Obituaries

Mar 6, 2020

HIGLEY, Robert L. 3/22/1938 – 3/6/2020 Age 81 years of Omaha Preceded in death by: wife, Marjorie (Hartman) Higley; parents, John & Tessa Higley. Survived by: children, David Higley, Sandy (Michael) McAllister, Traci (Jeff) Higley; 3 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Bob’s Life: Wed., March 11, 2020 at 11:00am, with family receiving friends one-hour...

Mar 5, 2020

Judith A. Monaco September 16, 1939 - March 5, 2020 Judith A. Monaco, 80, of Fort Myers, FL passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Judy is survived by her children Karen Hoyt & her husband John; Stephen Saltzman and his wife Ana; Lori Smith & her husband Robert; Cheri Morris & her partner Nathan Jelinek; siblings Richard Milligan; Jeanette LaRoche...

Mar 4, 2020

Shirley (Wegner) Martin Benish 11/21/1926 – 3/4/2020 Age 93 of Blair and Omaha Preceded in death by mother, Emma Coughlin, beloved husband, Frank Benish, son, Rocky L. Martin, son-in-laws, Richard (Butch) Milota, Frank Benish Jr, former spouse, Donald Martin and sister, Venice Nolte. Survived by daughters, Sharron Martin Milota and Ruth Benish, daughter-in-law, Georgiann Benish, son, George P. Benish (Marsha)...

Mar 3, 2020

PAULSEN, Sharol S. “Shari” 6/24/1941 – 3/3/2020 Preceded in death by husband Larry; Grandson Jordan Teten; Parents: Roy, Helen and Dora Wendt; Brother Bill Wendt Survived by: daughters, Julie (Loyd) Teten, Susan Heald, Erin (Jeff) Sturtevant; grandchildren, Jessica (Clayton), Harrison (Jamie) Dani (Hayden) Dalton, Zachary; 8 Great Grandchildren; Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; Extended family: Craig (Jennifer) Kreifels,...

Mar 3, 2020

Nancy Schizas, age 59, passed away on March 3, 2020.Nancy was born to Dean and Beverly Schizas on October 19, 1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nancy is preceded in death by her father Dean in 2019. She is survived by her mother, Beverly Schizas; brother, Fred and Jeanne Schizas II; sisters, Susan and Larry Burke, and Deana Schizas; many nieces and...

Mar 2, 2020

Robert Harris Bagley, born in Omaha, NE on November 12, 1935, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2020. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Joan Swanson-Bagley. He is survived by his three children, Lora (Steve) Stone, Syndi (Tim) Chapin and Steve (Tracy) Bagley, sister, Karen Walsh, grandchildren, Erik (Carrie) Stone, Amanda (Alex) Chapin Roth,...

Mar 2, 2020

WILLISTON, Rev. Norman J. 3/21/1935 – 3/2/2020 Norman James Williston was born in Menominee, Michigan to parents James Clifford and Ranetta Williston on March 21, 1935. Coleman, Wisconsin was his home for the early years of his life.His family, including two sisters, Judy and Marilyn, moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin for schooling through high school. While attending West High School...

Mar 2, 2020

Feb 29, 2020

Singer, Poet, Scholar Cliff, he has a song for everyone, he makes these up as he goes. He memorizes poems by poe, dunbar and Coleridge (for whom he was named) He studies the bible like no other. Maybe in the beatitudes might he not know someone. But test him, we dare you. He just might know it. He has beaten...

Feb 29, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Jansen died from lung cancer in hospice on Saturday February 29th 2020 in Omaha, NE at the age of 67. Steve was born on December 12th 1952 in Storm Lake, IA to Raymond and Marian Jansen. He graduated from St Mary's High School in 1971.He went to business school after that for his 2 year associates degree.He married...

Feb 29, 2020

Beverly Thorsteinson- August 6, 1942-February 29, 2020. Survived by children- MicheleThorsteinson, Todd Thorsteinson, Mary Thorsteinson. Grandson- Andrew Havranek. Sister- Colleen Alfaro. Avid animal lover, horse & rider trainer, dog trainer and former Miss Potato Blossom Queen of Aroostook County, Maine. Fiercely competitive, she was a huge force in a small package. Her unorthodox beliefs gave us the idea to have...

