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and surrounding areas

Gerald L. Becker

Gerald L. Becker

Mar 25, 2023

Gerald L Becker – Jerry – was born on October 20, 1940 in a Coronado, CA naval hospital while his father was serving as a medical officer.  He loved to tell people that he was a Pearl Harbor survivor. Because his father was stationed in Hawaii, his family was living in a house near the naval base the day of...

Patricia  Louise  (Francis) Gehringer

Patricia Louise (Francis) Gehringer

Mar 24, 2023

Preceded in death by husband R. Edward Gehringer. Survived by son Robert (Natalie) Gehringer, daughters Jane Gehringer and Nanci (Paul) Sammut, grandchildren Lea Gehringer, Dane Gehringer, Sara Anderson, Laura Gehringer, Alexi Weber, and Iain Sammut, and great grandchildren Ben, Greta, Vincent, Sloane, Oliver, Amelia, and Luke.

Pat was an advocate for children in her many volunteer activities and in her career...

Linda M.  Leonard

Linda M. Leonard

Mar 24, 2023

Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Mildred Knight.

Survived by children, Kristina (Eric Gewecke) Bartels, Kelly (James) Griffin, Katlin (partner, Nathan Weiler) Leonard; grandchildren, Giancarlo (Sima), Giovanni, Aedon, Giacomo, Giulianna, Liam, Quinn, Gaibrial and Liberty; and Buster the Cat; brother, John (Peggy) Galligher; sister, Janice Kurpiewiet; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Jeffrey S. Richter

Jeffrey S. Richter

Mar 23, 2023

Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Dorothy Richter; sister, Linda Nielsen. Survived by his children, Daniel (Kaci) Richter and Megan (Kevin Russell) Richter; grandchildren, Carson, Emaline, Maddox, Willa and Ruby; niece, Melissa Young; great-nieces, Morgan Delatour and Kaetlyn Young; great-great nephew, Hayes Delatour; brother-in-law, Randy Nielsen; his extended family and many good friends.

Funeral Service Tuesday, March 28, 2023,...

Tina A.  (Dolly) Thornburg

Tina A. (Dolly) Thornburg

Mar 23, 2023

Preceded in death by parents, Joseph, Sr. and Angela Bruno; brothers, Sam, Anthony and Joseph, Jr Bruno; sisters, Mary Longnecker, Josephine D’Agosto, Rose Bradley.

Survived by children, Diane M. (Fred) Butym, Wilton T. Thornburg, II, Steven (Mary) Thornburg, Tina Marie (William) McGowan; grandchildren, Dennis, Michajlo, McKayla , Noelle, Chase, Megan and Kimberlie; great grandchildren, Tallulah, Luca and Gianna; sister in law,...

Donald J. Pachunka

Donald J. Pachunka

Mar 22, 2023

Donald J. Pachunka

December 14, 1936 – March 22, 2023

Survived by wife, Maxine; children, Doug (Cathy), Lori (Mike) Tritz, Scott (Kate) and Joe (Kris) Pachunka; 12 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, Dale (Mary) and Terry (Connie) Pachunka; sister-in-law, Lynda Pachunka; extended family and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Joe and Emma; infant son, Richard; brother, Jerry. Donald and his wife...

Mary Lu (Stovie) Courtney

Mary Lu (Stovie) Courtney

Mar 22, 2023

Mary Lu was born in Newman Grove, Nebraska, the youngest of 8 children. Parents,

Mary Carroll Stovie and Jake Stovie, moved the family to Omaha when she was 4-yrs

old. Mary Lu grew up in Omaha, attending Castelar Elementary and St Cecilia High

School and worked at Union Pacific Railroad before marrying the love of her life, Dale

W Courtney in 1957. They enjoyed...

Robert "Bobby" Lee Blesh

Robert "Bobby" Lee Blesh

Mar 20, 2023

Preceded in death by parents, Lionel and Georgina Blesh; brother Lionel, Jr. and sisters Dorothy and Virginia. Survived by sister Vivian Marks; nephews Anthony and Bobby Jr; nieces Pam and Janelle; extended family and friends. Bobby worked with ENCOR for many years.

Visitation Sunday, March 26, 2023 from 3:00-5:00PM at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries 72nd Street Chapel. Graveside Service the following...

Nadine M.  Fender

Nadine M. Fender

Mar 20, 2023

Preceded in death by her parents Myrtle and Sidney Hebner, sister Brenda Porter. Survived by her daughter Teri (Jeremy) Wead, grandson Mason, brothers Fred (Barb) and Rodney Hebner.

