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James D. Bogensberger

James D. Bogensberger

Apr 13, 2022

JAMES DAVID “JIM / BOGIE” BOGENSBERGER MARCH 12,1965 – APRIL 13, 2022 Jim Bogensberger was born in Phoenix, Arizona to Bill (Bogy) and Andrea (Andy) Bogensberger. He spent his early childhood in Arizona. Family relocations also took him to Montana, Florida, Washington and Wyoming. Ultimately, he settled in Omaha where he has resided since 1972. Jim attended Millard North High...

Pamela "Pam" J.  Mohr

Pamela "Pam" J. Mohr

Apr 13, 2022

Pam was born September 12, 1956 in Omaha and died in Omaha onApril 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by parents William Earl Knightand Lois Linke Knight Waltermeyer, sister Connie Pullen, former husband Brian Mohr, life partner Mike Jacobsen. Survived by son Jeffrey (Tawnya) Mohr and children Trenton, Jayse and Tamryn; son Jonathan (Angie) Mohr and children Ashlynn, Josh,...

Michael W. Sundermeier

Michael W. Sundermeier

Apr 11, 2022

Michael William Sundermeier was born on December 8, 1935 to Theodore and Mary (O’Connor) Sundermeier in Grand Island, Nebraska. He attended St. Mary’s elementary and high schools in Grand Island, and earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. Post Graduate studies in English Literature took place at the Universities of Minnesota and Nebraska, and Michael...

Lee Bernstein

Lee Bernstein

Apr 11, 2022

Bernstein, Lee A. “Bill” - born 12/21/1925 - 4/11/2022. Preceded in death by parents Abe and Sadie Hoffman Bernstein, stepmother Anna Brown Bernstein, and sister Harriett Bernstein (Morrie) Wasserman. 1943 graduate of Omaha Central High School, and attended the University of Omaha and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was a lifelong Omahan, a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran 1943-1946. Sixty year...

Nancy K.  Copenhaver

Nancy K. Copenhaver

Apr 10, 2022

Preceded in death by her husband Bob Copenhaver and daughter Jean Copenhaver. She is survived by her children Rob (Tairi), Thom (Joan), Mary (Mike), Susan (Kevin), John (Jenn), and by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Jackie A. Jordan

Jackie A. Jordan

Apr 10, 2022

Preceded in death by her husband, Lyle Jordan and daughter in law, Linda Best. Survived by her children, Jim Best, Cindy (Dan Larsen) Sorensen and Kerry (Jeff) Fishbaugh; 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren; her beloved dog, Nani; her extended family and many dear friends. Funeral Service Thursday, 10:30am at Rejoice! Lutheran Church with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Visitation with the...

Berniece E. Barnes

Berniece E. Barnes

Apr 7, 2022

Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne and her parents Robert and Bernice Ramsey. Survived by her brother, Robert (Carolyn) Ramsey; nieces, nephews and her special friend, John Brody.

Richard A.  Costello

Richard A. Costello

Apr 6, 2022

Preceded in death by his parents Donald and Eleanora Costello. He is survived by his wife Larele Costello, children Charla (Zach) Henery and Hank (April) Costello, sister Julie (Mike) Armstrong, and grandsons CJ and Finn Henery. Richard was a retired submariner in the United States Navy.

Ronald  J.  Palagi

Ronald J. Palagi

Apr 3, 2022

Ronald J. Palagi (February 21, 1947 - April 3, 2022) – “We’re On Your Side” Ronald J. Palagi, who built one of the most prominent personal injury practices in the Midwest, passed away peacefully at his home on April 3, 2022, with family present. He was 75. Born in Glasgow, MT, to the late Robert J. Palagi and Violet (Helgeson)...

Clara Belle Patterson

Clara Belle Patterson

Apr 3, 2022

Clara Belle Thurlow Patterson was born at home on 6/28/1941 in Stuart, NE to Norton and Beulah Thurlow. The oldest of four children growing up on a farm, she attended a one room schoolhouse, played the saxophone, graduated from Atkinson Public High School and was crowned O’Neill’s Hay Queen in 1958. She later moved to Omaha, NE, where she met...

Robert  L. Bracken, Jr.

Robert L. Bracken, Jr.

