Carl Russell Benedict
Jul 28, 2023
Carl Benedict was born in Hornell, New York on February 11, 1935. The son of an Erie Lakawanna Railroad employee and a German homemaker, he was the oldest of five children. He was raised in a Catholic family, attended St. Anne’s Catholic Elementary School and Hornell High School. He later obtained his bachelor’s degree in mathematics and a master’s...
Mary Ann Chladek
Jul 26, 2023
Mary Ann was born in Omaha, Nebraska on March 2, 1939.
She grew up in Plattsmouth and went to St. John's for grade school education. She graduated from Mercy HS in Omaha, class of 1957. She married Gary F. Chladek in 1960 and attended one year of college. When Gary became an officer in the US Army...
Lorraine M. Wzorek
Jul 26, 2023
Lorraine was preceded in death by her loving husband Jerry J. Wzorek; parents Edward and Mary Alex; siblings Raymond "Bud" Alex, Evelyn "Sis" Kotlarz, Dolores "Dee" Cassidy, Virginia "Ginny" Shoning and Dorothy Ulrich.
Lorraine was a long-time parishioner of St. Thomas Moore Catholic Church prior to moving to the New Cassel and Later to Nye Legacy retirement...
Ross Stebbins
Jul 25, 2023
Ross was preceded in death by his biological father Glenn Allen Conkling, parents Merle and Thelma Stebbins; his loving wife of 60 years Madeline Stebbins; and brother Clayton Stebbins.
He is survived by his brothers Merle J. and Dennis Stebbins; children Ross Allen (Sandra) Stebbins and Diane Marie (Kevin) Wetuski; grandchildren Jonathan (Allison) Stebbins, Michaela (Justin) Kalkwarf,...
Mark K. Marode
Jul 24, 2023
Mark was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Emaline Marode; two infant daughters.
He is survived by his daughter Kirsten Marode; son in-law John Palmer; granddaughter Emily Palmer; sister Linda (Tim) Langdon; and nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Evelyn K. Paskevicz
Jul 21, 2023
Evelyn was preceded in death by her loving husband James J. Paskevicz; parents John and Ann Swetala.
She is survived by her Son Thomas (Lisa) Grace; daughter Kristine Grace; grandchildren Trevor and Mallory Grace; Collin, Ryan, Abbey and Corben Kudlacz; and many other relatives and friends
Mary T. Kitta
Jul 20, 2023
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Clifton and Mary Cain; loving husband of 46 years William R. Kitta.
She is survived by her children Robert (Katy) Kitta, Diane (Roger) Pokorny, Chris Kitta; grandchildren Lucy, Rachael (Rylee) and Kaleb; brothers Bud (Judy) Cain, John (Rob) Cain; brother in-law Joe (Linda) Kitta; and many more family and...
Peggy Lucille Mcelmeel
Jul 19, 2023
Peggy Lucille McElmeel passed away on the afternoon of Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at the age of 76 years.
Peggy was preceded in death by her father Everett McKenzie; brother Ralph McKenzie; and sister Frances Abrego.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 55 years Patrick; sons Charlie and Andy (Lindsay) ; ...
Louise C. Harpole
Jul 18, 2023
Louise (Everett) Harpole was born May 6, 1933 on a farm southeast of Union Nebraska to the parents of John and Grace (Montgomery) Everett. She grew up on a farm and attended Sciota Country School. She graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1950. On September 12, 1954 she married Darel Harpole. The couple lived in Nebraska City until...
Alphe Charles Levene
Jul 18, 2023
Alphe Charles Levene was born on Thursday, April 23, 1942, to parents Alphe N. and Opal (Elstermeier) Levene in Grand Island, Nebraska. He passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the age of 81 years. Full obituary forthcoming.
Gerald "Jerry" J. Zadina
Jul 16, 2023
Dad was an extremely caring and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and above that husband. He loved Mom more than anything else in this world and we are glad to know that they reunited and together again. They loved and supported each other so much and really were the best team. Dad enjoyed getting to connect with people – his...
Nicholas Joseph Lubauskas
Jul 15, 2023
Nicholas Joseph Lubauskas passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 15, 2023, in Omaha, Nebraska
Nick was preceded in death by his grandparents Ed and Agnes Lubauskas, and Dorothy and Larkin Anderson; as well as his soulmate Mikki Peters.
He is survived by parents Jim and Peggy Lubauskas; sister Katie (Joe) Pollreis; mother-in-law Sue Griger; aunts,...
Richard "Rick" Weyh
Jul 14, 2023
Richard Douglas Weyh "Rick" was born on Thursday, December 22, 1955, in Manhattan, Kansas, and passed away peacefully at home in Ralston, Nebraska, on the evening of Friday, July 14, 2023, at the age of 67 years.
Rick was preceded in death by his father, Leroy.
He is survived by his loving wife Angela; children...
Joseph L. Sladky
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...
Helen Kay Kava
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...
Wendell Jerome Hoins, Smsgt, Usaf (Ret)
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.
Alice Fay Janda
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...
Karen Blum
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...
Debbie Ann Eccles
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....
Kelly Frances Steffen
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...
