Mar 2, 2020

Preceded in death by husband, Stephen Merrill; brother, William Helms. Survived by children, Eric (Sherry) Merrill, Theresa Janousek, Elizabeth Merrill, Michelle Merrill; grandchildren, Jennifer, Cassie, Whitney, Emily, Madeline; 5 great grandchildren; brother, John (Peggy) Helms.

Mar 2, 2020

Mar 2, 2020

Survived by his wife, Anne Trimble; daughter Katherine Fenz Trimble. Preceded in death by his parents, John Guy and Lucy (Randall) Trimble and 12 siblings. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 or to The Lucy Trimble Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o Red Cloud Indian School.

Mar 1, 2020

Lillian was a loving mother and grandmother. She was a faithful member and volunteer at Blessed Sacrament for many years. Preceded in death by husband, John; parents, Adolph and Ethel Soukup; brother, Raymond Soukup. Survived by children: Larry (Kathy) White, Patrick White, Kevin (Wendy) White, Kathryn (Terry) Podraza, Susan Dorner and Lori (Tom) Wickwire; 20 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and...

Mar 1, 2020

Survived by parents, Donald and Heather Silva; sisters, Taylor and Olivia; grandparents, Rhonda and Red Bach, Lon (Carl) Childress, and Rich Silva; uncles, Bob (Judy) Silva and Brian (Missy) O’Brien; aunt, Robin Bach; cousins, Courtney O’Brien, Brady O’Brien, Maddy Silva, Emma Silva and Xavier Silva. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family for later designation.

Feb 29, 2020

Dr. John Douglas Smith died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He was loved by his wife of 51 years, Dianne (Charles) Smith; his son, Daniel; his daughter, Kelly Lesser, her husband Michael Lesser; and his grandchildren Charles and Emily Lesser. John was born on June 6th, 1947 in Charleston, Illinois, the only child of Hamilton and Irene...

Feb 28, 2020

Ruth passed away on Feb. 28, 2020 at the age of 71, at Brighton Gardens in Omaha fol-lowing a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Minnie and Paul Heitmen and brother, Bob Heitman. Ruth is survived by husband, Paul; sons, Joseph (Stephanie) and Daniel (Jennifer); brother, Ronald (Martha); sisters in law, Bobbie Heitman of Minden, NE.,...

Feb 28, 2020

Zachary “Zach” Kendel Beck was born on September 30,1992 in Boulder, Colorado to Robyn Loveland and Jon Beck. Zach was an outstanding young man who passed from this world on February 28, 2020. Zach was loved and respected by so many. He was inclusive, witty and had the incredible ability to bring out the best in those whose lives he...

Feb 27, 2020

Len was born in New York on April 17, 1929 to parents Fred & Evelyn. He was called by the Lord on February 27, 2020. He attended Gettysburg College then went on to proudly serve in the United States Air Force, stationed in Korea. He was a loving family man. Proceeded in death by both of his parents, his sister...

Feb 27, 2020

Preceded in death by parents, Webster and Mamie Harden; brothers, Jack Silverthorn, James Harden, Donald Harden, Richard Harden; sisters, June Teeple, Shirley Bardsley; Survived by wife, Judith Harden; son , Matthew Harden and his Fiancee, Kimberly Wordekemper; granddaughters, Jennifer Harden, Micah Ellis; 1 great granddaughter;sister in law, Joyce Harden; brother in law, Kurt Bardsley; numerous nieces and nephews.

Feb 26, 2020

Preceded in death by husbands, James F. O'Meara, Sr. and Cecil Brubaker; son, Michael J. O'Meara; sister, Patricia Chess.Survived by sons, James F. (Linda) O'Meara, Jr., Thomas J. (Venus) O'Meara; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Connie Morse; numerous nieces and nephews.

Feb 24, 2020

Survived by loving husband of 50 years, Sol Bloom; children, Franklin (Mila) Nibres, Ferdinand (Freda) Salas, Ruth (Mark Tews) Bloom, Jesse Bloom; 6 grandchildren, brother, Narcing Tejero; her extended family and many good friends.

Feb 23, 2020

Preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Kuklish; daughter, Whitney Nims-Morris; parents, Reece and Sybil Edens. Survived by daughters, Stacy Nims and Angie (Dave) Miller; step-children, Deb Kuklish and Steve (Sheila) Kuklish; grandchildren: Ashley Morris, Kate Miller, Maddison Morris, Ed Miller, Ally Miller, Taylor Kuklish and Alex Kuklish; 6 great grandchildren; siblings, Pamela (Dave) Clowdis, Cynthia (Chuck) Hinton and Chris...

Feb 22, 2020

Mary Alyse Jude March 21, 1952 ~ February 22, 1952 Preceded in death by parents; husband, Drew "The Bluzman" Jude. Survived by daughters, Melissa (Jason) Kimball; Jennifer Parker (Ross Jones); grandchildren, Madison, Joey, Violet and Parker; sisters, Lynne (Larry) Green, Barbie (Ron) Peay; special friend, Jeff Walburn; many other loving family and friends.

Feb 21, 2020

Preceded in death by husband, Ray Goodwin. Survived by daughters, Ann (Michael) Tankersley and Martha (Gary) Pietzyk; grandchildren: Jeff (Keriann) Tankersley, Mary (Mario) Pulsinelli, Stephen Tankersley, Michelle Pietzyk and Andrew (Julie) Pietzyk; 4 great grandchildren.

Feb 20, 2020

Joseph (Joe) Edward Poler Sr. of Omaha passed away on February 20, 2020 at Nebraska Medicine following a brief illness. Joe was born on July 17, 1936 to Patrick and Sarah (Sally) Poler. He graduated from Technical High School where he was active in drama and business. He attended Omaha University and worked for AMF and later Enterprise and National...

Feb 17, 2020

Preceded in death by parents Alfred and Sidonie, and Daughter Lenore Deborah Survived by Wife of 60 years- Judith, Son Dan (Mindi), Grandsons Solomon and Elijah, Step Grandchildren, Logan and Brooklyn Armstrong. Born in Fulda, Germany and emigrated to the U.S. September 28, 1938. Lived in NYC until he married Judith on November 8, 1959 and moved to Batavia, NY...

Feb 17, 2020

Preceded in death by his son, Lewis McKercher; siblings, Margaret Morgan and John McKercher. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Marletta; children, John McKercher and Katie McKercher; grandchildren, Campbell and Mayse and great granddaughter, Eme; sister, Elinor Sorenson; his extended family and the students he taught at the Creighton University Dental School.

Feb 13, 2020

Preceded in death by parents, George and Alice (Brophy) Landkamer; brothers, Don, Mike, Bob and Gene Landkamer; sister, Anne Marie VanWesten. Survived by Her Sisters of the Sisters of Mercy; sisters, Loretta Hiebert, Meg Burbach, Barb Ledbetter; brother, Jerry Landkamer; sisters in law, Bobbie and Ginny; many nieces and nephews.

Feb 12, 2020

Preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Lillian Rogers; son, John Kelly; brother, Carl Rogers. Survived by husband, Joseph Kelly; Children, Kathleen (Patrick) Lynch, Michael Kelly, Mark Kelly, Kevin Kelly, Ann (Chris) Kozol; 9 grandchildren; brothers, Don (Jodeen) Rogers, LeRoy Rogers, Richard (Rose) Rogers; sister, Joyce (Bill) Haas; numerous nieces and nephews.