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Margaret Kerrigan "Kerrie" Duffey Helget

Margaret Kerrigan "Kerrie" Duffey Helget

Feb 24, 2016

Helget, Margaret Kerrigan “Kerrie” Duffey, 93, loving widow of John Duffey and Gene Helget passed away peacefully in her home February 24, 2016. Kerrie was born in Flanagan, Illinois in 1923 to John and Elizabeth Kerrigan. She received her mathematics degree in 1944 from Rosary College in River Forest, Illinois. In 1947 she married John Duffey of Madison, WI. Together...

F. Patrick, Iii Matthews

F. Patrick, Iii Matthews

Feb 21, 2016

A graduate of Creighton Prep and Creighton Law School, Pat practiced tax law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He leaves his beloved wife, Lori, as well as five children, Kelly Matthews, Michael Matthews, Katie Allen, Meghan Martin, Molly Matthews; three stepchildren, Ryan Manly, Desirée Manly, Lynsey Hart; nine grandchildren. He is also survived by his father, Francis Patrick Matthews, Jr., and his...

Blaine Keith Looper

Blaine Keith Looper

Feb 21, 2016

Survived by daughters, Nicole Looper and Samantha (Terrell) Gardner; grandchildren; mother, Elizabeth Looper; sister, Shannon Looper. Services: Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 12PM at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Bellevue/Sarpy County Chapel Visitation: Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 11AM at the mortuary

James R Blackburn

James R Blackburn

Feb 19, 2016

James Rephord Blackburn was born September 11, 1955, in Pikeville, Kentucky to Finis and Shirley Blackburn. As a child, he lived in several places such as Maine, Spain, England, and Guam, among others, traveling with his father who served in the Air Force. He graduated from San Antonio High School and immediately entered the Air Force. He was trained as...

J.C. Olsen Graver

J.C. Olsen Graver

Feb 19, 2016

Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jane Graver. Survived by his children, Justin Graver and Michelle (John) Fulmer; two grandchildren, Tessa and Pierce; siblings, Dale J. (Joan) Graver and Barbara Graver; his extended family, caregivers at the Rose Blumkin Jewish Home and good friends. Services: Memorial Service Saturday, 11:00am at the Pacific Street Chapel.

Lois N Friedman

Lois N Friedman

Feb 19, 2016

Lois Friedman was born in Omaha June 30, 1925 to Diana & H. Sol Novitsky. Moved to Sioux City in 1935 and always claimed dual citizenship in Nebraska & Iowa. Became active as a teenager in Jewish affairs by founding the AWR Club and became its first President. She was AZA Sweetheart & Queen of the Jewish Youth Council. Graduated...

Linda L. Preston

Linda L. Preston

Feb 18, 2016

Preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Vada McDonald. Survived by loving husband of 40 years, Bill Preston; son, Michael (Lisa) Preston; grandchildren, William, Thomas and Vada; siblings, Joan Lee, Kathy (Roger) Davidson, Nancy Bunker, Mary (Rich) Lomax and Tom (Sandy) McDonald; in laws Nancy (Bill) Marshall; many nieces, nephews and good friends. Services: Funeral services Monday 10:00 am...

Sr., James Fletcher Fitzgarrald

Sr., James Fletcher Fitzgarrald

Feb 16, 2016

Preceded in death by first wife, Juliet (Loomis) Fitzgarrald; siblings, Kenneth Fitzgarrald, Marie Glick, June Loudon, and daughter-in-law, Laura Fitzgarrald. Survived by wife of 36 years, Betty; one sibling, Almeda Kovach of Dover, NJ; five children, Kathy (Vaughn) Trask of Tekamah, NE, Diane Fitzgarrald of Green Valley, AZ, James (Cheryl) Fitzgarrald, Jr. of Omaha, NE, Vicki Dodge of Citrus Heights,...

Craig A. Cockson

Craig A. Cockson

Feb 15, 2016

Preceded in death by his father, Arthur T. Cockson. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Joyce; mother, Ethel Cockson; siblings, Kent (Sylvia) Cockson, Denise (Daryl) Ott, Mark Cockson, Dwight (Sandra) Cockson and Scot (Carla) Cockson; brothers and sisters in law, Vern (Jan) Ohlinger, Judy (Larry) Sampier and Rosalee Roberts; many nieces, nephews and good friends. Services: Funeral Mass Saturday,...

Victoria Elizabeth "Vicki" Eads

Victoria Elizabeth "Vicki" Eads

Feb 14, 2016

Preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Hilma Hall; grandchildren, Hayden, Holly and Rebecca Walgrave. Survived by her husband, Larry Eads; children, Amy (George) Rapp of Colum- bus, OH, Kerry (Jon) Tuttle of Omaha, Torey (June) Eads of Omaha; grand- children, Kathleen, Linus and Ian Rapp, Kayla, Kamryn and Jake Tuttle, Kylie, Jesse and Cole Eads; siblings, Judi (Ed)...

