Merrily Ann Van Buren
Dec 25, 2022
Merrily Ann (Mastny) Van Buren of Omaha, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 64 with her children and grandchildren by her side on December 25, 2022. Merrily was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who loved to serve and give back to others, especially through her cooking and baking. Her signature color was purple, as she was...
Dolores Ramona Kirkpatrick
Dec 23, 2022
Kirkpatrick, Dolores R. March 10, 1937 – December 23, 2022 Preceded in death by husband, Britt, parents Antonio and Catalina Caparros and Cristobal and Petra Haro; sister, Isabel; and brothers, Chris and Joseph. Survived by daughter Jeanine Beaudin (Rick); grandchildren Kylie Kator (Ben); Cody Beaudin (Annie); Kelsey Beaudin (Connor Hudson); Ben Beaudin; great grandchildren Sam, Poppy, Theo, Olivia, Bryce, and...
Florence C. Rooks
Dec 23, 2022
CLARA FLORENCE YATES ROOKS 1934 - 2022 Clara Florence Yates was born in Hotchkiss, Colorado, on April 4, 1934, to Benjamin Patrick Yates and Gloria Pauline Montoya. She was the youngest of 7 children. Her father passed away when she was four years old, and her mother, Polly (as she was known) was left to raise 7 children during the...
Samuel John Wall
Dec 22, 2022
Samuel John Wall, age 90, passed away December 22, 2022. Sam was born in Coaldale, Pennsylvania August 2, 1932. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise, his son, Gary Wall (wife, Dot) and daughter Elizabeth (Betty) Kalina, five grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was united in marriage to Louise Bila in 1954. Sam grew up...
Charlene T. Evans
Dec 22, 2022
Evans, Charlene T. "Chuckie" 3/22/1941 - 12/22/2022 Charlene "Chuckie" was the youngest of 10 children born to Rudy and Josie Hoffman. Raised on a farm outside of Willey, Iowa - she learned how to be tough and how to work hard. After high school graduation, she worked at the Carroll, Iowa Chamber of Commerce. She came to Omaha to work...
Steven David Shiflett
Dec 21, 2022
Steven David Shiflett November 8, 1962 ~ December 21, 2022 Steven was born in Omaha Ne to the late Elmer and Audrey Shiflett. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Tracey; son, Owen Shiflett; daughter, Emily (Anthony) Snelling; grandchildren, Jack and Ava Snelling; sisters, Lisa (Rob) Toltzman, Lori Banse, Jody Capasso; many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Celebration...
Kelly Jo Perera
Dec 18, 2022
Perera, Kelly Jo 2/6/1964 - 12/18/2022
Kelly Jo (Cahill) Perera was born in Omaha, Nebraska on February 6, 1964 to Edmund and Linda (Saklar) Cahill. At the time of Kelly’s birth her father was enlisted in the U.S. Navy and had just finished his assignment at the base in Kodiak Island, Alaska. San Diego, California would be...
George J. Kaplan
Dec 17, 2022
Kaplan, George J. 6/20/1945 - 12/17/2022 Survived by daughter Nicole Dolan & husband Dan; grandchildren: Charli, George, Addison; sister Carol Haase & husband Doug; niece Barb Feldhacker & husband Scott; nephew Jim Haase & wife Tonya; many other relatives and friends. CELEBRATION OF GEORGE'S LIFE: Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022 at 11:00am, with visitation one hour prior to the service,...
Mary Ann Getchell Riley
Dec 16, 2022
Mary Ann was born in LaMars, Iowa to the late Henry and Minnie (Theisen) Campbell; she is preceded in death by, four brothers, three sisters, her first husband Lawrence Getchell, second husband Joe Riley, two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law. She is survived by two daughters, Linda (Bill) Loos, Pamela (Mike) Morrison, and six grandchildren, Emily Perdue (Tyler Carr) of St....
Mary Lu Patton
Dec 14, 2022
Patton, Mary Lu 3/9/1950 - 12/14/2022 Preceded in death by husband Ron Patton, Sr; grand daughter Allie Patton; brother Mike VanBrunt Survived by son Ron (Kelly) Patton, Jr; daughter Buffy Peterson; grandson Guy Patton; brothers: Pete VanBrunt, Bob (Laurie) Davis, Bill (Bev) Davis; sister Sandy (Lee) Ackerman; many other relatives and friends. CELEBRATION OF MARY'S LIFE: Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022...
