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Arlis K. Wattier

Arlis K. Wattier

Jul 29, 2021

Preceded in death by her son, Jeremy Wattier; Siblings, Francis Biernbaum, Galen Biernbaum, Keith Biernbaum, and Carla Schmitt; parents, Arthur and Rita Biernbaum. Survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Michael; children, Brian (Nicole Snyder) Wattier and Erin (Mark) Davies; 5 grandchildren, Kyle, Kierstyn, Roxy, Payton and Avrie; her extended family and many dear friends. Arlis ‘Ozzie’ Kay Wattier...

Melissa Kay Hohndorf

Melissa Kay Hohndorf

Jul 28, 2021

Preceded in death by father, Philip Clinkenbeard. Survived by husband, Wayne Hohndorf; children, Shannon, Benjamin, Eliana and Mallorie Hohndorf; mother, Barbara Clinkenbeard; brother, Timothy (Jeab) Clinkenbeard; nieces and nephews.

Ruthann Maschka

Ruthann Maschka

Jul 26, 2021

Survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Dr. Philip Maschka; children, Peter (Julie) Maschka and Ann (Jim) Dorminy; grandsons, Philip, Tanner, Ben, Nolan and Will Maschka; sister, Mary Jane “Janie” Cook; nieces, nephews, her wonderful caretakers, and many good friends.

Alice L.  Weibel

Alice L. Weibel

Jul 26, 2021

Preceded in death by husband, Aelred Weibel; children: David, Mark, Colleen and Jeanne; sisters: Emma, Marie and Marcella. Survived by son, Mike Weibel; grandchildren: Brandon (Jaclyn), Tiffany, and Jennifer; great granddaughter, Autumn; brother, Tom. Memorial Visitation Friday, July 30th from 4:00-6:00PM at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries Bellevue Chapel.

Marion A. Bianchi

Marion A. Bianchi

Jul 25, 2021

Marion Gerow Bianchi was born 3/18/1923 in Gillette Wyoming and died 07/25/2021 in Omaha. She graduated from Duchesne College in 1946 then taught high school. She met Eddie, her husband of 68 years, when she took a part time job at Modern Equipment Company. They married in 1950. In her lifetime, she was a teacher, homemaker, tax preparer and an...

David Michael Koll

David Michael Koll

Jul 23, 2021

Dave Koll, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 70. David Michael Koll was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Alfred and Elaine Koll. He grew up in Walnut, Iowa on the family farm. He graduated in 1969 from Walnut High School. Dave attended Peru State College and graduated in 1973. After college, he moved to Omaha...

Marilou Kirkland

Marilou Kirkland

Jul 21, 2021

Marilou’s was a life of summer. Her journey began in the summer of 1928, one year before the start of The Great Depression. Never one to complain, she enjoyed eating the rationed meals with her family, and quickly developed an aptitude for Marbles. Marilou grasped at an early age the importance of faith. A lifelong devout Catholic, she entered a...

Karen M.  Goodell

Karen M. Goodell

Jul 20, 2021

Preceded in death by parents; brothers and sister. Survived by husband, Robert Goodell; children, Lynn (Randy) Saathoff, Nancy Goodell; Mike (Brenda) Goodell; grandchildren, Cortney Bettcher, Kelsey Saathoff, Carleigh (Kyle) Byers, Holly Saathoff; great grandchildren, Cambrie and Julie; sister, JoAnn Gnat; brother, Venard (Mena) Cordell; numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald E. Kirschbaum

Donald E. Kirschbaum

Jul 19, 2021

Don was born on September 16, 1932 in Defiance, IA to John and Frances (Rosmann) Kirschbaum, the youngest of eight children. In his childhood he loved to trap mink and muskrat on the Nishnabotna River and he loved sports! He especially loved baseball and he excelled as a pitcher, earning the nickname "Fizz." Even with his young family he would...

Dr. Walter D. Hickman, Jr.

Dr. Walter D. Hickman, Jr.

Jul 17, 2021

Survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Mildred; children, Donna (Bill) Fox, Nancy (Pat) Amend, Janice (Raymond) Hobby and Alice (Larry) Munari; 9 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren; brother, Robert (Wanda) Hickman; nieces, nephews, many dear friends and all of his wonderful congregations. Memorial Service Wednesday, 1:00pm at the Pacific Street Chapel with the family receiving guests one hour prior...

