Obituaries

Dec 24, 2017

Dec 22, 2017

Ricky A. “Rick” Johnson, 58, passed away on Friday, December 22nd surrounded by loved ones. Rick was born and raised in Omaha. He attended Omaha North High School. He made a living as a Plant Manager at Majors Plastics. Rick met Michelle Meeker through friends and were married in 1982. For 35 years, Rick spent every waking moment loving and...

Dec 20, 2017

MILLER, John L. 8/7/1924~12/20/2017 Preceded in death by wife of 59 years Arlene; parents Lawrence and Ida; sister Marian Kelley; and brother Delmar Survived by sons James (Terri), and Thomas (Peggy); sisters Vivian Kelley, and Ethel Schmidt; 5 Granddaughters; 8 Great-Grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Celebration of John’s Life: Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 11:00AM at Temple Baptist Church...

Dec 19, 2017

Survived by wife Julie Housman-Main Cremation has taken place.

Dec 17, 2017

REED, William “Jack” 3/16/1933 – 12/17/2017 Age 84 years of Omaha Jack loved doing anything and everything with his beloved “girl” Shirley, which included flying, camping, fishing and traveling. He worked at M.U.D. for 45 years. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jean Andreasen Reed; Parents Howard & Marie Reed; Sister Carolyn Reed Bond; Great Grand Daughter...

Dec 17, 2017

MOSS, Doug March 23, 1949 ~ December 17, 2017 Age 68 of Omaha formerly of Columbus Preceded by: Parents: Henry & Margaret Moss He is survived by: Son: Todd Moss (Tasha) Daughters: Traci McAuliffe (Neal), Angie Kraegel (Shawn) and Liz Vuorela (Matt) Sister: Carol Hawley (Dick) Grandchildren: 12 Niece: Kristin Hawley Nephew: Josh Hawley CELEBRATION OF LIFE: Wednesday, December 20,...

Dec 13, 2017

CLARK, Jeremy L. 2/20/1980 -12/13/2017 Age 37 years of Omaha Survived by: Parents Ed & Steph Clark; Sons Caden & Jaden Clark; Sister Chrissy Arellano & husband Joe; Nephews Micah & Caine Arellano; Many other relatives & friends. Visitation: Tuesday, 6-8:00pm at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Celebration of Jeremy’s Life: Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 at10:30am at Lifegate Church (156 &...

Dec 12, 2017

RUDEEN, Evelyn M. November 4, 1924 ~ December 12, 2017 Age 93 of Omaha Preceded in death by: Husband of 72 years, Warren; Son Mark Survived by: Sons: Bruce (Sharon) of Lincoln, NE; Keith (Julie) of Omaha, NE; Matt (Brooke) of Long Prairie, MN 8 Grandchildren 3 Great-Grandchildren Many other relatives and friends Private interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Dec 10, 2017

CONTRERAS, Alvaro January 25, 1985 ~ December 10, 2017 Survived by: Wife: Edith Son: Alvaro, Jr. Daughter: Ashley Parents: Arnulfo Contreras Vera and MA Guadalupe Gallardo Puente Brother: Arnulfo Contreras, Jr. (Yuliana) Bother-in-law: Roberto Maldanado (Maricarmen) Sisters: Vanesa, Paola, Lizet, Maricela and Blanca Contreras VISITATION: Friday, December 15, 2017 from 4-8:00PM at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL:...

Dec 7, 2017

CLARK, Ron S. September 4, 1957 ~ December 7, 2017 Preceded by: Parents: Maurice & Nadine Clark Sister: Diane Hourron Survived by: Sisters: Sharron Yeager, Pat Clark (Dennis) and Ronda Clark Brothers: Maurice Clark and James Clark (Jenny) And many other loving family members and friends. VISITATION: Braman Mortuary 72nd St, 4-6 P.M. Sunday, December 10th FUNERAL SERVICE: Braman Mortuary...

Dec 6, 2017

HESSON, Edna I. February 3, 1927 ~ December 6, 2017 Preceded in death by husband Calvin Hesson, Jr. (electrocutedJuly 10, 1955, when digging up a tree stump in their front yard), parents Chris and Dorthea Fuglsang, brother Neils, sister Fern Lapehn, brother-in-law, Roger, and sister-in-law Sharon Hesson and Gloria Lewis, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.Survived by daughters Debra Hesson and Becky Skerven,...

