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and surrounding areas

Shirley A. Metheny

Shirley A. Metheny

Nov 18, 2023

Shirley Ann Metheny passed away peacefully at her home in Papillion, NE on November 18th, 2023. Sam, as she was lovingly called by family and friends, was born on December 15th, 1945. Sam was loved to entertain, especially for Nebraska football games and holidays. For years Sam made everyone feel welcome at her and Jim's Harley Bar at their home...

Christopher L. Abbott

Christopher L. Abbott

Nov 18, 2023

 

Christopher Abbott was born on November 15, 1975, in Fairmont, Minnesota, to Lynn and Ruth Abbott

and brother Andrew. The family lived in Fairmont until July of 1978 when the family relocated to Boone,

Iowa.

Chris attended school in Boone his entire school career, and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran

Church. He loved participating in several different...

Thomas Edward Turgeon

Thomas Edward Turgeon

Nov 15, 2023

Thomas Edward Turgeon was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Tom left this world peacefully after a brief illness on November 15, 2023. He was 71 years old.

  Tom was born to Benedict and Bernice Turgeon on November 19, 1951 in Gregory, South Dakota. He was the eldest of three sons and is survived by his...

Marilee Fillmore

Marilee Fillmore

Nov 15, 2023

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 57 years, Frank.  Survived by her children, Mark (Danielle), Paul (Toshia), David (Lisa) and Michael (Lana); 9 grandchildren, 3.5 great-grandchildren; her extended family and many good friends.

Funeral Service Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at 11:30am at Midlands Bible Baptist Church with the family receiving guests one hour prior to the service. 

...

Michael J. Papillon

Michael J. Papillon

Nov 13, 2023

 



Preceded in death by his father, Jan Papillon; siblings, Janette Papillon and Lance Papillon.  Survived by his mother, Janette (Jerry Steinbach) Papillon; siblings, Brad (Natashia Taylor) Papillon and Brenda Papillon; nieces, nephews, his extended family, and many good friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, November 17, 2023, at 2:00pm at the Pacific Street Chapel with the family receiving guests one...

Edward S. Safford

Edward S. Safford

Nov 11, 2023

 

Edward Stephen Safford, also known as Ed, passed away on November 11, 2023, at the age of 68 in Waterloo, Nebraska. Born on June 13, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska, Ed was a beloved father, sibling, and friend.

Ed was known for his kind and generous nature. He had a compassionate and empathetic heart, always willing to lend a helping...

Dr. Thomas Alfred "Tom" Ruma

Dr. Thomas Alfred "Tom" Ruma

Nov 11, 2023

Dr. Thomas (Tom) Alfred Ruma Jr., 73, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on November 11,2023.

Thomas Ruma was born on August 19, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska to Thomas and Sarita Ruma.

Raised in Omaha, Tom graduated from Creighton Preparatory High School in 1968. Hecontinued his education at Creighton University. Following his passion for helping others, Tomattended Creighton University School...

Dr. Michael C. Rourke

Dr. Michael C. Rourke

Nov 10, 2023

Dr. Michael C. Rourke, 74, of Omaha passed away November10, 2023. Born June 2, 1949, in Camden, New Jersey to John and Regina Rourke.

Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a pharmacist for 43 years and had a love and talent for woodworking. Mike will be missed for many reasons, but most...

Jackie L. Casper

Jackie L. Casper

Nov 9, 2023



Jackie L. Casper, age 80, passed away November 9, 2023 in Omaha.

Jackie was born on August 8, 1943 in Omaha, NE. She graduated from Omaha South High School in 1961 and University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) formerly the University of Omaha in 1965 with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Education with minors in Religion and Spanish....

Rose Marie Feldman

Rose Marie Feldman

Nov 9, 2023

Rose Marie Feldman

August 31, 1935 – November 9, 2023

Survived by children, Edward (Deborah), Richard (Susan), Randy (Jean), Linda (Bill) Stafford, Pamela (Scott) Andresen-Kinghorn, and Donald (Jenny); 12 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; siblings, Eugene Kloewer, Mary Jane Swanson, and Bernice Aschoff.

Preceded in death by husband, Francis “Frank” Feldman; two infant children, Gerard and Angela; grandson, Travis; siblings, Ray,...

Harold Life

Harold Life

Nov 7, 2023

Harold Life, age 84 of Omaha, passed away on November 7, 2023. Preceded in death by loving wife, Dorothy; parents, Harold and Flora Life and five siblings. Survived by children, Russ Life and Sheryl Life; brother, Bill Life.

