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Local obituaries for Omaha & Bellevue, Nebraska
and surrounding areas
Rosemary C. Gross
Jan 29, 2025
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Bob Gross; brothers, Steve, John and George Cenovich. Survived by her children, John (Jolene) Gross, Jeanne Gross, and Carol (Steve) Foreman; grandchildren, Elizabeth Foreman, Zephyr Perez, Sandra Perez, Xavier Watkins, and Grace Bell; 11 great-grandchildren; her former students; her extended family and many good friends.
MASS of Christian Burial Tuesday, February...
Thomas W. Conn
Jan 27, 2025
Preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael Conn; brother, Terry Conn. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Carly (née Vitullo Kugel); children, Ryan (Jenny Ellis) Conn and Corey (Kaili Eisenauer) Conn; stepchildren, Mike (Rachele) Kugel, Joe Kugel and Tom Kugel; 6 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his extended family and many good friends.
Memorial Mass Friday, February 7, 2025, at...
Donald F. Sutton
Jan 27, 2025
Donald F. “Don” Sutton
June 27, 1927 – January 27, 2025
Donald Sutton was born in Omaha, NE on June 27, 1927 to John “Leonard” and Anna (Jorgensen) Sutton. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Audrey; parents; step-mother, Emma; 6 siblings; Joe, Alfred, Jack, Sr Margaret, Bob, and Sr Jeananne Sutton; Tere Sutton (daughter in law) and Craig...
John Francis "Jack" Bartek
Jan 26, 2025
Our beloved dad, Jack Bartek, passed away peacefully on January 26th at home in his sleep, which is a true blessing. He is now reunited in heaven with his wife and soulmate, Dee (Elliott) Bartek, his son Joe, brother Tom, brother-in-law Don Elliott, parents Methodious and Phyllis, and many of his friends from Holy Family Parish where they worshiped for...
Eileen C. Schafer
Jan 24, 2025
Eileen Schafer, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Elkhorn, Nebraska, on January 24, 2025.
She was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. After graduating from Cathedral High School, she worked at Mutual of Omaha for a few years before finding joy working as a machinist at Vickers. She eventually retired at the age of 57.
She was...
Betty Blake
Jan 24, 2025
Preceded in death by her parents, Patrick and Luella Murphy; brothers, John and Billy Murphy; granddaughter, Jessie Blake. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, William “Bill” Blake; children, Anthony (Antonette) Blake, Colleen (Don) Short, Kevin (Terri) Blake, Liz Blake, and Pam (Joe) Conley; 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren; her extended family and many good friends.
MASS of Christian Burial Thursday,...
Louise M. LaFramboise
Jan 21, 2025
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Dr. Louise Marie LaFramboise was released from service to her family, community and profession as her physical body took its last breath and came to rest.
Louise is survived by husband, Bryan LaFramboise; daughters, Cassandra L. and Samantha E. LaFramboise; mother, Dorothy Nelson; brother, Michael (Sonya) Nelson; sister, Barb Nelson; close friend and aunt, Shirley Simons...
Kirk E. McLaughlin
Jan 20, 2025
Kirk Eugene McLaughlin passed away on January 20, 2025, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of love, friendship, and fun times.
Kirk was united in marriage to Karen on June 27, 1970, in Audubon, Iowa. Their partnership was blessed with two sons, Cory and Mickey McLaughlin, who, along with their families, carried forward Kirk's zest for life.
Kirk was an exceptional athlete in...
Hugh P. Cowdin
Jan 18, 2025
Dr. Hugh P. Cowdin passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18th. Born on December 1, 1930 to parents Caroline Owen Cowdin and Charles Thomas Cowdin of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the second of four children, including Charles T. Cowdin, Jr., Caroline Pomponio, and Timothy Cowdin. All are now deceased.
Hugh was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years,...
Karen Green
Jan 16, 2025
Karen Green, age 62, passed away on January 16, 2025, with her loving husband, Larry, at her side. She was born March 20, 1962, in Havre, Montana, to Bruce and Afton Seamons, the third of seven children.
