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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE
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Laura G. Salzbrenner
May 11, 2018
Laura Grace Salzbrenner, was born on May 28, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ernest E. Harpster and G. Ruth Harpster. She was a 1950 graduate of Technical (Tech) High School. She worked many years at her father’s Kenwood Feed Store and the National Park Service. Laura loved to bake and taught Sunday School at the RLDS Omaha Central Congregation. On...
Michael G. Villeneuve "Mike"
May 3, 2018
Villeneuve, Michael G. “Mike” February 5, 1954 – May 3, 2018 Age 64 of Omaha Preceded in death by: Parents, Maurice C. & LaVerne; Sister, Kathy and special friends, Marie, Theresa & Debbie Survived by: Daughter, Lakisha (Phillip) & Sarah; Siblings, Maurice A. (Rebecca), Michelle (Bill), Anita, Jerome (Diane), Charles, Shari, and Vicky (Dan); 7 Grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, & many...
Jacelyn B. Stoddard
May 2, 2018
STODDARD, Jacelyn B. 10/28/1927 – 5/2/2018 Age 90 years of Omaha Preceded in death by: Parents Robert & Elvena McClary, Brother Michael McClary, Husbands John Winters & Kenneth Stoddard, Son Jeffrey Winters; Survived by Children: Donald (Linda) Winters, John Winters, Shelia Bilodeau, J. Kevin (Kathryn) Winters, Philip (Carol) Winters; 10 Grandchildren, 10 Great-Grand Children, 9 Nieces & Nephews. Interment: Forest...
Gary L. Adelson
Apr 26, 2018
ADELSON, Gary L. December 19, 1940 ~ April 26, 2018 Age 77 years of Omaha Gary grew up on a farm in Swedehome, Nebraska and attended school District #70, a one room school house west of Swedehome and later graduated from Stromsburg High School in 1958. Gary married the love of his life, Alice on September 5, 1961 in Central...
Madeline M. Mueller
Apr 26, 2018
Mueller, Madeline M. October 11, 1925 ~ April 26, 2018 Preceded in death by parents John and Rosa Rolfes; brothers Alfred and Jerome Rolfes; husband Edmund L.; sons Jerry Mueller and Kelly Mueller. Survived by children Dean Mueller (Carolyn), James Mueller (Kathy), Shari Robbins (Dale), Randy Mueller, Kathi Mueller, Janet Bond (Mike), Rick Mueller (Emma), and Mark Mueller; seventeen grandchildren;...
Gary E. Mongar
Apr 23, 2018
MONGAR, Gary E. July 13, 1944 ~ April 23, 2018 Age 73 years of Omaha Preceded in death by: Parents, Patrick & Florence; Sister, Sue and Brother, Ted Survived by: Wife, Carol; Sons, Michael, Christopher (Janeen) and Jeffrey; Brother, Dean (Eileen); Sisters, Juanita (Joe) and Darlene; Brother-in-law, Chuck and many other relatives and friends. GATHERING: Thursday, April 26, 2018 from...
Timothy Hillis
Apr 22, 2018
HILLIS, Timothy 1/24/1961 – 4/22/2018 Age 57 Preceded in death by his father James Hillis Survived by: Wife: Tammy Milbourn-Hillis Mother: Karen Hillis of Las Vegas, NV Sisters: Patricia & Terri And numerous nieces, nephews and friends. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 7:00PM Friday, April 27th at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel.
Paul Jackson Goebel
Apr 20, 2018
GOEBEL, Paul Jackson January 2, 1937 ~ April 20, 2018 Paul Jackson Goebel, age 81, of Omaha, passed away April 20, 2018. He was born January 2, 1937, in Sutherland, Nebraska, to Paul Albert and Rachel Fischer Goebel. Paul was highly recognized in the Omaha area, especially the culinary community He was food and beverage certified and hotel management certified...
Lamar V. Prail
Apr 18, 2018
PRAIL, LaMar V. November 16, 1942 ~ April 18, 2018 Age 75 of Omaha Preceded by: Parents: Lester & Ida Hughes and Victor Prail Sister: Maxine Sablak Survived By: Wife: Rose Ann Prail Son: Jeffrey Lee Prail (Jann) Daughter: Pamela Ann Duncan (Kenton) Brother: Galen Prail (Sherry) Sister: Marlene Heinrich Grandchildren: Kayla Baker (Cody), Kamisha Duncan, Jacob Prail and Riley...
