Omaha, Nebraska Obituaries

Gary Muff

Jul 13, 2024

Gary Ray Muff, peacefully passed away on July 13, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska, at the age of 53. He was born on November 11, 1970, in Atkinson, Nebraska, to Wayne and Dawn Muff.

Gary's life was a testament to quiet kindness and a deep love for his family. Despite his personal struggles, his faith in Jesus Christ remained a cornerstone of...

Paula Frieze

Jul 7, 2024

Paula K. Frieze passed away July 7, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 61 years. She as born May 24, 1963 in Council Bluffs.

Paul is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Harriett Smith; son Justin Swanson; brother Jim Seymour; and sister Sharon Norman.

She is survived by her husband of 18 years,...

Jonathon May

Jul 6, 2024

Jonathon H. May passed away July 6, 2024 in Council Bluffs, Iowa at the age of 57 years. He was born January 9, 1967 in Yuba City, California.

Jonathon lived his life with no regrets. He lived life on his own terms and he will be remembered and missed for these characteristics. He taught others to value the balance...

Eleshia Grosscup

Jun 30, 2024

Eleshia Ann Grosscup passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on June 30th, 2024 at University of Nebraska Medical Center. She was born on August 16th, 1987 in Vermont to her loving mother Beth.

Eleshia was a beacon of light and brought joy to anyone she met with her infectious laugh. She was funny and witty;...

Betty Pieper

Jun 28, 2024

Betty June Pieper passed away June 28, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 94 years. She was born February 25, 1930 in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Betty is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Frieda Martin; and husband Harley Pieper.

Betty is an only child and had no surviving children, but she leaves behind a...

Beverly Ann Newburn

Jun 20, 2024

Beverly Ann Newburn 6/11/1955 – 6/20/2024

Beverly was born to Robert R. Cox and Dora Jean Walden-Cox at Joseph Hospital in Omaha Nebraska on June 11,1955. She arrived exactly five minutes after her twin brother Robert Anthony Cox. She entered into rest on June 20, 2024 at 69 years and 9 days at UNMC, Omaha Nebraska.

Beverly was a life long resident...

Christine K. Kephart Sales Toombs

Jun 15, 2024

Christine Kay (Kephart) Toombs, age 67 passed away peacefully in Council Bluffs IA on June 15th, 2024 surrounded by her family. Chris was born on March 17th, 1957 in Omaha, NE to the late Glen and Shirley (Thomlinson) Kephart. She grew up in Council Bluffs IA and spent her last few years in Missouri Valley, IA. Chris enjoyed sitting by...

Leonard Dorrian

Jun 12, 2024

Leonard P. "Len" Dorrian, 80, of Omaha, NE, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

A "numbers" guy and family man, Leonard was born in Minneapolis, MN and grew up playing sports, excelling in baseball. He attended Holy Rosary School in Minneapolis for grade school. He graduated from South High School in Minneapolis in 1961, and then earned a bachelor of...

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...