Dolores Mae Witherbee

Dolores Mae Witherbee

Jul 16, 2021

Dolores Mae Witherbee, 93, died on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Brookestone Village Nursing Home in Omaha, Nebraska. Dolores joins her beloved husband, John Witherbee; her parents, Cleo and Hettie Durnell; her daughter, Lauri Martin; and her beloved pets in heaven. She is survived by her two children, Mark (Sandi) Witherbee and Lisa (Amy Richardson) Witherbee; her grandchildren, Adam Martin,...

Barbara L. "Stokes" Byers

Barbara L. "Stokes" Byers

Jul 14, 2021

Preceded in death by her husband, David Byers. She is survivied by her children, Parker Tretheway, Mike Tretheway, Kymberly Byers, Beth Pettit, Benjamin Tretheway; 6 grandchildre; a brother and a sister. VISITATION: Thursday, July 22 at the 72nd Street Chapel starting at 4pm with a MEMORIAL SERVICE at 6pm. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES AND CREMATORY 1010 North 72 Street Omaha,...

Kent  Thomas  Popken

Kent Thomas Popken

Jul 14, 2021

Lovingly known as “Papa” to many, he pased away on July 14, 2021 at his daughter, Buffy’s house after a long fight with cancer. He is preceded in death by his mother, Blanche Popken and cousins, Kay and Gil Bridges. He is survived by his daughters, Tiffany (Alastair) Boyd and Buffy (Sean) Centeno, both of Omaha; grandchildren, Gage, Cole, Tanner,...

Ron Walklin

Ron Walklin

Jul 14, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Edward and Genevieve Walklin. Survived by siblings, Tom (Shelley) Walklin and Julie (Dean) Jansen; numerous niece and nephews and great niece and nephews. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Sally S.  Coyne

Sally S. Coyne

Jul 14, 2021

Sally was preceded in death by her parents, Carlton and Gertude Swiler. She is survived by her children, Richard (Suzy) Coyne, William Coyne, Susan Coyne-Gausden; grandchildren, Katie (Jonathan) Steil, Erin Toplikar, Scott (Lindsay) Gausden, Jeff (Alicia) Gausden, Gregg Gausden and eight great grandchildren. A special thank you to all the caregivers that entered her life and provided her exceptional care....

Richard "Dick" T. Pruitt

Richard "Dick" T. Pruitt

Jul 9, 2021

Richard “Dick” T. Pruitt, Jr. Lt. Col USAF (Ret) September 23, 1944 – July 9, 2021 Loving husband, father, and grandfather. Dick served in the USAF for 20 years as an Intelligence Officer and then worked for Northrop Grumman until retirement in 2007. He was an avid record collector and Husker fan. Dick made friends everywhere he went and enjoyed...

Rev. David Lee Smith, Sj

Rev. David Lee Smith, Sj

Jul 9, 2021

One of the founding families of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church and School, graduate of Creighton Prep in 1972, entered Religious Life August 15, 1974 and Final Vows and Ordination June 7, 1985. Preceded in death by parents, Daryl and Darline Smith; sisters in law, Lisa Smith and Mary Smith. Survived by siblings, Liane (Tony) Gulizia, Cindy (Jerry) O'Hagan,...

James R. Smith

James R. Smith

Jun 30, 2021

Preceded in death by parents, Willard and Roberta Smith; cousin, Roger Michaelson. Survived by children, Dan Smith, Cathy (Chris) Lathrop, Colleen (Jake) Thompson and Carly (John) Menichetti; grandchildren, Courtney, Elizabeth, Sydney, Jacob, Krisalynn, Craig, James, Jason and Max; brother, John (Joann) Smith. Memorial Visitation Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at 5:00PM, followed by a Service at 6:00PM at John A. Gentleman...

Nathan Scott Algiere

Nathan Scott Algiere

Jun 27, 2021

Nathan Scott Algiere was born in Syracuse, Nebraska to his parents Clarence and Darlene Algiere on September 13, 1958. He moved to Blair, Nebraska with his family and Graduated from Blair Highschool in 1977, where joined his Family's Water conditioning business. Nathan married Kathy Mossberger on December 30, 1978 and together they had Adam Scott, Michael Scott, Joseph Lee and...

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