Jay R. Dabney
Apr 18, 2018
DABNEY, Jay R. August 25, 1951 ~ April 18, 2018 Age 66 of Omaha Preceded by: Parents: Robert Dabney & Mary Dabney Sister: Linda Suppha Survived by: Wife: Debbie Dabney Sons: Dalton Dabney (Sabrina) and Shawn Glade Daughters: Nicole Yost (Mike), Heather Regner (Bill), Autumn Dabney (Brandon) and Brandie Glade (Michael) Brothers: Max Dabney (Linda) and John Dabney (Joanne) Brother-in-law:...
Hazel E. Matza
Apr 18, 2018
MATZA, Hazel E. February 26, 1919 ~ April 18, 2018 Preceded in death by: Husband: Tom Matza Son: Jerry Matza Survived by: Daughter-in-law: Jean Matza Grandchildren: Teri Brooks (John) & Tim Matza (Bette) Great-Grandsons: Justin, Jacob, Tyler & Tanner Great-Great-Granddaughters: 2 VISITATION: 6:00-8:00pm Friday, April 20th at Braman Mortuary 72nd Street Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made...
Paul Warren
Apr 18, 2018
WARREN, Paul 7/21/1937 – 4/18/2018 Age 80 years Paul was preceded in death by grandson Steven Warren; He is survived by his Children: Mark (Linda) Warren, Susanne (Don) McCall, Greg (Kim) Warren, Paul (Tammy) Warren; Sister Jean (Jim) Robison; Many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, other relatives & friends. Visitation: Monday, April 23, 2018 from 6-8:00pm Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Celebration of...
Rhonda S. Wetzel
Apr 15, 2018
Wetzel, Rhonda Sue 5/16/1969 - 4/15/2018 Age 48 years of Omaha Gathering of Family & Friends: Friday, April 20, 2018 from 2 - 4:00 PM at Braman Mortuary (72nd Street Chapel) In Lieu of flowers memorials directed to the family will be used in Rhonda's memory at a later date.
Richard L. "Dick" Koltes
Apr 14, 2018
KOLTES, Richard L. Age 79 of Omaha Survived by: Wife: Candyce Sons: Greg (Cassi) of Omaha and Matt (Jenny) of Omaha Daughter: Jeannie (Paul) Swanson of Apple Valley, MN 9 Grandchildren 6 Great-Grandchildren MEMORIAL PRAYER SERVICE: 10:30AM Wednesday, April 18th at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 6905 Blondo St. Omaha, NE 68104 with family receiving friends at 10:00AM. In lieu...
Jeffrey D. Buchholz "Buck"
Apr 13, 2018
Buchholz, Jeffrey D. “Jeff” March 1, 1965 – April 13, 2018 Age 53 of Omaha Preceded in death by: Brother, JD “James” and Father-in-law, Wayne Colvin; Grandparents Helen Brownell, Marvin & Palmalee Miller. Survived by: Wife of 29 years, Valerie & their son, Zane; Parents, Ron and Linda Buchholz; Brother, Scott (Terri) Buchholz; Sister, Veronica (Ramon) Trejo; Mother-in-law, Mary Lou...
James M. Wood "Jim"
Apr 13, 2018
Wood, James Martin February 26, 1935 - April 13, 2018 Jim, beloved husband, father and grandfather, was born in Ogden, Utah, and raised in Salt Lake City. He earned a Ph.D. in Speech Pathology at the University of Utah in 1966. He taught briefly there as well as at Eastern Michigan University before coming to the University of Nebraska at...
Janice J. Urban
Apr 12, 2018
Janice Jean Urban, 76, of Omaha, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 12 in Omaha.Janice was born August 31, 1941. Janice was preceded in death by: Parents Melvin and Jean Sievers; as well as brother Ken Sievers.Janice is survived by husband of 56 years, Chuck; Children, Terri Urban, Mick (Patti) Urban, and Brent (Kellie) Urban; Grandsons, Brandon, Andrew,...
Judy F. Freeman
Apr 12, 2018
FREEMAN, Judy F. December 25, 1935 ~ April 12, 2018 Survived by: Son: Justin Grady Freeman Sisters: Jane Seaton, Hazel Harpster and Paula Rasmuss Grandchildren: Ayden, Amya and Nevaeh And many loving nieces and nephews. CELEBRATION OF LIFE: 3:00 PM Tuesday, April 17th at Braman Mortuary, 72nd Street Chapel. Memorials may be made the Nebraska Humane Society.
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