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Local obituaries for Omaha & Bellevue, Nebraska
and surrounding areas
Verneta J. Dirks
Nov 1, 2024
Verneta Jean Dirks, born on February 18, 1945, in Stratton, Nebraska, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Verneta married Donovan Dirks on October 25, 1969, in Stratton Nebraska. She was known for her exceptional baking skills, particularly her delicious chocolate chip cookies and during Christmas thumbprint spice cookies. Her dedication...
Kathy Barges
Oct 31, 2024
Visitation from 5 PM to 7 PM at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 72nd Street Chapel on Wednesday November 6th. Family inurnment at Evergreen Cemetery at 12 PM at Evergreen Cemetery on Thursday November 7th.
Bruce Severson
Oct 29, 2024
Bruce died October 29, 2024, at Esprit Whispering Ridge Assisted Living in Omaha, NE, where he had been living for the two years. He was 73 years old and he will be buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Omaha.
Bruce grew up in Albert Lea, MN. He played high school football and continued to stay in touch with his Albert Lea buddies,...
Charlene Burnett
Oct 29, 2024
Survived by daughter, Melody (Tom) Bentley; granddaughters, Regina Shaw (Ian Coleman) and Chelsea Shaw; great grandson, Camden Coleman; cousin, Arthalene Karr.
Preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Burnett; parents, Charles Laird and Ruth Buster.
Charlene and Arnold will placed at Omaha National Cemetery at a later date.
Diane Kay (Officer) Galloway
Oct 27, 2024
Survived by her children: Leigh Officer (Dave Brown), Libby Officer-Thurston (Ricky), Reise Officer (Natalie), Lynne Officer (Kyle Long), Erinn Thurston (David); grandchildren: Calan Koch, Teryn Koch, Cecilyn Baker, Colleen Brown Cooley, Megan Liby, Caleb Thurston, Logan Thurston, Jameson Officer-Thurston, Khloe Thurston, Jewel Officer, Jess Officer, Emma June Officer, Fallyn Long, Adeline Thurston, and great-grandchildren. Also, survived by: her sister, Pamela...
Peter J. Brodkey
Oct 26, 2024
Peter James Brodkey passed away on October 26th at the age of 85.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edwin “Eddie” and Rae Brodkey and wife, Carol Fisher Brodkey. He is survived by his second wife, Nancy McCormick; sister, Susan Cox; children, Steven Brodkey (Michael Wanka), Laura Brodkey (Glenn Scott) and Gail (PJ) Farrell; grandchildren, Sydney Scott and Max...
Aloysius (Al) Wallace Pollack
Oct 25, 2024
Aloysius Wallace Pollack was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alois & Dorthy Pollack. He was the second child with 3 sisters, Barbra, Shirley and Ruthie. He graduated from West Allis High School, Class of ’65. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in January of ’67, just days before his 20th birthday. He was assigned to Grand Forks, North...
Cheryl L. Smith
Oct 25, 2024
Preceded in death by her parents, Rudy and Mary Ellen Kroupa and brother, James Kroupa. Cheryl is survived by her four boys, Kevin (Christine) Watkins, Dan (Danielle) Watkins, Jeff (Tricia) Watkins, and Matt (Elizabeth) Watkins; nine grandchildren; sister, Judi (Dan) Visty; six nieces.
Cheryl's family will receive friends Monday from 5:00-6:00PM, followed by a Wake Service at 6:00PM at John A....
Ted Mikulicz, Jr.
Oct 23, 2024
Thadduscz Joseph Mikulicz (Ted Jr.) was born January 31, 1940 in Sioux City, Iowa to Thadduscz (Ted) Sr. and Marjorie Mcnamara Mikulicz. His Grandmother, Stefania, named him Thadduscz, a family name, while his mother was unconscious from the birth.
Ted was the oldest of three children, including his brother Terry (deceased) and sister, Judy of Arlington, Texas.
