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Dolores Marie Somer

Dolores Marie Somer

Jul 7, 2024

Dolores (Dee) was born in Burr, Nebraska on August 13, 1931 to Carl and Grace Wittstock.  She grew up in Cook, Nebraska, graduated from Cook High School in 1949, and attended Peru State Teachers College. She taught in the Cook area for two years before moving to Lincoln, Nebraska, where she worked for Civil Service. She met Edwin in...

Juanita J. Waszak

Juanita J. Waszak

Jul 6, 2024

Juanita was preceded in death by her loving husband Bernard Waszak; parents Philip and Helen Grzywa; grandchildren David Stout and Sarah Waszak; siblings Dolores Lessing and Philip Griswa.

She is survived by her children Bernie (Louise) Waszak, Joe (Carol) Waszak, Bill (Mary) Waszak, Steve (Kate Pokorny) Waszak and Diane (Duanne) Stout; grandchildren Joe Jr., Jim, Dan, Meagan,...

Shirley Ann Beach

Shirley Ann Beach

Jul 2, 2024

Shirley was preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Thomas J. Beach; daughter Breann Beach; parents Robert and Ann Christian.

She is survived by her children Shawn Beach, Bryan Beach, Stephen (Danielle) Beach, and Shannon (Chad) Crowner; grandchildren Patrick, Ireland, Kylie, Dylan, Vincent "Vinny", Leo, and Nicholas; siblings and numerous nieces, nephews, and other...

Mic J. Jorn

Mic J. Jorn

Jul 1, 2024

Michael Jay "Mic" Jorn was born in Fremont, Nebraska on October 12, 1966, to parents Boyd and Bea Jorn. Mic passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Monday, July 1, 2024, in Omaha.

Mic was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his siblings Gini (Garland) Goracke, Jim Jorn, Tim (Lynette) Jorn,...

Wendy Jeanne Arko

Wendy Jeanne Arko

Jun 30, 2024

Wendelyn Jeanne Manley Arko was born in Southern California on October 10, 1950, and died unexpectedly in her home on June 30, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Jeanne Manley; father and mother-in-law John and Betty Arko; her brother Bill; and her sister-in-law Laurie Arko Dredla.

Wendy married Steve Arko...

Michael Creighton Campos

Michael Creighton Campos

Jun 30, 2024

Michael Creighton Campos was born on Monday, February 13, 1950, in Omaha, Nebraska. He passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Sunday, June 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 74 years.

Mike was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and served honorably in the US Army. He retired from Crown...

Joseph A. Perina

Joseph A. Perina

Jun 29, 2024

Joseph A. Perina was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on July 11, 1942, to parents Harry and Margaret Perina, and passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on the morning of Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the age of 81 years.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his...

Amber Nicole Logan (Nee Brooks)

Amber Nicole Logan (Nee Brooks)

Jun 29, 2024

Amber Nicole Brooks/Logan, 40, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29th, 2024. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Amber spent her formative years in Papillion, where she attended Papillion-La Vista High School.

Amber was a vibrant and cherished member of Meadows Church, where she found a deep connection to her faith and her community. She was known for...

Donald Lee Severa

Donald Lee Severa

Jun 27, 2024

Donald Lee Severa passed away on the afternoon of Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Papillion, Nebraska at the age of 86 years. Private Family Services

John R. Ramirez

John R. Ramirez

Jun 26, 2024

John Robert Ramirez, January 28, 1943, is survived by his loving wife of 18 years Lisa A. Neu-Ramirez; son John "JJ" Ramirez, daughter ReNae Ramirez; step-sons Jeremy Neu, Tyler (Sarah) Neu; grandchildren Zach Kula, Gabe Kula, and Kirsten (Isaac) Diaz. John was preceded in death by his father Juan Ramirez and mother Flora (Eggleston) Ramirez; sisters Florentina "Teena" Kehne, Juanita...

