Omaha, Nebraska Obituaries

Omaha and  Douglas County Obituaries and surrounding areas in Nebraska

Edward "Ed" L. Miller

Edward "Ed" L. Miller

Nov 5, 2021

Edward 'Ed' Leroy Miller, 57, Marysville, Kansas , passed away on November 5,2021, at Omaha, Nebraska. No services are planned at this time.Ed was born August 26,1964, in Wichita, Kansas, arriving on his Dad's birthday. His parents are the late Kenneth Leroy Miller and Margaret Joyce (Kehl) Miller of Derby, Kansas. Declining health forced the Man who rarely sit still...

Evelyn Marie Whitehill

Evelyn Marie Whitehill

Nov 3, 2021

Evelyn Marie was born on May 25, 1939 in the Swedish community of Gowrie, Iowa to farmer Clemens Hade and his wife, Esther. She was the youngest of four children and the only daughter. When Evelyn was a teenager she lost her mother, and her extended family stepped in to help raise her. She graduated from Gowrie High School in...

Arden Tegels

Arden Tegels

Oct 29, 2021

"You Bet-Right On" A celebration of the life of Arden Tegels. Husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. That was Arden. A quiet gentle giant who loved the Lord and everyone that he ever met. Born May 4, 1943 to Leo and Bernadine Tegels in Omaha, NE. He liked the quote from Will Rogers that he never met a...

Colleen Djureen

Colleen Djureen

Oct 15, 2021

Colleen Djureen, age 86, passed away October 15, 2021.She was born July 8, 1935 to the late Vernice and Carolyn Mick.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Donald Djureen; sister, Sharon Roberts.Colleen is survived by her children, Mike Djureen, Cheryl Morehead (Mike) and Todd Djureen; sister, Ivy Langley; daughter-in-law, Diane Djureen; grandchildren, great grandchildren; nieces,...

Cheril L. Cross

Cheril L. Cross

Oct 14, 2021

Cheril Cross, age 59, passed away October 14, 2021. She was born November 16, 1961 in Hollywood, CA. Cheril is survived by her daughter, Michaela Dolezal (John) and 3 grandchildren, Josephine, Michael and Isabell. Celebration of Life Service will be Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 6:00 p.m at the American Legion (4830 S 21st St, Omaha, NE 68107). The family...

Stephen Daley

Stephen Daley

Oct 7, 2021

Stephen Daley, age 54, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 7, 2021. He was born April 12, 1967 to the late Donald and Mary Daley in Omaha, NE. Steve was one of a kind. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was a concrete worker, a backyard mechanic, loved keno, playing guitar, rock music, all...

Gregg Caldwell

Gregg Caldwell

Oct 3, 2021

Gregg Joseph Caldwell graduate of Ralston High School died age 63 on October 3rd in Omaha, Nebraska after a valiant battle with kidney cancer. Gregg and his twin brother Craig (deceased 2 years) were young baseball stars in Hastings, Nebraska. They were also stars at a young age in football. After graduation Gregg worked in Alaska and California before returning...

Michelene (Mikey) Springer

Michelene (Mikey) Springer

Sep 22, 2021

Michelene (Mikey) Springer, 74, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021, in Papillion, NE.Mikey is survived by daughters Casandra Salado, Elena Snay and Erin Forkasdi, son Chris Forkasdi, sisters Kim Hedrick and Tracy Bolen Gulliksen, grandchildren Elijah, Jeramyah, Avrianna Salado, Alicia Salado, Aliya Salado, Antonio Salado, Anabel Salado, Mariah Forkasdi, Tyler DeLoa and great granddaughter Melani Mix. Mikey is preceded...

James C. Sage

James C. Sage

Aug 20, 2021

James Sage, age 84, passed away August 20, 2021. He was born September 9, 1936 to Charles and Pearl (Sanford) Sage in Sioux City, IA. James lived in Denver, CO the majority of his life until moving to Red Oak, IA in 2015. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Watt Sage. James...