Robert A. "Bobby" Leonard

Robert A. "Bobby" Leonard

Nov 7, 2023

 

Remembering Robert “Bobby” A. Leonard

 

Bobby was born December 16, 1976, in Omaha, Nebraska to Anthony “Sonny” & Sandra (Magnuson) Leonard. Bobby graduated from Omaha North High School.  He always believed in the big dream and always thought it was achievable. He had a big heart and loved unconditionally. Bobby was an avid sports fan and followed many...

Shirley I. Halloran

Shirley I. Halloran

Nov 6, 2023

 

Preceded in death by husband, Owen Halloran; brother, Arnold Brown.

Survived by  daughter, Tina Ridgway; grandchildren, Allison (Ryan) Beachler, Mick Ridgway, Mallory (Jeramy) Ridgway; great granddaughter, Reagan Beachler; step children, Kevin (Jean) Halloran, Owen F. Halloran, Jr.;

Step grandchildren, Colleen (Daniel) Morris, Kevin Halloran, II, Megan Halloran; step great granddaughter, Alice Morris.

 Interment Omaha National Cemetery where Shirley will...

Rudy Mudra

Rudy Mudra

Nov 5, 2023



Preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Myrtle (Hopkins) Mudra; children, Jane Mudra, Laury Lyons, Lisa Mudra and Mark Lewis; grandson, Eric Mudra; brother, Darrell (Jean) Mudra; sisters, Deloris (William) Whitmore, Mary Lou (Gentry) Blair, Shirley (Max) Johnson, Kathie Johnson; sister-in-law, Mary Mudra.  Survived by his wife, Carolyn (Kaya) Mudra; daughters, Derinda Eagleton, Michelle (Darrell) Gruber; son, Mike...

Richard W. Brady

Richard W. Brady

Nov 4, 2023



Brady, Richard W.

7-13-1946 – 11-4-2023

Richard W. Brady, 77, of Bellevue, NE passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Nebraska Medicine Bellevue Medical Center.

Richard was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Paul and Erma Brady. He grew up in Bellevue, NE and graduated from Bellevue East High School. He attended Wayne State College where he...

Marilyn Gordon

Marilyn Gordon

Nov 4, 2023

Marilyn Gordon, age 85 of Omaha, passed away on November 4, 2023. Survived by sons, Bill (Anne) Gordon and Tom (Crystal) Gordon; grandchildren, Cassie (Joe) Romaire, Katie Gordon, Hunter (Morgan) Gordon, Cole Gordon. Visitation with the family begins at 10am on Thursday with a wake service at 11am; interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery in Omaha. In lieu of flowers,...

Harold Robert Newbanks, Jr.

Harold Robert Newbanks, Jr.

Nov 2, 2023

Harold Newbanks, Jr. is preceded in death by his parents, Harold Sr. and Betty Newbanks; sister, Linda Childers and brother-in-law, Michael Childers; and sister, Patricia Broyles.

He is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Dave) Wager, Chesapeake, VA, sister, Monica (Randy) Pingel, Dallas Center, IA; grandchildren, Joseph Wager, Josh Wager, Grace Wager, and Jonas Wager and many nieces,  nephews, and...

Nora (Nick) Finn Millea

Nora (Nick) Finn Millea

Nov 2, 2023

 

It is with sadness as well as gratitude for a life well-lived that we acknowledge the passing of our mother, Nora (Nick) Finn Millea. Born at the family farmstead near Emmetsburg, Iowa on October 10, 1925, to Nora Leahy Finn and John Finn Sr., she died peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family on November 2nd, 2023. During...

Marlene E. Lunde

Marlene E. Lunde

Nov 2, 2023

Survived by children, Cyndy Mehrtens, Chris (Mary) Lunde, and Jen (Chris) Goble and nine grandchildren.  Preceded in death by husband, Dennis Lunde; parents, Ballard and Alberta Tipton.

A Private Service will be held in Des Moines, Iowa.

Shawn W. Watson

Shawn W. Watson

Nov 2, 2023

 

Shawn William Watson, 52, of Omaha NE passed away on November 2, 2023 on the Feast of All Souls Day after a hard fought battle, he won the race.

Shawn was born on June 6, 1971 to Terence “Mick” Watson and JoAnn (Venteicher) Watson in Sioux City, IA.  After Shawn graduated from Bishop Heelen Catholic High School in 1990,...

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