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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.
Donna M. Beekley
Jan 13, 2020
Donna Belle Marie Soukup, was born in 1928, in Sioux City, Iowa.She grew up with 2 brothers, 1 sister and hard-working, loving parents.She graduated from East High School, in 1947. In 1950, Donna graduated from Cosmetology School and began her career as a hair dresser.In that same year, she married the love of her life.Kenneth William Beekley was a marine...
Duane Knittle
Jan 13, 2020
Duane “Denny” Knittle died at home in Omaha Neb Monday January 13th 2020. He is survived by his dog Ragnar, his son Douglas Knittle and grandson Random Knittle. Denny was born in 1947 to parents Duane and Doris Knittle in Shenandoah, Ia. He also graduated from Shenandoah High School before going on to study at Central Missouri State and George...
James J. Stachura
Jan 11, 2020
STACHURA, James J. 6/20/1935 – 1/11/2020 Age 84 years of Omaha Jim Stachura, age 84 of Omaha.Preceded in death by JoAnn, his wife of 60 years, parents Emmanuel and Caroline (Sock) Stachura and brother Frank.Survived by daughters Cheri (Bill) Perdue, Cindy (Mark) Plymale, Jackie (Stacey) Olson; grandchildren Jeff (Jenae) Perdue, Cori (Chris) Schmid, Ashley (Owen) Berg, Amanda Plymale; great grandchildren...
Dolores M. Thornburg
Jan 10, 2020
THORNBURG, Dolores M. 7/4/1932 – 1/10/2020 Age 87 years of Omaha Dolores M (Trout) Thornburg was preceded in death by her husband Floyd Charles Thornburg.She is survived by her daughters Kathy (Dan) Proffitt, Debbie (Doug) Kobylasz and Judy Murcek.6 grandchildren Rob, Diane (Ben), Melissa, Vicki (Carl) and Gerald (Jessica). 18 great grandchildren Shad (Cheyanne), Valerie, Taylor, Hunter, Kayleigh, Joesph, Norah,...
Joan D. Eddy
Jan 10, 2020
EDDY, Joan D. 8/10/1931 – 1/10/2020 Age 88 years of Omaha Joan was preceded in death by brother Douglas Eddy; She is survived by her Brother Roger Eddy & wife Mary; Nieces and Nephews: Mike, Mary Jo, Michelle, Kurt and many other relatives Celebration of Joan’s Life: Thur. January 16, 2020 at 11:00am at First Central Congregational Church (421 S....
Beverly J. Olson
Jan 9, 2020
OLSON, Beverly J. (GB) 4/5/1947 – 1/9/2020 Age 72 years of Elkhorn. Preceded in death by Parents, William & Tressa Costanzo; Sister Jean (Roy), Sister Shirley (Jim) Survived by Son: Doug (Amy) Olson; Grand Daughters: Allisa and Erin; Brother: Louie (Wanda) Costanzo; Numerous nieces & nephews; Many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Beverly’s Life: Mon., January 13, 2020 at...
John "Jack" Hynes
Jan 9, 2020
Hynes, John E. “Jack” January 18, 1960 – January 9, 2020 John “Jack” Hynes was born on January 18, 1960, to Edmund and Josephine Hynes. Jack was born in Brooklyn, NY, where he spent his early childhood before moving to Omaha, NE, in 1963. In 1978, he graduated from Ralston High School. Jack earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology and...
Randy A Yonker
Jan 9, 2020
YONKER, Randy A. 12/7/1963 – 1/9/2020 Age 56 years of Plattsmouth. Preceded in death by his mother, Normalee Yonker Survived by: father, Lyle Yonker; son, Joshua Frye; brother, Scott (Debbie) Yonker. A celebration of Randy’s life will be held at a later day. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Nebraska Humane Society.
Dennis A. Hill
Jan 8, 2020
Dennis (Denny) Albert Hill was born June 29, 1950, in Ames Iowa to Albert and Della Hill. He was the third of six children, two older sisters, Linda (deceased) and Barb, and one younger sister Patti, and two brothers, Kenneth (deceased), and Steve. He grew up on the family farm in Colo Iowa until the family moved to Spencer Iowa...
