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Wesley C. Hansen

Wesley C. Hansen

Feb 2, 2025

Wesley C. Hansen

December 16, 1941 – February 2, 2025

Wesley was born in Davenport, IA to Lester and Dorothy Hansen. He served 4 years in the USAF before working mostly in the truck driving and transportation industry. Wesley enjoyed traveling, John Deere tractors, and cheering on the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Iowa Hawkeyes. He was a faithful and active member of Pilgrim...

Annabelle "Belle" Ohlinger

Annabelle "Belle" Ohlinger

Feb 2, 2025

Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth Ohlinger; parents, Henry and Anna Friedman; brother, Maurice Friedman. Survived by children: Michelle (Thomas) Grennan, James (Carlene) Ohlinger, Lisa Stewart, and Thomas Ohlinger; grandchildren: Nick, Dave (Jenn), Steve, and Eileen Grennan, Allie (Nick) Bauwens, and Nikki (Kirk) Kudlacz; great grandchildren: Anna Grennan, Kayden and Weston Kudlacz, and Brooks Bauwens; brother, David (Carol) Friedman.

Mass of...

Frederick Jacob Bender Jr.

Frederick Jacob Bender Jr.

Feb 1, 2025

Frederick Jacob Bender Jr. was born the youngest of eight children to Fred and Eileen Bender on November 22, 1953.. He was raised on Miami Street and graduated from Holy Name High School in 1971. Fred went on to receive his Bachelor’s from UNO. He was married to Betsy Albright on August 5, 1983. Together they have 4 wonderful children:...

Mary Alice Daly

Mary Alice Daly

Jan 31, 2025

Mary passed peacefully after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She is survived by children, Maureen (Ryan) Wenger, Carol (Steve) Lim and Michael Daly; 6 grandchildren; brother, Bud (Judy) Kilnoski; sister-in-law, Evelyn Kilnoski; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Mary Kilnoski and brother, John Kilnoski.

Mary Alice Daly was a woman full of resilience...

Frank A. McIntosh

Frank A. McIntosh

Jan 29, 2025

Frank McIntosh age 79, passed away January 29, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1945 to Frank and Marie (Munch) McIntosh in Omaha, Nebraska. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Beverly McIntosh, son Michael McIntosh, Brothers Cliff and Ray McIntosh and Sister Marie Ryan. 

Frank is survived by his daughter, Sherry (Steve) Jost,...

Rosemary C. Gross

Rosemary C. Gross

Jan 29, 2025

Rosemary was born on Halloween1935 to Steve and Julia Cenovich in South Omaha. A first-generation American, she graduated from South High School in 1953 with honors and earned a scholarship to attend Creighton University. She was a member of Theta Phi Alpha sorority and graduated in 1957 with a degree in Chemistry with honors.

Following graduation, she married Bob Gross, also...

Thomas W. Conn

Thomas W. Conn

Jan 27, 2025

Thomas W. Conn, 79, died Monday, January 27, 2025. 

Tom was born in Omaha on August 12, 1945. He was the third son of Mary Jane (nee Carey) and Donald Conn. There was a large gap between him and his four younger siblings. This might be why Tom loved babies so much. He always got a twinkle in his eye if...

Donald F. Sutton

Donald F. Sutton

Jan 27, 2025

Donald F. “Don” Sutton

June 27, 1927 – January 27, 2025

Donald Sutton was born in Omaha, NE on June 27, 1927 to John “Leonard” and Anna (Jorgensen) Sutton. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Audrey; parents; step-mother, Emma; 6 siblings; Joe, Alfred, Jack, Sr Margaret, Bob, and Sr Jeananne Sutton; Tere Sutton (daughter in law) and Craig...

John Francis "Jack" Bartek

John Francis "Jack" Bartek

Jan 26, 2025

Our beloved dad, Jack Bartek, passed away peacefully on January 26th at home in his sleep, which is a true blessing. He is now reunited in heaven with his wife and soulmate, Dee (Elliott) Bartek, his son Joe, brother Tom, brother-in-law Don Elliott, parents Methodious and Phyllis, and many of his friends from Holy Family Parish where they worshiped for...

Eileen C. Schafer

Eileen C. Schafer

Jan 24, 2025

Eileen Schafer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Elkhorn, Nebraska, on January 24, 2025.