Dec 6, 2017

PEDERSEN, Josephine N. November 30, 1925 ~ December 6, 2017 Age 92 in Omaha Preceded in death by: Loving Husband Robert B. Pedersen Parents: Frank and Nellie Walker Sons: Robert Jr. and Fred 2 Brothers; 8 Sisters Survived by: Brother: Frank Walker Sisters: Marion Maguire, Marge Bulcroft, and Ethel Micek Sons: Joseph (Sandra), William (Patricia) Daughter: Patricia (James(deceased) Butt Daughter-In-Law:...

Dec 5, 2017

HEINEN, Linda A. 5/12/1946 – 12/5/2017 Age 71 years of Omaha Survived by: Sons: Michael (Katie) Heinen and their daughters Brooklyn & Morgan David (Melisa) Heinen and their son Alexander Sister Judy (Dennis) Schmidt Niece Denise Gutierrez Former Husband Gerald Heinen Preceded in death by her companion Rich Howard The family would like to thank Brookestone Meadows for the exceptional...

Dec 4, 2017

MEYER, Corey M. April 22, 1973 ~ December 4, 2017 Celebration of Corey’s Life: Friday, December 15, 2017 at 10AM at Brookside Church (11607 M Cir. Omaha, NE 68137) In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.

Dec 4, 2017

BLYCKER, Brittney P. June 9, 1993 ~ December 4, 2017 Age 24 of Omaha Preceded in death by grandparents Julie and Daryl Blycker Survived by: Parents: Charles and Jamie Blycker Brother: Bryce Sister: Breanna Niece and Nephew: Brinlee and Jaxon Many other Relatives and Friends CELEBRATION OF BRITTNEY’S LIFE: Thursday December 7, 2017, with family receiving friends from5-7:30 PM with...

Dec 3, 2017

HANNAFIOUS, Elsie L. July 31, 1923 ~ December 3, 2017 Age 94 of Omaha Survived by: Children: Carolyn Henderson, Virginia Elsasser (William), Nancy Kruse (Gerald), Barbara Barton, John Hannafious; Sister: Evelyn Huffman (Everett) Brother: Eugene Hansen (Jane) Grandchildren: Jim Loomis (Deya), Becky Small (Byron), Bob Loomis (Julie), Cindy Ortloff (Tony), Joanne Calcote (Neal), Susan Fix (Erik), Ross Kruse (Heather), Brett...

Nov 30, 2017

MATTHES, Greg A. October 30, 1946 ~ November 30, 2017 Age 71 of Omaha Preceded in death by: Father: Bud Survived by: Loving wife Sue Mother: Dorothy Matthes Daughter: Tami (Cliff) Carlson Son: Brent Matthes Many other relatives and friends Celebration of Greg’s Life: Friday, December 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Interment: Omaha National Cemetery

Nov 29, 2017

KOEHN, Larry L. July 2, 1941 ~ November 29, 2017 Age 76 of Omaha Preceded in death by: Parents: Reinhold and Loree Siblings: Darrell Koehn and LaVern Hetrick Survived by: Wife of 52 years: Darlene Sons: Mark and Brad Grandchildren: Jami (Richard) LaForge, Jacob Great-Grandson: Dennis Many other relatives and friends Memorial Gathering: Monday, December 18, 2017 from 11AM-1PM at...

Nov 27, 2017

BUTT, Benjamin James July 6, 1942 ~ November 27, 2017 Age 75 of Omaha Preceded in death by: Parents: Benjamin and Helen Sister: Jaqueline Edwards Daughter: Cindy Butt-Robinson Survived by: Loving wife Patricia Sons: Benjamin (Nicole), Rick, Todd (Shay Lynn) Daughters: Lori, Shelley (Jim) Cortinas, Tracy (Gabe) Astorino Grandchildren: AJ, Cache, Zachary, Alex, Breanna, Cassandra, Kaitlyn, Gianna, Nickolas, Brooke, Gabriele,...

Nov 24, 2017

CONRAD, David R. February 6, 1951 ~ November 24, 2017 CELEBRATION OF DAVID’S LIFE: Friday, December 1, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at Braman Mortuary 72nd St. Chapel VISITATION: Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 4-8:00 P.M. at Braman Mortuary 72nd St. Chapel INTERMENT: Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park