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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Philip Rawlings

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Charles F Kaipust

Charles F Kaipust

Nov 3, 2019

Charles F. Kaipust May 29, 1934 - November 3, 2019 Charles “Chuck” Kaipust entered into rest peacefully surrounded by family on November 3rd, 2019 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 85. Chuck was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Chuck is survived by his wife Ellen Kaipust, children Kim (Chuck) Carroll, Kevin (Michelle) Kaipust, and Kris (Travis)...

Roger D. Kelderman

Roger D. Kelderman

Nov 1, 2019

Roger D. Kelderman was born on June 02, 1953 in Canton, South Dakota to Henry & Susie Kelderman. He grew up in Luverne, Minnesota and attended Luverne Public Schools where he met the love of his life, Colleen Habbena, in the summer of 1971. They married in 1972 and later had four children. Roger and Colleen moved to Tama, Iowa...

Harry C. Sorensen

Harry C. Sorensen

Oct 30, 2019

Harry Cook Sorensen, age 97, of Omaha, passed away on October 30, 2019. Born on February 1, 1922 in Kennard, NE, Harry grew up on a farm close to Bennington and graduated from Bennington High School.Upon graduation he served in the US Air Force during World War II, the Korean Conflict, and the Vietnam War, remaining in the Air Force...

Nancy M. Jarvi

Nancy M. Jarvi

Oct 30, 2019

Nancy Marie Jarvi nee Pavich was born in Eveleth, Minnesota on November 3, 1949. Her eyes gave away her Italian Croatian heritage whose soft blue color was reminiscent of the pristine waters of the Adriatic Sea. Eveleth was iron ore country at the time of Nancy’s birth which meant, as a general rule, that its community was comprised of hardworking...

Donald A. Shuman

Donald A. Shuman

Oct 28, 2019

Shuman, Donald A. 1/8/1933 – 10/28/2019 Donald was born to Clarence and Albie Shuman in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 8, 1933.Don worked at Russell Stovers where he met his wife of 54 years, Mona. He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a degree in agricultural electrical engineering then moved to Omaha and worked for Omaha Public Power for many...

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