She was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from Cathedral High School, she worked at Mutual of Omaha for a few years before finding joy working as a machinist at Vickers. She eventually retired at the age of 57.

She was...

Betty Blake

Betty Blake

Jan 24, 2025

Preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Luella Murphy; brothers, John and Billy Murphy; granddaughter, Jessie Blake. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Blake; children, Anthony (Antonette) Blake, Colleen (Don) Short, Kevin (Terri) Blake, Liz Blake, and Pam (Joe) Conley; 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; her extended family and many good friends. 

MASS of Christian Burial Thursday,...

Louise M. LaFramboise

Louise M. LaFramboise

Jan 21, 2025

On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Dr. Louise Marie LaFramboise was released from service to her family, community and profession as her physical body took its last breath and came to rest. 

Louise is survived by husband, Bryan LaFramboise; daughters, Cassandra L. and Samantha E. LaFramboise; mother, Dorothy Nelson; brother, Michael (Sonya) Nelson; sister, Barb Nelson; close friend and aunt, Shirley Simons...

Kirk E. McLaughlin

Kirk E. McLaughlin

Jan 20, 2025

Kirk Eugene McLaughlin passed away on January 20, 2025, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, friendship, and fun times.

Kirk was united in marriage to Karen on June 27, 1970, in Audubon, Iowa. Their partnership was blessed with two sons, Cory and Mickey McLaughlin, who, along with their families, carried forward Kirk's zest for life.

Kirk was an exceptional athlete in...

Hugh P. Cowdin

Hugh P. Cowdin

Jan 18, 2025

Dr. Hugh P. Cowdin passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18th. Born on December 1, 1930 to parents Caroline Owen Cowdin and Charles Thomas Cowdin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the second of four children, including Charles T. Cowdin, Jr., Caroline Pomponio, and Timothy Cowdin. All are now deceased.

 Hugh was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years,...

Karen Green

Karen Green

Jan 16, 2025

Karen Green, age 62, passed away on January 16, 2025, with her loving husband, Larry, at her side. She was born March 20, 1962, in Havre, Montana, to Bruce and Afton Seamons, the third of seven children.

Karen was a twin, which is unusually common in her family. She has a twin brother, a father who is an identical twin, and...

James J. Sommer

James J. Sommer

Jan 15, 2025

Jim graduated from Cathedral High School in 1973 and chose to drive semi-trucks. He moved furniture across 48 states which tickled his traveling bone. During this time, he met his beloved wife, Beth in the early 1980’s and they married in 1991. Jim also worked with his brothers for many years, at Brown Transfer. After he retired from the trucking...

Sharon L. Jensen

Sharon L. Jensen

Jan 12, 2025

Sharon Lee Jensen was born to Art and Grace Kuehl in Omaha, NE on May 26th, 1941. She graduated from Omaha Benson High School, later meeting and marrying Tom Jensen. She worked in bookkeeping at Southwest Bank, Gretna State Bank and Werner Enterprises, where she retired from. She loved horses her whole life, participating in 4H and barrel racing. She...

Michael P. Mullen

Michael P. Mullen

Jan 12, 2025

Michael Patrick Mullen, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his family in Omaha, Nebraska. 

Michael was born on February 26, 1952 in Omaha to Maurice and Doris (Johnson) Mullen. He was one of seven children and attended St. Pius Catholic School and went to Benson High School. He married Lori Pirie in 1982 and had three...

Laurel Kay "Laurie" Martin

Laurel Kay "Laurie" Martin

Jan 11, 2025

Laurie was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt. She graduated from Westside high school. She worked at McDonalds as part of a school program. Volunteered at a nursing home, loved being a part of the Human Resources team at Midlands Hospital, volunteered and participated in Special Olympics.

Laurie loved people, coloring, dressing up, getting and giving hugs,...

Thomas Elmore Rohrbough

Thomas Elmore Rohrbough

Jan 8, 2025

Thomas “Tom” E. Rohrbough, age 86, of Grand Island, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Regional Hospital in Grand Island. 

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 14th at 1pm at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island, NE. with Pastor Bill Pavuk officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 13th from 5-7pm at All Faiths...

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