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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE
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Wilma Brunkow Gnuse
Oct 18, 2016
Brunkow Gnuse, Wilma March 1, 1923 ~ October 18, 2016 Age 93 of Omaha Preceded by: Parents: Heinrich C. Meyer and Anna Lucking Husbands: Erwin Brunkow and Raymond Gnuse Son: Con Brunkow and Son-in-Law Thomas Gehringer Grandson: Christopher Roberts Brothers: 5 Sisters: 3 Survived By: Son: Kevin (Joan) Brunkow Daughters: Sandra Pelikan, Patricia Gehringer, Pamela (Kenneth) Roberts and Daughter-in-Law Katherine...
William Charles Gardner
Oct 18, 2016
Gardner, William "Bill" Chauncey Aug 20, 1940 - Oct 18, 2016 Preceded in death by his mother (Beverly Rodgers), wife (Ursula), and daughter (Laura). He is survived by special friend (Lisa Nguyen), loyal companions (Rowdy & Ernie), sisters and brother-in-laws, neices, nephews, and friends. Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2:00pm at Countryside Community Church (8787...
Ruby A. Venditte
Oct 15, 2016
VENDITTE, Ruby A. September 1, 1948 ~ October 15, 2016 Age 68 of Omaha She is survived by: Husband: Louis Venditte, Sr Son: Louis (Andrea) Venditte, Jr. Daughter: Christina (Eric) Hanson Brother: Herb Thulin Sisters: Diane and Jane Thulin Grandchildren: 2 Great-Grandchildren: 1 GATHERING: 2-4 PM Tuesday, October 18 at Braman Mortuary 72nd Street Chapel.
James C. Mccarthy
Oct 14, 2016
McCARTHY, James C. November 23, 1983 ~ October 14, 2016 Age 32 of Omaha Preceded in death by: Grandfather: Charles Oliver Survived by: Wife: Lorey McCarthy Father: James McCarthy Mother: Joyce A. McCarthy Sons: Austin and Jase McCarthy Daughter: Brieanna McCarthy Sister: Melissa Caruso (Joe) Staff Sergeant James McCarthy retires after spending the majority of his 10 year career as...
Lewis Porter Vermillion
Oct 12, 2016
VERMILLION, Lewis Porter “Lew” 6/21/1923 – 10/12/2016 Age 93 years of Omaha Lewis Porter was born June 21, 1923 on a farm in Laclede Co. MO to Lewis Albert and Cecile Vermillion. In 1936 the family moved to the Shenandoah, IA area, living on several farms. Lew graduated from Shenandoah High School in 1940. In 1945 he enlisted and was...
Gerard A. Kimsey,
Oct 11, 2016
KIMSEY, SR., Gerard A. September 25, 1946 ~ October 11, 2016 Age 70 of Omaha Survived by: Wife: Ruth Kimsey Sons: Maurice (Kim) Kimsey Iand Gerard Kimsey, Jr. Brother: Gary Kimsey Grandchildren: Six Homegoing Celebration: 11:00 AM Friday, October 21 at Braman Mortuary 72nd Street Chapel. Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Joann L. Stachura
Oct 9, 2016
STACHURA, JoAnn L. 8/6/1935 – 10/9/2016 Age 81 years of Omaha Preceded in death by parents Joseph & Lucille Govern, Sister Carol Kula, Brother David Govern Survived by: Husband of 61 years, James Daughters: Cheri (Bill) Perdue, Cindy (Mark) Plymale, Jackie (Stacey) Olson Grandchildren: Jeff, Cori, Ashley, Amanda Great Grandchildren: Berkley, Carter, Laila Many other relatives & friends. Memorial Mass:...
Rowan Galtney,
Oct 7, 2016
GALTNEY, Rowan, Jr. 6/23/1935 – 10/7/2016 Age 81 years of Omaha Survived by wife of 24 years, Brenda and a host of other loving family & friends. Celebration of Rowan’s Life: Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016 at 11:00am, with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at Fort Street Church of Christ (5922 Fort St.) Interment: Evergreen Braman Mortuary (72...
Joni K. Mortensen
Oct 6, 2016
MORTENSEN, Joni K. 11/24/1961 – 10/6/2016 Age 54 years of Omaha Preceded in death by father Carl L. Survived by: Mother Jean Brother & Sisters: Lori (Lee) Queen, Kirk (Trish) Mortensen, Meri (Kent) Christenson Loving nieces & nephews Celebration of Joni’s Life: Friday, October 21, 2016 at 1:00pm at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (6201 N. 60 St.) In...
Betty June Quinn
Oct 6, 2016
QUINN, Betty June age 88 6/1/1928 ~ 10/6/16 Preceded in death by her husband Raymond, and brothers, Howard and Harold. She is survived by: Children Deborah (Kevin) Boston Russ Quinn Grandchildren Adam (Melody) Quinn Heather (Matt) Giffrow Great-grandchild Faith Marie Quinn Funeral Service: 11:00AM Monday, October 10, 2016 at Braman Mortuary 72St. Chapel. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Park In lieu...
