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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE

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Warren Timothy Gibbs

Warren Timothy Gibbs

Aug 14, 2015

GIBBS, Warren “Tim” 11/29/1948 ~ 8/14/2015 Age 66 of Omaha Loved by all his family and many friends, Warren Timothy Gibbs passed away August 14, 2015.Tim was active in many organizations throughout his life including the Army reserves.He was well known for his photographic memory, fishing techniques, as well as being a talented musician, sculptor, software developer and welder.He was...

Kristina K. Masur

Kristina K. Masur

Aug 14, 2015

Preceded in death by brother, Joe Kominek; sister, Mary Hanson; daughter, Mary Ellen Wilke great granddaughter, Lainey Knapp Survived by husband, John; children, Kathy Decker, Dennis Masur, Alyce Liken, Mark Masur, Maureen Schmielau, David Masur, Lisa Knapp & Don Masur; 21 grandchildren & 28 great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, 11:00 AM at Holy Name Catholic Church, 2901 Fontenelle...

Lisa Ann Clary

Lisa Ann Clary

Aug 12, 2015

CLARY, Lisa Ann 11/27/1969 ~ 8/12/2015 Survived by her Parents: Jeannie Clary and Harry Clary Sons: Colton, Chandler and Chris Carlson Brothers: Brian and Mike Clary Visitation: Braman Mortuary 72nd St, 10-1 P.M. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Graveside Service: Westlawn Hillcrest Memorial Park 1 P.M. Tuesday, August 18, 2015 Visitation: Braman Mortuary 72nd St, 10-1 P.M. Tuesday, August 18, 2015...

Richard John Craig

Richard John Craig

Aug 12, 2015

Survived by sister, Cecilia Klingforth; niece, Pam (Vern) Straka; nephews, Tom (Julie), Gary (Sally), David (Brenda), Steven (P.J) Klingforth; many great nieces & nephews and great great nieces & nephews. Funeral Service Friday, 10:00 A.M. at Braman Mortuary, 72nd Street Chapel with visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery with military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503....

Wanda 'Judy' Faye Trautman

Wanda 'Judy' Faye Trautman

Aug 11, 2015

Preceded in death by parents, Ken & Helen Starns Survived by children, Jeff (Marisa) Trautman, Danyelle (Robert) Hallgren; grandchildren, Taylor, Dylan, D.J., Peyton, Trace, Samantha, Chase; sister, Sharon (Duane) Benson; nieces and other loving relatives. Celebration of Life Service, Saturday, August 15, 1:00 P.M. at Lutheran Church of the Master, 2617 South 114th Street, Omaha, NE. Private family inurnment. Celebration...

John L. Reynolds

John L. Reynolds

Aug 11, 2015

He passed away on August 11, 2015 finally succumbing to his battle with cancer. He is survived by his children, John B. Reynolds (Janice) of Cypress, TX, Dan Reynolds (Jennifer) of Omaha, Julie Graziano (Larry) of Lake Saint Louis, MO, Amy Johnson (Jeff) and Brook Arthalony (Dan) of Seattle, WA, and Brother Ron Reynolds (Jackie) of St. Louis, MO. He...

Lydia L. Ford

Lydia L. Ford

Aug 9, 2015

Lydia was preceded in death by her sons Erick & Alonzo Ford; She is survived by her Son Wardell Ford & wife Denise; Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, other relatives & friends. Celebration of Lydia’s Life: Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 1:00pm at New Light Baptist Church (4011 Maple St.) Visitation: Tuesday, after 4 PM, with family present 6-8pm at Braman...

Georgia C. Delong

Georgia C. Delong

Jul 31, 2015

DELONG, Georgia C. of Omaha Apr. 3, 1939 ~ Jul. 31, 2015 Survived by her husband of 21 years, Leonard DeLong; children, Kathryn Ann (John) Fuste, Keith Sherman, Tracie L. (Bill) Pelzl; grandchildren, Joseph Heap, Krystina Mauer, Tiffanie Keighran, Andrew Pelzl; great-grandchildren, Mariah Richardson, Alexia Mauer, Timothy Keighran Jr., Leilani Keighran; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews. MEMORIAL GATHERING, Sunday,...

Freddie L. Travis,

Freddie L. Travis,

Jul 29, 2015

Freddie was proceeded in death by his mother Carrie Mae Shines, Brothers Bednigo Shines, Willie Brown, Sister Bobbie Devers, and Daughter Cassandra Smith. He is survived by wife of 34 years Paula Travis, Daughters Nikita and Hydeia Travis, JeTaun Thompson, Madeline Strachan, Sons Corey Travis, Freddie L. Travis II (Ebony), Sisters Sandra Grice, Ann Shines, and Bonnie Fourte, Brothers Sellie...

Mercedes L. Kerger

Mercedes L. Kerger

Jul 28, 2015

Kerger, Mercedes L. 6/8/1924 ~ 7/28/2015 Preceded in death by her first husband Lestor Hulbert Survived by her husband Kenneth Kerger Daughters: Dreath Beckley and Lynette Hulbert Step Children: Larry Kerger and Karen Otto Grandchildren: David and Michael Nylander and Derrick and Brandon Dreager Four great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren Visitation: Braman Mortuary 72nd St, 9-11 A.M. Wednesday, August 5, 2015...

