Aug 19, 2021

Brian Kent was born to Donna and Kenneth Rice of Burlington, IA in January 1961. He grew up building treehouses, skating on frozen ponds & waterskiing the Mississippi River with his five siblings, many cousins, and friends. After graduating Union High School in 1979 he joined the Air Force and began a 21-year career that took him to duty stations...

Aug 18, 2021

Preceded in death by parents Francis E. and Naomi G. Piotrowski; sister Melanie A. Piotrowski Thompson. He is survived by wife of 48 years, LaVonne Jenson Piotrowski; children, Martin Scott, Jr. and Brian Eric and wife Melissa; grandchildren, Campbell LaVonne, Martin Scott “Scotty” III, Ivy Juliet, Tatum Katherine, Addison Violet, and Jaxson Eric Piotrowski; siblings, Susan Malesa, Bill Piotrowski and...

Aug 17, 2021

Preceded in death by husband Ben Bowen and son Jonny Lee Bowen survived by children Bill, Shell, Jolene, Skeet, Phil, grandchildren, great grandchildren and Pets Angel , Jax and Star .

Aug 16, 2021

Sandra Barritt Hodge Johnson passed away on August 16, 2021, at the age of 84. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and attended Abraham Lincoln High School, graduating in 1955. She married (and later divorced) Vern Hodge. Most of her early life was spent raising their 10 children. She worked for 5 years as a school secretary in Bellevue,...

Aug 14, 2021

Beatrice L. “Bea” Carmona was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was born in Covington, KY and raised in Weston, MO before marrying James Carmona who was in the US Army. Bea was a very proud military spouse and made a home for the family wherever they moved. Bea was an animal lover all her...

Aug 12, 2021

Lee is a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Words to best describe Lee are LOVE, compassion and humility. Lee was passionate about the success of others and did all he could to help them do so. His involvement in the community over the years speaks to his love for the city of Omaha and for the people...

Aug 11, 2021

Monnie Marie Markel passed away on 8-11-2021 in Naples, Florida at the age of 96. Monnie was born on 10-9-1924 in Omaha, Nebraska to Arthur and Monnie Storz. She graduated from Duchesne Academy and then went on to college at Manhattanville in New York City and graduated in 1946 from Lone Mountain College in San Francisco. On 11-30-1946, she married...

Aug 9, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Genevieve Brogan. Survived by wife, Joan Brogan; in laws, Norma Dendinger, Mary Ann O'Rourke, Donald Dendinger, Bishop William Dendinger; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Aug 7, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Harold and Florence Johns; sisters, Judy Kemp, Stephanie Muhlbach. Survived by wife, Judy Johns; children, Donna (Shannon Goedde) Dawson, Barbara Cabrera, David Johns; grandchildren, Robin Dawson, Kimberly Goedde, Nadia Johns; great granddaughter, Riley Dawson; brother, John (Donna) Johns.

Aug 7, 2021

Preceded in death by beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara; sons, David and Steven Hopkinson; grandson, Robert (bob rod) Rodrigues. Survived by daughter, Trish (Tony) Rodrigues; daughter in law, Deb Hopkinson; granddaughter, Christy (Caleb) Sonntag; grandsons, Jake and William Hopkinson; Great grandchildren Layla, Landon and Nathan.

Aug 7, 2021

Dr. James Edney, an Omaha surgeon who was recognized as a top breast cancer specialist in the region, died on Aug. 7 in a tragic plane accident in Victoria, Minnesota. He was 72. Dr. Edney served as a surgeon starting in 1975, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Early in his career, he completed a one-year fellowship at the...

Aug 6, 2021

Aug 5, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Gail and James Coughlin, Sr.; brother, Robert and sister, Cathy. He is survived by wife, Sherryl Coughlin; children, Kent, David, Kelly, Douglas, Diane and Kevin; grandchildren; brothers, James, Jr., Donald and Ronald; nieces and nephews. A simple cremation is taking place. Memorials to Nebraska Humane Society or Poor Clare Nuns (OSC). JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES...

Aug 3, 2021

David Lee Bailey, 79, of Omaha, NE died on August 3, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 13, 1941 in Moline, IL to Ed and Pauline Bailey and grew up in Ottumwa, IA. Dave served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1964, stationed in Fort Dix, Hawaii and Vietnam. He married Julia Roop on April...

Aug 3, 2021

Adam A. “ Kirk” Kirchofer, age 95, was born at home in Omaha, Nebraska and died at Brookestone Village in Omaha on the evening of August 3, 2021. He was the middle son of Mathilde A. and Adam M. Kirchofer who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary; his son Robert; his...

Aug 3, 2021

Survived by her husband, Michael P. Wertzberger; children, Nick (Christine) Wertzberger and Kate (Brandon) FitzGerald; granddchildren, Ina and Alden Wertzberger; sisters, Barbara (Mark) Wade, Mary Ann (Mike) Harvey, Susan Dabney; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Walsh and niece, Madeline “Maddy” Eich. VISITATION: Friday, August 6, at the 72nd Street Chapel, starting at...

Aug 1, 2021

Bobby G. Elks SMSgt USAF (Ret) October 10, 1939 - August 1, 2021 Bobby was born in Grimesland, NC to Lawrence and Betty Elks. He served 27 years in the US Air Force and was stationed all over the world to include: Turkey, Germany, Thailand, Iran and Philippines. He then worked for the Omaha Postal Service for 25 years until...

Aug 1, 2021

James was born in Omaha to James and Lillian (Peklo) Lorence, Sr. He served in the US Navy for an enlistment before making his career as an electrician. He worked for Miller Electric for 37 years. James was an entrepreneur and always thinking of his next project, creating and operating several successful small businesses. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed...

Jul 31, 2021

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Kent Kratz; parents, Hampton and Helen Williams; brother, Hampton Williams. Survived by her children, Paul (Diane) Kratz and Patti (John) Zukaitis; grandchildren, Jeff (Melissa) Kratz, Gregory (Christie) Kratz, Kathryn Zukaitis, Lucy Zukaitis, Jack Zukaitis and Julie Rose Zukaitis; 5 great grandchildren, David, Luke, James, Elena, and Nina; nieces, nephews and...

Jul 31, 2021

Preceded in death by his father, Ronald Book. Survived by his loving wife, Dee Book; children, Brandon Book, Kayla (Conor) Schnell, Brandon (Kelsy) Gaede and Trevor Gaede; grandson, Carson; mother, Helene Book; sister, Judy (Dean Beach) Wenk; nieces, nephews, his extended family and many great friends.