Samuel Knox Nelson
Feb 28, 2021
On Sunday, February 28th, 2021, Samuel Knox Nelson went into the arms of Jesus, after a roller coaster battle with his complex congenital heart defect, 17 days before his first birthday. Samuel joined our family on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Having a known heart defect, Samuel's battle began immediately. He was transported to...
Dorothy Louise Gustafson
Feb 28, 2021
Dorothy Louise Johnson was born on July 14,1924, in Stromsburg, Nebraska, to Charles S.F. Johnson & Minnie Louise (Swanberg) Johnson. She grew up on the farm with her two younger brothers, Carl and Richard. Dorothy often said how grateful she was to be raised in a happy, loving, Christian home. Speaking only Swedish, she went to the one room country...
Marilyn R Euans
Feb 27, 2021
EUANS, Marilyn R. 8/12/1932 - 2/27/2021 Marilyn (Boseck) Euans ,88, was born on August 12,1932, and died February 27, 2021, in Ashland, Nebraska. Her parents, Edward and Ruth (Billings) Boseck, welcomed a baby girl, after having four boys, to their home on a farm outside of Griswold, Iowa. After attending country school she went on to graduate from Griswold High...
Sarah E Wong
Feb 26, 2021
WONG, Sarah Elizabeth On Friday, February 26, 2021, Sarah Elizabeth Wong, loving wife to her husband and nurturing mother to her daughter, passed away at the age of 46 following a year long battle against cancer. Sarah was born in Columbus, Nebraska, to John and Carolyn (Steele) Lippert. She earned her degree in English and her teaching certification from Wayne...
Barbara L Cooper
Feb 26, 2021
Cooper, Barbara L. 5/3/1942 – 2/26/2021 Preceded in death by husband, Jay H. Cooper Sr. daughter Laura Jeanne-Cooper. Survived by, sons, Jay (Bonnie) Cooper Jr. and Gerald “Jerry” (Rita) Cooper. Grandchildren: Alex and Shelby Cooper Interment: Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Kenneth L Kraus
Feb 24, 2021
Kenneth L Kraus Kenneth Kraus, age 96, died Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born February 8, 1925 in Hays, Kansas, to his proud parents, Carl and Sadie (Wilson) Kraus on a farm South of Hays. He graduated from Hays High School in 1943. He married Dorothy (Dottie) Harris on June 1st 1947 in Hays, Kansas. He...
Tyler J. Arnold
Feb 24, 2021
On February 24, 2021, Tyler John Arnold, father, brother, son, and artist passed away from cancer at the age of 33. Tyler was born on December 12th, 1987 in Great Bend, Kansas to Patsy Ruth (Chilcott) and Stanley Eugene Arnold.He graduated high school midterm in December of 2005, went on to get his Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, followed by...
Joseph William Hiykel
Feb 22, 2021
On Monday, February 22, 2021, Joseph William Hiykel Jr., loving husband, father of five and grandpa of ten, passed away at home at the age of 60. Joe was born on August 2, 1960 in Omaha, NE to Joe and Ardell (Schmader) Hiykel. He received his engineering degree from the University of Nebraska in Omaha in 1981. While his degree...
Donna Faye Lesley
Feb 20, 2021
LESLEY, Donna F. 1/3/1946 – 2/20/2021 Donna Lesley grew up in Oakland, Nebraska with her parents, Wade and Lola Denton. Along side her brothers and sisters, Larry, Jerry, Sharon, Tom and Pat. There, she studied cosmetology and later she met the love of her life, Neal Lesley at the age of 19 and have been married for 55 years. As...
Arnold D. "Arnie" Bruner
Feb 17, 2021
Arnie Bruner was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Eva & Kenneth Brumer. He grew up in the Benson area and attended Benson High. He was employed for 45 years as a heavy equipment operator. He worked for Peterson, McArdle and Negus & Sons. He was a 42 year member of local 571. He died at Solaris Specialty Hospital in Brownsville,...
