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Local obituaries for Omaha & Bellevue, Nebraska
and surrounding areas
Kelley Ann Gifford
Aug 27, 2023
Preceded in death by parents, Richard and Betty Gifford; sister, Christy Gifford; brother, Greg Gifford.
Survived by brothers, Scott Gifford and Rick Gifford; nieces and nephews.
Irene H. Pargett
Aug 24, 2023
Preceded in death by husband, Russell Pargett; parents, Harold and Helen Morrison, sister JoAnn (Jim) Cossairt, brother James (Gay) Morrison. Survived by children, Laura (Balu) Swami, Kenneth (Mary) Pargett, Pamela (Mark) Cady; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Cindy Morrison; brother, Thomas (Sharon) Morrison; numerous nieces and nephews.
Lois A. "Swany" Schwaninger
Aug 22, 2023
Lois Ann (Swany) Schwaninger, 89, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Born July 16, 1934, in Omaha, NE, she was the daughter of Frank Timperley and Hazel Schaefer Timperley.
Lois grew up outside of Bennington, NE, attended Benson High School, worked in Irvington and married Ludell (Lou or Bump known by family) Schwaninger. Her life soon...
Phillip C. Christensen
Aug 22, 2023
Phillip C. Christensen
November 22, 1952 – August 22, 2023
Phillip Carl Christensen was born in Fremont, NE to Sheldon and Dorothy Christensen. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1971 and continued his education at Midland Lutheran College. He subsequently obtained a law degree from Duke University and an accounting degree from Creighton University. Phil was employed as a Certified Public...
Thomas Justin Monaghan
Aug 17, 2023
Preceded in death by his mother, Judy Ann Monaghan.
He is survived by his father, Thomas Monaghan, sisters, Kalen (Ranjan) Daniels, Meegan (Ken) Harris, Kimberly (Leonard) Heath; nieces and nephews, Jack, Harry and Sully Griggs and Gavin, Eve and Declan Daniels and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the Nebraska Humane Society.
Visitation
Tuesday, August 22nd 2023 -...
Mary Ann Blair
Aug 15, 2023
Preceded in death by brother Jim Aden.
Survived by her son Jon Blair, and her brother Gary (Carol) Aden.
Dr. Peter Duane Westenburg, Dvm
Aug 11, 2023
Beloved Veterinarian in Omaha, he started Mobile Animal Clinic in 1967 and later House Calls for Pets.
Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stephen Westenburg; sister, Deanna McArtor; and former wife, Roberta Westenburg. He is survived by his partner, Kate Willer; sister, Carol (Bob) Frechin; sister-in-law, Barb Westenburg; sister-in-law, Joyce Christensen; children Martin (Sheyla) Westenburg, Kenneth (Michelle) Westenburg, Paul (Laura)...
Sandra Kathleen Weinman
Aug 10, 2023
Sandra was born in Scottsbluff, NE on October 22, 1954. She was an athlete, gymnast and diver in high school. She joined the United States Army in 1973 and was stationed in California where she met the love of her life Brian Weinman. They played with the seals in Monterrey Bay and took motorcycle rides along the Pacific Coast Highway....
Margaret Porecca
Aug 8, 2023
Margaret Porreca, age 92 of Papillion, passed away on August 8, 2023.
A Memorial Gathering for Margaret will take place at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, August 11, 2023, John A. Gentleman Mortuaries- Bellevue Chapel.
Margaret is survived by her son, Rick Schleig (Stephanie Kump); grandchildren, Zekiel Aionei, Gabriel Kump-Schleig, Chloe Kump-Schleig, Chelena Starr, Suzanna Horvatich; great-grandson, James Horvatich and brother,...
Edward F. Sterba
Aug 8, 2023
Edward F Sterba, DDS.
