Omaha, Nebraska Obituaries

Lillie Drake

Jan 15, 2025

In loving Memory of Lillie Knudsen - Drake.

Lillie Knudsen - Drake passed away peacefully January 15, 2025 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 93 years, surrounded by her daughters. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 30, 1931.

Lillie dedicated her life to Jehovah God in 1953 in Omaha, Nebraska. She was a loyal and...

Dennis Onak

Jan 3, 2025

Dennis Joseph Onak passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 65 years. He was born November 27, 1959.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rose Onak; and father-in-law Roger Carlson.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kelly Onak; daughter Cora (Evan) Byron; grandchildren Haylee, Valencia, and Guy; sister Jeannette...

Tommy Camp

Jan 1, 2025

Tommy Ray Camp passed away January 1, 2025 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 62 years. He was born March 28, 1962 in Council Bluffs.

Tommy is preceded in death by his parents, Grover and Hilda Camp; brother Teddy Camp; sister Linda Sward; brother-in-law Wally Sward; and niece Tammy Sward.

He is survived by his wife...

Harold Aronld Drake

Dec 25, 2024

Tony Ofert

Dec 16, 2024

Karen Dusenberry

Dec 14, 2024

Karen Kay Dusenberry, age 62, of Sac City, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha surrounded by her loved ones.

Karen was born on November 7, 1962, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, to James and Joyce (Price) Klepper. On December 12, 1986, she married Rick Dusenberry. The couple began their life...

Duane L Marine

Dec 10, 2024

Duane Marine, age 71, passed away peacefully at Methodist Fremont Health December 10, 2024. He was born August 7, 1953 to Vernon and Joyce (Cates) Marine in Oakland, NE. Duane grew up in Lyons, NE where he was raised by his mother and “father” Joyce and Earl Richardson. Duane lived in Fremont the majority of his life until moving to...

Cynthia Arndt

Nov 25, 2024

Cynthia Arndt, 66, passed away on November 25, 2024, in Council Bluffs, IA.

Cynthia is survived by her children; Katrina Hanson, Padraic (Sheila Rambo) Jensen, and Christopher Jensen; grandchildren Dusty Saldana, Kaite Shimer, Harley Jensen, Zoey Valentine; great-grandchildren TJ Saldana and Willow Shimer; and siblings Billy (Roxanne) Bothwell, Craig Bothwell and Michelle (Mike Jones) Bothwell.

Cynthia is preceded...

Joy Roark

Nov 23, 2024

Joy Carole Roark (Jeffries)

December 31, 1940 - November 23, 2024

Joy, appropriately named and loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully in her home early Saturday morning surrounded by her children in Omaha NE. 

Preceded in death by her loving husband Don, parents DB Jeffries and Leta Bliss, brother Jerry, son Terry and granddaughter Aly. 

Survived by her children Lee (Marcy), Kevin...

John Winquist

Nov 22, 2024

John Winquist passed away on November 22, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 48. Born on June 12, 1976, John was a beacon of joy and warmth, known for his ability to light up a room and his deep devotion as a father.

John graduated from Hill Crest High School and later earned a degree from Northern Illinois University....

Neva Burroughs

Nov 21, 2024

Neva Marie Burroughs went to be with Jesus 11/21/24. she was blessed with salt of the earth parents. Fredrick John Moore and Mary Kathryn (Powers) Moore, born to them 4/17/36 in Fremont County, Riverton, Iowa. Also born to this marriage was Homer J. Moore, Omaha, Nebraska and Kay Moore (Jackson) Rock Port, MO.

Neva did normal things in life in the...

David Maddex

Oct 18, 2024

David Cecil Maddex passed away October 18, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 64 years. He was born March 11, 1960 in Macon, Missouri.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Ernest (Slim) and Theresa Maddex; brother Gene Maddex; sister-in-law Lovetta Maddex; and brother-in-law Tommy Anderson.

He is survived by his son, Lance (Melissa) Maddex;...

"Frank" John F. McKenny

Oct 12, 2024

"Frank" John Francis McKenny was born on September 26, 1933 and passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2024 at the age 91. He was born to Nellie Pelanowski McKenny and Michael Downey McKenny. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Lynette McKenny, daughters Glea (Dan) Hamik, Bonnie (late husband Jerry) Turpin, Jill McKenny, sons Bob (Debbie)...

Stanley Raab

Oct 11, 2024

Stanley Jay Raab, 74, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born on March 5, 1950, in Eldora, Iowa, to Dallas Wayne and Vivian Raab.

He is preceded in death by his father, Dallas Wayne Raab; brother, Alan Raab; and sister, Bonnie Phillips.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 16 years,...

James Nichols

Oct 8, 2024

James B. Nichols, age 59. The son of Mary Nichols and the late Bernard Nichols of Council Bluffs, passed away October 8, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family after battling Cancer. Survived by 3 sisters Laurie Apgar, Linda Jensen, and Janelle Allen.

Teresa Malone

Oct 1, 2024

Teresa Lynn Malone passed away October 1, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 57 years. She was born June 24, 1967 in Council Bluffs.

Teresa is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin Penry and Betty Nuzum; brother Manuel Erives; and infant brother, Marvin Penry.

She is survived by her children Patrick De La...

Tamara Azarias

Sep 27, 2024

Tamara Azarias, age 61 passed away in Omaha Nebraska on September 27th 2024.

She was born on June 30th, 1963 in Pontiac Michigan to Albert and Eileen Pingle. Tami was the 10th child out of 11. 

Tami married the love of her life, Christ Azarias Jr on July 23rd, 1988. They enjoyed 36 years of marriage. This marriage gave them 2 children. 

Her...

Howard Weare

Sep 25, 2024

Blanche Turner

Sep 21, 2024

Blanche Turner, age 74, passed away in Omaha, Nebraska, on September 21, 2024. She was born May 24, 1950 to Harold and Rose (Hutchinson) Mullinex in Moline, IL.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, David, Eddie, and Donnie.

Blanche is survived by her husband, Terry Turner; daughter, Julie; grandchildren, Brandon...

Debbie Sue Hecht

Sep 18, 2024

Deborah(Debbie) Sue Hecht passed away September 18, 2024 in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 70 years. She was born September 15, 1954 in Oxnard, California.

A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held on Friday October 11, 2024 from 7pm-9pm at Immanuel Lutheran Church 104 Galvin Road North, Bellevue Nebraska 68005. Debbie is preceded in death by her parents Ruth...