John C. Orduna

John C. Orduna

Jul 27, 2015

PHOTO ORDUÑA, John C. of Banning, CA, formerly of Omaha Jan. 3, 1945 ~ Jul. 27, 2015 Preceded in death by his father, Alonzo Orduna , Sr.; children, Robin, Shelly, Jeannine; brother, Alonzo Orduna; sister, Claudette Orduna. Survived by his wife, Claudia Orduna; daughter, Jeannette; grandson, Trevor; granddaughter, Jacque; mother, Florence (Orduna) Hickerson; two brothers, four sisters and a host...

Ellen Lee States

Ellen Lee States

Jul 27, 2015

Preceded in death by her husband, Larry States Survived by sons, Steve States & Christina Coffin and Timothy States; grandchildren, Christian States, Haley Jackson, Deztanee States, Makenzie States, Levi States & Aveona Jackson. Graveside Service, Friday, August 7, 2015 at 11:45 AM in the Historic Chapel at the Dwight D. Eisenhower Medical Center in Leavenworth Kansas followed by interment at...

Constance E. Connie Simons

Constance E. Connie Simons

Jul 26, 2015

SIMONS, Constance E. “Connie” 3/21/1949 ~ 7/26/2015 Connie was a longtime teacher at Lewis Central Schools in Council Bluffs, IA, who loved gardening, old houses and traveling to Scotland. Preceded in death by her Parents Wayne and Helen Silvey and Sister Marla Silvey Survived by: Sons, Ian (Rachel) Simons, Will Simons (Sarah DaCorta) Brothers: Curtis (Janese) Silvey and David Silvey...

Jeffery L. Morris

Jeffery L. Morris

Jul 26, 2015

MORRIS, Jeffery L. of Omaha Jun. 19, 1972 ~ Jul. 26, 2015 Preceded in death by his father, Lennie “Butch” Morris. Survived by his mother, Donna Morris; aunts and uncles, Mary and Mike Simmons, Christy and Steve Coffman, Pam and Rich Stockton, Larry and Bessie Bussard and many cousins. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Quality Living Inc....

Robert R. Kennedy

Robert R. Kennedy

Jul 26, 2015

KENNEDY, Robert “Bob” R. of Omaha May 4, 1957 ~ Jul. 26, 2015 Preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Opal Kennedy. Survived by his wife, Vicky Kennedy; daughter, Chastidy Militti, husband Mike; grandchildren, Ben, Lauren, Elizabeth, Nick; sister, Penny Synek, husband Bill. MEMORIAL GATHERING, Wednesday, 5-8 pm at Braman Mortuary (72nd St. Chapel) MEMORIAL GATHERING, Wednesday, 5-8 pm...

Michael Mendez

Michael Mendez

Jul 26, 2015

Mendez, Michael November 25, 1957 ~ July 26, 2015 Survived by Wife, Shannon Mendez Father: Michael Mendez, Sr. Sons: Michael Mendez, Christopher Bentle, Keanu Mendez and Ryan Mendez Daughters: Linda (Rob) Lentz, Shawn Mendez and Rylie Mendez Grandchildren: Andrew, Alex and Quinton Mendez and Lola Lentz Sisters: Debra Ann Timmins (Kevin Biniamow) and Michelle (Doug) Lopp Visitation: Wednesday, July 29,...

Barbara Joan Wondercheck

Barbara Joan Wondercheck

Jul 25, 2015

Preceded in death by her parents Survived by husband, Gerald; sons, Dennis (Laura) and David (Cindy) Wondercheck; grandchildren, Dana, Sarah, Kelli, Allison & Jalee; sister, Carol (Kent) Brady. Funeral Mass, Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 AM at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 5801 Oak Hills Drive, Omaha, NE. Visitation Tuesday, 5:00 – 7:00 PM with a 7:00 PM Wake Service at...

Shareen Kae Vogel

Shareen Kae Vogel

Jul 25, 2015

Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas “Jeff” & Emma Leonard. Survived by husband, Perry; children, Richard (Kay) Vogel & Christene Vogel; grandsons, Cody Vogel, Jamie Vogel, Aaron Robinson, Clinton Schulz, Aaron Hasek; great grandsons, Brentley & Devin; brothers, Dick (Judy) Danielson & Thomas Leonard. Funeral Service, Saturday, August 1, 1:00 PM with visitation beginning at 12:00 PM. Interment Voss...

Russell Cummins

Russell Cummins

Jul 24, 2015

CUMMINS, Russell of Omaha Mar. 6, 1926 ~ Jul. 24, 2015 Survived by his wife, Jacqueline (Schmitz) Cummins; children, Christopher Cummins, Jennifer (Jeffery) Johnston, Lizabeth (Christopher) Miller; grandchildren, Cole, Mitchell Johnston, Brockton, Brooklyn Miller all of Omaha; brother, Donald Cummins of Fresno, CA; sister Lois Trollinger of San Angelo, TX. Private family services will be held. Private family services will...

Wilma A. Schultz

Wilma A. Schultz

Jul 23, 2015

SCHULTZ, Wilma A. of Omaha Wilma Alice (Stewart) Schultz of Omaha died April 23, 2015, age 95. She was born near Bradish, NE on November 17, 1919 to Gilbert and Stella Stewart. Wilma graduated from Newman Grove (NE) High School in 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John of 46 years; two brothers; a sister; and...

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