Thomas Patrick Callahan

Thomas Patrick Callahan

Feb 14, 2016

Thomas Patrick Callahan was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ruth Callahan and brothers, Chuck and Mike Callahan. He is survived by his children, Rita (Gregg) McMullen and Tom Callahan, Jr.; grandchildren, Gannon McMullen, Nina McMullen, Tommy Callahan,III, Alainna Callahan; siblings, Terri, Sue, and Katie Callahan, Mary Titus, Connie Johnson, Bill, Jim and Pat Callahan; nieces and nephews....

Mathilda "Brud" (Brudney) Kramer

Mathilda "Brud" (Brudney) Kramer

Feb 13, 2016

Preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Kramer; parents, Mary (Dubas) and Stanislaus J. Brudney; and siblings, Brother Philip, S.J., Edmund, Theobald "Ted" (Leona), Philomena (Edmund) Jarecki, Loretta, Vincent, Jerome, Stanley and Joseph T. (Mary) Brudney. Survived by her sister, Martha (Willis) Jones; 14 nieces and nephews; and Brud's many friends at Holy Name Parish. Special thanks from Brud's...

Helen S. “Ann” Pinger

Helen S. “Ann” Pinger

Feb 13, 2016

Preceded in death parents, Fred and Emma Smizer; siblings, D. Eileen Thies, Harlan Smizer, Jean Smizer,; half brothers, Leo Smizer, Walt Smizer. Survived by husband, Carol J. Pinger, son, Kevin Benzel, daughter, Krystal (Beau) Benzel-Griego; sisters, Mary Jane (Cedric) Fedde, Bonnie Mask, Linda Moerike (Clayton Steele); many nieces, nephews, other loving family and friends; special little friend, Trevor Shimerdia. Services:...

Egler (Nee Halmick),  Juanita E

Egler (Nee Halmick), Juanita E

Feb 12, 2016

Juanita E. Egler, nee Halmick, was born February 2, 1934 and passed away February 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sullivan, Missouri to Ada and William Halmick. She loved life, laughed all the time up until the end, and was the last surviving child of 11 in her family. Juanita was preceded in death by...

Carmen A Jensen

Carmen A Jensen

Feb 12, 2016

Carmen A. Jensen died February 12, 2016 at her home after a brief illness. Carmen was born July 5, 1943 in Falls City, NE to Henry J. and Margaret Watton. Carmen graduated from Sacred Heart High School in Falls City and St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Omaha. She retired from Midwest Allergy Clinic after a 35+ year career, then...

Ione J Werthman

Ione J Werthman

Feb 11, 2016

Survived by children, Jeanne (John) Zukowski of Estes Park, Co; Jerry (Cynthia) Werthman of Fairfax Station, Va; Mary Werthman of Omaha, Ne; Patricia Whetstone of Omaha, Ne; Roger Werthman of Omaha, Ne; 8 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren. Services: Wednesday (2-17-16) 11:15 AM at St. Cecilia Cathedral, Omaha, Nebraska. Visitation: Tuesday (2-16-16) 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the John A. Gentleman...

Mary C Chickinelli

Mary C Chickinelli

Feb 10, 2016

Preceded in death by husband, Valentino Chickinelli; parents, Joseph and Gladys Muelleman; brother, Joseph Muelleman. Survived by children, Nick (Kim) Chickinelli, Mark (Connie) Chickinelli, Annette (Michael) Bigley, Joseph (Lani) Chickinelli; sister in law, Natalie Schiro; many loving grandchildren, loving great grandchildren, step grandchildren, step great grandchildren; many other special relatives and friends. Services: Monday (2-15-16) 11:00 AM at the John...

James Leo Flood

James Leo Flood

Feb 10, 2016

James “Jim” Leo Flood, aged 85, known affectionately as “Doc” by his grandchildren, passed away peacefully from this world after a brief illness. Jim grew up in Omaha, NE and graduated from Creighton Prep High School in 1948, Creighton University in 1952, and Creighton School of Medicine in 1956, where he later served on the advisory board. He interned at...

Joyce E Hahn

Joyce E Hahn

Feb 10, 2016

Joyce was preceded in death by parents, Alvin and Darlene (Rohrberg) Arp. She is survived by husband, Wayne; daughter, Ranae Gardner; son, Dr. Timothy (Nicole) Hahn; grandchildren, Morgan, Ryan, Jazmin, Devin, Wyatt, Weston, and Hayleigh; sisters, Nancy (Bob) McClenathan and Sue (Merlin) Pedersen; many nieces, nephews and extended family members. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church....

Michael L Peters

Michael L Peters

Feb 9, 2016

Preceded in death by mother, Jacquelin Peters. Survived by wife, Jennifer Peters; sons, Michael Tyler Peters, Nicholas Nolan Peters, and Dylan Ryan Peters; father and stepmother, Lawrence and Violet Peters; brothers, Dennis Peters, Robert (Anna) Peters, Larry “Bobo” (Elizabeth) Peters; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Services: Mass of Christian Burial Monday 11:00 AM at Mary Our Queen Catholic...

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