Obituaries

Mar 18, 2020

David Laurence Wuerfele Aug. 28, 1948-March 18, 2020 Two things can be said of Dave Wuerfele. He was a dedicated father who always tried to teach his son and daughter the important lessons that life had taught him. He also was a lifelong old-school hot-rodder. Survivors: son David Dylan (Denise), daughter Stacey; grandchildren Austin, Ashley, Brandon, Kylie, Dylan, Kalissa, Megan;...

Mar 16, 2020

Harold J. Tomich, 89, of Omaha was born on Jan. 24, 1931, to John and Mildred Tomich in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Harold was an army veteran who was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He would go on to become a well-known and respected salesman for Fuchs Machinery in Omaha, where he settled with his family over 50 years...

Mar 14, 2020

Jack A. Jackson, a longtime member of the Millard business community, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at the age of 86. Jack was born in Moline, Ill., in 1933 to John Logan and Ramona (Stee) Jackson. He married Marilyn Rind in 1952, shortly before enlisting in the United States Air Force. As an airplane and engine mechanic, he...

Mar 14, 2020

LIBERTY, Robert A., Major (ret. USAF) May 20, 1936 – March 14, 2020 Survived by loving wife, Joyce Liberty of Tampa, FL., first wife, Jean Liberty of Omaha, NE., sons, Chuck (Dawn), Scott (Ellie), Dean (Kelly), Neil (Mary), step-children, Bruce Lockhart, Katie Strickon (Steve), Scott Delgado, Geoff Lockhart, grandchildren, Brandon Liberty, Alex Liberty, Rachael Kulish, Katie Sassen, Ryan Liberty, David...

Mar 12, 2020

Arlene Swanson age 86, was born to parents, Edward & Mary (Nelson) Benson on September 19, 1933. Arlene is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Swanson; parents Ed & Mary; sons, Gary Lee and Fredrick James Swanson; brother, LeRoy Benson; sister Dorothy Benson; Arlene is survived by, daughter, Carla Swanson; sons, Jeff (Leigh Ann) Swanson, Bruce (Carla) Swanson, Brian...

Mar 12, 2020

Schmaderer, Dorothy N. 12/1/1933 – 3/12/2020 Age 86 years of Omaha Survived by husband Maurice, children, Debra (Steve) Collins, Michael Schmaderer, Thomas Schmaderer; grandchildren, Brian and Kim; great granddaughter, Isabella; brother, Ray Jankiewicz; sister, Maryann Hoer, Jenny Jankiewicz, Roni Jankiewicz;many other relatives and friends. Dorothy was a small town girl from Farwell, Nebraska.Our parents met at Sokol Hall polka dancing,...

Mar 10, 2020

BOYSEN, William F. 11/5/1935 – 3/10/2020 William "Bill" was born to Albert and Frances (Cutler) Boysen in Omaha, Nebraska on November 5, 1935.He attended North High School.He was employed for 50 years by the City of Omaha, Parks and Recreation as an Electrician.He married his childhood sweetheart, Marylou in May 1956 and they were married for 56 years before her...

Mar 9, 2020

ROBERTS, Howell P. 1/3/1928 – 3/9/2020 Howell Price Roberts passed away March 9th at the age of 92. He was born on his family farm in Carroll, NE. He attended a little one room country school, graduated from Carroll High School in 1945, and two years at Wayne State College. He married Marianne March in 1946 & they had four...

Mar 6, 2020

BOSAK, Evelyn A. 1/18/1929 – 3/6/2020 Preceded in death by parents, Louis & Elsie (Eggers) Storm, brother, Kenneth Storm Survived by husband, Edmund Bosak, son, Ron Bosak and many other relatives and friends Visitation: Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2020 from 5-6:30pm, with a prayer service at 6:30pm, all at Braman Mortuary Southwest Chapel, 6505 S. 144th St, Omaha, NE, 68137 Funeral...

Mar 6, 2020

Lynne Swingen age 64, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home on March 12, 2020. Lynne was born to Lorin and Lorna Swingen in Omaha on December 5, 1955. Lynne was currently on the piano faculty at the Omaha Conservatory of Music. She graduated from Ralston High School, and then Hastings College with a degree...