Josephine  Marie Dieter

Josephine Marie Dieter

Mar 18, 2023

Josie was born in Leigh, NE on August 27, 1928. Being raised on a farm during the Great Depression shaped her years. She learned the virtues of hard work, the value of a dollar and the value of a strong Catholic faith.

After high school, Josie ventured to Omaha to do secretarial work. She met her future husband Joe, when he...

Christopher  D. "Casey" Brown

Christopher D. "Casey" Brown

Mar 18, 2023

Christopher D. (Casey) Brown, 44, of Haverford, PA. passed away surrounded by his immediate family. He endured chronic autoimmune disease all of his adult life.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy G. Brown, Grandmothers, Mary Alice Brown (née Enright) and Gloria Grasse (née Kitzrow), and Grandfather, Richard Grasse. 

He is survived by his daughters Corinne and Lilah Brown...

Cw3 Norris N. Whitford, Iii, Us Army (Ret)

Cw3 Norris N. Whitford, Iii, Us Army (Ret)

Mar 15, 2023

Preceded in death by father, Norris N. Whitford, Jr.

Survived by wife, Helen L'Herault; children, Jonathan Whitford, Vivianne Whitford; mother, Karen Whitford; step father, Bob Miller; brother, Lee Whitford.

Norris was a third generation military in his family, proudly serving his country in the US Army. He retired in 2013 after serving 24 years as Chief Warrant Officer 3 in Germany. He...

Gloria L. Gordon

Gloria L. Gordon

Mar 13, 2023

Preceded in death by her husband, Mark Gordon. Survived by her children, Jerry (Carole) Gordon, Myra Kay Weller and Linda Jill (Chuck) Dickey; 7 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; her extended family and many good friends.

A private interment was held in Adath Joseph Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.

Clinton L. Clark

Clinton L. Clark

Mar 13, 2023

Clinton L. Clark, age 90 passed away at the Eastern Nebraska Veterans home in Bellevue, NE. He was born in Yankton, SD on May 26, 1932, to Shirley George and Mary Ann Clark. He was first married to his wife (32 years) Dolores (deceased) and children Clinton S.(Sheree) Clark and Catherine A. (Richard) Keiser. He then married Nancy (27 years...

Roy N.  Walton

Roy N. Walton

Mar 13, 2023

Loved by many and feared by a few, whether you knew him as Roy, Peanut, Wedge, or Swamproot, his passing has left a space in your life that no one can ever fill. A man of many words, Roy never missed an opportunity to regale you with one of his many stories. A masterful storyteller, who could make anyone feel...

Tom Sheeren

Tom Sheeren

Mar 13, 2023

Survived by his wife, Sue Sheeren; children, Sara (Tom) McKeon, Steve (Alana) Sheeren, Theresa (Craig) Pike, Chris (Julie) Sheeren; grandchildren, Joe (Cara), Maggie & Katie McKeon, Ada Sheeren, Anna & Sarah Pike, Tom, Jack, Elizabeth & Claire Sheeren; great grandsons, Tommy & Jamie McKeon. Sister-In-law, Lisa Mullins. Nephew, Mike Mullins. Special cousin, Joann Vorrath.

Marianne Papa

Marianne Papa

Mar 11, 2023

Preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph J Papa, Mary (Koller) Papa Hatch, and Robert E Hatch. Survived by her siblings, Rudolph (Jessie) Papa, Carole (Michael) Flood, Linda Murwin, Dean Hatch (Mary Marovich), Jean (Jerry) Wucinski; her extended family and many good friends.

Memorial Service 1:30pm, Friday, March 17, 2023 at the Pacific Street Chapel. 

Visitation with the family one hour...

Deanna F. Wrenn

Deanna F. Wrenn

Mar 10, 2023

Preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Faye and Harold Vincent; son, David Fabian; siblings, Jim and Dick Lack and Judy Dixon. Survived by her husband, Col. Jim Wrenn, USAF (Ret.); children, Jim (Mary) Fabian, Melanie Fabian and Heather, (Nic Thompson) Wrenn; sister, Sandra Robbins; and 7 grandchildren (especially her little dancer).

Services were private with interment in Cedardale Cemetery.

John D. Reed

John D. Reed

Mar 8, 2023

Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Anne Reed.  Survived by his wife, Yolanda Reed; sister, Susan (Peter) Ardison; brother, James (Anita) Reed.

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