Obituaries

Dec 5, 2020

Dec 5, 2020

Dec 4, 2020

Theodore J Luedke March 25, 1941 - December 4, 2020 Theodore (Ted) Luedke passed away from Covid-19 on Friday December 4. Ted was born on March 25, 1941, to Herb and Sally Luedke in Sandwich, Illinois.The family moved back to Nebraska where they farmed near Uehling, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Hooper,...

Dec 3, 2020

ERXLEBEN, Larry Gene 2/3/1951 - 12/3/2020 Preceded in death by parents, Bob and Marjorie (Foster) Erxleben and bother, Robert James Erxleben Larry will be laid to rest in Evergreen Memorial Park in Omaha

Dec 3, 2020

KAVEN, Danny L. Sr. 6/14/1946 – 12/3/2020 John 14 1-3 Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If there were not, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you, I will come back again...

Dec 2, 2020

Beverly Ann Dull – Baker Born July 31, 1948 El Reno, Oklahoma - Passed peacefully on December 2, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska with her sister bedside, losing a short battle with cancer. Mom was a constant inspiration of love and acceptance.Granny B was so compassionate, eternally certain of what to do, as well as how and when to do it.Sissy...

Dec 1, 2020

MACRANDER, Michael R. 7/12/1960 – 12/1/2020 Although Mike’s life was cut short by COVID-19, he lived a full and satisfying life in his 60 years. Mike was a very intelligent and well-read man. He had a quick sense of humor, ranging from friendly sarcasm to bad puns to brilliant one-liners. Mike worked with people with developmental disabilities, helping them achieve...

Nov 30, 2020

AVARY, James N. “Jim” 9/26/1944 – 11/30/2020 Retired Sergeant James Avary #301, age 76, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020.Sergeant Avary was a member of Camp 17 which began on September 13, 1968, and graduated on October 31, 1968.Sergeant Avary was then assigned on November 1, 1968.After just over 26 years of service, Sergeant Avary retired on November 30,...

Nov 28, 2020

CANARSKY, Bruce D. 12/15/1930 – 11/28/2020 Bruce went to be with our LORD on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020 in Wichita Falls, TX. He was born Dec. 15, 1930 in Omaha, NE to his parents William F. Canarsky, Sr. & Zetta Madara.Those left behind to cherish his memory are daughters: Patricia (Richard) Kimball of Paradise, TX, Lori D. Canarsky of Michigan...

Nov 28, 2020

LARSON, John Howard 5/22/1944 - 11/28/2020 No services will be held

Nov 27, 2020

LITKE, Donald 2/12/1934 – 11/27/2020 Don was preceded in death by his wife Marlynn Litke; He is survived by his children: Cindy (Larry) Duckworth, Don Litke, Mike (Lynn) Litke; Grandchildren: Rejina (Patrick), Raelynn (Chris), Mike (Lindsey), Lacy (Cody), Joseph (Kelsey), Taylor; 11 Great Grandchildren; Many nieces, nephews & friends. A special thank you to all of the staff at Brookestone...

Nov 27, 2020

LIIBBE, Gerald L. “Jerry” 12/11/1950 – 11/27/2020 Preceded in death by parents Herbert & Madeline Liibbe Survived by brother Duane Liibbe Graveside Service: Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020 at 10:00am at Hillcrest Cemetery Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE68114 402-391-2171

Nov 26, 2020

GORACZKOWSKI, Madonna M. 3/3/1936 – 11/26/2020 Preceded in death by her husband Roy Goraczkowski and son Mark Goraczkowski; She is survived by her Children: Steven (Lynette) Goraczkowski, Sandy Dawson, Daniel Goraczkowski, Laurie (Greg) Travis; Grandchildren: Angela, Stephanie, Brandon, Brittany; Great Grandchildren: Aurora, Bentley, Lincoln, Chevelle; Brothers Ken (Judy) Koster, Dean (Kathy) Koster; Sisters Betty Leuck, Yvonne (Sylvan) Klein. Visitation:Tuesday, Dec....

Nov 25, 2020

Michael Glenn Jordan April 30, 1965 - November 25, 2020 Michael passed away peacefully at Bergan Mercy Hospital Wednesday November 25th, 2020 Michael had recently found a passion for the scripture and pursuing a relationship with God, and his loved ones are confident that he met him Wednesday. Michael's surviving family may be small, but he surrounded himself with people...

Nov 25, 2020

MITCHELL, Erma Gertrude November 26th, 1927-November 25th,2020 Erma G. Mitchell was born on November 26, 1927, in Omaha, Nebraska. She was the third of six children born to her parents, Herman and Mattie Smith.During the formative years of Erma’s life, she attended Long Elementary School, Kellom, Howard Kennedy and graduated from Central High School in Omaha. She then went on...

Nov 25, 2020

Clark, Annie Lillian December 27, 1935 to November 25, 2020 Annie, a loving and respectable woman, loved helping children through foster care for many years. She also cared for the youth in her neighborhood and it showed. Many have returned to thank her for her help, loving kindness, tell her of their appreciation of her work, words of wisdom and...

Nov 24, 2020

Merlin Francis Craig was born on January 16, 1928 at the Tracy Hospital in Tracy, Minnesota to Laurance and Catherine Craig. He grew up attending several country schools, then graduating from Tracy High School in 1946. He had a love of setting animal traps and selling the skins- once on the way to school, he checked the traps and found...

Nov 24, 2020

PLYMALE, Patricia J. 11/20/1934 – 11/24/2020 Patty was born in Fremont and raised near Valley, NE with her seven bothers and two sisters. In 1955 she met and married Dee Plymale of Millard, NE. The couple moved to Millard in 1962 where they raised their four boys. Patty stayed home raising the boys until 1984 when she began her career...

Nov 23, 2020

HOLDORF, Sonja Rae 7/25/1937 – 11/23/2020 Preceded in death by parents, Clifford and Alice Hollestelle Survived by husband Arthur Holdorf; Children: Kevin (Dawn), Kurt (Kathy), Kregg (Lisa), Keri (Terry) Novacek; 13 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister, Gwen Hollestelle; brother, Clifford Hollestelle (Marcia); many other relatives and friends. Sonja Holdorf thought she was ordinary, but to anyone who knew her she...

Nov 23, 2020

CHAMPION, James H. “Jim”. 12/3/1951 – 11/23/2020 Jim went to be the Lord on Monday November 23, 2020. He was 68 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer & Marie Champion, and two brothers, Charles & Bill Champion. He is survived by his loving wife, Debra Champion; sisters, Ida (Ed) Albright, Mary Woodring, Linda Turner &...