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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE
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Stephen L. Anderson
Jan 29, 2023
In Loving Memory Stephen Lyn Anderson November 11, 1939 - January 29, 2023 Stephen Lyn Anderson, 83, of Omaha, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Hillcrest Shadow Lake Nursing Home in Papillion. We will hold a closed-casket Celebration of Stephen’s Life on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Braman Mortuary SW Chapel in Omaha with Pastor...
Bruce Glenn Ruhge
Jan 28, 2023
Ruhge, Bruce G. 12/5/1959 - 1/28/2023 Bruce Glenn Ruhge, age 63 of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He’s survived by his loving family, which he considered his life’s greatest achievement: bride and wife of 38 years, Lynette Ruhge; beloved daughter, Chelsea (Sean) Navarrette; son and companion, Tyson (Laura) Ruhge; and wildly adored grandchildren, Theo and Eloise...
Paul Robert Schaer
Jan 27, 2023
Paul R. Schaer Jr (73) died on January 27, 2023 in Omaha, Ne. surrounded by his family. Paul was the former long time owner of the Overhead Door Company of Lincoln, avid traveler and storyteller. He is survived by his wife Cyndi (Hyland), children Scott Schaer (Jill), Rhonda Hardman (Rob), stepsons Brian Mains, Jake Mains (Cait), grandchildren Madison Wolfe, Tyler...
Rebecca Lynn Trenhaile-Mcallister
Jan 27, 2023
Rebecca Lynn Trenhaile-McAllister, age 54, died peacefully with family by her side on January 27, 2023. She was born in Omaha, NE on December 30, 1968 and was adopted by Gail and Curtis Trenhaile. In all her years she has resided in McCook, Ansley, Ord, and Central City, among others. At the time of death, Rebecca was residing in...
John Philip Roubal
Jan 26, 2023
Roubal, John P. 1/27/1945 - 1/26/2023 Proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps Preceded in death by parents, Jerry and Agnes (Korinek) Roubal Survived by wife, Helen (Klekacz) Roubal; son, Jason Roubal (Holly); daughter, Cathy Filipiak (Steve); grandchildren, Jessica, Alexa, Cole, Connor; great grandchildren, Justin, Lily; sisters, Betty Blaylock (Jim), Marge Kroll (Dave), Kathy Holm, other family...
Doris E. Widhalm
Jan 25, 2023
WIDHALM, Doris E. 8/28/1925 - 1/25/2023 Doris Elaine Widhalm was born August 28, 1925 and passed into eternity January 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by husbands Clarence Alberts (1944-1951) and N.L. (Babe) Widhalm (1952-2021). She is survived by Michael Widhalm of Kearney, Dr Patrick (Betsy) Widhalm of New Orleans, La., John (Melinda) Widhalm of Omaha and Lee...
Ardean J. Johnson
Jan 22, 2023
Johnson, Ardean J. 9/21/1929 - 1/22/2023 Ardean was preceded in death by her husbands William Johnson and Carl Bolscholdt; daughter Sandra Willis. She is survived by her son Randy Schulze & wife Micki; 6 grandchidren and 5 great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. CELEBRATION OF ARDEAN'S LIFE: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 11:00am, with VISITATION one hour prior to...
Kimberly K Westphal
Jan 22, 2023
Kimberly K. Westphal, 58, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away January 22nd, 2023. She was born on October 29th, 1964 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Kimberly Johnson and Sharon Johnson-Buckman. Growing up in Council Bluffs, she attended Lewis Central High School. She worked as a special education paraprofessional at both Cody Elementary School and Ezra Elementary School for over 15 years....
Mildred J. Walenz
Jan 22, 2023
Mildred J Walenz October 7, 1926 ~ January 22, 2023 Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Clifford B. Walenz Sr. She is survived by her sons, Clifford (Gloria) Walenz Jr., Ed (Bev) Walenz, Mike (Susie) Walenz; daughter, Patty (Steve)Nelsen; 11 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; 21 great great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held 5-7pm,...
