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Local obituaries for Omaha & Bellevue, Nebraska
and surrounding areas
Mary E. Zukas
Jul 10, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Zukas, 75, of Omaha, passed away Monday, July 10 after a 2-year battle with cancer. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth V. Zukas (2006), and her parents, Dennis and Rosemary Pabich. She leaves behind her two daughters, Christina Zukas and Maureen Kleymann, son-in-law, Jay and her grandsons, Adam and Aaron, her brother, Dennis and, and her sister, Christine.
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Cynthia "Cyndee" M. Barnhard
Jul 8, 2023
Cynthia Marie Barnhard entered the Church Triumphant on July 8, 2023. She was born on January 8, 1951, to Kenyon and Alice Caldwell, in Vermillion, South Dakota. She was baptized and confirmed as a Methodist in her youth.
Cyndee graduated from Burke High School in 1969. She attended Kearney State College for two years where she met her future husband, Frederick....
Anna M. Glad
Jul 8, 2023
Anna Mae Glad (Jenkins) was born in Hallock, MN on February 25, 1941 to Stanley and Elvina Jenkins. She was the 6th of 8 children. Anna spent her childhood years on the family’s farm just a few miles outside of Hallock. She and her two brothers and five sisters lived in a small farmhouse.
In high school, Anna enjoyed music and...
Elmer W. Jungels
Jul 7, 2023
Elmer passed away on July 7, 2023, peacefully at home. He was surrounded by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on July 12, 2023, 6 pm followed by a Wake Service at 7pm at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Pacific Street Chapel.
Memorial Service 11 am Thursday, July 13, 2023, St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, 15353 Pacific Street, Omaha,...
Arthur L. Bourks
Jul 5, 2023
He is preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Bourks, 2 brothers, and a sister. Survived by his two daughters Sheila (Marc) Viola and Paula (Richard) Graham; grandchildren David Graham, Timothy Graham, Allison Baumgardner, and Lena Viola; great grandchildren Cayden Baumgardner and Etta Graham.
Edward S. Cohn, M.D.
Jul 5, 2023
Edward S. Cohn, M.D., a respected medical professional and beloved member of the Omaha community, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023, at the age of 82.
Born on September 12, 1940, in Cumberland, Maryland, Ed was the son of Ben K. Cohn and Rose Goldman Cohn. Ed completed his Bachelor's degree from The Johns Hopkins University where he was also...
Norma Gale Bishop
Jul 3, 2023
Norma “Gale” Bishop
December 11, 1942 – July 3, 2023
Beloved Wife, Mother, Oma and Great Oma. Gale owned a flower shop in Bellevue for many years until retirement. Survived by husband Grady; children, Jim (Lisa) Taylor, Tracy (Chris) Watts, and Doug (Crissy) Bishop; grandchildren, Abigale and Reed Taylor, Ashley and Bryce Watts, Doug, Jr. and Brittany Bishop; great grandchildren, Hunter, Emma...
Larry Gerald Davenport
Jul 2, 2023
Died peacefully surrounded by family. Larry survived by his wife of 63 years, Roberta; 4 children Kathleen Dick, Larry JR, Crystal Howell, & Keith; grandchildren Dustin, Kaylie, Megan, Emily, Hannah, Logan, Nick, Grace, & Joe: great-grandchildren Isla & Lily; sister Dolores Leto & brother Dennis Davenport.
Visitation Monday, July 10, at St. James Catholic Church, beginning at 9:00 am, Rosary at...
Larry Leon Alexander
Jul 1, 2023
Larry Leon Alexander was born on September 20, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of Melvin & Virginia (Long) Alexander.
Larry graduated from Benson High School in 1967. He worked as a line mechanic for a Ford dealership. He worked for several years in the maintenance department at UNMC. Retiring in 1997 due to health issues.
In 1983, Larry purchased...
Jacquie Faye Smeall
Jun 30, 2023
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Frank Smeall. Survived by children, Melvin (Angie) Smeall, Aaron (Lisa) Smeall, and Brenna (Jo Ann Peterson) Smeall; grandchildren, Marney, Garrett, Courtney, Van, and Remi; brother, Dale (Gloria) Fowler; her extended family and many good friends.
