Obituaries

Jul 11, 2018

SUTTON, Miriam L. 9/9/1920 – 7/11/2018 Age 97 years of Omaha She was preceded in death by her husbands Claude Sutton and John Gillies, Son Don Sutton; She is survived by her Children: Diana (Dennis) Nakamura, Judie (Frank) Heller, Kathy Brown, Susan Gillies; Daughter-in-law Pat Sutton; Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Miriam’s Life: Monday, July...

Jul 11, 2018

Patricia Kay Brown (Pat) passed away on July 11, 2018.She will be remembered as an extremely loving, loyal, dedicated, fun loving and caring individual.She dedicated her life to helping special needs children both in her career and in her personal life.As a breast cancer survivor, Pat supported and volunteered with the My Sister’s Keeper organization. She will be remembered by...

Jul 10, 2018

PAUSTIAN, Luella J. 9/15/1922 – 7/10/2018 Age 95 years of Omaha Preceded in death by: Husband of 71 years, James; Parents, Herman & Josephine Schneider and Brothers, Ed & Bob Schneider Survived by: Sons, Tom (Donna) Paustian and Dwayne (Cheryl) Paustian; Daughters, Renee (Douglas) Fox and Jayne Paustian; 4 Granddaughters, 3 Great-Grandsons and many other relatives & friends. VISITATION: Tuesday,...

Jul 9, 2018

LASSEK, Anthony C. 8/15/1939 – 7/9/2018 Age 78 years of Omaha Anthony was preceded in death by his wife Jane, siblings: Jim, Dorothy, John, Rich; He is survived by his Children: Ron (Debbie) Lassek, Dave (Silvana) Lassek, Lorree Halmon, Bruce (Amie) Lassek, Sarah Lassek; Siblings: Bob Lassek, Connie Haas, Ben (Tina) Lassek; Grandchildren: Dan (Mandy), Melissa (Steven), Nick, Bradley (Alexis),...

Jul 9, 2018

JONES, Robert E., Rev. 11/16/1927 – 7/9/2018 Age 90 years of Omaha Robert was born November 16, 1927 to Leland and Beulah (Phillips) Jones on a small farm outside of Bedford, IA. He graduated from Conway High School, class of 1945 and soon after began classes at Maryville, MO. He took a break from school and enlisted in the US...

Jul 8, 2018

TAYLOR, Vaughn A. 12/12/1963 – 7/8/2018 Age 54 years of Omaha Survived by: Daughter, Ashley Taylor; Sons, Adrian, Anthony, Kaine, & Johnny Taylor; Brother, Dennis and many other relatives & Friends Burial will take place at Omaha National Cemetery at a later date.

Jul 7, 2018

Dr. Cheryl Rodgers, PhD, RN, CPNP, CPON, FAAN, age 51, passed away on July 7, 2018, surrounded by family. Cheryl was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Daryl & Twila Rodgers. Sisters: Sheila (Chris) Roberts and their children Brad & Kyle; Joleen (John) Jourdan and their children Tyler & Kelsey. At a very young age, Cheryl knew her life-long passion was...

Jul 7, 2018

PRUITT, Gerald E. 3/3/1950 – 7/7/2018 Survived by wife Sandra Children: Nicole (Jerry) Kems, Jerry Pruitt, Autumn (Bob)Wike Grandchildren: Troy, Charlotte, Grey Many other relatives and friends Private services were held BRAMAN MORTUARY (Southwest Chapel) 6505 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE 402-895-3400

Jul 7, 2018

RICHARDSON, William “Bill” M. 11/12/1975 ~ 7/7/2018 Age 42 years of Omaha Preceded in death by brothers Andrew and Corey Survived by parents, Charles (Katie) and Patricia Richardson; brothers Jeff (Misty), Wesley, Aiden; sisters Mikki (David), Emily, Gina, Anahla, Lasia, Maddie; nephew Evan; niece Cheyanne; numerous aunts, uncles, and close friends Bill was born on November 12, 1975 to Charlie...