Gayle L. Bathel
Feb 16, 2021
Bathel, Gayle L. 9/13/1950 – 2/16/2021 Age 70 of Omaha, passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Bill and Gwen Dodge; brother, Billy Dodge and grandson, Sam Bathel. Survived by: Sons, Christopher (Suzanne) Bathel & Shawn Bathel; sister, Jackie (Lee) Putman; brother, Scott Dodge; 4 granddaughters; nieces and nephews. Private Services will be held. Memorials...
R. Lee Easton
Feb 13, 2021
Robert “Lee” Easton, 62, of Omaha died at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021. He was born on June 28, 1958, in Peoria, Illinois, to Walter E. and Nedra Hayward Easton II. Surviving are one daughter, Heather (Chris) Smith of Bloomington, Illinois; one son, Corby (Heidi) Weaver of Omaha; One brother, Andy Easton of Peoria; two sisters, Neva Courtway...
Nariet Sy
Feb 13, 2021
On Saturday, February 13, 2021, Nariet Sy passed away unexpectedly at 33 years young. Nariet was born on August 29, 1987 in Omaha, NE to Hol (father) and Hom (mother) Sy, and grew up with an older brother (Noree), a younger sister (Chanthu), and a younger brother (Cody). He was loved by so many and found joy in so many...
Eugene S. Mroz
Feb 13, 2021
Our beloved grandpa, husband and father, Eugene S. Mróz , passed away on February 13th, 2021 at the age of 65 at the Clarkson Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Eugene was born in Poland in the city of Piasek on July 23rd, 1955. In his younger years, he was a vivid professional cyclist.He represented Poland on a cyclist national team...
Timothy L. Hoffman
Feb 13, 2021
Timothy Lewis Hoffman, of Bellevue, Nebraska, died peacefully at his home on February 13, 2021 at the age of 70 years young, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He leaves behind his devoted wife of 42 years, Denise (Dennie), adoring sons Zach (Jessica) of Omaha and Brett (Stephanie) of Kearney, sister Trudy (Charles) Shaiffer of Pocahontas, Arkansas and numerous...
John Miller
Feb 12, 2021
Miller, John 4/18/1938 –2/12/2021 John Miller of Omaha passed away February 12, 2021. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years Betty Miller. John retired from the Local 22 and proudly served our country in the US Navy from 1956 to 1959. He will be laid to rest at the Omaha National Cemetery and will be greatly missed by his...
Martha Elaine Westerbuhr
Feb 11, 2021
Westerbuhr, (Grauberger) Martha E. 4/6/1940 –2/11/2021 Preceded in death by husband Dennis and son, John. Survived by son, David; siblings Tom, Kenny, Donna, Susan and Peggy. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 2 pm at Christ Is Lord Church, 7119 Irvington Rd, Omaha, NE and Saturday, February 27, 2021, at 10 am at Community Church, 710...
Duwane Alexander Harris
Feb 10, 2021
Harris, Duwane Alexander Duwane was born with his wings on February 10, 2021. Graveside Service: Mon. Feb. 22, 2021 at 1pm at Mt. Hope Cemetery (78th & Military). Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE68114 402-391-2171
Margaret Diaz
Feb 9, 2021
Margaret, Diaz, June 9, 1942 ~ February 9, 2021 Margaret is preceded in death by husband Martin; daughter Jessica and granddaughter Katrina She is survived by daughters, Mary and Connie; sons, David (Linda), Martin Jr., Mark (Dayna); Grandchildren, Ashley, Makayla, Tyson, Taylor Daniel, Holly, Steve and Sara, Jolyn and Jody and many extended family members. Visitation, Thursday, February 18, 2021,5:00...
Kathleen A. Aksentowitz
Feb 8, 2021
AKSENTOWITZ, Kathleen A. 11/3/1926 - 2/8/2021 Born in Shickley, NE, Kathy grew up on a farm where her love for cooking began. This likely shaped her into the wonderful cook she became. At the age of 17, she started her career as a school teacher in a one room schoolhouse. After marrying, she stayed home and raised children. A maker...
