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Recent Obituaries in Omaha, NE
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Bert Tamer
Oct 16, 2020
TAMER, Bert 1/14/1941 - 10/16/2020 Bert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.He grew strong in his faith in the Lord and joyfully worked to serve his church.Bert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1960-1964.He loved to travel, read, play games, golf, watch wrestling, and spend as much time with his family as he...
Karen L. Peroutka
Oct 14, 2020
PEROUTKA, Karen L. 12/28/1941 – 10/14/2020 “The Wizard of Oz” taught us that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others. For Karen Peroutka, both were true. Love and generosity were Karen’s gifts, her language and her currency. Birthdays meant receiving not just a handwritten card, but also a...
Scott Wayne Powell
Oct 13, 2020
Scott Wayne Powell Born May 8th, 1962 in Webb City, Missouri. Passed on October 13th, 2020 in Omaha, Nebraska. Scott loved working on vehicles and he frequented car shows which he built many models that won awards at these shows. He passed the time by watching Nascar. His favorite Driver was Jeff Gordon. Scott loved his family and enjoyed making...
Joanne N. Raterman
Oct 12, 2020
Joanne Raterman was born September 22, 1959, the youngest of four daughters born to Norman and Ann Hilgemyer.Joanne was raised in Belleville, Illinois attending Belle Valley Grade School and graduating from Belleville Township High School East.She went on to get a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville in 1981. Joanne happily welcomed two sons: Sean...
Gordon Lee Mcdonald
Oct 9, 2020
McDonald, Gordon L. 11/18/1935 - 10/9/2020 Proudly served his country in the United States Navy, was a proud Ironworker, AFL-CIO President for Nebraska and served as a State Senator Preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Helena (Rosenbaum) McDonald; brother Warren McDonald; sisters, Lois Nielsen, Darlene Roumph Survived by wife, Sharon (Boll) McDonald; sons, Todd McDonald (Charlene Howard), Michael...
Lois K. Mattefs
Oct 8, 2020
MATTEFS, Lois K. 5/8/1933 - 10/8/2020 Preceded in death by parents; daughter, Stephanie K. Finn Survived by son, Michael Finn (Estela); grandchildren, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Michael; nieces, Debbie McCain (Steve) and Becky Weintraub (Arden) Private services Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel
Beverly J. Schizas
Oct 7, 2020
Beverly J. Schizas, 09/29/1929-10/07/2020 Beverly is preceded in death by her husband of 74 years, Dean Schizas; daughter, Nancy Schizas and son, Fred Schizas II. Beverly is survived by children, Susan (Lawrence) Burke, Deana Schizas; daughter in law, Jeanne Schizas; grandchildren, Kyle (Rachel) Schizas, Alicia (Brian) Hoffman, Ryan (Kelly) Burke, Chris (Ashley) Burke; and 8 great grandchildren. Service:1:00pm Monday, October...
Fred Raymond Anthis
Oct 5, 2020
ANTHIS, Fred R. 4/20/1940 – 10/5/2020 Graveside Service: Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at 11:00am at Westlawn-Hillcrest Cemetery Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE68114 402-391-2171
Jane Alden Johnson
Oct 3, 2020
Jane Alden Johnson was born in Gholston, MS, to Annie Westerfield Harrington and Wilbert Harrington on July 9, 1941.She was the 2nd oldest of eleven siblings. She was preceded in death by her parents, Annie and Wilbert Harrington; stepmother, Callie Harrington; brother, Wilbert Harrington Jr.; sisters, Bobby Harrington and Peggy Rucker; and daughter, Crystel Reed-Hall. Jane was united in holy...
Jewelene Samuel
Oct 3, 2020
Jewell Samuel, age 86, born August 27, 1934 at Dumas, Arkansas, died October 3, 2020 at Omaha, Nebraska. Jewell Samuel was preceded in death by her father, Forrest McDonald (1967), her mother, Charlotte McDonald (2000) and her sister, Earlene Webb (2015). Jewell Samuel is survived by her life partner, Moses Devers, her son and his spouse, Hezekiah and Cindi Pittman,...
