Obituaries

Jul 12, 2023

Joe was born in Wahoo, Nebraska. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1952, serving during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic. After serving active duty in the Marine Corps, he joined the Nebraska Air National Guard until 1960. Joe married the love of his life, Clarice Kudlacek, in 1957. Starting his family on a farm in Wahoo. The...

Jul 6, 2023

Helen Kay Kava passed away peacefully at the age of 83 years the morning of Thursday, July 6, 2023 in Papillion, Nebraska surrounded by her family.  She was born in Fullerton, Nebraska on Friday, December 8, 1939.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Kava; parents Howard and Helen Aldrich; sister Jeannie Kula and...

Jun 29, 2023

Wendell Jerome Hoins was born on Friday, March 14, 1930, to parents Albert and Frieda (Ahrens) Hoins in Davenport, Iowa, and passed away peacefully in Omaha, Nebraska, on the morning of Thursday, June 29, 2023, at the age of 93 years.

Jun 17, 2023

Alice was preceded in death by her parents John and Viola Winnicki.

She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years Donald G. Janda; children John (Tara) McVicker, Jade (Nate) Prusia, Donny (James) Janda, and Zach Janda; grandchildren Allison McVicker, Tim McVicker, Joseph Janda, CJ McVicker, Sawyer Prusia, Landon McVicker, Maynard Prusia, and Braelynn McVicker; sisters...

Jun 16, 2023

Karen Blum passed away suddenly at her home in Omaha, Nebraska on the morning of Friday, June 16, 2023, at the age of 73 years.

Karen was preceded in death by her father, Robert Jeffers, and her granddaughter, Ashley Blum.

She is survived by her mother Ruth Jeffers; her life partner, Brian Surette; children, Doug...

Jun 10, 2023

Debbie was born in DeLand, Florida in 1964 to Robert and Ann Eccles. She was the youngest of five and the only daughter; survived by brothers Tim, Steve, Ron and Pat. Debbie grew up in Ralston, Nebraska and was a proud Cornhusker and Ralstonite. Growing up Debbie loved singing in the choir, she was an almost fanatical music lover....

Jun 5, 2023

Kelly was preceded in death by her parents Ralph W. & Myrtle N. Conn; sisters Shirley D. Lesier, Gloria Petro; Connie G. Wagner and brother in law Richard "Sonny" Wagner; and significant other William F Madsen.

She is survived by her son Bryan (Patricia) Steffen; grandchildren Bryttney (Galen) Gullie, Nyco (Danielle) Steffen; great grandchildren Gianna and Giulian...

Jun 4, 2023

Patricia Eileen Rooney (O'Brien) was born on Wednesday, November 10, 1943, in San Francisco, California, and passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 79 years.

Patricia was preceded in death by her loving husband, Deacon Paul Rooney († 8-24-2020), and her parents, Ottillia “Tillie” (Fechke) and Patrick O’Brien; in-laws Patrick...

May 31, 2023

Maris was preceded in death by her parents George and Margaret Windels; her son Dana Reed; brother Paul Windels.

She is survived by her daughter Corina (Randy) Danielson: sister Cindy Jones; sister-in-law Lucille Windels; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; many nephews and nieces; along with church family members and friends.

May 22, 2023

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents John and Ann Longshore; sisters Ann Mastin and Connie Wynn; brothers Dennis and Thomas Longshore.

He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Rita J. Longshore; brother Jack (Lucy) Longshore; sisters Margaret (Frank) Jura and Cindy Mann.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be directed...

May 19, 2023

Kenneth H Thomsen passed away on the evening of Friday, May 19, 2023. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife, Edna, and grandson, Sam Thomsen. He is survived by his loving children Larry (Sharon), John (Jean), Bruce (Amy), and Doug (Shannon) Thomsen; 10 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren.

May 18, 2023

Helen Rita Kozeny (nee Zyla) passed away peacefully at Fountain View Senior Living, in Omaha, Nebraska on the afternoon of Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the age of 94 years.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband John M. Kozeny; parents Stanley and Mary Zyla; brothers John, Edward, Walter, and Stanley, Jr.; grandson Bobby Inness

May 5, 2023

Eldon Charles Pape "Charlie" passed away in Omaha on the evening of Friday, May 5, 2023, at the age of 85 years.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Greg and Hilda (Fritz) Pape; brother Ron Pape; and sister Donna Gregor.

He is survived by children Michelle (Gary) Lebens, Jerry (Anne) Pape, and Dan...

May 4, 2023

Bob was born on January 11, 1940, in Fort Riley, Kansas to Ruben and Anna Sorenson. Bob’s formative years were somewhat of a challenge and at the age of 13, he entered the Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. From June 1956 to June 1957 he served in the Army National Guard; joined the United States Air Force in July...

Apr 29, 2023

Charles was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Turk-Smith; parents Harvey Sanders and Eva Smith; step son Richard Turk and Charles first wife Vallery Smith. He is survived by his step sons Robert (Jacque) Turk, Curtis Turk, and Jeff Turk; Sr.; Cheryl (Mike) Izzo.

Apr 29, 2023

Nellie was born in Farragut, IA to George and Dorotha Jones. She graduated high school in Sidney, IA and then married Donald E. Gray on May 23, 1948. Together they had two daughters, Sandra and Beth. Nellie worked at Mutual of Omaha for 36 years before retiring in 1987.

After retirement, Nellie was known as...

Apr 29, 2023

Burial at the Omaha National Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the United States Army Honor Guard and American Legion Post #331

Apr 21, 2023

Ramon (“Ray”) Keith Kunc—loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather—passed away on April 21, 2023, at the age of 94 years. Ray left this world peacefully holding the hand of Ila Mae (Otte) Kunc, his beloved wife of 72.5 years, and surrounded by his family.

Ray was born September 1, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Rudolph...

Apr 19, 2023

Barbara Ann Holst (nee Kubin) rejoined her loving husband, John, in Heaven on the evening of Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the age of 91 years.

Barbara Ann is survived by her children John J. Holst, Dianna (Steven) Hoins, Robert (Linda) Holst, and Theresa (Doug) Spongberg; grandchildren Chad (Annette) Hoins, Michelle (Keith) McDonald, Grace Holst, Grant Holst,...

Apr 19, 2023

Edna was preceded in death by her grandson Sam Thomsen.

She is survived by her loving husband of 73 years Kenneth Thomsen; children Larry (Sharon), John (Jean), Bruce (Amy), and Doug (Shannon) Thomsen; 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren; brother John McKinney.

Burial to take place at a later date.