Michael Mcdonald

Michael Mcdonald

Aug 13, 2021

Michael McDonald, age 73, passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2021. He was born December 26, 1947 to Mick and Rosemary (Stinn) McDonald in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mike spent the majority of his life living in Neola, Iowa. Mike enjoyed travelling with the love of his life, Rosemary, and was passionate about his family. He loved spending time...

Debbra Cass

Debbra Cass

Aug 11, 2021

Debbra Cass, age 62, passed away August 11, 2021. She was born July 20, 1959 to John and Sheryl (Griffin) Cass in West Point, NE. No Services will be held.

Kenneth A. Hartman

Kenneth A. Hartman

Aug 3, 2021

Kenneth A. Hartman, 58, passed peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2021, following a long fight with cancer. Ken was born in Toms River, NJ and moved around the east coast with his father's military career before settling primarily in Connecticut. His own military service with the USAF brought him to Omaha, NE in 1981 and he served 4...

Sandra Speight

Sandra Speight

Jul 10, 2021

Sandra Speight, age 83, passed away July 10, 2021. She was born January 1, 1938, to the late Arthur and Beulah (Bennett) Kolhof in Council Bluffs, IA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Speight Sr.; brothers, Doug Kolhof and Gordon Kolhof.Sandra is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Nikki Speight;...

Laverne "Sonny" Lawrence

Laverne "Sonny" Lawrence

Jun 17, 2021

Laverne (Sonny) LawrenceAugust 9, 1944- June 17, 2021After some time battling cancer, Sonny leaves behind his beloved wife; Pattie, Daughters: Valerie Nanfito, Amy Lane, Jo Lynn Wood, Son; Aaron Carson, Step-son Joe McKnelly (Dorinda) many grandchildren, great grandchildren, Sister Violet and Brother Dean Lawrence as well as many other family members and friends. Sonny served our county as a Marine...

Alyce Maureen (Cookie) Williams

Alyce Maureen (Cookie) Williams

Jun 6, 2021

Williams, Alyce Maureen (Cookie), age 76, Papillion NE. Born September 21, 1944, Omaha NE, died June 6, 2021, Papillion NE, from complications related to lung cancer, diagnosed on March 26, 2021. Death occurred at her home, where she deeply hoped it would take place, under the loving care of her family, and with her pet Eclectus Parrot, "Pretty Boy" at...

Judy Fithian

Judy Fithian

May 25, 2021

Judy Renander Fithian, 78, of Macedonia Iowa died on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in a hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa after a brief illness. She was born August 26, 1942 in Palo Alto, CA to Forrest and Lauranne Renander. Judy was raised and attended school in Emerson, NE. Following high school, Judy attended business school in Omaha, NE and went...

Clinton Dwayne Keeler

Clinton Dwayne Keeler

May 21, 2021

A little red headed baby boy was born December 4, 1947 to parents Elsworth Carroll and Bertha Irene Keeler of Clarinda, Iowa. They named this little red headed boy, Clinton Dwayne Keeler and he joined 6 siblings.A few years later the family moved to the little town called Gravity, Iowa, where he began attending grade school, shortly thereafter his classmates...

Ewald H. Sender

Ewald H. Sender

May 13, 2021

Ewald Sender, age 80, passed away May 13, 2021. He was born July 25, 1940. He is preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Elfreda Sender and son, Ewald Jr. Ewald is survived by his wife, Ivy (Ott) Sender; son, Jason (Krista) Sender; grandchildren, Kylee (Terry) Hickman, Luke Sender, McKenna Sender; great grandchildren, Denton and Linden Hickman; brothers, Eric...

Terry A. Danielsen

Terry A. Danielsen

May 13, 2021

Terry Danielsen, age 70, passed away peacefully at Florence Home Healthcare May 13, 2021. He was born February 4, 1951 to the late Alfred and Helen (Armstrong) Danielsen in Council Bluffs, IA. Terry graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Terry is survived by his wife of 36 years, Lorena...

Dan Else

Dan Else

May 11, 2021

Dan Else, 72, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Gothenburg and Kearney, peacefully passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021, surrounded by his family, at Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha. Dan was born January 30, 1949 in Kearney, Nebraska to Arthur E. and Lois (Marshall) Else. Following the death of his father in 1952, he was raised...