Mar 6, 2020

HIGLEY, Robert L. 3/22/1938 – 3/6/2020 Age 81 years of Omaha Preceded in death by: wife, Marjorie (Hartman) Higley; parents, John & Tessa Higley. Survived by: children, David Higley, Sandy (Michael) McAllister, Traci (Jeff) Higley; 3 Grandchildren; 2 Great Grandchildren; Many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Bob’s Life: Wed., March 11, 2020 at 11:00am, with family receiving friends one-hour...

Mar 5, 2020

Judith A. Monaco September 16, 1939 - March 5, 2020 Judith A. Monaco, 80, of Fort Myers, FL passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. Judy is survived by her children Karen Hoyt & her husband John; Stephen Saltzman and his wife Ana; Lori Smith & her husband Robert; Cheri Morris & her partner Nathan Jelinek; siblings Richard Milligan; Jeanette LaRoche...

Mar 4, 2020

Shirley (Wegner) Martin Benish 11/21/1926 – 3/4/2020 Age 93 of Blair and Omaha Preceded in death by mother, Emma Coughlin, beloved husband, Frank Benish, son, Rocky L. Martin, son-in-laws, Richard (Butch) Milota, Frank Benish Jr, former spouse, Donald Martin and sister, Venice Nolte. Survived by daughters, Sharron Martin Milota and Ruth Benish, daughter-in-law, Georgiann Benish, son, George P. Benish (Marsha)...

Mar 3, 2020

PAULSEN, Sharol S. “Shari” 6/24/1941 – 3/3/2020 Preceded in death by husband Larry; Grandson Jordan Teten; Parents: Roy, Helen and Dora Wendt; Brother Bill Wendt Survived by: daughters, Julie (Loyd) Teten, Susan Heald, Erin (Jeff) Sturtevant; grandchildren, Jessica (Clayton), Harrison (Jamie) Dani (Hayden) Dalton, Zachary; 8 Great Grandchildren; Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends; Extended family: Craig (Jennifer) Kreifels,...

Mar 3, 2020

Nancy Schizas, age 59, passed away on March 3, 2020.Nancy was born to Dean and Beverly Schizas on October 19, 1960 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nancy is preceded in death by her father Dean in 2019. She is survived by her mother, Beverly Schizas; brother, Fred and Jeanne Schizas II; sisters, Susan and Larry Burke, and Deana Schizas; many nieces and...

Mar 2, 2020

Robert Harris Bagley, born in Omaha, NE on November 12, 1935, went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2020. Robert was preceded in death by his wife Joan Swanson-Bagley. He is survived by his three children, Lora (Steve) Stone, Syndi (Tim) Chapin and Steve (Tracy) Bagley, sister, Karen Walsh, grandchildren, Erik (Carrie) Stone, Amanda (Alex) Chapin Roth,...

Mar 2, 2020

WILLISTON, Rev. Norman J. 3/21/1935 – 3/2/2020 Norman James Williston was born in Menominee, Michigan to parents James Clifford and Ranetta Williston on March 21, 1935. Coleman, Wisconsin was his home for the early years of his life.His family, including two sisters, Judy and Marilyn, moved to Green Bay, Wisconsin for schooling through high school. While attending West High School...

Mar 2, 2020

Feb 29, 2020

Singer, Poet, Scholar Cliff, he has a song for everyone, he makes these up as he goes. He memorizes poems by poe, dunbar and Coleridge (for whom he was named) He studies the bible like no other. Maybe in the beatitudes might he not know someone. But test him, we dare you. He just might know it. He has beaten...

Feb 29, 2020

Stephen "Steve" Jansen died from lung cancer in hospice on Saturday February 29th 2020 in Omaha, NE at the age of 67. Steve was born on December 12th 1952 in Storm Lake, IA to Raymond and Marian Jansen. He graduated from St Mary's High School in 1971.He went to business school after that for his 2 year associates degree.He married...