2/26/1938 - 8/8/2023
Preceded in death by son, David Sterba. Survived by wife, Norma; daughters Jeannie Mann (Bob), Jackie (Marc Leclerc); sons Michael (Fae), Patrick (Christina Bachicha); Grandchildren; Alex Mann (Kristen), Noah, Hannah, Zoey Sterba (Adam O’Connell), Wyatt & Sofia Sterba; great grand children Charlotte & Lillian Mann; sister Rita Wolfe.
.Private family celebration of life.
Memorials suggested to “Bike...
Melvin W. Clark, Jr.
Aug 7, 2023
Melvin Wesley Clark Jr. was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 8, 1943 during a blizzard, as his mom liked to say. He grew up in South Omaha with his sister and three brothers who affectionately refer to him as “Punchy.” He earned this nickname from a hospital nurse when she met his older sister named Judy and she was...
Jerry "Goofy Grip" Chesnut
Aug 7, 2023
Preceded in death by wife, Mardell Chesnut; son in law, Mark Roper.
Survived by children, Carole Roper, Kevin (Susan) Chesnut, Cheryll (Gary) Wilson; 9 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
The family requests that attendees wear casual clothing or golf attire in Jerry's honor.
Gilbert (Gil) R. Gadzikowski
Aug 7, 2023
Preceded in death by his parents and six siblings; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Paul, Mark (Debbie), and Ann; grandchildren, Alexa, Gabe, Mikaela, Ian, and Jessica; first wife, Claire. Also survived by his sisters-in-law Katherine (Frank) Griffith and Marcia (Kevin) Groen and their families; many Gadzichowski nephews and nieces, and a wealth of wonderful...
Richard L. Denton, Jr.
Aug 6, 2023
Richard (Dick) L. Denton, Jr, 65, beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on August 6, 2023 in Omaha, NE.
During his final days, he was surrounded by his wife and children, who he adored more than anything else in the world. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Nanette, three children William (Casey), Allison (Justin), and Richard (Haley), along...
Mark Jacob Dahir
Aug 3, 2023
Mark is survived by his daughter, Whitney Dahir; his parents, Michael and Mary Jo Dahir; brothers, Michael (Jill) Dahir and Joseph (Tiana) Dahir; nieces and nephews, Jackson, Maggie, Mae, Mia, Thomas and Marley; Many aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many friends.
VISITATION: begins Monday, August 7th, 5:30pm at Christ the King Catholic Church with a WAKE SERVICE at 7pm. To...
Adamandia "Dee" Baumgarten
Aug 3, 2023
Survived by husband, Paul; son, Alexander (Erin) Baumgarten; daughter, Natalie (Beau) Blanke; 4 grandchildren; 1 sister in Greece.
Lilia Vignono
Aug 2, 2023
Lilia “Lil” Vignono, 99, of Batavia, IL, died peacefully at home on August 2, 2023. Lil, the only child of Annetta (née Cominoli) and Gus Vignono, was born on January 24, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska. She loved living in her home state, especially when spending summer vacations with her cousins at her Aunt Angelina’s vegetable farm in Ralston. But, when...
Reyna Y. Ivy
Aug 1, 2023
Preceded in death by mother, Ysabel Done.
Survived by husband, Wyatt Rhone; children, Hector Done, Devys Done, Joshua Ivy, Abraham Ivy, Elijah Ivy; 6 grandchildren; sister, Lucesita Done-Vogt; brothers, Luis Done, Eriberto Done.
Ramona M. Snook (Nee Wiegand)
Jul 28, 2023
Ramona Marie Snook (Wiegand), age 92 of Omaha, passed away on July 28, 2023 after a long and full life.
She is remembered as a feisty 4’10 farm girl turned Avon Lady who possessed a big smile and quick wit; Affectionally nick named Monie in her younger years.
Ramona loved to read, play cards and beat anyone who dared challenge her in...
Sharon Jo Moore
Jul 25, 2023
Sharon Jo Moore (nee Shoemake), age 70, passed away July 25, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Moore, and sons, Jon and Dan.
Burial Service will be held at Omaha National Cemetery on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 9AM.
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