Vincent Rick Thomsen
Dec 13, 2022
Thomsen, V. "Rick" 11/20/1956 - 12/13/2022 Rick was a dedicated worker, loyal to the auto parts business for nearly 50 years. Rick semi-retired in November 2019 but continued to work part time until April 2021. On October 3, 1980, we met at a nightclub in Council Bluffs, IA. It was love at first sight and soon led to our marriage...
Robert Joseph Daquila
Dec 13, 2022
Robert Joseph Daquila January 9, 1963 ~ December 13, 2022 Preceded in death by his daughter Jerica Rose; brother, John Daquila; Survived by, his parents, Salvatore and Claudia Daquila; wife, Lori; daughter, Bianca (Patrick) Stutzman; grandchildren, Liam and Levi; father and mother-in-law, Ron and Anita Meints; sister, Cynthia Daquila; many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Robert's Life will...
Jay Kennedy Sciford
Dec 13, 2022
Sciford, Jay K. 7/8/1965 - 12/13/2022 Jay is survived by his parents Ken and Barbara Sciford; brother Aaron Sciford; sister Kendra Cavanaugh; many other relatives and friends. GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 from 1-3:00pm at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72...
Myrna G. Legate
Dec 13, 2022
Legate, Myrna G. 11/9/1964 - 12/13/2022 Preceded in death by son, Daniel; parents, David W. and Jean E. (Fritcher) Bent; nephew, Michael Bent Survived by husband, Derek Legate; children, Roger Wiese, Bethany Goodman (Kyle), Jessica Legate (Jake); step-son, Derek; six grandchildren; brother, David Bent (Autumn); nieces, nephew, other family members and friends. Celebration of Myrna's Life will be held at...
Bruce Evans Gill
Dec 12, 2022
Bruce E. Gill December 5, 1943 - December 12, 2022 Preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Gill; Survived by his children, Bruce (Angelina) Gill, William Gill, Carol (Keith) Ginther, Mary Carlsen, Jim Gill, George (Carrie) Gill, and Robert (Brittany) Gill; grandchildren: Jackie (Jordan) McKeel, Dalton, Michael, Claire, Crystal, Natalie, Brooke, Landon, Micah; great-grandchildren: Kye and Katalina; A private family...
Carol Ann Applegate
Dec 11, 2022
Applegate, Carol Ann 5/30/1938 - 12/11/2022 Carol Ann Applegate born May 30th, 1938 in Nebraska City, NE to Athel Gardner and Ophello (Jennie) Huey. She was one of thirteen siblings. Carol met Steve, the love of her life, at a lounge where Carol was bartending. Despite thinking he had the filthiest mouth ever; she fell in love with him. They...
Joe E Hardy
Dec 11, 2022
Hardy, Joe E. 10/25/1934 - 12/11/2022 Retired from the United States Air Force after 26 years of service Survived by wife, Sheila Hardy Graveside Service: Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 12:30 pm at Omaha National Cemetery with full military honors
Jerry Shade Cooley
Dec 11, 2022
Cooley, Jerry S. 10/8/1941 - 12/11/2022 Preceded in death by parents, Shade and Nora (Dye) Cooley; sisters, Sara Ann Cooley, Gloria Stoval Survived by wife, Carmen Cooley; son, Jay Cooley (Dorothy); daughter, Suzanne Grisby (Delbert); grandchildren, Carter Cooley, Alex Cooley, Arielle Morris, Danielle Morris; other family members and friends Funeral Service: Monday, December 19 at 10:30 am at Braman Mortuary...
Beverly Ann Czaja
Dec 11, 2022
Czaja, Beverly Ann 12/2/1949 - 12/11/2022 Survived by her husband Richard Czaja, Sr.; children: Gina Stoner, Stacie (Doug) Speicher, Shawn Stoner, Jason (Gina) Stoner, Amy (Brian) Robinson, Richard Czaja, Jr., Brian (Nicole) Czaja; 1 brother and 2 sisters; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. GATHERING OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS: Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022 from 5-7:00pm at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel) Braman...
