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William J. Silk

August 19, 1920 — March 28, 2019

Preceded in death by his son, James P. Silk; sister, Mildred Empkey and brother, Jack B. Silk.



He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Laura L. (Coad) Silk; children, Bill Silk, Maureen Moluf, Kevin (Gail) Silk, and Therese (Jim) Arkwright; grandchildren, Michele (Matt) Wafer, Arne Pat Moluf, Jason (Theresa) Arkwright, Melissa (Mike) Pettit, Andy (Alli) Arkwright, Eryn (Eric) Stevens, Dan (Jenn) Moluf, and Chris Arkwright; and seven great-grandchildren.

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, April 1, 2019

5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries - 72nd Street Chapel

1010 North 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68114

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Wake Service

Monday, April 1, 2019

Starts at 7:00 pm (Central time)

John A. Gentleman Mortuaries - 72nd Street Chapel

1010 North 72nd Street, Omaha, NE 68114

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

St. Bernard Catholic Church

3601 North 65th Street, Omaha, NE 68104

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Burial

Calvary Catholic Cemetery- Omaha

7710 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124

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