T. 5/22/1941 – 11/13/2019 Survived by a host of family and friends. Visitation: Thurs., Nov., 21, 2019 from 5-8 pm at Braman Mortuary (72nd St Chapel) Celebration of Brenda’s Life: Fri., Nov., 22, 2019 at 11:00am at Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church (1411 N 30th St) Interment: Graceland Park Cemetery
Bonnie L. Harpster
Nov 12, 2019
Bonnie Lee Harpster, born April 28, 1933. Passed away to the other side November 12, 2019. She was the true definition of strength and grit, a fire cracker if there ever was one! She was proceeded in death by David Wayne Harpster, David Harpster, and David, Michael Harpster, and David Hoffman. Everyone whose lives she impacted will miss her, but...
Victor E. Holly
Nov 12, 2019
Victor E. Holly III, age 53, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Victor was born to Victor Jr. and Brenda Holly in Fort Worth, Texas on March 27, 1966. Victor proudly served in the U.S. Airforce for 6 years and graduated college from Bellevue University. He was a member of the Jefferson Cigar Society. Victor is preceded in death by...
James R. Szymanski
Nov 10, 2019
James (Jim) Robert Szymanski, a resident of Bellevue, Nebraska, passed away November 9, 2019. Jim is survived by his wife, Eva (Schroeder); his children, Terri (Mike) Delforge of Bellevue, Nebraska, Tara (Jesse) Bird of Bellevue, Nebraska; his brother, Edward (Nancy) Szymanski of Rhinelander, Wisconsin; sister, Juli (Dan) Dupras of Gwinn, Michigan; grandchildren, Isabella Delforge(special friend, Taylor Bonnstetter), Gabrielle Delforge, Olivia...
Nancy L. Wallace
Nov 9, 2019
Nancy L. Wallace passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019.She was born to Robert and Wilma Hipwell in North Platte, NE on June 15,1946. Nancy managed Lake Candlewood Apartments for several years.She loved her family and especially traveling with them. Nancy is preceded in death by her parents Robert and Wilma Hipwell. She leaves behind her children, Debbie (Darren) Rasmussen, Luke...
Evan C. Williams
Nov 7, 2019
Evan C. Williams, age 50, passed away November 7, 2019 in Omaha after a long battle with M.S.Evan was born to Sheridan (Williams) Forman on October 12, 1969 in Redwood City, California. Evan graduated from Westside High school in Omaha then went on to college at KU. He played football for both schools. Evan will be remembered for his love...
Joseph William Hiykel
Nov 6, 2019
Joseph William Hiykel of Omaha, passed away November 6, 2019.Joe was born January 27, 1934 to Fay Sr. and Marie Hiykel. Preceded in death by parents Fay and Marie Hiykel, son James Hiykel; brother, Raymond; sisters, Pauline and Alice. Survived by his wife of 62 years, Ardell Hiykel; children, Joseph (Anna) Hiykel, Jr., John Hiykel, Jeff Hiykel, Kristine (Martin) Ryan;...
Deloris M. Ellison
Nov 6, 2019
ELLISON, Deloris M. 4/21/1926 – 11/6/2019 Preceded in death by husband Francis Survived by: Children: Frank Ellison, Tim (Linda) Ellison, Barb Brooks Grandson, Nick (April) Ellison Great Grandchildren: Mariah & Keegan Graveside Service: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 at 11:00 am Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery. Braman Mortuary –Southwest Chapel 6505 S. 144 St. Omaha, NE68137 402-895-3400
Rena Merchant
Nov 4, 2019
Rena M. Merchant, age 70, passed away November 4, 2019 in Omaha, NE. Rena was born to Frank and Rachel LaScala in Sioux City, Iowa on August 8, 1949. She enjoyed quilting, making scarves, Iowa football and watching movies. Rena is preceded in death by her father Frank and sister Patty. She leaves behind her husband of almost 51 years,...
Richard Wayne Behan
Nov 4, 2019
Richard Wayne Behan passed away on November 4, 2019 at home in Omaha, Nebraska. The son of Bernard Burris Behan and Rose Marie Pigotti, he was born in Kearney, Nebraska on February 26, 1949. Wayne married Sharla Kaye George on June 7, 1968 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. They were sealed for time and eternity in the Salt Lake Temple of The...
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