Eric A Ostergaard
Jan 19, 2023
Ostergaard, Eric Andrew May 26, 1969 - January 19, 2023 On Tuesday we lost our sweet, sweet son, caring brother and proud uncle - Eric Ostergaard. His body stayed with us for a few days more as he waited to give his heart away one last time. Anyone who has known Eric knew him as the most gentle, kind, generous...
Jeffrey Detter
Jan 19, 2023
Jeffrey Ross Detter was born on his father’s birthday, April 16, 1957 in Hastings, Nebraska. He is the first-born son of Larry L. Detter and Joyce Marie (Ross) Detter. He has one younger brother, David Jon Detter, who took care of Jeff and his mother, the last 5 years of their lives. Jeff’s mother passed away on December 21, 2022....
Ernest Milton Rockhold
Jan 17, 2023
Rockhold, Ernest M. "Ernie" 1/12/1935 - 1/17/2023 Ernie was born January 12, 1935, to Ed and Sarah Rockhold. In 1940, the family bought their own farm near Baldwin City, KS, where he grew up with his older brothers Lyle and Bob, and younger sister Doris. His first school was a one-room schoolhouse, and his first job was a paper boy...
Marilyn Lee Hemenway
Jan 16, 2023
Hemenway, Marilyn Lee (Wickstrom) November 26, 1938 – January 16, 2023 Marilyn Hemenway, 84, of Omaha, Nebraska passed away peacefully at her home. Marilyn was born in Gothenburg, NE and was salutatorian of Gothenburg High School in 1957. She was a member of Alpha Phi Sigma sorority and graduated from Hastings College in 1960. She worked for many years as...
Patricia Ann Fields
Jan 16, 2023
Patricia Ann Fields April 24, 1953 ~ January 16, 2023 Patricia was preceded in death by her father, Myron Neppl. She is survived by her mother, Mary Jane Collison; husband, Randy Fields; children, Michaela (Joseph) Gervase, Brandon (Lindy) Fields; grandchildren, Jackson, Georgia, and Oliver; siblings, William (Diana) Neppl, Gayle (Denny) Smith, Brian (Kim) Neppl; and many other relatives and friends....
Margaret Ida Erna Miller
Jan 16, 2023
Margaret Ida (Voege) Miller June 27, 1931 ~ January 16 2023 Age 91 of Omaha Margaret was born in Carroll, Iowa to Herbert and Erna (Dubberke) Voege of Westside, Crawford County, Iowa. She lived on the family farm until she graduated from Westside High School. From 1949-1952 she was a bookkeeper at D.E. Benton Company, Westside, Iowa. She then came...
Judith Ann Schmidt
Jan 16, 2023
Schmidt, Judith Ann 1/27/1949 - 1/16/2023 Graveside Service: Thursday, February 9 at 1:30 pm at Omaha National Cemetery
Michael Scott Felthauser
Jan 9, 2023
Michael Scott Felthauser was born on October 27, 1961, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He entered heaven on January 9, 2023, at the age of 61 years. Michael was the son of Lloyd and Lou (Golden) Felthauser. He has one sister, Deanna, and two brothers, Daniel “Danny” and Chad. Michael’s family moved around when he was younger. They first lived in...
Loren Edward Dexter
Jan 9, 2023
Lawrence E. Deal (Loren E. Dexter) November 11, 1981 ~ January 9, 2023 Loren was born in Omaha, Nebraska on November 11, 1981. Loren had so many talents. He was an entertainer since the age of 14 and won numerous Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. He received his Master's degree in Clinical Counseling and was currently accepted to begin his...
Ray G Heffner
Jan 8, 2023
Heffner, Ray G. 10/6/1952 - 1/8/2023 Preceded in death by parents Raymond & June Heffner; brothers Bill & Rick Lee Survived by brother Mark Heffner; sister-in-law Mae Lee; niece Carrie Shapleigh; nephew Alex Lee; many other relatives and friends NO SERVICES Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-2171
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