Omaha, Nebraska Obituaries

Jan 21, 2017

Lavern Elmer Damme, 80, of Omaha, died Saturday, January 21, 2017, at UNMC in Omaha. A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at St. Paul's United Church of Christ (Osage) near Cook, Nebraska with the Rev. Ken Tubbesing officiating. Lavern was born June 27, 1936, in Tecumseh, Nebraska to Elmer and Marie (Doeden) Damme. He...

Jan 21, 2017

John W. Ellerbrock, age 89, of Holdrege, NE passed away January 21, 2017. He was born on August 12, 1927 in Peru, NE to William and Alma Ellerbrock. It was John's wish to be cremated and no services are scheduled.

Jan 20, 2017

Marlene Joan Lawson, age 84, of Council Bluffs, IA passed away January 20, 2017. She was born on October 24, 1932 in Denison, IA to John and Rebecca Ohge. Private family services will be held.

Jan 18, 2017

Patricia M. Flynn, age 79, of Omaha, NE passed away January 18, 2017. She was born on May 27, 1937 in Liverpool, England to Francesco Ferra and Edith Margaret Flynn. Private family services are scheduled.

Jan 13, 2017

Catherine L. Kerby, age 54, of Ashland, NE passed away January 13, 2017. She was born on September 12, 1962 in Columbus, OH to Andrew and Ann Collins. No services scheduled.

Jan 12, 2017

Myra Jean (Scholten) Tobin was born November 16, 1953 in Brookings, South Dakota to Tony and Jean (Hietbrink) Scholten. She grew up in Brookings, Aberdeen, Pierre and graduated high school from Aberdeen Central High. Myra was an outstanding athlete at Central High setting state records in track. Myra began college at Northern State College studying Health Physical Education and Recreation....

Jan 12, 2017

James Harold Bartles, age 58, of Glenwood, passed away in Council Bluffs on January 12, 2017. He was born in Council Bluffs on November 26, 1958 to Gerald Sr. and Rose (Fisher) Bartles. James is preceded in death by his father, Gerald Sr.; brother, Rod Bartles; nephew, John Bloomer; and niece, Brandi Bartles. He is survived by his mother, Rose;...

Jan 11, 2017

Diane Kay Bonfiglio, age 79, of Bellevue, NE passed away January 11, 2017. She was born November 23, 1937 to Edward and Marg Meade. Private family services were held.

Jan 10, 2017

Jan 9, 2017

Henry "Hank" Holsten Jr. 3-22-1954 to 1-9-2017 He is survived by his wife, Vickie Holsten; daughter, Christy (Mark) Iltzsch; son, Ske (Crystal) Holsten; and family. Memorial service is Friday, 2:30 pm, at Good Shepherd Funeral Home, 4425 S 24th St., Omaha.

Jan 9, 2017

Marthena Ann Hartung 03-4-1928 to 1-9-2017 She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Beaulah Cox and husband, Robert W. Hartung. She is survived by her son, Steve Hartung; daughter, Bronna (Skip) Luther; son, Jeff (Cathy) Hartung; 7 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Shirley (Doug) Foulke; and brother, Larry (Linda) Cox.

Jan 8, 2017

Edwin W. Gates 2-27-1930 to 1-8-2017 He is survived by his wife; son and daughter-in-law; grandson; granddaughter; one great grandson; and three brothers. No services scheduled.

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Jan 2, 2017

She is survived by her husband Richard Evans and daughters. A celebration of her life will be Thursday, January 5, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Citylight Benson Church, 5612 Corby St., Omaha. Memorials may be directed to Citylight Omaha in Lemona's honor.

Dec 29, 2016

Robin N. Arsenault (French) of Omaha, NE passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 after a long 10 year battle with lung disease. She was born to Wesley and Betty (Armstrong) French on April 3, 1958. Robin graduated from Fruitport High School in Michigan in 1975. She worked for the Officer's and NCO Clubs at Ft. Riley, Footlocker in...

Dec 25, 2016

No services are scheduled.

Dec 22, 2016

Steven R. Swirczek, age 61, passed away December 22, 2016 at the Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. He was born on October 20, 1955 in Omaha to Louis and Delores (Hovorka) Swirczek. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis and brother, Gary. Steven is survived by his mother, Delores Swirczek; brothers, Tom, David and Jim (Mary) Swirczek;...

Dec 16, 2016

Darlene H. Hughes, age 80, passed away December 16, 2016 at Parson's House On Eagle Run. She was born on April 13, 1936 in Whiting, Iowa to the late Eugene and Leona (Johnson) Hughes. Darlene grew up in Whiting and into a musical family. After graduating from Whiting High School, she worked in Sioux City and later in Omaha. She...