Karen was a twin, which is unusually common in her family. She has a twin brother, a father who is an identical twin, and...
James J. Sommer
Jan 15, 2025
Jim graduated from Cathedral High School in 1973 and chose to drive semi-trucks. He moved furniture across 48 states which tickled his traveling bone. During this time, he met his beloved wife, Beth in the early 1980’s and they married in 1991. Jim also worked with his brothers for many years, at Brown Transfer. After he retired from the trucking...
Sharon L. Jensen
Jan 12, 2025
Sharon Lee Jensen was born to Art and Grace Kuehl in Omaha, NE on May 26th, 1941. She graduated from Omaha Benson High School, later meeting and marrying Tom Jensen. She worked in bookkeeping at Southwest Bank, Gretna State Bank and Werner Enterprises, where she retired from. She loved horses her whole life, participating in 4H and barrel racing. She...
Michael P. Mullen
Jan 12, 2025
Michael Patrick Mullen, age 72, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, surrounded by his family in Omaha, Nebraska.
Michael was born on February 26, 1952 in Omaha to Maurice and Doris (Johnson) Mullen. He was one of seven children and attended St. Pius Catholic School and went to Benson High School. He married Lori Pirie in 1982 and had three...
Laurel Kay "Laurie" Martin
Jan 11, 2025
Laurie was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt. She graduated from Westside high school. She worked at McDonalds as part of a school program. Volunteered at a nursing home, loved being a part of the Human Resources team at Midlands Hospital, volunteered and participated in Special Olympics.
Laurie loved people, coloring, dressing up, getting and giving hugs,...
Thomas Elmore Rohrbough
Jan 8, 2025
Thomas “Tom” E. Rohrbough, age 86, of Grand Island, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Regional Hospital in Grand Island.
A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 14th at 1pm at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Grand Island, NE. with Pastor Bill Pavuk officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, January 13th from 5-7pm at All Faiths...
William "Bill" T. Hoss
Jan 7, 2025
William “Bill” T. Hoss
January 1, 1946 – January 7, 2025
Survived by wife, Patricia; children, Daniel (April) Hoss, Rebecca Hoss (Chance Lawson), and Jennifer Hoss-Miller (Don Miller); grandchildren, Maggie, Asher, and Haley Hoss, Avery and Casey Lawson, and Josephine Miller; siblings, Anthony Hoss, Christopher (Susan) Hoss, and Dorothy Hnatiuk; stepbrother, Hubert Ellwein. Preceded in death by father, Francis, and wife, Agnes...
Karen Gonyea
Jan 7, 2025
Karen Gonyea, a devoted spouse, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, died Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, of complications resulting from cardiac problems.
Karen was born on June 19, 1945 to Erik Torring and Clara Torring of Ruskin, Nebraska. She grew up in Ruskin with her siblings Sherrill, Sharon, and Erik (called “Butch”). Beautiful, bright, and spirited, she graduated from Ruskin...
Sr. Judith Patricia Healy
Jan 7, 2025
Judy Pat was born Sept. 29, 1942 in Omaha to John and Helen Healy. A graduate of Mercy High School and College of Saint Mary, she worked the last 30 years as librarian at the College.
Judy is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother John Jr. She is survived by sister-in-laws, nieces and nephews, and the Sisters of...
Russell Gene Nelson
Jan 7, 2025
Russell Gene Nelson, age 75, died January 7, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Russ struggled with a complicated neurologic disease for decades, and died peacefully surrounded by his family at home.
Russ was born August 19, 1949, in Audubon, Iowa, the son of Donavon and Lois Nelson.
Russ graduated from Exira High School in 1968. After high school, he attended the...
Betty L. "Scarlett" Simmons
Jan 6, 2025
Preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Betty Hahn; step-father, Channing Cotton. Survived by loving husband of 57 years, Jerold; sister, Julie Cotton; her extended family and many good friends.
CELEBRATION of Life Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2pm to 4pm at the Bellevue/Sarpy County Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Nebraska Humane Society or...
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