Mar 31, 2022

Preceded in death by his wife, Carmen Mary Bracken “Alba”. He is survived by his sons, Benjamin Bracken and James Bracken; siblings, Rognar (Judy) Anonby II, Marshall (Stasi) Anonby, Pamela(Ron Vintilo) Anonby Isom; nieces, nephews. Services, Tuesday April 12th,10am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment, St. John Cemetery. Visitation begins Monday, April 11th, 5pm at theBellevue/Sarpy County Chapel...

Steven E. Shafer

Steven E. Shafer

Mar 30, 2022

Steven E. Shafer March 24, 1961 – March 30, 2022 Steven “Papa Shaf” passed away in his home in Omaha. He was a lifelong musician and played the piano at Citylight Church for many years. Steven is survived by children, Jonathan (Amanda) and Rebecca Shafer and their mother, Brenda; grandchildren, Teagan and Jonah; sister, Karen (Larry) Vinson; beloved dog, Heidi....

Sr. Carolyn Coffey, Rsm

Sr. Carolyn Coffey, Rsm

Mar 30, 2022

Preceded in death by parents, Timothy A. and Maria (Swift) Coffey; sister, Madeline Miller; brother in law, Ira Miller. Survived by her sisters of the Sisters of Mercy; sisters, Warrine (Bill) Young, Kathleen (George) Royce; brother, Michael Coffey; niece, Katie Royce; nephew, David (Becky) Royce; grandnephew, Harrison Royce.

Robert E. Katleman

Robert E. Katleman

Mar 30, 2022

Robert Katleman passed away on March 30 at the age of 94 in Omaha. He was a WWII Veteran. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Esther J. Katleman, his parents, Minnie and Oscar Katleman; sister, Beverly Katleman Gilinsky Portnoy. He is survived by his daughter, Debi (Jeff) Smedlund of Omaha, son, Steve (Roberta) Katleman of Fairfax, VA;...

Mark Robert Sall

Mark Robert Sall

Mar 29, 2022

Survived by wife, Jennifer Sall; children, Andrew and Lucia Sall; parents, Robert and Suzanne Sall; brother, Michael (Dana) Sall; nieces, nephews and cousins.

Beryl L. Thomas

Beryl L. Thomas

Mar 27, 2022

Beryl Thomas, known to friends as “Buzzard,” passed away on March 27, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. He was 73 years old. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Bessie Thomas. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Mary Lou; children, Ryan (Yesenia) Thomas and Hannah (Jacob McClinton) Thomas; three grandchildren, Juliana, Santiago, and Selena; his extended...

Elizabeth Jean Spanheimer

Elizabeth Jean Spanheimer

Mar 27, 2022

Preceded in death by husband, Walter Spanheimer. Survived by children, Robert (Paula) Spanheimer, Richard (Mary) Spanheimer, Michael (Sonia) Spanheimer, Kathryn (Joe) Marr; grandchildren, Nathan, Philip, Jenny, Krissie, Laura, Ryan, Jason and Jeffrey; 12 great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Bernice Mary  Lanspa

Bernice Mary Lanspa

Mar 26, 2022

Bernice Mary Hayes was born in Sutton, Nebraska while her parents Thomas Dean and Carrie Hayes were visiting relatives. They returned to their home in Montana where Bernice grew up and learned pride in her Irish heritage, a focus on family, and a love of Native American art. She attended Creighton University School of Pharmacy where she met another pharmacy...

Virginia G. Jensen

Virginia G. Jensen

Mar 26, 2022

Preceded in death by her husband, Fred Jensen. Survived by her sons, Ellis (Gloria) Jensen and Alan (Beth Daly) Jensen; grandchildren, Matthew (Jackie) Jensen, Steven (Jenny) Jensen, Andy (Jenny) Jensen, Michael (Sara) Jensen, Lauren (Alex) Glazer and Chris Jensen; 13 great-grandchildren; her extended family and many good friends. Memorial Service Saturday, 2:00pm at the Pacific Street Chapel. Memorial visitation with...

Mary Esther Chima

Mary Esther Chima

Mar 24, 2022

Mary Esther Osadebe was born to her parents who are the late Mrs. Maria Utubo Osadebe Nee Nwabueze and Mr. Christopher Obodoefuna Osadebe in Atani, Anambra State, Nigeria on December 14, 1947. She later had two other siblings, Elder Felix Chukwudum Osadebe and Juliet Titi Udemba Onwuemene Nee Osadebe, that she helped raised during her adolescent years. Mary went on...

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