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Local obituaries for Omaha & Bellevue, Nebraska
and surrounding areas
James W. Eisenhardt
Jan 12, 2024
James William Eisenhardt (Jim) was born December 2, 1948 in the Bronx, New York to Richard and Ruth (Bystrom) Eisenhardt and passed away January 12, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska with his family by his side.
After graduating from Omaha South High School in 1967, Jim went on to obtain his Bachelor of Arts from Bethany Nazarene College, and a Master of...
Marianne Loftus
Jan 12, 2024
Marianne Loftus, age 77 of Omaha, passed away on January 12, 2024.
Marianne will forever be remembered as the matriarch of her family and as always being ahead of the curve on acceptance for all. A passion for helping the less fortunate, especially those dealing with mental illness, inspired her to start a food pantry out of her home...
Lois Jean Peterson
Jan 11, 2024
Lois Jean Peterson was born on December 16, 1942, in Elgin, Nebraska in Antelope County to Frederick and Phyllis (Meis) Peterson. Lois is the second child of nine siblings born to that union. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1960 and graduated from Wayne State College in 1964 where she obtained her elementary teaching degree. She taught third grade...
Owen Gregory Neary
Jan 11, 2024
Owen Gregory Neary, a treasured patriarch, community stalwart and cherished friend of many passed away on Thursday, January 11 at age 90. He was born the youngest of six children on May 27, 1933 to the late Mary and Raymond Neary of Omaha.
Owen attended both Creighton Preparatory School and Creighton University, where he was crowned King Creighton 1955 and met many...
Sarah Fulton Ginn
Jan 10, 2024
Sarah Fulton Ginn was born on December 7, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was a ray of hope during the dark days of the Depression. On her 11th birthday, the attack on Pearl Harbor made this a date that would be remembered around the world. Her parents were C. Robert Fulton and Corinne White Fulton. Sarah was the youngest of...
Shirley Ann Williams
Jan 9, 2024
Shirley Ann Williams, 68 passed away peacefully at home on January 9. 2024 surrounded with love. Shirley was born in Meridan Mississippi on November 8. She was the big sister to 6 siblings; 1 sister and 5 brothers;(she had her hands full). Shirley had a charitable heart and was always reaching out to help somebody whether through the church or...
Rosalina Kietzmann
Jan 7, 2024
She was born in Bario Aranas, Balete, Aklani, Panay, Philippines.
Preceded in death by her parents Apolinario DeLa Cruz and Juliana (Quiruba) DeLa Cruz, and several siblings. Brother-in-law and sister-in-law Robert and Ione (Kietzmann) Reichert, and sister-in-law Kathy (Love) Kietzmann.
She is survived by her husband Charles Kietzmann; brother-in-law Elmer Kietzmann; nieces Diane Kietzmann, Khristine (Bill) Houkheimer, Sheryl (Tim) Loes; nephews Ken...
Donald L. McGonigal
Jan 7, 2024
Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth McGonigal; daughter, Sandy McGonigal, and son-in-law, John Iverson. Survived by his children; Kathy Iverson, William A. (Sue) McGonigal and Patrick (Kelly) McGonigal; 10 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:00am at St. Philip Neri Catholic-Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with interment...
John Duane Hansen
Jan 6, 2024
John Duane Hansen was born in Omaha to Earl and Frances (Ostergard) Hansen. He graduated from Tech High in 1954. Duane married Deloris Perkins on September 10, 1961 and from that union came three children: Ronald, Russell and Robin. He was a baker at Downs Bakery and owned his own business, Hansen Upholstering, all whilst serving in Navy Reserves for over 20 years. He actively...
Barbara J. Eischeid
Jan 4, 2024
Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Clara Eischeid.
Survived by sisters, Denise Kean, Karen (Mike) Burns, Gail Eischeid; numerous nieces and nephews.
Private Family Entombment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to the family to be designated at a later date.
Agnes R. Sedoris
Jan 3, 2024
A Note from Agnes' children:
For those of you who had the privilege of knowing our mother Agnes, you’ll remember how fiercely loyal and hard working she was.
Most of our life lessons came from her hard work, caring for others less fortunate and most importantly – loving and supporting each other as siblings.
Mom was creative, she could...
Rose Claire Steve
Dec 30, 2023
Rose Claire Steve, a devoted scholar and educator, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 6, 1933, Rose dedicated her life to the pursuit of knowledge and the noble art of teaching.
Rose's passion for scholarly research knew no bounds. Her insatiable curiosity led her to explore the works of countless...
Grace Walsh Miles
Dec 29, 2023
Grace Walsh Miles, of Plattsmouth, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2023. She was 86. Grace was born August 15, 1937 in Everett, Massachusetts, to Alden and Deborah Walsh. She graduated from Everett High School in 1955.
She moved to Louisiana in the seventies where she raised her six children before moving to Nebraska in the early eighties.
Grace...
Maurice Nile Maher
Dec 28, 2023
Maurie Nile Maher, 81, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. He was born on September 17, 1942, in Hamburg, Iowa. Maurie attended Dowling High School in Des Moines, Iowa, then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he attended Marquette University and met the love of his life, Barbara.
Maurie and Barb began dating in 1961 and finished...
Janice Ann Wolf Otter
Dec 28, 2023
Janice Ann Wolf was born on October 30, 1942 to Frank Joseph and Neva Catherine (Morrison) Wolf. She was raised on a farm near Dannebrog, Nebraska in Howard County. She preferred to go by Jan. She loved the cats and dogs they had on the farm. She was a cheerleader and played in the band at Dannebrog High School. She...
Dolores S. Fell
Dec 28, 2023
Dolores Sulentic Fell was born in Council Bluffs and passed away December 28, 2023
Dee was the second of 3 children born to Rose and Emil Sulentic. She attended McMillan School and St. Francis High School. At St. Francis, she was valedictorian of her graduating class. She also studied dance and piano.
She earned certification as a registered nurse (RN)...
Jill Pearson
Dec 28, 2023
Mary “Jill” Pearson was born on December 25, 1955 to Dale and Mary Ann Burks in Omaha, Nebraska.
Jill was baptized at Holy Name Catholic Church and completed 12 years of education there, graduating in1974. Jill was the third of six children in the Burks family.
Jill met Steve Pearson during their years at Holy Name and were married there...
Clayton Burke Walter
Dec 28, 2023
Clayton Burke Walter, age 86 of Omaha, passed away on December 28, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the Wounded Warrior Project - link below.
Carol Ann Plichta
Dec 25, 2023
Carol Ann Plichta, nee Vagasky
November 22, 1958 – December 25, 2023
Carol was born in Bridgeport, CT to George and Elizabeth Vagasky of Stratford, CT. She went to school in Stratford, then studied Education, specializing in Childhood Special Education at Southern Connecticut State University. She was a very dedicated special education teacher for the Bedford, New Hampshire and...
Fay L. Neihart
Dec 23, 2023
Fay Lurene Stich was born on February 27, 1933 to Robert Arthur and Izma Marie (Fictum) Stich on a farm near Wilber, Nebraska. She loved the animals on the farm - cats, chickens, dogs, horses, and a pet pig, among others. Fay learned to drive a tractor at the age of 9 and helped with chores. She spoke only Czech...
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