Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

Sandra was preceded in death by her parents Donald and Audrey McBrayer; daughter Kimberly Zielinski; grandson Thomas Fletcher; nephew Thomas Blair; grandson in law Troy Belt.

She is survived by her loving husband Jack Graham; sister Cindy (Lorin) Hill; children Dawn (Scott) Fletcher, Kristy Zielinski, Kerry Zielinski; grandchildren Alicia Fletcher, Trenton Rannels, Kelsey Belt, Kiley Zielinski, Kloie...

Aug 23, 2024

Lewis Lutjen Christian Gerloff passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Friday, August 23, 2024 at the age of 50. He was born February 19th, 1974 in Ottumwa, Iowa. The beloved son of Lewis L. Gerloff and Twila Garside Gerloff, he graduated from Cardinal High School in Eldon, Iowa May 1992. He earned an Associate Degree from...

Aug 17, 2024

Richard Dewain Ulrich, known affectionately as Dick, passed away at the age of 90 on August 17, 2024 in LaVista, NE. Dick was born on May 26, 1934 in Atkinson, Nebraska to Dewain and Valeria Ulrich. He was a lifelong resident of Nebraska and was one of the first residents to buy a home in LaVista where he and...

Aug 13, 2024

Richard served 10 1/2 years in the Airforce .  First 6 years as enlisted, last 4 1/2 years as an officer.  He attended Officer Training School in San Antonio, TX in 1978.  In 1982, he thought Omaha, NE was a good place to raise a family and he got out of the service.  As his sons were growing up...

Aug 13, 2024

William was preceded in death by his loving wife Karin D. Broich; parents William H. and Irene C. Broich.

He is survived by his sister Dorothy J. Moser; nephews Richard J. Moser, Patrick A. (Judy) Moser; niece Cheryl (Bill) Shollenberger.

Burial to take place at a later date at St. Adrian Catholic Cemetery in Adrian,...

Aug 12, 2024

Phyllis Jensen Bellows, aged 98, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born March 15, 1926, on the family farm in Washington County, Nebraska, to her parents Jimmy and Madolin Jensen, she lived a full life marked by her inspiring dedication to her work and a deep love for her family.

Phyllis's early education took...

Aug 12, 2024

Carrie Lynn Walls, daughter of George and Hazel (Larson) Ojeski, was born in Omaha, Nebraska on July 10th, 1946.  Following a courageous battle with illness, Carrie found eternal peace on August 12th, 2024.

Carrie, the youngest of four siblings, possessed an indomitable spirit that defined her life.  She met the love of her life, Stephen J. Walls...

Aug 8, 2024

Darlene Marion (Aulner) was born to Alta and John Aulner Sr. in their rented home on February 7th, 1929, in Sioux Fall’s South Dakota.  At the age of four she moved with her family to a farm near Estelline, South Dakota where her father became a sharecropper for the next several years. In 1940 the family relocated to Omaha,...

Aug 7, 2024

Paul F Kavulak, age 83, of Louisville, NE, passed away on August 7, 2024. He was born December 28, 1940, the oldest of three boys to Frank Kavulak and Wilhelmina (Weverka) Kavulak. He attended South High before joining the United States Marine Corps, serving as a combat engineer for 3 years. He loved to wear his Marine Corps emblem attire...

Aug 5, 2024

He is survived by his loving parents Cecil and Dianna Hiller; sibling Andrew Jacob Hiller; Mitchie his loving cat; and many more cousins, nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Per Dustin's wishes there will be no services to take place.

Aug 1, 2024

Grace is survived by her children Steve (Melinda), Dianne Kreutzer, Tom, Al (Amy), Tim (Jacque), Denise (Danny) Baratta, Debbi (Chris) Kirby; 21 grandchildren Jason (Lori) Kreutzer, Alison (Jon) Kirk, Daniel (Meggie) Kreutzer, Sarah (Jason) Brehm, Jake (Chelsea) Zimmerer, Zach (Emily) Baratta, CJ (Kim) Zimmerer, Kyle (Becca) Kreutzer, Brandon (Martika) Baratta, Jamie (Nick) Dethlefs, Abbie Zimmerer, Nate (Lexi) Zimmerer, Hannah...

Aug 1, 2024

Jack Schu passed away at home on the morning of Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the age of 74 years.

Jack was born and raised in South Omaha, Nebraska, by his mother and father, Donna and Al Carmicheal. As the oldest of 9 children there was rarely a dull moment growing up in that household.  He spent...

Jul 28, 2024

Harold William Knapp passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the age of 78 years. He was born August 6, 1945, in Stamford, Connecticut.

Harold is preceded in death by his mother Sarah Montgomery; father Harold E. Knapp; and sister Virginia Tiriolo.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Karen; children Jerry (Sue),...

Jul 27, 2024

Obituary pending at this time.

Jul 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Daniel Gene McShannon.

Daniel, age 64, passed away on July25, 2024, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born December 20, 1959, in Omaha, Nebraska to parents Yvonne Price and Gene McShannon.

After graduating from Omaha South High School in 1978, Daniel moved...

Jul 12, 2024

Ermin Edward Snitily “Ed” was born in Wahoo, Nebraska, on Saturday, June 1, 1946, to parents Joseph and Hedvika Snitily. Ermin passed away on the afternoon of Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Ermin graduated from Wahoo Catholic High School (now called Bishop Neumann High School) in 1963 and then attended Creighton University obtaining...

Jul 8, 2024

Frances Marie Fisher passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024. Frances was born January 16, 1948, to her parents Sebastino and Frances Cortese. She was the oldest of four children – her brother James and sisters Marilyn and Patricia. Born and raised in Omaha, Frances graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1966.

Frances and her...

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...

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,...

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...