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Local obituaries for Omaha & Bellevue, Nebraska
and surrounding areas
Celeste A. Earl
Sep 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Celeste A. (Macchietto) Earl . . .
Celeste A. (Macchietto) Earl was born on July 5, 1932, in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up as the youngest of five siblings, including one sister and three brothers, in the the close-knit Italian neighborhood near 24th and Poppleton Street. Her first generation Italian-American parents, Marie Larese (a homemaker – until...
Carol Sue Pettit
Sep 1, 2024
Preceded in death by her husband Gerald L. Pettit; parents Robert E. and Lois M. Downing; brother Richard A. Downing.
Survived by brother Robert J. Downing; children Steven M. Pettit (Tracy) and Jerri L. McGill; grandchildren Rachel L. Greene, Lisa M. (Matthew) Truesdell, Joseph B. Pettit, Amy M. Dunham, Lauren A. (Brian) Dilthey, Colin A. McGill, and Mackenzie A. Manire; 10...
Patricia L. Forret, RSM
Aug 30, 2024
Sister Patricia (Pat/Patti) Forret was born March 23, 1938 in Waukee, Iowa to Louis and Sara E. (Dillon) Forret. The youngest of nine children, when asked, she would gladly name each of her siblings in their exact birth order. As the “baby,’ she proudly spoke of being ‘very spoiled.’
Sister Pat entered the Sisters of Mercy in Omaha, NE on February...
Irene Ida (Armknecht) Treaster
Aug 30, 2024
Irene Ida (Armknecht) Treaster, 97, of Omaha passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024 at the Heritage Pointe Assisted Living-Memory Care in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born August 13, 1927 to Harry and Alma (Wilken) Armknecht on the family farm near Cook, Nebraska. As an infant, Irene was baptized at the St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, Osage. As a...
Dante A. Vicario, Jr.
Aug 29, 2024
Preceded in death by father, Dante Vicario, Sr.; sister, Danelle Daubendiek.
Survived by children, Courtney Bradt, Tarra Vicario; grandchildren, Beau, Niccola, Cora, Theron, Alden; mother, Janet Vicario; brother, Phil (Cindy) Vicario; brother in law, Randy Daubendiek; nieces and nephews.
Memorials to St. Francis Cabrini Catholic church.
Barbara J Lampman
Aug 29, 2024
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Kenneth Lampman, Sr. Survived by her children, Kris (Kent) Sullivan, Kenneth Lampman, Jr., Lynn (Matt) Driscoll, and Larry (Julie) Lampman; 11 grandchildren; 6.5 great-grandchildren; her extended family and many good friends.
MASS of Christian Burial Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with interment...
Nile E. Kiddoo
Aug 28, 2024
Nile is survived by wife, Deborah; daughters, Kara and Kassie Kiddoo; grandchildren, A.J., Khari, and Kyrah; siblings, Roberta Weiss, Patricia (Jim) Malesh, and Scott (Michelle) Kiddoo. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar and Jean Kiddoo.
Service information pending.
Harold E. Pace
Aug 28, 2024
Harold “Gene” Pace, age 76, passed away surrounded by family on August 28th, 2024. He was born on December 29, 1947 in Omaha, NE to Harold and Clara Pace. He graduated from Benson High in 1966 and Creighton University in 1970, playing basketball for both schools. He married Jolene on May 6, 1978. Gene loved spending time with his family...
Patricia A. Hann, RN, MPH, MMin
Aug 28, 2024
Graduate of Lenox Hill Hospital School of Nursing in New York City, where she proudly served the majority of her career as a registered nurse. Obtained a Masters in Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Ministry degree from Creighton University.
No visitation or viewing services, private interment.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. James Catholic...
Katherine L. "Katie" Jaapar
Aug 22, 2024
Katherine Lynn Kunkel was born during a tornado warning on May 6, 1973 in Fairfax, Missouri to Robert and Donna(Beesley)Kunkel. After her Dad's graduation from college, the family moved to Nebraska. On her second birthday, Omaha was struck by an F4 tornado. So it’s no coincidence that Katie was, at the very least by the forces of nature, a formidable...