Dean M. Sciford
Oct 3, 2020
SCIFORD, Dean Michael 01/26/1953 – 10/02/2020 Dean Michael Sciford was born January 26, 1953 in Omaha, NE at St. Joe Hospital to Kenneth Burton and Dorothy Ellen Sciford. He had one older brother Kenneth Jr. They were joined a couple years later by another brother, Jeffrey. When Dean was 7 they moved to Anderson, IN in the middle of July....
Cheryl Lynn Cryer
Oct 3, 2020
Cheryl L. Cryer (71) of Omaha, NE passed away on October 3, 2020. She was born on January 17, 1949 in Springfield, IL to parents Homer & Ernestine (Truter) Spencer. She married James H. Cryer on December 6, 1968 and he preceded her in death in 2003. Cheryl operated a licensed home daycare for almost 20 years. She was a...
Marsha Joy Baker
Oct 2, 2020
BAKER, Marsha Joy 12/14/1957 - 10/2/2020 Survived by husband, Patrick Baker; sons, Patrick Baker Jr., Dwight Lawson (Heather); granddaughters, Claire, Kailey; brother, Corey Rusie (Karla); sister, Kim Wilson (Gary), many nieces, nephews and friends Celebration of Marsha's Life: Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 11 am at Braman Mortuary 72nd St. Chapel, with visitation one hour prior to the service Interment:...
Robert M. Dallan
Oct 1, 2020
Dallan, Robert Michael Nov. 5, 1949 – Oct. 1, 2020 (age 70) Born in Pratt, Kansas and passed away in Omaha, NE Survived by wife, Suzie; children, Courtnie (Jacob), Ramanda (Ryan), and Ryan (Maggie); brother, Charles Dallan; sisters, Cheri (Terry) Kuehn, Debbie Settlemyer, Barbara Dallan, Ginger Cantrell, and Judy Bagby; 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; several neices, nephews, and friends....
Thomas Dale Shandera
Sep 28, 2020
Thomas Dale Shandera passed away on Monday, September 28th, 2020. Private Family Gathering will be held at a later date.
Deborah "Debbie" F. Holt
Sep 28, 2020
HOLT, Deborah "Debbie" F. 9/10/1959 - 9/28/2020 Preceded in death by parents, Erwin and Dorothy (Hannah) Holt Survived by sisters, Mary Meduna (Jim), Jennifer Schroeder (John); brother, Steve Holt, five nephews and other family and friends Visitation: Sunday, October 4, 2020 from 5 pm - 6 pm with a Prayer Service at 6 pm at St. James Catholic Church in...
Keith L. Leclair
Sep 25, 2020
LeClair, Keith L. 7/26/1923 – 9/25/2020 WWII Army Veteran Preceded in death by his parents Leo and Rose LeClair; loving wife Marion; son, Alan Eugene LeClair; daughter-in-law, Mary LeClair; granddaughter, Michaela Ring. Survived by sons, Steven and Mikel LeClair; many other relatives & friends Visitation: Tues, Sept. 29 from 5-7pm, with a 7pm Rosary, all at Braman Mortuary (72nd Street...
Edward Mathewson
Sep 25, 2020
Mathewson, Edward J. 3/26/1954 – 9/25/2020 Preceded in death by his parents, R.E. “Bud” and Ruth Mathewson. Survived by: Wife Deborah of 47 years. Son, Kyle R. Mathewson; Daughter, Caitlin M. Mathewson; Grandchildren: Caleb Mathewson, Cailey Mathewson, Blake Tarver; Siblings: Dorothy “Duffy” (Jim) Yeshnowski, Tim (Kim) Mathewson, Sandy Stehno; Many other relatives and friends. Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel
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