Omaha, Nebraska Obituaries

James O'Leary

Jun 10, 2024

James "Phillip" O'Leary, age 69, passed away peacefully at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha, NE June 10, 2024. He was born April 23, 1955 in Los Angeles, CA. and raised by Robert and Margaret (Baird) O'Leary. Phil lived in California until enlisting in the Navy as a young man. He travelled the world with the Navy. After seperating from the...

Lea Remmenga

Jun 9, 2024

Lea Joan, passed away peacefully at Children's Hospital June 9, 2024. She was born January 15, 2024 to Jason Remmenga and Elaina Nietfeld in Kearney, NE. Lea lived happily in Holdrege, NE with her parents. Lea enjoyed spending time with her dog (Daisy) and going out to the lake. Her pride and joy was playing in the bathtub with her...

Larry Brown

Jun 8, 2024

Larry Brown, age 66, passed away peacefully at Nebraska Medicine June 8, 2024. He was born August 1, 1957 to Harold Brown and Ruby (Purcell) Brown in Nebraska City, NE. Larry lived in Salem, NE the majority of his life. Larry enjoyed working on cars, playing drums and guitar, and spending time with friends and family. His pride and joy...

Larry "Buck"/"Bucker" Bucker

Jun 5, 2024

Larry "Buck"/"Bucker" Z. Bucker passed away June 5, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born March 2, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Larry is survived by his sisters Mary Matthews, Yvonne Pease, and Joy Stewart; and many nieces, nephews, and other family and friends.

Larry C. Moore

May 25, 2024

Larry Moore, 81, passed away on May 25, 2024, in Atlantic, IA.Larry is survived by his sister Sharon Steffens, sons Gary (Lisa), William (Donetta), and Nicholas (Carly), seven grandchildren Cameron, Delsin, Kyja, Aybren, Drayce, Kay, Kyle as well as four great grandchildren Ariana, Diego, Isabella, and Emery. Larry is preceded in death by Clyde-father, Lavern-mother, Duane-brother-in-law. 

James E. Kalasky

May 20, 2024

James E. Kalasky passed away May 20, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 82 years. He was born November 21, 1941 in Omaha.

James is preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Rose Kalasky; step-mother Irene Kalasky; brothers Don and Bob Kalasky; and sisters Elaine Kalasky and Shirley Hayes.

He is survived by sisters-in-law Nancy (Bob †) Kalasky and...

Leonard L. Schulte

May 11, 2024

James H. Archer

May 10, 2024

James Howard Archer, 63, of Council Bluffs, IA, passed away on May 9th after a valiant battle with esophageal cancer.James was born on January 26th, 1961 to Leslie and Barbara Archer of Council Bluffs. After attending High School at Abraham Lincoln, he went on to study Mechanics at General Motors. He successfully owned his own mechanics shop and later in...

Dennis F. Weiner

May 7, 2024

Dennis Weiner, 75, peacefully passed away on May 7, 2024.Dennis Weiner was born on February 26, 1949 in Council Bluffs, IA, to Arnie Hansen and Florence Weiner.Dennis graduated from Central High School in 1967, went on to earn a certificate from an Electronics school in Illinois. From there he joined the army and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971....

Joan Lucas

May 4, 2024

Joan M. Lucas passed away May 4, 2024 in Glenwood, Iowa at the age of 84 years. She was born June 26, 1939 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Joan is preceded in death by her husband, Anton "Tony" Lucas; parents James and Ann Povondra; brother James Povondra; and sister Patricia Seaton.

She is survived by her children Angela Lucas, Annette...

Rita Risenhoover

Apr 30, 2024

Rita F. Risenhoover passed away April 30, 2024 in Bellevue, Nebraska at the age of 85. She was born December 31, 1938 in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Rita is preceded in death by her parents, William E. and Mary E. McMurray; daughter Marybeth Risenhoover; and brothers Robert (Martha †) McMurray and Bruce (Akemi †) McMurray.

She is survived by her children Rene (Bob...

Dennis A. Kinser

Apr 24, 2024

Dennis Alan Kinser, age 61, passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska on April 24, 2024 with his loving wife at his side. Dennis was born August 30, 1962 to Johnnie and Joyce (Mullen) Kinser in Atlantic, Iowa. He grew up on a farm north of Corning Iowa and graduated from Corning High School in 1981. Following his high...

Daniel Robert Nielsen

Apr 22, 2024

Dan was a loving father and son, passionate athlete, dedicated police officer, and skilled craftsman. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone whether they were family and friends or strangers.

He is preceded in death by his Father, Paul; Brother, Rodney. He is survived by his Mother, Carol; Children, Rob, Allie, Jordy, and Johnny; Granddaughter, Millie; Siblings,...

Lovie White

Apr 10, 2024

LOVIE LEE WHITE, age 93, was a strong, compassionate, generous, witty, poised, confident, brave, intelligent, and inquisitive role model who fulfilled various roles with love and dedication. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Surrounded with love, she peacefully departed this life on April 10, 2024, at Richmont Terrace Assisted Living, Bellevue, Nebraska.

Lovie was...

Daniel P. Pruett

Mar 30, 2024

Daniel Pruett, age 69, passed away peacefully at his home on March 30, 2024. He was born May 4, 1954 to Samuel Pruett & Violet (Frieze) Malone in Council Bluffs, IA. Daniel lived in Council Bluffs the majority of his life.Daniel enjoyed sharing his life journey with Kathy his beautiful bride of 46 years. In addition to his parents, he was...

Michael A Cady

Mar 27, 2024

Michael Agustine Cady, 62, Passed on March 27, 2024, in VA hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Michael was born to Ome Edward Cady and Mary Jean Cady . He was the 10th child out of 11 children. Michael is preceded in his death by older sister Theresa Hackman; brothers Dennis, Steven and Daniel Cady. Survived by his sister Pauline Cady, Debrah...

Charles "Art" Wehrer

Mar 23, 2024

Preceded in death by parents Edward and Katherine, wife- Lois, son- Steve, sister- Vivian (Phillips), and special friend- Betty Roberts.

Survived by sons Glenn (Betsy), Michael (Peggy), many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Darlene B Ernst

Mar 18, 2024

Darlene B. Ernst (Stietzel), 86, was born in Chicago, IL on March 12, 1938.  She passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024 surrounded by her loving family in Omaha, NE. 



She was preceded in death by her parents Charles Stietzel and Alice Stietzel-Dasbach, her brother Edward Stietzel, and countless loved ones. 



She is survived by her husband and best friend of 66...

J. Lee Santo

Mar 18, 2024

Lee Santo, age 87, was born in New York, and was an Omaha resident for the past 45 years.  Widely known as a highly-skilled piano tuner/technician, Lee tuned for the Omaha Symphony, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Joslyn Witherspoon Concert Hall, Orpheum Theater and for churches, schools and private residences up until his passing. A Julliard trained concert pianist, Lee...

Joseph Davis

Mar 11, 2024

Joseph Davis, age 77, passed away in Omaha, NE on March 11, 2024. He was born August 18, 1946 to the late Harold and Helen (Vidlak) Davis in Omaha, NE.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Davis; sister, Mary Fox.

Joseph is survived by his wife, Melissa Davis; children John Davis, Matthew Davis, and Brad (Jennifer) Davis; beloved grandchildren...