Harold William Newton
Jan 7, 2020
NEWTON, Harold W. 6/19/1926 – 1/7/2020 Age 93 years of Council Bluffs. Preceded in death by: Wife, Bernice; Son, Michael; Granddaughter Tracey; Parents and 9 Brothers & Sisters Survived by: Sons, Raymond (Lonnie), Harold Jr (Jean), Stanley, Numerous Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great-Great Grandchildren, and many Nieces and Nephews. Celebration of Harold’s Life: Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at 10:00am at Braman...
Jim Heldenbrand
Jan 7, 2020
Jim Heldenbrand, 89, died on January 7, 2020 in Frederick MD. He is survived by his wife of 68 years Myrna Westgate; son David and wife Jennifer of Mapleton Utah, son Paul and wife Lupe of Woodbine MD, daughter Rebecca and husband Bernard Smith of Braddock Heights MD, and daughter Ruth and husband Jean Pierre (J. P.) Cowell of Rohrersville...
Perry L. Shappell
Jan 4, 2020
Perry Shappell, 61, dies January 4, 2020 at CHI Health Lakeside after a short illness. A memorial service will be held at Braman Mortuary on January 9th at 11:00am with family receiving visitors an hour prior at 10:00am. Perry will be laid to rest at Omaha National Cemetery where full military rites will be given. Perry was born July 9th,...
Wendell Wayne Swenson
Jan 4, 2020
SWENSON, Wendell W. 6/24/1928 – 1/4/2020 Age 91, of Omaha Survived by: Daughters, Cathy Jackson, Susan Swenson, Judith McShannon, six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, brother, Carl Jr.(Doris), and sister, Donna. Services pending at the Omaha National Cemetery
Arnold E Kula
Jan 4, 2020
On Saturday January 4, 2020, Arnold (Arnie) Kula , loving husband,father of two and grandfather of five passed away at the age of 71. Arnie was born March 22. 1948 in Central City, NE. to Ray and Ruth (Dubas) Kula.He graduated from Clarks High School inClarks NE in 1966. Soon after he married Karen (Klingenberg) Kula on September 1, 1966....
Kolsen William Dean Perry
Jan 2, 2020
PERRY, Kolsen William Dean 6/19/2019 - 1/2/2020 Oh sweet boy, if you knew Kolsen you know he was so amazing. His huge smile and bright eyes lit up every room he entered. Kolsen was born with clubbed feet so his road was always a bit tough but Bubba was a trooper. No matter the situation he was always smiling and...
Thomas F. Geselschap
Jan 2, 2020
Mr. Thomas Frederick Geselschap, 92 ( Mr. Tom to me) Mr. Tom was born August 1,1945 to Thomas S. Geselschap (5-24-1897 to 5-15-1964) and Dena Van Oort Geselschap (12-11-1900 to 4-14-1992) Mr. Tom Graduated from Orange City High School in Iowa 1945. Then he joined the Navy where he did his bootcamp in Great Lakes Naval Command. Mr. Tom got...
Kristie Lynn Martin
Dec 31, 2019
Martin, Kristie L. Jan 7, 1966 - Dec 31, 2019, of Omaha. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Hannah and parents, Harold and Marilyn Reasland. Kristie is survived by her husband, John Martin and her children, Kelsey (David) Volentine, Katelyn, Michaela, Zane (Alex) Martin; sister, Kim (Gary) Reasland; brothers, Dan (Maren) Reasland, Don Reasland; grandchildren, Ezra and Emma.VISITATION:...
Richard Emerson Morrison
Dec 30, 2019
MORRISON, Richard E. (Rick, Dick) age 73, was promoted to his eternal heavenly home on Monday, December 30, 2019, at 6:26 in the evening. He was reunited with his parents and many other family members. Waiting to join him at a later date are his wife, Jeanne (Hartley) Morrison, children, Melissa (Gerald) Kelly, Joshua (Hannah) Morrison, grandchildren, Hannah, Leah, Danyelle,...
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