Feb 29, 2020

Robert Eugene Knudson November 4, 1928 – February 29, 2020 Robert Knudson of Omaha passed away on February 29, 2020 at the age of 91.Bob was born in Manning, Iowa to the late Merle Conrad and Ermina Edwards Knudson on November 4, 1928.After graduation from High School he moved to Omaha, where he lived for the rest of his life.He...

Feb 28, 2020

Vicky J. Kline, age 64, passed away February 28, 2020. Vicky is survived by her mother, Norma Wescott; son, Chad (Courtney) Kline; Daughter, Ashley (Chris) Forsman; close nephew, Matt Wescott (Shannon); Grandchildren, Owen, Troy, Kennedy Kline, and Abby, Jack, Grace, Jay, Perrie Forsman, Chace Wescott; siblings, David (Cheryl) Wescott, Peggy Ward, Becky (Monty) Nelson, Tammy (Sloan) Harlan; and other close...

Feb 28, 2020

Hlavac, Melvin D. 4/29/1937 – 2/28/2020 Melvin Hlavac, age 82, passed away Friday, Feb 28, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.Melvin was born April 29th 1937 in Yankton, South Dakota. Melvin was passionate about his business, Mel’s Hauling, which he owned for over 35 years. He leaves behind his wife Sharon, of 61 years; children Tammy (Louis) Palmer, Thomas Hlavac,...

Feb 27, 2020

OLCOTT, Bette Lou 7/19/1931 – 2/27/2020 Age 88, of Omaha Preceded in death by parents, Chris and Blanche (Moore) Lehnhardt Survived by son, Peter Olcott, daughter, Patricia Olcott, granddaughter, Jessica Olcott, grandson, Jahve Legrande and brother, Fritz Lehnhardt Celebration of Bette’s Life: Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10 am at Underwood Hills Presbyterian Church, 851 N 74th St, Omaha, NE...

Feb 24, 2020

RYLEY III, Edward A. 9/21/1928 – 2/24/2020 Age 91 years of Omaha Preceded in death by wife, Mildred; parents, Edward Jr. & Bertha Ryley; brother: Gary; son-in-law: Ed Rigg Survived by: daughter, Linda Rigg; son: Dana (Paula) Ryley; brothers: Kent (Doris) & Keith (Sandy) Ryley; grandchildren: Stacy, Scott, Travis, Danielle, Nicole; 12 great grandchildren; 1 great great granddaughter; Many other...

Feb 24, 2020

SASGES, Ronald G. “Ron” 10/26/1945 – 2/24/2020 Age 74 years of Omaha Ron Sasges was born on October 26th 1945 in Omaha, Nebraska to Ralph Sasges and Mary (McLean). He was their first child of four: Sister Janice (Max) Kurz; Brothers: Larry and Duane (Marcie). He graduated from Pratt High School in 1965. On December 25, 1964, he became a...

Feb 24, 2020

Patricia Katherine Goff, 84, quietly passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at Keystone Care Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Patricia was born on January 7, 1936 in Moberly, Missouri, to James Edward and Mary Katherine Noonan. Pat has 2 older sisters: Anna and Dorothy. As luck would have it, Patricia grew up next door to a very handsome young man name...

Feb 24, 2020

Powell, Nora K. 6/4/1955 – 2/24/2020 Age 64 years of Omaha. Preceded in death by parents, David & Leota Jordan. Survived by: son, Jordan Powell; brother, Randy (Darla) Jordan. Private Services were held.

Feb 23, 2020

Wilamy (Amy) DeVries April 3, 1923 – February 23, 2020 Wilamy (Amy) DeVries of Omaha, Nebraska, Age 96, died Sunday, February 23, 2020.A visitation will be from 1PM to 3 PM Sunday, March 1, 2020 and a memorial service will be at 3 PM Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Braman Mortuary, 6505 S. 144th St., Omaha, NE 68137.A funeral will...