Ted Burgess Konvalin
Oct 6, 2016
KONVALIN, Ted B., Pastor 5/31/1926 – 10/6/2016 Age 90 years of Omaha Survived by: Wife of 65 years, Glenna Children: Kathleen (Scott) Tennyson, Deborah (John) Eckels, Rebekah Konvalin, Mary (Ken) Miller, Timothy (Leslie) Konvalin Brothers: John (Alma) & Ronald (Kaye) Konvalin Sister Connie Johnson 11 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren Celebration of Ted’s Life: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at 10:30am...
Nathaniel E. "Nate" Campbell
Oct 6, 2016
CAMPBELL, Nathaniel E. 5/14/1920 – 10/6/2016 Age 96 years of Omaha Preceded in death by wife & son Survived by 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren, 11 great & 2 great-great grandchildren Many other relatives & friends Celebration of Nate’s Life: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016 at 10:30am at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses(5911 Ville De Sante Dr.) Visitation: Monday, 6-8:00pm at Braman...
Brynleigh Nova Keats
Oct 5, 2016
Keats, BrynLeigh Nova 9/22/2016 - 10/5/2016 Survived by parents Stephanie and Christopher Brother and Sisters Tyler, Tatiana, Mariah, and Presleigh Grandparents Wally Kanne, Michelle Boettger, Daniel and Heather Keats Preceded in death by brother Chevy, Grandmother Kimberly Keats, and Great Grandmother Sandi Kanne Visitation will be held Monday, October 10, 2016 from 6-8PM, with a vigil at 7PM, at Braman...
Raelynn Marie Preston Hoffman
Oct 5, 2016
Survived by parents Lorenzo Hoffman, Kimberly Preston, Teri and Bob Miller; grandparents Ron and Marge Miller, Robert and Sherry Dean; brothers John Fisher, Nathan Cech, Romane Preston; sisters Marilyn Wood, Stephanie Hovanec; many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation: Friday, 6-8:00pm at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) Funeral Service: Saturday, October 8, 2016, 9:00am at Braman Mortuary (72nd St....
Jack Randall Shockey
Oct 4, 2016
SHOCKEY, Jack R. July 5, 1939 ~ October 4, 2016 Preceded in death by his parents Merwin R Shockey and Mozella Wenright Survived by: Wife: Susan Gail Shockey Sons: Patrick (Helen) Shockey, Nathan (Terrie) Shockey, Gregory (Heather) Shockey and Jonathan (Jasonea) Shockey Daughter: Suzanne (Andrew) Stocking Brother: Dale Shockey Sister: Suzanne (Jim) Light And many loving family and friends. Celebration...
Jerry A. Herbster
Oct 1, 2016
HERBSTER, Jerry A. Age 73 Of Elmwood, NE. formerly of Omaha Died in Ericson, NE on October 1, 2016.Jerry was Park Superintendent for the Papio-Missouri NRD for over 25 years and loved the outdoors and interacting with park visitors.A stroke led to his retirement 3 years ago, yet in retirement he was a stroke survivor and not a victim.His friendly,...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Fischer
Sep 29, 2016
FISCHER, Elizabeth A. “Betty” Age 77 – September 29, 2016 Preceded in death by parents John & Hedwig Hurley; Brothers Ed & Bob Hurley Survived by: Husband Dick Daughters: Robin Benash, Julia (Nick) Steele, Toni Johnson Sister Janice (Larry) Woodyard Grandchildren: Catie Steele, Rick Erhart Many loving friends and neighbors Celebration of Betty’s Life: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at 6:00pm,...
Meredith "Bud" Robison
Sep 29, 2016
ROBISON, Meredith “Bud” Earl 8/23/1937 – 9/29/2016 Preceded in death by parents Charles William and Fern Novak Robison; wife Verda Maxine Robison; brother Charles Leo Robison; sisters Violet Fern Jensen, Marvel Louese Munyon, Irma Irene Klinge; daughter Cindy Di-Anne Robison Survived by son Chuck (Kristin) Robison; daughter Connie (Roland) Van Hoolandt; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; special companion Sharon Goforth Visitation:...
Harriette Dorothy Palmer
Sep 29, 2016
Harriette Dorothy Scott Jones Palmer was embraced by the arms of her Blessed Savior Christ Jesus of Nazareth on the morning of Sept. 29 – she lived to the age of 98.Harriette was born July 29, 1918 to Dennis and Grace Scott of Kansas City, Kansas.She was the eighth of nine siblings, all of whom have gone to the bosom...
Patricia L. "Patty" Vocelka
Sep 28, 2016
VOCELKA, Patricia Louise “Patty” 2/26/1941 – 9/28/2016 Age 75 years of Omaha Patty has courageously battled leukemia for many years. This last Wednesday she was received into our Lord Jesus’s welcoming hands. Patty was born and raised in Omaha. She had a wonderful upbringing in what is now referred to as “Little Italy”. She knew it as home. Raised in...
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