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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Cheryl Rodgers
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...
Gerald E. Pruitt,
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
William M. Richardson
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...
William Henry Albert
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...
Bill E. Miller
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...
Pamela Combs
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...
Barbara Jo Thomsen-Davis
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...
Jeffrey S. "Jeff" Saathoff
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,...
Joan A. "Mickey" Turco
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
Christopher E.A. Wiley
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...
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