Sherri J. Cox

Sherri J. Cox

Jun 25, 2024

Sherri Jean Cox, age 65, passed away on June 25, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.  She was born in Rome, New York on May 19, 1959 to Dorthy and Reginalo Leutz.  Sherri lived in Omaha and Plattsmouth.  Graduated from Plattsmouth High School. Married Dale Cox on September 5, 1980 and lived in Omaha and settled down in...

Jean Marie Vachal

Jean Marie Vachal

Jun 25, 2024

Jean Vachal, age 69, passed away on June 25, 2024 after a long struggle with cancer.  She was born July 23, 1954 to Charles and Letha (Nabity) Jisa in Wichita Falls, TX.  Jean lived in Omaha, NE the majority of her life until moving to La Vista in 1987.  Jean loved spending time with her children (Sonja, Tony and...

Sally Ann Stanek

Sally Ann Stanek

Jun 19, 2024

Sally was preceded in death by her parents William and Pearl Schwab; husband Frank Stanek.

She is survived by her children Cindy Stanek and Greg Stanek; grandchildren Edward, Nicole, Alexus and Jamie; 10 great grandchildren; and many loving nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Memorials may be directed to "Susan G. Komen for the Cure".

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Shirley Des Rosiers

Shirley Des Rosiers

Jun 16, 2024

Shirley June (Hunnell) DesRosiers was born on June 6, 1931, in Runnells, Iowa to Jesse Roscoe and Anna Gladys (Vaughn) Hunnell. She was the fourth of five children, joining her brothers Dwight and Halford, and sister Barbara. Her younger sister Linda came along a few years later. Shirley spoke fondly of a poor, but happy childhood. She was born...

Ramon Baquero-Cruz

Ramon Baquero-Cruz

Jun 13, 2024

Ramon ‘Ray’ Baquero-Cruz passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his life and wife of 47 years, Jolee Baquero-Cruz after a 2-year battle with cancer, where he fought furiously and courageously. Born in Bogota, Columbia he immigrated to Manhattan, NY living in various cities/states over the years until he joined the U.S. Air Force during the Viet Nam era....

Mary Anna Baji

Mary Anna Baji

Jun 12, 2024

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Mark Baji; parents John and Ida Wisnieski.

She is survived by her children Cammie Baltz, Joe Peters, Sonja Dirkse and Tonja Garinger; 5 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters Emily and Georgine; and too many other siblings to count;  nieces, nephews, and other family.

Dr. Jean Durley Deupree

Dr. Jean Durley Deupree

Jun 10, 2024

Dr. Deupree spent her career as a teaching and research neuropharmacologist at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska.  Her research focused on life enhancing medications for epilepsy, ADHD, and other neurological disorders and resulted in numerous patents. She was twice recognized as one of the outstanding young women of America.  As a pioneering female neuroscientist she...

Yano William Jones

Yano William Jones

Jun 10, 2024

Yano “Big” Jones, born December 5, 1976, died suddenly on Monday, June 10th, 2024. Yano's life was defined by his unwavering commitment to serving and inspiring others especially his devotion to his family. Yano was simply a difference maker, fighter, survivor, motivational speaker, the one and only, Coach, Dad, Husband, and Principal Mr. Yano Jones!

Yano leaves...

Diane M. Bishop

Diane M. Bishop

Jun 5, 2024

Diane Marie Ingram was born August 22, 1948 in Omaha, NE to the late James and Kathleen (McBride) Ingram.  Diane attended Sarpy Center NE, and graduated Springfield-Platteview NE high school class of 1966 where she was the Drum Majorette.  Diane attended St. Catherine School of Nursing.

Diane Married Joe Bishop in June of 1968.  To this union...

Eugene "Doc" Watson

Eugene "Doc" Watson

Jun 4, 2024

Eugene "Doc" Watson was born on May 11, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Clinton and Blanche (nee Francine) Watson. He passed away peacefully at Brookstone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska, on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 89 years.

Doc was preceded in death by his wife Sandra; daughter Marlene; siblings Delores, Gary, and Leroy....

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