Jul 6, 2018

ALBERT, William H. September 20, 1948 ~ July 6, 2018 Age 69 years of Omaha William graduated from Creighton Prep in 1966.He proudly volunteered to serve in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve in 1968 and was stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina as an Engineer Equipment Operator. For nearly 45 years, he worked as a maintainer at Crown Cork...

Jul 5, 2018

MILLER, Bill E. December 26, 1962 ~ July 5, 2018 Age 55 years of Omaha Preceded in death by wife, Shelly Miller. Survived by son, Robbie; fiancée, Cathy Einspahr; parents, C. Earl & Dorothy Miller; brother, Dan (Denise) Miller; sisters, Jeanne (Jeff) Westeman and Angie (John) Neil; 7 nieces & nephews, 5 great-nieces & nephews and many other relatives and...

Jul 5, 2018

COMBS, Pamela M. "Pam" 6/18/1955 - 7/5/2018 Pamela M. Combs departed from this life on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Pamela was the oldest of 6 children.She was born to Andrew W. Jones and Elizabeth Branch on June 18, 1955 in Omaha, Nebraska.She is preceded in death by her Father, Mother, 2 sisters (Monica Hunter and Charlotte Jones), and her son...

Jul 5, 2018

DAVIS-THOMSEN, Barbara J. 10/30/1959 – 7/5/2018 Barbara Jo Thomsen-Davis was born on October 30, 1959, to Otto and Kathleen Thomsen. She graduated from Benson High School in 1978 and enjoyed a 20 year career at Mutual of Omaha. She raised two boys, Jacob and Conor. Barb was dedicated to her family and to being a parent. Barbara found splendor in...

Jul 5, 2018

SAATHOFF, Jeffrey S. 5/2/1967 – 7/5/2018 Age 51 years of Omaha Jeff is survived by his Mother Carol Garner; Father Duane Saathoff & Jeanne; Siblings: Rod (Nancy) Saathoff, Brenda (Curt) Spethman, Wayne (Sheila) Saathoff, Lynn (Barry) Rice; Girlfriend Shelly Getzschman & her children Emma & Alex; Nieces, nephews, other relatives & many friends Celebration of Jeff’s Life: Wednesday, July 11,...

Jul 2, 2018

TURCO, Joan A. “Mickey” 12/23/1931 – 7/2/2018 Age 86 years of Omaha Preceded in death by husband Alfred S. Turco, Sr. Survived by: Children: Alfred S. Turco, Jr., Teri Turco Snodgrass, Michael Turco & wife Lori 9 grandchildren & 15 great grandchildren Graveside Service: Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 11AM at Resurection Cemetery

Jul 2, 2018

WILEY, Christopher E.A. 7/1/1953 - 7/2/2018 Don’t make your living by extortion or put your hope in stealing. And if your wealth increases, don’t make it the center of your life.(Psalms 62:10 NLT) These are words that Mr. Christopher “Chris” Wiley affectionately known as Mr. Wiley, embodied and exuded throughout his lifetime.Although this faithful man of God came from humble...

Jun 30, 2018

After a long struggle with cancer, Sandy joined our Lord on the evening of June 30th, 2018. Sandy was born in West Point, Nebraska to David and Janet (Beerbohm) Lemp on July 2nd, 1960. She met and fell in love with her husband Rick Preister on New Year’s Eve 1979/1980, and they married in Omaha on July 19th, 1986. She...

Jun 30, 2018

Dorothy Mae “Dotty” Dobbins was born July 9, 1941 to Robert and Florence Capron in Fremont, NE. Dotty was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, NE. Dotty attended Fremont High School and was a proud member of the graduating class of 1959 prior to attending two years at Wayne State College as a math major.Dotty’s first marriage...

Jun 29, 2018

Gardner, Michael Taylor July 28, 1972 – June 29, 2018 Michael Taylor Gardner, age 45 of Omaha, passed away June 29, 2018. He was born July 28, 1972 in Saratoga Springs, New York to George and Jean (Peden) Gardner. In 1990, Michael graduated as valedictorian of North Charleston High School in Charleston, South Carolina. Michael attended the United States Naval...

Jun 29, 2018