FUNERAL SERVICE Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 1:00pm at the Bellevue Chapel with interment at 2:30pm at...
Lorraine J. Kruse
Jun 28, 2023
She was proud of the fact that she outlived the Queen. The family genealogist, Lorraine enjoyed traveling, gardening, opera and was a volume reader and collector of books of all kinds.
Lorraine received a business degree from Omaha University and a career with Northwestern Bell until her health forced her into early retirement.
She is preceded in death by her parents, David...
Randall E. Kollasch
Jun 26, 2023
June 26, 2023, Randall “Randy” Eugene Kollasch, 75, of Omaha, NE, a three time cancer survivor, passed away after an unexpected illness suddenly called him home to our Lord. He was surrounded by his wife Connie (Cassel) and their children, who ushered him into our Lord’s arms with prayer, music, and the sharing of memories.
Randy was born on October 11,...
John V. Fangman
Jun 26, 2023
Preceded in death by parents, Margaret and Victor Fangman; sister, Joan Fangman Bergquist.
Survived by wife, Joan; children, Steve (Amber) Fangman, Matt (Terri) Fangman, Sara (Joe) Erwin, Scott (Anne) Fangman; 12 grandchildren; 1 great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews.
Constance Ann Sundell
Jun 26, 2023
Constance Ann Marie Kush Sundell,
We would like to share a bit about our mother.
Connie’s strong faith was nurtured by her family, her mother Louise Kush and grandmother Beulah Malaloe Sagstetter. It started in her younger years attending Catholic schools, then in marriage, in raising her family, resulting in her 28 year career serving the children and staff at St. Margaret...
Dr. Barbara (Barb) J. Braden
Jun 24, 2023
Dr. Barbara J. Braden was born on November 7, 1943 in North Platte, NE to Norene and William Braden. She lived on a ranch near Stapleton, NE with her mother, maternal grandparents, and cousins after her father was killed in WWII in 1945. At the age of 7, she moved to Griswold, Iowa along with her mother and step-father (“Dad”)...
Donald "Don" Lee Kitzelman
Jun 22, 2023
Preceded in death by infant daughter Delores and daughter-in-law Lynn Kitzelman.
Survived by his wife of 73 years Ruth Kitzelman; daughters Donna (Mike) Dougherty and Karen (Mark) Dueling; son Ron Kitzelman (Vinice During); sister Sharon (Bill) Kiger of Fremont, NE; four grandsons and eight great-grandchildren.
Sofiann Voorhes
Jun 21, 2023
Sofiann impacted many lives and served well during her 81 years. She loved God, cherished her family, and became a Mormor and Farmor to many. She could set a table that made Emily Post proud and everyone was welcome there. On her last birthday, she was overwhelmed and surprised by the number of calls and well-wishes she received. The long-time...
Thomas M. "Mike" Gaherty
Jun 21, 2023
Thomas M. (Mike) Gaherty was born in Storm Lake, Iowa, in 1940. He grew up on a farm near Storm Lake surrounded by a close-knit extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He attended school at St. Mary’s in Storm Lake where he met the love of his life Ellen Wood whom he married in 1962 after graduation from Creighton...
Pete Coy Lowder
Jun 21, 2023
Pete Coy Lowder, son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend was born on October 23, 1946 in San Diego, CA Naval Hospital. His mother, Carolyn, was on her way to Japan to join his father who was stationed there after WW2. Pete lived there for 3 years. Since labor was cheap, his parents hired a nanny who taught Pete Japanese....
Lorraine E. Schulte
Jun 21, 2023
Lorraine was born April 9, 1923 to Clarence and Edith Larson of rural Osceola, Polk County, Nebraska. She graduated from high school in 1941 from rural High Prairie High School. She attended one year at Luther College at Wahoo, Nebraska.
She married Harold Schulte of Omaha September 22, 1947.
She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America and served...
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