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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Omaha, NE area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Marie Jackson
Jan 9, 2022
JACKSON, Marie 9/16/1945 - 1/9/2022 Eva “Marie” Jackson at the age of 76 passed away the morning of January 9th, 2022.Per her wishes, she died in her own bed in the home she and John H. Jackson (deceased) made their castle and raised two surviving daughters, Jody Lynn Johnson and Gena Rana Dushan. She was born in Maryville, MO. on...
Michael "Mike" Polzin
Jan 8, 2022
POLZIN, MICHAEL A. 10/12/1946 – 1/8/2022 Preceded in death by parents Bernard and Mary Ann. Survived by wife Kathy; children Lorry (Doug) Page, Michael, and Mandy (Brian) Drobny; grandchildren Andrew (Yesenia) Page, Alex Page, Rylie Kaminski, and Bexley Drobny; brothers Jim, Ken, and Ed; and sisters Margie Svacina and Eileen Bullard. MEMORIAL MASS: Thurs, Jan, 13, 2022 at 10:00AM at...
Marty Tim Swanson
Jan 7, 2022
SWANSON, Marty T. 12/11/1948 – 1/7/2022 Marty Swanson was born December 11, 1948 in Omaha, NE to Albert “Bud” and Betty (Cooley) Swanson. He graduated from Omaha South High School in 1967, and proceeded to go to Bellevue University. He was drafted to Vietnam, where he served in the Army for two years before being injured and honorably discharged. He...
Kelly Jean Scheef
Jan 7, 2022
Survived by husband William; sons William Jr. and Jason (Jacqueline McIntyre). Service has taken place.
Curt J. Spethman
Jan 6, 2022
SPETHMAN, Curt J. 8/24/1955 – 1/6/2022 Curt Spethman was born on August 24th, 1955 to Robert and Virginia.He was the only boy out of six children.Curt graduated from Millard Public Schools in 1974.Afterwards he worked for and became part owner of his father’s lawn care business. Curt met Brenda in the summer of 1982.They married on May 18th 1984.During their...
Patricia A. "Pat" Dargantes
Jan 6, 2022
Patricia Ann “Pat” Dargantes was born in Blockton, IA to Lenore and Christe Hillers. She attended Blockton then Bedford schools; after graduation, she attended Northwest Missouri State University and received chemistry and math degrees.Pat became a Peace Corps volunteer in 1965, travelling to the Philippines. There she met the love of her life, Del; they married and returned to the...
Jacob Wray Reynolds
Jan 6, 2022
REYNOLDS, Jacob Wray 5/30/1999 - 1/6/2022 Jacob is survived by his parents Jerry & Angel Reynolds; Brothers & Sisters: Ken Reynolds, Valerie (Jake) Saunders, Brittney (Derek) Stuhr, David (Amber) Eliason, Shannon Reynolds; Grandma Peggy Simet; Great Grandma Barbara Simet; Niece and Nephews: Scarlett, Liam, Drake, Declan; Many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Jacob's life: Friday, January 14, 2022 at...
Sharon M. Matya
Jan 5, 2022
MATYA, Sharon M. 7/29/1941 – 1/5/2022 Sharon Marie was the eldest of six children born to Harold Lee and Mary Rose Price. She was fondly referred to as their little poodie woo. The family moved around a bit from Omaha to Alda to Grand Island and back to Omaha with Sharon going to a number of schools. She had started...
Robert F. Hanson
Jan 5, 2022
Robert Francis Hanson (“Bob”) was born June 17th 1960 at Saint Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the 7th child of Howard and Marjorie Hanson. Bob became known as a little brother, friend, mentor, Dad, and Grandpa. Bob attended ICC and Omaha South High where he created life long friends and memories playing football and performing in theater. Bob’s...
Violet Elizabeth Tschetter
Jan 4, 2022
Reminisce with us as we reflect on God’s faithfulness in the life of our Mother. Violet was born in Carpenter, South Dakota, March 4, 1923. She was the fourth of eight children. She grew up on the family farm, and while she was not very good at milking the cows she did better at gathering the eggs and running the...
Richard "Dick" Jebens
Jan 3, 2022
Richard Jebens (Dick) was born in NJ in 1935 to Ray and Lucille Jebens.The family moved a lot while Dick grew up.While Dick was In high school the family moved to Lake City Iowa where Lucille was from.He met Delores Kirby while in Lake City.Shortly after Dick graduated from Iowa State in Engineering Dick and Delores wed.Dick went to work...
