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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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K. Wonder

K. Wonder

Jul 30, 2018

WONDER, DruAnn K. 3/13/1961 – 7/30/2018 Age 57 years of Omaha Preceded in death by: Husband, Chuck and parents, Harvey & Patricia Survived by: Daughters, Kathryn (Roger) Wonder and Laura (John) Wonder; her honey, Larry; grandchildren, Madison, Aidan, Christapher, Dominick, Braxten, Jocelyn and, Lillian; other relatives & friends. CELEBRATION OF LIFE:Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Braman Mortuary...

Walter James Crofut

Walter James Crofut

Jul 29, 2018

Walter James Crofut, patient husband, hilarious storyteller and master plumber, set aside his work boots for the last time on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at the home of his daughter, surrounded by those he loved most.He was born 84 years ago, on February 3rd, 1934, to Charles Merwin and Florence Grace (Martin) Crofut in Ossining, NY. In 1940, his family...

Deborah Lynn Valenta

Deborah Lynn Valenta

Jul 28, 2018

Deborah “Deb” Lynn Valenta, 63, went to Heaven on Saturday July 28, 2018 following a brief battle with cancer. Deb was born June 7, 1955 in Minneapolis MN to Donald and Beverly (Johnson) Nemmers. Deb graduated from Cedar Falls High School and attended Iowa State University. She marred John Valenta in 1975 and they had two daughters Michelle and Monica....

Gene Redfield

Gene Redfield

Jul 24, 2018

REDFIELD, Gene 7/11/1918 – 7/24/2018 Age 100 years of Omaha Gene was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Alice Redfield.He is survived by his Son Jerry Redfield & wife Pam; Daughter Susan Davis & husband Keith; 9 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren and 6 Great-Great Grandchildren; Many other relatives & friends. Gathering of Family and Friends: Saturday, July 28,...

Delfin "Del" R. Dargantes

Delfin "Del" R. Dargantes

Jul 20, 2018

Delfin R. Dargantes, 75, of Omaha. Del was born July 24, 1942, in the mountains near Baybay, Leyte, The Philippines. World War II had reached his island, and his village had been evacuated due to US and Japanese warfare, with his father fighting for the Americans in a Filipino guerrilla unit.He was the 6th of 12 children born to Jose...

Marilyn Platt Hathaway

Marilyn Platt Hathaway

Jul 20, 2018

HATHAWAY, Marilyn, P. 12/29/1929 ~ 7/20/2018 Age 88 year of Omaha Preceded in death by husband, William Estes Hathaway. Survived by daughter, Selaba Travis; and grandsons, Christopher M. Travis and Aaron M. Travis. Marilyn was born in Leadville, CO, and lived in Colorado Springs and Denver before moving to Omaha where she spent the last 15 years. Marilyn will be...

Mahz O. Goracke

Mahz O. Goracke

Jul 18, 2018

GORACKE,Mahz O. 1/5/2017 ~ 7/18/2018 Mahz left us too soon. He was happy, had a smile to light the world and is loved.He was learning to enjoy so much in life from fishing and dancing to walking with his sister and pretending to vacuum behind mom and dad.Mahz is survived by loving parents JoDee and Spencer and big sister, Rayne.Grandparents:Curt...

Jan Z. Thomsen

Jan Z. Thomsen

Jul 18, 2018

THOMSEN, Jan Z. 01/12/1943 ~ 07/18/2018 Age 75 years of Omaha No formal services will be held. The family wishes for you to celebrate Jan's life in your own way. Memorials to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Sharon Rae Olsen

Sharon Rae Olsen

Jul 16, 2018

OLSEN, Sharon Rae 8/20/1947 – 7/16/2018 Sharon is survived by her Son Jeffrey Olsen; Daughter Sandra Self; Sister Sandra DeParsqual; Brother Donn Zuroski; Grandson Daniel Self. Private services were held Braman Mortuary – (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE68114 402-391-2171

Johnnie Williams

Johnnie Williams

Jul 15, 2018

Johnnie Marie (Spivey) Williams was born on October 29, 1937 in Covington, Tennessee to Edd and Ruth Mae (Johnson) Spivey.She was the eldest daughter and the 3rd of eight children.Johnnie professed a Hope in Christ at an early age uniting with the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.She participated in church activities, including Bible class instruction throughout her teen years. She graduated...

Ronald J. "Ron" Mehok

Ronald J. "Ron" Mehok

Jul 13, 2018

MEHOK, Ronald J. “Ron” 3/6/1939 – 7/13/2018 Age 79 years of Omaha, formerly of Buffalo, NY Ron was a longtime machinist at Western Electric. He is survived by his Wife of 55 years, Annette Mehok; Son John Mehok; Daughter Linda Kantor & husband Jeff; Grandson Justin Mehok; Many other relatives & friends. Gathering of Family and Friends: Wednesday, July 18,...

James Gideon Ripperden

James Gideon Ripperden

Jul 13, 2018

RIPPERDEN, James Gideon. James Gideon Ripperden, age 37 of Omaha Nebraska, passed away on July 13, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born December 17, 1980 in Des Moines, IA to James W Ripperden & Melody Lohr. He is survived by the love of his life & long time soul mate, Breanna Weise, his son, James Z Ripperden, his...

Theresa Fern Huck

Theresa Fern Huck

Jul 13, 2018

HUCK, Theresa Fern 2/12/1957 – 7/13/2018 Age 61 years of Omaha Theresa lived many years in South Dakota raising and showing prize miniature horses. She owned and operated Mae Cody Farms.While handling all the daily operations, she found time to handle a full remodel of two homes that she combined into one, doing much of the work herself, teaching herself...

Catherine Ann "Cathy" Lynn

Catherine Ann "Cathy" Lynn

Jul 12, 2018

LYNN, Catherine Ann “Cathy" 4/20/1943 – 7/12/2018 Age 75 years of Omaha Cathy is survived by her Husband of 53 years, Stuart C. Lynn; Sons: Matthew Lynn & Wife Kim, Brian Lynn; 4 Grandchildren & many friends. Visitation: Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 5-8:00pm at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) Interment: Omaha National Cemetery Braman Mortuary – (72 St. Chapel)...

Miriam L. Sutton

Miriam L. Sutton

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...

Patricia Kay "Pat" Brown

Patricia Kay "Pat" Brown

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...

Luella J. Paustian

Luella J. Paustian

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,...

Anthony C. Lassek

Anthony C. Lassek

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),...

Robert E. Jones

Robert E. Jones

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...

Vaughn A. Taylor

Vaughn A. Taylor

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.

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