Mary Lou (Hirsch) Cook
Aug 21, 2024
Mary Lou was 76 years old. She loved spending time with her family and friends and she was a fantastic storyteller. She had a quick smile and lived to shop. She had an amazing heart and loved to help people. She is loved by so many, but especially by her children Jeff Cook, Julie (Chris) Bailey, Kim (Ryan) Cook, and...
Max L. Harris
Aug 20, 2024
Max L. Harris passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, in Omaha, NE at the age of 90. He led a happy, full, and devoted life, anchored by his deep love for his wife of 63 years, Marilyn, and their children. Max connected effortlessly with everyone he met, whether human or animal, and his gentle spirit was adored by all....
Timothy H. Dewey
Aug 19, 2024
Tim was born in Ashtabula, OH and went to high school in that area. He graduated from Purdue University where he later earned a Master's Degree. He spent his entire career in education at Twin Lakes High School (Monticello, IN), Bahrain School and Modern Knowledge Schools (the Persian Gulf).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret and Melvin...
Ruth Robin Martens
Aug 19, 2024
Preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Albert and Johanne “Lee” Runge. Survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Gene Martens; children, Mary (Luke) Afeman and Stephen (Penny) FitzMaurice; 5 grandchildren; her extended family and many good friends.
FUNERAL service Monday, August 26, 2024, at 11:00am at the Pacific Street Chapel with later interment in the Willamette National Cemetery in...
Betty M. "Betsy" Bender
Aug 18, 2024
Betsy was born in Fairfield, CA to Jay and Shirley Albright. She was raised in Omaha, NE and graduated from Holy Name High School in 1973. She went on to receive her Bachelor’s from UNO. She married Fred in 1983. Together they have 4 wonderful children: Jon, Becky, Jimmy, and Sarah. Betsy worked as a PE teacher for over 30...
Elsie Niedzielski
Aug 16, 2024
Preceded in death by husband, Donald, parents Elmer and Ruby Larsen, sister Ruby Cohn, brothers Warren and Herbert Larsen.
Survived by daughter Debra (Steve) Ourecky, grandchildren Julia and John Ourecky, and nieces and nephews.
Visitation: Tuesday, August 20, 2024 from 5-7PMat John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Pacific Street Chapel. The family requests that guests wear pink clothing.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, August 21,2024 at 10AM...
Beth M. Sommer
Aug 15, 2024
Beth was born in Omaha to Marion and Beulah Malone. She was raised in Dunlap, IA and graduated from Dunlap High School in 1974. She married Jim in February of 1991 and raised her two girls while working a variety of jobs. Her occupations ranged from Dubuque, Baum Iron, Schering Plough and Steve’s Service and retired in 2022. Beth enjoyed...
Gail Lorna (Biagi) DiDonato
Aug 14, 2024
Gail Biagi DiDonato was born on May 25, 1942 to Julio and Lorraine Biagi in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up in Little Italy on the South side of Chicago attending Pickard Grammar school and Providence Catholic High school. Growing up Gail has been described as a legendary figure in her Italian family. She was a smart, daring, trailblazing woman who...
Maxie Darlene Cosgrove
Aug 12, 2024
Preceded in death by husband, James W. "Jim" Cosgrove; parents, Faye and Ruth Evans; sister, Pauline Maricle.
Survived by daughter, Tari “Tara” Granville and father, Robert F. Bohaty; grandchildren, Drew and Adam Granville, Rachael (Ross) Miller; great grandchildren, Taos and Coulee Miller; son-in-law, David Granville; step-daughters, Vicky (Mike) White, Lisa (Brad) Newton; step grandchildren, Brandon Miller, Ian and Jack Osborn; great-grandson,...
Philip "Woody" Woodward
Aug 11, 2024
Philip “Woody” Woodward
March 6, 1944 – August 11, 2024
Survived by wife, LuAnn; children, Maggie, Andrew (Mandy), William (Katrina) and Mindy Woodward and Marcie (Brian) Jones; daughters-in-law, Chantel and Courtney; grandchildren, Clara, Caleb, Trevor, Chloe, Micah, Camie, Chance, Addy, Leighton, and Olivia; sisters, Connie Chizek, Lillian (Stan) Hrabik, and Louise Rosenthal. Preceded in death by parents, William and Ann (Bansiak) Woodward;...
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