He grew up in Sioux...
John "Jack" L. Wiley, Jr.
Oct 22, 2024
In Loving Memory of John (Jack) Wiley, Jr.
John (Jack) Wiley, Jr. of Omaha, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 30, 1938, in Davenport, Iowa, Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
Jack dedicated his life to his family and the community. He worked for the Douglas...
Joan Alice (Delehant) Hess
Oct 22, 2024
Survived by her son Dan; brothers Bernie and Pat; sisters Loretta Rader and Kay Kramer.
Lana J. Lorence
Oct 21, 2024
Lana was a devoted wife and mother. She supported her husband's business endeavors while raising their two sons. Lana later worked in the housing office for the former Capehart Military Housing in Bellevue.
Preceded in death by husband, James Lorence, Jr.; parents, Deward and Maxine Daniels. Survived by sons, James Lorence, III and Lannie Lorence; siblings, Patricia (Dee) Dobbins, Peter (Anita)...
Rosemary Rogers
Oct 18, 2024
Rosemary (“Rose”) Rogers was born on November 3, 1922 to parents Worthy and Ruby Richardson. She was raised in Kansas City, Missouri attending Kansas City Central High School. Always a highly intelligent and independent woman, her first full-time job was as an air traffic controller at a military base in Coffeyville, Kansas during World War II. As a young adult,...
James (Jim) R Haines
Oct 18, 2024
Jim passed away quietly the morning of October 18th after battling several health issues the past two years. He lived a full life with autism, making him the unique person we knew and loved. Jim’s life was filled with collecting model cars and magazines, and reading history books and encyclopedias. He was a staple at local car shows and swap...
Thomas P. Jensen
Oct 17, 2024
Tom grew up in Irvington, NE. After high school, he served in the US Navy and later met Sharon Kuehl. They married and raised four sons in Gretna. He was a certified welder, a mechanic and at one time operated Jensen 66 in Gretna. He could fix anything with a pair of pliers, some wire and duct tape. He was...
Thomas Y. Henry
Oct 16, 2024
Preceded in death by his brothers, Bill and Bob Henry. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Ann; children, Thomas (Marcie) Henry, III, Sean (Carey) Henry and Johanna (Scott) Jost; 7 grandchildren, Abbey, Grace, Dru, Ashlynn, Samantha, Bella and Lily; sister, Phyllis Kaufman, nieces, nephews, his extended family and many good friends.
Memorial Mass Monday, November 25, 2024, at...
Linda L. Thompson
Oct 13, 2024
Linda loved animals of all kind, going to the casino, hearing her son’s band play, and being with family and friends. She was a faithful member of Mt. View Presbyterian Church for many years. Linda’s optimistic and sunny disposition will be dearly missed.
Survived by son, Travis (Nikki) Thompson; mother, Charlotte Schopen; siblings, Beverly Tompkins, Theresa (Ray) Pignotti, and Terry Vrtiska;...
Arlene M. Otterpohl
Oct 13, 2024
Arlene Otterpohl was born on October 25, 1941 to henry and Veronica (Thomas) Kuhlen, on the Kuhlen farm. She went to school at St. Joseph Catholic School in Platte Center, NE. She went to the convent after the 8th grade.
In 1960, she married Don Otterpohl. She moved to Omaha in 1981. She lived there until her death.
She is survived by...
John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Botanical Memorial Service
Oct 10, 2024
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John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Botanical Memorial Service
Mary "Mimi" Patricia Rogers-Farkas
Oct 8, 2024
Mimi (Mary Patricia) Rogers-Farkas died peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Rockwall, Texas, at age 61 after fighting a difficult battle with ALS. Mimi lit up every room with her infectious smile and optimism. She loved the arts, biking, swimming, yoga, and writing. She is survived by her husband, Scott Farkas, and her children: Forrest Rogers-Marcovitz, Mordechai Marcovitz, Cleo...
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