Robert C. Martin
Jan 2, 2022
Martin – Robert C. “Bob” (10/25/1926 – 01/02/2022) age 95, of Omaha NE. Bob, a proud World War II Veteran, passed away peacefully on January 2nd, 2022.Preceded in death by his wife Lucille (Lucie); parents Clyde and Roberta Martin; sister and brother-in-law Mary Louise and Frank Mann; son-in-law Kenneth Kratky.Survived by daughters Susanne (Emmett) Childers, Omaha; Shelley (Terry) Ahlers, Omaha;...
Jeanine A. Johnson
Jan 1, 2022
Johnson, Jeanine Ann July 20, 1940 ~ January 1, 2022 Jeanine was preceded in death by her parents, Vern and Helen Mair; husband, Dennis S. Johnson; daughter, Denise Sandhoefner; son in law, Danny Cronin; sister and brother in law, Jan and Frank Wisniewski. She leavesbehind her son, Scott (Tracey) Johnson; daughters, Patty Cronin, and Jo Momsen; brother, James (Shiela) Mair;...
David Kent Ingersoll
Jan 1, 2022
David Kent Ingersoll July 9, 1950 – January 1, 2022 David K. Ingersoll, age 71, of Omaha, NE passed away peacefully on January 1, 2022, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on July 9, 1950 to Lloyd and Dorothy (Jenkins) Ingersoll in Council Bluffs, IA. He attended schools in Council Bluffs, IA and graduated from Marysville...
Mitchell L. Boone
Jan 1, 2022
Mitchell is preceded in death by his parents Robert and Evelyn Boone; brother, Theodore Boone. He is survived by hissister, Eileen (John) Aase; nieces, Robyn (Richard) Hamilton and Meagan (Anthony) Fitch; son, Matthew Blumkin; Celebration of Life Service will be held 3pm Friday, January 7, 2022 with visitation starting at 2pm all at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel.
Ronald E. Iske
Dec 31, 2021
ISKE, RONALD E. “RON” 9/5/1938 – 12/31/2021 Ron Iske was born September 5, 1938. Franklin D Roosevelt was president that year. Ron met Dee at Paul’s Drug store in Papillion, NE. They were married in 1966. This marriage was blessed with two sons, Christopher and Patrick. Ron was an outdoor man of the land. He loved farming, his garden, and...
Michael "Doc" L. Hansen
Dec 30, 2021
HANSEN, MICHAEL “DOC” 8/21/1953-12/30/2021 Preceded in death by father, LaVern Hansen; mother Mary Stearns; step-father, Vi Stearns. Survived by wife, Lisa; son Michael Hansen; granddaughters, Natalia Hansen, McKayla Hansen; sisters Jacquie (Dennis) Robey, Nancy Jordan, Janice (Richard) Lambert; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. MEMORIAL SERVICE: Thursday, January 6, 2022 at 11:00AM at Braman Mortuary (Southwest Chapel). Masks are required....
Dale L. Larson
Dec 29, 2021
Larson, Dale L. September 12, 1927 ~ December 29, 2021 Dale Lynn Larson passed away December 29 at the age of 94.He was born September 12, 1927 in York NE, the third of four children born to Charles V. Larson and Hattie H. Lind.His early years were spent on the family farm outside of Stromsburg – an area where many...
Marvin Lee Petersen
Dec 27, 2021
PETERSEN, Marvin Lee 3/5/1945 – 12/27/2021 Marvin was born at home on March 5th, 1945, in Audubon, Iowa. He attended a one room schoolhouse from kindergarten to 2nd grade, and then attended Elk Horn Community School. After his family moved to Atlantic, IA, he finished his senior year of high school and graduated from Atlantic High School in May, 1963.In...
Phyllis Ann Rihanek
Dec 27, 2021
Phyllis Ann Rihanek age 96, passed away at her home surrounded by the love of her family. Phyllis was born in Pender, Nebraska on September 11, 1925 to Verne Tyrrell and Clara Brandt Tyrrell Hanson. Phyllis was baptized, confirmed, and married at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Pender, NE. Phyllis and Paul were married in Sept of 1945.They farmed outside...
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